Mechem Would Abolish Every Useless Office
In Wagon Mound New Mexico on October 9 Judge Merritt Mechem Republican candidate for governor spoke to about 400 people. He urged non partisan administration and elimination of useless state offices. He backed a budget system, road projects with federal aid, and continued efforts to gain public lands for the state. He praised the mining taxes plan to adjust mine taxes and criticized Democrats while promising not to waste public funds. Hugh Williams and Charles Strong joined the rally.
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Judge Holloman Defends Courts In Political Debate
Judge Holloman and Judge Hanna spar over alleged court politicization at Clayton New Mexico addressing 400 residents. A separate Albuquerque visit by Mrs. A B Stroup urged Republican women’s organizing and cited food policy and suffrage gains. U N of continental United States reports 105,683,108 population with overseas and possessions pending.
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United Eec
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A. B Stroup
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Colfax County
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Alaska
Mothers oppose foreign conscription in Wilson League debate
A voiced stance argues that the Wilson League of Nations would plunge American youth into foreign wars. Mothers insist sons should not be conscripted abroad, warning of death and bereavement, and oppose Cox’s stance, claiming Wilson deceived voters four years ago.
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Harding and Coolidge Club Forms in Dexter
An enthusiastic Harding and Coolidge club was organized in Dexter with about 200 initial members. a second branch will meet in Hagerman at 2 pm. The statewide club membership in Chavery County exceeds 1,500, and Democrats plan a state tour paid from public funds amid various political developments and complaints.
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Bowman Holds Second Large Meeting in McKinley County Gallup
Harry S. Bowman a Republican attorn ey general candidate spoke to about 250 in Gibson mining camp about state issues and tax law changes. He cited Grant County tax figures and Gallup American Company valuations, contrasted with Democratic claims, and defended the 1915 mine tax law while addressing the League of Nations debate attracting attentive women voters.
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Hanna Assails Bankers Over Bribes in Political Debate
The speech attacks bankers with state funds on deposit for alleged bribes to aid Republican candidates. Hanna claims any banker who favors a Republican, or holds public money and speaks well of a party, commits graft and independence is crushed. The piece questions voters’ loyalties amid party struggle and a looming political exit by the Solid South.
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GO P RALLY HELD AT BERNALILLO THIS OCTOBER 9
A large Republican rally in Bernalillo drew about 30 attendees with Congressman Hernandez I as the lead speaker. Manuel Martinez and Ed Safford joined as officials and candidates. Safford defended soldiers and the League of Nations while Weil supported Republican fiscal policy and criticized Democratic taxation and Wilson's program.
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New Mexico Leads In Condition Of Crops
Government report on cotton condition forecasts 16000 bales for New Mexico, by state statistician R F Hare. The crop is as well as Arizona and ahead of all other states, greatly surpassing last year’s 700 bales.
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R. F. Hare
Arizona
State WCT convention elects officers in Belen closing
The state WCT meeting at Belen closed with officers elected. Mrs No J Strumquist was unanimously re elected president. Mrs Hlattie Mercer became vice president, Mrs Minnie Byrd re elected corresponding secretary, Mrs McDonald of Portales state treasurer, and Mrs Jennie Weaver of Raton assistant recording secretary. Ella O Wood of Santa Fe had served as treasurer for twenty nine years but relinquished on account of travel.
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Hlattie Mercer
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Portales
Jennie Weaver
Raton
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Ella O. Wood
Santa Fe
Republicans Speak in County Precincts Rally
A large Republican meeting was held at Agua Fria with most county candidates present. Prominent speakers included Senator T J Catron Joe D Sena Lieut Governor B F Pankey and Judge Reed Holloman. A second rally planned for San Indelfon aims to boost support for a large county majority.
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Jose D. Sena
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E. P. Davies
Reed Holloman
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GW. Pritchard
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T. J. Catron
Joe D. Sena
B. F.’Pankey
Cox and the Scripps Scandal in War Draft Plot
A Cleveland press magnate’s sons Jim and Bob Scripps, idle heirs to a newspaper empire, dodge the draft while appealing to influence. Governor Cox and President Wilson reportedly intervene, granting exemptions that anger ordinary soldiers and fuel criticism of wealth and media power. Wayne News and Sentinel warns the public of elite privilege influencing national duty.
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Primary system debate in party factions across state
Judge Mechem calls for a statewide primary to select both state and county officers, a move that would challenge party control. Democrats acknowledge backing Governor Cox while leaning on President Wilson behind the scenes as Wilson joins the League of Nations raises national stakes. Harding comments in a recent interview with a Landon associate shift the party разговор.
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State Land Sales Notice and Harding Policy Reflections
Public notice outlines land sale terms with bids to be held at the county courthouse. The document discusses Senator Harding's stance, America First policy, and implications for U S UK trade, shipping, and immigration. It also notes political commentary on equal suffrage and governor candidacy details.
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Georgia Voters Oppose League Covenant, Warn Wilson
A Georgia primary reveals two thirds of voters oppose the League of Nations covenant, signaling strong resistance to US entry. Critics decry Wilson’s autocratic push and remind that Senate input and Democratic dissent are essential before treaty ratification.
Roosevelt Message Urges Women Voters to Back Republicans
Edith Kermit Roosevelt from Sagamore Hill urges women voters to support Warren G. Harding and Cal Coolidge in November. She emphasizes national unity, Americanism, and steady leadership to restore stability and advance peace and welfare amid world tensions.
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Fusion Plot Fails in San Miguel County as Gallegos Defects
The predicted bolters revolt in San Miguel County collapses after Gallegos reveals the fusion scheme by Republicans and Democrats to back a fusion ticket. He retires from the movement and vows support for the statewide GOP slate. Quay County Republicans hold a strong convention, listing their best ticket, with possible cross-party gains amid Democratic discontent.
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