Republicans Nominate at Santa Fe Convention on August 18
The territorial republican convention will be held in Santa Fe on August 18 to nominate a candidate for delegate to Congress. The 180 delegates include five from Torrance county. Nominations for territorial council and assembly will be made by district delegates no later than August 20.
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Territorial Republican
Santa Fe
Congress
Bursum
Torrance County
Territorial Council
Assembly
Larrazolo
Reagan twins born in Estancia strong healthy start
Twin daughters born Monday to Mr and Mrs R N Reagan of Estancia. The infants weigh nine and seven and a half pounds respectively. Both mother and babies are reported doing well.
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R. N. Reagan
Estancia
Withdrawn contest shadows homestead dispute
A contest to take testimony before Earl Seat was withdrawn on Tuesday, though planned for Wednesday. Cogdell challenged Scott Wolfe’s rights to his homestead. A second contest by J de Bru ler against both parties was scheduled for Wednesday but withdrawn.
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Earl
Cogdell
Scott Wolfe
J. de Bruler
Shooting at Logan Ends in Man’s Death Near Bell Ranch
In Logan on the 4th a quarrel over family trouble led Jack Hutson to shoot Robert Craig with a .44 six shooter. Craig, a Bell cattle company employee, died after an operation at Home Sanitarium. Hutson was jailed awaiting a hearing. W.J. Hittson seeks habeas corpus. Major Sherry and C. H. Hittson assist defense.
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Logan
Jack Hutson
Robert Craig
Craig
Tucumcari
Hutsson
Plac
Bell Cattle Company
Bell Ranch
Hutson
Bryantine
Saxon
Hittson
Jack Hittson
W.J. Hittson
Alamogordo
Byron Sherry
C. H. Hittson
Charles Spiess
Las Vegas
Gentral Plans New Oaks for Santa Fe Office
Robert Law, newly chosen president of Santa Fe Gentral, says the organization will add new couches for the rear parlor and maintain letter service. The road plans to expand facilities and parlor services as demand grows with the improving business.
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Gentral
New Mexican
Santa Fe Gentral
Robert Law
Law Parlor
Washout Forces Santa Fe Detours to Kennedy Route
Rain caused a washout along the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line near Lamy. Santa Fe trains will detour via Kennedy over the Santa Fe Central tract for several days while repairs proceed. Travelers will endure days of delay on the way to the Capital City of the territory.
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Lamy
Ateh, Topeka & Santa Fe
Santa Veen
Santa Fe
Santa Fe Central
Kennedy
tuSa Central
Ely
Old Fellows Lodge Installs Officers Amid Ceremony
The total lodge of 0.C. E. installed its regular officers with Noble Grand announcing the full list. Grandmaster Manville of Silver aided by Grand Marshall J. T. Ubney as the lodge conducted the installation for officers including Wash, Harris, Wood, Bond, Pigin, McGall, Wal, Kiln, and Kiln. The report notes dated conditions and occupancy details of the event.
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C. E
J. BR. Wash
Be, Harris
Wood L.A. Bond
Tre Wm. Pigin
Len McGall
Ben Wal
Raymond Kiln
Manville
J. T. Ubney
Resolutions From Betancia Lodge Honor Deceased Neighbor
Betancia lodge members issue resolutions expressing brotherhood and sympathy for William heartfelt, stating he fought a good fight and finished the work set for him. The notice notes distribution to three papers and reflects lodge care for the departed. Also mentions C B Wood, an orange grower from California, visiting Estancia en route to Kansas, interested in beermaking and the Sunflower state.
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Hay
Beloy Shipman
Betancia Lodge
William
Vinogre
Odd
C. B. Wood
California
Estancia
Bilsing
Mr. Wood
Kangis
Drought Breaks Across Estancia Valley with Rainfall
Heavy rains swept Estancia and surrounding areas easing drought. The heaviest downpour occurred Monday afternoon flooding streets and submerging ferry routes while rivers filled irrigation ditches. By midweek rain totals reached 2.40 inches as eastern foothill showers continued, sparking promise for spring crops and partial wheat recovery.
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Istancia
Estancia
Rural Routes Petitions Circulated For Estancia Area
Two petitions for Rural Free Delivery have been sent to the department after securing sufficient signatures. One covers southeast east and northeast Estancia about thirty miles with 138 signatures. The other runs southwest about thirty miles with over 100 signatures. Originators are L. E. Bissing and James Fleming.
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Department For Action
Estancia
L. E. Bissing
James Fleming
The Pie Counter and the Bread that Feeds Polly Ties
A critical examination of how Federal pie crumbs influence New Mexico newspapers and political leanings. The piece argues many papers echo Washington’s choices, praising independents who avoid federal favors while contrasting sonorous endorsements for Andrews with Republicans. It compares New Mexico to Oklahoma and Nebraska in appropriations and pensions, highlighting perceived bias in press coverage.
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Republicians
New Mexico
Federal Land Office
Andrews
Washington
Pis-Counter
Oklahoma City
Fale Ton
Congress
Fulton
Hiad
Ted
Democrats Meet On Saturday August Fifteenth 1908
A Torrance county Democratic delegate convention is called for August 15 1908 at 10 A.M. at the Estancia Schoolhouse to nominate candidates for probate clerk ex mayor recorder treasurer collector assessor sheriff county superintendent of schools county commissioners and more. Precinct caucuses are urged for delegates and alternates August 15 at 2 P.M. with three precinct committee members chosen.
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Democrats
Torrance County
Estancia
Tajique
Torreon
Manzino
Cienega
Punta
Willard
Ratane
Moriarty
Palma
Duran
Pinos Wells
Democratic Party
Westward Town Life Poem by W. N. S.
A fragmentary verse sketch describes a desolate western town with wind powered pumps, sparse residents, and a rudimentary school system. The narrator notes harsh conditions, distant neighbors, a Santa Fe Trail monument, and a large reinforced concrete depot while expressing gratitude not to stay.
Penitentiary sues Torrance County for past due eight hundred dollars
New Mexico Penitentiary sues the Torrance County Commissioners in district court seeking 830.50 for keeping county prisoners over recent years. The case follows long delays amid unpaid bills and calls for better county credit. Miss Rivers the nurse has fallen ill from overwork.
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New Mexico
Board of County Commissioners
Torrance County
Board of Commissioners
Governor Curry to Visit Gueen City Tomorrow Evening
Report from Estancia notes Governor Curry and Governor Otero with territorial officers will attend in Gueen City of the Valley Saturday evening. The piece questions statehood, appropriations, and party influence, suggesting Democratic doubt and Republican scrutiny of New Mexico’s political prospects.
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Estancia
Curry
Otero
Gueen
New Mexico
Congress
Republ
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