Grand Jury Indicts Three Prominent Men in Clayton Case
The grand jury returned indictments against Carl Eklund, president of the Ekland Vote Ranch and Teleghation Company, and Oscar T. Toombs, Republican representative from the district, alleging involvement in a carnival week scandal. Sheriff Robt. T. Mansken faces charges for alleged failures in prosecution and false testimony during the proceedings. The report notes insufficient details but confirms indictments and ongoing legal actions surrounding a carnival and saloon disputes in Clayton New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Eklund
Ekland Votet Ranch and Teligation Company
Oscar T. Toombs
Uile Histrict
Benjamin P. Harlow
Robt
T. Mansher
Sherif
Union County
Clayton
Beramino Harlan
Cart Bickiond
Wombs
Bistand
Mle Dury
Harn
Oscar T Poombs
Tun
Atberioen
L. Collins
Atte Loariine Harlan
Leteness
Clayton to Star in First Move Picture Here
Report notes local efforts to stage a home talent comedy with Miss Clayton’s actors. Projector Kale oversees a weeklong shoot aimed at forming an original company for Civyton’s debut moving picture. Cast hopes to recruit about 600 volunteers on Main Street for a public tryout Monday, with scenes set at the courthouse and nearby packings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Chapline
Mary Pickfords
Escace Montag
Streins
Clayton
Kale
Hos Mission Hieatee
Missi Vhiaaeters
Alan
Stree
Civyton
Villa Outlaws Raid Triggers U S Fatalities
Report from Columbus Ohio area describes Villa outlaws from Mexico raiding the border town causing civilian deaths and US soldier casualties. The text notes bullets riddling homes and civilians harmed while Mexican forces suffer losses.
Democrats Invite Martinez to Speak at Court House Meeting
A Democratic gathering at the county courthouse Friday night invited Martinez to speak as part of a broader county committee event. The session featured a keynote on harmony and enthusiasm for democracy, with plans for a future visit and potential related projects in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iawenna
Annie Othi
Mawti
Njon County
Martine
Chayfon
District Court Opens Spring Session with Jury Panels
The county district court convened for the spring session with Judge Thos. D. Leib presiding. Grand and petit juries were empaneled, a normal civil docket planned, and local courthouse activities noted including school site discussions and community events.
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County District Court
Wury
Thos
D. Leib
Empanhielius
Geo. Coleman
Greeley
Parhan
M. Casados
Juan N.gae
CIA
Isiam Williams
Clarenes Summers
Jesus ‘Trujillo
D. T. Quinlan
Troops Ordered to Cross Into Mexico in Pursuit of Villa
Washington reports President Wilson ordered United States troops to cross the border after cabinet approval to pursue Pancho Villa. More than 5,000 troops will operate until Villa is killed or captured, with aims to end raids on Columbus, New Mexico and secure the border. Villa’s forces attacked Columbus at dawn, causing civilian casualties and intense fighting as U.S. and Mexican units engaged.
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Lignan
Thie Chin
Ollie
Lune Islava
Orieans
Onel
Washington
United States
Mexico
Wilson
Pancho Villa
Columbus
New Mexico
White House
Ames
Villa
Scott
Funst Carranza
Lansing
Carranza
Datonas
Unitis
Francisca Villa
Tanith
Eliseo Arredonde
Caresauiza
War Department
Herta
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Mudge Lei
Cente
Suluan
Jon
Leibata
Aaton
Walters
Fae
Audivial
U. J. Walters
Phantint
J. Cromley
Vac City
Wiscourt
Elaine
Ques Hon
Uw Perth
Fhem
Colimbus
Panche Villa
Lom
Pablo Lopes
Martinez
Kode Watters Thas
Ite
Oecipanes
Istrict Court
Fein
Bristol
Thirsty Eyer
Army
Ted Waterhey
Soll Oliver
Cramley
Denrly
Te Ay
Trinidad
Wittre
Osep
Garcia
Wiemen
Ini
Aoman
Milton Dasnies
Ritchie
Hotel Proprietan
Nit Walker
Playas
Dew
Druugiels
J.J. Moore
Merchant
Franke F Koudvall
Tiidentiteal Haat
Oliliers Deut
Niewenalts Bre
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