Finley Nominated for Sheriff in Chaves County
The Record announces O. Z. Finley as a candidate for Sheriff of Chaves county subject to the Democratic primary action.
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1910
Page
2
The Record announces O. Z. Finley as a candidate for Sheriff of Chaves county subject to the Democratic primary action.
Ounce A Durand announces candidacy for County Commissioner third district and objects to the Democratic primary process. Durand argues the action affects the race and seeks clarification on ballot procedures and eligibility.
Ounce B H Wixom enters the race as a Democratic primary candidate for County Commissioner, 3rd district, subject to party primary action.
Tom Malone announces his bid for tax assessor of Chaves County, subject to Democratic party action. He files as a candidate and seeks party support for the upcoming election.
June brings rail bill delays and local chatter on Main Street paving. Sol Lama hints at statehood hopes while Roswell tops the Southwest in charm. In Las Vegas census fever, dogs counted, and talk among Democrats of possible impeachment moves against Ballinger after a prior waste-wash.
The piece notes an extra 180000 in fire losses and praises a territorial fire insurance company as a strong argument for reform. It reports Governor Hughes calling a special New York legislative session after the regular session failed to produce desired results. It advocates city ownership of street sprinkling outfits to improve streets and highways.
The Democratic party praises letting the Republican Party face its own difficulties. They argue that the GOP should work through its own tangled issues, benefiting the public as the knots tighten.
The Daily Record consistently features earnest leaders who are regular advertisers. They supply goods and also the common sense to inform the public, keeping readers aware of available offerings and services.
Railroad presidents warn the nation that without allowing freight-rate increases to the maximum the country will suffer severe hardship. They claim crops will fail and railroads will rust while workers idle. The warning frames the demand as vital to national welfare.
The Santa Fe New Mexican notes Albuquerque’s vim and energy fueling the annual territorial fair and population growth, while contrasting Santa Fe’s lack of spirit with population decline in the Ancient City.
The piece argues Taft’s opposition to muck raking stems from self interest and concealment. It cites Ballinger Pinchot controversy and letter ante-dating as episodes that drew wide publicity through muck rake rags. Taft is described as hostile to publicity despite not all opponents being grafters.
The Evening Post headlined Roosevelt impressed ex president silent before tomb of Napoleon while the World dubbed it Napoleon's greatest victory. The Commoner notes the contrast in tone between newspapers on the same dispatch.
A Bryan's Commoner opinion argues farmers outside town deserve a say in saloon licensing. It questions a saloon keeper who would deny rural voters a voice and imagines a counter law restricting liquor sales to town residents. It asserts farmers have sacred rights equal to those claimed by liquor dealers.
Herbert J Hagerman departed this week for the east on a brief business trip. He will meet with associates and conduct negotiations while away, returning with new prospects for his company.
M Calkins of Payetteville I C has arrived and is remodeling the Haynes and Bonney ice plant on West Seventh Street and North Spring River. The plant, sold earlier to L F Nickey, is leased to Calkins who will bring the plant back to service after months idle. He plans to convert the ice drill into a cold storage plant once changes are made, and will continue to supply ice for Pauline consumers.
Notice is given that James H Reeves filed the Final Account as Executor of Amanda Reeves deceased in the Probate Court. The Probate Judge J T Evans orders the first Monday in July 1910 for hearing objections and approving the account. Dated June 4 1910 with the court seal.
The Roswell Athletic Club presents four preliminaries and a main boxing bout between Higeins of N M M I and Ross, engineer of Santa Fe. Also featured is bag punching and wrestling. Tickets are on sale at Pecos Valley Drug Store.
The Woman's Home Mission Society of the First Methodist Church, South, met near town yesterday despite a heavy shower. President Mrs. C. P. Dilley led the session and Mrs. Geo. Williams organized a musicale. Visitation duties were assigned to Mrs. P. T. Ramsey and Mrs. Clinkscales for the month.
Cottingham and Mrs Robt McClenney head the sick committee as the society splits into four sections to raise funds. Mesdames Craig Zumwalt Funchess and Markle lead the divisions. Three new members joined, bringing total to eighteen in three months. The musicale and day were enjoyed.
J H Reeves files final account as administrator of the Estate of John R Reeves deceased. Probate Judge J T Evans orders July first Monday 1910 for hearing objections and approving the account. Clerk signs at the Probate Court June 2 1910 with June 4 11 18 25 stamps.
Barn fire at Star bakery Thursday night prompted officials to suspect arson. Investigators say hay stored there was dry, ruling out spontaneous combustion and noting close contact with the scene by W. EK. Barney and others.
A two year old bone fragment and a highly weld-vented building are linked to a fire. A ladder to the hayloft and a heap of second hand furniture near Dabbs store suggest arson. A thousand dollars worth of flor y stored by the barn corner raises suspicions of a "fire bug" in Roswell as investigators close in on remaining districts.
Mr and Mrs C R Whaley and their young daughter left this morning for a two to three week visit to Redlands California. Upon return Mr Whaley will resume duties at Roswell Hardware Company while Mrs Whaley visits Independence Missouri to join daughter Miss Rachel for the remainder of the summer.
Santa Fe June 2 Director of the Census Durand extends the New Mexico census office hours to June 30 retaining Chief Clerk Clement Hightower and Special Clerk E. E. Epperson. Only 22 of 315 enumerators have failed to report.
Mr. W. E. Quarles entertained at a picnic supper early in the week in compliment to Miss Mills of Des Moines Iowa. Supper was at the Milme-Bush ranch and the guests then visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Davis. The party included Mr. and Mrs. Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Jolly, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Mook, Miss Keller, Mrs. Bear, Mr. Hager man, Mr. Otis, Mr. Bartley, Mr. Thompson and Capt. Spencer.
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