Unanimous verdict on appointing power versus elected officials
The Morning paper argues that city officials are chosen by presidential appointment to ensure fitness, while popular elections stir political feeling and lead to choices based on party lines rather than merit. It questions applying this verdict to statehood and cites deeper corruption beyond simplistic fixes.
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Washington D.C
Armerecant
Peach
Manny
Smith
Jones
Students of Political Economy
General Prichard to Resign as Attorney General
The New Mexican reports that Attorney General George W. Prichard has offered to resign by June 1 to allow Governor Hagerman to appoint a lawyer more agreeable to the executive. Prichard has served fifteen months and is praised for a satisfactory record, with the paper urging harmony within the Republican party and warning against potential controversies.
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Prichard
Mesteans
George W. Prichard
Hagerman
Commonwealth
New Mexico
New Mexican
Repubican Party
City Criticizes Expert Opinion on Water Plant Value
A letter argues against spending city funds for expert analysis of the water works. It praises Alderman Hanley for offering his own opinion for free and questions why a formal assessment was sought at costs up to $250,000. The piece notes shifting estimates and defends Hanley’s views on Kalametin pipe.
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Hanley
Alderman Hanley
February Exports Show Broad Growth In Exports
February exports of domestic products totaled 141.7 million dollars, up 44 million from a year earlier, led by breadstuffs and cotton with about eight million each. Provisions rose 4.5 million, with eight months of the fiscal year posting a 199.008 million rise since July 11. The February export excess over imports was 37.5 million, and the year-to-date excess reached 304 million. Prices for wheat and cotton are falling, likely stimulating further exports.
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Ays Henry Clows
Rumors and Deals at Washington Amid White House Buzz
Washington reports swirl around Hank Rogers and the White House over the Truman-Gillespie anti trust inquiry. A bill to set aside land in South Dakota for a buffalo herd and a plan to build a trans Central American railway are also discussed as policy moves.
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Washington, D. C
TH. H. Rogers
White House
Washington
Hoowevelt
Fettelling
Th. H Rogers Rogers
Congress
H. H. Rogers
Hf. H. Rogers & Co
Rogers
Or United
Maine
Guatemala
Buffalo
Washington, D.C
Wuftal
Second District Court News Highlights Pending Dockets
The Second District Court opened with no grand jury reports today while US and territorial juries are summoned for later in the week. Notable cases include Vigil vs La appealed from precinct No 3 for a $75 debt, and Caledonian Coal Co vs Santa Fe Railway for alleged freight rate discrimination set for March 26. New suits listed involve Meek vs Springer for $3.50, Garcia & Co. vs Cross for $120, Chambers vs Rutherford for $129.80, and others seeking titles or exemptions. the docket shows ongoing title disputes and garnishments.
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Second Judicial District Court
United States Grand Jury
Peper
Alliott
Eveater
Eslavio
Marcel la
Lie Justien
Caledonian Coal Company
Santa Fe Railway Company
United States
Petit Jury
Territorial Petit Jury
United States Court
B. Meek
Wil Springer
Court of Justice of the Peace
Craig
Springer Transfer Company
E. W. Dobson
B. G. Garcia and
Death by Own Action in New York City
A New York health department summary reports 660 suicides last year 148 women and 512 men. Reasons include poverty access to means and crisis. Drownings 40 percent of self inflicted deaths but many accidents labeled accidental. A tale of personal crises and tragic acts with commentary from Dr. Gullfoy.
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New York
Wai H. Gullfoy
Temple
Desert
Kary
Guilfey
Call for Republican Primaries and Convention
Call for Republican primaries and a city convention in Albuquerque New Mexico. Primaries set for March 24, 1908 at 7 30 p m in sevial wards to select delegates for the city convention at Colombo hall March 26 1906 to nominate candidates for city offices including minor two year terms city clerk treasurer two council seats and school board seats. Each ward gets fifty delegates. primaries in Ward 1 City Hall Ward 2 old K P Hall Ward 3 Elks Theater Ward 4 Abram Building. Also notes for ladies aid reception and charity events at Congregational church and other fundraisers with merchant lunch at White Elephant.
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Republican Party
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Colombo Hall
First Ward
Pirst
Second Ward
Board of Education
Third Ward
Fourth Ward
Bey M. E. Hickey
K. of P Hall
KB. B. Harseh
KB. B. Harseh. ' the ‘Third Ward
Elks' U Opers
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