07 Oct 1915
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Newspaper
The Belen News
Location
Belen, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1915
Page
1
Washington report accuses Democratic Congress of carelessness in enacting statutes and mismanaging funds. The piece lists examples from timber, cotton futures taxation, rural free delivery, road construction, Alaska surveys, and overall budget deficits, signaling looming reform as Congress reconvenes.
A poem extols outdoor boys as ideal companions and leaders of adventure. Walter Collins, a Santa Fe brakeman, died after falling from a freight engine in Albuquerque yards. He was rushed to Albuquerque by special train but died Monday. Cellins fell from a running board during a switch task with head trauma. Doctors treated him in Albuquerque. The piece notes delays in tuberculosis control, Spanish War veterans’ pension issues, and a large fund loss due to delayed legislation.
The Belen News announces a change in control starting today with Dennis Chavez as the new manager. It states Mariano Salazar has severed connections and the paper aims to deliver a weekly edition readers deserve with community support.
Weekly observations suggest Belen will send a sizeable delegation to the State Fair in Albuquerque. The piece promotes the fair as a major state affair with amusements and asks readers if they want play by play World Series coverage, arranging seats at Traction Park’s grandstand with an electric scoreboard via the Morning Journal and Evening Herald.
Hunters flock to the open season as ducks abound around Albuquerque. The piece urges licenses before hunting and notes strict laws. The article also previews Albuquerque fair activities with exhibits, football, horse racing, fireworks, and carnival shows, plus a circus animal purchase in the area.
Berlin reports 89 year old Chief Hospital Inspector Engel of Thale who served in 1870 71 and rejoined for the present war to organize a hospital then lead Thale’s 468 bed institution. Max Metzger 70 and his son and grandson also serve. Alcide Verd 72 from Paris volunteers for front with 47th territorial regiment. London notes potential telegraph rate rise in the United Kingdom from twelve to eighteen cents for a twelve word message, plus signature.
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