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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1908
Page
2
After a decisive electoral shift, observers say voters will soon exert control as Republican leadership faces a major realignment across the nation and its territories. The public mood shifts toward reform and accountability.
A political speech denounces pervious federal pressure and cabinet removals to save Taft, claims Pecos Valley Democrats will sway the territory. It cites a $3 million Republican fund allegedly from alarmed trusts to stop Bryan, while Congress criticizes railroad-friendly laws. A Socialist meeting shows party ratios, noting Democrats outnumber Republicans locally.
The article by J. J. Hagerman in today’s Record argues for a large Larrazolo victory in Eastern New Mexico. It cites his role in bringing thirteen million dollars to the state and critiques current territorial laws and Republicans.
A detailed critique of the political machine in New Mexico targets Gov Hagerman and ally Andrews. The piece describes a plan to jam the governor with a two thirds legislative majority, the House conspiracy led by H B Holt and R L Baca, and a skewed committee case against Hagerman. It argues Andrews aided the machine, vouches for the push for statehood, and calls for a purge of machine rule to restore self government.
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