Town of Clayton Scraps Rumors on Bank Failures and Prophesies
A clipped editorial style note questions deposits protection after a Las Cruces bank failure that left 600 depositors uncovered. It mocks local figures Mac deBac and Gillie 0, criticizes state bank tall-timber orators, and ridicules Andreas's 640 acre grazing tract while asking what has been done for New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Cruces
Kerflunk
New Mexico
Mac
deBac
Gillie
Andreas
Jimmyocracy Exposed in Union County and New Mexico
A heated critique argues that democratic claims are hollow and that jimmyocracy has harmed Union County and New Mexico. It urges readers to reject jimmycrats and disavow affiliation with what the author calls a wolf in sheep’s clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmyocracy
Jimmyo
Demo
Union County
New Mexico
Jimmycratic Critique Prompts Official Investigation in County
Orie L. Phillips, assistant district attorney, signals start of a raid on county government actions. The Citizen promises full disclosure through official inquiry, aiming to expose conditions that could influence party loyalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orie L. Phillips
Oklahoma
Divorce Proposals and Mockery of jimmyocracy in County Rant
A sharp, satirical tirade targets jimmycrats and a Oklahoma edited Shesty St democracy in Union County. The speaker accuses jimmyocracy of wrongful taxes, road money misuse, misdeclared titles, and wasted treasury while urging a political divorce and separation from the regime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union County
Grass Widdies
Grass Widowies
el Reno
Jimmyocracy
Jimmycratic Convention Criticized for Rigged Nominations
A reader laments the Jimmycratic convention as a frost that stifles Democratic voices. He denounces boss domination and the so called nominating committee, calling the gathering on the 9th full of trickery and chicanery that leaves competent independents shut out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmyocracy
Jimmy Eratic
Hon A A Jones Attacks Jimmyocracy In Union County
Hon A A Jones spoke to a large audience at the Dixie last Thursday condemning jimmyocracy and predicting its defeat at the poles. He criticized road spending as wasteful while hinting at political favors tied to Ferguson, and warned of a landslide defeat similar to Union county’s 1914 results.
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A. A. Jones
the Dixie
Mr. Jones
Jimmyocracy
Union County
McDonaldocracy
Ezekiel
Fergusson
Ferguson
Jones
Democratic and Republican Conventions Draw Local Figures
C W Bryan and stepson Nin a Malcomb attended the Democratic Convention and Bryan was nominated for Representative. H G Gillispie of Kenton Oklahoma and Jas Ryan of Folsom joined other locals at the event. Will Giles Juan Fernandez and Barney residents also appeared. F Branson attended the Republican convention. R F Moore and J F Smith visited from Mosquero area. Judge J S Holand of Holland conducted business in Clayton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. B. Bryan
Nina Malcomb
Mr. Bryan
H. G. Gillispie
Kenton
Juan Fernandez
Barney
Orie L Phillips Republican Candidate for District Attorney
Orie L Phillips a Republican candidate for the Eighth Judicial District DA, covering Colfax Union Taos and Quay counties, is described as a successful Northern New Mexico lawyer with a record of 75 percent win rate as Assistant District Attorney. Born in Mercer County Illinois November 20 1885 he worked through college and studied law at multiple universities. He moved to New Mexico in 1909 taught and practiced law in French and Raton before joining Eighth Judicial District as Assistant District Attorney in 1913.
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Orie L. Phillips
Eighth Judicial District
Colfax
Union
Taos
Quay
Viola
Mercer County
Minois
Viola High School
Knox College
Galesburg
Illinois
Mr. Phillips
Lincoln-Jefferson University
Hammond
Indiana
Michigan University
Ann Arbor
Michigan
New Mexico
French
Raton
E. C. Crampton
Phillips
Deserving Democrats in New Mexico Alleged Misuse of Funds
The piece accuses Governor McDonald and allies of rewarding “deserving” Democrats such as Trinidad de Baca de Baca and Robert H. Crews of Albuquerque. It claims large sums were spent by de Baca since 1915 with little return to wildlife services and industry, while Crews allegedly benefited from college fund interests. McDonald rejects protests and predicts de Baca’s governorship with confidence.
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Trinidad
de Baca
McDon
Morlby
McDonald
The
Baca
Robert H. Crews
Albuquerque
Sheep Sanitary Board
Crews
Shropshire Dam
Board of Regents
State Agricultural College
Roswell
Ezequiel Cabexa de Baca
Local visitors Bert Wilcox and Dee Moines pair in city
Bert Wilcox of Vance attended the city convention and handled business matters. Friends of jovial photographer C. E. Lord look forward to his recovery after a two week illness. D Rogers and L J Hill of Dee Moines visited the city at the start of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Wilcox
Vance
C. E. Lord
D. Rogers
L. J. Hill
Dee Moines
Cattleman Mr Barlson Returns from Indian Trip at H T Ranch
Long clipping notes Mr Barlson the jolly cattleman of H T ranch has spent six weeks among Indians. Local letters mention Miss Winifred Amnett and Miss Cora Gilliam at home, and various neighbors busy with wheat, potatoes, broom corn, pickles, and wells. A Lake View school event October 15 features preaching by Rev Lucero and a church feast. Community updates include Sunday school notes, new officers, and a gathering inviting public spirit donations.
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Mr. Barlson
H. T. Ranch
Burlson
Winifred Amnett
Cora Gilliam
George Brostmeyer
Pinkneyville
St. George
C. Arnett
Harry Beacher
Ed Morgan
Clayton
Geo
Josh Alexander
J. W. Forbes
Lake View School House
H. H. Errett
Lucero
J. C. Arnett
Shepherd
J. C
New Mexico
Cora
Union County
Joe Woodard
Roy
John Carpenter
Earb
Fred Schiffner
Sanders Bair
Ed Scott
Patterson
J.C. Arnett
May
Elizabeth Wentz
Harry Arnett
Ute Valley Sunday School
Frank Snell
Snell
Sec
Treas
Geo. Roberts
H. Howard
JW. Forbes
George Roberts
Ruasel Roberts
Laura Brown
Joe
Christian Endeavor
Local and Personal Notices and Classified Ads
Local readers saw a mix of notices and brief items including cattle for sale at Clayton Cash Store, stray animal reports, and several visits from residents and travelers such as Henry Kilburn, J. Chavez, Billie Harris, and others. The piece notes political activity at a Republican convention and regional movements in Oklahoma, New Mexico, and nearby towns.
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Clayton Cash Store
H. L. Simpson
Kenton
Oklahoma
Henry Kilburn
Mt. Dora
Chris Connell
J. J. Chavez
Billie Harris
Gladstone
B. J. Walbaum
Clayton
A. H. Wells
Trinidad Fair
Raton
George Wight
Vance Notes and Local Moves Involving residents
Walter Manglesdorf's Indian Squaw runs again. W C Barnhart J C Caldwell and friends were in Vance on business. Miss Bessie Brooks takes Pyle school Nov 9. Archie Pyle left Vance for Denver. Mrs R L Richards returns from Sulphur Oklahoma. Ed McPherson family visited Cash Scroggin. Alva Sowers back in Vance from Shamrock. Ed Mants and wife visited from Perico. Jokey Sowers shopped in Vance. Andy Nieman finishes broom corn harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vance Walter Manglesdorf
W. C. Barnhart
J.C. Caldwell
Vance
Bessie Brooks
Pyle
Archie Pyle
Denver
R. L. Richards
Sulphur
Oklahoma
Ed McPherson
Cash Sc
Brief visits from Clapham and Beenham residents
J. C. Dillsworth of Clapham came in to attend to business early in the week. Sol Hamm arrived Monday from his ranch near Beenham for business. Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Garein of Tate spent several days in the city at the week's start.
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Willers
Alva
Okla Thorns
Harry Howard
Mills
Wide Stokes
Clayton
Mull
Metropolis
J. C. Dillsworth
Clapham
Sol Hamm
Hig Ranch
Beenham
B. F. Garein
Tate
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Clayton Citizen
Clayton Citizen Printing & Publishing Co
Clayton, Union Co
N. ML
N. M
F. Branson
R. F. Moore
J. F. Smith
Mosquero
J. 8. Holand
Holland
Pasamonte News
Jesse Vaughn
Hutchinson
Kansas
Fred
Frank Gilliam
Hubert Gilliam
Robert Martin
W. P. Graham
Tucumcari
Thomas Bennett
Thomas
Tom Downs
Otto Johnson
Sedan
H. Hopkins
Pasamonte
Ed Quest
Folsom
Republcan
Ben Peach
Ben
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