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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1910
Page
2
A political sampler notes advice to Congress if the Democrats err, mentions a Pittsburg judge fining three merchants for bad chestnuts, and questions the weather, Roswell, and British rat war rhetoric. It argues for statehood to boost territory growth and prosperity and mocks Republican insurgent rhetoric in the Senate.
Residents in Roswell and Vaughn face delayed mail as the Roswell Vaughn route is withdrawn. Only the Santa Fe railroad can reroute mail to reach the city several hours late, affecting local communication.
The census shows the U S population already over ninety million with full returns expected to push past ninety one million. The country is large in both population and area, reflecting a sizable nation.
The article notes Congress begins a brief session and marks the end of the current Congress. It expresses hope that the next Congress will lead the country, and argues Democrats should gain full control after 1912 to fix what it calls a mismanaged government.
The article notes Oklahoma’s ten year growth exceeding one hundred percent, the highest among states, and credits the constitution and popular government with promoting rather than hindering growth. It suggests opponents may be surprised by this outcome.
The Pathfinder notes census driven growth depends on natural advantages and immigration in New York and surrounding regions. Local laws, politics, and transportation influence city expansion, with Chicago losing status to Minneapolis and Winnipeg, while Atlanta gains from Northern capital and Augusta declines. Memphis cedes ground to Birmingham and Atlanta.
The piece notes that census results mislead when comparing growth. It cites Yankee cities, annexation, and varied development patterns. It argues 50 years ahead is unknowable and considers how government railroad ownership could reshape city status.
The Santa Fe Eagle reports the Roswell Record urges adopting the constitution despite flaws to gain statehood, fearing rejection brings worse outcomes. It argues a solid foundation is essential and warns voters against sacrificing principles for a temporary gain. The piece critiques selfish motives and calls for caution.
The Eagle disputes the Record view of the current constitution as a better document than most state constitutions. It argues the people chose this version at the polls and rejects the idea of electing another convention, warning that a new vote could produce a worse, purely party driven charter. The piece notes the document can be amended and urges educated support for improvements.
The Record argues statehood hinges on approving the current constitution. A vote for the constitution is presented as a path to growth and prosperity, while a vote against could jeopardize statehood. Readers are urged to study the document and decide individually.
Call issued from Silver City to hold a delegate convention in Santa Fe on December 17 1910 at 1 30 pm to decide on the constitution and conduct party business. Delegates allocated by county based on past Democratic votes with primaries urged and a territorial committee meeting set for 1 pm that day. Also notes an Independent Meat Co. deal offering 10 pounds of lard for 1 25.
Programs for the Mothers Clubs Lyceum Course list two evenings of music and lectures at Central School and the First Presbyterian Church. December 15 features High School Orchestra, recitations by Freda Smith Xanna Yater, vocal trio Mesdames Gosling and Prager plus Mr Pope, and an address by Will Robinson That Boy. December 16 offers piano and vocal solos, readings, a violincello solo, and a lecture by Capt Peele on The Possibilities of the Individual in the 20th Century.
A brief notice promotes sending the Woman's Home Companion to a friend for a year as a Christmas present with clubbing offers on other magazines. Hattie L. Cobean is listed as agent with phone number 166. 2912.
J B Herbst financial agent at 303 N Main announces a loan program offering five hundred thousand dollars for irrigation friendly farms with long term terms. Interest is paid annually and borrowers may pay off before due date.
Secretary Meyer releases his annual naval report proposing the abandonment of New Orleans Pensacola San Juan Port Royal New London Sackett Harbor Culebra and Cavite yards. He calls for Guantanamo Bay as a key base and urges modernization of Pacific and Atlantic dock facilities and continued naval building while preserving core yards and expanding aerial experiments with a $25 000 appropriation.
Governor Mills orders January 21 1911 election to ratify or reject the proposed constitution for the Territory of New Mexico. Voters may choose For the Constitution or Against the Constitution in English or Spanish. secretary of New Mexico Nathan Jaffa signs seal.
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