New Mexico Seen as Promising State Hopeful in Southwest
The Globe-Democrat essay argues against Arizona opposing joint statehood, noting New Mexico's vast 79 million acres, diverse climate, mineral wealth, and growing population. It highlights irrigation progress, land grants, and the potential benefits of statehood for both territories, while warning against undervaluing New Mexico's prospects.
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New Mexico
Voraker
Arizona
Globe-Democrat
New México
Southwest
New Mexico Debt Figures Compared With Arizona Burden
Traveling Auditor Safford compiles territorial and county debts for New Mexico and Arizona, showing New Mexico at 4.56 million total versus Arizona’s about 3.3 million in state obligations. The piece argues Arizona would bear far more state debt, while New Mexico would be lighter, amid partisan replies. It cites figures, quotes Secretary Shaw on Chinese labor, and notes past election results and upcoming regional events in Santa Fe and Albuquerque.
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Safford
New Mexico
Arizona
Likte McGinty
Awhen
Shaw
Salisbury
North Carolina
Republican Party
Republican ‘Party
Santa Fe
B.S. Rodey
A. Larrazolo
Rodey
Larraxzolo
W. A. Sutherland
Sutherland
Thie Cly
Philippines
United States
Philippine Islands
Cen
Grant County Republican Convention Nominates Local Ticket
The Grant County Republicans met in Silver City and nominated a ticket for county offices. Key picks include W. H. Jack for County Commissioner, Charles A. Farnsworth for Sheriff, Clark Rogers for Collector and Treasurer, Benjamin F. Wheeler for Assessor, James A. Shipley for Probate Clerk, George H. Under for Probate Judge, and BE L. Bajoe for County School Superintendent. Delegates to territorial and constitutional conventions named, with resolutions endorsing Governor Hagerman’s investigations and praising H. O. Bursum while supporting joint statehood and salary-based officer pay reform.
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Grant County
Silver City
W. H. Jack
Oak Grove
Victor Culbertson
Sapello
Charles A. Farnsworth
Clark Rogers
Lone Mountain
Benjamin F. Wheeler
Lordsburg
James A. Shipley
George H. Under
BE. L. Bajoe
New Mexico Normal School
Frank EB. Andrews
Las Vegas
F. A. Bush
W. H. Newcomb
Turner
H. H. Betts
W. D. Murray
Central
D. H. Kedzie
Percy Wilson
John Deegan
Santa Rita
Sanford Robinson
Steeple Rock
Hagerman
H. O. Bursum
Territorial Republican Committee
Territorial Penitentiary
W. H. Andrews
Congress
New Mexico
Arizona
Fla. Bush
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Albuquerque Citizen
Citizen Publishing Company
Strickler
W. T. McCreight
Albuquerque
Colorado
Bonaparte
Naval Academy
Maine
Andrews
M. Scott
James
Spencer
Fairvinn
Torrence County
Kevin Green
Des Moines
Union County
Hagermin
Simpson Morgan
Textco
Roosevelt County
Jacob M. Blum
Fairview
Sierra County
H. Weatherly
RO. Barrett
Pinos Altos
J. H. Sloan
David M. White
William F. Cochran
Carlsbad
East Las Vegas
Rocinda
Scenic Road
Arthur Trelford
Territorial Pententiary
Pecos Forest Reserve
J. Sample
Hoy Fischer
Gonzales Ste
Nnce
Walt
Territorial
New Mexican
Bisbee
Kinderkarten
Jaffa Grocery Co
Silver Ave
P.matteucci
North First Street
B. K. Adams
Conners
Fifth and
Railroad Avenue
Andreas Romrk Gold
Balling
Pioneer Bakery
South First Street
Dunlap
Hawes
Perrin, Dent and Hansom
Nettleton
Manhattan
Earl & Wilson
MVM
Mandell
C. W. Strong
Yuma
Yura
Dean
D. D. Coverdale
West Gold Avenue
Born Telephones
Loudon
Jersey
Colo
West Railroad Avenue
Williams Drug Company
Blue Front
Merchants Cafe
South Second Street
WN. M
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