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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1906
Page
2
The Roswell Record defends Governor Hagerman against misrepresentation by the Santa Fe New Mexican and Pecos Valley papers. It argues for an honest, inclusive administration and education as a path to citizenship. The paper stresses Mexican voters’ education and opposes demeaning language while critiquing partisan attacks.
Captain William C. Reid of Roswell was named attorney general of New Mexico by Governor Hagerman, succeeding George W. Prichard who resigned. Reid, born in 1868, has a long legal career in Las Vegas and Roswell, served as U S assistant attorney, and holds a captain’s commission from the Spanish American War.
Three candidates announce for the Probate Judge seat in Chaves County pending Democratic Party action. F Williams, J T Evans, and J M Peacock seek the office through primaries or convention.
Albuquerque Journal notes Carlsbad Current roasts the St Louis Republic for publishing a Miley letter praising the Carlsbad district. Miley says he arrived broke and weak but recovered in a year to become a productive resident of Carlsbad.
C H Hale announces candidacy for Sheriff of Chaves County New Mexico subject to Democratic primaries. C L Baleard and Fred Higgins also announce or support candidacies for sheriff in the same county. Mark Howell announces candidacy for Superintendent of Schools on the Democratic ticket subject to primary decision.
Mr and Mrs Z F Deen of Roswell have been visiting Hagerman area this week. Deen is a candidate for Assessor and aims to meet local men from the Hagerman Creek district during the visit.
The notice lists candidates for County Commissioner in Chaves County across the Second and First Districts. Names include WM. M. ATKINSON W. G. ORTON THOS. D. WHITE and ALFRED STINSON with primaries pending under the Democratic Party.
John C. Peck announces candidacy for Chaves County Assessor in the Democratic primaries. W. C. Burrus also declares his run for Assessor subject to the Democratic primary. The notices outline their intention to seek the office and the party process.
Probate Clerk and County Recorder race noted as subject to Democratic primaries filed by F. P. Gayle.
The office of Treasurer and Ex Officio Collector of Chavés County sets a filing and election date for the county treasurer post. Local officials urge candidates to file by the prescribed deadline and note the duties tied to the ex officio collection role.
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