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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1907
Page
2
All advertisements to insure insertion in the same day's issue should be in the printers hands before eleven o'clock in the morning. Orders for taking out any standing ad should also be in the office by eleven o'clock to prevent its being run that day.
A fragment notes Missouri Republicans may have aimed to influence the African American vote. It also mentions Colorado smelter interests placing a representative in a U.S. chamber of trust and discusses Democratic voters in Missouri supporting Roosevelt two years earlier before the legislature found him.
The Record argues the Texas legislature will not re-elect Bailey without a stronger official statement, discounting mere denial as insufficient and urging decisive action.
The piece reports that enough Roosevelt Republicans will join the Bryan Democrats in 1908 to compensate for Democrats who view Mr. Bryan as an impractical doctrinaire. It highlights shifting party loyalties and the election climate.
The text argues Roosevelt did not assume power under false pretenses and notes his early national acclaim came from his fighting spirit and public battles rather than smooth political maneuvering.
The text shows that Mr Roosevelt states reforms urged by William J. Bryan require cooperation with the President and a Democratic majority in Congress to carry them out.
The article argues that while Congress may pursue aggressive tactics, lasting power rests with public approval. It says newspapers will cover the battles and voters will hold each member of Congress accountable in their districts, highlighting the people’s authority to guide government.
The text extols the United States as a land where an errand boy can rise to governor, a unique possibility globally. It lauds the new governor of Pennsylvania for climbing from humble beginnings to high honor and trust, and it notes that betrayal of trust can even send a US senator to jail.
The article explains Eber Hill backed merging Roswell precincts to defeat Fourth ward influence. If Gilbert won old Second but lost old First, foes would contest the consolidation as illegal and blame county officials. The piece notes Welter’s victory neutralized the challenge and matters moved to libel suits.
The piece contrasts two senses of sensitivity. It defines a refined responsiveness to beauty and nature versus a common claim of a sensitive nature as virtue. It discusses how sunlight winds birdsong and the moon evoke deep feeling.
A reflection on how true sensitivity contrasts with vanity and envy. The author cites Ella Wheeler Wilcox to critique how people misuse the term sensitive. The piece warns against self conceit, selfishness, and petty jealousy masquerading as sensitivity.
Territorial Secretary certifies January 11 1907 filing of Articles of Incorporation No 4703 for El Capitan Cattle Company at Roswell Chaves County New Mexico. Names J R Dendinger Emmett Patton Ed S Gibbany serve on first board with 600000 capital stock and fifty year existence. Also includes stockholders liability certificate and notary attestations.
Madrid reports police uncovered an anarchist plot to kill several prominent persons. The plan targeted the opening of parliamentary debate on January 21 and the lives of King Alfonso and the Queen on their marriage anniversary May 31.
Washington reports civil service examinations today for clerks translators typewriters forest planting assistants and rodmen in the quartermaster department. Additional tests scheduled this month include engineer and plumber cook baker tariff clerk messenger vignette engraver teachers in Indian service stenographer and typewriter and wheelwright on January 30.
Washington January 16 President Roosevelt will be guest of honor at a banquet at the Arlington tonight hosted by delegates to the foreign commerce convention. He is expected to speak on extending American trade abroad. Vice President Fairbanks and cabinet members plus senators and representatives are invited and likely to attend.
Chicago, Jan 16. At a Transcontinental Passenger Association meeting the main topic was lowering rates to Seattle for the 1909 Yukon Pacific exposition. Rail officials estimate at least a quarter million travelers from the East and Midwest will visit the West Coast, double the Lewis and Clark Expo turnout at Portland.
The Illinois Dairymen's Association met in Jollett for its annual session with President Wiggins of Springfield delivering the address. The pure milk campaign will be considered and endorsed. Speakers included C. B. Lane of the dairy division, Dean Davensport of the Illinois Agricultural College, Professor T. H. Hacker of Minnesota, and Professor J. M. Truman of Illinois University. The convention continues through Sunday.
Topeka Kansas hosts the first annual convention of the Kansas Retail Furniture Dealers association in Commercial club hall. Mayor W H Davis welcomes visitors as the constitution and by laws report is considered. J H Banks and W J Pilkington read papers this afternoon with freight rates and mutual insurance on the agenda for tomorrow.
Directors of United States Leather and Central Leather in Jersey City finalize merger plans to create practical control of the U S leather trade. The idea was discussed in December 1904 but legal issues delayed completion. It is alleged Central Leather was formed to acquire stock and business of United States Leather and other smaller firms.
The Utah State Horticultural society gathers in the chamber of commerce for its annual session. Leading authorities discuss irrigation and the canning industry. Speakers include W. J. Kerr, R. B. Bower, and W. H. Homer Jr. Tomorrow topics cover forestry, farming unions, canning, and drainage.
An advertisement touts a cheap sale of a breaking cart and harness in Chaves county. It notes past records proving success and invites inquiries to I. E. Thompson on East Fifth Street.
The inquiry asks whether Guggenheim’s displayed sympathy toward Roosevelt is a political stance or a personal Quaker-like charity. It weighs implications for public perception and possible influence on policy or social conduct.
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