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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1910
Page
2
The piece accuses the $200 saloon slush fund of paying for a special whiskey edition and criticizes unsigned dculars. It notes the Record publishes opinions in its columns and suggests the whiskey crowd may next turn to attacking women, preachers, and public orders.
The present scheme to alter Roswell’s government is questioned as a $200 expense fund prompts debate over restoring saloons and local policy.
Four Roswell wards went dry in last spring's election, triggering the condensation of the ward system and altering local political boundaries.
The R. T. released another whiskey edition, but without its usual heading. Readers note the omission as deliberate.
The article notes puzzlement over the A. T. pushing the referendum so soon, framing it as a plan to revive the saloon era and prompting questions about timing and intent.
The piece lauds Rev. P. T. Ramsey for enduring sharp attacks, noting his stamina and the credit he earns from the adversaries he encounters. It highlights Ramsey's prominent role and the respect he commands amid controversy.
In a lively discussion, backers propose a $600 yearly city salary and add three salaried officials. One position would pay $1800 yearly and two would earn $1400 each, amid questions of fiscal prudence and governance.
A saloon faction urges higher city taxes to fund three highly paid officials, warning the number could rise to three times or four times if allowed. The scheme aims to increase public salaries, with opponents arguing overburdened taxpayers.
The speaker questions Major Sutton’s sudden endorsement, alleging it masks a scheme to revive saloons in Roswell rather than a genuine referendum. The remark frames the issue as a partisan gambit.
The R. T. claims the Democratic party campaigned as the anti-prohibition or saloon crowd in the last election. It asserts Elza White was sacrificed by the enemies of the common people.
A historical editorial laments libel and slander used by narrow minds to boost a vicious, failing cause. It urges enforcing libel laws to curb whiskey crowd rhetoric and similar defamatory tactics.
The Roswell Democrat issued last spring remains a sample of slander propaganda from the office of R. T. The text hints at ongoing efforts to exaggerate and misrepresent public figures, prompting concern over persistent bias and the impact of such campaigns on local discourse.
The letter suggests that signers are diverse in motive with some regretting their names, others hoping for Commission Government, and a number wanting whiskey dens back, not a unified stance on saloon restoration.
The speaker warns that a proposed plan would grant the mayor and a $1800 official absolute power, with no appeal, recall, referendum, or removal process. It would force costly, rigid control over city actions, benefiting the saloon crowd and leaving taxpayers to bear burdens.
The article praises a ruler for convening a constitutional assembly and launching a sweeping modernization program. It highlights railroad and telegraph expansion, enhanced steamship and postal services, and strengthened defenses, aiming to elevate China to a leading international position and reduce foreign vulnerability.
D. F. Denton and family left Sunday for Gray county Texas where he will manage his mother's ranch after four years as keeper of the Country Club. R. L. Patton succeeds him and moved in with his family on Saturday.
Roswell Lodge No 15 sends E T Amonett J Y Thornton as representatives while W Q Fawcett attends as Grand Master at Arms. The trio travels Sunday to Albuquerque for the K P Grand Lodge meeting and will visit the Albuquerque fair and baseball tournament.
Baseball returns will be posted in three Roswell locations Payton drug store Wigwam and Jewett's pool room while the Albuquerque tournament games proceed. Teams listed include Roswell Albuquerque Santa Fe Trinidad and the Cheyenne Indians for Las Lunas with the schedule to be arranged that morning.
Frank Blair appeared before Police Judge Welter to clear his record. he withdrew his appeal in the prior conviction, pleaded guilty to two new cases, and paid fines totaling 133 dollars with costs. A stay of execution was granted on the thirty day sentence from the first case. Five men arrested with Blair face trial Wednesday morning.
Seventy acres of splendid level irrigated land near Roswell under Hondo Reservoir with water rights. Partly cultivated, fenced, and ready to be sold. Agents in Roswell may quote price by contacting L. H. Hallam at Brownsville Texas. 76timo. d-w. i Le
An assembly of ninety six representatives met in Peking to draft a constitution and plan a parliamentary system. The reform faces opposition from rural areas and anti-dynastic sentiment, amid fears of bloodshed and foreign influence. The infant emperor, prince regent, and Empress Dowager figures drive the transition.
All residents are urged to attend the 7 30 pm gathering at the Commercial Club to discuss local tax matters and budget concerns.
The Scotia M E Church group met Friday afternoon at 903 North Main Street with President Clark Dilley presiding. Devotions led by Rev. P. T. Ramsey featured resolutions on the death of Mrs. J. W. Smith and plans for a forthcoming bazaar. a Cuban School week of prayer was set for late October and talks covered the Cuban child and Ruth Hargrove Institute at Key West.
Roswell physicians who attended the New Mexico Medical Society gathering in Albuquerque have all returned. The last group to arrive Sunday night includes Drs. R. L. Bradley, C. M. Yater, H A. Ingalls and W. T. Joyner.
The Interior Department withdraws twelve sections of land selected by Capt. M. S. Murray for Battery A as a rifle range and camping ground. The site lies about half a mile from Pine Lodge on the Capitan mountains' north side and will become a military reserve until further orders.
Judge Wm. H. Pope traveled to Carlsbad with Court Reporter Earl Iden and attorneys W. C. Reid H. M. Dow J. M. Dye and John T. McClure for a three week district court session. District Attorney L. O. Fullen and Clerk S. I. Roberts joined the trip.
On a motion for venue change Judge Wm. H. Pope sent the sprinkling case to Judge Frank W. Parker of Las Cruces. U. S. Bateman et al sue the City of Roswell to halt the sprinkling tax on a block. The transfer was sought because Judge Pope owns property in Roswell and might be biased.
The Pecos Valley delegation to the New Mexico Red Men Great Camp at Albuquerque departs this Sunday morning. Members include Will Woerner of Knowles, Grand Keeper of Waumpum, Dr. Sellers, delegate from Knowles, and Carlsbad representatives Thomas E Blauvelt Chief of Records W. M. Hannan delegate W. H. Mullane Mishinawa.
Archbishop W. E. Warren conducted Communion and preaching at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church yesterday then departed this morning for Albuquerque. The notice lists a phone number for caps at City Livery.
Owens reports a smooth auto trip from Roswell to Albuquerque last Friday leaving at 8 30 in the morning and arriving at 10 45 at night. The car reached Duke City in good shape with no accidents or punctures. The party includes Mr and Mrs Owens and Mr and Mrs Forrest Levers.
Joan B Gill and J R Wilfley brought two branches from a tree in W G Urton's orchard to the Record office on Saturday evening. The branches display ripe fruit, partly ripe fruit and blossoms, making an odd, eye catching sight. The branches are now on view at the Record office.
Deeds filed for record list Aristie Marques transferring Lots 3 and 4 in Block 3 Acequia Add for $150 and L A Reeves and heirs to Howard Russell transferring Lots 1 and 2 in Block 5 of Wranosky’s Sudd to Hagerman with a water right for $200.00 dated 7 18 10.
Jeff D. Hart delivered 900 head of three and four year old steers from Lovington to J. T. Sneed & Son in Bovina. The cattle were trailed via Lovington to the Texas destination.
Dr and Mrs C L Parsons left Sunday morning for Albuquerque to spend ten days attending the Territorial Osteopathic Examining Board events, the fair, and baseball games.
Short ad for a front furnished room for rent. No sickness required. Contact mornings at 513 N. Mo. 7813.
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