Honest Government Triumph in Legislature Victory
The piece condemns the Bursum machine and its campaign of personal and retaliatory legislation. It calls the legislature’s victory a striking example of the old adage that plans by politicians fail.
24 Mar 1907
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1907
Page
1
The piece condemns the Bursum machine and its campaign of personal and retaliatory legislation. It calls the legislature’s victory a striking example of the old adage that plans by politicians fail.
A long discussion of political maneuvers shows Governor’s proposals carried out while vetoes were sustained. The fighting party lines hardened and the administration emerged stronger after bitter contests, with details about campaigns, figures, and the political machine in play.
The Bursam faction pressed desperate tactics as the session closed. A prejudiced report accused the governor of high crimes with no link to him. The governor’s message was suppressed in the house and the vote showed only a bare majority for the machine. The council rejected the report amid widespread contempt.
The piece credits Governor Hagerman with dismantling a decade old political machine in New Mexico ten months after taking office. It lauds fearless leadership and public sentiment awakening as decisive forces against veteran politicians and foretells lasting reform.
The article recalls seven House members who refused the political machine and warned they would block legislation if they did not join. It highlights Abbott of Colfax, Walters of San Juan, Lueers of Bernalillo, Ruppe, Hudspeth, Moran of Luna, and others for voting against the machine on key bills and praising their independent stances.
Harry K Thaw deemed mentally capable and a daily adviser to Intelli gently with lawyers Unanimous verdict of his counsel is reported.
Governor Hagerman urges pause on gambling ban and pushes school law revisions. Council member Sples backs a sane supply bill while opposing machine-led extremes. Public printing reforms and a bid to refocus patronage come amid broader legislative advances and clashes.
A damaged OCR fragment reports a steamer grounding near the Columbia River mouth, naming Captain J. Danelle and vessel Sante Ant Cheyenne. It mentions a receiver in Weoming and a death months earlier, with unclear dates and places.
Mrs. Thaw testifies there is no insanity or epilepsy in four generations of Thaw’s direct line. Attorneys for Harry K. Thaw file affidavits from defense experts contending he understands the proceedings. Justice Fitzgerald to decide if a lunacy commission will be appointed after reviewing defense and alienist affidavits.
In a fierce engagement, two hundred clans suffered many injuries as Honduran forces clashed with Nicaraguans. Reports allege treacherous troops defected to the enemy, compromising defense.
From Managua March 23 Advices report President Bonilla of Honduras defeated near Marieita after ten hours of fighting. Captured include General Setero Barahona wounded and General Christmas the American soldier formerly of Memphis. Zelaya directs operations from Managua as 200 prisoners and 3 artillery pieces fall to revolutionists. Tegucigalpa may be captured. nearby towns declare for the revolution.
March 23 dispatch from Nicaraguan minister confirms a major victory near Marati and predicts Tegucigalpa may fall soon. It reports San Pedro Sula Faperanzia Paga and Comangal on Honduras north coast already in Nicaraguan hands.
Washington reports Secretary Root toasts the peace efforts between Mexico and the United States at a dinner hosted by the Mexican ambassador and Mrs Creel in honor of Mr and Mrs Root. The toast signals strong pacification ties and close bilateral relations.
An alleged mine fakir was arrested in Missouri on telegraphic orders from Jefferson City based on a Polk approved requisition from Acting Governor Minore of Arkansas. Indictments allege Sebastian county residents swindled about 5400 in a California mine deal. McGhan claims all transactions were legitimate and offered no further comment. he will be returned to Arkansas.
Reports from Bucharest indicate order has been restored in Doroger while disturbances spread to other regions. Reinforcements are dispatched into Moldavia as government records show efforts to suppress the unrest with limited injuries. The chaotic scene involves limited personnel and disrupted communities amid ongoing security actions.
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