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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1910
Page
2
The piece notes an English coalition victory and suggests the Mexico insurrection is over. It mentions R returning from post-election gloom with no comment, cites twenty-two of twenty-nine Democrats signing the constitution, and describes Bernalillo county voters split on the constitution while hoping statehood and a new railroad toward the Pecos Valley.
A bill in Congress proposes doubling the pay of New Mexico and Arizona governors from three thousand to six thousand dollars annually. The measure prompts questions about why such an increase if statehood is imminent.
The speaker laments that the Republican party failed the public by bowing to big money interests. He notes the people have decided to take their own turn and claim their innings.
The passage reflects on the adoption or rejection of a constitution by urging readers to recall Oklahoma’s rapid growth after achieving statehood, noting how people and capital flocked to the new state and how it developed into a strong, notable entity.
Citizens tired of territorial rule push for statehood, arguing the constitution, though not perfect, was drafted by men and not archangels. They aim to make the best of statehood opportunities despite flaws.
Democrats in most strong counties back the constitution while some Republican strongholds oppose it. A swift adjournment after the Santa Fe convention on the 17th is urged as the best way out of the entanglement. The saying he who turns and runs away will live to turn and fight another day is quoted.
The message urges residents to spend money locally in Roswell to support the community. It warns that dollars sent away for Christmas goods leave the town and rarely return, suggesting shoppers buy from Roswell merchants to keep funds circulating locally.
Green B. Patterson, a Chaves county delegate to the constitutional convention, was ill in Santa Fe and attended only a few meetings. After the constitution’s completion he signed it then crossed out his name and died now opposing the document, pledging to use his best efforts to defeat it despite a difficult task ahead.
The Schenectady Gazette notes Texas covers 265 780 square miles and rivals nations in area. It ranks fifth in population growth with 3 948 710 residents, driven by migration and earlier doubling since 1860, and expects further gains as Gulf ports expand steamship terminals.
A letter from Inglesville New Mexico dated December 13 1910 criticizes the Roswell Democratic mass meeting of December 7 1910. It denounces the present constitution and urges delegates to Santa Fe to seek an initiative referendum recall and a proper amendment provision while opposing the constitution in its current form.
A Roswell Light Battery drill last night announced gun and caisson sections. About thirty-five to forty members attended and split into groups for solid practice. The unit is settling into steady work and will train through the winter months.
Roosevelt County Democratic committee in Por Tales New Mexico December 13 1910 resoles to oppose the proposed state constitution citing support for local self government direct legislation and opposition to corporate influence. It directs delegates to vote as a unit at Santa Fe December 17 1910 and authorizes H B Ferguson to cast Roosevelt County’s vote if needed. The group pledges cooperation with other parties and reiterates commitment to statehood free from political bondage.
The Santa Fe New Mexican prints facsimile signatures from the Constitution, noting President Charles A. Spiess signed on the last page. It lists Republicans and Spanish Americans who signed, plus twenty two Democrats who did sign, eight Democrats who did not. It names those who signed, those who did not attend, and five who refused to sign.
If you rent you pay interest on another’s investment. the Roswell Building Loan Association offers a new loan plan. President BE Cahoon and Manager R H McCune urge readers to investigate as ownership may pay off.
A Christmas present that means something is the Youth's Companion subscription. For $1.75 the recipient gains a year of entertainment and uplifting companionship, plus free 1910 issues and The Companion's Art Calendar for 1911. Subscriptions and calendar gifts mailed from Boston. ground bone for chickens offered at 3 cents a pound by The Independent Meat Co.
The Roswell Salvation Army announces a year end campaign to aid poor families and children. Last year four hundred dinners and one hundred toys were distributed with community support, and Ensign Sainsbury urges clothing groceries fruit and canned goods donations to 112 Second Street at the Virginia Avenue corner.
Investigate a flour mill exchange proposition endorsed by Title Trust Company as a potential asset swap. The offer invites scrutiny of terms, value, and feasibility for stakeholders seeking strategic leverage in milling operations.
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