House Passes Fee and Salary Bill in 1909 Delay
The legislature approves a fee and salary measure but delays its effect until 1909, signaling a broader shift in compensating county officers in first class counties and reflecting current savings aims.
15 Mar 1907
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1907
Page
1
The legislature approves a fee and salary measure but delays its effect until 1909, signaling a broader shift in compensating county officers in first class counties and reflecting current savings aims.
The New Mexico House passes the Lappe Walters salary bill benefiting treasurers and county assessors, sets fee limits, and delays until 1909 to take effect. It also reviews budget measures for judges salaries and a new education bill with strong qualifications for county superintendents.
The judiciary committee reported a resolution directing Governor Vernon to coordinate a full inquiry into all fund deals since the act of isles. The measure was referred to a special committee for further wetion and review.
Citizens and business leaders denounce a proposed set of appropriations tied to the Albuquerque fair and river works. Local figures, including Mayor Frank McKee and jeweler Arthur Evertt, condemn the plan as bribery and warn it may fail to pass the legislature. The public favors funding genuine projects without strings.
The Thaw case looms with alienists testifying on mental state as defense disputes knowledge of right and wrong. Dr. Flint declares Thaw knew his act was wrong and liable for murder. Cross examination to follow as delays push expected closing to April 1.
Missouri news reports the House passing a bill to limit train dispatchers to eight hours a day, with twelve hours if daytime-only operators are employed, moving to the governor for approval amid other Capitol actions.
The Santa Fe Morning Journal reports the council passed substitute for the Sanchez anti gambling bill with a January 1 1908 effective date. The measure delays enforcement to allow gambling licenses to close and exit, with a unanimous council vote and expected House passage amid gambler opposition.
The Morning Journal reports stalled House action on a veto message amid distrust and delay fears. Debate suggests discourtesy or fear of consequences as the measure lingers without approval.
The anti smuggling bill was followed by unanimous approval of Miera’s amendment to the mounted police law increasing appropriations and salaries and adding three privates. During the session House and Council bills addressed local improvements, land grants, electoral payments, and court procedures, with adjournment motions and ongoing debates as pages closed.
The council votes 8 to 4 sending the appropriation bill to the finance committee amid a test of strength. Supporters concede the measure’s current form has little chance of passage as foes hold a clear minority.
Santa Fe March 14 The council tests strength on the house substitute for bill 142 as members vote on committee referrals. The finance committee is instructed to move quickly as the territory watches a loaded appropriation bill divide the chamber. House bills on roads depositories saloons and charity corporations pass or vote narrowly as the council adjourns for a 3:30 p m recess.
The morning session considered several important items and passed bills under suspension of the rules. Key actions include a tax relief measure delaying delinquency until July 1, 1947 and directing delinquent taxes for prior years to counties with specified fund distribution.
Tomorrow in the house will feature special orders on Artesia Torrance and Garfield counties. Advocates expect the Artesia bill to pass despite council opposition, while Garfield and Torrance county seats spark rival majorities. Informed insiders say no votes exist to move Torrance county seat to Willard.
Francis J Pratt formerly of Cambridge Massachusetts and a longtime postal official is found dead in Pomona California. His death is attributed to appleay with his age tied to the Longfellow centenary observance. The report notes he was a friend of the post and associated with Longfellow.
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