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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1908
Page
2
The El Paso Daily News notes anger over New York Central railroad allegedly coercing employees to vote for Taft, calling it the most un-American incident yet in the White House backed campaign. It cites similar coercion tactics by packing trusts and records Andrews controversial dealings in Sierra county.
Report from Torrance notes three inches of snow yesterday with a seventeen mile extension toward this side. Extra cars arrived carrying eleven sheep herders for local owners while a $500000 loan option for irrigated farms was advertised by J B Herbst. Walter W Elliott visited from Dexter to attend court and handle business. Elza White returned from a ranch trip. A Socialist Lecture was held at 7:30 PM at the Court House presented by Rev Dr W L Thurman.
The Man from Jimtown is playing this week at the Majestic by the Casino Stock Company with Sapho scheduled for the first three nights next week. A pig prize is displayed at the Merchants Hotel with plans to donate it to a party of election proclamation. The Cha vas Territory county holds a biennial election on November ord 1908 across twelve precincts for officials including Delegate to Congress Council and House representatives, two County Commissioners, and a Probate Clerk.
The Federated Charities of Roswell proposes a coupon membership system to raise funds for city relief. Members set their own admission and monthly dues and may donate any amount. The notice lists precincts for an election and urges immediate action to support ill and unemployed residents.
A circular issued by the Republican committee in New Mexico references Mr. Lar Democratic candidate and a date for December. The document centers on campaign messaging and political advocacy within the Poly Valley region.
The piece argues New Mexico must become a Democratic state with strong labor support to influence national outcomes. It predicts Larrazolo could win by three thousand if turnout matches current enthusiasm, and denounces railroads and corporations for political meddling. Dr. Lyman Abbott’s Oklahoma trip is cited amid attacks as unjust and decayed propaganda.
A historical column highlights Andrew's involvement in land deals, noting disputed claims about securing public lands from New Mexico and detailing timber lands in the Manzanoa mountains, coal fields for the Albuquerque Eastern railroad, and a planned monopoly on Socorro salt lakes. The piece mentions related business notices and local arrivals.
Short items list services and sales across Roswell and nearby Texas towns. Cruse's shop advertises puggy repair and rubber tires on South Main. Lawrence, formerly of Acme, stays in Medicine Lodge for business. Bruffey, now El Paso, visits for work. Horse sale notes from San Angelo Mail event. Almond leaves Gilmer for home after valley prospecting. Boellner Jewelry Store promotes Christmas gifts. Todd family sells land tract for $1852.61 to James M. Miller.
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