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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1917
Page
4
Washington Litedse assumes the New Mexico governor’s office Monday morning after a career as a lawyer and rancher. He is described as honest, sturdy, and square dealing, deeply committed to Republican principles and a constructive, fearless leadership style.
The Record argues state institutions were built to serve the public and should not be cut. It cites land grants, finances, and the Normal school, School of Mines, and universities as essential assets expanding with population growth. Preservation is urged amid calls for retrenchment and funding challenges.
A legislative debate describes a county option prohibition amendment as stronger than peers, framed by “bone-dry” men. It aims to abolish the saloon with a phased approach and notes the bill’s cautious progress after weeks of careful deliberation. A metaphor warns of risks if enacted too rapidly.
Secretary Baker defense states Pershing’s force pursued its stated objects upon entering Mexico though not Ville due to home department inefficiency Carranza orders and administration upheaval hindered operations Pershing settled at Colonia Dublan offering limited security to locals fearing further action and questioning if that matched initial orders.
The piece compares war costs and troop deployments under Republican and Democratic administrations. It notes $78.5 million for land forces in the Spanish-American War with about 79,000 troops, then cites Pershing leading 12,000 men in Mexico for ten months at $14 million per month. It hints at a rough outlook for a potential European conflict amid German submarine actions.
Public focus centered on the higher-ups who plotted and profited from the misuse of official information, with little concern for identifying the intermediaries involved in the scheme.
The Albuquerque Morning Journal report on Governor de Baca’s death draws partisan fault lines, challenging Republican blame for his demise and defending de Baca as a capable leader. The piece argues the Democratic party, and native delegates, supported him, while Republicans failed to influence the state convention. It emphasizes de Baca’s tenure and calls for national unity beyond party lines.
A proposed bill by Representative R A Ortiz y Santa Rosa would pay teachers five dollars monthly per night class starter plus five dollars per extra student for adult education. The piece urges passage to further reduce illiteracy, noting New Mexico’s fifth rank and arguing for swift enactment.
A critic urges the Santa Fe New Mexican to publish the judge’s name, accusing him of allowing politicians to speak to him and demanding immediate action to remove him from office.
Governor Ezequiel C de Baca of Las Vegas born November 19 188, son of Tomas and Estefanita Cabeza de Baca. He taught, wrote for La Voz del Pucho, served as deputy clerk in San Miguel County court, and became lieutenant governor after statehood. He presided over the Senate three sessions and was highly regarded before death halted his rise.
Mr Lindsey, a member of Knights of Phytlas lodge and Woodmen of the World, resides in Santa Fe with a family active in public affairs. His wife plays a key role in prohibition and equal suffrage, while a daughter acts as secretary and a son helps as a boy scout. Lindsey won the lieutenant governor race on November 7, defeating C McDonald by 984 votes.
A bill introduced by Representative Judge Barnes proposes a new state flag bearing a heraldic shield recalling Spanish origins and Southwest symbols. Designed by Colonel Ralph E. Twitchell, the flag features an American eagle above a sunburst, Aragon and Castile devices, the Mexican eagle, and red white and blue elements with the motto Creseit Fonda. The design would fly from the Capitol Dome during sessions and on patriotic occasions.
A Des Moines letter writer C W Bryan faces controversy after the Swastika quotes him saying men “doctored” a case before the state supreme court. He says the word meant docketed and attributes the issue to a typographical error. He is contrasted with Major Llewlyn.
The Artesia Advocate quotes fears that at his current pace Zilla could seize the northern Me region, overthrow the fragile government, and crown himself dictator, prompting questions about what actions the U S government might take.
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