09 Mar 1916
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Newspaper
The Belen News
Location
Belen, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1916
Page
1
A historical piece argues for greater naval and military preparedness driven by European conflict and modern tech. It emphasizes a powerful American navy, supported by a merchant fleet and American seamen, to secure isolationist shores without adopting a militaristic policy. It calls for prudence, not fear, and highlights the need for naval auxiliaries and long-range weaponry.
Thomas D. Burns a pioneer settler of northern New Mexico, veteran lawmaker and mercantile owner in Rio Arriba county and southern Colorado, died at Tierra Amarilla at 10 this morning after a long illness. He leaves a widow, one son and two daughters.
A bombing party of eight went out in the night and did not return by morning. The regiment imagined their comrades wounded and dying in the mud and decay around them. As daylight revealed German snipers in position, the soldiers faced uncertainty about what had happened.
A Catholic chaplain attached to the regiment volunteered to go out in front to search for bodies. Wearing his surplice and bearing a crucifix, he moved toward the German lines with no shots fired. He found four identity discs and reported four khaki caps on rifles, indicating four prisoners.
Governor McDonald pardons Casimiro Encinas who was sent from San Miguel county in 1914 for involuntary manslaughter to three to four years, pending good behavior. The governor also pardoned another inmate on official recommendation.
Mrs A O Bursum hosted a five course luncheon at her Socorro home on Thursday in honor of Mrs C W Hopkins of Chicago The event featured pink and white dainty table settings with hyacinths signaling spring Nearby notes mention Harold L Sampson and a 1915 county context with visitors from Doña Ana and Belén and a cattlemen convention in Albuquerque.
The piece argues that Democratic sugar policy admissions reveal fiscal weakness and tariff failure. It claims the sugar tax keeps revenue from a growing deficit and that reducing the duty harmed domestic beet sugar, reduced customs revenue, and failed to lower consumer sugar prices.
Albuquerque dispatch notes a record surge in requests for the New Mexico State University annual catalog. The 1916 1917 edition is nearly double last year’s printing, signaling rising interest among New Mexico families seeking college education locally rather than at distant schools. Educational leaders view the demand as proof of growing support for the state university and its credit recognition nationwide.
The movement seeks public interest in infant welfare and proper infant care, led by local promoters. Speakers, including G. Guutt, urge building a new baby aid facility in Becker Avenue and outline plans for an education program to improve babies’ early development and health. Albuquerque president Dr. David P. Boys endorses the project.
From Vienna reporters view, H O Bursum appears certain to be nominated at the Republican Convention next summer. Observers say no other New Mexico Republican could better serve as governor, emphasizing his fitness for the role and the party’s backing.
Delegations from Kansas City to San Diego converge in Albuquerque for a cattlemen convention. The opening session at Armory Hall led by President J. H. Nations, with full days of business and social activities. Milestone parade along Central Avenue as Governor McDonald attends and speaks at the Alvarado Hotel assembly.
A historical column argues that education must prioritize child welfare and moral development, linking humane treatment of animals to justice in society. It notes that some advocates of preparedness push for compulsory military service, but asserts the public will still have a voice in national affairs.
The passage argues that the current Democratic tariff law damaged U.S. revenues and industry, harmed American consumers, and provided aid to foreign competitors. It notes Democratic caucus members refused to support the law, while the Republican stance is said to be vindicated.
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