Fritz runs for county commissioner in 3rd district
The Record reports N. J. Fritz seeks the Democratic nomination for county commissioner in the 3rd district subject to primary action.
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1910
Page
2
The Record reports N. J. Fritz seeks the Democratic nomination for county commissioner in the 3rd district subject to primary action.
A Durand files as a candidate for County Commissioner in the 3rd District subject to the Democratic primary. The item notes the party primary process and the candidate’s stance within the local electoral race.
The Record notes B. H. Wixom is authorized to appear on the Democratic primary ballot for County Commissioner, 3rd district, subject to party action.
A Roswell political pamphlet argues against whiskey aligned candidates claiming the whiskey ticket would not reflect Democratic principles. It calls voters to reject saloon-backed tactics and insists the party must avoid internal division from whiskey Republicans and Democrats.
A critical political moment foresees men scouring the country for votes next fall, seeking ballots of any kind while avoiding calls to run anyone out of their party.
When whiskey Republicans can run Democrats out of the Democratic party, then their power must be great in deed, but that day was not dawned in Roswell.
George Washington warned that political party influence could overshadow core principles and threaten the nation before he completed his presidency. The remark emphasizes concern over factionalism and its potential harm to the republic.
The article asserts that men from all parties act on moral issues rather than being controlled by schemers and professional politicians, emphasizing integrity over party loyalty. It frames voting as a duty of character rather than faction.
Big Springs Texas last Tuesday voted on the saloon question with the largest tally in the city’s history, despite two years of prohibition. The result shows the town will continue to have no saloons, reflecting a strong local stance.
The Record notes men who defected from the Democratic party and supported opposing platforms cannot claim the Roswell party affiliation. It hints at past actions of the whiskey Democrats and suggests the paper may publish further details.
The article notes whiskey politicians oppose a straight vote on saloon reform yet tried courting the Democratic party in city elections. They lobbied publicly yet now back the saloon owners to protect friends, revealing a clash between their saloon interests and party alignment.
Democrats who favor prohibition will go to the polls on April 1 to vote the prohibition ticket. They will remain true Democrats and are unmoved by whiskey politicians or saloon dictate. They will vote their conscience, not follow others.
The verse describes a barrel of whiskey filled with social ills including headaches heartaches woes curses blows tears hunger debt poverty crime and fear. It condemns misery cast by alcohol and its harms to wives orphans and society, as printed in the Sonora Banner.
The note surveys anti liquor trends noting 11 000 saloons closed in 1909 and eight states with prohibition on sale by Jan 1. It reports a population rise in "ary" territories, county level local option in fourteen states, and tax and production shifts. It ends by asserting that despite these changes, advocates claim prohibition does not prohibit.
Lincoln Daily Star reports rapid growth with several blocks under construction including the Commercial Club and First National Bank buildings, plus a new YMCA. Builders are active, vacant lots sought, and farm sales and bank clearings reach record levels as Lincoln expands rapidly.
Territory of New Mexico Fifth Judicial District Chaves County District Court Nellie L. Booker plaintiff vs Chauncey R. Booker defendant No 1758 notice of suit initiated to dissolve marriage and seek custody of a minor child unless appearance is filed by May 9 1910 default judgment may be entered plaintiff’s attorneys Reid and Hervey Roswell New Mexico clerk S I Roberts seal by Geo L Wyllys deputy
An earnest effort by whiskey politicians to intimidate Democrats into voting the whiskey ticket is condemned. The writer says such threats will not bar real Democrats from voting on a moral question, aligning with William Jennings Bryan. Calling prokept party followers traitors is rejected as nonsense and a betrayal of both party and Roswell residents.
A. J. Knollin ships fourteen thousand sheep recently bought from A. D. Garrett to the Chicago market. The stock traveled by train in three departures, one Wednesday, another yesterday, and a third today.
The Ladies of the First M E church will hold a market at Shrader Grocery the old Western stand on Saturday featuring home baked bread pie and cake for sale.
Milnesikee, Clabby of this city and Jimmy Garager of Boston meet before the ger Athletic Club tonight in a ten round no decision bout. The contest is at catchweights.
New Mexico records reveal Roswell Nur sery Co founders Wyatt Johnson W C Reid E L Bedell V A Johnson E A Cahoon M S Murray H Fitzgerald L K McGaffey sign articles January 31 1910 to form a general nursery business in Roswell with principal office in Roswell and agent Wyatt Johnson. The articles set capital stock at 25000 with 2400 issued, duration fifty years with perpetual succession. stockholders liability clause confirms no personal liability for unpaid shares.
Filed in the office of the Secretary of New Mexico in February 1910 at 11:30 am. Nathan Jafa is listed among those involved.
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