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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1907
Page
2
The excerpt shows a newspaper masthead and scattered notes criticizing grafters and political figures. It mentions Mr. Hudspeth advocating investigations into Territorial land transactions, hints at a whitewash concern, and refers to Mr. Holt and the gang getting caught in a trap while discussing secrecy and ethics in investigations.
The text notes strong pressure from allies of Governor Hagerman for a complete and thorough investigation into Territorial land transactions, signaling political stakes and public accountability concerns.
Roosevelt has consistently accepted support from Democratic newspapers to push forward his good government principles, signaling a cooperative stance with party media in promoting reform efforts.
The report notes how Mr Hudspeth’s simple inquiries provoke laughter and disorder among lawmakers, marking the most amusing moments in a tense parliamentary session.
The Register-Tribune weighs a shift away from appeasement toward a tougher stance echoing Theodore Roosevelt. It debates balancing a conciliatory posture with decisive action, arguing that only decisive, effective measures count in leadership and policy.
A Roswell paper reprints a rousing plea urging unity with the line to “get to gether” as a modern echo of Ben Franklin’s warning that all must hang together or hang separately, cited by the Albuquerque Journal.
The Register-Tribune comments on Theodore Roosevelt as a fighting Republican president with Democrats backing him. It argues his push for reforms creates demand for good government and helps pave the way for William J. Bryan's 1908 election bid.
The anti gambling bill has been introduced and passed in ten minutes by the lower house. Observers expect the council to favor a measure that would suppress gambling, but confidence in a fair deal from the lower house remains low.
A fragment discusses Councilman Cameron's practical abilities versus Hudspeth’s sense of humor as a remedy to legislative absurdity. It weighs the value of genuine demeanor against caucus pressure and political opportunism in the lower house.
A report notes Representative Hudspeth as both humorist and sharp critic amid debate over appointing a committee to investigate the Governor. The scene centers on legislative maneuvering and questions of oversight.
A Washington dispatch notes President Roosevelt uses political leverage to push railroad reform and party compromises. The Record reprints J. Hagerman’s letter praising a fighter governor and urging GOP reform in New Mexico’s Santa Fe clash.
The piece argues that a fighter willing to pursue right over party is needed, citing Theodore Roosevelt’s blunt honesty and direct approach. It contends Roosevelt would demand a straight battle against graft in selecting the New Mexico governor, despite party critics.
J. R. Hagerman denounces the Bursum leadership as a corrupt boss system controlling the Legislature. He argues for storming the stronghold of machine influence, exposing rewards and punishments, and restoring truthful, citizen-driven governance in Santa Fe.
Filings show J G Hedgcoxe transferring half interest in Roswell area lots to Francis Divers and related deeds in Roswell districts. Dorcas Webb conveys 160 acres with waters rights to Richard C Phillips for 800 dollars. G A Richardson sells 15 acres to S Totzek for a dollar. Frank H Pearce transfers forty acres and Rio Hondo Water Users shares to Margaret Hutchinson for 1800 dollars. B Cleve sells half interest in CA irrigation ditch to Mrs H J Sterling for one dollar. C H Hale sells north two thirds of lot in Alameda Heights Roswell to Clifford Paup for 2500 dollars. Dexter Townsite Co transfers lots 4 and 5 in Dexter to Heftman Menn for 75 dollars. Eyes tested free at L B Boellner.
Landscrip and multiple sale notices including six room and three room houses close in and available at the Record Office. Alfalfa seed offered by Chas Doty one mile south of Roswell. Open woven wire fence for sale. contact Oasis van eau or call 347. Work horse seven years old for 150 dollars by I. E. Thompson East 5th St. One rotary and drop Austin well drilling machine listed. Eighty acres near court house for bargain sale by Carlton & Bell. Rubber tired phae ton for family use at Kirby's Bottling Works. Thoroughbred black Minorca eggs $1.50 for 15 plus young roosters by McClenny Farm. Forty head broke ponies four to five years old for quick sale via J. C. Wilson Dayton New Mexico or Cooper & Millice Roswell.
Multiple short rental notices include two rooms furnished or unfurnished at 507 N Mo Ave and a 5 room furnished house near El Capitan Hotel 6613 Inquiries also for a large sunny room with board at 719 N Main St Phone 149 A alfalfa pasture at Western Grocery Co 1 50 per month per horse Also two first class rooms light housekeeping at Western Grocery Co plus pasture or alfalfa for stock at Capitan Hotel with pasture ready now and Gramma grass pasture available
Classified snippets request second hand barb wire and posts, houses for rent or sale, a student seeking work for tuition, and a Roswell business investment inquiry. Addresses include Box 585 Roswell and Miss Neil R. Moore at American National Bank.
Texas passed a law requiring trains to leave division points within thirty minutes of schedule or face fines. The Pecos Valley line circumvents this by running a morning dummy train from Amarillo to Texico, then resuming on the regular schedule, delaying arrivals to Roswell. Some see the issue as supporting annexation efforts to force through trains.
The Daughters of the Confederacy gathered yesterday afternoon at Mrs. R. L. Bradley’s home on Sixth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue for a meeting and social. A fine program featured music by Mrs. E. H. Williams and the hostess and readings by Mary Greenlee Katheryn Bean and Mrs. B. F. Harlow. About twenty five members attended and refreshments followed. Plans are underway for a play after the cattlemen’s convention, with Roswell residents anticipating a strong show.
Property includes city adjoining improved farms on a 2 percent acre block east of the City, suitable for a suburban home and truck raising. Lew J. Frogan of Bison, O.T. is inspecting the country with investment interest.
For loans on improved Pecos Valley real estate at lowest rates apply giving full particulars to Box 76 care Record Roswell New Mexico 04130.
In the Probate Court of Chaves County S E Russ Junior estate files final account and requests distribution of assets and discharge as administratrix. A hearing is set for March 18 1907 at 10:00 a m in the Maren term. Witnessed by F P Gayle with court seal. Buggy painting offered, phone 176.
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