Opposition to the constitution in Dona Ana and San Juan counties
In Dona Ana, Democratic and Progressive Republican conventions both declared against the proposed territorial constitution. The Democratic group urged an organized fight to defeat it, while the Progressive Republicans denounced the document as unAmerican and urged defeat. The Farmington Times-Hustler criticized both sides, noting San Juan County’s likely opposition, and argued for pursuing statehood despite the current opposition.
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Dena Ana
San Juan County
Democratic Party
Dona Ana County
Democratic Committee
Santa Fe
San Juan
Times-Hustler
Taft’s lengthy message to Congress praised for scope but weak in substance
The article notes President Taft delivered one of the longest messages to Congress yet criticizes its impact. While the length is praised as expansive, the recommendations fail to offer substantive benefits for the people, rendering the message mighty in size but weak in content.
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Taft
Congress
Taft Favors Inaction on Tariff Until A Later Congress
President Taft treats tariff relief as a minor issue and would postpone action to an indeterminate future. He expects the Democratic next Congress to handle the tariff, promising little immediate relief amid ongoing exactions and troubles.
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Taft
Congress
Democratic Congress
Delayed Mail Arrives Too Late on Train Run
Vaughn auto failed to deliver mail earlier with no mail collected. The train arrived at seven with the mail but too late to help that day. The report notes the government still saved money.
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Vaughn
Resolutions Defeated by Democrats in Chaves County
A Roswell Daily Record summary explains the dispute over Democratic resolutions in Chaves county. Readers seek fair publication of substitute wording and clarity on binding the party to the convention stance, contrasting Drury and Hinkle resolutions and their calls to pledge delegates.
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Roswell
Chaves County
H. T. Drury
Democrats Split Over Territorial Constitution Battle
In a convention at Chaves county Democrats debate Drury and Hinkle resolutions. Aims include instructing delegates to oppose the proposed constitution, expose its flaws, and allow each Democrat to vote against it without party scrutiny while urging rejection on principle and policy.
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Dona Ana
New Mexico
Las Cruces
A. D
Santa Fe
Drury
Hinkle
Combine
Chaves County
Grand Old Party
Bam
Special Services Sunday at the Christian Church
The Christian Women's Board of Missions will lead both morning and evening services at the Christian Church on Sunday December 11. A detailed program features multiple addresses, readings, solos, hymns, and offertories led by Mrs. Brasher Mrs Weeks Mrs J E Carper Mrs Rose Bird and others. Two services include devotional acts and a doxology with various participants and a sale of solid silver tea spoons offered by L B Boehiner Jewelers.
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Christian Women's Board of Missions
The
Christian Church
Drain Your Orchards for Proper Drainage and Revive Trees
A reader urges owners to ditch low orchard areas to remove surface and underground water, preventing root rot and reviving trees for heavy fruiting next season. The note cites Bird protection club concerns but emphasizes irrigation drainage as key to orchard health.
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Woman's Wild Life Protection Club
B. R. Buffham
Woman’s Wild Life Prot
J D Cully & Co Plumbers Pledge Satisfaction
J D Cully and Co plumbers at 521 North Main advertise scientific plumbing at reasonable prices with satisfaction guaranteed and contact by phone 118.
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J. D. Cully & CO
N. Main
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Thos. & Lawing
A. L. Buford
E. W. Perdue
Lcocwell Hardware Company
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First Natl. Bank
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