Finley Announces Candidacy 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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O. Z. Finley
Chaves County
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1910
Page
2
Odem Seeks Democratic Nomination for Sheriff
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E
Tobe) Odem
Fritz Seeks Renomination for County Commissioner Post
nounce N J Fritz as a candidate for renomination for county commissioner third district, subject to Democratic primary action.
A Durand Declares Candidacy for County Commissioner
Nounce A Durand announces candidacy for County Commissioner in the 3rd District, subject to the Democratic primary.
Roswell Faces Clear Fight Over Booze Issue
The Roswell dispute centers on alcohol policy as party managers debate conduct. The piece argues moral issues resist political wire pulling and urges politicians to shift away from "wet" votes to preserve futures. The times call to adjust before the contest ends.
Democrats of Roswell Stand Against Moral Questions
The Roswell Democrats refuse to let the party be used to promote actions harming the city’s moral welfare. They warn that adopting the wrong side of a moral issue would jeopardize future elections in the city and county, labeling persistent adherents as the party’s worst enemies.
Roswell Democrats Struggle to Fill Whiskey Ticket
The Democratic Central Committee faces a shortage of men willing to fill vacant spots on the ticket. If the pattern continues, the slate risks becoming the whiskey ticket as few Roswell residents want to be labeled saloon or whiskey candidates.
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Democratic Central Committee
Roswell
Roswell voters set to end saloon era with their choice
In Roswell the saloon question is nearly resolved as citizens express intent to do without alcohol. The final step is electing leaders who will implement the will of the people and close the saloons.
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Roswell
Saloon Fight Debate Masks True License Issue
The passage asserts that any attempt to distort the saloon fight issue serves the saloons. It suggests some advocates claim high license support yet distort facts to mislead readers about the core dispute and policy intentions.
Voters Aware Saloon Interests Influence Efforts
A fragment notes that ongoing efforts seemingly favor saloon interests, and acknowledges that voters recognize this and will respond through action at the polls.
The Whiskey Issue Dominates The Coming Election
The Record states there is no party issue beyond the whiskey issue in the upcoming election, noting repeated requests for platforms from Democratic and other parties. The piece argues that there can be only this issue, reflecting a blunt, single-topic political landscape.
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Democratic Party
Roswell learns hard lessons from liquor politics
In Roswell over the last year residents faced severe cautions about alcohol and its impact on the community. The period under high license revealed bribery and corruption to sustain a dangerous business, leaving lasting impressions on locals.
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Roswell
Roswell Protest Meeting Targets Saloons Attendance Shows Opposition
A large Roswell gathering yesterday demonstrated strong voter interest in the saloon question. The well filled church was filled with earnest residents determined to rid the city of liquor licenses.
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Taoat
Roswell
Roswell Council rejects saloon special election input
The city council and Mayor Richardson were commended for turning down the Democratic City Committee proposal to hold a special election on the saloon issue. The Record says the decision reflects the will of a large majority of Roswell residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic City Committee
Richardson
Roswell
Roswell Democrats Likely Oppose City Primary Call
The Record notes the Democratic City Committee faces widespread opposition among Roswell Democrats to a city ticket this year. It says the committee acted honestly but believes the party will not support their action and would commend a cancellation of the primary if they choose to do so.
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Democratic City Committee
Roswell
Saloons to close on primary day sparks grocery rush tale
The Kansas City Times notes Chief Snow ordered saloons closed 1 to 8 today for the Democratic primaries. Saloon men protest since Saturdays are paydays. workers would use checks in grocery stores for groceries and home essentials instead of liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Times
Frank F. Snow
El Paso approves garbage and sewerage plants contracts
El Paso Texas March 4 The city awarded a contract for a modern garbage disposal plant valued at 60000 dollars and for a sewerage disposal plant at 40000 dollars to a public works engineering company based in Portland Oregon.
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el Paso Municipal Improvements
Paso, Tex
Public Works Engin Company
Portland
Ore
High School Music Recital Praises Roswell Students
Music by Roswell High School students under Miss North drew praise for performance quality and practice effort. The mixed chorus, a quintet, Girls Glee Club, and the orchestra impressed audiences, with plans for next Friday’s cantata Plymouth Rock at the Armory.
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M Hs. Brasher
Tion
Miss North
Josephine Murray
Earl Chamberlain
Frank Buting
Kenneth Brewster
Clifford Jones
Glee Club
Roswell
Central School
Plymouth Rock
Armory
Central School Mothers Club Meeting and Bond Election Plans
By M H Brasher Central School hosts a March 11 meeting at 3 30 p m featuring violin solo Miss Matheney and lecture on School Lunches by Dr Haymaker with vocal solo by Mrs Katarine Audrain McKay. Mothers urged to attend as bond election set for March 15 and club plans will be discussed. The appeal stresses mothers duty to children over social pleasures and clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Brasher
Central School
Miss Matheney
Haymaker
Katarine Audrain McKay
Roswell
Council Rejects Mock Vote On Prohibition Issue
At a Saturday city council meeting the Democratic City Central Committee urged a two proposition vote at next month’s city election. A tie ended with Mayor Richardson voting against the motion, declaring it lost. no law would allow such a vote. Council approved widening East Fifth Street to fifty feet between Garden and Plum avenues with land donated by property owners and city grading.
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Democratic City Central Committee
Bell
Prohibition
Messrs Bell
Cummins
Whiteman and
Wiseley
Messrs. Cavin
Haymaker
Haynes
Wyllys
Richardson
East Fifth Street
Garden Avenue
Plum Avenue
Saloons Decreasing in 1907 Across Major Cities
Washington March 7 There was a six percent drop in the number of saloons nationwide in 1907 per the forthcoming U S Census Bureau report on 158 large cities with populations over 30 000. The study by E H Maling lists liquor licenses at year end and inhabitants per dealer, comparing 141 cities surveyed with saloon counts in 1907.
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Washington
D. C
U. S. Census Bureau
E. H. Maling
Broad decline hits most regions except Rockies and Southwest
The downturn was widespread across the nation with the exception of the Rocky Mountain and southwestern states, where changes were not as pronounced. This regional variation suggests differing local conditions influenced the overall trend.
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Rocky Mountain
Southwestern States
Democats Protest Against Primary Move in Roswell
A Roswell citizen denounces a Democratic call for a primary election arguing it serves saloon interests, weakens the party, and wastes focus on moral issues. The protest urges revocation of the primary to allow free voting on the issue of temperance and school protection without party pressure. The author warns the move could fracture the Democrats locally and ripple nationwide.
Army Officer Granted Leave to July 31
Washington March 7 The War Department grants leave of absence from today to July 31 to Lieutenant Colonel Robert R Stevens chief quartermaster of the Department of California at San Francisco He is to be advanced to colonel on June 16 upon Col John W Pope’s retirement and is expected to retire from active service soon after on his own application He does not reach the age limit until June 22 1911.
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Washington
War Department
Robert R. Stevens
Department of California
San Francisco
John W. Pope
Judge D M Prendergast Dies in Mexia Texas
Mexia Tex March 2 Hon D M Prendergast died today after a short illness at about 1 20 pm He was among Limestone County s first settlers Born Shelbyville Tenn December 26 1816 he moved to Limestone in 1841 and Springfield in 1846 He died at the old family residence Funeral set for 3 30 pm with active pallbearers from his business associates honorary pallbearers from Central Presbyterian church Rev J W Haggard to officiate Surviving children include A Prendergast Waco Mrs Nettles Marlin Mrs McCain Roswell N M Mrs J R Neece Dallas Mrs A A Davis Mexia He was first master of Old Springfield Lodge No 74 A F and A M Founder and longtime trustee president of Trinity University now Waxahachie He joined Cumberland Presbyterian Church and supported church enterprises In 1906 he was a commissioner to the General Assembly Decatur Ill and backed the move to unite that church with the American Presbyterian Church Mrs Pendergast died six years ago He and his wife were active in prohibition efforts Mrs A R McCain Roswell was at his bedside after traveling from Roswell He had visited the McCain family and Roswell friends deeply mourn his passing
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Judge Prendergast
This County
Shelbyville
Bedford Co
Tenn
Limestone County
Springfield
Central Presbyterian Church
J. W. Haggard
A. €. Prendergast
Waco
Nettles
Marlin
Dallas
A. A. Davis
General Assembly
Decatur
American Presbyterian Church
Pendergast
Judge
Roswell
McCain
Second Census Examiners To Be Held Across Nation
Washington March 5 A second Civil Service Commission examination will occur today to fill new Census Bureau positions authorized by Congress. The shortage of eligibles from the Oct 23 test is most acute in Southern and Western states and this exam focuses on Washington offices only. New York March 5 Commander Peary will receive a large complimentary dinner at the Hotel Astor hosted by Canadian Camp and Allied Sporting Clubs of the U S and Canada for the Sportsmen Show. About 2 000 guests expected including President Watt and other sportsmen. Relief from the expedition will be shown with hard tack and Greely cache foods. questions about side dishes remain. The event is described as international in scope. I tell you those Roswell Hotel events are simply fine and only 25c. 89tmo. bien Lotsa 134 se
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Washington
Civil Service Commission
Census Bureau
Congress
Dino Polar Hero
New York
Peary
Hotel Astor
United States
Canada
Watt
North America
North Pole
Pole
Greely
Appointments for Supervisors and Enumerators Open
The notice announces no further examinations for similar positions. Eligible averages from the October 23 exam block second testing for those above threshold, while those below may reappear today. About 3,000 temporary appointments are planned over three years ending 1912, extending to the decennial period.
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