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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1910
Page
2
The Record announces O. Z. Finley as a candidate for Sheriff of Chaves County, pending the action of the Democratic primary.
R D Bell announces his candidacy for Justice of the Peace in Precinct No 2, Chaves County New Mexico, subject to the voters of the precinct, respectfully.
A concise proposal suggests banning aloons as the best method to raise finesse conditions. The idea emphasizes reducing disruptive factors and creating a steadier environment for better performance.
The Senate plans to delay Sudaood until the summer of 1911 following fall elections this year. Reportedly the regulars in Congress believe their duty is to regulate those who disagree with Joe Cannon's policies.
A sentence notes that the U S government removed federal prisoners from Pennsylvania State prisons over alleged conditions, while remarking that Pennsylvania, as a Republican state, may prefer to forget this fact. The remark implies political sensitivity around federal action and state leadership without detailing specific dates or agencies.
The Record notes Chaves County shows the greatest growth in the Territory and suggests natural advantages may contribute. It declines to attribute the development solely to Democratic administration and acknowledges other factors.
In Albuquerque petitions circulate claiming the Third Street red light area hurts neighborhood property values and is undesirable. The initiative seeks removal, arguing the district harms local commerce and residential appeal.
Kansas City Star notes a move to add the Cannon speech to the congressional record allowing free circulation by mail. The piece argues such political material burdens the mails while government bulletins for agriculture and business should be mailed freely to serve the people.
Dr. Charles E. Lukens of the Children’s Home Society left with four boys to place in Roswell, seeking homes for three girls aged twelve to sixteen. He hopes they continue schooling this year and repay the kindness with care.
Herman Miller, 41, a farmer from near Prairie View southeast of Tucumcari, was found dead in his barn after being dead two weeks. He died from a gunshot to the heart, unknown assailant. A horse and a starving cat were found in the barn. Coroner's jury returns verdict of death by shot by an unknown person. Miller was single with a brother near Kansas City. Hear Rev. Fowler tonight at Union Revival Services.
C C Maloney of Elida New Mexico boarded a Torrance to Corona train with 2491.25 dollars in cash and a vial of strychnine. He drank the solution, told a fellow passenger he would die, collapsed in Gallinas telegraph office, and died shortly after being taken to Corona. The exact cause remains undetermined.
The Santa Fe New Mexican questions whether gate Andrews has secured passage of the statehood bill and discusses prohibition enforcement on Nebraska railroads, contrasting it with broader community concerns about a red light district and crime districts, urging uniform legality.
The Santa Fe New Mexican claims convicts in Colorado paid fourteen thousand dollars for pardons and notes an ongoing investigation. It adds that conditions are odious in Texas Georgia and Oklahoma, all Democratic states, with sharp emphasis on the Democratic.
The New Mexican notes Republicans can enter the next campaign with credit after pledges on statehood. It asks if statehood has been achieved and calls yesterday's Senate action encouraging, pondering the political timing and credit due.
A Nebraskan letter writer questions why the Senate prints and ships Speaker Cannon Kansas City speech at public expense. He notes common folk care little for Cannon and recalls paying for farm bulletins. He asserts the only reason for broadcasting the speech is to attack his political opponents.
The North Hill Mothers Club schedules a postponed Friday session at 3 30 pm with Music School Chorus Reading by Frances Bear Paper by Mrs Geo Lipp Talks Report Cards by Prof Wiggins and Mrs E F Hayslip Solo by Mrs Fred Hunt Members urged to bring others to boost school pride and support for children.
Albany witnesses a growing women's suffrage effort as organizers converge for a push on the State Legislature. Mrs Belmont and Mrs Mackay will play prominent roles in the campaign for the ballot which shapes the fight for voting rights.
Senator Joseph W. Bailey of Texas will deliver the annual address at the thirty third annual meeting of the New York State Bar Association in Rochester New York. The event opened today and will continue tomorrow.
General invitation issued for the Armory charity ball tomorrow night invites all who wish to participate, watch the dancers, or support the city movement. Patronesses listed include Mes dames John W. Poe as chairman and E. L. Bedell, E. A. Cahoon, W. S. Prager, and others, signaling high social standing for the event.
Friday special offering a Joan of Arc cigar priced at 5 cents, down from 10 cents, advertised by Smoke House and Wigwam with a promotional push aimed at attracting bargain seekers.
New York January 20 three million of the recently authorized ten million dollar capital stock of the Commonwealth Edison Company will be offered at par to stockholders of record today. Payments are to be made in quarterly installments with the first due February 1.
Seven members will be re elected and three new members chosen in today's election for directors of the Chamber of Commerce in Philadelphia.
Coast members of the Manchester Unity an old English organization meeting in Oakland today as part of their San Francisco convention.
Classified note offering automobile rental by hour or day with pricing not disclosed by the owner R F Cruse contact number 338. Address appears as 6715. No breakdowns provided.
Reports from travelers arriving by train last night describe a brilliant comet in the southwestern sky just after sunset. The object showed a distinct tail and disappeared behind the horizon after about 30 minutes as the sun set. The same comet is expected to be visible for several days, not Halley’s, with viewing best shortly after sunset around 5:45 p m.
San Jose January 18 Astronomer R G Aitken of Lick Observatory told the Associated Press that a newly discovered comet in South Africa is brighter than Venus and easily visible at noon with naked eye. It lies four degrees east of the sun and half a degree north, moving northeast and should be a brilliant object for days, visible in the southwestern sky after sunset. Daylight observations by Astronomer Wright show the nucleus spectrum is continuous with bright sodium lines extending into the coma.
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