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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1906
Page
2
The piece notes business manager and editor entries dated May 19 1903 at Roswell New Mexico under the 1879 act. It includes Associated Press credit and a declarative political stance. It also states advertising deadlines for same day insertion and for removing standing ads by eleven in the morning.
The piece comments on the primary election as foundational to government by the people. It mocks the local Republican organ as out of tune and suggests Mayor Bursum caused a disturbance while seeking water at Socorro. It praises taxpayer devotion and notes Alderman Wyllys as a trusted city leader.
The article notes Bastille Day on July 14 as France celebrates its fall. It mentions Russia facing a crisis and reports Captain Dreyfus is cleared of guilt, though his years of hardship cannot be restored. The Cemetery Association meets tomorrow at 3 PM with Mrs. M Whiteman and Mrs. Girard acting as secretary.
The text urges individuals to respect themselves and their town, beautify property and streets, and maintain civility toward others. It stresses that local support strengthens the community and that spending at home sustains town institutions, including the home newspaper.
Territorial Supreme Court upholds lower court rulings that county treasurers ex officio collectors and county assessors may not collect four percent commissions on gaming and liquor licenses. Decisions center on shift of license collection to sheriffs and clerical duties for assessors.
A terse critique notes the Democratic city council often ignores the loyal hat passer for the Republican hand-organ, implying skewed consultation in local governance.
The Republican sheriff has not consulted the Record on where to publish official notices. The omission risks misdirected or missing notices, effectively robbing the public and undermining official communication channels.
A tense exchange unfolds as the Albuquerque Journal voices praise for Delegate Andrews while the Santa Fe New Mexican grows angrier at the Record for not backing him. The public dispute highlights editorial loyalties and regional politics in New Mexico.
The Record editor claims to write editorials to “reduce the pressure” while drawing a salary for operating a linotype. The note mirrors colonial newsroom banter about editorial seriousness and duties.
The Record notes advertising bids often reserve the right to reject any and all bids. It adds Roswell’s council favors printing ordinances in the cheapest paper read by local residents.
The article asserts statehood centers on local self government and sovereign domestic authority. It argues people should write their own constitution and laws and elect officials without outside interference, noting foreign-born men may not grasp this value but it resonates with New Mexicans.
The coming Arizona legislature will be asked to repeal all fee bills and place all county officers on salaries. Officials would account for all fees, which would go into county treasuries. The example cited is the territorial secretary foregone fees that fund the Territorial treasury.
The article extols Carlsbad Current as a publication that emphasizes town character over mere population size. It argues that a live, prosperous town earns desirability and citizen interest, and urges residents to speak well of their community to uphold patriotism and local esteem.
Denver and return tickets priced at 23.10 for the annual Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks meeting in Denver Colorado from July 16 to 21 1906. Tickets go on sale July 13 14 15 with final return limit August 20.
Railroad timetable shows northbound arrival ten thirty morning depart ten fifty. Southbound arrival four o’clock, depart four ten. Agent M D Burns. Big Four Realty Company lists property for sale at 215 North Main.
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