Resolution clears for statehood as Taft to sign Monday
Washington Aug 19 The Senate and House push through the New Mexico and Arizona statehood resolution amid pro and anti veto sentiment. If Taft signs Monday, Arizona and New Mexico will move to elections for Congress and state officers with governors to issue proclamations within thirty days.
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Deming Hails Statehood With Bonfire Bright Night
Deming New Mexico August 19 crowds Celebrate statehood with a giant bonfire and a patriotic band performance. Delph Cr. By a famed orator, Major James K. Waddill, and Jude Norman v. Huire are noted as rising figures who may join Congress. Willard Be Holt, editor of the Graphic, is named as the new president of the order.
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New Mexico Event Highlights Speech and Telegraph Celebration
The Mexico advisory board of the National Irrigation congress named an officiant as master of ceremonies. A telegram of congratulations was sent to Senator William Alden Smith. Ten minutes after the House vote telegram, the Graphic published an extra with the glad news. Speeches were praised as among the best in northwest New Mexico. Bonfire materials came from J. A. Mahoney, treasurer of the Democratic state central committee.
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Arizonans Celebrate Statehood After Congress Bill
Arizonans celebrate passage of the statehood bill with jubilant crowds and citywide festivities. The Phoenix Board of Trade forms a nonpartisan committee including Republican and Democratic officials and private citizens to plan the celebration. Bisbee marks the moment with hourlong mine whistle blasts and a torchlight parade.
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Silver City Exuberates Over Statehood News
Silver City New Mexico erupts in joy as telegrams from Washington confirm passage of the statehood resolution. Citizens predict unprecedented growth and prosperity for New Mexico amid widespread enthusiasm and excitement.
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W. B. Walton
W. T. Brice
Washington
New Mexico
Lag Crucs New Statehood Celebrations In Lag Cruces
Lag Cruces New Mexico residents celebrated statehood after Washington announced the outcome around five. Firecracker bursts, shotgun blasts, whistles and bells filled the streets as hundreds gathered to cheer. Firemen paraded with the chemical wagon and crowds showed evident happiness at the victory in the long statehood fight.
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Washington
Roswell Celebrates Statehood News in Jubilant City
In Roswell New Mexico Aug 19 residents welcomed Congress passing the statehood resolution. President Taft expected to sign Monday a citywide celebration followed by extra editions of local papers. Fire whistles rang and Battery A fired a forty seven gun salute amid a mammoth street meeting with speeches from prominent citizens.
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Three Men Seized Over Coatesville Lynching
Coatesville Pennsylvania August 19 three men linked to the mob that dragged Zack Walker from a hospital and burned him to death were jailed in West Chester on first degree murder charges. Joseph Swartz Captain Ek Berry and William H Gilbert were held without bail after initial arrests and questions. District attorney says Swartz helped drag the victim to the field. Rumors of further arrests circulated.
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Special Session to Adjourn Monday or Tuesday
Washington dispatch reports an extraordinary session aiming to adjourn Monday night or Tuesday afternoon after clearing cotton tariff revision stalled by presidential veto. House and Senate push to close, with penalties for delay and roll call demands, as lawmakers depart for recess.
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Artillery Captain Thornton Found Dead at Fort Worden
Captain Frank T. Thornton of the Sixty third Coast Artillery was found dead in his quarters at Fort Worden. He was under arrest for an alleged military discipline infraction. Death appeared caused by an overdose of bromidia used for insomnia. Thornton, born in Indiana, rose through the ranks.
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San Bernardino Fiend Spirited Away to Avert Lynch Threat
Dr A W McDavit was spirited from San Bernardino jail by Sheriff Ralphs and three deputies after discovery that Miss Jesse McDonald had suffered fifteen months in misery in a room adjoining his office. Anonymous letters circulated urging a meeting at the jail tonight.
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Philippine export tax denounced as ruinous trade measure
Philippine Delegate Manuel L. Queston denounces the export tax on hemp copra sugar and tobacco as ruinous to Philippine trade in a House speech stating the tax has done more harm to Filipinos than the Payne Aldrich law has to Americans.
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Congress News: La Follette Pushes Government Rail Ownership
Senator La Follette introduced a resolution for government ownership of Alaska railways and will speak Monday. The House passed the New Mexico Arizona statehood resolution, sending it to the president. Sessions adjourned for lunch and to resume at 1 PM to consider miscellaneous legislation.
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Noted Confederate Veteran Dead in Sweet Springs
Colonel Darwin W. Marmaduke, aged 72, a Confederate Army veteran and brother of John Marmaduke former Missouri governor, died in Sweet Springs, Missouri. His death marks the passing of a Civil War veteran prominent in Confederate service.
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Albuquerques Joyful Sirens Mark End of Struggle
Prolonged whistle blasts and general rejoicing marked the city yesterday as residents celebrate the end of a prolonged struggle. Citizens across neighborhoods voiced relief and pride, with public gatherings and brief ceremonies echoing through streets and avenues.
Statehood Crisis Sparks Citywide Jubilation in Albuquerque
The Morning Journal reports a surge of excitement as New Mexico statehood appears imminent. Crowds gathered around bulletin boards, wires hummed with updates, and merchants forecast a strong business surge once the president signs the bill. Public displays of flags and jubilant crowds mark a historic moment for Albuquerque and the territory.
City mass meeting celebrates New Mexico statehood in Albuquerque
About 150 citizens gathered on Central Avenue for a two hour informal mass meeting to mark statehood. Speakers on the float included Mayor J W Elder and M E Hickey among others, praising statehood and Spanish American citizens’ role in the new state.
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Author Myrtle Reed McCullough Dies by Own Hand in Chicago
James Sydney McCullough, after a 48 hour absence in Wisconsin, returns to Chicago and learns his wife Myrtle Reed McCullough has died by her own action Thursday night. Funeral held. estate valued at about 66,000 dollars. Will reportedly provides income for husband and parents, then to eight charitable institutions after their deaths.
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Fifteen Men Trapped In Hibbing Mine Cave In
Duluth Minnesota August 19 Fifteen miners are buried under tons of earth at the Buffalo and Susquehanna open pit mine east end of Railroad street Hibbing Minnesota. A heavy bank collapse at 1 o clock buried a crew including the rescuers Many workers risk their lives to reach the buried men hoping some survive.
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Strike settled in Britain victory for workmen
Cabinet officers and the Board of Trade, in conference with employers, announced a satisfactory compromise ending the strike in Great Britain. The settlement averts further disruption and outlines agreed terms affecting wages and working conditions.
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Railway Strike Ends After Widespread Rioting and Deaths
London reports say the railway strike settled with workers to return immediately. Disruptions spread to Llanelly and other towns with riots and two deaths. Government officials, led by David Lloyd George, set up a five member joint committee to study the conciliation act of 1907 and oversee the transition to resumed service.
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