Odem Announces C E Tobe Odem For Sheriff Nomination
The Democratic party announces C E Tobe Odem as a candidate for sheriff pending primary action. Odem positions himself for the Democratic nomination and seeks support from party voters.
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1910
Page
2
Record Names N. J. Fritz for Renomination as County Commissioner
The Record is authorized to name N. J. Fritz as a candidate for renomination for the office of county commissioner in the 3rd district subject to the action of the Democratic primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Z. Finley
Cliff
Chaves County
Anner N. J. Fritz
A. Durand
B. H. Wixom
A Durand Declared Candidate for County Commissioner
A Durand announces candidacy for County Commissioner in the 3rd District, subject to Democratic primary action. The filing signals campaign entry and district focus as party processes proceed.
Wixom Declares Candidacy for County Commissioner District 3
B. H. Wixom announces his run for County Commissioner in the 3rd district, subject to Democratic primary action. This marks a candidacy entry in the local political race with Wixom seeking party backing.
Citizens Noli mayor and council positions listed
A historical notice lists civic roles including mayor treasurer city clerk and multiple councilmen and school directors by ward names such as Third Ward Fourth Ward and Fifth Ward with individuals like Ed Gibbany J H Marlis John C Davis W W Ogle L H Zachry and W S Murrell named among officers. The fragmentary text outlines various ward officials and directors without full context or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Roswell
Main
5Th Streets
5Th Streets. Second Ward:—Spring River Grocery
5Th and
Third Ward
Eagles Hall
Your vote next month shows stance on whiskey
A brief note asserts the upcoming vote will reveal voters' position on whiskey rather than any other issues, framing the ballot as a single issue indicator.
Roswell Voters Face Whiskey Question on Election Day
The Roswell saloons closed yesterday as residents confront a single issue. A statehood bill passes congress this week during Arbor Day observances in the territory. Governor Mills set aside the day to plant trees while officials report no county elections. The core question remains whether whiskey will rule Roswell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Roswell
A. D
Dallas Mob Seizes Control After Commission Action
A fragment reports that the mob took charge in Dallas within weeks and that the first act of the Commissioners was to close a venue. Legitimate stores stayed open, seemingly because officials recognized that whiskey prompts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
A Dish of Our Ice Cream Delights Await
An old newspaper snippet promotes ice cream with poetic lines about refreshment and enduring taste. The fragment suggests enjoying a dish of ice cream any time, promising it tastes just as good now as in summer. The tone mixes literary flourish with casual consumer appeal.
Fragmented remark on men’s decline and crime risk
A fragment states that men who base actions on such beliefs lose their senses and descend into lawlessness and criminality, implying moral decline and social harm without broader context or attribution.
Roswell Public Opinion Question on Licenses and Saloons
A public agitation argues that high license fees amount to bribery paid by saloons to sustain their criminal activity. The message asks voters if they support allowing such practices to continue in Roswell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
Beveridge plan includes debt shift for New Mexico and Arizona
A Beveridge statehood bill proposes that the new states of New Mexico and Arizona assume the county debts in the current territories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Arizona
Territories
Man warns whiskey voting risks criminalization and vice
A speaker argues that supporting whiskey causes harm by pushing some men into criminality and vice, lowering respectable citizens from their positions and making them depend on intoxication. He frames voters as ultimately responsible for these consequences.
The Slimy Trail of the Liquor Serpent
A Roswell digest warns that liquor has harmed many households causing death, self destruction, poverty, crime, and suffering, urging voters to decide whether to permit its continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
Whiskey advocates drive community rule through action
Men pushing for whiskey themed governance push policies to sustain alcohol influence in the community. The article stresses that deeds define these figures more than private beliefs or character, highlighting public actions over personal opinions.
Whiskey Ticket Candidates Face Future Democratic Primaries
The statement notes that candidates aligned with the whiskey ticket will be marked in the future and several will likely be defeated in Democratic primaries. It emphasizes that they will be recognized as whiskey men from now on and cautions readers to remember this distinction.
Head of a bad cause used to pull it through
A newspaper excerpt argues that appointing respectable figures as figureheads can be used to push a harmful cause, suggesting saloons in Roswell may employ this tactic this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
City Councilman Hires Man For Five Dollar Task
A council member employed a man to do a small job for five dollars. The worker received one dollar in advance then became drunk and ended up in jail. The incident is cited as an illustration of saloon fueled mischief in daily life.
Individual responsibility in Roswell whiskey vote
A speaker argues that any man who votes to continue whiskey in Roswell bears sole responsibility for its evil effects. He warns the voter cannot blame party leaders or the party and must face the moral question with his own ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
God
Canan
Roswell Vote Turns On Wet or Dry Issue
The Roswell electorate faces a single issue in the coming election the wet versus dry question. Citizens have aligned with a whiskey ticket versus a dry ticket and will vote accordingly.
Roswell Sober Drive Influenced by Owens Bill
The Owens Bill, passed by the Senate and pending in the House, would ban alcohol sales within twenty five miles of Indian Reservations. It would dry Santa Fe, Albuquerque and many Arizona cities, forcing saloons to move and possibly bring in undesirable crowds to Roswell. The article urges making Roswell dry to counter the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
Senate
House
Santa Fe
Albuquerqque
Arizona
Paper with a Price Defends Prohibition Yet Slanders It
A local weekly defends prohibition in vague terms while sneering at the No License ticket. It is accused of lacking firm principles, chasing dollars, and using covert attacks rather than clear stance. The piece condemns cowardice and questions motives behind the publication.
A Word to Roswell Business Men
A Roswell letter argues saloons harm the economy, detailing a $200000 annual loss and showing how liquor spending could shift to local shops. It frames prohibition as a plain business move to boost employment, goods, and city finances. It cites Roswell conditions and cites examples from other towns to persuade business readers.
Eighth Grade Promotion Examinations Announced for Chaves County
The County Superintendent announces two days in April 1910 for the Eighth Grade Promotion Examinations at Roswell and Hagerman. Examinations cover Arithmetic Grammar History Civil Government Physiology Spelling Geography Writing Reading with set texts. Exams will last about eleven hours over two days, with sealed papers opened in applicants’ presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Territorial Superintendent of ’ Public Instruction
Finday
Chaves County
Roswell
Hagerman
Herman
W. F. Osbormine
Osborne
Walsh
Reed and Kellogg
Englis
Montgomery
Conn
Redway
Hinmans
Tagsecher
Ierce
Saloons and prosperity comment from a business man
A business man argues saloons harm sales and refuse to fund liquor outlets. He notes merchants lose credit when customers are diverted to saloons and questions why towns demand large payments for saloon licenses while offering factory incentives to others. He claims saloons lack genuine merit as a business proposition.
Boy Shot Through Liver Expected to Recover
Reports from Elkins state 15 year old Sei bert Menge was shot in the liver with a .22 caliber rifle by his seven year old brother. The bullet passed through the liver into the bowels, but doctors believe he will recover despite the severe injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkins
Seibert Menge
Sugar Case trials in United States Circuit Court
New York March 16 The trial of Charles R Heike Ernest W Gerbracht James P Benderwagie and three others of the Sugar Trust indicted in connection with the Williamsburg underweighing cases is on the calendar of the United States Circuit Court today Judge Martin will hear the cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles R. Heike
Ernest W. Gerbracht
James P. Benderwagie
Sugar Trust
Williamsburg
United States Circuit Court
Martin
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C. E
Tobe) Odem
Citizen’s
Noli
Councilman
CENSE
Geo. T. Veal Geo. M. Williams
Walter T. Paylor
Ward
R. Haymaker
J. A. Cottingham
M. SS. Murray
W. C. Reid Frank Divers
Ed. S. Gibbany
J. H. Marlis
John C. Davis
W. W. Ogle
Fifth Ward
L. H. Zachry
W. S. Murrell
N. Main
Payton Drug, Book & Stationery Company
Chicago
Denver
Russell
I. G. A. Richardson
First Ward
Second Ward
Fourth Ward
Main and
Richardson
Pecos Valley
Corner Main and
Walnut
G. A. Richardson
City of
W. T. Paylor
W. E. Wiseley
W. S. Brockman
Ada Brockman
Lea
Cc. L. Ballard
N. M
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E. P. Lockart
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