Oregon land frauds taint Senator Mitchell verdict
A brief note reports Senator Mitchell found guilty of accepting fees related to Oregon land frauds. The item hints at political damage and implies it may be too late for whitewash.
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1905
Page
2
A brief note reports Senator Mitchell found guilty of accepting fees related to Oregon land frauds. The item hints at political damage and implies it may be too late for whitewash.
Roswell council cuts city tax by one third, aided by higher saloon and gambling license revenue. Officials say reduced rate plus improved collections will fund waterworks, streets, bridges while enabling a larger annual improvement program and a projected surplus.
Probate Clerk F P Gayle records thirteen deeds including Mitchell Castlio to Harry L Birney for 2400 dollars for 160 acres in section 23 township 13 south range 25 east and S Eisenhart for 4000 dollars for 160 acres in section 24 township 12 south. Lake Arthur Townsite profits and local lots in Dexter and Lake Arthur also listed. article notes diverse fruit farming advice and pear prune cherry recommendations in Pecos Valley context.
George A. Puckett is in charge of the Roswell Record's editorial department and is doing good work. The Record is described as the Territory's only Democratic daily and is noted for being clean and well run in New Mexico.
The social crowd of Roswell Mexicans held a lively dance Tuesday night in the southwest Roswell school house. A Mexican orchestra from Lincoln supplied the music and dancing continued late into the night.
To Buffalo New York annual meeting of Grand Lodge Elks July 11 13 1905. One fare plus 2.00 round trip with selling dates July 6 7 final limit July 16. M D Burns agent. Buy it now. Now is the time to buy Chamberlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It may save life. For sale by all dealers. G C Cottingham left for Corpus Christi for baths for catarrh.
A reader argues for strict budgeting noting he must spend nine dollars on living costs for every dollar saved and that even small items like Vel costs and keeping a bottle on hand can prevent waste or a visit to the doctor. The tone urges careful spending to protect earnings.
Auction-style notice announces purchase of all stock and fixtures by Baker & Morgan at 410 N Main opposite the courthouse. Goods including household and kitchen furnishings sold on installment. Also includes testimonial advertisement for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets from C Towns of Rat Portage Ontario praising relief from stomach trouble and constipation.
Carlton Brothers advertise trading city property for country property in Oklahoma City. They list large and small country tracts and invite exchanges, mentioning room 12 at Oklahoma Block. Also promote Cos Valley Lumber Co wall paper paint and floor finishes and Ingersoll Book Store merchandise at bargain prices.
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