Reapportionment by governor upheld
Subject(s): Abbott, Ira A. (Ira Anson), 1845-1921, Apportionment (Election law), Catron, Thomas Benton, 1840-1921, Hagerman, Herbert J. (Herbert James), 1871-1935, Legislation--U.S. territories and possessions, Legislative councils, New Mexico, New Mexico--Sandoval County, New Mexico--Santa Fe County
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A newspaper article providing the full judicial opinion of Justice of the Supreme Court of the Territory of New Mexico Ira A. Abbot. Abbott “sustains the action of Governor Herbert J. Hagerman in making a reapportionment of the territory for legislative representation.” Mayor of Santa Fe Thomas Benton Catron, plaintiff, opposed the reapportionment as it diminished his share of representation.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1906-10-16
Creator(s)
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 2nd Term (March 1905-February 1909)
Page Count
4
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-image
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These images are presented through a cooperative effort between the Library of Congress and Dickinson State University. No known restrictions on publication.
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Chicago:
Reapportionment by governor upheld. [October 16, 1906]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o299600. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Unknown. Reapportionment by governor upheld. [16 Oct. 1906]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 5, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o299600.
APA:
Unknown., [1906, October 16]. Reapportionment by governor upheld.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o299600.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 5, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
