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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1917
Page
5
A lengthy critique promotes competitive bidding for public work in New Mexico and across the United States. It argues that bidding saves taxpayers money and yields better materials, while denouncing the old free-for-all system and defending the state engineer’s role, with a note on weekly subscription pricing.
An opinion piece argues President Wilson’s unchecked authority risks US interests as Democratic lawmakers grow wary. It cites calls for restraint, warns of unlimited powers, and notes Republicans stand for defending American rights while resisting an extra session and autocratic leadership.
The Australian ballot law, praised as one of the best, was written into state statutes after studying election laws from other states. Republicans claim the change meets the platform pledge, with Burson and Lindsey among its ardent supporters. Lindsey promoted it in his first public speech as governor, and the measure was carried through with party discipline.
A contemporary editorial lauds Republicans in both houses for constructive policy, economy, and national honor. It contrasts GOP aims with Democratic objections, praising the public service, international stance, and anti waste record while noting criticisms of certain revenue measures and the Cary Grayson controversy.
The Record lauds Republican control and outlines praise for new state appointees including Thomas Hughes as penitentiary superintendent, Theo. Roault Jr. as game warden, Cleofes Romero as insurance commissioner, and a strong State Highway Commission lineup. It criticizes prior deficits and hints at broader fiscal concerns while recounting a dramatic legislative scene involving Charles W. Bryan.
Capt. Fred Fornoff former head of the New Mexico State Rangers arrives in Los Angeles to aid extradition of Pasadena newspaperman George Cowing charged with criminal libel. Local debate over a modern state constabulary and reform of tax rolls frames prolonged legal maneuvers as Otero, ex Governor, and Cowing contest the case with habeas corpus hearings and civil suits.
Poem by Edgar A. Post reflecting on a friend’s kindness and the reluctance to speak praise while alive. The speaker delays tribute until funeral time, acknowledging the obligation to honor memory though it feels improper. The verse contemplates social norms and the lingering gratitude for the deceased.
A Sierra County Free Press editorial criticizes Senator Bursum for backing contract use in state road work. It warns of graft, favoritism, and dishonesty entering state projects, and defends the state engineer while condemning his opponents. The piece also derides R L D McAllister and related political tensions in New Mexico.
Representative Lindbergh proposes impeaching Federal Reserve Board members as a tactic to achieve his aims. The board is nominated by the Senate and impeachment may be pursued, though prosecutors in administration districts might avoid taking up such cases even if indictments arise.
A transformative road law creates a state highway commission and state highway engineer, shifts county road management to county boards, adopts a contractive system, and envisions over two million dollars state levy plus federal funds totaling about seven million for counties over five years. Senate approved with one dissent. house, governor sign. Charles Springer Colfax county W M Atkinson Chaves county Eugene Kempenich Valencia county appointed for six years.
Congressman Joseph W Fordney of Michigan a ranking Ways and Means Republican explained in a technical way how inefficient management of a government shell making establishment caused about one fifteenth the production of a comparable Pittsburgh shop.
Representative Fordney says government work is only marginally practical versus private cancer or individual efforts. He has personally inspected government shops and large Pittsburgh area factories, arguing the federal establishments exhibit fatal defects that do not require an efficiency expert to reveal.
The article notes Carranza suggests a neutrality pact among nations including the United States to mediate European belligerents and threatens to cut trade if ignored. It argues the proposal may be German-inspired and signals Germany will use Mexico to pressure U S policy, highlighting U S vulnerability in Mexican affairs.
Federal Reserve Board members dismiss Lindbergh impeachment proposals as too ridiculous to comment upon a phrase now common in the Treasury Department since Bourne exposed blue sky bookkeeping and McAdoo set the style. John Skelton Williams echoed similar language amid questions on the Riggs Bank case. The piece notes editorials irritate as editors seek stronger arguments.
A broad plea for mutual aid urges readers to practice the golden rule in households and communities. The piece ties helping others to spiritual reward, shares anecdotes about encouragement, and ends with a light tale of Uncle Henry and a shoeless man to illustrate gratitude and contentment.
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