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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1910
Page
2
The Record questions Republican chances in Santa Fe and critiques their idea of prosperity. It argues that a constitutional convention with GOP control could bind corporations, and suggests a prohibition clause would signal New Mexico’s readiness for statehood and influence at Washington.
An Associated Press dispatch notes widespread machine idleness in woolen mills nationwide, criticizing the so-called prosperity under tariff policy advocated by Republicans.
The Record notes confidence that residents of Chaves county will not elect a director to the Santa Fe railroad at the constitutional convention.
The Democrats of New Mexico vow to craft a state constitution that serves the people, not influenced by Wall Street or Washington, signaling a grassroots approach to state governance.
In Kansas the Republican party endorses a bank guaranty concept, favoring protections for depositors over protections for trusts as part of their stance on financial reform and the national banking debate.
A Bisbee Arizona man reportedly drank a full quart of whiskey and died within about thirty minutes. The unnamed man’s act raises questions about whether he would have attempted such drinking if he had not already been intoxicated.
The message urges voting for Republican delegates to the constitutional convention to secure government aligned with corporate interests and described as safe and sane for and by the corporations.
The Record objects to writing local option into the New State constitution, arguing it would require a two thirds vote to remove it. It notes prohibition could only be achieved if that vote succeeds, which it may fail to obtain now.
The text argues the Republican party doubled the territory tax rate in recent years while the Democratic party is forecast to win upcoming elections and cut the rate by half restoring it to levels from Democratic governance.
The Republicans of Chaves county favor both the direct primary and the Australian ballot, arguing they are beneficial. They claim the county's Democrats have used the primary for years, revealing practical lessons for Republicans.
A political appeal urges voters to back Republican delegates to the constitutional convention to preserve high freight and passenger rates on the Santa Fe railroad. It contrasts this with a call for Democrats who promise reduced rates along the line.
In the last legislative session a majority backed initiative and referendum but it failed due to the two thirds requirement. The question asks if Massachusetts Republicans are “freaky” and in favor of “untried and visionary” ideas.
The passage contrasts yearly per capita costs, claiming Democrats spent under one dollar and fifty cents while Republicans last year spent over three dollars and fifty cents per person. It concludes that taxpayers foot the bill for this perceived extravagance.
The text argues eight percent petitioners should trigger a statewide referendum to gauge public sentiment. It notes Republicans in Maine, Oregon, Ohio and other states advocate similar direct democracy measures.
The excerpt contrasts Republican claims that New Mexico people are unfit to govern with Democratic assertions that the public should rule itself. It suggests railroad interests push the unfitness argument to avoid direct public deals with voters.
The Record concedes the Republican candidates are good men and worthy citizens who would honor the county, but they oppose the convention as contrary to the people’s view and protections against corporate pressure, a stance that should defeat them at the polls.
The Record argues that county Republicans are under persistent organization control. It says this led to a dictated platform that appears to have several needed planks but overall harms the territory and its people.
The speaker notes that the only opposition to initiative and referendum comes from New Mexico Republicans who claim the people are too ignorant to govern themselves. If true, it implies the people should be governed by others, namely corporations influencing the Republican party.
Several territory Republican papers oppose the initiative and referendum as untried and freak measures. The county platform opposes them, yet Ohio Republicans, led by President Taft’s home state, endorse both measures in their platform this year. If they are so untried, why do Ohio Republicans back them?
Members of the Bodey family prominent in Berks and nearby counties gather for a reunion in Black Bear Pennsylvania on August 11.
Delegates elected in Tuesday’s Democratic primary will meet in City Hall on Saturday afternoon to form a platform for campaigning for the constitutional convention. The 1730 meeting will allocate delegates by precinct from Roswell to Elkins, listing 19 12 2 4 5 3 1 2 1 1 4 1 respectively.
Roswell sent a large group to the Pecos Valley Baptist Association annual meeting opening at Lake Arthur. The Roswell party included Rev. P. H. McDowell, Dr. and Mrs. G. T. Veal, Dr. C. L. Parsons, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Mabie, Dr. and Mrs. P. W. Long, Col. C. E. Baker, Mrs. A. G. McElhinney, Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Kemp, Mrs. A. Pruit, Mrs. IC Walgamott, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Cavin, and Miss DeLong.
Charles A. May of Carlsbad arrived to represent the U.S. Reclamation Service in distributing water flowing down the Hondo after recent rains. He will likely be in Roswell and vicinity for several days.
District Attorney L. O. Fullen reports prosecuting Tom Mooroway after he was arrested on charges of stealing 46 cattle. He was bound over to the grand jury on two counts with bonds of $1,000 each.
Aug 11 New York report notes a national clothes show trend toward subdued masculine fashion. Exhibitors reveal a ban on loud trim, favoring safe conservative cuts in plain blues browns and grays with restrained stripes plaids and checks for fall.
The article notes that intrusive patterns are not to be worn by men who try to follow fashions, signaling caution against bold designs and urging restraint in apparel choices.
The notice explains that small ads priced under one dollar must be prepaid to avoid many petty accounts. It is issued by RECORD PUB. CO. and appears in the SStoe ooo ooooors publication context.
Compiled transfers show Catherine Alston to J R Weaver property in sections 14 and 15, 1,750 dollars. Alexander Ahlendis to Edward Rotmeyer in section 238, 4,800 dollars. Dexter E Leaverton to Lake Arthur Development Co. description of multiple parcels totaling 115 acres with water right, one dollar.
Congrega tion al churches across the country mark the century since the founding of the denomination's first church in Australia celebrated in Melbourne on August 11 with services and historic notes.
To Wed Mine Owner Boston Aug 11 Miss Annie M. Martin a Lynn telephone girl will travel to Alaska this month to marry Fred H. Story a wealthy mine owner in that territory.
Odd Fellows from Springfield and other Illinois cities toured the Odd Fellows Orphan Home in Lincoln as part of the annual outing. The inspection visit drew members from several towns.
The town halted operations today in Kensington while residents gathered to celebrate the ninety year founding anniversary.
Hwun Ssickers from Pennsylvania and several states converge on Collegeville for a Montgomery county reunion. Henry A. Hunsicker of Germantown plans a family history detailing eight generations of Hunsickers in Pennsylvania.
Simsbury Connecticut residents recall Gifford Pinchot born in their village forty five years ago today. After Yale graduation he studied forestry in France and Switzerland before forest work in North Carolina. Citizens remain loyal to Pinchot and hope he becomes U S president to advance conservation.
Letters of administration of the Estate of Ava E. Page, deceased, have been granted by Judge J. T. Evans of the Probate Court for Chaves County New Mexico. All persons with claims against the estate must present them within the legal period. Witness dated July 28 1910.
The election of qualified voters in Chaves County New Mexico will be held on Tuesday September 6 1910 at multiple precincts from 9 AM to 6 PM to choose four Delegates for Chaves County to the State Constitutional Convention. Polling places include North Roswell Temporary Jail South Roswell Eagles Hall Dexter Justice of the Peace Office Hagerman precinct Lake Arthur Tilotson Plainview Hernandez Mundy s Ranch Dunlap Kenna Elkins and other sites. Witnessed by the County Board of Commissioners with dates and officials noted.
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