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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1910
Page
2
The Record announces A. Durand as a candidate for county commissioner in the 3rd District subject to Democratic primary action. The notice notes official authorization and party process in the county election context.
B. H. Wixom is announced as a candidate for County Commissioner in the 3rd district, subject to action in the Democratic primary. The notice identifies Wixom and the district and notes the primary process will determine the nominee.
In Roswell trade circles the question is raised why saloon hangers on presume to name a political ticket and label it Democratic before any primary. The issue highlights local influence by business interests on party labels and the risk to fair candidate selection.
The article shows anxious politicians pressing to preserve saloons and hamper the Democratic party. It argues their motive stems from deeper loyalty to their political faction and a strong personal interest.
The text suggests whiskey politicians seek to split the Democratic party but acknowledge that Democrats control the party, not whiskey. It portrays internal power dynamics and the potential for factional tension without detailing concrete events or dates.
Historical Roswell saloons thrived as whiskey tickets circulated and politicians mingled in dense confabs. Booze flowed freely, drawing crowds and suggesting a harvest for local drinking establishments across the area.
The speaker argues that any Democrat backing the whiskey ticket risks defeat in future politics. He questions whether such candidates can secure votes from the many Democrats committed to the No-License cause and active in its work.
Bryan denounces evils he sees including liquor traffic and urges its destruction. In Roswell Democrats of the whiskey type advocate keeping and regulating saloons, proposing an officer in each saloon and higher licenses while ordering the saloon keeper to proceed.
A quoted lament frames a demand for money to cities and political favors in exchange for ruined men, sorrowing mothers, and diminished spirits, portraying a corrupt cycle of payments and votes that harms society.
Local church leaders in Roswell call for communal prayer to avert what they describe as a curse from whiskey politicians over the city. The message condemns political acts tied to alcohol and urges spiritual remedy.
A local Republican aligned with whiskey factions works to form a platform and name candidates. Multiple Republicans join this effort as whiskey insiders meet in saloons to shape a secret slate. The Democrats face pressure to respond to this contested process in Roswell.
William Jennings Bryan plans a Lincoln Nebraska newspaper to wage a prohibition campaign. The Great Commoner and Democratic leader is a staunch prohibitionist who will aid in driving saloons from the land. He calls on fellow Democrats to join in this path.
The Roswell saloon backed ticket is labeled a booze ticket by critics who say it serves whiskey interests and corrupt political deals. They argue Democrats should oppose such a ticket that threatens party principles and the push to end the saloon evil.
A No License ticket is described as a reform slate opposed to saloon domination in Roswell and the Democratic party. The whiskey ticket would be for whiskey interests and accused of aiding saloons at Democratic expense, framed as a clash over booze rather than party principles.
The article accuses Roswell Democrats of betraying a party plank to reduce county salaries and align with a whiskey ticket. It claims several former party leaders now push liquor interests to sway Roswell voters and subvert Democratic unity for saloon retention.
A fragment notes Democrats adhered to a custom affecting candidates in a liquor related contest. The brief hints at party practices and candidate positioning during a period when alcohol policy influenced political dynamics.
Hillsboro New Mexico March 7 William Chisholm known as Smokey faces grand jury after firing shots in Fairview with dual six shooters and a belt of cartridges. He is jailed in Sierra County with $500 bond following Ranger Ray Grayson’s arrest.
Farmington New Mexico March 7 eight people are seriously ill after eating cakes made with arsenic instead of baking powder served at a Sunday dinner to the B B Black family and several guests. Dinners produced acute nausea but the family physician timely arrival likely saved them many children remain seriously ill but expected to recover.
Silver City New Mexico March 8 The tattered remains of a government mail sack rifled by outlaws years ago were found near Mule Springs by freighter Jernigan He brought the sack to Silver City the letters inside were yellowed and faded a single piece identified the Grant County Mining World an old Silver City publication
Territorial secretary Nathan Jaffa records two articles of incorporation for Roswell Nursery Co Nos 6325 and 6326 filed February 21 1910 in Roswell New Mexico. Articles define principal office agents and corporate objects including nursery business real estate and stock structure with total capital 2400 mid 19th century notary acknowledgments and stockholders non liability clause.
The notice records incorporation details dated February 21 1910 at 11 30 a m. Nathan Jafpa compared C F K to J C in the cor relative entry.
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