24 Mar 1917
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Newspaper
The Clayton News
Location
Clayton, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1917
Page
1
The article details a failed joint resolution to redraw judicial districts to favor Republicans, shifting Quay county from the Eighth District to the Ninth. It notes political maneuvering, senate votes, and a public misstep that halted the proposed constitutional amendment.
Disjointed OCR text shows rumors surrounding a Ben M. Longwill case and a court dispute over vows and accusations. The fragment mentions Swastika, a female relative, a state senator, submarine metaphors, and local figures like James Desa and Bob Taylor, with unclear outcomes.
The governor of New Mexico proclaims Arbor and Bird Day for April 6 1917 urging citizens to observe by planting trees shrubs and flowers and to promote tree culture and wildlife preservation with state and local cooperation. The notice emphasizes conserving natural resources and education of youth through practical environmental action.
Reed Go opens new downtown shop to serve local trade. The brick building on Front Street between Aaur's and Otto-Johnson grain store houses a full display of field and garden seeds from Franklin.
The U S Supreme Court upheld the Adamson law in a 6 to 3 decision announced at noon. Dissenters were Justices Day Pinty and Vandervanter. Earlier a nationwide railroad strike was called off after lengthy mediation by President Wilson’s agents, averting a potential crisis as talks continued with rail unions.
The second trial of J C Pruitt for the murder of Pleasy Cheek concluded with a manslaughter verdict after a lengthy hearing. Bond set at 9000 dollars. sentence nine to ten years in the state penitentiary. Other sentences included G Johnson case appeal bond 15000 dollars and twelve to fifteen years. Manuel Maes guilty of cattle larceny 1.5 to 2 years. Pedro Herrera burgary suspended 1.5 years. Marquez Pequereon gambling two months with suspension. Harris unlawful cattle butchering four to four and a half years. Kenneth for fee a light sentence one to one. Adjournment planned for the afternoon.
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