Indiana Club Urges Statehood Help From Indiana Senators
Petition signed by over 300 former Hoosiers in Albuquerque and Las Vegas asks Senator Beveridge to back New Mexico statehood. Indiana club leaders urge former residents to write to Indiana senators and pressure for immediate admission supported by both major parties and national platforms.
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Gress
Washington
Chicago
Indiana
Albuquerque
Albouquerque
The
Morning Journal
Las Vegas
E. V. Long
New Mexico
Indiana Club
Hoosier Club
United States
Congress
Peril to Form in Citizens of Endeans
A Las Vegas committee forwards a public statement to former Indiana citizens now in New Mexico urging united action for New Mexico statehood. Judge Long’s letter requests publication and outlines support for reinstating Indiana’s admission role, praising New Mexico’s education, institutions, and growing economy.
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Las Vegas
Morning Journal
Judge Long
Albuquerque Journal
Albuquerque
N. M
New Mexico
Beveridge
Hoosier Club
Territory
Optic
Senate
Long
Hoosier Club of
San Miguel County
Congress
Hoosier
Western Fraternal congress ends session in Baltimore hotel
The Western Fraternal congress of twenty six fraternal organizations representing about two million people closed its session at the Baltimore hotel. C B Gardner of Dallas Texas was elected president. The societies adopted a resolution protesting high rates proposed in bills in several state legislatures.
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Kansas City
Western Fraternal Congress
Baltimore
C. B. Gardner
Dallas
Tex
Newlands Re elected to Senate by Nevada Legislature
Carson Nev Jan 27 United States Senator Francis G Newlands was reelected to serve another term by joint ballot of the Nevada legislature. A resolution naming Newlands as a potential presidential candidate was approved for consideration.
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Carson, Nev
United States
Francis G. Newlands
Nevada
Newlands
Feuding at Mine Workers Convention Sparks Debate
At the United Mine Workers of America session in Indianapolis delegates clash as President Farrington questions use of funds for national organizers, while President Lewis accuses him of breaking convention policy and demands clarification on payroll and past practices. Frances Feehan and Sawie figure in leadership disputes as speakers contend over charges and policy.
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Morning Journal
Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers of America
Farrington
Illinois
National Treasury
Lewis
Sawie
Frances Feehan
John Mitchell
California Delays Anti Japanese Legislation Action
Sacramento January 27 actions on bills to bar aliens from land ownership and corporate membership, and to restrict residence were postponed for one week. Governor Gillett and Assemblyman Drew cited a forthcoming Roosevelt letter. Senate leaders also dropped efforts pending federal guidance.
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Morning Journal
Sacramento
Cal
Roosevelt
Gillett
A. M. Drew
State Department
Grove L. Johnson
Wien Corporation
Johnson
San Francisco
Congress
Washington, D. C
J. N. Gillett
California
Theodore Moosevelt
Anthony
San Praneisco
Manchuria
Korea
Japan
Committee On Federal Relations
Congress Cannot Discipline Without Senate Authority
Senator Laxige and fellow foreign relations committee members say Congress lacks power to discipline without Senate approval. The remarks highlight tensions over constitutional authority and oversight.
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Washington
Laxige
Senate
Congress
Outlook for Enabling Act Passage Boosts Territory Admission
The House Committee on Territories advances a bill designed to overcome opposition to admitting new territories. Supporters say the measure clears the path for statehood and accelerates territorial admission amid broad backing.
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House Committee On
Legislature Haste and Delay Mark New Mexico Session
In Santa Fe on January 27 the New Mexico legislature saw little work as many bills remain in committees and officials anticipate slow action. Proposals focus on limiting employe payrolls, curbing graft, and raising salaries for clerks in lower class counties while awaiting Washington signals on statehood. Traveling Auditor Bafford backs salary progress in certain counties and the council adjourned after brief sessions.
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House
Barto
Washington
Senate
Bernalillo
Reaven
Chaves
Crimor
Salarion
Bafford
New Mexico
Albuquerque City Council Authorizes 290000 Dollar Sewer Bonds
The Albuquerque City Council passed an ordinance by suspension of the rules authorizing 290 000 sanitary sewer bonds to fund a city sewer system. Bonds are to be sold starting March 1, 1909 with bid results announced after a council meeting.
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Albuquerque
James H. Wroth
Greater
Wroth
San Francisco
Auge
Beaven
Coon
Conroy
Learnard
Coen
New Mexico
City of
Chicago
New York
Congress
United States of America
Palix H. Lester
John T.m'manus
Land Grants Instead of Cash for New States Arizona New Mexico
House committee on territories moves to defeat Arizona and New Mexico statehood bills by end of next week proposing land grants by the federal government to liquidate territorial debts. New Mexico would gain two representatives and Arizona one at large. Governor Kibbey of Arizona backs swift admission with minimal senate opposition. Postmaster confirmations and removals accompany the update on governorship appointments and rural NM post offices.
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Senate
New Mexico
Arizona
Kibbey
Statehood
Doorminers
Washington
Congress
House
Sisterhood of States
Shearon
Frank W. Shesaron
Santa Fe
N. M
Paul A. F. Walter
William F. Buckingham
Humboldt, Ariz
Noni
Colfax County
J. M. Crystal
Guardsmen May Be Sent to Globe After Mine Discharges
Thousand men discharged from the Old Dominion Copper Company at Globe may trigger troop deployment to preserve order. Arizona board districts in Phoenix and Yuma have instructions to prepare units for immediate movement to Globe on short notice amid unrest rumors and miner union activity.
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Associated Press
Phoenix
Ariz
Yuma
National Board of Arizona
Globe
Arizona
Old Dominion Copper Company
Western Federation of Miners
Neo
Mining Tension Prompted Guard Mobilization in Glebe
Acting Governor J. Page orders Arizona National Guard units to hold in readiness for possible deployment to Glebe amid expected miner unrest. Authorities aim to prevent violence as tensions rise in mining camps near Phoenix.
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Phoenix
Aria
J. Page
National Guard of
Arizona
Glebe
Witness Wilkie Testifies On Secret Service Budget
Chief Wilkie of the Secret Service faces a three hour questioning before the House Appropriations Subcommittee. He explains staffing cuts moved nine agents to the Department of Justice and calls for a larger 153000 appropriation after rising counterfeiting amid financial stringency.
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Washington
House Committee On Appropriations
Wilkie
Secret Service
Department of Justice
Albuquerque Sewer Department Seeks Engineering Staff Increase
The sewer committee proposes raising the engineering force for the new sewer system to prepare bid specifications within ninety days. Recommendation includes six new positions with specified monthly salaries and raising the city engineer’s salary to 160 dollars, with total payroll around 600 dollars per month. Expense to be borne by bond sales and staff to work under the sewer committee during specification completion.
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Sewer Committee
City of
Albuquerque
Gray
One Das
Engineering Corps
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Santa Fe, N. M
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Itty Morning Journal
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