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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1910
Page
2
The Luna county Democratic convention adopts a non partisan stance on adopting or rejecting the state constitution. It resolves that delegates must vote against pledges to commit the party to either side and endorse voter judgment as the deciding factor. The Record notes this reflects referendums on individual conscience.
Texas refuses to accept changes to the boundary while accepting the 103rd meridian as a designation. A resurvey bill in Congress aims to fix the line as it sits, keeping the physical boundary but adjusting the official geographic label. Roswell readers learn of Christmas bargains and Socorro Democrats push for voter discretion on the constitution.
Senator Lafe Young, a newspaper man and Standpatter, spoke to the senate amid remarks praising his craft. He claimed newspapers rule the nation, a statement that mixes truth and error about the influence of journalism versus Congress.
Editorial asserts that ultimate authority rests with the American people, not lawmakers or newspapers. It emphasizes that the press may report and comment, but cannot govern.
The Tribune Citizen argues against a non-partisan constitutional approach, hinting it opposes the constitution unless it suits the paper's staff, while conceding statehood and boundary changes for New Mexico are beyond its power to block.
This afternoon the Democrats of New Mexico will decide whether to oppose statehood as a party or leave the decision to individual voters. The Santa Fe convention is unlikely to commit the party and will likely pass the issue to the electorate.
The Record argues the Roswell First Precinct election is crucial and endorses A. J. Welter for re election. It asserts Welter’s actions are known while doubting a rival’s potential conduct, claiming majority voter support for Welter.
In readiness for the Cadet show Trifling in Ranks a corps of extra ushers and police are assigned for crowd control at the Armory. The program starts 8 15 p m with doors opening 1 30 p m those outside may sit on bleachers at the old baseball park for half price. Tickets on sale at Daniel Drug Co.
Church groups schedule morning and evening services at the Armory with a farewell for Rev. Mr. Fowler who leaves for Kansas City. The event includes an evangelistic program, music, sermons, and a union gathering after the evening sermon.
Mrs H J Stahl offers stenciling lessons using pigment paints and will sell finished pieces at Woman's Exchange on Monday and Tuesday. Century Sunday School Class members to receive Xmas gifts tomorrow with vocal and instrumental music in a public evening event. Pecos Valley Drug Co notes public invitation. Unspecified lodging ad seeks two gentlemen or couple with amenities one mile from city limits. For details address "52" Record.
Room rental listing offering hot water heat at 509 North Richardson with phone contact 441.
The Grand Central hotel remodeling starts next week. The rooming department under Mrs J J Crawford moves temporarily to the hall on the second floor while the lobby is tiled and the house re papered and halls carpeted.
The churches unite for a farewell service Sunday evening at 8 30 p m with the Christian church pastor and congregation.
The Roswell Light Battery will drill Tuesday night to be measured for gauntlet gloves. All members are required to attend as the unit equips for upcoming duties.
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