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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1910
Page
2
The Record announces O. Z. Finley as a candidate for Sheriff of Chaves County, subject to the action of the Democratic Primary.
The Record announces N J Fritz as a candidate for renomination for county commissioner, 3rd district, subject to Democratic primary action.
The Record announces A. Durand as a candidate for County Commissioner in the 3rd District, subject to Democratic primary action.
County official B H Wixom declared as a candidate for County Commissioner in the 3rd district subject to Democratic primary action. The notice names Wixom and flags party contest as the forthcoming decision point.
Fragmented OCR shows a council slate with names for ward councilmen and school directors. Fifth Ward L H Zachry and W S Murrell appear, along with W C Reid Frank Divers and others in the third and fourth wards.
A commentary argues that liquor interests wield outsized power in state affairs, steering policy through large corporations that profit from drink. It cites the Nebraska legislature’s session where Democrats held majorities but liquor lobbyists blocked initiative measures and referendum rights.
The Roswell issue centers on a proposed building in a chosen location with factional debate over necessity and impact. Critics say funds are caringly spent feeding saloons and breweries, draining Roswell’s money with little return beyond crime and misery, urging voters to oppose.
A partisan volley attacks the initiative and referendum on liquor submission. The Democratic party is urged to avoid serving liquor interests and to oppose their crusade against home morals and public virtue, as voiced by William J. Bryan.
Labor leader John Mitchell argues the liquor question governs national happiness and progress. He claims the government must recognize liquor’s great evil and stop partnering with liquor interests by licensing a traffic that harms the nation.
A sobering stance warns that men voting for saloon interests in Roswell could produce sons who grow into drunkards or criminals, while their daughters may marry them and suffer lifelong unhappiness. The piece argues that votes indirectly shape the futures of young people and society.
The Record prints the selected ticket for the No-License mass meeting to oppose saloons. It is described as a good ticket that will likely be elected if approved. The piece praises the men who stand for the right and denounces alcohol as a demon.
A regional verse urges voters to back a liquor measure, praising “dear old booze” and railing against prohibition. It mocks religious and patriotic ideals while urging a Yes vote, noting Roswell and a Christian land once again tolerant of rum. The poem frames alcohol as a civic issue with personal sacrifice referenced through images of clothing and concrete slabs.
Voters in Roewell cast ballots today on a thirty five thousand dollar bond issue to fund a new school building. Supporters say the project is badly needed. opponents question the location of the planned facility and its impact on the town.
A Roswell Democrat expected to run for county office faces strong opposition from party bosses who fear his influence with Democrats nationwide. He warns that if primaries fail to defeat him, Republicans could help beat him. He backs fighting prohibition and hints at bolting the ticket if defeated. The Record will later provide names and details.
Mrs E P Lockart is identified as a teacher of Spanish pupils and is listed with contact telephone 92 in a local notice.
In Chaves County New Mexico the district court ordered a foreclosure sale of a mortgage on part of lot 74 Belle Plain subdivision NE 1/4 of SW 1/4 section 33 township 10 S R 24 E. On May 4 1910 the sheriff will offer the property at public auction for cash between 10 am and 4 pm at the south front door of the district clerk's office in Roswell to satisfy the judgment costs and attorney fees amounting to 598.78 plus sale costs. CHAS. L. BALLARD Sheriff. Tue 14.
Amarillo Texas March 12 The local Women’s Christian Temperance Union chapter has drafted a petition to be read in pulpits urging the City Council to appoint a committee to inspect and pass upon all moving picture and vaudeville shows before public presentation. They argue some entertainments threaten morals and request the censorship to be exercised by the committee.
Silver City New Mexico March 9 The missing two year old son of Jose Rivera employed by the Colorado Fuel and Iron company is found dead about two miles from Fierro in the mountains. He wandered away from home and apparently died from exhaustion and starvation after becoming lost.
Las Vegas NM March 10 Richard Lobato Mora county deputy sheriff was shot and killed at Wagon Mound by Assessor Juan Maestas after arresting Harmon for a minor offense. Lobato and Maestas acted with others deputized. Harmon resisted handcuffing claiming he would not be cuffed for killing a dog.
The Baptist Ladies' Aid Society plans a St Patrick's Tea at the home of Mrs. A Pruit on March 17. The event invites neighbors and supporters to join in a community gathering with proceeds likely benefiting society activities.
The Record Office offers a wide range of legal forms for justice and territorial courts and general use. They include warranty deeds mortgage deeds bills of sale leases charted mortgages releases promissory notes and various blanks for estates mining and court proceedings with customizable options and reasonable prices.
Jesus Maria Miera, at age two, shot and killed Marcelino Armijo yesterday afternoon at Miera's Palo Blanco home in Colfax County twenty eight miles south of Folsom after Armijo threatened and opened fire. Miera claimed self defense and surrendered to a deputy sheriff at Chico New Mexico.
Artesia New Mexico March 11 The Artesia Banking and Trust Company is being organized this week with a capital stock of 50000 Guinth Williams formerly cashier of the State National Bank of Fort Worth Texas is interested with local men in the project Williams owns a farm south of the city and is having a well put down on his property He plans to move his residence to Artesia when the trust company is fully organized
Artesia March 12 The Hardwick building adjoining Joyce Pratt Company now adds hardware undertaking and furniture to the business The company will occupy an entire brick block beside adjoining warehouses Mr Hardwick is building a modern fifty room hotel with telephone system and all modern improvements The hotel to be completed soon will be in charge of J M Addington.
Valley Optical Kom pany advertises new stock of auto goggles and dust glasses in a brief want ad. Record want ads result bringers.
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