New Mexico Guards Called to Federal Service in 1917
The first regiment of New Mexico infantry and Battery A of artillery were ordered into federal service for police duty. Inspection dates and schedules were announced with changes via telegram from Capt Kenneth A Parking and Captain W Dean, detailing inspection and property handling at Carlsbad Armory.
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New Mexico Infantry
New Mexico National Guards
Federal Service
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N. GN. M
Kenneth A Parking
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Carlsbad
Balfour Visits President Wilson in White House Meeting
The British minister Lord Balfour met with Secretary Lansing and President Wilson in the White House for a half hour of talks. Spectators cheered as the party departed, with a parade band playing God Save the King and La Marseillaise. The day is set for social formalities and further conferences on Wednesday. Mrs. Asbury Moore returns to Lakewood after a visit with daughter and Evelyn’s birthday noted. Walter Glover and wife arrive from Frijole with their ill daughter Mary, then depart by Dodge this afternoon.
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Associated Press
Washington
Balfour
Lansing
White House
Wild
Calliope
God Save the King
Marseillie
Cowd
Walter Glover
Frijole
Mary
Exports Reach Record High Amid Submarine War
Washington reports American exports in March rose to five hundred fifty one million two hundred seventy eight thousand dollars, a record only surpassed in January. Imports also set a new high at two hundred seventy million four hundred eighty four thousand dollars.
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Associated Press
Washinton
Campaiion
Turks Evacuate Position Under Fire in Mesopotamia
Troops withdrawn from the right bank position ten miles below Samara were announced by officials as the Turks retreat under attack. A follow up report notes new pressure six miles closer to Samarra amid ongoing hostilities. Associated Press reports confirm the Turkish action and the continuing threat in the region.
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London
Mesopotamia
Tiveix
Samara
Samarai
Southern Pacific Loses Suit Over Land Grant Assets
Associated Press reports on April 24 that a federal court decision affirms an Oregon California land case ruling. The government wins against Southern Pacific, recovering nearly two million three hundred thousand acres of Dryjon and Washington land valued at about thirty million dollars, prohibiting removal of timber and minerals and disposal of the land.
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Annociated Press
Washington
Oregon — Federal Court
Southern Pacific
Jon
Powerful U S Ship Is Launched Amid War Time Ceremony
The battleship New Mexico moved down the ways at the New York navy yard in a private but dignified launch as the United States confers sea power during wartime. Miss Margaret C. DeBaca christened the vessel after the former New Mexico governor, and Miss Virginie Carr, maid of honor, broke the champagne. Attendees included A A. Lindsey and nearly fifty New Mexico residents and many New Mexicans in Washington and New York.
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American
United States
New Mexico
New York Navy Yard
Associated Preas
Margaret C. DeBaca
W. McDonald
Virginie Carr
New Mexico A and M College Plans Short Course On Agriculture
Roswell New Mexico April 19 1017 Dr Austin D Crile will head a special twenty week short course at New Mexico Agricultural College for farmers and homemakers. The program covers polls seeds cultivation of crops irrigation balanced rations and livestock feeding with emphasis on practical application. The college aims to prove itself a financial asset to the state and serve stockmen and investors by improving cattle sheep and farming practices.
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Roswell
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New Mexico Agricultural College
Austin D. Crile
and M. College
Crile
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New Mexico
Mexico
Colley
Crile Con
Agricultural College
T A. M. Hove
Chinese Likely to Enter World War In Split View
Prone Peking reports rising war sentiment in China over German detention of the Chinese minister in Berlin and Chinese student protest. A war conference is set for April 25, with a majority favoring war but divided on policy toward the Entente as China may declare war independently. Weather forecast notes fair conditions, cooler tonight in southern areas.
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Peking
China
Berlin
von Hintze
Pekin
Munich
German transports leave Baltic waters
German transports have left the Baltic, sailing from Lila and the Gulf of Ries for an unspecified destination, according to Central News.
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Baltic Waters
London
Lila
Baltic
Gulf of Ries
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Guards Fire On Men At McMillan Dam
Guards at McMillan dam fired on several men at 1 80 am Saturday after they ran when commanded to halt. The incident and the warning note urge citizens to cooperate for safety, protecting government property and valley farmers during the emergency.
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McMillan Dam
Dana
Flame
Yohon
Expal
Leaving for Arizona as Noel family sells stock and teams
Mr and Mrs Noel of Loving bid the valley adieu for Arizona near Mhownix with two younger children Paul and Tress driving 40 head of fine horses. Tress Noel, known in Carlsbad, travels with a wood pony and gear. Joyce Pruit Company adds sales staff, while Mrs Cook gains experience from Chicago posts.
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Mrs. Noel
Loving
Mhownix
Arizona
Paul
Tress
Tress Noel
Carlsbad
Sin F. Doepp
Ava
Jondam
Family News From Roswell Visit and Operation
Mrs Frank Moore visiting her mother Mel Rate and grandparents Lucius Ani, neon d wife, from Frank aayne. A stool removal occurred on the 10th and an operation hoped to save the eye. John Merchant and wife returned from Roswell yesterday afternoon. Misa Rulalin did not return due to an operation for naval trouble.
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Frank Moore
Mel Rate
Lucius Ani
Frank Aayne
John Merchant
Roswell
Misa Rulalin
Fishing trip yields a small Roall fish string on rivers
Mr and Mrs Rex Freeman and Mrs Claude Farris spent Saturday night and Sunday on the Pecan and Black rivers enticing the fish. They fished all night and up and down the river, catching only a few fish. They moved the camp to the Black river and caught a fine string. They enjoyed a fish fry at noon and returned home in the Freeman car.
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Rex Freeman
Claude Farris
Pecan
Black Rivers
Nibh
Casa Draw
Black River
Freeman
Mrs Lucas Recovering After Throat Operation
Mrs John Lucas is recovering from a throat operation performed last Wednesday or Monday after two weeks of illness. Her sister Mrs George Lucas has been with her for some time.
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John Lucas
George Lucas
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