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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1910
Page
4
Postmaster General Frank Hitchcock left Chicago on a campaigning trip to New Mexico and Arizona. The mission aims to organize the two new states to elect four Republican senators, with Hitchcock leading the effort largely on his own initiative.
Chicago aviator John B. Moissant attempted Paris to London flight but broke a propeller and frame on landing near Chatham England. Repairs in Paris required. second landing earlier caused by motor and driving gear failures. No injuries reported. parts to be replaced before resuming flight tomorrow.
Special to the Record by Clyde H. Tavenner reports that thousands of Republicans, especially in insurgent districts, seek a clear position from Theodore Roosevelt on insurgency. Roosevelt remains popular but is seen as hedging, risking further inroads if he delays a firm decision.
The Associated Press reports President Roosevelt may campaign for Senator Henry Cabot Lodge shaping a debate with La Follette supporters. Aldrich worries on Morgan yacht talks in Newport as Taft backs Payne Aldrich taxes show Republicans favor necessities over luxuries. Alaska’s Juneau insurgent James Wickersham wins re election against Taft Guggenheim candidate.
The piece outlines Democratic policy on tariffs, asserting government should tax only to fund operations, favoring ad valorem duties, and aiming for uniform effect across the Union. It calls for free lists for absolute necessities, revenue duties on most imports, with exceptions for trust competition and other criteria.
Kansas Nebraska Wyoming Utah New Mexico Colorado growers compete for a 15 inch gold lined silver loving cup at the International exposition tied to the Fifth Dry Farming Congress in Spokane October 3 to 8. The cup rests on ebony base with three handles and French buff finish. $10 000 in premiums available. Colorado Springs plans a delegation to back the sixth congress and Spokane aims to rally western cities.
The marriage of Woodson Grady Welter and Rose Rodgers occurred Tuesday evening at the bride’s mother's home four miles east of Roswell. Rev. George Fowler conducted a solemn service as relatives gathered. the couple received many presents and now reside with the groom’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. A J Welter.
William Ferguson of Lake Arthur New Mexico celebrates a 56 inch water flow at a newly drilled artesian well. Contractors T A Stancliff & Co struck initial flows reaching 48 inches and plan to drill eight to ten feet deeper from 1 040 feet. The well lies 1 1/2 miles southeast of Dittowel and 3/4 mile west of Lake Arthur depot.
Governor orator recounts Lafayette’s role and the Virginia honors. He recalls Lafayette’s Virginia citizenship, Yorktown victory, and the statue project by Hudson. The talk links Lafayette to Washington and Virginia’s postwar memory, stressing lasting Franco American friendship.
Mr and Mrs B M Atwood left today for Amarillo to spend a week with Mr Atwood s relatives.
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