Governor Vetoes Sierra County Seat Change Bill
Governor Curry vetoed House Bill No 256 moving Sierra county seat from Hillsboro to Cutter citing lack of public input. A new bill No 279, proposing a June 1 1910 vote with adjusted county lines, passed in the House while Hillsboro backers pledged opposition in the Senate. Several other bills and resolutions proceeded in the session with multiple votes and committee actions.
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House Passes General Appropriation Bill After Long Debate
Debate over the general appropriation bill continues behind closed doors with the house voting 12 to 1 on changes. The territorial engineer's office funding and educational and charitable appropriations dominate talks as the bill moves to the council tomorrow, with conference possible to speed passage.
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Steering Committee Bans Debated In Afternoon Session
The entire afternoon session was taken up by discussion of bills as members reviewed a list of proposed bans from the steering committee. The debate highlighted key provisions and potential impacts on governance and policy.
Demurrer Sustained in Libel Suit Cases
Judge John J. McFie in Santa Fe New Mexico sustains the demurrer to the indictment against Journal Publishing Company operators of the Morning Journal The indictments filed three years ago by J Wallace Raynold former territorial secretary allege criminal libel over Morning Journal articles about Raynolds political record
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Council Rejects Inquiry Resolution for Congressional Probe
The council votes seven to four against adopting a resolution calling for a congressional investigation, declining to initiate a formal inquiry.
New district attorney for McKinley County
Santa Fe March 15 The council failed to pass a resolution urging Congress to send a joint committee to New Mexico to assess statehood and defeated 7 to 4. Council debates over local option bills and territorial affairs followed as McBee seeks to move bills 95 and 113 from committee, with several other house and council measures advanced or sent to the Governor.
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Council Passes Several House Bills Reported by Steering Committee
The council approved multiple bills from the steering committee list including House bills 18 11 99 114 197 184 and 149. Bills cover good time allowances for convicts recording United States patents to land fixing county mileage at twelve cents per mile bringing stolen property into the territory prohibiting sale of imitation Indian goods and other related measures.
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French Telegraph Operators Strike Over Post Office Dispute
Paris reports a general strike by post office telegraphers after a March 15 meeting of five thousand members. The walkout protests perceived tyranny in promotion and insults to association leaders by M. Simyan. Police court sentences followed for eight clerks, and international links were disrupted though the bourse and telephone lines saw limited impact. London telegraph and cable were affected by the night storm and routing via New York.
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Modification of commerce law looked for
Morning Journal reports urged efforts against railroad pooling and combinations. It notes BH Harriman aims to foster a mutual understanding on traffic arrangements and uniform rates benefiting stockholders. A conference in Pasadena is linked to this plan where Harriman attends.
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Insurgent Rule Fight Ends With Cannon Vote Victory
After a heated session the House approved new rules 211 to 172, reelecting Joseph G Cannon as speaker. The Fitzgerald resolution created a calendar for unanimous consent and gave the minority a preference on certain motions, reshaping how bills reach the floor.
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Successor 15 Named For Harper
W H Stephens former president of the Los Angeles chamber of commerce was chosen to fill the unexpired term of mayor A G C Harper. He took office ten minutes after selection and will serve until March 26 recall elections. A special grand jury was ordered to probe Harper era corruption claims, with thirty men summoned to appear. FE T Karl defends his role and says disclosures may follow.
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Chamber of Commerce
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Evenings Express
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Bryan Considers Senate Run in Nebraska
Chicago March 15 William J Bryan said in an interview he may be a receptive candidate for the U S Senate from Nebraska in 1911 to replace Elmer J Burkett He noted Nebraska has adopted the Oregon plan of popular elections and he would prefer a Democrat win in 1910 if possible He believes the Democratic party is in strong condition and has a good chance to control Congress.
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Rochester man commits suicide over fiancée betrayal in Oklahoma
W N Kaistey of Rochester Washington killed himself in a McAlester Oklahoma hotel by swallowing creosote. He left a letter to his mother claiming his fiancee took all his money and deserted him.
Farragut Torpedo Boat Damaged in Harbor Collision
Farragut torpedo boat suffered heavy damage after colliding with destroyer Davis in San Diego harbor. The ship entered Mare Island yard leaking badly and was placed in dry dock with repairs likely. In Texas, Speaker Kennedy resigned. John J Marshall elected speaker by unanimous vote.
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Wright railroad bill grants rate-setting power to state
Sacramento March 15 The Wright railroad bill passed the assembly by 48 to 5, granting the state railroad commission authority to fix maximum rates. The measure aims to regulate freight and passenger charges across the state.
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