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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1910
Page
2
R D Bell announces candidacy for Justice of the Peace in Precinct No 2 Chaves County New Mexico subject to the voters of the precinct. The notice lists no further details about dates or terms.
The report notes Taft’s administration pushing a constitutional program despite earlier Oklahoma resistance. It suggests the president aims to test his ideas in New Mexico and Arizona, signaling a broader effort to advance his policy agenda.
E. McQueen Gray is in Washington working on the statehood bill. Soress reports say Governor Curry strongly objects to this action by Gray, and further details remain unclear.
The Republican Congressional Committee signals plans for a voter conversion effort next fall, indicating an organized push to influence electoral outcomes through targeted outreach and persuasion strategies.
In Roswell the death of F P Gayle removes an influential citizen and an able officer. During his tenure the county recorder's office was the best kept in the territory, reflecting his leadership and dedication to public service.
Captain Fred Fornoff of the New Mexico Mounted Police says the Corona shootings stem from the lone local saloon, a rendezvous for desperate characters, reflecting the same old tale.
The Statehood bill is again before the House of Representatives. Momentum favors passage by the House, continuing the usual outcome.
The Roswell community contemplates banning saloons and electing officials aligned with this stance. Citizens express belief that local prohibition efforts will influence governance and reflect the town's temperance priorities.
In Kansas a party loyalty pledge is required for Republican nominees to base their campaign on party policy. The piece notes a claim about Dele Andrews being among the crowd at a Washington statue dedication to Wallace, described as a joke in the report.
Bull Andrews has been selected as a member of the legislative assembly, marking a notable advancement in his political career. The appointment follows discussions within the party and captures local support for his leadership and policy focus.
The text notes a defeat in the senate but raises the possibility that the bill could pass in a form considered objectionable to New Mexico residents, signaling concerns over its shape and impact.
The Record reports R D Bell as a candidate for justice of the peace in the second precinct. It states the newspaper believes Bell should be defeated citing his city council voting as out of step with local desires to suppress gambling and close bawdy houses and his stance on driving saloons out of Roswell.
The Territorial Board of Equalization declines setting property value at full cash value without legislative laws. The Record agrees inequities exist but warns against sweeping reform without new laws. Tax rate stays high until proper changes are enacted and enforced statewide.
Richmond report says Judge Samuel W. Williams faces trial in McDowell county West Virginia for felonious assault on Judge Joseph M. Sanders after an inkstand incident in court. Williams elects Attorney General of Virginia next month if convicted. possible pardon or removal discussed.
New York stockholders of Copper Company met to ratify a deal to gain control of Boston Consolidated Copper and acquire Nevada Consolidated shares. If approved, capital stock would rise by 25 million dollars and stockholders would get rights to subscribe to Utah stock at ten shares per one held as the business day ends tomorrow.
Jackson Miss Jam 17 An interesting legal case concerns the Yazoo Mississippi delta levee board member Hon PD A Scott and his right to act as an alley in litigation affecting the board. The attorney general seeks to restrain his employment in a legal capacity while a member. The board demurs and moves to dissolve the injunction. Chancellor Denton will hear the first hearing today in Clarksdale.
Louis Rucker offers relocation services with a focus on furniture pianos and baggage. Contact via telephone numbers 47 or 12.
Recess meeting Friday evening January 7 1910 Mayor presiding all members present except H ay nes Whiteman and Wiseley Resolution 100 reissuance of 25500 school bonds and proclamation for special election read and passed unanimously under suspension of rules Mayor's message referred to Finance Fire Department Streets and Alleys Committee Unanimously adopted as read Clerk named Purchasing Agent for City except Poor and Paupers under committee on Poor and Pauper Mr James Denbo recognized as legal holder of original contract for City Garbage work to June 1910 Clerk authorized to pay extra garbage man up to January 7 1910 Cavin motion Marshal instructed to enforce Sec 17 of Ordinance 36 Compiled Ordinances All present yes except Bell St Marys Hospital pauper bills ordered paid except Mary Edgren Carey for Billie Burke bill allowed and paid to date Cavin named to investigate and place Mr Burke in cheaper quarters Recess subject to call of Mayor W T PAYLOR City Clerk
Receiver C C Murray railroad contractor Charles Lantry and Col Hopewell with other Central officials arrive in Albuquerque after a journey from Hagan coal fields. They plan a Roswell trip to review the Torrance to Roswell extension with Lantry’s engineers, aiming to resolve railroad affairs and press construction forward over rough mountain roads. The visit may last a week as plans are examined.
Sealed bids will be received by Frank Talmage Jr chairman Board of Trustees of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows New Mexico until January 20 for the erection of a project.
Plans by architect H S Gilbert for an Odd Fellows Home in Silver City New Mexico. W W Ogle Roswell NM can supply plans. Bid proposal must include a 3 percent certified check payable to Frank Talmage Jr as guarantee of entering contracts and furnishing a $3000 bond. If bond not furnished the check is forfeited. Owners reserve right to reject all proposals.
Advertisement offers rental rates by the hour or day with unknown breakdowns. Contact phone 338 for details. Cruse R. F. at 67th.
Washington January 17 The vessels of the first squadron of the Pacific fleet now in the Orient are under orders from the Navy Department to assume the return voyage home and reach a clearly defined port as directed by the department with arrangements for repairs and resupply to be completed before departure.
The fleet will assemble today at Yokohama and sail home on Thursday. Honolulu is expected February 1, with the squadron leaving Hawaii February 8 and arriving in San Francisco about February 15.
Harrisburg Jan 17 a test of the new pure food law will be tried this week with several grocers cited to appear to answer accusations of selling products containing alum.
M. W. Murray, a Christian Science practitioner, departed last night for Hagerman on a business trip.
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