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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1910
Page
2
The Record announces O Z Finley as a candidate for Sheriff of Chaves county subject to the Democratic primary action.
The notice announces N J Fritz as a candidate for renomination for county commissioner in the 3rd district, subject to Democratic primary action.
A. Durand announces candidacy for County Commissioner 3rd District subject to the Democratic primary action. The notice identifies Durand as the challenger in the upcoming party contest.
In Roswell, a man cannot run on an 80 called Democratic ticket in city elections this spring. By doing so he positions himself as a saloon candidate amid local political contest.
The question before Roswell voters is whether to rule or allow saloons. The issue will be decided at the polls on April fifth when saloons are to be voted out of Roswell.
The voters of the Democratic party are right thinking men. They are considerate of their homes and believe in them first, then comes the party. With office seeking politicians other considerations may govern.
The Democrat ic party in Roswell should prioritize a clear stance against saloons. Party unity requires not siding with the moral fight or hindering its resolution.
In Roswell remarks, opponents say the danger lies not in the personal character of saloon keepers but in the impact of the liquor trade on the town. The argument centers on the business as a peril to the community, regardless of individual owners.
City leaders argue that ending saloon licenses would aid Roswell business interests and improve overall commerce, calling the saloon a major detriment to local industry and growth.
The proportion of cases before the criminal courts that may be traced to the saloon should awaken the people to the great harm this institution does. It has nothing good in it but almost everything harmful.
Articles of incorporation have been filed at Santa Fe by the New Mexican Holiness Association. The plan outlines creation of a college in Elida pending nonmaturing steps fully carried out.
A religious organization linked to the church of that name will oversee the new school. The institution will be semi religious in character, reflecting the overseeing body’s influence and aims.
The Governor proclaims Arbor Day for the coming Friday, reinforced by Mayor Richardson. The note urges planting trees to sustain Roswell's beauty, warns against replacing cut or dying trees, and cautions against planting cotton-bearing trees.
Public interest grows in Roswell to procure a playground for the children of public schools. Women are the main supporters behind the idea, and the record commends their effort and urges support to ensure outdoor exercise for the students.
In moments of danger such as strikes riots or disasters authorities close saloons. They say the saloon breeds crime and disorder and that the loosened enforcement of the law during crises tempts the public to misbehave.
The Santa Fe New Mexican denounces Texans amid its criticism of recent events in Dallas, Cairo, and Pennsylvania. It frames the Dallas lynching as deserved and contrasts Republican states with Democratic ones in a partisan opinion. The piece attacks perceived bias rather than reporting facts.
A Santa Fe New Mexican editorial mocks Roosevelt, Chaves, and Eddy counties arguing about citizenship and political developments. It portrays Democratic counties as fastest growing and accuses the editor of favoring empty Pecos Valley over Democratic voter growth.
The Record asserts the Democratic City Committee acts with honest motives yet pushes a policy viewed as harmful to the party. It notes they have a right to their opinion and criticism remains focused on the potential consequences of their stance.
The Record notes voters hold firm while some Roswell Democrats push a Democratic ticket to oppose the No-License ticket. They claim to fight liquor interests, not the party, amid broader concerns about home morals and party alignment.
Roswell’s mayor calls residents to observe Arbor Day on the second Friday in March. Citizens and schoolchildren are urged to plant trees and shrubs on private and public grounds, with schools required to observe the holiday. The note cites legislative backing and urges broad participation citywide.
Washington March 8 The U S Census Bureau 1907 report shows 158 large cities over 30 000 population gained beaches swimming pools and year round baths from 1905 to 1907 Attendance rose 52 4 percent with New York contributing over half of the total Playgrounds exist in 76 cities with 1907 appropriations rising to 741 912 led by New York Milwaukee Washington and Pittsburg Private playground gifts peak in Indianapolis New York and Boston led in funding and area for schools versus parks.
The North Dakota editor sketches a humorous note about a married woman kneading bread with gloves amid high prices. He jokes that he also needs bread with his shoes on and pants on, warning that delinquent subscribers may force him to bread without a thing on.
More than a score of teams from about a dozen nations entered in the event at Madison Square Garden. Many contestants have won championships abroad and rivalry for first honors promises to be sensational. The track was built with loam tan bark and sawdust and officially surveyed for record recognition.
Philadelphia March 8. Many crack shots take part today and tomorrow in the big Keystone shooting League tournament at Holmesburg.
A 320 acre tract and a 200 acre tract level land with splendid soil near Hagerman in the Artesia belt offered for exchange for Roswell property. John I. Hinkle Hagerman New Mexico.
Sealed proposals will be received by the Board of County Commissioners of Chaves County New Mexico until 12 oclock noon April 6 1910 for the construction of a County Court House and Jail.
The court has ascertained the Roswell Business College occupies the city's largest hall and applies to use it during courthouse construction. Classes run high grade work with intelligent students from 12:30 to 4:00 p m on Tuesdays and Saturdays under J E Wootton.
In Poteau Oklahoma on March 3, Mr James Hale and wife with children departed for Roswell New Mexico where they may settle. Mrs Hale and children likely stay while Jim returns. Residents hope he stays, noting his status as a top lawyer and town builder, president of the Business Men's League and active in local development.
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