National Road Bill Sets Aside 5 000 000 for Roads
The Congress plan allocates 85 000 000 for food roads with federal state sharing. During the year starting July 1, 1916, the federal government will spend 5 000 000 on roads, states contributing equally. Republican conventions set Aug 23 deadlines and precinct primaries. Ralph C. Ely and Jose D. Sena sign notices. Open passenger rate to Santa Fe announced. Bly to speak at Teachers Institute. Ely postpones public political address.
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Congress
América
Republican State Convention Called for New Mexico 1916
By order of the Republican State Central Committee a delegate convention of the Republican Party of New Mexico is set for Santa Fe August 24, 1916 at 2 PM to nominate Congressional Judicial and State officers including electors, senator, representative, governor, and other statewide offices. County representation totals 266 with limits on delegations. a unit rule is not to be enforced in county conventions or precinct caucuses per a resolution adopted by the State Central Committee.
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Republican Central Committee
Santa Fe
State
Supreme Court Chamber
Ralph C. Ely
Republican State Central Committee
Republican Party
New Mexico
United State
United States
Justice of the Supreme Court
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Bernalillo
Colfax
Peat
Dona Ana
Ca “ Guadalupe
Lincoln Luna McKinley
State Central Committee
Absence of Local News Prompted by Heat and Delays
The Citizen reports apology for missing local and personal columns as Mrs. G G Thomps travels to Trinidad with her son for an operation and the editor cites workload and printer shortages. The note ends with a remark about heat making reading difficult.
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Citizen
G. G. Thomps
The
Trinidad
Lucile Carpenter Snyder to Wed El Paso Doctor
Dudley Snyder announces the marriage of his daughter Lucile Carpenter Snyder to Dr. Carpenter of El Paso Texas. The bride, a popular Clayton social figure, will move to El Paso where her husband is a prominent physician. The news notes surprise among friends and wishes the couple happiness and success.
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Dudley Snyder
Lucile
Carpenter
el Paso
Texas
Clayton
Snyder
Local Socialists Send Resolution to President
Local socialists drafted a resolution at a Monday night meeting protesting an imminent raise in second class postage if the one cent letter rate proposition takes effect. They argue higher costs would drive party papers out of business, as subscriptions fund their papers. Mrs. J. A. Whipple and family visited the city from Creed's Chapel.
Attendance at Union County Teachers Institute Reach Record
The Union County Teachers Institute opened with song and prayer and a series of short talks from faculty led by W C Hall and Prof R L Krigbaum. Attendance reached 129 daily, the highest for any state institute, with ongoing sessions, events, and a planned address by Ralph C. Ely on Good Citizenship.
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Union County
Dunn
Errett
W. C. Hall
Roswell City School
U. S
R. L. Krigbaum
Des Moines
U.S
J.S. Hofer
Ralph C. Ely
Republican State Central Committee
Clayton
Institute
Ranch purchase parcels 1100 acres from Ed mondson brothers
E KE Baldwin of Town buys the ranch of the Ed mondson brothers comprising about 1100 acres. The transaction transfers ownership of a sizable property and marks a significant land deal in the locality.
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Sord E. KE
Baldwin
Edmondson Brothers
Clayton Eyes Monster Baseball Tournament In August
The article outlines Clayton’s dream of hosting a major baseball tournament in August or September. Clayton leads with a string of victories and aims to meet any amateur group, facing rivals Trinidad Dathart Texhoma Pueblo Denver and George’s Blues as form improves. A ten game home stretch could draw crowds, pending four games against Trinidad this weekend and next week’s home tests.
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Ans
Clayton
Trinidad
Dathart
Texhoma
Blues to Trinidad for four games in weekend series
Clayton Blues travel to Trinidad for a four game set starting Saturday and Sunday, then return to Clayton for Monday and Tuesday games. The Eagles seek to close a gap after recent losses as Cescolini adds pitchers, Hogan shores up left field, and both teams promise a hard fought series to decide bragging rights.
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Clayton Blues
Trinidad
Fast Eagles
Clayton
Eagles
van Houten
Cescolini
Hogan
Las Vegas Shies At Charge Of Coveting Highway
A 1916 Las Vegas dispute over the Colorado-to-Gulf highway prompts protests from local clubs. A. R. Davis of Raton is accused of implying Las Vegas seeks the road junction at Amarillo. Local groups deny plans to alter the C to G route and urge cooperation for better roads.
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Las Vegas
A. R. Davis
Raton
Citizen
O. L. Williams
New Mexico
Mr. Davis
Amarillo
United States
National Guard
Tristhway
N. M
Colorado-to-the-Gulf Highway
Texas
Colorado
Old Settlers Picnic Planned at New Home School
Old Settlers plan a picnic at the New Home school house on August. Syd W. Harrell and K W Kingdom head the committee for arrangements. Concessions and refreshment stand rights will go to the highest bidder. Everyone is invited to enjoy races and contests in a big program.
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New Home
Syd
W. J. Harrell
K. W. Kingdom
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Ely
Ralph C. Bly
H. H. Brrett
Teacher's Institute
Bly
Carpenter-Snyder
J. A. Whipple
City
Creed's
Teachers’ Institute
W. O. Hall
Ruby Grossaint
T. ©. Mersfelder
Mersfelder
Brrett
Lange
Errett County
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