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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1916
Page
4
The New Mexico State Record is issued by State Publishing Company with the managing editor and publishing details listed. It notes second class mail status at Santa Fe post office under the 1879 act.
Fragmented OCR reports Democratic funds and alleged influence in New Mexico politics. Mentions $40,000 spending, $86,000 Hearst contribution, and Hearst paper backing for Democrats. Quotes W R Hearst Journal claim of party help. References to J D Hand and state committees and Spanish language campaigns.
The piece laments state road funding and criticizes Senator McDonald's influence within the Republican and Democratic spheres. It asserts the road board is used to bolster political gain, warns of a machine-like apparatus, and questions the effectiveness of road work under current leadership and political alignment.
The narrative describes sending thousands of letters to Democratic leaders in neighboring states, raising funds for a first class campaign, with credit given to Confederates like Congressman Pland of Virginia and New Mexico figures. It notes New Mexico as having four electoral votes and potential impact on the presidential race, while mentioning party leadership and collectors.
The Albuquerque Journal notes why county superintendent posts should be apolitical. It praises Montoya in Bernalillo and Conway in Santa Fe for strong records, argues against political challenges, and mentions J. Gibbany’s withdrawal from the Chaves county legislative ticket amid Republican uncertainty.
Clayton News rails at official actions in Uninny county and claims Haw Hubbell and Bursum threaten libel suits while alleging county publication payments top $3,334.63 since January. The paper says it will publish official records despite criticism, urging residents to question fiscal practices and alleged overcharges.
An account recounts Mastin Brace Garretson’s warning to U S Senators about industrial readjustments and wartime leadership. He paints leaders of Brotherhoods as predators while railroads and shippers hedge their profits, warning the public bears the cost.
The state must retain Robert P. Ervien as land commissioner to maintain and boost revenue from state lands. His leadership expanded revenue streams, value of lands, and deferred payments while guiding approvals and development. Eastern capital backs a New Mexico development effort, with oil fields poised for growth.
A notable Oklahoma oil expert, Robert Lunsford, leads a company planning vast land leases in New Mexico. The group aims to develop oil fields, attract settlers, and boost state wealth, with Lunsford praised for his prior boom-inducing efforts and land expertise.
The piece argues for higher road taxes in the state, claiming 69 000 registered voters would pay about 180 000 dollars yearly. It alleges road funds are scarce, county road boards seek more money, and that enforcing new taxes could boost road construction. It criticizes county treasurers failing to collect property taxes and praises governmental charity.
The Santa Fe county Republicans back B F Pankey for state senator praising his prior service in three legislatures and vast cattle industry ties. A broad GOP mobilization follows with an active Advisory Council of stockmen, lawyers, and bankers, signaling vigorous campaigns and friction with Democratic leadership.
A poem by Lydia M Dunham O Neil critiques a diplomat's polished rhetoric about peace while contrasting it with the Carrizal massacre. It portrays betrayal, bloodshed, and distrust toward a country’s allies, warning that words mask violence and casualties.
A local opinion argues that Santa Fe County, under John Imwigg and Arthur Igman, has built nine month school programs without debt by leveraging county and state aid while locals supply the rest. It contrasts school funding with road-building under Igman and Conway, questioning which projects benefited more from supervision and funds.
The article critiques the Democratic governor of New Mexico for inaction and delaying progress in state government while critiquing the construction of a McDonald machine and praising Republican efforts. It argues Democrats tout campaign energy while Republicans align against Woodrow Wilson over domestic and foreign policy failures, backing Chase Hughes for the presidency via strong Republican support in Congress.
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