Governor Delivers Message Urging Banking Reform and Education Fixes
The governor calls for a banking board and criminalizes improper banking firms, urges fair county officer pay, and demands equalized property assessments. He highlights public education shortfalls in New Mexico with low months of schooling and large gaps in districts, urging five month terms and county school systems. The message also proposes abolishing several offices, expanding the mounted police, and reforming public lands and revenue practices.
State Executive Advocates Reforms Across Government
The state executive presents a comprehensive set of reform recommendations aimed at broad administration changes. He outlines proposals affecting departments, budgeting, oversight, and efficiency to modernize governance in the Commonwealth.
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It Is Urged Ranger Force Be Augmented
Authorities call for stronger ranger protection to improve performance of duties. Officials urge expanded manpower and resources to ensure better enforcement and coverage across jurisdictions. Community leaders emphasize safety and rapid response.
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Legislature adjourns with limited action in joint session
Special to the Journal from Santa Fe reports the state legislature transacted no business beyond the governor's message in a joint session. Caucuses followed adjournment to prep for early measures, and word circulated that house employees will probably be announced today.
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New Mexico Governor's Message Outlines State Reform Plans
The state legislature, in joint session, receives Governor McDonald's message urging self government, consolidated education boards, and cost reductions. It notes a $542,945.95 treasury shortfall, county debt totals, and calls for reform of prisons as well as the reform school, with a push for broader public works and reorganization of state institutions.
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Burgum’s Standing Falters Over Andrews Support
Fall developments reveal Burgum’s backing of Andrews hurting his base. A former state chairman’s discreet campaign work surfaces, triggering a shift in voter sympathy and leading to a decline in Burgum’s followership.
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Fall
National Committeeman Could Decide Contest Now
Opinion pieces suggest the national committeeman could sway the contest immediately if he participates, with critics labeling the move as a possible turning point for party control. The column weighs potential strategic outcomes and the implications for internal power dynamics.
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Wiseacres
Horst Leads Upset Bid in Santa Fe Race
Special to the Journal from Santa Fe reports Horst, tied to Andrews, gaining in a close senatorial contest. Fall gains ground as Tide weakens, and Fly’s slim odds reduce. Lone’s action could swing the result if he plays tonight.
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New Mexico Senate Contests Stir Hopes and Questions
Santa Fe March 12 The senatorial race remains unsettled with ten days before the first ballot. Alliances form around Bursum and Andrews as Spanish American leaders urge fairness. Senator Crampton praises conservative caucus aims to steer NM toward stable, economical governance while the state party debates reorganization and aims for broad progress.
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Congress
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Governor McDonald Secrecy Over Key Document Sparks Debate
The article questions Governor McDonald’s secrecy about a document named Kilemestece. It ponders whether he fears press handling or the public exposure of the document and notes the governor’s recent range life and unfamiliarity with press customs. Rev. Mr. Seder shows up for early outreach as anti net lines loom.
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New Mexico
Aurora Returns From Far North Exploring Expedition
The Australian exploring ship Aurora under Captain Douglas M. Wilson sails back to Hobart after reaching Adélie Land and the most westerly point attained by the American expedition in 1804. The crew reports landing parties and advances in polar exploration.
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Chicago
Daily News
Hobart
Tasimaenta
Aurora
Douglas M. Wilson
Adélie Land
Roosevelt's time too valuable for jury duty
Mineola New York March 12 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt was drawn as Juror No 7 in the Carmody vs New York Central damage suit but was quickly excused by plaintiff attorney John J Graham who said the colonel is a busy man and would serve humanity better by other duties than three or four days in the case.
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Michael Carmody
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First Colorado jury to include women members
On March 12 an eight man eight woman jury failed to reach a verdict in a bootlegging case. Judge Tague discharged the jury after hours of deliberation as two women pressed for conviction while two others joined the men for acquittal. This marks Colorado’s first jury with women serving.
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Coley
Tt. Eh Tague
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Tague
Texas Cotton Mill Conditions Not Bad
State Labor Commissioner Starling Vigor asserts in a letter to Governor Colquitt that a federal report claiming deplorable Texas cotton mill conditions and wages is false. He says he has investigated and found no truth to the allegations, countering the patronage claims.
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Tex
Colquitt
Starling
Federal
Department of Commerce and Labor
Texas
Youthful Highwaymen Accused of Murder in Valverde Shootout
A coroner's jury in Denver held Edward Setwald and Oscar Cook responsible for the deaths of Andrew L. Loyd and Patrolman William McPherson after a shooting at Loyd's saloon in Valverde following a failed attempt to rob the place.
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Mareh Tinsa
Edward Setwald
Oscar Cook
Andrew L. Loyd
William Mo McPherson
Loyd
Valverde
Suit Instituted for Dissolution of Harriman Rail Merger
Government formally opens fight in United States Supreme Court by filing extensive briefs and petitions. The action targets the Harriman rail merger, with both sides presenting broad legal arguments about antitrust and regulatory standards. Courts weigh jurisdiction and market impact as briefs circulate.
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United States Supreme Court
Dismissal of Petition Attacked by Wickersham and Assistants
Washington March 12 The government urges in a Supreme Court filing that the Ninth Circuit erred in dismissing a petition to dissolve the Union Pacific Southern Pacific merger. Attorney General Wickersham Frank Kellogg and Cordell Severance argue the consolidation harmed competition and increased rates.
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Circuit Court of Appeals
Morning Journal
Washington
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Southern Pact
Supreme Court of the United States
Frank B. Kellogg
Cordenio A. Severance
Edward Harriman
Jacob Schiff
Circuit Court of Appeals of
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W. C. Hook
Southern Pacific
California
Ogder
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Portland
San Francisco
Roosevelt Replies to Campbell Over Recall Commentary
Oyster Bay, March 12. Colonel Roosevelt sharply rebuked Congressman Phillip P. Campbell for a letter remark about overturning Pontius Pilate’s decision. He said Campbell’s comparison to crucifixion is in bad taste and unnecessary. He outlined a limited schedule of upcoming speeches before the Chicago convention.
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Chicago
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Day in Congress Advances Tariff Revision and Fortifications Budget
In session at 2 pm, the Finance committee agreed to vote Thursday on the steel tariff revision bill. The Appropriations committee ordered a favorable report on the fortifications appropriation bill carrying 4,186,235 dollars. Congress adjourned at 7 92 pm until noon Wednesday.
Meeting Notes On Rates And Authorities In Legal Probe
At noon Fretcht rates of the steel corporation railroad subsidiaries were explained to the Stanley investigating committee by G. M. Freer. Representative Littleton said he would introduce Will to meet the legalized monopoly patent decision handed down by the supreme court. Brigadier General lowers insular bureau chief told the committee he assumed responsibility for the delay in transmitting papers in Major Hay case. The panel adopted a resolution calling on the department of justice to reveal whether it was investigating the armetter trust. Adjourned at 8 02 p m until noon Wednesday.
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Freight Train Head-On Collision Near Greencastle
East bound Big Four passenger No. 20 collided head-on with a stationary freight train near Greencastle Indiana. Engineer J C Millam of Indianapolis and an iron worker died. Several crew members were fatally or seriously injured and both engines were demolished. Traffic resumed hours later after wrecking crews arrived.
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Indianapolis
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Dan Hannan
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Indianepolis
Twenty two persons hurt in Wisconsin wreck near Oakwood
Milwaukee March 12 Twenty two persons were said to be hurt and perhaps fatally wounded when a Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul passenger train No 22 derailed and ditched near Oakwood Wisconsin A relay train carried those needing medical aid to Milwaukee hospitals The train included baggage and express cars smoker day coach diner and parlor cars The dining and parlor cars stayed on the track
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Chicago
Patent Monopoly Case May Be Tried Again
Washington March 12 Attorney General Wickersham sharpens the anti trust push after the Supreme Court patent monopoly ruling He asks defeated parties if they will seek a full bench rehearing The government may seek to intervene to argue the legality of patent monopolies under the Sherman Act
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Muarch
Supreme Court
Wickersham
Federals Expect to Garry Battle to General Orozco
Military brief notes strengthening of the garrison at Torreon and hints of loyalty among forces under Trevino. The dispatch suggests loyalist support for General Orozco amid ongoing engagements in the region.
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Orozco
Torreon
Trevino
Confiscation of Firearms in Chihuahua Sparks Three Day Surrender Demand
Morning Journal reports a decree by General Orozco ordering all firearms and munitions “in Chihuahua” to be surrendered within three days or face court martial as rebels gain leverage. The move targets private citizens and merchants, with searches planned after the deadline. A 50 percent import duty cut is also decreed to bolster the revolutionary effort.
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Chihuahuas
Mex
Villa
Ojinaga
Here
Orozco
Torreon
Geronimo Trevine
Monterey
Feterala
Chihuahua
Pascual Croxco
National Revolutionary’ Army
Orosco
Oroszcc
Washington
Jodas Manuel Lujan
Juan Prieto Quemper
Lujan
Luis Terrazas
Prieto Quemper
Baltimore
Ding
Priete Quemper
Taft
Sulascar
Santa Rosatia
Littl
Camargo
Salazar
Sam Dreben
Tracy
Richardson
Soldiers of Fortune
Central America
Philippines
Saligar
Rojas Detained in Chihuahua by Orozco General
Rebel garrison at Ciudad Juarez reports Lionel Antonio Rojas will not return to the city and will be kept in Chihuahua by General Pascual Orozco. A shipment of 2,000 rifles and ammunition for the rebels is expected to arrive, with authorities hopeful it may enter Juarez if Washington gives no contrary instruction.
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Pascual Orozco
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President Tart Weighs Mexico Crisis With Texas Officials
President Tart plans a conference with Secretary Stimson Senator Culponean and Texas leaders to discuss neutrality laws and possible aid to Mexico. The group aims to present Texas authorities with the strict enforcement of neutrality rules amid the crisis.
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