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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1906
Page
2
The Roswell Record discusses Governor Hagerman’s land leasing actions, school language provisions in the statehood bill, and the role of independent newspapers amid political and business influence. It argues for business balanced governance and English language requirements for officials.
District court actions in Albuquerque originate from Mae C. Wood suit in which the McKinley county grand jury urged changes to voting laws. The report warns foreign-born residents to refrain from voting until citizenship is secured and notes prior illegal voting concerns.
The essay argues newspapers reflect reality with varying accuracy and that dull minds find crime politics and business dull. It urges readers to seek deeper context in daily events including reforms in post office matters and express company issues.
Charles Farqbaugh a prominent beet grower was shot while driving Miss Marcie Duke daughter of a rancher to her home in Ault Colorado six shots were fired and Miss Duke narrowly escaped. The shooter fled and jealousy over Farbaughs attentions to Miss Duke is suspected.
Fire destroyed the surface buildings of the Colorado Coal and Coke Company's mine a quarter mile from Superior on June 21. Fifteen men escaped from the mine through an air shaft as flames swept the surface facilities.
The article outlines voting procedures with articles on sealed ticket delivery, stamping for identity, one voter per booth, handling of damaged tickets, and reading ballots. It specifies voter eligibility affidavits, precinct voting locations in New Mexico, and the setup of judges and clerks by precinct. It ends with campaign finance deadlines and an estate advertisement.
An advertisement claims an assured nine oil field near Roswell with a good prospect and invites interested buyers to inspect the well, showing maps of filings. It directs to the office opposite the Post Office at 302 North Main, Carlton & Bell.
An advertisement touts rubber tires for buggies with installation by a first class man and guarantees all work. It also notes Sir F A Mueller ready for rush orders on suits and extra pants. Carlton Bell offers country property near the city for trade and Red Top Rye is promoted at Oriental Saloon.
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