Odem Announces Candidacy for Sheriff Nomination
The Democratic party nominates C. E. Tobe Odem for sheriff subject to Democratic primary action.
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1910
Page
2
The Democratic party nominates C. E. Tobe Odem for sheriff subject to Democratic primary action.
The Record announces N. J. Fritz as a candidate for renomination for County Commissioner, 3rd district, subject to Democratic primary action.
The Democrats of Roswell clarify they are not the few politicians crowding for recognition as whiskey candidates. Party members emphasize distinct political identity and avoid conflating delegates with hobbyist label seekers.
A Roswell businessman is challenged on his stance as a liquor candidate, prompting public scrutiny of his suitability to represent the town. The inquiry asks who will be willing to stand before Roswell's residents and address the issue directly.
A correction notes that while two of three people were cited as wanting saloon removal, in fact at least three of four supported abolition. The apology addresses the Roswell readership and clarifies the misstatement of public opinion.
Open Door notes the United States has 11,000 saloons closed this year with 4,000 more to shut due to enforcement actions. Saloons have been closing at about forty daily as seventy percent of U S territory becomes dry.
In September 1900 Security Mutual Life opened a department for abstainers from alcohol and issued a contract adding to policies. It guaranteed mortality separation from the general class and a pro rata mortality savings share in dividends. The 38 experience justified continuing the method.
The Evening News of Lincoln Neb reports that the city has benefited from fewer saloons with universal testimony from businessmen. More building occurred last year and crime dropped, easing parental worry about youths out of sight.
The text notes some senators view the statehood bill through a partisan lens amid fears of Democratic opposition. It mentions four Democratic senators and their representatives as potential obstacles while the President pushes for passage.
The Philadelphia North American reports the Republican platform two years ago promised statehood for Arizona and New Mexico. Postmaster General Hitchcock aligned with the President, viewing the statehood bill as the only administration measure showing weakness amid four proposals.
Governor Burke notes that long standing prohibition has led to counties with no jails in North Dakota, reflecting the state's experience with wartime temperance and enforcement. He cites counties lacking sufficient corrective facilities as a consequence of persistent prohibition measures.
Reform figure P M Arthur former Chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers argues saloons drive workers to rent instead of buying homes and blames rum as a major cause of trouble among railroad men.
Governors from North Carolina Georgia Missouri Iowa Utah Texas weigh temperance moves. Glenn pledges to join force to end saloons. Folk cites crime drop from Sunday closing. Cummings links morals to reduced liquor. Cutler notes thrift from less sale. Campbell sees court savings offset by lost revenue.
A government based table contrasts one billion spent on twenty necessities with liquor. It shows necessities allocate about 499.2 million to raw materials and employ 1,649,586 workers, while liquor allocates about 98.6 million to raw materials and 302,457 workers. If liquor spending matched necessities, raw material would gain 400.6 million and employment would rise by 1,317,129 workers.
Roswell city ordinances from 1910 prohibit planting cotton bearing cotton wood trees within city limits with fines up to 25 dollars and require cement sidewalks on listed streets. The measure includes notice to property owners and sets sidewalks to be built within sixty days with specific street-by-street requirements.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.