Debate over initiative and referendum across parties
A political argument centers on whether Democrats favor enshrining initiative and referendum in the constitution and Republicans oppose it. Doc Parsons challenges claims in the Record, while Judge Mann criticizes Republicans as wavering between support and constitutional exclusion. The piece questions who misleads voters.
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Doc
Repubican
Repubiicans
Doc Parsons
Edward A. Mann
Republican Party
Political clash over socialistic measures in New Mexico discourse
The dialogue pits Judge Mann against Doc Parsons over whether Democratic and Republican positions align with socialistic policies such as direct legislation and constitutional initiatives. The piece notes no Republican paper in New Mexico endorses such measures, while Democratic voices appear favorable. The column also lists local moves and arrivals including an emigrant car for the Fears and visits by Mrs. Teel and Clark, with Johnnie Witt departing for Newton for a stenography post.
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Doc
New Mexico
U. S
Oregon
Doc Parsons
Republican Party
Judge Mann
Democratic Party
Roosevelt Insurgent Call Faces New Mexico Political Clash
Theodore Roosevelt positions himself against party machine rule and special interests. He argues Republicans bow to railroad and business ties, citing New Mexico's domination by political and corporate forces and criticizing past legislation.
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Theodore Roosevelt
New York
Empire State
New Mexico
Republican Party
Republican Senate
United States
Roosevelt
Roswell Census Shows Large Rise in School Enrollment
The Roswell school district will house about 2 500 children per the census report by Thomas Harrison for the Board of Education. The figure marks a substantial increase from last year, indicating Roswell will need all available school space in the year ahead.
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Roswell
Thomas Harrison
Board of Education
Passaic County Declares Habitual Drunkenness a Mental Disease
In Passaic County New Jersey authorities label habitual drunkenness as a mental disease. If the afflicted belong in asylum, should the men who drive them to insanity be sent to the penitentiary as criminals.
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Passaic County
New Jersey
Pecos Valley Apples Sell High Through Smudging and Sprays
An orchard investment stands out in the Pecos Valley with high returns from smudged and sprayed trees. The piece claims such orchards outperform other local investments and notes their strong profitability.
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Pecos Valley
Big prices paid for apples from smudged orchards
The article notes high prices for apples from smudged orchards, this time at Thomas Fee’s orchard with a price of $330 per acre for apples on the trees. The tone suggests strong demand despite the smudged designation.
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Thomas Fee
Roswell Bridges Urgently Require Lighting
The call to install lights on all Roswell bridges stresses safety at crossings and urges rapid action, arguing lighting is essential at bridge points in the city.
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Roswell
Valley Optical Kompany Glasses Advice For Two Year Cycle
Your glasses should be replaced about every two years. Friends recommend Valley Optical Kompany for assessments and new frames.
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Valley Optical Kompany
Brewer Heads Home to Ennis After Morning Departure
J. W. Brewer departed this morning as he returns to Ennis Texas, signaling the conclusion of his current engagement and the resumption of residence in his Texas city.
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Johnnie Witt
Newton
Texas
Sne
J. W. Brewer
Ennis
Miss Stephena Prager Returns From Denver Operation
Miss Stephena Prager arrived home after a two month stay in Denver for an appendicitis operation. She is reported to be improving nicely.
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Stephena Prager
Denver
Wilkinson Returns From Ranch Trip Near Kenna
W. J. Wilkinson came back last night after a several week trip to his ranch near Kenna and other areas to oversee cattle interests and operations.
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W. J. Wilkinson
Kenna
Shoes wholesalers' representative visits El Paso firms
J. G. Simpson of El Paso called yesterday on the Stine Shoe Co Morrison Brothers Co and Whiteman Brothers as the representative of shoe wholesalers.
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J. G. Simpson
el Paso
Stine Shoe Co
Morrison Brothers & Co
Whiteman Brothers
Salvation Army officers visit from El Paso to Amarillo
Ensign M. G. Sainsbury returned last night from Amarillo where he spent several days working with the Salvation Army in company with Brigadier George Wood divisional officer of El Paso.
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M. G. Sainsbury
Amarillo
Salvation Army
George Wood
el Paso
Miss Zoe Ferguson to Teach Mathematics at Roswell High
Miss Zoe Ferguson of St. Joseph Missouri arrives with her mother and sister to begin teaching mathematics at Roswell High School next year. The family plans to reside in Roswell as part of the move.
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Zoe Ferguson
St. Joseph Mo
Roswell High School
Roswell
Investigator Ed Seay Probes Carlsbad Killing Connected Kin
Ed S Seay traveled to Carlsbad last night to investigate the death of his wife's cousin Claire W Merchant He was joined by the deceaseds brother who arrived on the last train from the Panhandle for inquiries into the homicide
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Ed. S. Seay
Carlsbad
Claire W. Merchant
Panhandle
Irrigation appropriation filed for sections in township 11 south
An application requests use of swamp and seepage at multiple parcels in township 11 south range 25 east to divert 17.5 cubic feet per second for irrigation of 1240 acres and power. The Territorial Engineer will review on October 27, 1910, and opponents must file affidavits with the application number by that date.
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Territorial Engineer
Election Proclamation for Chaves County 1910
The election of qualified voters in Chaves County New Mexico is called for September 6 1910 to elect four Delegates to the State Constitutional Convention. Polls open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at predefined precincts including Roswell Dexter Hagerman Lake Arthur and others.
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Chaves
New Mexico
Chaves County
North Roswell
Dexter
Justice of the Peace Office
Hagerman
Lake Arthur
Lower Penasco
Tillotson
Plainview
School
Hernandez
Mundy
Dunlap
Kenna
Elkins
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Platform and resolutions for New Mexico constitutional work
A conservative platform urging ten year public school land protection and land value retention for children, a uniform primary for elective offices, taxation limits, a state corporation commission, and robust popular initiatives. It also supports referendum, recall, a corrupt practices act, state bank deposits, statewide prohibition via ordinance, easy constitution amendments, single subject laws, a state insurance commissioner, elected judiciary, limited injunctive power, and an eight hour work day on public projects.
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