Shall the People Rule or Corporate Interests Rule
A political opinion piece argues that the fight over New Mexico's constitutional convention hinges on whether the People or corporate interests will rule. It asserts Democrats back the people while Republicans favor elites, warning that a Republican victory would yield a constitution shaped by corporate interests and a betrayal of public welfare.
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New Mexico
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Taft
Bryan
Maine
California
New England
South
John D.’s
Union
Washington
Opposition to Direct Election of U S Senators
The Santa Fe New Mexican argues against direct election of senators by the people. It cites New York’s Platt and Depew and Pennsylvania’s Penrose and Oliver as poor examples, Rhode Island’s Aldrich, and contrasts with Bristow of Kansas and others named by the people who truly represent their states. The piece questions the legitimacy of a government that abandons direct choice.
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Santa Fe
United States
New York
New Mexico
Platt
Depew
Pennsylvania
Penrose
Oliver
Rhode Island
Aldrich
Bristow
Kansas
A Constitution Made From Republican Extracts
The writer imagines a constitution built from Republican state texts with Democratic features. He notes insurgent Senators from these states showing public interest and questions whether Congress and the President would reject such a constitution.
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Congress
Opinion on politics and wealth influence in society
The Record critiques the idea that political worth equals wealth. It argues genuine merit is not tied to bank balances and warns against corporate influence shaping public life.
Kansas Atmosphere Fells Politicians Like Uncle Joe
The article notes a sense in Kansas politics that makes Joe Cannon and other similar figures feel ill this fall. It suggests upcoming politicians of the same stripe will suffer the same malaise as Uncle Joe.
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Kansas
Joe Cannon
Uncle Joe
Reasonable constitution hinges on perspective
A discussion on constitutional fairness compares viewpoints of the people and corporate interests, exploring how interpretation shapes legitimacy and balance of power. The note hints at a debate over rights, governance, and the role of institutions in shaping the state.
Teddy Faces Split in Races Between In Surgents and Standpatters
The political scene shows Teddy wavering amid two factions In Surgents and Standpatters as the Big Stick position sinks from the spotlight and Teddy remains undecided.
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Teddy
New Mexico Should Favor Citizens From New Mexico
The Record argues for awarding political honors to residents of New Mexico rather than those from El Paso, emphasizing local allegiance and eligibility.
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the Record
New Mexico
el Paso
Democrats and Republicans Clash Over Governance Approach
The quotation contrasts Democratic plans to place decisions before the people with Republican preference for leaving decisions to party bosses, highlighting a partisan debate over who should have ultimate authority in governance.
New Mexico Democrats Embrace Spirit for People’s Interests
The assembly of Democratic leaders in New Mexico signals a strong, people oriented approach. Officials emphasize unity and policy progress aimed at advancing community welfare and regional development through collaborative action.
Roosevelt to Aldrich Taft Split Reflected in Curry
The text notes Curry has left the Roosevelt Republicans and joined an Aldrich Taft faction, signaling a broader public matters stance favoring collective persuasion over elite control.
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Curry
Roosevelt Republicans
Aldrich-Taft
Rifle Range Found in Capitan Mountains
Col James W Willson and party report locating a fine rifle range in the Capitan mountains between Meek and Pine Lodge for the Roswell Light Battery encampment. The site features water timber and game and will host a August encampment with an interstate trip to California in September.
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James W. Willson
Capitan Mountains
M. S. Murray
George B. Jewett
Will Murray
Murray
War Department
Lincoln Forest Reserve
Nat
Roswell
New Mexico
Meek
Pine Lodge
Capitans
California
Col. Willson
Capitan
Waite Mountains
To Train Olympic Team New York Finland Coach Sails Abroad
Amateur athlete Lawson Robertson former trainer of the Irish American Athletic Club track team has accepted an offer to train Finland's 1912 Olympic team. He sails for Europe with Ernie Hjertzberg who will lead Sweden's Olympic squad. Robertson notes Finland excels in weight events but needs work on the cinder track.
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New York
Lawson Robertson
Boone McHenry Nuptials Hold at Dexter Texas
The July 16 ceremony joined J Wallace Boone and Theresa McHenry of Dexter Mex in marriage at 513 N Lea Ave. Pastor P H McDowell of the Baptist church officiated. A small auto party from Dexter attended and returned home the same day. The couple stayed a few days at The Gilkeson after the wedding.
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Boone-McHenry
N. Lea Avenue
J. Wallace Boone
Theresa McHenry
Dexter M. Mex
P. H. McDowell
The
Baptist Church
Dexter
Moonlight Lawn Party at Bedell Lot Benefit
The cemetery association hosts a Moonlight lawn party at the Bedell lot corner Main and 5th St next Saturday July 23 from 5 PM. Ice cream cake lemonade and the ladies cook book will be sold, a fortune telling tent and band will perform, proceeds fund a cemetery well to water trees and flowers.
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Cemetery Association
Bedell
Main
5Th St
Fine well at Barnes place comes in today
Byron O Beall reports an artesian well on C W Barnes southeast of Hagerman orchard. The new well drilled by Harry Wager reaches 582 feet, flows at 1584 gallons per minute with 12 pounds pressure, and is described as exceptionally fine for the locality.
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Barnes Place
Byron O. Beall
Harry Wager
C. W. Barnes
Hagerman Orchard
Junior Champions at Celtic Park Metro meet
New York July 16 Junior track and field championships of the Metropolitan Association will be decided this afternoon at Celtic Park. Events include sprints relays distance runs hurdles and field events such as shot put hammer discus weight throw javelin and jumps.
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New York
Metropolitan Association
Celtic Park
Hoosier printers meet in Indiana session
Indiana printers begin their annual session in Indianapolis with delegates chosen to attend the International Typographical convention in Minneapolis next month.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Hoosier
Minneapolis
Notice of Water Permit Application in New Mexico
The Territorial Engineer of New Mexico lists Fannie L. Baldwin and E. S. Gib bany of Roswell as applicants for a water appropriation from the Pecos River for irrigation of 600 acres. Objections with affidavits must be filed by October 18, 1910. Vernon L. Sullivan, Territorial Engineer.
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Department of Territorial Engineer
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Fannie L. Baldwin
E. S. Gibbany
Roswell
Territorial Engineer
Vernon L. Sullivan
M. W. A. Band Delights Roswell On Weekend Streets
The M. W. A. Band entertained crowds on Roswell streets Saturday night and Sunday afternoon. Big audiences enjoyed the music and the performers showed growing efficiency.
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Roswell
Bargain Offered on North Lea Avenue Home
A customer seeks to raise funds and offers his beautiful home on North Lea Avenue as part of a bargain. Title & Trust Company presents the opportunity and invites interest.
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North Lea Avenue
Title & Trust Company
Sealed grazing permit proposals for Mescalero Indian Reservation
The Office of Indian Affairs invites sealed proposals to set grazing privileges on the Mescalero Reservation New Mexico under the permit system. Bids due August 29 1910 at 2 p.m. in Washington D C with opening to follow. Maps and details available from the Mescalero Indian School Superintendent Mescalero NM. R G Valentine Commissioner.
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Interior Office of Indian Affairs
Washington
D. C
Mescalero Indian Reservation
New Mexico
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Mescalero Indian School
Mescalero
R. G. Valentine
For Sale Cheap Land in Caaves County
Land sale notice from a person converting to manufacturing seeks cash buyers for 400 acres in Caaves County. Seller offers part cash and good notes for remaining balance, emphasizing urgent need for funds and intent to sell portion of land.
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Caaves County
Land for sale near Dexter New Mexico Pecos Valley
Advertises 230 acres one mile south of Dexter with 100 acres in apple orchard 40 acres alfalfa and crops in oats and corn plus a well six room house barn shop and outbuildings priced at 120 per acre. Also 240 acres one mile northeast of Dexter with 80 cultivated 30 in lawn 10 in oats 10 in alfalfa and rest kafir and corn priced at 25 per acre with two thirds interest in a large artesian well. Contact S D Chambers Dexter NM or T J Chambers Tulsa OK.
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Pecos
Dexter
New Mexico
Chaves County
Pecos Valley
S. D. Chambers
Chambers
Tulsa
Okla
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