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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1910
Page
2
A poem extols New Mexico as the sunshine land and future hope with lines praising homesteads irrigation and national vigor. The text also quotes a New York Times critique of Roosevelt stating he fell from high esteem to a low place in short time.
Rev. E. P. Alldredge of Portales New Mexico dedicates the new state on New Mexico Day in the Coliseum Building Chicago November 27 1910.
Winter swept in last night bringing the year's coldest air so far with temperatures only a few degrees below freezing across the region.
The coming session of Congress begins next Monday and if Republicans are to do any more mischief before Democrats take charge they will have to be up and doing.
The Milwaukee Journal reports that amid nationwide election results, Senator La Follette has become the logical Progressive candidate for the Republican presidential nomination.
The Pittsburg Post points to harsh public mood as idol worship declines amid delusion, treachery, demagogy, and soul slander likened to cholera, while asserting common sense can curb and end such periods.
People in New Mexico are likely to approve the constitution not for quality but to gain statehood and avoid being left out if delays continue. The sentiment reflects urgency over federal approval and possible exclusion from the Union.
Richard Croker visiting New York contends tariffs affect little of the nation’s high cost of living. He has long hobnobbed with European aristocracy, so his judgment of American matters is questioned amid reports of Croker grafting money in New York and spending it abroad.
The remark notes how Theodore Roosevelt confronts a party in upheaval as Democratic forces gain momentum. It emphasizes the magnitude of the setback for his alignment and the broader political shift taking place.
John W. Kern of Indiana Gilbert M. Hitchcock of Nebraska and James A. Reed of Missouri won U S Senate seats by popular vote. The Commoner notes this without a constitutional clause backing the method showing reform momentum.
Speculation grows that Senator Lodge will not return to Congress. He says he will sacrifice himself for the country, but many Massachusetts Republicans oppose him. If enough Republicans wed with Democrats, Lodge’s successor could be elected, but party unity remains in doubt.
The speaker argues against replacing the current constitution as the enabling act prevents immediate election of a new one. They warn that rejecting the framed constitution would lead to the same statesmen drafting another version, so they advocate accepting the current document and pursuing statehood.
The Santa Fe Eagle notes that Pecos Valley democrats wanted an initiative recall direct primaries and other items not in the document but now seem satisfied with the framed constitution. The paper questions how to obtain statehood and admits the task is a hard nut to crack.
The Jersey Journal argues that the boss system in American politics won’t end unless people stop being indifferent. It contends bosses will fill the gap when citizens neglect duties, shaping outcomes to their own convenience.
Governor Mills proclaims statewide election for January 21 1911 to ratify or reject the constitution drafted by the Territorial Constitutional Convention at Santa Fe. Eligible voters will cast ballots on the proposed fundamental law for the future state of New Mexico.
The Governor proclaims that supporters may vote in English or Spanish for For the Constitution while opponents vote Against the Constitution. The proclamation is issued at the Executive Office on November 22, 1910 with the Great Seal of the Territory of New Mexico and signature of Secretary Nathan Jaffa.
Washington announces new civil service rules for first and second class assistant postmasters effective today. Examinations will determine fitness rather than political influence, allowing capable individuals to keep posts during good behavior and aiming to boost efficiency as experienced staff aid new postmasters.
In New York on December 1, a lame newsboy named Tommy Norton bought Red Cross Christmas stickers for 25 cents each. He and his late parents faced tuberculosis, inspiring his vow to donate his savings to seal sales to aid disease prevention. He plans to tighten his belt for Christmas while supporters seek medical care for him.
New York December 1 Robert P Hoover of Germantown Pennsylvania assumed the presidency of the American Automobile Association succeeding Lewis R Speare who retired due to business demands for his entire tenure.
Henry Watterson of Louisville saluted Mark Twain's life at the Mark Twain memorial. He described their kinship through marriage and recalled Twain's genius, money sense, and emotional life, noting his brilliant marriage and the enduring influence of Edwin Booth's work. He likened Twain to Lincoln in literary stature.
The text speaks of enduring hardships and forging a path through a trackless forest. It reflects on two individuals who persevered, reaching their goal, with a hopeful image of their light shining down from the stars upon us tonight.
Dec 1 1908 report chronicles Miss Helen Taft's White House debut at a society tea, noting her reserved temperament and future role in Washington social life. Mention of a Santa Fe convention plan and Democratic committee meeting outlines local political procedures and dates.
Silver City November 22 1910. In Santa Fe on December 17 1910 at 1 30 p m a delegate convention is called to determine the position of the democratic party for New Mexico following the central committee directives from November 18 and 19 1910.
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