Political miscellany and electoral notes from Roswell era
A collection of brief notices and commentary covers candidate Socius Dilis for Justice of the Peace in Precinct 1, discussions of New Mexico and Arizona statehood, the Roswell Route railroad idea, Wall Street caricatures, and national election results with figures for Bryan, Roosevelt, Taft, and third parties. It notes congressional adjournment and investigations into lawmakers, plus regional optimism about railroad work and statehood timing.
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Louisville Post
New Mexico
Arizona
Popular Vote Figures for Taft in Recent Election
After a long gap the compiled popular vote figures are released. Taft led with the highest tally, followed by his rivals in a closely contested race.
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Taft
Railroad promoters depart for Amarillo to discuss line
Edward Kennedy president and C E Stimson chief engineer of the Altus Roswell El Paso railroad left Sunday to arrange grading of the eastward right of way and meet Lockney Texas citizens who offer a bonus for the line. W V Kennedy son of the president went home to Houston for Christmas. E J Paslick auditor joined them at Ellda and T H Zimmerman returned to Boaz after a visit.
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Edward Kennedy
Stimson
Altus, Roswell & el Paso Railroad
Amarillo
Locknew
Tex
W. V. Kennedy
Houston
Ellda
E. J. Paslick
Gilbert and Wilson Nominated for Justice and Constable
Gilbert and Wilson were nominated for the posts of justice and constable by their convention on Saturday night, signaling support from party delegates.
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Mr. Bell
R. L. Graves
Charles Gilbert
Justice of the Peace
Pear Wilson
Constable
Rooster
M. W. Williams
E. B. Marchman
Clovis
Roswell Precinct Democratic Nomination Meeting Leads to Packed Room
A. J. Welter refused pre nominating, calling the session a sham. committee members led by John T. Stone and R. D. Bell held a cordial, orderly convention at the Roswell courthouse to nominate a Democratic ticket for January 11. Welter planned a public candidacy announcement soon.
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John T. Stone
R. D. Bell
Court House
Mr. Bell
Welter
Akins Visit Manitou Brothers and Plans The Venture
Mr and Mrs J A Akin of Manitou Colorado have been visiting the former's brother Joe N Akin for a week to use their well The Akins will return home but will announce their venture later W F Hale arrived from Hagmann Box office for the Nordica cert opens tomorrow December 22 at 9 am at the V Drug Store Office hours 9 am to 5 pm Capt Murray in charge Albert Hanny assistant cashier of the First National Bank returned from a business trip to Amarillo and points north bringing home Mrs Hanny and the baby J B Atkeson was up from Artesia Saturday Wagons Prise Hardware Co
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Roosevelt
Yea
Parker
Oklahoma
Bryan
Washington Post
Missouri
Hitchcock
Taft
Chafin
Swallow
F. Calfee Milo Pierce, Jr
B. L. Bedell
Frank Calfee
el Paso
Texas
Goodin
J. A. Akin
Manitou, Colo
Joe N. Ak
Mr. Akin
Murray
Albert Hanny
First National Bank
Amarillo
Artesia
Mrs. Hanny
Ralph Smith is Married in Amarillo Rumors
Express from Mrs. H F Smith of Amarillo states their son Ralph is married though details are scarce. Likely wed to an Amarillo girl as Roswell friends prepare to send congratulations. The note also mentions community events and local visits.
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Roswell
United States
Ralph Smith
H. F. Smith
Amarillo
Ralph
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Dayton
Teddy
Congress
Judge Richardson
Secret Service
Turkey
Europe
Kibbey
Statehood
Wall Street
Africa
McClures Magazine
Foraker
Ohio
Willis J. Abbott
Socialist Labor Party
People‘s Party
Georgia
Watson
Independence Party
New York
Massachusetts
T. H. Zimmerman
Boaz
Gilbert and Wilson
A. J. Welter
Harmon
Ious
W. W. Gatewood
Portales
Farwell
Williams Brothers
Haynes & Bonney
C. B. Hutchinson
Hollingsworth Twins
Casino Stock Company
Majestic Theatre
Harriman
Sets —Enterprise Co
Jim Owens
S. B. Owens
Alan Reed
Owens
George M. Slaughter
Dallas
Col. C. C. Shaughter
Mineral Wells
Ina Hogan
Mittie Sandy
Dexter
Norborne
T. L. Carothers
W. B. Winston
Shreveport
New Orleans
Louisiania
Leigh
Turkey Roasters
Prise Hardware Coo
W. F. Hale
Hag
Nordica
J. B. Atkeson
Prise Hardware CO
F. C. Herbert
Texico
C. C. Martin
R. L. Owens
Corona
Theresa Losch
St. Peter's Catholic Church
Cem
Dr. J. Franks
Rt Ta Fr
Paik
Prige Cutting
Bissell
ORIG
Davis
Golden Oak
Allery
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