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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1917
Page
5
In Santa Fe 1917 discussion surrounds a governor signed call for resignations across penal and educational boards including sheep cattle sanitary and county road panels. Debate centers on whether one commissioner could reduce costs while maintaining oversight versus keeping three commissioners to ensure checks and balance amid constitutional and statutory limitations.
The Cimarron News-Citizen attacks the State Record and Governor E C de Baca era officials, denouncing obscene language while arguing resignations would empower the governor and Sub-Gov Veeder to reshuffle minor state posts. The piece warns this plan threatens the state senate and public welfare. Three main actors named include the governor, Sub-Gov Veeder, and various state editors.
A lengthy critique argues the Mexico American joint commission failed as Carranza refused ratification. Pershing’s forces may leave Mexico while Taft Wilson administrations fizzle, and the public fizzle continues with the army and Congress.
The piece argues the United States should actively pacify Mexico similar to Cuba Haiti and Santo Domingo to restore order and secure borders. It critiques Carranza and other Mexican leaders as incompetent and urges urgent action, while noting a senate amendment to abolish the state corporation commission and shift powers to a governor is discussed but not endorsed.
The Wilson administration signals a bond issuance to cover a looming deficit, with Panama Canal bonds to be offered as a crisis measure. Critics accuse the Democrats of lengthy fiscal mismanagement since 1913, warning of a political reckoning in 1918 as tax and Army plans falter and enlistment shortfalls grow.
A verse about how effort and attitude shape fortune. Smile ushers in warmth, hustle brings success, and shunning effort leads to defeat. The poem contrasts cheer and toil with misfortune, noting harmony comes from labor and rhythm of daily life. Grimble hints at discord when things go wrong.
Poem credits Jonas Cook of Chickasha Oklahoma praising thought as the engine of progress. It links sand to glass and telescope to star reading, then lists trains, wind, cattle thirst, telecommunication, electricity, and lighting as modern wonders born from thought.
The piece notes proposed Capitol additions with estimated costs of 100000 to 125000, supporting use of convict labor from the state penitentiary. It argues offices are crowded, urges funds for state fair and educational institutions, and praises the legislature for a broad, economy minded program.
Utah's new Democratic governor Simon Bamberger outlines a sweeping program to pass long delayed reforms. He blames the GOP Legislature for a 500000 deficit, urges economy, creates boards to run state institutions, boosts teacher pay, funds road work, and pushes a workingmen's compensation law. He calls for price controls on key goods and an irrigation law, while a Utah statistician warns the plan could double or triple state taxes.
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