19 Jan 1909
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1909
Page
1
A city bond issue in Albuquerque urges residents to vote for a $290,000 sewer bond as a decisive step toward a greater Albuquerque. The message stresses every taxpayer must vote today to support the project and ensure city readiness for mission work and public works.
City faces a $299000 bond issue to fund a comprehensive sewer and paving program. Officials tout health, growth, and economic benefits while urging early polling and worker time off to vote.
Governor Curry delivers a hopeful biennial message to the Thirty-Eighth Legislature of New Mexico praising population growth to about 450000, minimal panic damage, strong cattle sheep sectors, ongoing irrigation and Elephant Butte dam projects, and prospects for statehood with tax relief and education funding emphasized.
Paducah Kentucky January 18 damage suits totaling seventy five thousand dollars were filed in federal court by L M Wood and Mrs Kaura Toomey alleging cruel treatment by David A Amos and 269 alleged night riders on February 1 1908 they were forced to endure freezing weather in their night clothes.
Mitelelphia January 18 Topics of impeniian interest to the Jews of the entire country will be discussed at the twenty first council of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations which Dbging in this city tomorrow Suneu Wolf of Washington will preside at a symposium of Jewish authorities on various phases of Jewish activity in America Jacob H Schiff of New York Secretary Oscar J Straus Mrs Hugo Rosenberg of Pittsburg national president of the Council of Jewish Women and Dr William Friendman of Denver are among them who will take part
In Hamilton Ohio Judge Murphy sentenced Buck Cottongame a Kentucky feudist to life in the penitentiary for the murder of Parish Arnet. Arnet had accused Cottongame of wrecking his home. During the sentencing the father of Arnet fell dead in the courtroom.
The thirty-eighth New Mexico territorial legislature convened in Santa Fe with Charles A Spiess as council president and EB A Micra as house speaker. Governor Curry read a strong first message urging immediate action on statehood, legal reforms, parole, roads, and liquor policy, signaling broad support in the body.
Willett of New York is cut off in the midst of a torrent of invective directed at the occupant of the White House as Congress halts the attack.
In Washington on January 18, Mr. Willett of New York delivered a bitter attack on President Roosevelt during general debate in the House, depicting the president as a mock hero tyrant and a pig while blasting his policies and character. The remark sparked intense controversy as lawmakers weighed the sharp rebuke amid ongoing political tensions.
House Committee on Territories completes work on a measure admitting Arizona and New Mexico as states. Rep Hamilton will report likely Wednesday proposes statehood with expected early passage. Senate fate hinges on Senator Beveridge who has not stated views. Washington January 1.
The House clipped off a pension bill as Willett sparked clashes with Mr Hughes, pushing a fierce attack on President Roosevelt. The chair ruled remarks offensive at times, and Willett was admonished after an outburst comparing the president to a gargoyle. The debate ended with a party vote denying further remarks.
The reports detail the 68th fiscal year starting December 1 1906 with an opening balance of 560 000 90, receipts 1 778 612 36 and disbursements 1 711 244 63 leaving a cash balance of 427 238 73. Bonds totaling 2 305 000 are issued to fund armory and capital programs. 125 000 in debt paid, 20 000 due this year. six per cent bonds redeemed, four and five per cent bonds outstanding. Tax rate reduced to thirteen mills, one mill levy yields about 34 000 rising to 42 000 with increased valuation. Net indebtedness 961 319 18 after sinking funds, with high credit rating and strong financial management noted.
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