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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1910
Page
2
The Tribune Citizen urges New Mexico voters to embrace statehood and approve the proposed constitution despite flaws. It argues the election matters more than the document and that accepting the constitution advances New Mexico’s progress, even if not the party’s ideal.
The Record endorses Hinkle's statehood article but opposes his claim that territorial government is good and labels talk of "The Gang" as nonsense. The piece questions who currently holds power in the territory.
The speaker argues current times are not as bad as in the past, noting governance is not exemplary but better than Pennsylvania or New York. They concede it could have been worse and criticize past rulers in the territory.
The piece urges Judge Welter to be reelected to the office of justice of the peace in precinct no one. It states others are capable but Welter has proven he upholds territory laws and city ordinances and warns that not reelected would be a mistake.
The writer praises the Rock Island route to Roswell for accuracy and speed and, contrasting with the Santa Fe, argues for a true railroad service rather than a costly public farce.
The article argues Taft preferred a Democrat like Hughes for associate justice over chief justice and implies his choice of White reflected a belief a Democrat would be better than a Republican in the role.
The Tribune Citizen notes that reports from Curry and Bernalillo counties may be no more accurate than claims about Chaves county, suggesting limited reliability in the convention coverage.
The Bernalillo County Democrats approved the constitutional measure by a single vote, a result praised by the Tribune Citizen as a significant triumph.
A new Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court is appointed by President Grover Cleveland and is a member of the Democratic Party.
The Democratic group in Grant County advocates for statehood and pledges to uphold the constitution in their political program. The stance signals alignment with national constitutional principles and local governance aims.
A brief call pushes voters to back statehood, arguing that decisive ballots determine political status. The message frames voting as the essential step to achieving state recognition and autonomy.
If you rent you pay interest on another’s investment. Own your own home by exploring the Roswell Building & Loan Association plan. Roswell Association president E A Cahoon and manager R H McCune outline terms and potential benefits.
Notice to Teachers announces the Midwinter Examination for Chaves County in Roswell on Friday and Saturday January 18 and 14 1911. All permits expire on the first day of the examination and teachers must pass to teach in county public schools. Notify the undersigned if you plan to take the exam. Co C HELL Supt of Schools of Chaves County. Also an ad for windmill engine and pipe repairs by J L Mabie & Co and City Livery offering driving horses.
Governor Stubbs denounces the Northern Securities case and rail road trusts. He argues railways act as a government creature yet flout law, notes rising dividends and freight rates, and calls for strict anti trust enforcement and public reforms. He opposes life tenure for judges and supports taxes and prison terms for unlawful corporate actions. He urges river development on the Mississippi Missouri and Ohio to aid national progress.
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