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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1910
Page
2
A New York gathering of Black leaders and voters endorsed Theodore Roosevelt for President in 1912 marking a notable cross party support gesture amid the campaign.
A critic argues California’s railroad abuses set a precedent and urges stopping the pattern at initiation in the new state of New Mexico, framing the issue as a test of early governance and policy.
Local Republicans push for a separate ballot on the initiative and the referendum in Grant county. The motion faces questions about timing and feasibility as party members debate strategy.
It would take more than a moving picture outfit to keep up with the ac robatic political stunts of the Albuquerque Morning Journal.
A note states that many valued members in the territory are perfectly satisfied with the chosen name. It emphasizes broad approval among residents and preserves local identity.
A big rally at the Armory tonight invites attendance to hear an expert discuss direct government. Following criticism from Bernalillo county Republicans, the party will hold a primary on August 25.
Readers in New Mexico resist federal meddling as they push for an independent constitutional convention, showing desire to govern locally without outside influence.
President Ripley of the Santa Fe railroad has sent out notices to employers instructing how to vote, seen as another example of railroad influence on elections.
Socorro county voters choose one Republican and one Democrat to the constitutional convention while instructing delegates on the initiative and referendum aspects.
The G. A. R. of Boston derides the name New Mexico and notes its members need not live there, reflecting a local pride in the Hub. The remark underscores regional identity and civic humor in Boston.
Dona Ana county Republicans advocate the initiative the referendum and direct primaries pushing for popular election of U S Senators. The message frames opponents as part of a corrupt political alliance.
The Albuquerque Morning Journal accuses the party press of switching stance near elections, condemning political bosses while acknowledging the paper’s past support for reform. The piece portrays the paper as alternating between opposition and alliance with the gangsters before voting periods.
The Santa Fe New Mexican attacks the direct primary, claiming California and Kansas show its failure for corruptionists and bosses, noting in both cases the bosses and corporations were left behind while the system failed.
The article highlights Chaves county having the highest assessed valuation in the Territory and credits Democratic officials with efficiency and honesty. It argues for new methods in Republican counties and outlines the Democrats plan for a square deal for all people and all sections in the new state constitution.
Meyerscough, held in Roswell county jail on drunkenness, posted bond near night after an alleged whiskey reception from D. R. Patrick at the Green Front. He failed to appear at Justice Welter's court and fled town as a witness from the whiskey case remains at large. Public rejoicing follows his escape.
A B Fall of El Paso Texas is named as a delegate to a constitutional convention for New Mexico. He supports initiative referendum and direct primary in theory but opposes adoption by New Mexicans, citing concern over public readiness and railing against graft in politics. He previously influenced Socorro county politics and helped pass Hawkins bill.
The Albuquerque Morning Journal denounces the old regime as decayed and corrupt while the Santa Fe New Mexican defends the Republican banner and mocks the other paper. Both papers trade barbs on civic virtue and political allegiance.
Residents voice concern over high taxation as New Mexico builds its state apparatus post constitution adoption. Debates focus on fiscal policy, government spending, and limits on levies.
The Santa Fe Eagle argues citizens must see if the initiative is constitutional. If not, they can halt and curb the legislature, a matter worthy of serious consideration by every tax payer in New Mexico.
Hagerman Messenger scoffs at the Republican Reform Club in Chaves County noting the party’s reform is shallow and pledges to oppose FE. A. Cahoons nomination for delegate to the constitutional convention. The paper questions sincerity and warns readers to demand real repentance.
The Las Vegas Optic urges papers to follow the Albuquerque Morning Journal and applaud a combative editorial line. It contrasts the Journal with a paper that quits, likening policy to stubborn plaid left to rain and praising a resolute, even aggressive, stance.
Last Saturday the Club saloon in Taiban closed its doors as the license expired and renewal became impossible under new law. Citizens express relief that the town may not see another saloon and that drink temptation is removed. The former saloon keeper says he has no regrets and enjoys good health. Taiban remains open for other businesses as the situation stands.
The Tolar Tribune notes the saloon will shut its doors once the present liquor license expires, marking the end of an era at that location.
The Santa Fe Eagle argues Judge Mann misdefines direct government calling it anarchic. It contends the judge overestimates ignorance, noting many Republicans in Ohio favor direct government and are not anarchists despite his critique.
The Lakewood Progress argues Republican papers in New Mexico oppose direct primary and the initiative referendum to prevent public rule by the people. It claims entrenched political leaders fear loss of control, while honest citizens seek a constitution change to curb greed and graft.
The editorial notes that years ago New Mexico paid $12.38 per page for printed pamphlets under a legislative joint resolution. It argues the people had no voice and suggests costs could have been lower or pamphlets avoided if public input had been sought.
The Artesia Advocate warns that advisers seeking a safe and sane constitution to please the President risk fostering outrages like Hawkins' Liability act. It notes such measures by party members delayed statehood approvals and argues Congress should keep power to reject or require another convention to prevent monopolistic controls.
The Albuquerque Tribune Citizen argues the people of New Mexico should decide their state constitution free from Taft and corporate pressure. It critiques Republican bosses bluffing over grafts and notes Roosevelt’s stance after opposing an Oklahoma charter.
A detailed platform endorses ten year ban on public school land sales to curb speculation. It supports primary elections, tax limits, state corporation commission, and popular initiative and referendum. It calls for recall, anti money influence laws, state banks, statewide liquor prohibition by ordinance, easy constitutional amendments, single-subject laws, state insurance commissioner, elective judiciary, restricted injunctive power, and an eight hour workday law for state projects.
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