Finish in New York Ends Present Campaign
In New York the dramatic finish marks the end of the current campaign. The spectacle closes with strong political momentum and calls for new leadership, as factions assess the fallout and next moves.
26 Oct 1908
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1908
Page
1
In New York the dramatic finish marks the end of the current campaign. The spectacle closes with strong political momentum and calls for new leadership, as factions assess the fallout and next moves.
New York dispatch reports Bryan braved heavy rain in Paterson New Jersey to address a cheering crowd of about ten thousand before Madison Square Garden engagement. Taft and Kern also feature in a busy campaign week with speeches planned in New Haven Stamford and Indianapolis.
The Kansas City stock market reports cattle receipts at 8000 with higher values for Southern and Western cattle and hogs also listed. Separately Roswell New Mexico invites sealed bids for a Territorial Armory building with 5 percent certified check and 50 percent bond, bid due November 26 1908. Eugene Waters body shipped to Lawton Oklahoma for burial accompanied by sister Blanch Swartz and brother Forrest Waters.
Samuel Gompers bitterly assails President Roosevelt calling him a demagogue amid sharp exchange.
The article reports on judge Gompers condemning the President as impotent and undignified. It covers cases in which E F Epperheimer pleads not guilty to selling liquor to minors and Miguel A Otero faces trial for giving intoxicants to students. It notes bonds posted by John H Erby and Mr Clayton for grand jury appearances in Roswell and Las Vegas.
Tucumcari broker Herman Gearhardt arrives in Roswell to renew acquaintances and assess business. The article recounts Samuel Gompers defending injunctions amid Roosevelt Knox Labor disputes while noting Roswell’s 1885 86 history and fresh school attendance rules under New Mexico law enforceable in the Roswell district. Fresh mackerel appears at U S Market by phone.
During the past few days Dr. Ingalls and W P Lewis bought new auto buggies. Both cars are sixteen horsepower two cylinder machines made in Cincinnati. They share red paint and are easily distinguished by their high wheels and gear.
Pittsburg reporter says Wm Montgomery former Allegheny National Bank cashier was convicted in U S District Court of embezzling 469000 dollars from the defunct bank. He faces a second indictment for misapplication of bonds.
The court house is set as the voting place for the First precinct while Eagle Hall on First street will serve as the voting place for the Second precinct on election day.
The notice advertises Parsons and Son brokers offering legal and notary work, expert accounting, typing and stenography, and loans. It claims to list property for sale, rent, or exchange and promotes the agency as the Pecos Valley's only labor agency able to obtain or reveal any desired item or information.
Walter Chisum named Grand Lecturer at Masonic Grand Lodge gathering in Albuquerque. Pecos Valley send four Past Grand Masters and strong representation. Judge Jerry Cazier travels from Dexter to attend event.
The Federal grand jury filed its final report returning eight true bills and two no bills. A dispatch from Statesboro notes the death of W. T. McGlashan at 37 after illness, survived by three daughters. Also reported are a Roswell builder contracting for a four room residence in South Roswell and the burial of Hal E. Hunsaker at South Side Cemetery with a large local turnout.
Brigadier General Harry Leland Haskell retired died in San Diego aged 65. He was a Civil War and Spanish War veteran who also served against the Apaches in Arizona. Oscar Harbert visited Riverside, and Mr and Mrs George Davisson returned from Hagerman.
Roy Parsons pleaded guilty to embezzling postal funds and was sentenced by Judge Wm. H. Pope to one year in the penitentiary with the sentence suspended during good behavior. He was fined the embezzled amount of 42 dollars plus costs. Marriage license issued for Ad Wolfe of Dexter and E Mae Bowers of Lake Arthur.
Millheiser orchard offers a variety of apples at reasonable prices. Tonight at 7 30 the Young Men's Republican Club meets in Council Chambers inviting all members and prospective members in Chaves county to attend. Dr and Mrs J W Kinsinger returned from Albuquerque after a Pacific coast trip. News briefs note Capt Haines facing insanity defense in New York on October 26.
Two large Baptist congregations held revival services with strong crowds morning and evening. Pastor Vermillion preached forty four sermons in fifteen days and led much of the singing. Twelve church members joined, several prayed aloud, and street meetings drew ample audiences. Rev. George W Read departs on a monthlong mining trip with companions from Tulsa Kentucky and Clarron Render. Fresh sauerkraut offered at U S Market. Roswell New Mexico weather report notes 62 high 39 low with cloudy skies and generally fair forecast ahead.
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