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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1907
Page
2
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The piece notes a lone Democrat on the Territorial Council could stand alone as Republicans clash amid talk of a Democratic independent victory in 1908. It references stockmen, Roswell convention, and Albuquerque Journal questions about Bursum’s actions, with railroads and Bryan-era reform themes.
The Santa Fe New Mexican and Albuquerque Citizen note that the district attorney bill aims to curb the governor and curb graft. They mention Judge Bateman’s Pecos Valley annexation dream and Delegate Andrews securing pensions while failing to build the railroad. Ceron warns against high territorial expenses, now on the Council’s finance panel.
Hudspeth urges Assembly support for a bill to curb railroad passenger fares and freights, calling them beyond reason in the Territory. The move aims to ease travel and shipping costs for residents and businesses.
Joseph H. Choate defines the contrast between ex President Cleveland and President Roosevelt. He quips that Cleveland is too lazy to hunt while Roosevelt is too restless to fish, reflecting a London Financial News remark.
A report from Washington says the Oklahoma constitutional convention may require twice the allowed time to reach an agreement and that the draft constitution is likely to be rejected.
Report says saloon keeps and gamblers pool money to sway the territory legislature against an anti-gambling bill. If lawmakers are bought and Congress aids the territory, sports may wish for their money back to pay railroad fares.
The Record predicts Hon. J. O. Cameron will be widely acknowledged as the ablest man in the Territorial Council. He is in Santa Fe to serve the people, not pursue spiteful aims. The paper notes a school board financial report clarifying funding after gambling abolition and highlights which members care about education progress.
The three Roswell national banks report total deposits of 1 218 037 04 as of January 26 1907. Time certificates reach 141 967 64 with interest. Loans and discounts exceed 1 000 000. First National footings top 1 000 000. Undivided profits total 151 493 28 and surplus stands at 75 000.
In Roswell on October 24 1906 Hon J O Cameron member of the Territorial Council urged retrenchment. He mentioned Col Ballard the last Council’s only Democrat and said he hoped not to be so lone in the coming legislature. He cited an honorable governor and honest Republicans as allies.
The financial report shows a balance of 8 050 78 dollars in the treasurer's accounts, with about 3 000 dollars more to be added before term's end. Running the full nine months requires about 9 000 dollars, with five monthly payments of salaries and expenses totaling roughly 1 800 dollars per month. Ample funds are available to finish the term.
The Albuquerque Journal warns that a proposed bill to let voters in each judicial district choose their district attorney is a disguise to shift appointment power from the Governor and Territorial Council to political cliques. The piece argues the real aim is to protect graft and undermine public interests.
Roswell resident Colonel Charles Ballard, longtime Chaves County sheriff, discusses opposition to creating Artesia county. He argues the move harms Eddy County, would strip tax base, and prefers preserving existing boundaries with Roswell and other towns voicing protest through mass meetings. He notes district legislators Cameron Mullens and Hudspeth align with opposition.
A heated argument denounces appointive justice as a threat to civil government and questions lawmakers shifting DA selection from the Governor to the Legislature for two years. The piece warns of ego and self interest, urging careful consideration of such power moves and accountability.
John Jones confronts a newsroom editor over rumors of a lie. The editor denies printing stale news and asserts the paper’s commitment to fresh reporting, while a bystander muses the fault may lie with a rival paper down the street.
For sale notices describe choice residence lots eight room house six lots with shade trees near court house two blocks away at $5 500 a new five room house $2 200 alfalfa land 26 acres with ditch water right 15 percent net income last year 1906 40 acres alfalfa valued at 37 50 per acre Hondo water right land 160 acres and more Carlton Bell 303 N Main Street Old Indian River Rye Orienta l
Governor Hagerman warns that forming new counties is unwise and burdens taxpayers with duplicate offices courts and jails. He argues premature county creation leads to lawlessness and higher taxes, urging residents to weigh consequences before action.
Examinations for Utah applicants seeking entrance to the Annapolis Naval Academy began in Salt Lake City today and will run through tomorrow and Thursday.
Boston buyers moved little in the past week with small transactions. The wool market remained quiet but purchases were noticeably firm.
A. B. Samford and others transfer to W. E. Bowen for 200 dollars Lot 12 Block 12 Ha german. L. K. McGaffey transfers to Nicholas Sanchez for 100 dollars Lots 19 20 and 21 Ace. quin addition to Roswell.
Railroad schedule shows Northbound arrivals at 10:10 a m and depart at 10:25 a m and Southbound arrivals at 4:50 p m with departures at 5:00 p m M. D. Burns is listed as the agent.
Carlton and Bell offer a 160 acre farm well improved in central Oklahoma for trade for property in or near Roswell. They ask what you have in exchange and reference their location opposite the post office and the phrase Old Indian River Rye Oriental.
Special execution from the Chaves County District Court directs the sale of the north half of Lot 1 Block Alameda Heights in Roswell. Western Grocery Company sues John Silman. debt of 66.35 and costs of 32.15 with 3.00 interest. Sale set February 25 at 11 am at courthouse door. Sheriff Charles L Ballard announces deputy Guy H Herbert present.
Notice from Roswell New Mexico indicating that on January 7 1907 the Probate Court of Chaves county appointed the undersigned as administrator with the will annexed of the Mary E. McClemnay estate. All claims due to the estate should be presented and all owed debts paid to the administrator dated January 8 1907 with publication from January 9 to January 30 1907.
Classified request notes a painting job by B. F. Smith and a phone contact 176. A nine year old named Rippy is referenced with Oriental designation.
Carlton and Bell advertise top real estate bargains in the Valley inviting investors to view their listings and invest money today. They claim to offer some of the best value and urge contact for details and opportunities.
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