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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1908
Page
2
New Mexico sources accuse the Roosevelt Taft campaign of abuse of power and anti trust violations while attacking the Andrews delegation. They claim misused funds and graft in securing seats and statehood opposition in New Mexico amid a turbulent Republican landscape.
The Register Tribune attributes a speech to Mr. Larrazolo and places its delivery at a specific time and location. A named American citizen who heard the speech is identified as a responsible observer corroborating the event.
The Roswell Daily Record discusses political issues including election integrity, Haskell's resignation, and allegations of corruption. It reports bank deposits increasing by $98,293.22 since July 15 and notes a Dayton gas well photograph. Notices include Pecos Valley & Northeastern Railway annual meetings on October 7, 1908, with stockholders and directors to be chosen.
H A Warner aged 23 died at six o clock last night at his stopping place on South Hill. He was brought here by his brother from Lansing Michigan seeking care for tuberculosis. His brother returned to Michigan two weeks ago. The body is at Dilley funeral parlor and shipment to the old home will probably be made Monday.
Firefighters were summoned at 3:00 am to extinguish a blaze started by a manure pile against a shed and a fence at 821 North Main Street, the home of Mrs M M Barrett. The flames caused limited damage and were put out using chemicals.
The record notes O A Larrazolo exposing a lie circulated by Republicans about his speeches. A reply accompanying the rebuttal disproves the report and questions its malicious character as published in the Register Tribune.
The Federated Charities of Roswell proposes a public coupon plan to recruit members and voluntary dues for relief of the poor. Members set their own admission fee and monthly dues, with any amount acceptable, and donations to support employment and aid. The appeal urges readers to join and subscribe through Miss Nell R. Moore or J. J. Jaffa.
The trial of six women on charges of operating disorderly houses on South Pecos avenue occupied Justice A J Welter for most of yesterday and remains unfinished. Defense attorney Judge Gatewood must travel to Carlsbad, so proceedings are adjourned to Monday morning. Nobility attended the hearing. A Pruit leaves tomorrow for Albuquerque for Shriner events with daughter Mrs J W Willson and Col Willison joining Monday.
An advertising paragraph argues that good fuel, like Cottolene vegetable oil fat, improves power and speed while warning against fatty lard. It claims lard is indigestible and clogs the system, urging readers to choose Cottolene for quicker travel and longer life.
Cattle 3000 southern steers 3.15 4.00?, kans steady southern and feeders 2.80 4.80, bulls 2.40 3.50, cows 2.00 3.25, stockers 3.60, calves 3.50 6.50, western 3.60 5.10, western cows 2.50. Hogs 6000 steady bulk 6.60 7.00 heavy 7.00 7.07, packers 6.60 7.05 6.00 6.95, pigs 4.00 5.00. Sheep no arrivals steady. Wool Market note incomplete. other items mention Battle Creek Health Foods and Lake Arthur.
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