Statehood debate ends with New Mexico setback
Senate actions yesterday shook plans for statehood by eliminating New Mexico and Arizona from the bill while Oklahoma’s admission seems likely. The episode highlights partisan influence and ignorance about New Mexico, urging territorial self‑government and rapid resource development as the statehood path falters.
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Senate
Foraker
New Mexico
House
Congress
Arizona
Oklahoma
New México
Pulpit Authority Sparks Debate Over Rabbi Wise Call
Fortland Oregon’s Rabbi Wise declined a New York pulpit while noting church control rests with trustees. He argued pulpit independence but trustees insist the minister is an employee under employer oversight. The piece likens royal divine right to modern church authority and discusses broader reactions in secular and religious press.
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Rabbi Wise
Fortland
Ore
Temple Emanuel
New York City
Emanuel
Board of Trustees
Wise
Portland
Las Vegas Reservoir Support Urged by Governor Hagerman
A Las Vegas editorial praises Governor Hagerman for urging Interior Department support on the Las Vegas reservoir project. It notes 10,000 acres total with 6,000 subscribed locally and urges immediate action to secure remaining lands to ensure quicker authorization and irrigation value.
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Las Vegas
Las Vegae
Herbert J. Hagerman
Secretary of the Interior
Hagerman
Loa Vexana
Porsiile
One City Tries New Plan of Government
After six months of a new elective commission in Houston, central authority has produced notable changes. The city shifted from mayoral control to a five member commission who appoint all department heads. Early struggles gave way to stiff progress as finance, water, light, health, police, fire, streets, bridges, and public grounds were reorganized under unified control.
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Howton
Tex
Houston
Politzer
J. Z Gaston
Sime
H. Baldwin Rice
Reclamation in the California Delta Awakens Massive Fertility
The text describes the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers feeding the San Francisco Bay delta region and swamps called tule. It explains large levees, ditches, and water management to drain the land. Reclaimed islands are being sown with wheat alfalfa potatoes and other crops for dairy pastures as extraordinary yields are expected.
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Storr Madre Mountahin
Sacramento
Bay of
San Francisco
Tule
United States
Holland
The Ohio legislator and babies rights debate
An opinion urging humane housing for families with children, arguing babies deserve homes and criticizing discrimination. The piece condemns laws harming families, calls for support of suitable housing, and stresses parental love and child welfare as core civic concerns. The author condemns hostile attitudes toward children and urges reform.
Women in Albuquerque Club Hear Essays on American Humor
The Woman's Club of Albuquerque met at Rev. W. Havens home on South Edith Street for a session focused on American humor. Mrs H A Ray read a paper on humor in American literature, followed by brief talks on Bret Harte, Mark Twain, Hill Nye, James Whitcomb Riley, Eugene Field, Bob Burdette, Mr Dooley and Samantha Allen.
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Mire F. Albright
8. B. Newcomer
Bret Harte
Mis. Baldridge
Mark ‘Twain
WHERE TO WORSHIP IN TOWN THIS SUNDAY
A local church notices page lists services across several denominations. Christian Church meets in a new building at Gold and Broadway with Sunday school at 11 am and morning worship at 11, evening service at 7 30, led by Ernest E. Crawford. Other churches include Highland Methodist, First Presbyterian with Ely Opera House services, St John’s Episcopal with Bishop J. Mills Kendrick preaching, First Methodist Episcopal with Rev J C Rollins and guest speaker Rev C A Payne, First Baptist sharing space with Congregationalists, and a large multi-church gathering with joint Bible schools and evening offerings. Also notes a free dance at the ca hall tonight and the finest Kaffir Choir performance advertised.
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Christian Church
Notheast
Gold and Broadway
Ernest E. Crawford
First Presbyterian Church
Ely’ Opera House
Ia. m
Ly. Warren H. DuBose
Christian Endeavor
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Cor
Fourth Street
Silver Avenue
J. Mills Kendrick
Arizona
New Mexico
A. G. Hareison
First Methodist Episcopal Church
J.C. Rollins
Master” Junior League
Epworth League
C. A. Payne
Milwaukee
First Baptist Church
Spain
Kelley
Baptist Young Peoples Volon
Doom Stranwer
Kotaphinay
Dheists Beus Meadamies Vichory
Gihloy Caries
Mr. Collister
Mr. M. Wilsing
Solo
Shelley Mra
Martha Brown-Gibbs
Mes
Gillis
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Women's Christian Temperance Union
W. W. Havens
South Edith Street
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J. M. Soille
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M. E. Church
O'Brian Sinters
Miliine
Ca.’ Sino Hall
Old Winter
M. Mandell
Wm. Chaplin
Shoe Store
Railroad Ave
Bond
Geo. T. Stagg Co. Distillers
Frankfort, KY
Melini & Eakin Bole Agenta
Albuquerque, N. M
New York Fairs
Antonio Armijo
Chile
Third Street
eCrocece
W. L. Trimble & CO
Second Street
Melini & Eakin
Ant Clear
Yellowstore
O. F. C. Whiskles
Moet & Chandon
St. Louis A. BC
Bohemian
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Schlitz Milwaukee
South First Street
Furniture Exchange and Storage CO
J. W. Masters
West Gold Ave
T. A. Lucero
West
Silver Ave
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Strong Block
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Fairview Santa Barbara
Second St
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