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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1907
Page
2
The Roswell Daily Record lists its status as a daily newspaper published by Record Publishing Co The reference cites the Act of Congress of March 3 1879 and a price of 15 cents per copy with publication daily except Sunday
An Associated Press report argues a graft narrative involves high places and urges nonpartisan public scrutiny. The piece stresses patriotism and warns against publicly doubting the progressive local stance while noting Henry Watterson will not reveal a Democrat likely to win the presidency.
The article states the fight against grafters will persist regardless of the new president elect. It asserts the daily press exposes facts and that the people will force law officers to act.
In the Fort Wayne Record a witty line contrasts the pessimist who eyes a hole in a doughnut with the timist who bets on the swell baseball team. The remark reflects sports enthusiasm and humorous slang of the era.
A garbled report alleges Mrs Eddy is used as bait in a graft scheme linked to the San Francisco investigation into the Christian Science trustees. The text is fragmentary and unclear about details or sources.
A Theodore Roosevelt remark asserts that a life without work and effort is worthless, labeling such a life a curse to the individual and to others around them. The quote emphasizes personal responsibility and industrious living.
Waena remarks that newspapers must present full stories and both sides, arguing publicity exposes gossips and grafters while protecting the public.
The Carlbad Almanac notes blacked out Democratic journals in the territory. Albuquerque Journal questions if the new Democratic governor triggers this mood, suggesting possibly hopes to align with the system.
Kansas City Times quotes Mayor Schmitz calling the prosecution graft a familiar tactic. The mayor argues the New alleged graft claims echo old tricks used to distract the public from decency and law, asserting the tactic has lost its impact.
From The Fourth Estate. The suspension of newspapers at Butte Mont during the strike disrupted advertising and business. Merchants faced idle clerks and dwindling sales as large stores laid off staff and shelves grew bare. The piece highlights the press’s role in governance and legal advertising.
The piece notes widespread disruption as government and business falter, with theaters and baseball hit by the chaos. It cites rampant rumors and falsehoods spread by the press, including gossip about a brewer, a former mayor, and a wave of divorces, urging the country to learn from the upheaval.
A reform editorial urges a territorial organization for good government in New Mexico. It cites Governor Hagerman’s removal, warns graft and boodle linger, and calls for strong local and county groups with capable attorneys to sustain honest governance amid a campaigning environment.
Territorial critics urge action against graft as Hagerman’s removal shocks New Mexico voters. They blame officials for deceiving President Roosevelt and warn the people to take self-help measures while awaiting the president’s understanding and intervention.
A readable note on Odd Fellowship tracing its English origins in the eighteenth century, its social function for workers, and the spread to America via Thomas Wildey. It highlights lodges as self governing, the shift to union, and the Manchester Unity’s formation in 1809, with Welcome to its enduring charitable mission and support for widows and orphans.
A digest of the history of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in America, starting with Thomas Wildey and the Baltimore lodge formed on April 26 1819. The article traces the London born founder, the meeting on Second Street, the rise of Washington Lodge, the emergence of the Rebekah degree and its progress under Hoa Seulor Colfax, and ends with notes on the order’s enduring harmony and charitable work. Also lists multiple local property for sale notices from Carlton & Bell and others.
The Manitoba circuit opens with entries from the United States as races run at Brandon tomorrow. Carberry hosts a session in early June followed by Winnipeg events starting June 18. Meets continue through July with a Manitoba Industrial Fair window July 13 to 20 and a Brandon session starting July 23. The circuit ends in Killarney from July 30 to August.
Ottawa reports a rumor that Victoria Day will see Lord Strathcona honored by King Edward, possibly as an earl or even a duke, though officials doubt a dukedom. He plans retirement to Canada. Sir Frederick Borden may succeed as high commissioner.
At nine o'clock Saturday morning the 25th, the large drill on the Spring River Oil Co property four and a half miles west of Roswell will strike. A large crowd of stockholders will attend to watch the operation and everyone is invited to be present.
Classified rental briefs list several rooms and a cottage for rent. Offerings include a furnished front room with bath privileges at Payton Drug Co. 7212 and two light housekeeping rooms with bath privileges at the same address. Additional furnished or unfurnished rooms with or without board available at 711 North Richardson. A brand new four room cottage with inside conveniences is available near 707 North Penn. inquire there.
Carlton and Bell advertise financing options with a loan offer of $1,250 secured on real estate from R. L. and T. H. Malone.
Furnished rooms for light housekeeping apply Ed Williams Price and Co 7614 WANTED lady cook for out of town wages 25 dollars per month with board Inquire at Roswell Auto Shop 5611 WANTED experienced woman to do general housework in family of three Good wages 1144 mile north east of town Mrs John Shaw 70013
Burnt leather hand bag and purse missing with a bill and small change inside. Calling cards found inside pocket. Return to this office. 7112.
Lexington Kentucky May 23 The jury found Judge James H Hargis not guilty of the murder of Thomas Cockrill. A cheer rose from Hargis supporters as the verdict was read. Trials of Alexander Albert Hargis and Sheriff Ed Callahan likely will end here. Cockrill was shot at the Jackson courthouse on June 21 1904.
Canton Ohio May 23 Mrs McKinley suffered a stroke of paralysis and remains unconscious with no hopes of recovery expressed by Dr O E Porteman. A message was sent to Surgeon General Rixey in Washington asking him to come if possible and a local physicians conference was called to decide on treatment to save her life.
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