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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1907
Page
2
A newspaper column critiques political decency in New Mexico, notes the governor is a Democrat, and urges reform. It questions Teddy’s honesty and contemplates San Juan county joining Colorado, citing Gus Beidleman praising a Roswell score as potentially the season’s highest in the nation.
A brief note from the Carlsbad Argus states there is no concern about Capt. Curry's appointment as Governor and that the Journal has no claim against it.
The Voice of the People voices concern for the Spanish speaking population. It warns that intelligent Spanish and Mexican leaders must save their people from the bosses or risk collective downfall.
The remark critiques Roosevelt for condemning a governor without due process, arguing that judging before a hearing reflects meddlesome bad taste and potentially places opinion above law and facts.
The Roswell schools closed a successful year with Superintendent C D earning much credit alongside Edith Rodkey Vaseting Cottingham and a corps of lady teachers. The board of education and the Fates contributed to Roswell’s pride in its public schools. Outside Albuquerque Roswell stood atop the best public schools in the area after a day spent visiting rooms.
A Spanish language essay from La Voz del Pueblo in Las Vegas extols Herbert J. Hagerman as a model of sacrifice for justice. It portrays Hagerman, former governor of New Mexico, as a crucified figure for doing what is right, urging citizens to honor his integrity.
A public defense portrays Governor Hagerman as honest and incorruptible while denouncing political plots against him. It predicts lasting memory of his integrity, praises successor George Curry, and condemns Roosevelt for siding with false representations in a case of perceived injustice.
Texas cattlemen face a severe car shortage with railroads 600 cars behind in Odessa Midland and surrounding towns. Carlsbad New Mexico holds 9000 cattle for cars while inspectors report record cattle movements north totaling about 800 cars in one week. Rain may ease range conditions slightly.
The New Mexican reports that all original entry books and financial records from H O Bursum’s tenure as penitentiary superintendent are intact and will be produced for inspection. Only one ledger is missing and not an original entry book. Over 2300 material invoices will be shown. private account books were audited and penitentiary accounts adjusted as needed.
A heated dispute over penitentiary and public accounts unfolds as the New Mexican rebuts claims of wrongdoing by H. O. Bursum. The paper concedes some accounts were paid and not recorded, argues past reports were sensational, and notes private checks tied to Santa Fe residents without detailing totals. The arena shifts to a court investigation.
New Mexico secretary certifies a comparative copy filed April 18 1907 and declares it correct from the original with the Great Seal attached. Kansas secretary certifies the true copy of the charter filed April 20 1905 for The Superior Refining Company.
A Kansas certificate records The Superior Refining Company formed to refine crude oil and manufacture by lease or own plant and pipelines. Five directors named. stock at 30000 dollars across 600 shares. initial stockholders listed with share counts. Notarized April 14 1905 Elk and Labette Counties. Endorsed foreign filings note continued activity in New Mexico Roswell. Sixty foot death at Artesia shows Phillip Schollar 18 machinist died after falling from water tower.
A Roswell newspaper classifieds section advertises land scrip and numerous sale items. Items include five room houses on South Mo ave and Richardson Ave, 20 acres with 5 rooms, 600 acres of land near Roswell, several vacant lots on South Hill, and a rotary drilling machine. Carlton & Bell, Oasis Ranch, and other sellers are named with contact details and terms.
I J W Raynolds secretary certifies on the eighteenth day of April 1907 that THE SUPERIOR REFINING COMPANY No 4884 has designated its agent and principal place of business in New Mexico. He declares the copied transcript to be correct compared with the original on file in full.
A hotel proposition offered as a money maker from Carlton and Bell. Do not sell until you figure with Makins Second Hand Store. Phone 227.
Classified notice lists several rental options including two furnished rooms with bath at 102 S. Ky. Ave and 604 N. Kentucky Ave, a furnished room with electric lights and bath at 604 N. Kentucky Ave, three to four large unfurnished rooms at 110 N. Richardson, two well furnished rooms with bath at 411 N. Pean Ave, and two furnished rooms with light housekeeping at 512 N. Lea Ave.
WANTED. One farmer at Hager man and two at ewood. Address L. W. Holt, Lakewood, N. M. 51t4. WANTED TO EXCHANGE Farm land for town property. Miss Nell R. Moore, American Nat'l Bank. 51t4.
Notice demands Francisco Lara inform Jacinto Rayes of his whereabouts at once by written or direct message. The contact point given is 5313.
A speaker urges young men to study others' character through actions and eyes rather than words. The eye is said to reveal truth, and a successful New York businessman demonstrates how scrutiny predicts an applicant’s future. endorsement is linked to potential.
The Missouri Athletic Club plans its annual marathon in St Louis on May 4 attracting top long distance runners from the United States and Canada. Repeats from last year include over half of sixty entrants. R Hatch, last year’s winner, is expected to compete. Tom Longboat, fresh off a Boston Marathon win, is invited to participate alongside Canadian rival Dennis Bennett of Hamilton.
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