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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1910
Page
4
In Milford on March 7 Edward Murphy, a grocer's clerk, runs for park commissioner on a platform calling for unlimited public spooning in the park. He criticizes the park committee for removing benches and installing electric lights to expose handholding to observers, arguing it harms privacy.
Parisian fashion houses like Paquin Doucet and Callot are featured as the Dressmakers' Association opens its spring convention. Over ten days American modistes will inspect and discuss new styles and fabrics, aiming to forecast higher spring and summer costs. Private sketches promise exclusive creations for select trade-women, while business meetings push professional advancement.
The territorial supreme court adjourned due to a quorum shortage with only three of seven justices eligible to sit. Chief Justice William H. Popé presided for the first time, joined by John R. McFie Frank W. Parker and Iran A. Abbott. The court plans a six weeks' session beginning July 19 at two in the afternoon.
Santa Fe March 4. The Southwestern Holiness college of Elida Roosevelt County receives incorporation papers. The charter bans pool and billiards, secret societies, brutalizing games, football, intoxicants, tobacco, dancing, and worldly pleasures for students and faculty, with property reverting to donors if violated.
Gen Anson Mills, arriving in El Paso, states the boundary dispute is not decided by the American commission and rejects reports that El Paso is part of Mexican territory. The dispute remains referred to the U S and Mexican state departments, amid a Monterey paper claiming the opposite.
Porter B. Fuqua of Amarillo died at Mineral Wells last Friday. He served as First Vice-President of the Panhandle Stockmen's Association and was distantly related to W. H. Fuqua, president of the First National Bank of Amarillo, with whom he shared business ties.
Roswell mayor proclaims Arbor Day under territorial law establishing the second Friday in March as a holiday. Citizens and students urged to plant trees and shrubs on public and private grounds and along city highways, with schools observing the day.
Milwaukee March 7 General Charles King famed novelist and soldier will conduct the Wisconsin militia inspection from today through April 26. The distinguished author and former active duty officer, a city resident, is assigned to lead the inspection.
Santa Fe March 4 Governor W J Mills will be guest of honor with his staff at a large reception hosted by the Albuquerque Commercial club on March 30. Adjutant General Brookes orders staff to be present. Mills settles into the routine duties of the executive office as callers remain numerous and much business is being disposed of.
Texas Odd Fellows and Rebekahs gathered in Austin on March 7 for the annual session of the order. Delegates and members filled the hall, reflecting strong participation and organizational activity within the fraternal group.
A local report records a remarkable rise in the group’s membership during the last year, indicating growing public interest and active outreach. The article highlights sustained recruitment and expanding participation across age groups.
A. S. Johnson, a Santa Fe contractor working south of Amarillo, was severely injured by a premature explosion. He suffered the loss of an eye and facial injuries and is hospitalized at St. Anthony's Sanitarium in Amarillo.
District of Columbia military companies begin inspection today under Major General Wood, commander of the Department of the East, with March 7 noted as the start.
Help wanted notice seeking a man to perform spading and yard work at the Record Office for pay of 1.50 per day. Apply in person.
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