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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1910
Page
2
The Record announces O. Z. Finley as a candidate for Sheriff of Chaves county subject to Democratic primary action.
The announcement states C. E. Tobe Odem as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for sheriff, pending the outcome of the Democratic primaries. The notice highlights his candidacy and the primary process without detailing other opponents or dates.
The notice announces N J Fritz as a candidate for renomination for county commissioner in the third district, subject to the Democratic primary action.
Nounce A. Durand announces candidacy for County Commissioner in the 3rd District, subject to Democratic primary action. Durand seeks party backing in the upcoming election.
B H Wixom announces candidacy forCounty Commissioner third district subject to Democratic primary action.
Tom Malone declares his bid for the Democratic party nomination as tax assessor for Chaves County. He emphasizes public service and local government experience.
Washington reports the Interstate Commerce Commission approved a nationwide move by railroads to raise freight charges to cover rising operating costs. Western routes to Atlantic points see higher tariffs for wood and wool from Minneapolis to New York, with wool rising to 64 cents per hundred pounds and Boston affected similarly. Hog shipments between Minneapolis St Paul and Chicago up 2.5 cents per hundred pounds.
Delegates from across the country will attend the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen annual convention in St Paul. The Auditorium will host the event with the women's auxiliary likely meeting in the old capitol. Sessions span twenty five to thirty days and remain secret to discuss primary matters.
On December 1 last there was on deposit in Peoria banks nearly 1.2 million dollars belonging to the order. Grand President W. S. Carter resides there. Of the total 840000 was in the beneficiary fund and 300000 in the general fund.
Physicians from across the Dominion gather in Toronto for the Canadian Medical Association annual congress. The main topic is Dominion medical registration. Provincial registration means moving doctors must reexamine, and border-area practitioners face cross-border limits.
Jo Allison of Ennis Texas, inventor, will demonstrate bread made from cotton seed during the Texas Cotton Seed Crushers Association convention in San Antonio. A seven course banquet using cotton seed meal will be served to delegates as methods to popularize the new bread and other cotton seed foods are discussed.
Crooxston Minn June 1 Partisan politics will not be permitted during the Northern Minnesota Development Association sessions which begin with a smoker this evening No candidate for any office will be allowed to address the convention The sole object is to attract settlers and capital to this portion of the State.
Frank H. Elliott resigns after four years as secretary of the American Automobile Association to become secretary of the Touring Club of America. The Touring Club, with a 2000 member base, plans expansion into an international body covering Canada Cuba and Mexico as well as the United States.
Disciples of Lady Nicotine continued to enrich American Tobacco Company holders as the quarterly dividend of 2 percent and an extra 1 percent on the common stock were disbursed in New York on June 1.
Industrial exhibition installed in the car barns of the local traction company forms an important adjunct of the second annual convention of Pennsylvania Engineers opened here today. Lectures and business meetings of the convention will be held in the State Capitol during the next four days.
Washington June 1 The Hornet a steel converted yacht used in the Spanish war as an auxiliary will be sold to the highest bidder today by the Navy Department. It is among the last vessels bought to meet the war emergencies that will be disposed of by the department.
Washington June 1 Uncle Sam's new Court of Customs Appeals opened today in the building at Fifteenth Street. The new tribunal will hear cases involving tariff disputes and customs assessments, aiming to streamline rulings and reduce backlogs.
A new court will decide appeal cases from the decisions of the Board of General Appraisers. The venue includes the street and New York Avenue formerly occupied by the Bureau of Labor.
New York report states the International Smelting and Refining Company will increase its quarterly dividend from 2 percent to 2 percent on completion of the new Utah smelter.
On June 1 the Boston and Maine, New York New Haven Hartford, and Boston Albany railways raised passenger fares by about 13 percent on average. The change affects common routes served by the four railroads in the region, adjusting pricing for travelers.
New York June 1 Aqueduct Commission members find themselves jobless as the body is abolished and its affairs turned over to the Commissioner of Water Supply Gas and Electricity.
New Orleans notes commencement day on June 1 with ceremonial events at major southern institutions including the State universities of Louisiana Mississippi and Alabama.
New York on June 1 reports that Columbia University awarded sheepskins today to the largest graduating class of any higher learning institution in the country, marking a significant milestone in the school's history.
Mrs M Whiteman and her two daughters Flora and Carrie left for Pasadena California to meet Mathew Wilkerson formerly of this city. On Monday next Flora Whiteman will wed Mr Wilkerson and the couple plan to reside there after the ceremony.
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Mr. Wilkerson, in business in Pasadena, previously resided in Roswell for three years and left recently. Miss Whiteman has lived here nearly her whole life. The bride and groom enjoy many friends in the city as they plan a summer itinerary to Los Angeles Pasadena and nearby points then San Francisco to stay with Mrs. Whiteman's son before returning in fall.
The Roswell Athletic Club under president C. M. Allison and trainer W. C. Barton will stage an all home talent athletic exhibition in Roswell on Thursday night, likely at the Armory. The program includes boxing bouts wrestling contests punching bag demonstrations and other feats with Bob Ross and Alfred Higgins as boxing stars Jones Curtis Hill and two firehouse lads among participants.
Jaffa Prager & Company yesterday bought the Middleton clip from out on the plains, about 5 000 pounds. Terms not announced. This first sale of wool announced in Roswell this season, though more will follow as storage in Roswell warehouses already holds a large quantity.
The Chaves County Teacher's Institute will be held at the Central School Building in Roswell starting Monday June 29 1910 for two weeks. Attendance is compulsory for all who seek to teach in county public schools for at least ten days and the law will be strictly enforced. Examinations for teacher certificates will occur on the last two days of the institute. Signed C C Hill Superintendent of Schools Chaves South New Mexico.
Fire fighters from Georgia and other states converge in Savannah for a three day convention and carnival as the Vermont Federation of Women's Club opens its annual session in the city.
Private funds for city housing are noted with contact at J B Herbst 303 Main St Roswell. Further details not provided in readable text.
Ruthland Vermont June 1 Twenty eight local organizations were represented at a meeting of clubwomen with many activities discussed and plans advanced for summer programs across the region.
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