Governor Raynolds Refuses to Comment on Timber Land Scandal
The Phunderbund reports acting Governor Raynolds and officials linked to a 1903 timber land selection for T. A. Schomberg. The Interior Department inquiry led to a 1907 opinion accusing officers of criminal conspiracy to defraud the government, yet they remain in office.
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Frost
Raynolds
Hagerman
Roosevelt
United States Land Commission
Llewellyn
T. A. Schomberg
Territorial Board
Acceptsberg
Department of the Interior
Campbell
Records Raise Questions Over Land Board Transactions
The letter from ex-Governor Hagerman questions actions by Acting Governor Ray and Morgan O Llewellyn regarding public land records and transfers to Washington. The New Mexican and Daily Record note improper handling of minutes deeds and surveys, urging transparency and proper vaulting in the Capitol.
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Roswell Daily Record
Albuquerque Morning Journal
United States
Herbert J. Hagerman
Morgan O. Llewellyn
Territorial Land Board
Capitol
Commissioner of Public Lands
Daily Record
Secretary of the Interior
Washington
Who's Howling Raynolds Shrugs Off Topic
Raynolds declines to discuss the subject, offering no comment on the matter.
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Raynolds
New Mexican Concedes It Cannot Explain
The New Mexican admits the reasons behind the issue remain unexplained, acknowledging uncertainty despite public interest. No specific individuals or events are cited in the readable text.
Acting Governor Raynolds and the inaccessible books
The New Mexican reports that Acting Governor Raynolds cannot reach the books, stating the records are out of his reach and unavailable to him. The source keeps the phrasing attributed to The New Mexican.
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Raynolds
Possible scheme to steal records in Washington
A rumor suggests Raynolds could enlist Bull Andrews to steal sensitive records in Washington and destroy them, highlighting potential crime or security concerns.
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Raynolds
Plunderbund Awaiting Interesting Washington Signal
The Record forecasts that the Plunderbund will soon hear something notable from Washington, suggesting an impending development or statement from federal officials.
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Plunderbund
Washington
Colonel Reads Hagerman Letter in Presidential Exchange
A correspondent recalls the Colonel reading a letter from Mr. Hagerman to the President during one of their exchanges. The remark hints at ongoing communications and potential influence on the administration.
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Mr. Hagerman
Colonel Finds Out He Is Not The Government After Curry Arrives
The narrative notes that the Colonel is likely to learn he is not the government once Mr. Curry reaches the scene, with Curry described as holding the rank of Captain.
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Mr. Curry
Curry
Easier Path for Books to Washington Over NM Capital Move
A brief note reflects that sending books to Washington for examination was simpler than relocating the national capital to New Mexico. The remark highlights logistical or political contrasts in early discussions about federal capital decisions.
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Washington
New Mexico
Orchard testimony could corrob in Haywood case threaten federation
If the Orchard testimony is corroborated in the Haywood case, the Western Federation of Miners may collapse. The remark suggests the federation’s survival hinges on corroboration and could imply major upheaval for labor leadership.
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Western Federation of. Ate
Federal officer labels graft as criminal conspiracy
An unnamed Federal official characterized the graft as criminal conspiracy, signaling a strong legal framing despite objections from those who dislike the term.
Public Land Commission Books Back to Washington
A remark notes grafters failed to burn books of the Public Land Commissioner allowing Mr Hagerman to send them back to Washington. The passage reflects on improper handling of land records and their movement to the capital.
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Public Land Commissioner
Roosevelt to Guide New Governor on Former Hagerman Policy
The article suggests President Roosevelt will be convinced in time to direct the new governor to maintain the Hagerman era policy toward Max and Bull and Burse and their satellites.
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Roosevelt
Hagerman
Max
Bull
Burse
Major
Secretary Hagerman Records Request Sparks Inquiry
The Secretary of the Interior reportedly asked Mr. Hagerman to send records of the Commissioner of Public Lands amid concerns the Plunderbund might destroy them if kept. The notice hints at political risk and archival pressures.
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Secretary of the Interior
Hagerman
Plunderbund
Plunderbund Hints at Curry Fight Against Grafters
The Plunderbund notes Captain Curry is a Democrat with orders to continue cleaning out the rascals. The piece warns of a renewed assault by the old gang of grafters against Washington government.
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Plunderbund
Captain Curry
Washington
Vaults Overloaded With Useless Rubbish Sparks Penitentiary Fire Debate
The New Mexican notes objections to burning penitentiary books while asserting vaults hold useless rubbish. It adds land records stay safe in Washington with ample storage space.
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Washington
Relative of Major accused in public lands case
A relative of the Major is alleged to have engaged in jugling with public lands. The charge highlights audacious claims of improper activity by a person connected to a prominent figure. Further details and official actions are not provided in the accessible text.
Public land records seen safe in Washington
The note emphasizes that government land records are well safeguarded in Washington and unlikely to be lost or burned in transit, underscoring confidence in their security and preservation.
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Washington
Undesirable Citizen Harry Orchard Revealed
After hearing testimony, Orchard is labeled an undesirable citizen. The statement suggests Roosevelt owes no apologies to Western Federation of Miners officers if Orchard’s account is at least partly true.
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Harry Orchard
Roosevelt
Western Federation of Miners
Plunderbund Informed On Public Lands Records
The article notes that the Plunderbund will learn why records of the Commissioner of Public Lands were sent to the Secretary of the Interior in Washington. It states the Secretary retains jurisdiction over certain public land matters.
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Plunderbund
Secretary of the Interior
Washington
Records Safe in Washington to Aid Governor Probe
The New Mexican notes that important records are needed to disprove charges by Mr Hagerman against Acting Governor Raynolds and others. The records are kept safe in Washington where they cannot be burned or mutilated and will be examined by proper officers with authority to prescribe punishment.
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Hagerman
Raynolds
Washington
Prison reform clash over treatment standards cited
The New Mexican claims Superintendent Arthur Trelford, linked to President Roosevelt, justified torture by arguing prisoners were treated the same as under Superintendent Bursum.
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The
New Mexican
Arthur Trelford
Roosevelt
Bursum
The New Mexican Prefers Cautious Language Over Details
The article notes that The New Mexican says it is informed but avoids definite statements and questions the reliability of rumors. It contrasts this with Mr. Hagerman's specific claims about the Schomberg land deal and urges names and dates for credibility.
True Greatness and Simplicity in Leadership
A cablegram from Rome quotes Thomas W. Lawson on Pope Pius IX noting extreme simplicity amid grand surroundings and natural manner. Los Angeles Examiner adds that truly great men are simple while the extravagant fades, citing Lincoln at Gettysburg as a model of enduring clarity.
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Albuquerque Journal
Rome
Thomas W. Lawson
Pope Pius
Los Angeles Examiner
Field of
Gettysburg
Lincoln
Manning and Gayle Ride Morning Train to Texico
J. A. Manning and R. F. Gayle boarded the morning train bound for Texico, proceeding on a planned trip as reported in local dispatches.
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J. A. Manning
R. F. Gayle
Texico
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