22 Jan 1907
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1907
Page
1
Santa Fe County man wins a key House post after a tough contest. Bursum assigns several of his backers to territorial pay roles. President Spiess in his opening address opposes licensed gambling.
The 37th New Mexico legislature convened in Santa Fe with Governor Hagerman set to read his message after a morning session. Members, spectators, and dignitaries filled the chamber as nominations were made for president and speaker, Baca and Dalles winning key leadership roles amid debates on anti gambling measures and extra employe pay.
Islanders protest Governor Swettenham over demands to withdraw Admiral Davis after relief efforts in Kingston. Mayor Tait appeals to the Admiral to stay and aid the stricken city as residents mourn losses, seek order, and await recoveries amid continuing disaster and darkness.
Senator Tillman delivers a fiery speech defending lynching for rape while denouncing critics, praising mob justice for one crime, and accusing opponents of hypocrisy as the Brownsville affair prompts debate and a closed session.
The Arizona Legislature convened amid a Republican lead in the Senate and a Democratic majority in the House. James Doran of Prescott elected president. Noi Hurley of Nace named speaker. John Robinson of Prescott named chief clerk. Bam Webb of Phoenix as assistant. Main agenda includes a bill to abolish gambling, a territory mine tax, and county boundary readjustments. Governor Kibey to deliver message tomorrow.
United States Senator J P F Polliver was unanimously renominated by the publican senate galle tonight with a re election expected tomorrow.
Washington reports public dispatch exchanges between the British secretary of state and the state department on January 21, noting the letters were ignored in the release. The brief indicates friction in communications without detailing specific terms or parties.
The House votes to prohibit corporate contributions to campaign funds after a lengthy session with strong speeches and fervent debate. The measure seeks to curb corporate influence in elections and advance campaign finance reform.
Protests from organized labor lead the secretary to order the commandants at Boston New York and Norfolk navy yards to suspend extra work to align with an eight hour day. Reports claim workers have been on shifts exceeding eight hours including nights Sundays and holidays, violating presidential orders.
The Continental Rubber Company, which makes rubber from Guayule, has purchased large tracts of land in Coahuila, Mexico for 3,250,000 dollars. The deal signals expansion for the firm and ties to its Paso del Norte operations.
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