Local notes on prohibition and Roswell land deals
The item notes Southern Democrats pushing a prohibition plank, a partial revival of national confidence, and a claim that factories are reopening after the recent financial flurry. It lists multiple Roswell land and water-right transactions including prices and parcel details, plus a health update: Adah and Roberta Anderson are confined at home with a tap grip.
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Adah
Roberta Anderson
W. W. Anderson
Editor and Linotype Operator Misquote Reconstruction
A familiar quotation attributed to Bob Ingersoll about Shakespeare was mangled in the editorial process. The corrected version reads: An intellectual ocean whose waves torched all the shores of thought.
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Bob Ingersoll
Shakespeare
Roswell Charity Org Discussed In Unsigned Sociologist Note
An unsigned sociological essay on a Roswell charity organization is published, deemed suggestive rather than argumentative. It notes that future communications on the subject will appear only under the writer’s initials.
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Roswell
Missouri high license laws close saloons and cut profits
The new Missouri high license laws, effective this month in several counties, led to the closing of about two hundred saloons. In Albuquerque the ordinance cut saloons by fifty percent and boosted public revenue from traffic by four hundred percent, described as a grand business proposition by the Albuquerque Morning Journal.
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Missouri
Albuquerque
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Pressure mounts in New Mexico to secure delegates
Recent developments show stronger pressure in New Mexico to secure delegates for the next Republican convention who can be Sscitmoll than to continue the work of good government. Energies are spent harmonizing the party to expose corrupt criminals, with leaders to uphold this policy ensuring political haribastis ahead of the November gathering.
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New Mexico
Republican Party
Mneral
Sania Fele
Pension ploy by delegate highlighted in Silver City
The Independent details a case in Silver City where Delegate Andrews is accused of using political influence to aid an old soldier’s pension. A local veteran who applied through Washington lawyers received no direct contact from Andrews before a favorable pension notice arrived, prompting questions about the delegate’s role and timing.
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Silver City
Republican
Andrews
Independent
Washington
Delega
Pension graft alleged by New Mexico delegate Andrews
The Independent accuses Delegate Andrews of manipulating pension grants for New Mexico soldiers. It claims a pension office employee supplied the course, and Andrews writes to beneficiaries to suggest his instrumental role. Voters reportedly resent the methods and may oppose him if he seeks re election.
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Andrews
Independent
New Mexico
Beck Announces Candidacy For County Assessor
The Record announces Fred J. Beck will run for County Assessor in Chaves County, subject to Democratic primaries or a convention action.
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Fred J. Beck
Chaves County
Actio
Davisson Announces Candidacy for Tax Assessor
C W Davisson announces his candidacy for the office of Tax Assessor in Chaves County and enters the race under the Democratic primary process.
Deeds Filed For Record In Riverside Heights Area
The probate office records show J H McPherson and wife selling half of lot 2 block 2 Riverside Heights to W W Edmondson for 100 dollars. Siegfried Totzek and wife deed 45 acres in 10 12 23 and 45 shares in Rio Hondo Reservoir Water Users Association to C B Hamilton for 2000 dollars. S E Garland and others transfer lot 3 block 11 Kenna to George T Littlefield for 47 50. J J Jaffa sells to Walter P Chisum for…
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Thurber
Roswell
Woodruff & DeFreest
Joseph Jaffa
Wes Side
W. H. Sot Sea
Valle View
Morris Price
Ma Gonzales
Martha A. Bowma
James B. Dilley
Harr Morrison
Alameda Height
David Hugh Carson
Finnis E. Sparks
L. K. McGaffey
Cruz Ortega
Acequia
S. L. Bonham
Harris
B. Howard Wilson
Anna Brame
B. L. Bell
J. A Carlton
West Side
Riverside Heights
James A. Gilmore
W. H. Irby
Cora Irby
B.L. Bell
F. P. Gayle
J. H. McPherson
W. W. Edmondson
Siegfried Totzek
C. B. Hamilton
Rio Hondo Reservoir
S. E. Garland
George T. Littlefield
Kenna
J. J. Jaffa
Walter P. Chisum
Herbert files to run for County Assessor in Chaves County
A notice announces Guy H. Herbert seeking the Democratic nomination for County Assessor in Chaves County. The brief statement confirms his candidacy ahead of the party primaries.
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Chaves County
Guy H. Herbert
Sutherland Announces Candidacy for County Treasurer
James Sutherland announces his candidacy for County Treasurer of Chav County, subject to Democratic primary action.
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James Sutherland
Chav County
Hill Nominates for Superintendent of Schools in Chaves County
The superintendent nominates Charles C Hill as a candidate for Superintendent of Schools in Chaves County, subject to the Democratic primary election action.
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Charles C. Hill
Chaves County
Charles L. Ballard
Local Candidates Press for Probate Clerk and County Commissioner
A list of candidacies is announced for Chaves County offices. Jas W Mullens seeks Probate Clerk re election in the Democratic primary as does the contender Jerry Carter for County Commissioner. The notices indicate party primary action will determine the outcomes.
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Jas. W. Mullens
Chave County
Evans Declares Candidacy for Chaves Probate Judge
J. T. Evans announces his bid for Probate Judge of Chaves County, entering the race in the Democratic primary. The announcement signals a contest for the county’s judicial seat within the party's nomination process.
Cosgrove Declared Candidate for Roswell City Clerk
The Roswell city convention announces W. H. Cosgrove as a candidate for the office of City Clerk. The filing signals Cosgrove seeks the municipal post, with support from local party leaders and voters awaiting further campaign events and endorsements.
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W. H. Cosgrove
Roswell
Wanted and found notice at 309 East 7th
A wanted notice seeks washing and ironing services at 309 E 7th with phone 102 6716. A found watch is offered to the owner who proves ownership and pays for the ad.
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