Ex Governor Giddings Headlines at Dixie Theatre Speech
Ex Governor J Wight Giddings of Michigan spoke at the Dixie Theatre with interpreter support, praising Bob Ervien’s record as Public Land Commissioner candidate. The event featured political commentary, clashes over Wilson administration policy, and calls to vote in the upcoming election. Atty Woodward announced Helm C Burjum would speak next at the courthouse.
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Dixie Theater
Giddings
Michigan
New Mexico
H. B. Woodward
Don Ricardo Casadys
H. TH. Errett
Guilegos
Republican Club
Woodward
O. T. Toombs
Don Malaquias Baca
J. Wight Giddings
Bob Ervien
Public Land
Bob
Ervien
Gow Giddings
Gach ‘An
Democratic Party
Denver
Woodrow
Wilson
Grant
Theodore Roosevelt
Japan
Europe
Russia
Roosevelt
Congress
Santa Fe
Raton
Les Vegas
Maine
Mary
Yen
Sue
Sally
Standard Oil
Atty. Woodward
Helm C. Burjum
Court House
Bishuni
Delinquent Tax List Publication Questioned in Union County
A letter dated September 30, 1916 from residents to the Honorable Board of County Commissioners of Union County New Mexico contests the 1914 delinquent tax list in Clayton News and La Union del Pueblo. It cites delays beyond statutory timelines, padding of notices, and demands exact ownership names with tax amounts rather than property descriptions as required.
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Hon
Board of County Commissioners
Union County
N. M. Clayton, New Mexico
Clayton News
la Union del Pueblo
New Mexico
Nominfes For President and State Officials
A vintage ticket lists Charles E. Hughes for president and Charles Fairbanks for vice president. Electors named include C. L. Hill Las Cruces H. J. Hammond Clayton Juan Ortiz Santa Fe. State offices show Frank A. Hubbell as U S Senator and Frank W. Clancy as Attorney General with Holm C. Bursum for governor and other statewide posts.
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Charles E. Hughes
Charles Fairbanks
C.L. Hill
Las Cruces
H. J. Hammond
Clayton
Juan Ortiz
Santa Fe
U. S
Frank A. Hubbell
B. C. Hernandez
Frank W. Clancy
Holm C. Bursum
Lietenant
Crumley and Hill Nominate for Union County Sheriff
T J Crumley announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for sheriff of Union county and seeks support at the Republican convention. John L Hill is authorized to announce his candidacy for the sheriff nomination at the Republican County Convention.
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T. J. Crumley
Union County
John L. Hill
Republian County
President Snubs Opposing Voters In Print Measure
President Wilson lashes out at critics from the American Truth Society accusing him of pro British bias. He sent a terse telegram stating he would feel mortified if disloyal Americans voted for him and told the accuser to convey his message to them. The note ends with a taunting line about continuing on page 5.
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Long Branch
N. 4
Wilson
Jeremiah Fa. O'Leary
New York
American Truth Society
O'Leary
Tax sale invalid in Colfax County and a warning
A letter from Hon. Thus McBride to County Treasurer McBride of Raton NM questions the validity of tax sale certificates purchased by Mr. McGlashan of Trinidad. Because 1913 1914 delinquent tax ads were not published as required, the certificates are invalid and owners may redeem. The assistant district attorney warned against mandamus suits, urging protection of citizens from tax speculators amid political attacks by jimmycrats and urging votes for O L Phillips and the Republican ticket to block such practices.
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McGlashan
Trinidad
Colfax County
Union County
Colfax
Treacher
New Mexico
United States of America
Folsom
Partial Crop Report Highlights County Farm Profits
Alfred Gibbons of Sedan reports 1 ton of broom corn and 8 acres of beans promising a tidy sum. D. Wiggins of Tate contends with a booming Sudan grass crop after a late start, while Roy Garrity sold 2800 pounds of fri joles to H. Herzstein Seed Co. Prices rise for broom corn and beans as buyers enter the market. G. H. Blaine touts a strong season with 25 tons of broom corn sold and 30 acres of beans yielding well, praising the region's farming prospects.
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Alfred Gibbons
Sedan
Frank Martinez
Delfin
Frank Hoover
D. Wiggins
Tate
Sudan
Roy Garrity
H. Herzstein Seed Co
Colorado
G. H. Blaine
New Mexico
Otto-Johnson Merc. Co
Baptist Ladies Aid Program and Exhibit Purchases
The Baptist Ladies' Aid plans a meeting at Mrs. Rixey's home on Tuesday October 10 with roll call by scripture verses including Women of the Bible read by Mrs. Beatty and others. The note records E. D. Strohm buying J. C. Smith and C. Edmondson's fine exhibit from the County Fair and plans to install it in his K P building office. Delegates McDonald and J. Mesales were appointed by Governor McDonald to the International Irrigation Congress in El Paso.
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Baptist Ladies’ Aid
E. D. Strohm
J. C. Smith
C. Edmondson
K. P
McDonald
J. Mes Zales
Union County
International Irrigation Congress
EL Paso
Also Mentioned on This Page
THE
Clayton Citizen
Dixie
Justice Supreme Court
Clarence J. Roberts
Secretary of State
Gilberto Mirabal
Corporation
Malaquias
Gregory Page
J. H. Wagner
R. P. Ervien
Orie L. Phillips
Truth Society
McBride
County
Treas
O. L. Phillips
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