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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1907
Page
3
A report examines an oil company dominant in the market and the implications for competition, pricing, and regulation. Authorities, industry leaders, and regional impact are referenced as the piece analyzes control, policy responses, and potential reforms.
The Interstates Commerce Commission reports on Tillman Gillespie investigations into Standard Oil actions. It details monopolistic control of petroleum from well to retailer, use of pipelines and railrates to crush rivals, and manipulation of tank cars and lubricants contracts to stifle competition.
In Santa Fe Jan 25 a House clash over a lobbyist exclusion resolution exposed tensions between Governor Hagerman allies and opponents. Attorney General W C Reid was slapped on the floor as lawmakers debated rules and territory official seating amid broader reform talk and memorials from the New Mexico Educational Association detailing school lands and governance.
President Roosevelt directs the Interior Secretary to halt final patent issuance until on site examination by an authorized officer, with seven listed exceptions. The order supersedes the December 13 1903 directive and aims to curb land fraud in acquisitions.
Sir Mortimer Durand British Ambassador to the United States visited Norfolk Virginia to inspect the Jamestown Exposition site and discuss England participation. He spoke of a hearty and historic English role, with ships and educational features, and noted the event on Hampton Roads could draw large attendance due to its water setting.
Lakewood Progress reports Lakewood commercial Club discussions on truck farming profits in Pecos Valley. Members praise high yields and quality vegetables, especially cantaloupes and tomatoes, and plan a committee to negotiate freight rate relief with railroads and expresses. The note mentions local merchants handling canned tomatoes by Mr. Boyd and promises further updates on the committee’s work.
To property owners we have cash buyers for good residence property vacant residence lots and vacant business property. If you have anything to sell call our office and describe your property. Our past record proves we can sell it. Carlton and Bell opposite Post Office.
Albuquerque Journal notes it is too early to discuss the political aspect of the legislative situation with authoritative tone.
The Commoner quotes a sly scheme by Dr Smoothan. He feigns concern over nerves caused by fast driving to flatter patients. They then praise him and refer friends, boosting his practice through deception.
Seven thousand workers at the Baku Naptha Works walked out today demanding higher wages. A general strike is planned to back the labor action.
Hon. H. S. Nowlan of Roswell delivered a lecture titled Up and Doing at the Lakewood school house Tuesday night. The talk drew good attention from Lakewood residents, though attendance was modest and Home Mission Society women did not realize as much from the proceeds as hoped.
Mr and Mrs G F Harra departed for Buckner Missouri after a month in the Valley. They praised the country and climate and spoke warmly of their stay.
For Rent. Property includes 44 acres alfalfa 12 acres bearing orchard 55 to 60 acres cultivation with ditch water. Features a house and farming implements. Rent paid in part of crop. See Carlton & Bell.
For sale a five acre parcel one quarter mile from the court house with a five room house alfalfa and water right. Also notes a nine year old Rippy Oriental.
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