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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1909
Page
2
The president sent a message to Congress signaling a likely income tax bill in the Senate. Democratic and progressive Republicans appear poised to push it through, with Aldrich deeply involved in planning. Taft reportedly supports the measure despite private efforts to defeat it, framing the issue as a political gambit.
Advertisement touts Pure Spun Aluminum Cookware lasting 25 years, resisting cracking and peeling unlike enamel ware. Claims include fuel savings, greasy-free baking, and low weight. Warns enamel may chip causing health risks. cites Dr. William H. Diefenbach views on cancer from glass fragments. Illinois Pure Aluminum Co. trademark Maltese Cross and “1892” banner.
Taft argued before the election that an income tax could be constitutional and effective. After the election he appears to have revised his stance, suggesting a change in position since the campaign.
A Cimarron Citizen response to Des Moines Swastika editorials contains harsh editorials about other papers and foreigners. The piece attacks boosters of prize fights and mocks the Japanese and Chinese, endorsing hostility to Japanese immigration.
The author argues a 2 percent tax on net corporate income as a political tactic to placate the public while stalling a broader income tax. The piece critiques Democrats and Republicans for tolerating this maneuver, citing historical figures like Teddy Roosevelt and Aldrich as examples of shrewd manipulation.
A solar eclipse will occur just before sunset this evening but in Roswell the view will be limited as the eclipse appears only slight.
The sentence notes that Lena or Bailey is said to hold a fortune exceeding a million, and some readers question the source of this wealth. It hints at public speculation about earnings or origins without naming specific individuals or events.
J. Wolf and Miss Eva Helm, both of Clovis, wed in Roswell last night at the South venue, marking a county marriage announcement with local wedding details.
The New Mexican notes a clash of views on boosters and detractors, arguing that praise fuels vice and punishment of hypocrisy and crime is warranted. Mentions Rev H M Smith and M E Parsonage, who will return to Clovis. They are aligned with Rufe Dunnahoo of the City Livery.
A brief amusement item notes a realistic show titled Paul Revers Ride playing at the Majestic this evening per the notice.
The article discusses Hawaii’s Japanese immigrants forming the majority, their dissatisfaction, and the implied need for Americans to enforce conformity or removal. It portrays the Japanese as unscrupulous and asserts impending action, potentially by force, to resolve race and policy conflicts.
Members of M W A are called to a special meeting Monday evening at the Hall to organize a degree team and hold practice. Attendance is earnestly requested by J L Gibbany Chief Forester.
A party of Russian and German scientists will observe today’s sun eclipse from Kotow Siberia where the phenomena begins.
Delays over starting the New Capitan hotel give way as proprietor R L Miller proceeds with plans. Contractor Mr Rock will oversee a four story building, replacing earlier three story plans. He notes this summer sees less activity but more money spent overall, with big structures and cottages fueling work for months. A separate social party at a corner home ended with guests showering gifts on the host and hostess, followed by refreshments at Kipling's.
John J. Neal was adjudged insane by Judge Wim H. Pope in district court yesterday and ordered sent to the territorial asylum at Las Vegas. He will be transported tomorrow morning. Court continued the Dodson versus Eastern Railway of New Mexico case seeking $10,000 damages for a foot injury at Boaz two years ago.
A crowd of young people in aprons greeted Mr and Mrs Rois L Malone at a utility shower hosted by Mr and Mrs Georgee French. The event celebrated the newlyweds with a playful, informal gathering.
Miss Lois Nisbet arrived home last night from Jacksonville Illinois where she has been since September attending the Minors Woman's College. She was accompanied by Miss Carrie Smith daughter of L R from Kansas City.
Smith will visit the Misses Nis for the greater part of the summer, continuing a planned family and social schedule through the season.
Cornell University in Ithaca New York wrapped up commencement week with the forty first annual graduating exercises held in the armory. Legal blanks at Record Office.
A local advertisement urges relief from stomach trouble with Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. It describes symptoms such as coated tongue foul breath and headaches and claims the tablets remove the cause and are easy to take.
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