New Mexico Statehood Stalled by Senate Graft Probe
The senate committee halted the New Mexico statehood bill after a flood of affidavits alleged widespread graft and gang rule led by Bull Andrews. A Beveridge investigation is to probe ties to the Enterprise National Bank and other corrupt activities across the territory, delaying statehood.
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Senate
Washington, D. C
New Mexico
Arizona
Enterprise National Bank
Allegheny
Senate Committee On Territories
House
Andrews
Boss
Roosevelt
Nelson
Minnesota
Senate Territories Committee
Beveridee
New Mexico Gang
Beveridge
Enterprise National
Bull Andrews
United States Senate
Tramp Problem Prompts European Style Colonies Across U S
A 1910s analysis argues the United States harbors between 500 thousand and one million tramps. It favors transplanting tramp colonies inspired by Holland Belgium and Switzerland with compulsory detention up to two years and parole for good behavior. Colonies focus on agriculture and paid labor to curb vagrancy.
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United States
Holland
Belgium
Switzerland
New Officers Form Congregational Church Groups
The Congregational church held a successful session last Thursday with afternoon women’s society work and an evening general church program and banquet. Officers include Mrs. A W Barkley president and Mrs. J M Bowes vice president of the Ladies Aid, plus trustees and officials. addresses by Rev C McDermoth and others praised the banquet. no change in officers.
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Congregational Church
Ladies Aid
A. W. Barkley
J. M. Bowes
C. McDermoth
I’. J. Miner
I. H. Green
H. H. Carter
Nina Hanson
Frank Lawless
Rev. C. McDermoth
F. G. Jones
F. A. Hart
A. D. Wood
Reward Offered For Illegal Voters At Primary Elections
A $500 reward is posted for the arrest and conviction of any illegal voter in the upcoming primary. Lodging house residents in the ward are singled out for special attention, with the offer describing easy money for information leading to illegal voting.
The Herald Embraces Twice-Weekly Updates
The Herald announces its policy of publishing twice weekly editions to cover major news, events, and community notices. The paper emphasizes reliable reporting and continuous coverage for readers seeking timely information.
Roosevelt African Hunt Financed by Wall Street Magnates
Reported plans for Roosevelt's South Africa expedition show financing from five wealthy Wall Street figures with a $5000 pledge to fund Smithsonian scientists. The arrangement, aimed at keeping Roosevelt abroad for a year or more, excludes direct congressional funding and faces anonymity about the donors. Andrew Carnegie is the only named potential participant in guesswork, while E. H. Harriman remains unconfirmed.
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Wall Street
Congress
Smithsonian Institution
Institute
Mr. Roosevelt
Smithsonian
Ian Institution
New York
Walcott
Africa
Andrew Carnegie
E. H. Harriman
Street Enjoys Laughs Over African Hunting Syndicate
Joy would be full. As it is, the street is having a good deal of fun over the African hunting syndicate.
Paul Gilmore Stars In The Boys Of Company B At Grand Theater
Paul Gilmore shines as Tony Allen in The Boys of Company B at the Grand Theater tomorrow night. The military comedy by Aida Johnson Young follows how Tony and his militia company face love and misadventure with humor and a mild villainy, ending with a happy union and a corporate job for Tony.
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Paul Gilmore
Grand Theater
Tony Allen
Company B
Mr. Gilmore
Aida Johnson Young
Brown
Harvard
Arnold Daly
New York
Jules Murry
Gilmore
Company BB
Miss Young
Tony West
Tom Brown
Company
Company G. O. N. G
Tony
Corporation
Herald Printery Ad Promises Various Printing Services
A local advertisement highlights the Herald Printery offering printing from milk tickets to full sheet posters as a sample of services available to customers seeking diverse print work.
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Herald Printery
Senate Passes House Local Option Bill in Olympia
In Olympia on March 6 the Senate concurred with House amendments to substitute Senate Bill 121 by a 34 to 6 vote. The action followed a move by Senator Falconer to concur and call the previous question. The day also saw approval of a state roads appropriation totaling 1,215,000 with debate on revisions to the Seattle to Spokane highway through Snoqualmie pass and related county shares. The appropriations committee outlined a top-line total of 5,750,000 for general bills, with later house changes to affect university, state college, and reformatory budgets.
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Olympia
House
Senate
J. A. Falconer
Falconer
Yeas—Allen
Arrowsmith
Bassett
Blair
Booth
Cameron
Davis
Fatland
Fishback
Graves Hutchinson
Kline
Knickerbocker
McGregor
McGowann
Metcalf
Myers
Minkler
Nichols
Pauthamus
Piper
Polson
Potts
Presley
Roberts
Senate Appropriations Committee
House Committee
University
State College
State Reformatory
Aberdeen City Elections Quiet Campaign Ahead of Vote
Voters in Aberdeen will decide on mayor and city council seats tomorrow. The contest is noted for its calm, with no personalities or abuses, and all candidates described as well known and capable ensuring a fair administration next year regardless of outcome.
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Aberdeen
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American Review of Reviews
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James A, Hood
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