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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1907
Page
2
The Record urges all advertisements and standing ad orders for the day’s issue to be in by eleven o’clock. It notes McKinley’s birthday observance and comments on Democratic Party/liberal dissent within the attorney bill debate. It accuses the governor’s veto as a potential trigger for graft retaliation and praises county commissioner vacancy powers.
Mr. Shonts predicts the Panamanal zone will one day become a premier health resort for white people, surpassing the Pecos Valley in New Mexico.
The Wild Irishman who edits two Demic papers at Carlsbad follows a veteran’s warning that music is an unsafe topic for newspapers. He also notes a specialty in railway rates and balky horses.
The fall election is seen as a warning that New Mexico residents are waking up and that even veterans in the Bursum faction are adjusting their political positions in response to changing public sentiment.
The governor's message to the 37th Legislative Assembly is described as the foremost state document in New Mexico history, but the Albuquerque Advertiser notes that its recommendations will not be generally followed.
Councilman Cameron backs the bill only if it makes the officers truly elective rather than transferring appointive power from the Governor to the Bursum machine. The Albuquerque Journal criticizes the measure as turning criminal jurisprudence into a farce by letting politically connected men pick prosecutors.
A Santa Fe correspondent reports increasing belief that the Governor is a shrewd politician, seeming indifferent to party leaders and steadily pursuing his own course.
The Record notes Attorney General Reid maintains a smiling stance while lobbyists stay off the house floor. It cites Cameron securing a place on the Territorial Council Finance Committee as a reform for economy. Readers recall Cameron's Roswell speech before the election.
The district attorney bill, as passed by the house, would move patronage away from the Governor to the Bursum machine. The measure could be acceptable if it merely provided for the election of district attorneys starting in a future term.
The Lakewood Progress cites widespread opposition from Roswell Lake Arthur Dayton Carlsbad and many towns off the railroad to a county Solon. It notes the upcoming legislative fight will reveal who supports or opposes the measure and forecasts a reckoning after lawmakers report to the people.
The article explains that the official designation for the President of the United States is the President of the United States and that Mr. President or Mr. Governor are not used except when directly addressing the Governor or President. It notes that in third person references the Governor of New Mexico is used and that His Excellency is a polite phrase unlikely to be used in normal coverage.
Rev Dr Alexander of Washington DC, temporarily filling in for ill Rev Edwin Emerson, delivered a Presbyterian church sermon stressing moral influence as an embodied force living after us for good or evil, for which we are responsible, urging attentive listening.
The Albuquerque Advertiser notes Democrats claim the proper path is elective DA positions, while Republican bosses manipulate appointments. They oppose Hagerman’s influence and seek to curb it by removing appointment power, without advocating full elective offices.
The article notes critics mock Elder Hill's remark about county divisionists and Roswell. It discusses a lawmaker proposal to divide Las Vegas, placing part of the current county seat into a new county. President Spiess of the Council opposes the measure and could block other county bills.
The Record notes the bill passed by the lower house changes the power to appoint district attorneys. It would remove that authority from the Governor and place it for two years in the Territorial government, a shift Democrats oppose as a fundamental right to disagree.
The Record argues power should rest with the Governor rather than the Council and favors electing district attorneys while keeping appointive authority intact until an election is held, at which point objections would be withdrawn.
Lake Arthur residents oppose forming a new county from parts of Chaves and Eddy Counties. Postmaster J. J. Boyd says most locals reject the proposals while aiming to secure the county seat for Lake Arthur, Artesia, or Hagerman. He notes town site features include a courthouse block and a future college building.
For sale details include eight room house with six lots near court house and artesian well priced at 5500, a new five room house at 2200, 16 acres unimproved land by railroad and 2nd Street with 1000 cash, balance easy terms. 26 acres alfalfa land with water rights, nearby 40 acres also alfalfa and net income last year. 160 acres Hondo water right land, plus 40 acres alfalfa with fenced land valued at 37.50 per acre. Carlton and Bell, 303 N Main. Old Indian River Rye Oriental.
Topeka Kan Jan 29 At a special stockholders meeting of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway company a proposal will be voted on to increase the capital stock by 98 million dollars. The stockholders will decide at the meeting to be held tomorrow.
Flora Wolf claims common law wife status to Lord Delaval Beresford and seeks a widow’s share under Mexican law. She lives on the 160000 acre Oji tos ranch in western Mexico and seeks possession of the vast estate despite Beresford’s will leaving most assets to his brothers. Her lawyers say ample proof exists and aim to establish the claim soon.
Hagenback shows and Wallace circus have joined to form a single company. They have begun winter quarters in Peru with remodeling underway for the next season. Ben Wallace has stepped back from management but holds stock in the new corporation.
Northbound trains arrive at 10 10 a m depart 10 25 a m. Southbound arrives 4 50 p m depart 5 00 p m. M D Burns agent. 160 acre farm in central Oklahoma for trade for Roswell area property. Carlton & Bell opposite post office solicit responses.
Carlton and Bell advertise investment opportunities in Valley real estate offering some of the best bargains available.
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