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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1907
Page
2
The passage urges people to rely on themselves to rid the Territorial government of grafters. It emphasizes personal judgment over public opinion and notes Governor Folk of Missouri as a figure feared by some. It mentions a commission of basin men in San Francisco challenging government by errors and criticizes San Francisco officials.
Thieves sometimes aid rivals as authorities press hard. In San Francisco the Ruef and Schmitz cases illustrate a crackdown on crime and corruption, with officials pursuing claims and prosecutors seeking accountability.
President Roosevelt does not attack Attorney General Grosscup and expresses goodwill as he prepares to honor the Democrat stance on government ownership of railroads.
The Atlanta Journal notes 1,463 indictments exist yet the public must pay the fines. A handful of jail sentences for company officers is suggested as the appropriate punishment.
Attend the bande concert and cadet parade at the Military Institute tomorrow afternoon to see the finest body of cadets in the United States outside the National Academy at West Point.
A subdued performance yesterday limited excitement though W. G. Hamilton delivered a notable two-base dive that justified admission. Other features of the baseball tilt were secondary to that highlight.
A U.S. Army officer praised the New Mexico Military Institute calling it the most prosperous healthiest and best kept outside West Point. He credited the inspector general Willson corps of instructors the board of regents and students for the institute’s constitution and operations.
The Record argues the NMMI student body reflects the territory's best citizenship as many come from leading families. It asserts their intelligence shows proper home and institute training, and calls for uncovering and removing corrupt officials who exploit ignorant voters who hold the balance of power.
The speaker in this verse salutes America as a sister and daughter of England, noting kinship and heritage while declaring a resolve to become American. He asks for a word of cheer and renewal of love and faith in a new national allegiance.
The Record reports Carlsbad Episcopal missionary E McQueen Gray has decided to become a full fledged American citizen.
After years on the bank he plans a new baptism of independence in New Mexico politics. Gray leaves Great Britain ties to promote Governor Hagerman’s administration and a campaign for better government. He lectures on Citizenship, targets local organization, and may involve women in reform efforts.
A critique of magazines and tramp weeklies praising the daily press. It stresses the daily paper’s news gathering, value weighing, and rapid production needing vast resources, organized forces, and instant mechanical action. It notes political, social commentary duties and the Sunday editions expanding arts.
A lyrical portrait of journalists in pursuit of stories. It celebrates reporters racing to capture war, fate, and human drama from all corners of the globe, using images of typewriters and presses. It evokes the speed, noise, and vitality of the news industry.
An advertisement touts a hotel investment as a money maker from day one and every day, urging readers not to miss the opportunity and to contact Carlton & Bell for details.
The annual conference of the Mexico City and East Mexico districts of the Methodist Episcopal Church South closed today after a week of sessions. Revival services in English and Spanish were held nightly, drawing much enthusiasm.
The congress, opened by F K Warren of Three Oaks Michigan and international president, features devotions by Rev F B Meyer and Rev G Campbell Morgan. Sessions run in English French Italian and German with a Coliseum mass meeting for 40 000. An exhibition of Sunday school supplies, led by Dr C R Blackwell, attracts visitors as 20 000 000 members are served by the global church network.
The American Baptist Publication society wraps its concluding session in Washington with thousands of delegates in town for May anniversary events. Sessions are at Calvary Baptist church and conclude Tuesday. Visitors will travel to Norfolk for the North American Baptist convention at Jamestown Expo hall next week.
Chicago students mark National Peace Day with exercises following the National Educational Association’s plan. The observance honors the conference that established the peace tribunal at The Hague.
Berkley California post office shelved six months of mail including sacks and pouches and reports delays may extend for years. Postmaster George Schmidt cites a 50 percent population boom as the cause while noting he spent about $1000 of his own funds on extra help. Second class mail and newspapers remain undelivered.
The Fall River Athletic Association soccer team champions of the New England States begin a Canada tour with a game in Dundas on May 18. They meet the Toronto Thistles next Saturday and conclude the tour June 1 in Montreal.
The Autocycle Club of France launched a four day touring contest from Paris to Ostend and back. A large number of entrants gathered as the event began, with riders set to cover the round trip route.
The annual automobile exposition and cup race of the Automobile Club of Milan began today and runs to June 9. Leading car manufacturers from Italy France and Germany are represented.
Chattanooga Tenn May 18 The city prepares to welcome hundreds of Tennessee Elks for the fifth annual state convention. The new $40 000 lodge home will be dedicated tomorrow afternoon with prominent Elks officials taking part. The first business session is Monday and a grand street parade Tuesday followed by Lookout Mountain excursion and a social at the historic point. Ball games and other entertainments planned.
In Henderson Kentucky on May 18 crowds in 39 counties of the First railroad commissioners district held Democratic mass conventions to choose delegates for the district meeting next Tuesday. The aim is to nominate a Democratic candidate for railroad commissioner.
A card in the Roswell Trade Directory promotes results and keeps your name before the public, aiming to boost business visibility and customer reach.
A historical letter notes Major Wilkin Llewellyn United States attorney for New Mexico has avoided territorial politics and supported Governor Hagerman. It cites his impartial stance, lack of charges against Hagerman, and suggests public admiration for his integrity. The Albuquerque dated August 5 1906 letter discusses rumors about brick graft and the territory backing the governor.
A limited readable line from the OCR page shows stray characters and symbols not forming a complete news item. No clear names, places, dates, or events are discernible.
Classified list of numerous for sale postings including houses lots and equipment across 211 South Mo Avenue 108 North Main 40 feet shelving 12 vacant lots 20 acres and a 5 room house with artesian well Also listings for a rotary and drop drilling machine fence materials and a motor cycle Several entries note Carlton and Bell as agents and a lengthy political letter from W H Llewellyn urging Republican reform and candidate selection in Santa Fe New Mexico
For rent notices show two housekeeping or sleeping rooms with bath at 102 S. Ky. 6513 and new furnished beds rooms with gas stove and lights at 309 N. Ky. 6712. Also furnished or unfurnished rooms with or without board at 711 N. Richardson 651f.
A Times-Hustler editorial urges New Mexico residents to form a territorial Good Government league to fight grafters and support a nonpartisan movement. It emphasizes Governor Hagerman and the president's role, arguing organized public backing could sustain good governance and oppose entrenched interests. local county groups would unite to promote responsible administration.
A call for a volunteer corps of lawyers to defend good government proposes Hon. Herbert J. Hagerman as territorial president for the first year. The group would monitor legislation, publish facts on proposed laws, and track public work costs, urging press support for the Hagerman administration.
Grinnell Iowa May 18 prominent men from Iowa and neighboring states will join Brinnel college for its sixtieth anniversary celebration. A college conference was held today with the Herrick chapel and the new Young Men’s Christian Association building to be dedicated tomorrow. Founders’ Day is set for Monday with speeches by Governor Albert B Cummins and former president D F Bradley. The observance concludes Tuesday with a theological seminary conference.
The Chicago Mo yer Haywood and Pettibone conference plans a monster parade for tomorrow, inviting only "undesirable citizens" to wear buttons mocking President Roosevelt over the Idaho case. A lake front mass meeting will feature speakers including Honore Jaxon and other Socialists.
Justice Dow ling to announce decision on Monday in plea for change of venue filed for President Frederick A. Burnnam and Auditor George Eldridge of Mutual Reserve Insurance. Indicted on grand larceny and perjury, lawyers argue bias against insurers in New York county. Trial expected to begin Monday.
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