Boy sends peace message to General Wood from Roosevelt era
Lawrence Hunt, aged eleven in Forest Hills Garden, wrote a pamphlet urging support for Theodore Roosevelt. He mailed it to Leonard Wood at Governor's Island, who replied with a letter praising preparedness as peace insurance. Hunt kept the note and shared it with friends and the Evening Mall.
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FIRST CHOICE IN 19 STATES Wood Leads Lowden In Delegates
The Sun and New York Herald poll of county committee chairmen shows Leonard Wood leading with 352 delegates to 200 for Lowden. Wood is first choice in 19 states, second in 13. Lowden is first in 9, second in 16. Johnson is first in 2 states. The poll covers 34 states.
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Wood pardons deserter in Omaha case
Private Lester L. Duncan, a Nebraska native, deserted the army in San Francisco to return home to Omaha where his wife and newborn baby waited. After earning funds for months, he surrendered at Fort Omaha. A court martial had recommended clemency in February. A full pardon was granted by General Ert Wood due to mitigating circumstances.
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Lester L. Duncan
Nebraska
San Francisco
Fort Omaha
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Nebraska Legion for Wood wins high Nebraska vote
Omaha reports Leonard Wood leading in Nebraska with a 60 to 18 vote in Tokamah and 11 for Hitchcock, 10 for Perry, 4 for Edwards, 2 for Johnson, 1 for Lowden, 1 for Lansing, and 1 for Wilson. In Fairbury officers struggle to keep members from passing a resolution endorsing Wood for the presidency.
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New Mexico Weekly Industrial Review Highlights Strikes and Projects
The New Mexico Weekly Industrial Review reports ongoing strikes and labor agitation raising costs as industries claim food wages rise. It notes Albuquerque improvements, banking growth with 74 banks state wide, new Lovington bank, and multiple mining, oil, and road projects. Towns from Lordsburg to Magdalena plan developments, while a state house club promotes restraint on apparel purchases, signaling cautious outlook amid economic tension.
Yaqui and Maya Indians Rally on Carranza Front
Yaqui and Maya tribes form a formidable force to oppose President Carranza on the Sonora frontier. General J M Pina reports heavy concentration at Agua Prieta with 1000 Yaquis under Colonels Rodriguez and Aguirre encamped, a battalion of Mayas en route, and Aguirre arriving after a 28 mile march from Naco. Reports say the Mayas are peaceful yet fierce warriors and had aided Carranza to power previously. Further word notes no updates from Sinaloa where Fiores forces captured Culiacan and move toward Mazatlan.
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Denver Thaws After Heavy Snowstorm Strikes City
Denver Colorado reports relief promised by the weather bureau as conditions improve after a 48 hour blizzard. Light snowfall continues but winds have abated, street sweeping and snow plows clear downtown roads and tracks. Several main streets reopen while Burlington line trains resume delivery. other services remain delayed.
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Unofficial Mexican political crisis swells on border
From San Antonio and Washington reports gym Maycot joins Obregonists near Mexico City with three cavalry regiments and two artillery units. 0000 0000 Carmona 15 losing men. Governors Flores and Reyes back Sonora. Deputies flee toward Sonora, censorship tightens in Mexico City.
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Iduxico City
Ugly strike on at Butte opening third day clashes
Butte Mont April 2 clashes between mine guards and I W W picketers mar the opening of the third day of the strike for higher wages a six hour day and release of political prisoners. No ore is hoisted as pumps run to prevent flooding. About 200 men entered Finlen and other holes seeking liquor and to close resorts. liquor found none but gambling interrupted. one policeman fired two shots in the air.
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Notice of Oil and Gas Lease Auction in Valencia County
State of New Mexico invites bids for oil and gas lands in Valencia County Los Lunas at the courthouse door. Minimum bid 10 cents per acre with cash or certified funds due before bidding closes. Successful bidder deposits held and forfeited if terms not completed. Lease terms follow state form on file with the Commissioner of Public Lands. January 3, 1920 publication. auction date to be announced.
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Pont Ar la Arti
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State Land Office
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Commissioner of Public Lands
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Latest News 14 wounded when Police Fight Reds in Montana
Fourteen men believed to be Industrial Workers of the World pickets and one policeman were wounded in a clash on Anaconda road near the Neverswt mine at 4:10 today. Physicians fear two IWW members may die. Police searched for three more seriously wounded individuals as striking miners massed at Blinder Hall and in front of the building. Police reserves were called.
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Butte
Mont
Industrial Workers of the World
Anagondy Road
Neverswt
Binlander Hall
Effective Printing Offer Promises Quality Materials
A quảng cáo note states Effective Printing offers high quality printing services with good type and craftsmanship. It asserts readiness with suitable equipment and skilled workers and notes use of Hammermill grades of bond safety and cover papers to produce quality work. It invites prospective customers to see their capabilities.
Divorce Suit Filed in Valencia County NM Court
The District Court of Valencia County New Mexico hosts a divorce action filed by James 8 Dobbs against Grace Dobbs on desertion grounds. Appearance deadline is April 14 1920 or a decree pro confesso will be entered. Barnes & Livingston of Belen NM represent the plaintiff. Diego Aragon Clerk with deputy W D Newcaslte.
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Caase
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Belen
New Mexico
Diego Aragon
W. D. Newcasnle
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