Finley Declared Sheriff Candidate in Chaves County
The Record announces O. Z. Finley as a candidate for Sheriff of Chaves County subject to Democratic Primary action.
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1910
Page
2
The Record announces O. Z. Finley as a candidate for Sheriff of Chaves County subject to Democratic Primary action.
The announcement states C. E. Odem known as Tobe seeks the Democratic nomination for sheriff, subject to the Democratic primaries. The brief notes Odem’s candidacy and the primary process without additional dates or details.
The notice announces N J Fritz as a candidate for renomination for county commissioner in the 3rd district, subject to the Democratic primaries and party rules.
A Durand announces candidacy for County Commissioner, 3rd District, opposing the Democratic primary action. The note signals a challenge to party procedures and an independent bid in local government.
Ounce B. H. Wixom objects to the Democratic primary action for the 3rd district County Commissioner race, signaling dispute over ballot or nomination procedures. The dispute centers on Wixom’s challenge to the party's conduct and eligibility in the contest.
Mr. Bryan leads the island Democratic group described as the i-saloon faction, praised as a strong and unassailable leader. The item emphasizes his command and the party’s unity under his guidance.
Governor Hoch reports Kansas residents hold more than 160 million dollars in banks and nearly no payors described as a rare quality. The statement underscores strong deposits and unusual payment behavior in the state.
Last week a group in Ilota, this territory, seized alcohol and celebrated with violence. The incident ended in two deaths and others feared to follow amid chaotic festivities and lawlessness.
Last year the United States saw 9 350 murders with only three in one and most deaths tied to liquor. The figure suggests that about three fourths of more than a thousand murders were liquor related.
A killing last week involved liquor interests with a saloon keeper among the participants and ample whiskey on hand. Police probe continues as investigators seek motive and others connected to the incident.
A historical remark cites Missouri with 85 percent of crime from liquor, Washington City reporting 95 percent of crime and 0 percent insanity, and 70 percent pauperism, Massachusetts with 84 percent crime from liquor, 90 percent pauperism, and 85 percent insanity.
A Kansas City criminal case centers on alcohol's role, with booze described as a major factor. The text suggests drinking influenced the incident and overall proceedings.
The state weighed the impact of a saloon tax and liquor revenue before local option altered the landscape. The annual inflow reached four million dollars while payouts surpassed seven million, highlighting a fiscal strain and policy conflict.
A string of liquor fueled crimes underlines a precarious economy and raises concerns over nightly business losses and public safety. Local authorities report rising incidents tied to drink establishments as residents call for stricter controls and enforcement.
A fragment suggests negotiations or pressure to pay railroads a larger sum. The terse line implies financial strain or revised costs tied to railroad expenses, with no further context or named entities available from the readable text.
In Maine a dry state banks hold ninety five dollars per person, while in Pennsylvania and Illinois banks average thirteen and sixteen seventy one dollars respectively. The difference stems from Maine residents using funds for themselves, whereas others hand money to liquor dealers.
Authorities move to curb disorder along the Mexican border by creating a continuous zone where saloons and gambling are banned from one end to the other. The plan aims to reduce trouble and enforce stricter controls across the frontier.
The piece questions why railroads, banks and many industries opt to hire non drinkers and refrain from employing boozers. It ponders whether alcohol should be treated as an asset in certain roles and challenges the assumption that drinking signals suitability for technical or high responsibility positions.
The text praises the Democratic party for temperance progress and notes the South leads in the cause. It asserts William J. Bryan’s active fight against the saloon evil will boost the party’s gains and urges Roswell Democrats to unite under Bryan’s banner.
The anti-saloon faction in Roswell touts William Jennings Bryan as their banner and argues it proves their stance. Opponents align with crime and insanity, pauperism, and similar evils, admitting they owe the public apologies.
The Senate wrote to the internal revenue collector asking the expected tax yield from brandy whiskey beer and other liquors. He answered that due to prohibition in the South last year the tax fell by 5 290 000 and this year it will fall by 7 000 000 from the South. It is claimed prohibition does not prohibit.
The Blacksmith's Journal argues that most internal trades union disputes arise from saloon politics. It calls labor leaders to unite and sever the union movement from saloon influence, warning the saloon as a curse to labor.
A quoted remark condemns voter independence, claiming the average man believes he votes freely but actually follows a political boss to the polls. The speaker likens the voter to a son trailing a leaky wagon, insisting the public acts as dictated while believing it acting alone.
The text notes government mails are weighed to decide payments to railroads for next term, contrasting with private business practices. It questions why the government allows increases in mail volume during weighing periods, implying inefficiency or unusual handling of the weighing process.
El Paso Texas March 11 the city sold 110000 dollars of bonds voted for opening West San Antonio and North Kansas streets to the West German Bank of Cincinnati at a premium of 4433 dollars. Proceeds will buy property condemned for the street extension.
R S Hamilton warns against height cutting of city cottonwood trees at 502 North Missouri Avenue. He cites July 3, 1908 wind damage and trunk cracks, arguing small tops would foster stronger forks and reduce rot. He proposes beveling or pruning to keep tops narrow to speed limb fusion.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian church met at the home of Mrs. R. E. Lund with over forty ladies present. Mrs. Pope presided, devotionals by Mrs. Martin, program led by Mrs. Wetmore with Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Parkhurst, Current Topics by Mrs. Morse, and a solo by Mrs. Hunt. It closed the year and opened mite cones and bank envelopes, raising over eighty five dollars, bringing yearly totals to about two hundred twenty five dollars. Refreshments by Mesdames Lund Bear Beers and Bonney followed.
In Council Bluffs Iowa on March 12 four brands of flour belonging to Omaha and Topeka mills were involved in the so called Bleached Flour cases. Pierce Butler special counsel for the government dismissed the suits in federal court today.
Mrs E P Lockart listed as teacher of Spanish pupils and solicited by telephone 92 615 with paras seed 4 Lae.
Leavenworth county prepares for a spelling bee at Tonganoxie as three finalists survive county preliminaries. Students, after weeks of study, compete for medals in a rapid fire contest to crown the orthographic champions of the district. County Superintendent Kelsey notes improved spelling ability across schools and townships.
James A. Patten the Chicago speculator was forced from the Manchester exchange yesterday and nearly mobbed. He sailed from Liverpool for New York today. English papers advocate law and order and show little sympathy for Patten amid Manchester unrest. The Westminster Gazette questions his audacity given the damage his operations caused Lancashire cottons.
Seattle, March 12. The Great Northern overland train started east over its own track this morning after engineers cleared obstructions at Wellington. The line had been blocked for more than three weeks.
Washington March 12 John Caldwell Calhoun longtime South Carolina statesman and former vice president is honored with a marble statue accepted by Congress today. The gift to the Capitol Hall of Fame marks his long Washington career from Congress age thirty onward and his War of 1812 report on the Foreign Relations Committee. He later clashed with Jackson over nullification doctrine after serving as Adams and Jackson’s vice president.
Roswell editor argues the Hondo Reservoir fails due to location and limited intake. He urges the Reclamation Service to build a larger flood storage system with two dams creating a five to six billion cubic feet lake to capture all floods and serve about forty to fifty thousand acres, rebuilding to multipurpose use. He cites Leslie Long and urges action and funding.
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