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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1917
Page
4
The Colfax County Road Board audit shows severe mismanagement of funds for the past three years. Traveling Auditor reports expanded expenditures on warrants with unclear purposes and little detail. The findings condemn the board for a disgraceful record keeping and improper use of road funds.
Senator Tally introduces Senate Bill 147 proposing a full reorganization of the state road board and the office of state engineer. The measure envisions a three member nonpartisan board, an engineer employed by the board, county cooperation, and competitive bidding for road work. A meeting is set for the 23rd at the Capitol to gather input from interested parties and prepare for discussion by lawmakers.
The Clayton News criticizes the introduced measure by C W B Bryan for vague drafting. It notes readers and editors cannot parse the multi sentence act and argues the legislature should pursue clearer bills. The piece highlights frustration with Bryan’s proposed laws and calls for accountability.
A critic argues every introduced bill costs taxpayers, about one hundred dollars each, including printing and translation. He cites twenty bills by a Union county registrar candidate, claiming none could become law and would waste about two thousand dollars, harming the county and state. The critic condemns Bryan and his electors for betraying the public trust and misusing election duties.
The Republican National Committee in New York denounces pacifists while pledging hearty support for the President. It cites betrayal of national honor and urges Americans to back a vigorous policy to hold Germany accountable amid its campaign of frightfulness and the severance of diplomatic relations.
President Wilson delays naming the tariff commission members, needing a fifth nonpartisan appointee who will accept presidential guidance and win Senate approval. Four candidates, all free trade advocates, have been rejected. Ida Tarbell declined. Frank Tans is named as chairman, with the panel facing a costly, lengthy selection process.
Lord Northcliffe of the Times and Daily Mail voices puzzlement at President Wilson’s peace without victory speech. The Washington State Department confirms the execution of American citizen Howard L. Elton of Waterbury Conn by the de facto Mexican government, amid reports of his arrest by Carranza authorities.
The article recounts how Howard Elton, an American citizen, was executed in Mexico after a secret trial for politically charged offences. Carranza granted a stay only after pressure from ex governor Simeon Baldwin and the U S State Department, prompting calls for accountability and stronger action by President Wilson to address the murder and protect citizens.
Rio Arriba county with its mountain streams and mild climate is seen as the proper site for a state hatchery. The legislature is being pressed by progressive residents to establish the hatchery, with much of the cost to be borne by the federal government once set up.
Senator Pall of New Mexico warned that bureaucratic overreach harms Pueblo self governance. He cited nine divisions and language barriers, urging a business minded official to investigate, understand, and act. A circular quotes Rep Hernandez opposing higher grazing fees on forest reserves, arguing small livestock owners suffer while large owners shielded from taxation.
A denouncement in Socorro County mocks H O Bursum as a satanic political menace. Bronson Cutting and allies use sensational rhetoric to portray Bursum as a danger to Santa Fe governance, urging drastic measures including a guarded wall around the capital and exclusive access rules as the political conflict intensifies.
President Fayette A Jones of the School of Mines in Socorro proposes a geological bureau made up of willing faculty without extra pay. He notes the mining industry is the state's largest wealth producer and urges the legislature to aid prospectors to discover and develop more mines while metal prices are favorable and financing for development remains accessible.
State Superintendent Jonathan H Wag ner issues a circular to county and city superintendents about eighth grade promotion examinations. The article notes broad support and a push by the current administration to accelerate New Mexico education since statehood, signaling continued rapid progress.
The joint memorial introduced by Hon W D Murray of Grant County outlines how the forest grazing fee system burdens stockmen in this and other states where timber land pretenses are used to extract money for an office holding bureaucracy.
The measure titled blue sky limit governs board authority. Details indicate a framework limiting actions and clarifying powers. The aim is to constrain the board's discretion and ensure transparent oversight.
Supreme Court hears whether state funds in People's Savings Bank and Trust, Lilver City, insured by American Surety, grant state priority by subrogation. In Las Cruces First State Bank, state college funds earlier raised similar questions. District court action by Commissioner Robert P. Ervien seeks to stop defendants from plowing lands under the grazing act amid lease with Lon Cottingham. judge G A Richardson to hear heavy will this inst. Cases may be consolidated for test.
The Magdalena Publishing Company was incorporated for 15000 with 10000 subscribed by E. M. Carter Difford Carter A. H. Carter and C N Tracy. The Aztec Zine Company with capital 2000000 was formed by Les A Spiess of Las Vegas and others.
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