Sudden Halt of District Court
The District Court halted after officers failed to give proper notice for juror drawing. Pleas in abatement over indictments against Carl Eklund and Judge Toombs were sustained, quashing those indictments. Grand jury proceedings remained irregular, with further indictments dismissed after court ruling. Numerous assault and embezzlement cases faced abatements. court stayed idle for the term amid taxpayer cost concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Eklund
Toombs
Grand Fry
Charles A. Spiess
Las Vegas
Jack Morris
Grand
R. T. Maneker
J. H. Levern
Sicilio Sandoval
W. R. Gites
L. Collins
Benj. F. Brown
Jefferson Kennedy
Good Kennedy
Bruce Kennedy
Wm. R. Giles
R. T. Mansker
L. C. Good
Henry Kilburn
Samuel FE
Warren Daniel F. Brother
James D. Davis
Betty Davis
A Man's Debt to His Town Explores Loyalty and Return
A thoughtful piece argues that a man owes his adopted town more than his birthplace. When the town accepts him, sometimes at his own valuation, he should reciprocate with loyalty and service. The article urges a binding agreement and enthusiastic civic support, framing the town as an Eden he helps sustain.
Presenting a Town to Passing Visitors in Honest Glowing Terms
The citizen should display the town in its best clothes and Sunday demeanor to welcome strangers, acknowledging growth due to community effort while avoiding false perfection. A young mother analogy praises transparency and pride, inviting forgiveness for earnest bias.
Catholics Plan a New School Building in Clayton
Catholic residents in Clayton advance plans to buy a city block for a school building under Sisters’ charge. Estimated cost ranges from 2500 to 8500 dollars as growth of education in Clayton gains support from influential locals. The church currently hosts a school in the church building, which lacks needed facilities. The project aims to boost local education and town prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton
Nnear
Mineral Prospecting Work Near Kenton Oklahoma
Mr J G Richards a Higgins Texas mineral prospecting expert visited Kenton Oklahoma on Monday to assess potential oil and mineral leases in Cimarron County. The area, a segregated district noted for possible valuable deposits, could boost mining activity and benefit Clayton as the nearest railroad point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Richards
Higgins
Texas
Kenton
Oklahoma
Cimarron County
Clayton
Methodist Notes Morning Service and Evening Sermons
Sunday School at 10:00 and preaching at 11:00 on the morning with the subject What hast thoufollowed by an evening sermon at 7:30 titled He sold his birthright A prayer meeting is set for Wednesday evening at 7:80 The article closes with a hopeful note that disturbers will vanish and quiet living will return
School Building Site Selected for New Central School
The board picked blocks 1546 and 1547 for the New Central School building at a cost of 1800 to the Board of Education. Delays due to bond sale publication push back progress, with hoped completion for the fall term. Clayton shows strong growth as pupils and teachers anticipate the new, commodious building. The piece notes local context and editorial asides about politics and early intercollegiate debates in Albuquerque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central School
Board of Education
Clayton
Pershing States Purpose of Mexico Expedition
General John J. Pershing announced from Fort Elaza that the sole aim of the punitive expedition into Mexico is the pursuit and capture of Villa and his brigands. He stressed the action is a friendly act of assistance and urged recognition by true friends of the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Tex
Villa
Mexico
John J. Pershing
Ft. Elisa
Congress Debates 500000 Man Mexican Intervention Plan
In Washington on March 9 Senator Fall proposed authorizing an army of 500,000 to intervene in Mexico and assist authorities against brigandage. In the House Representative Mondell opened debate criticizing the administration’s Mexican policy. The U S notified General Carranza of the Columbus massacre and a Pershing dispatch said Villa raiders commanded the force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Fall of
New Mexico
Mexico
House
Mondell
Wyoming
United States
Columbus
Carranza
Silliman
Pershing
War Department
Funston
Villa
Carranza Seeks Cross Border Raid Clarification
President Venustiano Carranza urged that Mexican troops be permitted to cross into United States territory to pursue Villa bandits. Secretary Lansing had not yet decided on the request, while Carranza left open whether further US incursions into Mexican soil would be approved if similar raids recurred along the frontier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mar
Carranza
Mexico
Villa
Lansing
Columbus
Charles D Miller Identified in Columbus Villa Raid Ruins
The body of Charles DeWitt Miller former state engineer of New Mexico was identified from the Columbus Commercial Hotel ruins by an engraved 82nd degree Masonic ring reading C DeWitt Miller. Miller, brother of J C Miller of Las Cruces, led the Tularosa lodge and studied at State College. He served as state engineer and later engaged in land business at Tularosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. DeWitt
Charles DeWitt Miller
New Mexico
J. C. Miller
Las Cruces
Columbus
Miller
Tularosa, N. M
Santa Fe
Scottish Rite
A. & M. College
State College
Vernon Sullivan
McDonald
Tularosa
McDonald Telegram Urges Federal Help for New Mexico Guard
Governor William McDonald reports 61 officers and 877 National Guard troops ready for service but says state funds cannot enable action without federal aid. He warns border towns feel insecure after a Columbus incident and asks the federal government to promptly assign forces to protect New Mexico under existing conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald
Baker
Secretary of War
War Dept
Washington, D. C
National Guard
Columbus
Mexico
New Mexico
War with Mexico soon debated by wary editorials
A paper weighs whether Gen Funston has crossed the border and whether Villa will be captured, arguing US pursuit may trigger war with Mexico once troops move interior. It notes headlines alarm, doubts cross-border actions, and suggests Mexican unity could spring from foreign threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Villa
Mexico
Gen. Funston
U. S
Carranza
Telephone Man Returns from Mineral Wells
F. H. Clark, our telephone man, has returned from Mineral Wells Texas where he has spent the past few weeks for the benefit of his health. He enjoyed the trip and comes home feeling relieved to some extent, a part of which is due to being back home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Clark
Mineral Wells
Texas
Wade Buys Spring Stock In Scarce Dyestuff Market
Geo H Wade reports across the eastern market that dyestuff is almost exhausted and obtaining supplies is unlikely. Wade bought a solid line of the best available stock for his store, with shipments already arriving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade
Geo. H. Wade
Mr. Wade
Union County Teachers Association Meeting in Amistad NM 1916
The Union County Teachers Association will meet in Amistad New Mexico on April 14 and 15 1916 with leading educators expected. Spelling and arithmetic contests will be held with prizes for winners. A request invites all county teachers and asks parents and friends of education to attend. the Eighth Grade Promotion Examination will be April 7 and 8 with questions sent upon notification two weeks prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albuquerque
N. M
New Mexico
University of New Mexico
University of Redlands
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Union County Teachers’ Association
Amistad
Friends of Education
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Methodist Notes
Pence
Conti
Ipsia
Darky
Democratic Party
W. J. Bryan
St. Louis
Europe
Outrage
America
Charles D. Miller
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