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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1910
Page
2
The Record announces candidates for delegate to the constitutional convention. Green B Patterson J S Kirby Emmett Patton John J Hinkle W G Orton and M A Finley are all listed as candidates subject to the Democratic primary on August 9.
Senator Cummins, a Republican, asserts the Republican party has openly repudiated its platform pledges. The remark underscores intra party dissent and questions of policy fidelity.
The primary grants political equality among all men while the convention concentrates power in a few. Next September voters decide between a Wall Street oriented constitution and one serving the people of New Mexico.
A statement blames Wall Street brokers and gamblers for running the Republican Party at the expense of the general public, asserting the shift from voter control to financial influence.
The article reports crime arrests before and after the new prohibition law. Last month eight arrests for all causes, July previous year 30 arrests, with typical monthly arrests ranging from 25 to 50. The piece highlights variability around the new policy.
The issue publishes a brief statement from M A Finley outlining his views on matters before the people as a candidate for nomination to the constitutional convention. The note invites other candidates to submit similar space for public consideration.
The comment by former governor George Curry that New Mexico had about 500000 residents is labeled as a warm exaggeration. The remark is seen as misleading and likely to prejudice acceptance of true statements about the territory.
Oklahoma voters rejected Guthrie as the capital under the enabling act and the state capitol will be in Oklahoma City. The decision rests with the United States higher courts to determine final constitutional compliance.
The Las Vegas Optic is accused of dodging an initiative and referendum. It suggests inserting a constitutional clause to delegate legislative powers with a proviso allowing future implementation of two popular measures. If officials favor Santa Fe style authority, it delays any swift popular action under the territorial system.
The piece argues that a safe and sane constitution is too broad and burdens Republicans with ambiguity while Democrats present clear issues. It laments the GOP's lack of specific platform and warns voters cannot know what to expect from Republican candidates.
Washington August 4 Census Director Durand asks government officials corporations and informed individuals for opinions on irrigation inquiry schedules and instructions for special agents The act of February 25 authorizes a special irrigation study detailing area water use crops and capital in irrigation enterprises and methods of construction to be gathered via nine schedules for government and cooperative projects and by correspondence for individual farms
The speaker notes that past Census investigations show that overloading forms with questions reduces completion and accuracy. It is preferable to minimize questions to the essential ones and avoid omitting information of vital importance.
Saratoga Springs New York hosts a bustling opening as crowds gather for the season. The day centers on the Saratoga Handicap a mile and a quarter for three year olds as the meet begins at the storied track with a sense it may be the last great spa meeting for the summer crowd.
Saturday Evening Post Ladies' Home Journal Woman's Home Companion each $1.50 a year. Hattie L. Cobean, Agent. Phone 166.
Roswell New Mexico July 30 1910 a group of boys led by captain John Hall challenges local real estate firms to a charity baseball game. They criticize recent games as sham and promise all proceeds go to the Roswell club urging Mr Fred Hunt to arrange the match with any nine players and two substitutes from the recent game.
Letters of administration for the estate of Ava E. Page deceased have been granted by Judge J. T. Evans of the Probate Court for Chaves County New Mexico. All persons with claims against the estate must present them within the legally prescribed time to administratrix Minnie Page Wilson. Witness dated July 28 1910.
Washington August 4 with many more entries expected than in 1910 Glidden tour the Munsey Historic Tour promises to be the big event of its kind. Start is set for August 15 and the route carries beauty and historic interest to make the tour memorable.
M A Finley addresses Chaves County voters outlining his principles for a seat at the Constitutional Convention. He pledges support for the Roswell Democratic platform and favoring initiative and referendum to keep power with the people. He also supports fair supervision of public corporations and strong election and primary laws.
Philadelphia August 4 Many family reunions mark the season in Pennsylvania with the Clouds and Hallman gatherings in Chester and Chestnut Hill Park. The Spare and Grick clans plan meetings in Montgomery County and Lititz respectively. Other groups include Boers Hoovers Hunsickers Gotteaalks Bergeys compiling histories for publication.
From the club station to Huntington Harbor a 15 mile cruise marks the New York Yacht Club annual event kicking off today with the first leg of the voyage.
Pittsburg Aero Club unveils wind checks at Brunot's Island meet to allow next day free flights if wind cancels the programmed events. Notables Glen Curtiss J C Mars and Capt Baldwin are set to fly as Pittsboro's smoke from the Ohio river lingers, with speculation on whether it helps or hinders aviation.
San Francisco plans to use motion pictures to depict the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals work. Films will show ambulance rushes on emergencies, rescuing injured horses, relief of sick animals, exams of work horses, and arrest of offenders who will be prosecuted in court.
The annual Knights of Columbus convention ends in Quebec City after a final City Hall session. Delegates declare the meeting the most successful in the order’s history and adjourn this afternoon.
Wanted a horse suitable for use and kept. Offer to buy if suited. Inquire at 207 West Fourth Street.
A wild west exhibition is set for Saturday at three o clock at the amusement park. Cowboys will rope and ride bronco mule and steer with famed outlaw horses including two Bill Hughes sorrels Nat Hughes cyclone horse the B bay and others. Riders include John Wilson Isa Shields Harvey Williams James Banta Musgrave in charge. Grand stand seating offered with no danger to the crowd.
Warranty deeds compiled for 1910 record transfers by G A Davisson and others in Sec 2 Tp 11 S R 24 E. transactions include east half of NW quarter of NE quarter and NE quarter of Sec 2 water rights 1-128 interest each valued at 4000 dollars. Also transfer of west half of NW quarter of NE quarter Sec 2 and 1-128 water rights to Chitwood. Another deed from S B Tucker to G W Nation transfers Lot 14 in Tucker addition Roswell. Owen McClay et ux convey undivided half interest in artesian well and reservoir on SW quarter of NW quarter Sec 34 Tp 15 S R 24 E with irrigating ditch right of way for 1000 dollars.
Rome August 4 Pope Pius X receives hundreds of congratulatory telegrams and letters from the faithful worldwide on the seventh anniversary of his election to the papacy.
Delegates to the National Apple Snippers Association say Washington will yield about 3 500 000 boxes of apples this year with most going to New York Chicago and the East South and Central west regions. favorable weather brings many first time bearing trees and Northwest growers expect strong prices as buyers from New York Boston Philadelphia and Europe target the region. Oregon California and Washington orchards are expected to post record crops.
A Texas landowner proposes exchanging good land for a suitable Roswell residence through Title and Trust Company. The brief notice seeks a fair swap with emphasis on quality parcels and compatible housing options.
I A L Whiteman chairman calls a Democratic Primary in Chaves County New Mexico to nominate four delegates to the Constitutional Convention. Election date set for August 9 1910 at voting precincts with qualified electors. The convention delegates will be voted for at the general election on September 6 1910 in the county and territory.
Candidates must file with the Democratic Central Committee by August 1 1910 and pay $25. Delegates to county conventions in Roswell August 13 1910 at 1 30 pm will select a platform. Precinct delegate numbers listed, based on 1908 vote. notices to file by August 1 1910. By order Chaves County Central Committee.
The county of Chaves in the Territory of New Mexico calls for an election of qualified voters on September 6, 1910, to choose four delegates for the State Constitutional Convention. Polls open 9 am to 6 pm at 12 precincts including Roswell, Dexter, Hagerman, Lake Arthur, Plainview, and others. witnessed by the County Board officials.
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