Good Roads and Drainage At Bat
The week opens with active legislative work on suffrage and prohibition as lawmakers return to the capitol. A Llewellyn Gonzales resolution seeks a people vote next general election on women’s suffrage while prohibition debates tilt toward McDonald’s original plan. Road funding gains urgency as the state eyes a 1.17 million dollar federal match, likely via a small mill levy, with the Taxpayers association preparing a levy plan. Drainage for the Rio Grande dominates talks, with state engineers and Holm C Bursum pushing for early surveys and federal aid, as Albuquerque hosts drainage meetings to hear all inputs and guide a comprehensive plan.
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Llewellyn and
Gonzales
Dona Ans
New Mexico
Kven
National Congress
Llewellyn- Gonzales
Rome
Carefely
Rio Grande
Lbwalkers
Albuquerque
Rio Grand
Holm C. Bursum
United States Reclamation Service
U. S
Washington
More Whiskey Consumed in 1916 Than Since 1909
Washington reports that U S whisky consumption in 1916 was higher than any year since 1909. Tax returns show whisky beer and cigarettes produced and taxed yielded about 262 million dollars, with whisky revenue rising over 1915. Growth links to prosperity and rising cigarette use among women. beer totals also described with year to year changes.
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Washington, D. C
Br Department
State Has No Right To Funds In Hands Of Commissioner
A long editorial argues against state funds held by the land commissioner. It cites New Mexico statehood land grants, designated uses for proceeds, and the need for escrow for land sales and leases. The piece notes potential legislative change to deposit funds with the state treasurer and warns of escrow dynamics and possible refunds when lands are clear listed.
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Land Department
Poe
Albuquerque Evening Herald
New Mexico
Smith
Union County
Insane Asylum
Oral College
Military Institute
Santa Fe
Int County
Supreme Court For the
United States
Congress
Trt
Department At
Washington
The
Land Commission
State Institutions Need Much Revenue Bond Issue Proposed
The piece argues New Mexico funds state institutions poorly compared with other states and contemplates a half million dollar bond to cover urgent needs. It notes no widows pensions or poor farms, while Arizona and California provide broader welfare. A workers compensation act and poor houses are planned.
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New Mexico
University of Arizona
Tance
University of New Mexico
Arizona
Union
California
Governor Calls for Resignations of Officials
The governor urges the resignations of all state board members including school, asylum, and commission members. Some terms end soon, but the move fuels speculation about politics and possible appointments to the Senate. Democrats face job losses and potential reappointment chances fade. Secretary of State Antonio Lucero denies knowledge of the plan.
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Senate
Antonio Lucero
President doubles area of Gran Quivira Monument
President Wilken issued a proclamation expanding the Gran Quivira national monument in Torrance county after a recommendation by the School of American Research the Museum of New Mexico and the general land office. The government will help fence preserve and excavate the ruins near the Abo transcontinental highway twenty three miles from Mountainair.
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Wilken
School of American Research
Museum of New Mexico
General Land Office
Gran Quivira National Monument
Torrance
Mountainair
Albuquerque
Traveling Auditor Report Details Office Finances and Plans
The annual report of W. G. Sargent state auditor shows receipts of 2,155,734.9 dollars and warrants of 2,255,043.90 with a balance on hand of 1,247,278.34. It covers A. G. Whittier’s period April 1 to November 30, 1916, and notes 26,640 miles traveled, sixteenth counties audited, and proposed expansion including school districts and municipalities audits to improve public service.
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W. G. Sarkent
A. G Whittier
Ofice
Grant County
Silver City
Curry
Eddy
McKinley
Roosevelt
San Miguel
Socorro
Valencia
Public Lands
Supreme Court
Earnest
Military iInstitute
Deaf and Dumb Asylum
Museum of New Mexico
Insane Asyllum
State Tax Commission
The
Corporation Commission
Law Tech Building and Loan Associations
State University
Beacons in New Mexico faced with new land and tax bills
House Joint Memorial No. 1 seeks three million acres of public land in New Mexico for Rio Grande drainage projects. Senate Memorial No. 1 protests doubling grazing fees on forest land. Salaries of state officials to be funded from designated funds. coal probe remains stalled. Legislation reflects broad activity with nearly two hundred bills before the legislature. A Santa Fe meeting leads to a push for a bone dry law by the dry lobby.
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Gonzales and
Llewellyn
Congress
New Mexico
Rio Grande
Lane
Senate Joint Memorial
William D. Murray
Grant
Federal Bureau of Forstry
Commonwealth
Senate
State Land Office
Smith
Colfax
Land Office
House
Sandoval
State Land Office reports rising receipts and transfers
During the two year period ending November 30 1916 the State Land Office transacted more business than ever before. Receipts totaled 1 992 860 46 for the period with a cash balance of 606 853 19. Transfers to the State Treasurer for income funds reached 653 638 91 and to permanent funds 389 794 82, with boosts over prior periods. Maintenance funds and public lands allocations totaled 198 549 48 and 144 024 06 respectively, while total cash payments rose to 1 306 007 27, up 399 517 67 from the two prior years. The report notes rapid income growth from state lands and references Publicity law funding for promotional use. Total operating expenses were 566 000 00 with 61 468 07 returned to funds. Continued text notes page five.
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State Land Office
Spene
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Bat
Clark
McDonalds
McDonald
Office of State Traveling Auditor
Justices of the Peace
Office of Traveling Auditor
Office of State Travelin Auditor
Office of State Auditor
Bank Caminer
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