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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1907
Page
2
A historical newspaper line from March 3 1879 indicating daily publication except Sunday by Record Publishing Co with pricing terms "Daily Per Month In Advance" and "One Year In Advance" printed on the masthead.
The Santa Fe dispatch misspells Gallagher as Gallegos and critiques lawmakers including Mr. Holt and Mr. Spiess over handling of bills and an anti gambling measure. The piece denounces party bosses and warns of retribution as independence faces pressure from the Republican organization.
The text shows people locally opposing gambling and maintaining prohibitions even as the legislature debates. It suggests lawmakers lack clear action and fear of voting for or against anti gambling measures, highlighting a tension between local control and state oversight.
The text questions why Congress rushes a bill that could clear Mr. Bursum of liability while his supporters insist he is innocent. They note he returned 6500 dollars, arguing he is a good fellow and accommodating. The Republican party backs him and places him at the forefront of their activities.
The article questions why Mr. Hawkins paid only $3.00 per acre for 23 000 acres of top timber land in the Sacramento mountains while his company paid settlers five to forty dollars per acre for comparable lands. The discrepancy prompts a call for a thorough investigation into land sales practices and pricing.
The piece argues the mounded issue is a lasting problem for the people and will shift from the Santa Fe legislature to Congress this fall, then to the polls. It asserts Democrats control the legislature and that no amount of explanation will halt the drive.
The house has supported the anti gambling act and passed the three cent fare bill. Holt Sanchez and other members are praised for their political stance and action in pushing the measures to the council for consideration.
The Santa Fe Eagle argues that investigations harm only the dishonest and that honest people fear none and do not hinder or destroy records to obstruct probes. The editorial frames integrity as a safeguard against foul play and urges cooperation with investigators.
The speaker argues Republicans control New Mexico with the governor, council, and house and accuse them of cowardice. He notes Democratic communities suppress gambling and cites Arizona as Democratic to frame the issue as one to be decided at the polls.
The house promptly passed an anti gambling act with strong support and credit to members. The Record believes it aimed beyond personal credit for councilman Spiess and calls on the council to approve and explain the reasons behind their stance.
The 37th Legislative Assembly faces few days left to transact business. Despite early predictions of a busy session, observers fear little meaningful legislation will pass. The public expected a practical, businesslike body aimed at Territory needs, but results may fall short.
A Roosevelt quote argues honesty must be paired with courage and brains to be useful. It declares timid good men, fools, knaves, weaklings, and cowards have no place in a foul community.
Saturday Evening Post discusses philanthropy led by Rockefeller and Carnegie, noting eighty million in gifts for higher education. The piece argues benefits favor the already privileged and calls for funding to lift those with no opportunity, suggesting education for child labor and modern conditions be addressed.
The editorial condemns the Bursum machine for failing to damage Governor of New Mexico and exposes the lawmakers’ focus on the governor rather than the land deal. It argues the resolution serves to punish the governor rather than illuminate corruption.
The Albuquerque Journal asserts that charges against Governor Hagerman over the Pennsylvania Development Company land sale are unfounded. It states the deal was arranged before his tenure, notes a ten thousand dollar note, and argues the machine’s attack exposes its political motive and honors national administration support.
Nashville march 11 the Tennessee legislature reconvenes amid probes into two cent fares car shortages and insurance trust. Expect heavy privilege tax hikes on railroads and related transport firms to offset saloon revenue losses. Memphis charter bill revival meets strong opposition as business leaders mobilize. Lawmakers also seek to curb the insurance combine charging higher rates than other states.
A letter from Chaplain C. C. Bateman of Fort Bayard lauds the New Mexico Military Institute at Roswell as an excellent military and academic school. He commends Col. Willson and the faculty, notes the cadet corps and Spanish descent students, but warns facilities are inadequate and expansion is needed, urging at least $50 000 initial funds with potential doubling. Telegraph news briefs follow.
St Louis March 11 A demand for 3 cent fares on street cars will probably be embraced in the platform adopted by the Democratic convention today. Planks advocating police home rule and a reduction in gas rates have also been demanded by Democrats in many city sections.
County meetings of the Farmers Co-Operative and Educational union are held in Greenwood and Charleston with statewide plans led by State Lecturers H. W. Bradshaw and A. M. Brown. The drive aims to add at least 5,000 members in the next two months.
Public notice announces legal blanks of all kinds available for purchase at the Record Office. Shop offers standard forms and templates for legal proceedings, registrations, and filings to the public and professionals.
Woodruff and Nee advertise city property of improved farms within a 2% acre block along the eastern city boundary, ideal for a suburban home and truck farming. Opposite the postoffice, the parcel offers proximity to urban services and room for development.
Congressman Theodore Burton will headline the Congressional Club annual meeting in Cleveland on March 11, addressing the topic Prospects of Peace. The event spots Burton as principal speaker at the gathering.
More than 100 paintings by representative American artists are on display at the Fine Arts show opening today in the Kansas City Public Library building.
Guthrie Oklahoma March 11 drawings for Osage allotments began at noon at the Osage agency and will run through Friday. The tribe, famed as the richest in the world, plans the allotment process per official arrangements.
The act amends 1905 session laws to require road tax payment or work on roads, with three days notice and fiat by justices of the peace. It outlines civil action for delinquency, tax proceeds to county treasury, and county bookkeeping. It repeals conflicting laws and takes effect upon passage. Also includes an unrelated real estate loan notice for Pecos Valley property in Roswell.
An advertisement notes B. F. Smith offering buggy painting services with a contact reference Phone 17 percent. The snippet is brief and lacks full details.
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