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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1917
Page
4
The item notes a publication by State Publishing Company of Santa Fe New Mexico with Managing Editor Frank Staplin. It lists second-class matter posting at the Santa Fe post office under the 1879 act and a weekly rate of 1.50 dollars per year in scrip.
The 1917 Republican pledge leads to a bill fixing November 6 1918 as the date for a special election on liquor prohibition. The measure, shaped after a Republican meeting, aims to allow voters to decide a year earlier than the general schedule. The Record urges a calm campaign and supports the amendment as a means to eliminate the saloon legacy while noting logistical and political complexities.
The General Land Office Commissioner failed to supply proper 640 acre homestead application blanks, instead issuing forms now unaccepted. Entrymen in public land states face large personal outlays, potentially totaling two to three million dollars, as they wait for official forms and approval. The Santa Fe Land Office also involved.
Republican leaders across factions resolved to mend differences and unite behind the party platform. Governor Lindsey aligned with promises from last fall while progressives and conservatives agreed to compromise, aiming for a safe, progressive administration and renewed Republican strength statewide.
The Las Vegas Normal University reports 757 summer attendees and 25 month students with 700 training teachers, praised for efficiency and low costs. Silver City Normal shows 407 summer attendance with 400 teachers, and over 60 percent of the state's 2,300 teachers have studied at these normals. Critics argue these schools lack college courses, but proponents cite their purpose to train teachers and regional access with strong outcomes across the state.
The refusal of Bernard Baker to join the Shipping Board after Secretary McAdoo tried to dictate board affairs marks him as unfit for a puppet to public power. A truly capable man would not accept being a mere messenger for McAdoo, and Baker’s stance argues for independence in leadership.
An examination of blue sky doctrine and mining ventures outlines how entrenched banking power seeks control over savings and investment. It argues against safety-first finance, defends freedom to invest surplus incomes, and praises venture risk in developing western industries as essential to national prosperity.
The piece labels A E James as a carpet bagger and criticizes his stance on public schools. It accuses him of seeking salary from a statewide association and making recommendations that would harm state institutions. It argues James should move if schools are not good enough for his children.
The report signals ongoing tension in Mexico with no clear victory in sight. Authorities and observers debate whether conflict or diplomacy will prevail, leaving residents cautious and watchful as events unfold.
The piece urges balancing obedience with protest, arguing revolt without action harms all involved. It warns against half hearted effort and praises the disciplined obedience as a guiding force for receptive minds. Those who fail to heed orders risk failure, while proper execution paves the way for others to obey.
The piece argues the Baker von Engelken nomination plan exposes partisan bias in new rural credit and land bank schemes. It notes Baker’s Reno appointment while von Engelken remains in Florida, questions who will run Columbia’s Farm Loan Bank, and claims administration favoritism undermines nonpartisan aims in the rural credit program.
Nine million dollars was the total subscription target for twelve federal farm loan banks but only 130000 was raised by the public signaling government subscription for the balance. The Rural Credits Board discouraged public participation, arguing it would bring unwanted public influence in management and align with a restrained, close corporation governance approach.
A high ranking German official ridicules U S readiness for war, claiming the U S will not be ready before fighting begins. The piece notes Belgium’s 1914 invasion, Armageddon’s start, and a year of warnings with little action beyond proposed munition plant takeover under officials.
Washington dispatch notes a Senate hearing on Indigenous rights as the Indian rights campaign gains attention. The piece frames the event as a test case that could influence broader efforts for recognition and policy change.
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