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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1910
Page
2
The Record announces O Z Finley as a candidate for Sheriff of Chaves county, pending Democratic primary action. The notice confirms Finley's party affiliation and the official approval process underway.
We are authorized to announce C E Tobe Odem as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for sheriff. Subject to the action of the Democratic primaries.
Announcement names N J Fritz as a candidate for renomination in the third district county commissioner race subject to Democratic primary reaction.
A local editorial questions which business leaders will back saloons and urges politicians to curb drunken trade. It argues saloon profit harms the community and warns that aging businessmen risk their fortunes by supporting the liquor trade, asking if it pays.
In the saloon issue the town’s leaders show a halting approach and unclear stance, with debate reflecting divided opinions and uncertain timing as voters await decisive guidance.
A brief editorial urges against shifting the saloon issue to women critics, arguing it betrays principles for money and is unmanly. The piece questions motives and warns against pandering to finance over morals.
A Roswell discussion centers on whether saloons should continue operating in the city. The speaker questions the value produced by saloons and accuses some Democrats of dodging the issue, framing it as the voters’ main concern.
Governor Mills calls for a safe and sane constitution, framing it as prudent reform. The stance echoes themes from the Parker campaign of 1904, suggesting historical continuity in advocating measured constitutional change.
A fragment hints at renewed flood concerns in the Northwest and suggests the Honda reservoir could demonstrate its capacity. The remark compares Roswell’s limited exposure to floods with potential benefits from Northwest conditions and reservoir performance.
Sentiment among Roswell residents appears to favor a citywide vote against saloons, with polling indicating roughly a two to one margin. Local officials anticipate the measure passing as residents express strong opposition to liquor establishments.
The Record expresses hope that Chief Justice Pope will remain in Roswell as a capable figure for the district. It notes a man like him may be needed on the bench if saloons are voted out.
The Record argues every Roswell spring ballot aside from anti saloon tickets effectively backs a saloon and booze measure. The editorial warns issue day selections may be avoided, and candidates could be nominated regardless of stance, shaping local politics.
The management pretends to be for prohibition but blocks any editorial position. The writer accuses the paper of weak convictions and cowardice, implying it only straddles the issue and fails to take a firm stance.
Washington report says senate Republican leaders have nearly abandoned any chance to pass the statehood bill. observers question whether the party ever intended to support statehood for the two remaining territories. Experts argue true statehood requires a party genuinely favoring it and in control.
The Portales Times argues prohibition has reduced public liquor nuisance, noting violations persist but police vigilance keeps saloon influence low. It condemns a return to the old system and urges not to make prohibition an election issue. The editorial defends frontiers town progress under the prohibitory law.
Ex-Governor Otero greets retiring governor Cur y with a remark about uniting the party. Raynolds, penitentiary superintendent, thanks the governor for reuniting the Republican party. The Tribune-Citizen muses on Jackson and Jefferson as patron saints during that era.
Governor Curry, in a pleasing address last evening, emphasized that he will work indefatigably for and has at heart the success of the Republican party. The Roswell Daily Record affirms that Curry presided over the territorial Republican central committee, underscoring his political preferences per the Santa Fe New Mexican.
A grammar grades operetta titled On Plymouth Rock will be presented at the Armory on Friday evening March 11. Reserved seats cost 50 cents and general admission 35 cents.
A lengthy program notes a High School play directed by G. A. Simpson featuring Priscilla and John Alden, Puritan maidens and elders, and acts set in Plymouth Rock November 1620. The event includes pre-show drills, a quarette, orchestra, and a sequence culminating in a court case mention.
Amarillo Texas February 26 The case of Z Z Savage et al versus Hugh L Humphrey et al in Potter County tests the validity of the local option election held December 3 1907 Judge D B Hill sat as special judge and ordered another test election to decide whether intoxicating liquors may be sold in Amarillo and Potter County The court room was filled and the decision surprised many with a later appeal period noted by both sides
A record shipment of 1,400 porch columns from Tacoma, Washington arrived at Kemp Lumber Company in Roswell. The fifty foot long car holds mostly large colonial style columns and signals the yard’s readiness for spring and summer trade.
Ordinance No 200 prohibits planting or sale of cotton bearing cotton-wood trees within Roswell city limits. Violators face misdemeanor conviction and fines up to twenty five dollars. The ordinance takes effect after legal publication. Signed by the mayor and attested.
The Roswell City Council requires owners and those in charge of properties along named streets to build cement sidewalks. The measure declares it necessary to install sidewalks along specified streets and avenues to improve public infrastructure.
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