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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1908
Page
2
The article discusses pushing Larrazolo for Congress to ease statehood, critiques President Roosevelt and party politics, and notes Albuquerque press dynamics. It mentions Hagerman’s removal, the Santa Fe graft motive, and Bryan’s expected victory. It also covers federal building site offers and a Canadian Pacific strike settlement.
J H Gregg and family moved from the Indian reserve north of Elk to Roswell and will work at Roswell Trading Company. E E Gentry arrived from Wichita on business. Mrs H P Black recovers from appendicitis. Democratic praise contrasts with Republican critique of the East. calls for Bryan and a Democratic House to curb trusts. Mrs Beisle says she shot Erb, fearing for her life. Real estate transfers include G A Richardson and J B Russell property deals. Will Nisbet returns to Portales for auto work after visiting North Pennsylvania relatives.
Cooper & Son to Kenna Mercantile Co for 100 dollars Lot 1 Block 13 Kenna Miss Maud Kellar returns from ten weeks with relatives at South McAlester Okla joined by sister Mrs S F Loughborough and will be joined by Mr Loughborough around the twelfth John W Kern attacks the President’s plan to dictate a successor and third term as dangerous The stockmen defeat post office clerks in bowling 194 pins Will Johnson high game 179 and high average 161 Dick Barnett and S J Huckaby in Dexter report better times and fine crops
O A Larrazola rebuts claims printed in the Roswell Register-Tribune asserting he spoke of “gringo” dominance and racial loyalty. He states he has campaigned widely, denies the accusation, and defends his record against anti Mexican prejudice while urging unity and fair civic spirit.
Testimony in the case of Lieut. Frank Evans, son of Admiral Evans, was completed in Manila on October 7. He is charged with leaving his post while on deck, disrespect to a superior officer, and intoxication. The defense contested the intoxication claim, presenting evidence he went below to quell a disturbance. Summing up remains. Miss Newman Hurt at the Rink.
A prominent politician appears with the DeArmond Concert Company at the M E Church in South next Monday night. The event promises notable political and cultural interest and invites the public to attend.
Captain J Clayton Erb trusted lieutenant of Israel W Durham was killed at his country home near Philadelphia by his sister in law Katherine Beisle during a domestic quarrel. The shooting prompted speculation as visiting Greenville Texas men including Clarence Tippett J W Campbell and John Carsey departed for home via Pecos. The piece notes local civic notices and charity appeals in Roswell as well.
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