Senate committee moves to drop blue ballot in territorial elections
The Senate committee on territories reports the Flood resolution with a vote of 6 to 3 to eliminate the blue ballot. It would place candidates and constitutional amendment votes on a single ballot. Arizona statehood remains tied to a later decision, with New Mexico potentially gaining it after joint sessions. Chairman William A. Smith predicts passage.
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Washington, D. C
Senate Committee On Territories Today
Fall
Spiess
New Mexico
Knute Nelson
Arizona
Nelson
Senate
House
Territories
William A. Smith
Senate Committee
Taft Keeps Prohibition Bill Unamended in Senate
Washington June 24 Taft urged senators to keep the reciprocity bill unchanged and reject amendments. Letters and telegrams from farmers and farm groups express discontent with the measure, signaling possible trouble for both Taft and supporters in the Senate.
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Washington, D. C
Providente
Taft
Senate
Presbyterian Pastor Preaches at Local Churches Sunday
Rev. J. R. Carver will preach at the Baptist church Sunday morning and Moriarty Sunday afternoon and McIntosh Sunday night. Everyone is invited to attend all services with morning sermon from Ephesians 4 20 and evening topic The Temptation of Christ. Sunday school at 10 am and Epworth League before the evening service.
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J. R. Carver
Baptist Church
Moriarty
McIntosh
Methodist Church
Christ
Epworth League
Catholic Sunday School Meeting At Lueras Hall
The Catholic Sunday school will meet this morning at 9 30 o clock at Lueras Hall. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.
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Lueras Hall
Estancia Valley touted as best New Mexico retreat
A collection of quotes from Omaha Bee and Albuquerque Morning Journal extolling Estancia Valley in New Mexico. Notes praise cooler January weather, the reliability of thermometers, and the region as a preferable refuge from Omaha heat, inviting readers to visit or relocate to Estancia Valley.
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Omaha Bee
Omaha
New Mexico
Albuquerque
Morning Journal
Estancia
Statehood Talk Drives Democratic Plans in New Mexico
Former Democratic Central Committee Chairman W B Walton and editor Edward D Tittman attend an executive meeting. They push for early statehood and party preparations across counties to back a presidential proclamation and a November election in New Mexico.
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W. B. Walton
Democratic Central Committee
Executive Committee
Silver City
Walton
Territorial Central Committee
Democratic Party
Edward D. Tittman
Hillsboro Free Press
Democratic Executive Committee
Hillsboro
Tittman
New Mexico
Tillman
Sierra Country
Albuquerque Journal
Forney Calls In On Foot Race Preparations
Just before press time E Forney left the News Office to say his farm is twelve miles from town he is practicing foot racing for a Senatori al contest to be held after statehood and he plans to be a candidate.
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E. Forney
Not Advocating Illegal Hangings in Editorial Exchange
In a response to our article advocating strict law enforcement and possible hangings, La Voz del Pueblo disputes lynching and calls for swift punishment. It cites Torrance County history of escaped or pardoned criminals and warns political influence weakens justice.
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la Voz del Pueblo
Stancia
la Voz
Torrance County
Lucia
Peralta
Tajique
Lynch
Estancia and Willard Face Off In Local Baseball Duel
Estancia and Willard clash this afternoon with prospects of a close game as both sides chase supremacy. Estancia brings back Arthur Lyttle from California to boost the lineup while Willard aims to reclaim last season’s bragging rights as fans pack the stands.
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Stubs
Willard
Willard Espanoles
Estancia
Arthur Lyttle
California
Ustaucia
Sutton to Ship Steam Threshing Outfit to Valley
It is reported that A. A. Sutton will move a steam threshing outfit from Oklahoma to the valley. He is an experienced operator of wheat oats rye and thresher and will find substantial work in this line as bean crops ripen.
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A. A. Sutton
Oklahoma
Valley
Catholic Children's Apostolate Funds Estancia Chapel Work
A letter reports a $500 donation from the Children’s Apostolate of the Extension Society for a chapel at Estancia New Mexico. Rev R F Flynn notes ongoing parish efforts and a forthcoming meeting called by Mr Kennedy to finalize erection of the chapel with local church members expressing steadfast resolve.
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Santa Fe
N. Mex
Extension Society
Wstaneia
Kelly
Estancia
J. P. Kennedy
Father Besset
Let Them Vote on Easier Constitution Amendment
The piece urges letting New Mexico voters decide again on amending the constitution under the Flood resolution. If the majority supports easier amendment, the change becomes part of the constitution. if not, no change occurs. The author argues the process should be decided by the people.
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New Mexico
Congress
Santa I'e Eagle
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Gomné
Estaiola Valley
Weather Bureau
Estaniola
Logal Chapel
A. Besset
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