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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1908
Page
2
Readable fragments show a partial notice with monetary and code-like figures. Names and places are unreadable, but the snippet hints at a local public action and a stray amount, suggesting a damaged archival record.
A query requests when and where Mr. Larrazolo delivered the speech attributed to him by the Roswell Register-Tribune and asks to identify at least one responsible American citizen who heard it. The newspaper’s unsupported word has no standing in this court.
The Bryan-Larrazolo Democratic Club schedules Thursday night gathering. Alleged Cleveland endorsement letter and Larrazolo speech are exposed as forgeries. If statehood is the sole campaign issue, a Democrat for Congress is urged. Roosevelt shifts stance amid the controversy, pressuring Roosevelt and his candidate to define positions.
Roswell forms eight-team bowling league to boost healthful sport. Ross Malone elected secretary to organize umpires and schedules, with prizes for teams and bowlers. Latest scores show Shepherd & Co leading Joyce Pruit Co 1262 to 1002 as Gross shines with high averages and high score.
The piece criticizes the Register-Tribune for publishing an unverified speech attribution to Mr. Larrazolo. It calls for public accountability, demanding the unknown source be named and an apology issued. The page then lists upcoming matches and a brief note that Shepherd & Co. beat Joyce-Pruit in a three game series by 260 points.
Winton Ault a young Fort Collins lawyer arrived last night and departed today for Lake Arthur where he and his father Alexander Ault hold land interests in the area.
S F Gutsch arrived from Hager man this morning to oversee business and spend a few days in the area.
R Kormegay arrived last night from El Da to attend to business matters.
Dr J H Jenkins returned from Albuquerque reporting the New Mexico Military Institute cadets wowed crowds as they marched from the depot and performed drills. Las Vegas National Guard withdrew from cups contests while regular soldiers feared challenging the cadets. Cadet drill impressed army officers. Jenkins, Dick and John Barnett, Harry Morrison, E A Cahoon, John Shaw and Capt Poe were noted travelers. Roswell men Charles de Bremond R P Bean W M Reed M W Hodges received Shrine degrees at Albuquerque. Shriners banquet drew 250 members with speeches by Capt Poe and Col J W Willson praising Pecos Valley and Masonry.
O A Larrazolo responds to Roswell Register-Tribune claims that he used anti Mexican language to win votes. He calls the charges malicious and fabrications, notes his campaigns across the territory, and affirms his effort to end race prejudice and unite citizens.
A political row unfolds as Roosevelt attacks opponents over a baby act. The rhetoric turns sharp but insists no personal taunts about individuals are warranted while describing the crude character of the assaults. The piece reflects editorial voice and period reaction.
A Socialist party convention will be held at Eagle Hall Rocwell at 2:00 p.m. on Monday October 5 1908 to nominate candidates for county officers. All party members are especially requested to attend.
Dairyman A. C. Swanson plans a test of Roswell’s new city sanitary ordinance focusing on the monthly dairy inspections. The ordinance charges two dollars per cow for the first inspection and ten cents monthly thereafter. Swanson’s dairy has already been inspected by Dr. J. H. Jenkins, the sanitary inspector.
The city prosecutes violations of the new milk inspection ordinance with daily offenses for each sale. The case before Justice A. J. Welter was continued to Friday at ten o’clock at the defense request. Officials may amend the ordinance to cover milk shipments from Portales and other points. Walter Long of El Mord ranch broke his right shoulder in a fall while chasing coyotes after his horse pitched him ten feet into the air. He will remain in Roswell for several days. S. W. Holder came from Lake Arthur yesterday and today.
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