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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1907
Page
2
The column lampoons campaign tactics and voter sentiment in Roswell. It notes ad deadlines, libel suit threats, and last minute candidate mentions while recounting tallies and local political wit surrounding the 1908 election.
The piece notes close constable races and a largely satisfactory result. It criticizes gambling abolition for reducing the political power of a once dominant element and praises the third ward councilman’s broad support. It cautions Judge Gatewood’s influence, reflects on Roosevelt’s progress, and reports Kansas electing a railroad attorney to replace Senator Burton, with Burton jailed and Curtis linked to the same interests.
The Welter vote surpassed the two leading contenders and matched the combined totals of the five lower candidates. Voters shifted earlier, expanding Welter's margin while other explanations are unnecessary.
Elder C C Hill crowned Welter winner amid church leaders backing the campaign. Other ministers also praised Welter for their efforts, marking a longstanding rivalry with Hill dating to the old Fourth ward push that once opposed him.
A growing sentiment in Roswell favors stricter controls on gambling and saloons, with many residents calling for their removal. Public opinion leans toward higher licensing standards and stronger prohibition measures to curb gambling influence.
The Kansas City Times accuses Roosevelt of a mean tactic by hinting at nominating Negroes for federal jobs in Ohio to test Senate confirmations. It says Southern Negroes feel the impact while Foraker and Dick show sympathy for Ohio’s Black citizens.
A.,$. Millice reopens his question bureau at the Daily Record. Readers will find interesting suggestions in his ads daily. Answering questions is part of the business and the truth of his claims is shown by displaying goods to inquirers.
A critic says President Roosevelt has gained Southern friends but shows no real care for black voters. The article argues his race theories may fail to solve the problem and that he uses blunt methods when faced with hard facts.
The Record explains S P Denning never sought councilman, refusing at all times. Fred J Beck and the Record editor allegedly plotted to sway sentiment to force his nomination. Robinson is praised as the patriot who served city interests while Denning refused to run.
Salina Kansas hosts a conference of farmers grain dealers and shippers on January 15 to debate improved freight rates. Prominent speakers address the gathering as part of ongoing discussions to alleviate transportation costs for agricultural commodities.
President Roosevelt’s special message to Congress on the Panama Canal is issued in an illustrated edition. Published by the Superintendent of Documents at the Government Printing Office in Washington D.C. it costs 50 cents per copy. The work includes seven appendices and twenty six full page illustrations, serving as a comprehensive textbook on a world topic.
In St Louis on January 15, David P. Dyer Jr. stands indicted for embezzling 61500 from the United States sub treasury. Judge Finkeleburg recuses due to family ties and Judge John E Carland of North Dakota is assigned to preside in the district court proceedings.
Washington January 15 The seven member committee formed at Chicago to address car shortages will seek an audience with the president to urge Congress to pass a reciprocal demurrage law this session. Pacific Coast Lumbermen's secretary Victor H Beckman chairs with H H Smith A J Van Hovese E M Wasmuth E M Wayne Walter Bogle and C I Millard as members. Beckman says Pacific Northwest lumbermen may move to place Hill properties including Northern Pacific and Great Northern under receivership.
Cash buyers for residential property, vacant residence lots, and vacant business property. If you have anything to sell, call our office and describe the property. Past records show we can sell it. Opposite Postoffice.
Northbound trains show arrival at 10 10 a m and departure times listed for southbound and northbound service. The fragment presents a railroad timetable but lacks full schedule details.
If you are sick or have a friend who is ill, send them to the Spring River 59th Sanitarium for care and healing.
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