Fourth of July Salute Marks Statehood Milestones
The 1906 Fourth of July marks a turning point as a forty-five gun salute gives way to forty-six and possibly forty-seven as Arizona and New Mexico may join the union. The piece notes that most contiguous U.S. territory may soon govern itself, completing the era of territorial status and expanding the states from thirteen to thirty-four, with several early entries bypassing the territorial stage.
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Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Arizona
New Mexico
Utah
Alaska
United States
Vermont
New York
New Hampshire
Great Britain
Texas
California
Argonauts and Adventurers
West Virginia
Reself
Virginia
National
Globe- Democrat
Federal overreach praised and opposed in meat inspection debate
A Washington correspondent critiques the Fifty ninth Congress for centralized federal power through costly meat and pure food inspections. The piece argues state and municipal bodies cannot regulate interstate commerce and asserts the public will gladly pay for thorough federal inspection to curb adulterated foods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paty
Merther
Arizona Statehood Fallout and Possible Territorial Split
The letter and editorials discuss the risk Arizona may face if it refuses statehood, suggesting Congress could divide the territory among New Mexico Utah and California. It cites a 1803 act authorizing boundary changes and notes President Roosevelt urging acceptance of joint statehood to avoid long delays and future proposals to partition Arizona.
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Arizona
New Mexico
Utah
California
Congress
Arlagona
Congress of the
Mi Ie
Find Your Strongest Gift and Develop It
Advice on concentrating energy into one direction to develop a single talent. Warns that trying to cultivate many abilities dilutes success like a chrysanthemum spread too thin. Emphasizes pruning flaws and pleasant manners as key to achievement and harmonious, refined character.
Judge Rodey Writes Citizen on Joint Statehood
San Juan dispatch from June 27 1606 describes Robert Hightower Rodey appointed federal judge of Porto Rico. He notes tropical climate crowded streets stone houses and fortifications while comparing San Juan to Santa Fe. The writer hints at governance and potential statehood developments.
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San Juan
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Porto Rico
Santa Fe
Pittsburg Millionaire Embodies Wealth Without Character
The Pittsburg millionaire, famed for wealth and sensational headlines, represents graft and vanity. Tales of Thaw, Corey, Hartje, and others illustrate a pattern of money pursued without moral substance, through gambling, divorce, and scandal. The era's culture links fortune with scandal in a lasting stereotype.
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Pittsburg
Monte Carlo
Thaw
Corey
Hartje
James K. Clark
Violet
Hart McKee
Lawrence C. Phipps
John A. Moorhead
Judge Rodey Urges New Mexico Arizona Statehood
Judge B S Rodey of the United States District Court of Porto Rico writes from Albuquerque urging New Mexico and Arizona to join the Union as a single state. He cites the view from his chambers, references Beveridge, the Carter compromise, and Ingalls' poem Opportunity, urging citizens to overcome prejudice and act now.
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B. S. Rodey
United States District Court of
Porto Rico
Mitle Peninsula
Earth
Sandias
Rodey
Beveridge
Carter
Evening Citizen
Ingalls
New Mexico
Arizona
Oriole Rose Enthralls California Garden Visitors
George W. Oliver of the Washington agricultural department tours Mrs. Shepherd's California gardens. He praises her tree begonias, Marjorie Daw climber, and especially the new rose Oriole, a vigorous six foot climber with pure orange blooms and strong stems. He suggests introducing Oriole to the East, noting its health and exceptional color.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Oliver
Agricultural Department
Washington
California
Richardson
Tleon
Aftermath of the Fourth Murmurs on Public Safety
A clipped newspaper reader writes of July 4 casualties, noting hospitals and deaths and railing at reckless celebrations. The writer cites a “Porwar” motto, comments on firearms for children, and mentions prices and plans for music and fireworks from Whitson Music Co.
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Everett
Kim
Alion
Jevet
Whitson Music CO
Clara B Places Second in Overland Park Pace at 2 35
Joe Barnett's Clara B. placed second in the 2:35 pace at Overland Park in Denver on a Wednesday. Volo, owned by J. L. Gray, won with a 2:15% time. Clara B. won the first heat and was third in the second and third heats as the purse totaled $500.
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W. D. Radcliff
Joe Barnett
Clara B
Overland Park
Denver
Volo
J. L. Gray
Stage to Jemez Springs Celebrants Invite Travel
The undersigned offers trips to Jemez Springs for the celebration. Contact George H. Moore at 113 West Railroad Avenue for information. James T. Johnston notes linen showers and a Presbyterian ladies church shower planned on the 19th, with details later. Picnic baskets at McIntosh Hardware are essential for outings.
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Jemez Hot Springs
George H. Moore
Weat Railroad Avenue
James T. Johnston
New Mexico
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Lakewood
Daily Optic
Mark Rogers
Arisona Statehood Association
Hood
Springer Stockman
Arzona
Walt
Emart
M. Mandell
World of Roses
Ventura Free Press
Morris
London
Europe
Moore
Aik
Mowre
Rif
Yhie
Chickering & Son's
Jemez Springs
Mcintosh Hardware Company
Lre
A. Sleyster
Notary Public
Cromwell Block
Automatic Telephone
Bea
the Co-Operative Building and Loan Association of
Grant Block
H. H. Tilton
Dilgard
Hite
Pym
Alber Bare
THE
Bank OF Commerce
Faywood
Bilicke
Mitchell
Hollenbeck
Los Angeles
Calif
Beach Line
Albuquerque Gas, Electric Light and Power Co
Orner 4Th
J. H. Oyreilly & CO
Albuquerque, N. M
Loudon
Jersey
Bolante
Mieath
Porterfield
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