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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1910
Page
2
The author decries high taxes and argues for a constitutional limit on tax rates and indebtedness. He accuses the Republican party of mismanagement and inequitable assessments in the territory, urging voters to support Democratic proposals for fiscal reform and accountability.
The Democratic platform from Chaves county argues for a constitutional provision establishing a State Corporation Commission elected by the people. It contends such a body would curb public utility power and grant fair railroad rates, better service, lower coal prices, and prevent inflated charges at territorial borders.
The Albuquerque Journal argues that the real danger to the constitution lies with the bosses who seek to push a Wall Street written charter into New Mexico. It notes the draft would be brought by Hitchcock, a political manager for Taft and Morgan, not drafted locally.
The Santa Fe New Mexican quotes a Democratic critic saying Curry and Chaves counties show high dissatisfaction with the direct primary. Returns indicate only a small portion of Democrats voted and winners reflect a minority not aligned with the broader Democratic base. The piece warns these counties will struggle to elect Democratic candidates in strongly Democratic areas.
The speaker notes that both parties claim approval of some policies yet then deride conditions and propose unworkable fixes, ending with a sweeping conclusion. The passage reflects a pattern of hypocrisy and empty promises in political debate.
The text argues that choosing Republican delegates to the institutional convention opposes the direct primary and popular election of senators. It claims the vote also favors taxation expansion, waste of school lands, and the continuation of old political bosses.
Taft signs on Nick as go between to drop hints Cannon must leave the Speakership. Cannon fires back with sharp epithets about cowards and enemies, delivering a light broadside as an election bluff.
The note claims wages in England and Germany exceed those in the United States while prices for essentials are lower. It adds that not so many people are affected, suggesting a contrast with common views.
Years ago not this way, but protection now shifts costs to American people who pay the bills of millionaire manufacturers and trust magnates who swarm to Europe each year.
In a heated exchange the speaker questions Taft's push to educate the public on tariffs, suggesting it amounts to fooling the people again and invoking Lincoln's warning about collective gullibility. The remark calls for scrutiny of Republican messaging and voter awareness.
The Las Vegas Optic concedes defeat in its argument over a disputed page. it acknowledges that Democratic papers gain advantage by using harsh epithets like Fool Liar and Coward while defending its own position as trying to salvage a poor cause.
The text references Amarillo Texas tax rate at 1.75 and claims Democrats could drive a six rate to smithereens if in power in New Mexico. It is an opinionated political remark rather than a reportable event.
Saturday Evening Post Ladies Home Journal and Woman's Home Companion renewals priced at $1.50 annually. Hattie L. Cobean is the agent and can be reached by telephone at 166.
Proclamation calls a September 6 1910 election for qualified voters in Chaves County New Mexico to elect four delegates to the State Constitutional Convention. Precincts list Roswell Dexter Hagerman Lake Arthur Lower Penasco Plainview Flernandez Kenna Elkins and Dunlap with polling opening at 9 o clock at various local venues.
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The document records the July 5 1910 signing by W M Atkinson as chairman and R F Ballard as clerk of county election authority in Chaves County New Mexico. It also notes the Pecos Valley Land and Development Co dissolution inviting land sellers to engage with a new firm and that the Chas de Bremond Parm will close temporarily due to flood damage to roads and bridges.
Notice withdraws all property from the market by Mrs. E. A. Bemis and Harry S. White. Title & Trust Co. promotes selling a lot and building a home to buyer plans with small payments.
A platform urging restrictions on public lands and taxes, recall and referendum rights, a state corporation commission, a unified primary system, an initiative process, a corruption act, state banks with deposit guarantees, statewide prohibition by ordinance, single-subject laws, a state insurance commissioner, elective judiciary, limited injunction power, and an eight hour work limit for public works.
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