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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1907
Page
2
Co E Mason George A Puckett listed as entering May 19 1903 in Roswell New Mexico under the 1879 act. Terms of subscription show daily rates by week and month with advance payments. publication is daily except Sunday by Record Publishing Co.
Fragmented OCR language discusses municipal issues and political figures in vague terms. It mentions waterworks, Sabbath reflection, graft in cities, and references to Roosevelt era restraint and local elections with obscured names and unclear contexts.
Commentaries argue it is a waste for corporations to raise five million dollars to defeat Roosevelt’s man for president. William J. Bryan would do the job for nothing, critics say.
A brief item references a Doctor Newkirkdom diagnosis of Holt and Beach as suffering an acute swell head condition caused by a brief authority. The text appears fragmentary and uses unusual phrasing without clear names or dates.
A reflective line states that greater understanding reduces ego, as enlightenment unveils the vast, unfathomable expanse beyond. The claim links deep knowledge with diminishing vanity.
The text describes a clash between saloon culture and church influence, portraying liquor as a threat to civilization and framing organized efforts as a counter strike against moral order.
The Record notes a city councilman pledged to keep the waterworks issue in memory. A definite proposition will soon be prepared for consideration by the council.
An editorial charge argues that liquor traffic in major cities promotes brothels and criminal activity. It contends police raids expose how vice and crime are sustained by alcohol distribution.
Harriman gave 50 000 dollars to the campaign fund to aid Roosevelt but laments his inability to influence the outcome. The remark underscores tensions within political financial support during the period and reflects the donor’s frustration with limited control over campaign success.
Brother Newkirk hints Artesia county saved Representative Mullens from defeat last fall. He asserts the Kansas gentleman has those Artesia voters in hand to swing them Democratic or Republican at will.
A Literary Digest excerpt argues prohibition aims at city politics more than abstinence. It notes Knoxville victory as a local issue, cites the National Wholesale Liquor Association and Kentucky Farmers Association urging stronger licensing, and mentions Tennessee and Illinois legislative moves toward restricting sales.
The Anti-Saloon League builds a nationwide drive from county local option to state prohibition. It is portrayed as a strong, well funded group with plans to influence Washington and enact a federal prohibitory law, while challenging the liquor trade across Indiana Ohio Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Local reads discuss moves to join Pecos Valley to Texas and San Juan County to Colorado while Arizona could unite with the territory. The letters and editorials trace origins of the annexation idea, naming Brae Slaughter Gayle Talbot and Judge Bateman as early proponents and noting opposition from Artemisia and Santa Fe factions.
Legal blanks of all kinds are offered for sale at the Record Office. Public notice lists forms and templates available, with prices and ordering details for departments, attorneys, and individuals requiring standardized documents.
County superintendents must hold annual two week teacher institutes and select conductors only with Territorial Board of Education certificates. Attendance is compulsory for those teaching or planning to teach. Applications for conductors should be sent to the Superintendent of Public Instruction in Santa Fe, with credentials.
Ohio Wesleyan baseball opens its season in Delaware with a game against Wittenburg. Notable upcoming games include Oberlin on May 4 and 24, Washington and Jefferson on May 22, West Virginia on May 30, Wooster on May 31, and Case on June 1.
William Jennings Bryan will address a Kansas City gathering tomorrow night to aid the Franklin Institute a social settlement. His remarks will include discussion of the institute work and its community program.
The Arion singing society one of Philadelphia s oldest musical organizations will celebrate its semi centennial anniversary tomorrow A concert will be given in honor of the event.
Galt Lake, Buckingham, Oregon Short Line road, and J M Moore of Union Pacific Coal accused of illegal rate discrimination against D J Sharpe coal dealer. Williams of Utah Fuel Co and six agents named in probe of western land frauds with Sevier county filings. Hearing presided by Judge Marshall. defendants free on $3000 bonds.
Savannah Tennessee April 6 veterans of the blue and the gray began a two day celebration of the forty fifth anniversary of the battle of Shiloh at Shiloh national military park Survivors from across the country attend with addresses patriotic music and military displays The park covers 3700 acres and holds nearly as many graves as Gettysburg Special excursions operate on the Tennessee River aboard the steamer City of Memphis.
Shreveport April 6. President B. C. Caldwell was the principal speaker at the closing session of the Louisiana educational convention. After committee reports and installation of officers the meeting adjourned.
Fargo N D April 6 Dr William Som Craig of Chicago will deliver the principal address at the dedication of the new Presbyterian church. The edifice is described as one of the finest of its kind in the state.
The Louisiana Railway and Navigation company will launch through passenger service from this city to New Orleans tomorrow. An initial through train will run daily in each direction, with additional trains to be added soon. The route connects with Shreveport and New Orleans.
In Spokane on April 6 citizens from banks, merchants, professionals, and clerks join a movement to plant trees and shrubs. The voluntary effort aims to make Spokane the "spotless town" with no pay for workers.
Boonville Indiana April 6 Mrs Polly Baker 65 has just been granted a divorce from her eleventh husband Of this number one died a natural death and one died by their own hand leaving Polly Baker with a long history of marriages and separations.
Jollett Illinois April 6 President Jno Mitchell of the United Mine Workers will miss the Moyer Haywood protest meeting in Mitchell due to press of work and ill health Principal speaker will be Charles F. Dold former president of the Chicago Federation of Labor.
Roswell money lenders Woodruff and DeFreest advertise the cheapest realty loans near the post office. The note notes a low rate for property financing and urges quick action.
A woman, Mrs Bak er, has divorced nine times and lived eight years with one husband. She endured shorter periods with the others and remains hopeful of finding her affinity.
The Northwest Society of Engineers held its regular meeting at the chamber of commerce in Seattle. H. P. Gillette, a leading West Coast engineering expert, was the principal speaker.
The Irish evangelist Dr. Q. A. Henry has arrived in Seattle from Ireland and will begin revival meetings tomorrow. He recently completed a revival in Ireland and will remain in the United States for several months conducting revivals in several large cities.
The Central of Georgia railway begins construction of a 1.4 million dollar shop in Macon Georgia and expects rapid completion. The project marks a major expansion for the railroad in the city with work starting in early April.
All property owners are urged to thoroughly clean their property especially back yards and alleys in advance of the spring renovation. Trash in boxes or barrels will be hauled away by the city free of charge if ready before the Stockmen's convention. The city aims to be thoroughly clean for and after the convention by order STREETS ALLEYS COM 2016eod.
In Mexico City on April 6 the Mexico Cricket Association launches its season with a game at the Mexico Country Club in Churubusco. The Mexican league features three teams with the Refomas current holders of the championship cup as they face the British club.
The first baseball games of the season unfold Friday and Saturday at the new park with Roswell facing N M M. Expect solid competition as coaches promise strong early showings and exciting plays. Score suggestion 28 18.
Land scrip to buying and selling items including horses house 8 H P gasoline engine and drilling machine. Several lots and open wire fence and posts plus a driving horse and a suburban home. Also a 320 acre desert claim exchange offer with improvements and cash or trade options. Listings mention Carlton Bell Oasis Ranch and Box numbers in Artesia New Mexico.
Classified notice listing three rental options. 719 North Main offers one large front room with contact 149. 703 North Richardson advertises two furnished rooms with optional board. 816 North Main lists several rooms including light housekeeping available at 2912.
Classified notices include boarders and housing requests. A young man seeks store work at S address, another seeks a second-hand roller top desk, a runabout, and a price inquiry. Also requests for a 5 or 6 room house near the post office and room and board for three ladies with southern exposure.
A El Paso Herald feature extols the reclamation service detailing its vast equipment and works. It notes canals, tunnels, dams, miles of telephones, cement and timber output, surveys, roads, and growing towns supported by a large workforce and nearly one million dollars in monthly expenditures.
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