A Durand Named Candidate for County Commissioner
The Record announces A Durand as a candidate for County Commissioner District 3 subject to the Democratic primary action.
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1910
Page
2
The Record announces A Durand as a candidate for County Commissioner District 3 subject to the Democratic primary action.
B H Wixom is announced as a candidate for County Commissioner in the 3rd district subject to the Democratic primary action.
A formal announcement declares candidacy for tax assessor of Chaves County aligned with the Democratic party. The statement signals intent to pursue the office pending party action and local electoral procedures.
Lurry claims the statehood bill will pass, settling the issue. The county seat for Lincoln county will be Carrizozo, per the district court decision. Tomorrow is Flag Day. if you own a flag, now is the time to display it, or purchase one from Record advertisers.
A collation notes that the United States with ninety million people grants more divorces each year than the rest of the world with a billion and a half people combined. The writer asks what is wrong with us.
In Washington this week Republican factions hold talks on statehood with Mills Curry and Andrews on the ground. Wool prices keep falling as growers rush to sell, but traders expect a rebound once wool reaches dealers. Senate support for the statehood bill is limited to three Republicans, with all Democrats backing consideration.
Democratic senators voted unanimously to take up the statehood measure while Republicans, with three exceptions, opposed it though some GOP papers in the territory didn't reflect the split.
The passage notes Republicans favor statehood while Democrats oppose it, suggesting public opinion can be swayed by party loyalty and rhetoric. It underscores how partyism can shape beliefs and comments on political persuasion.
Roswell remains the sole city in the territory to receive increased pay for the postmaster while several towns, including Artesia the dry town, saw substantial boosts. other cities stayed stationary.
In Artesia the local papers abandon news for a feud between editors. The Record jokes editors should settle their dispute in the old-fashioned fashion, no gloves needed, and move past the published quarrel.
The Santa Fe Eagle argues for a plain spoken, dependable Democrat to represent New Mexico in Congress. It urges voting for A. H. Hudspeth of Lincoln County, noting his clear democracy, proven record, and ability to articulate and advance New Mexico’s interests.
Judge John C. Pollock upholds the 1909 Kansas act prohibiting liquor sales by druggists for credential, mechanical and scientific purposes. Samuel A. Harris of Kansas City Kansas challenged as unconstitutional and beyond state authority under the prohibition amendment, filing suit in federal court. The decision sustains the law's legality and authority.
Judge Pollock ruled against Harris on all points in the Kansas drug store case. The decision upholds the 1909 act allowing liquor only on physician prescription, settling a long dispute between Kansas pharmacists and state authorities.
Clovis arrives tomorrow night to play the locals at Amusement Park with games scheduled Wednesday Thursday and Friday afternoons. The visitors beat Albuquerque eight to six yesterday after noon, a Roswell route bringing the Duke City team to town.
Sheriff Ballard and Deputy Higgins departed for Santa Fe this morning with five prisoners sent at the current term of court and Henry Foster to the Territorial Reform School for two concurrent two year terms for forgery. Prisoners bound for the penitentiary include Jack Padgitt for beef theft, Elmer Wickham for forgery, Seferino Ornelas for horse stealing, Tomas Martinez for horse stealing, and Marcos Corona for horse stealing. The last three are noted as the Mexicans who stole Jaffa and Prager Miller's creases. The statute mandates a maximum and minimum sentence, with custody at the penitentiary based on conduct.
The Roswell Automobile Company secures a new four year mail carrying contract starting July 1, increasing the daily rate from 21 to 80 dollars. The old deal left the firm on a loss except when passenger business spiked, while the new terms promise a reasonable profit to fund better cars and service for daily round trips between Roswell and Vaughn.
A severe dust storm yesterday afternoon in Roswell swept along North Hill with a towering dust column. The wind overturned a well rig owned by Joseph Carper and Sons near the Milne-Bush pasture, wrecking driller camps and tents. Amarillo also reported a day of extreme dust and market fluctuations as dust storms dominated headlines.
City marshal E F Cooper brought back to Artesia Lawrence Strauss who was held here and released on bond for horse stealing. He is said to be of unsound mind and will appear before a committee in Artesia to determine his sanity. If found sane a guardian may be appointed for his estate.
Swift Bros. offer sewing on buttons mending and cleaning clothes with telephone contact 517 for service in town.
Antonio Love a Mexican inmate formerly sent to Roswell penitentiary for robbery escaped from the penal institution on May 30. He hid in the mountains for days before being recaptured at Raton by Special Officer Hubbell of Santa Fe who fired four shots. Love is returned to the penitentiary and will be kept under close watch.
An Odd House notice appears in the issue referencing a ten room dwelling for sale or rental. The display ad highlights features and pricing, with contact details likely included for prospective buyers or renters.
The Territory records a June 6 1910 filing certifying Articles of Incorporation for COMPANY No 6459. Incorporators include Charles W Bayliss Clifford A Bonds F W Wilsey F C Smith and Clif Langsdale with stock totals of 333 333 322 1 1 shares respectively toward a $100000 capitalization to operate from Acme New Mexico with F C Smith as agent and office in charge.
Nathan Jaffa, Secretary of the Territory of New Mexico, certifies that a document was filed for record at ten o'clock A.M. on the sixth day of June, A.D. 1910.
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