Taft's Veto on Statehood Sparks Fierce Debate
Albuquerque Journal and Albuquerque Evening Herald discuss President Tafts veto of the Flood statehood resolution. They condemn the move as harming Arizona and New Mexico constitutional rights while praising congress for its potential to assert statehood. The debate contrasts presidential restraint with broader Legislative support and public memory.
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Albuquerque Journal
Meeting of the W C T U Near Town
The local W C T U gathered Tuesday afternoon with Mrs A A Hine north of town for a pleasant profitable session. Plans included a Japanese Tea at the Park on August 29 and details will follow. Also arranged is the Silver Medal Contest at the Methodist Church next Monday night with about six young ladies as contestants. Ice cream and cake were served after adjournment.
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A. A. Hine
Ali
Jurors Selected for Santa Fe Federal Court
The United States Grand Jurors for the First Judicial District to convene in Santa Fe on the first Monday in September include J C McCalum Joseph E Harrison Hilario Aranda Pedro Diaz F R Castle Pabylo Quintana W D Young and others. The United States Petit Jurors listed are E E Otis G H Van Stone George Gale Jose Maria Mares Francisco Vigil John D Flowers Pedro Quintana Eli Hart Policarpio Chavez William Ash C A Wilson Guadalupe Jiron Romulo Suazo Antonio Villanueva W Vanderford Ramon Armijo C B Spath W W Wagner Maximo Quintana Rafael Pacheco Donaciano Lujan Augustin Ortiz John W Corbett P H Hill Nicolas Aragon William Black Juan Isidro Valdez Robert C Blair William A Goodwin Ramon Lopez Lee English Antonio D Vargas L B Furman A W Wilkes Blas M Bostos and Secundino Sandoval.
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United States
U. S. Court of the First Judicial District
Santa Fe
J.C. McCalum
Joseph E. Harrison Hilario Aranda
Pedro Diaz
F. R. Castle
Pabylo Quintana
W. D.young
Chas. H. Meyers
Presciliano Carrillo
Manuel §. Y Sanchez
Manuel Bustos
Chas. Shay
Diego Mares
German Pino
John D. Flowers
Pedro Quintana
Eli Hart
Policarpio Chavez
William Ash
C. A. Wilson
Guadalupe Jiron
Romulo Suazo
Antonio Villanueva
W. ©. Vanderford
Ramon Armijo
C. B. Spath
W.W. Wagner
Maximo Quintana
Rafael Pacheco
Donaciano Lujan
Agustin Ortiz
John W. Corbett
P. H Hill
Nicolas Aragon
William Black
Juan Isidro Valdez
Robert C. Blair
William A. Goodwin
Ramon Lopez
Lee English
Antonio D. Vargas
L. B. Furman
A. W. Wilkes
Blas M. Bustos
Secundino Sandoval
New Mexican
Wide Shower Drenches Estancia. Jail Case Ties Up Local News
A heavy rain hit Estancia on Wednesday turning streets into lakes and delighting barefoot children. In county jail Uncle Jimmy Ryan faced larceny charges over a horse linked to a disputed sale, with a 1909 district court case thrown out due to the defendant's feeble mindedness.
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Estancia
Jimmy" Ryan
McFie
Taft Vetoes Statehood Resolution In New Mexico
Washington Aug 15 Taft vetoes the flood resolution affecting New Mexico statehood. Smith introduces the Nelson amendment 98 and a new bill to admit New Mexico unchanged. The president pledged in Albuquerque to support immediate statehood but vetoes the first bill passed by both houses for New Mexico. The situation hinges on Senate passage versus potential House action, with hope that Flood’s resolution might be pressed over the veto.
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Albuquerque Evening Herald
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Congress
Taft
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Territories
Herald
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Estancia
N. M
New Mexico
Earl Greene
Albuquerque
Raymond Epler Tours Mountainair Then Ozone City
Raymond Epler rode his motorcycle to Mountainair Tuesday morning and returned Wednesday after a mishap at the arroyo near Means schoolhouse. After quick repairs he continued to Ozone City. The railroad Box Car Dance Tuesday night drew many revelers despite some seasick feeling among dancers.
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Raymond Epler
Mountainair
Means School House
Raymond
Ozone City
Terra
School to open September 18 in Estancia district
The local school board set Monday September 18 as the fall term start to help country pupils help farm work. J. J. Ferguson is principal with teachers Hubbard Laws Lobb and Parrett. District enumeration lists 239 pupils of school age. outlook is positive with parental cooperation expected.
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Laws
Lobb
Parrett
Good races at the Fair in Albuquerque October races draw crowds
The New Mexico State Fair set for October 9 to 14 will feature pacing and trotting events with purses from 500 to 1,000 dollars. Entries closed August 1 as the Santa Fe Racing Circuit boosts entries and talent. Reduced rail fares from Trinidad and El Paso accompany the event.
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New Mexico State Fair
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Santa Fe Racing Circuit
Bull” Durham
Blackwell Durham Smoking Tobacco Company
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Arizona
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