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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1921
Page
5
Secretary of State Manuel Martinez announces that constitutional amendments will be submitted to qualified voters at the special election on the third Tuesday of September 1921 under Chapter 138, Session Laws 1921.
The 1921 joint resolution H J R No 18 proposes amending Article VII Sec 2 to grant women the right to hold public office and vote where legal, stating that sex shall not deny office or voting rights and that taxes or jury service shall not be prerequisites for women to participate in public affairs.
The proposal amends Section 22 of Article II to prohibit aliens ineligible for U S citizenship and certain entities with majority alien ownership from acquiring title or leasehold interests in New Mexico real estate until law dictates otherwise. The joint resolution was approved March 8 1921.
The proposed amendment to Section 1 of Article V redefines the executive department to include a governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, state auditor, state treasurer, attorney general, superintendent of public instruction, and commissioner of public lands. Officers are elected for two years starting January after election, with ineligibility after two consecutive terms for two years. They must reside and keep official records at the seat of government during their terms.
A proposed amendment to Section I of Article VIII seeks to exempt from property tax the belongings of each head of a family up to two hundred dollars plus two thousand dollars for the property of veterans and their widows who served in U S forces during wartime. The burden of proof for exemption lies with the claimant and must show actual ownership.
A 1921 New Mexico House joint resolution proposes amending Article XI of the state constitution to add a new section to the chapter on corporations other than municipal entities. The measure, identified as No 5, No 35, with an approval date of May 10, 1921, outlines the amendment process and scope for corporate provisions.
The Legislature may by inactment change or enlarge the powers and duties of the State Corporation Commission created by Section 1 of this Article for the control and regulation of corporations and may change provisions for enforcement of its orders. Until otherwise provided, any order fixing or changing charges or rates remains binding on the carrier or company unless altered by the court after hearing. Burden of proof shifts to the carrier to show unreasonableness, and the court may require additional evidence on its own motion or at the request of any party.
Fragmentary OCR yields a legislative note from 1921. The text references a constitution amendment process, a state resolution, and a legislature's action to approve or reject proposed provisions. Limited readable names include a 1921 date and general constitutional topic.
A long constitutional proposal details Article XIV public lands and a three member State Land Commission. It covers appointment by the governor with Senate advice, term lengths, and staggered initial terms. It prescribes budgeting, legislative sessions, and transfer of powers from the Commissioner of Public Lands to the new Commission. It outlines duties, seal, and a $50,000 bond for members, and ties to the 1920 Enabling Act.
The document outlines joint resolution No. 21 approved March 12 1921 proposing an amendment to Section 2 of Article VIII of the state constitution. It moves to revise the section and states the amendment is to be enacted by the legislature.
A fragment discussing supremacy of this section over others while preserving the governor's power to call special sessions and allowing the legislature to consider emergency appropriations during those sessions. It references Article IV and Article VII provisions and clarifies noninterference with Section 22 of Article IV.
Excerpt outlines maximum millage rates for state and county purposes, general and special school levies, health levies, and city village taxes. It permits up to two mills for State Highways and specifies joint consent for additional school levies. Also restricts reductions of highway debt revenues and notes exemptions for the Fifth Legislature.
A 1921 legislative proposal seeks to amend Article 12 of Section 12 to require municipal debts be authorized by election. It limits debt to a tax not exceeding twelve mills, payable over up to fifty years, with funds used only for interest and principal payments. Both regular and special elections would decide authorizations, with a majority vote in favor.
The document details No 10 Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to Section 2 of Article X, titled County and Municipal Corporations. It outlines that county officers are elected for two-year terms, with a prohibition on reholding county office for two years after serving two consecutive terms, except the County School Superintendent.
A 1921 New Mexico proposal to add Section 16 to Article IX to authorize state bonds and tax revenues for highway construction and improvements. The measure plans to use federal funds and motor vehicle fees, with note that the state debt may temporarily exceed constitutional limits and that the amendment would take effect without a state election. Public notices list claimants and probate actions in Santa Fe and nearby counties.
Public notice from Hidalgo County announces oil and gas lease procurement under state and federal acts. Describes bidding process, location near Midateo, court posting, and terms including rent, royalties, and lessee duties. Records show public publication date and official signature of the State Commissioner of Public Lands.
State of New Mexico notices a public land oil and gas lease in Eddy County. The commission outlines bid terms, per acre prices, and conditionals, including payment of advertising costs if bids fail. The notice declares bids open to the highest bidder with specifications on units, dates, and required deposits, signed by the Commissioner of Public Lands.
Frank F E Ketani of Ciktsheana City Oklahoma filed a notice of intent with Commissioner Keelie at Stanley on the 2nd day of week. The filing appears before Hobgood of Stanley New Jersey as official registrar Bergere. Publication as first notice is in August.
A dense OCR record lists multiple notices for publication in Santa Fe district court and US land office. It mentions individuals such as Walter Boy Kebinastes Adelaide Ta Ta Santen Abram Vigil and Abram Vigil with various claims, intestate filings, and intention to establish, with dates and locations across New Mexico and Oklahoma.
WANTED Salestan for Santa Fe such vicinity. Commission contract ing for spare time or full time. We will teach you to well thceme protec ion through our life school of ins tinction and help you build a base ness of your own, Maysachnetts ¢ and Insurance Company, tand Heat Dept, Sigiaw, Capital $1500,00.
Public notice announces land sale and declaration of sale terms under acts of the year. It lists publication dates, locations, and witness requirements including reader names and public posting in Meridian, with deadlines and legal actions to finalize the sale.
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