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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1910
Page
2
The Record announces Green B Patterson and J S Kirby as Democratic primary candidates for delegate to the Constitutional Convention. Patterson is set for the nomination subject to the primary. Kirby is announced subject to the August 9 primary action.
The piece frames a national conflict as people versus the money power. It asserts Republicans align with corporate interests and tariff favors, while Democrats defend equal rights and oppose monied privileges. It argues New Mexico’s constitutional future hinges on which side writes the state charter.
A new candidate was brought forward for ward to seek the Democratic primary nomination as a delegate to the constitutional convention. J. L. Gibbany, representing the city labor element, aims to win the nomination while pledging adherence to Democratic county principles. The speaker believes Gibbany, if nominated, would serve Democrats with credit and ensure a square deal.
The speaker questions the Republicans in New Mexico about what principles they present to voters and whether corporate interests influence the party. He contrasts a party with vital principles against one with empty declarations.
W. J. Bryan bowed to the Nebraska Democratic convention but the Record claims his firm stand for principles will win broader party support. The piece argues his stance strengthens his standing with right-thinking Democrats and may fortify his future influence within the party.
Republicans of Chaves and Eddy counties push for division of delegates to the constitutional convention. They argue the counties will otherwise send Democrats, and express no doubt about their outcome.
Senator Bourne's address cited in Oregon debates lauds intelligent fair and honest citizenry. He argues initiative and referendum deter ill advised laws, with no corporate blackmail or pinch bills, as capital and property owners act calmly for stable governance.
Oregon voters supported a direct primary in 1904 and later a measure to elect United States Senators by popular vote. The system uses party ballots, residency rules, petition signatures, and statements by candidates, with a ballot system and Australian format. party affiliation required only for primaries, not general elections.
Delegates from America and twenty six nations gather for the second annual International Good Roads Congress. Participants include the U S Department of Agriculture the American Automobile Association and the American Road Builders Association. The congress aims to share methods of road building maintenance and information distribution with demonstrations to follow.
The king attends the convention with over 2,000 delegates and plans a reception for them. A trained engineer, he has invented a road material that reportedly endures automobile wear. President Samuel Hill of the American Road Builders Association says the U.S. lags in highway construction, worse than Turkey, blaming state legislatures while the federal government is ineffective.
In New York on July 26 the Amateur Athletic Union national 440 yard championship will be decided alongside the New York Athletic Club swimming meet at Travers Island this afternoon.
Switzerland marks its independence day in Geneva with the traditional quiet observance. The anniversary recalls the 1291 founding of the Swiss Confederation, with citizens resuming daily duties after the ceremonies.
Subscriptions and renewals offered for Saturday Evening Post Ladies' Home Journal and Woman's Home Companion at 1.50 yearly. Hattie L. Cobean, Agent. Phone 166.
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