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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1907
Page
2
The Record reminds advertisers to place insertions for the same day’s issue in the printers’ hands before eleven in the morning. Orders to remove or modify ads must also reach the office by eleven to avoid that day’s publication.
In Otero and surrounding precincts the vote favors remaining in Chaves county and opposing any new Artesia division. Lower Penasco, Lake Arthur and Plains precincts report tax bases and populations, preferring Roswell as county seat and seeking no boundary changes. Supporters urge Governor and legislators to respect majority wishes and reject county division.
The Ar tesia delegation at the capital states readiness to trade with county division advocates for a new county. They note J O Cameron of Eddy, Muir of Chaves, and Hudspeth of Lincoln hold key votes. The three women reportedly will cast the district’s votes, and trades in the third house may not count this session.
President Spiess of the Territorial Council vows to oppose all county division bills in the legislature. As chairman he gains power, with only Democrat J O Cameron of this district backing his nomination.
The text argues language can express all thoughts while noting misinterpretation. It then states Congress approved $15,000 via the Interior Secretary to fund extra staff for the New Mexico legislature to prevent a further $24,000 theft this session.
At Lake Arthur a group heard opinions on dividing Chaves and Eddy counties. Roswell, Carlsbad oppose splitting, while Roswell warns against supporters deemed ignorant, bought, or traitorous. The Record favors licensing and saloon control.
The Record argues Congress should pass the Littlefield bill rather than rely on a territorial anti-gambling law. It notes gamblers would risk violating federal law and the federal government would bear enforcement costs.
The Territorial Council holds a majority against the governor's reform plan yet cannot reach a two thirds vote to override vetoes. With no motion likely to pass, the body risks stagnation and gridlock in enacting laws.
A fragment discusses the Parson’s taste for a brass band while noting his dislike for the anvil chorus. It questions whether sentiment or sound moves us when the band plays. It mentions Governor Swettenham and Senator Tillman in a satirical, clipped style.
The army now requires all officers and enlisted men to stand at attention when the Star Spangled Banner is played. The policy reflects the banner’s power to command attention, as noted by Bryan's Commoner.
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