Finley Named Sheriff Candidate in Chaves County
The Record announces O. Z. Finley as a Democratic primary candidate for Sheriff of Chaves County subject to party action.
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O. Z. Finley
Chaves County
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1910
Page
2
Odem Announces Democratic Candidacy for Sheriff Nomination
C. E. Tobe Odem is declared a candidate for the Democratic nomination for sheriff, subject to the outcome of the Democratic primaries. The filing signals a formal bid and expects party primary action to determine final eligibility and advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E
Tobe) Odem
Fritz declared candidate for renomination as county commissioner
The announcement names N J Fritz as a candidate for renomination for the office of county commissioner in the 3rd district, subject to the Democratic primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. J. Fritz
Announcement of A Durand candidacy for County Commissioner
A Durand announces his run for County Commissioner in the 3rd District pending Democratic primary action. The notice identifies Durand as a candidate and notes the primary process will determine eligibility and nomination.
Wixom Declares Candidacy for County Commissioner 3rd Dist
B. H. Wixom announces his candidacy for County Commissioner in the 3rd district, subject to the outcome of the Democratic primary. The move signals ongoing party contest within the county for local leadership.
Citizens candidates and school directors listed for wards
A fragmented list of mayor treasurer city clerk councilmen and school directors by ward names and candidate initials, including Geo T Veal Geo M Williams Walter Paylor J O R Haymaker A Cottingham M S Murray W C Reid Ed S Gibbony J H Mullis John C Davis W W Ogle Cesilman L H Zachry W S Murrell with ward associations and positions.
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W. C. Reid Frank Divers Third
S. Gibbony Nurth Ward
J. H. Mullis
John C. Davis
W. W. Ogle
Whiskey ticket would mark makers or sellers if proper men were on it
The remark suggests that placing the right men on the whiskey ticket would correspond to those who manufacture or sell whiskey, implying a perspective on eligibility or suitability for related roles.
Beveridge predicts swift passage of statehood bill in senate
Senator Beveridge says he has taken a poll of the senate and that the statehood bill will pass in ten days. The Record notes cities in Pecos Valley are dry. It claims the paper has no enmity to the whiskey issue but hates the cause. Cannon pledges Republican fidelity, implying past tariff pledge failures. Roosevelt is named as an enemy of saloons and William Jennings Bryan, urging Republicans to oppose them.
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Beveridge
Senate
Theodore Roosevelt
Saloons
William Jennings
Saint Patrick drove snakes from Ireland myth recounted
A brief note recalls Saint Patrick driving snakes from Ireland, a legend linked to early Christian symbolism and Irish lore.
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St. Patrick
Ireland
Roswell Snake Drive Prompts Civic Action
Citizens rally to remove invading snakes from Roswell area following community concern. Local groups urge coordinated effort and safety measures as authorities plan control actions and public awareness campaigns.
Roosevelt Quotation on Saloon Harm Emphasized
An Exchange item quotes Theodore Roosevelt asserting that saloons tend to produce criminality in the population, underscoring a reformist stance on alcohol prior to the era.
Whiskey Ticket Motivates City Saloon Policy Reminder
The author asserts that regardless of the men on the whiskey ticket the city should recall the overarching aim to keep saloons open. Whiskey is presented as the root issue driving political action and public sentiment.
Whiskey as the central issue in next month’s vote
The passage frames the upcoming election as a binary choice on whiskey rather than on candidates. It argues that the personalities are merely pawns in a larger struggle, emphasizing the decisive question is whiskey or no whiskey.
High cost of living may curb whiskey bill
The piece notes the greatly deplored high cost of living could drive Americans to reduce the billion-dollar whiskey bill. It adds that a billion dollars could buy a substantial amount of porterhouse steak, per Topek a Capital.
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Topeka
Bryan Democracy Seen as Superior to Local Bosses’ Dose
The Record notes Bryan democracy stands stronger than the local bosses. It points out many bosses have opposed party candidates before and may do so again, signaling ongoing intra party tensions and future challenges.
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Bryan
Temperance and tax debates echo in political talk
The passage notes that some supporters of temperance reject this form of temperance and that Governor Hughes backs the income tax but opposes its proposed method. It also hints that some people may refuse Heaven unless politics travel with them.
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Hughes
Rail line may run to Artesia not Roswell
A dispatch notes a Quanah Texas to El Paso railroad may pass Artesia rather than Roswell. The choice is argued on liquor policy with Artesia a dry town while Roswell is wet. The wet versus dry angle is deemed better than opponents use of no license arguments.
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Quanah
Texas
el Paso
Artesia
Roswell
Bosses Back Ticket To Defeat No License Measure
The article claims political bosses have selected a ticket to defeat the no license movement. It notes the primary is next Tuesday as a formality and urges voters to follow the masters at the polls.
Liquor Business Described as Corrupting Society
A critic denounces the liquor trade as utterly despicable and contaminating. It allegedly raises crime, swells penitentiaries and reformatories, and drains public morals, pauperizes communities, and ensnares those who engage with it.
Roswell Vote Sparks Claim of Saloons Power Risk
A speaker warns that voting against the no license ticket will empower saloons to access activities linked to past Roswell murders and could bring future violence, pauperism, and suffering to women and children, urging voters to consider responsibility.
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Roswell
Voters Face Unclear Choice On Upcoming Election
The text notes that people who go to the polls next Tuesday are not selecting a clear candidate or outcome, leaving the race ambiguous with no decisive direction or endorsed option evident.
Democratic ticket and bossism in city politics
The editorial condemns the Democratic ticket as controlled by a handful of bosses and endorses licensing opposition. It argues many on the ticket support whiskey and boss rule, though some individuals may oppose liquor, they fight with the enemy and harm the city and the party. Time will reveal the truth of these claims.
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Democratic Party
Mark Twain on Prohibition and Practicality
The Water Wagon reports Mark Twain stating he supports temperance but doubts prohibition is practical. He riffles on German methods of making brandy from sawdust and imagines a man using a rip saw to drink from a fence rail. He questions prohibition’s effectiveness if spirits can be produced from shingles or delirium tremens come from drinking the kitchen table legs.
Montreal St Patrick Day Observance Draws Irish Societies
Montreal March 17 celebra tion marked by a grand mass at St Patrick s Church and a city procession in which all local Irish societies took part reflecting the festive St Patrick s day observance in the city.
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Montreal
St. Patrick’s
Luncheon Tonight Honors William Butler Duncan’s Birthday
The Pilgrims hold a luncheon in New York on March 17 to honor the eightieth birthday of president William Butler Duncan. Executive committee members include Col. George Hanvey editor of Harper's Hamilton Wright Mabie Dr Nicholas Murphy Butler and Robert C Ogden.
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Duncan
New York
Pilgrims
William Butler Duncan
Col
George Hanvey
Harper's
Hamilton Wright Mabie
Nicholas Murphy Butler
Robert C. Ogden
Cornerstone Laid at White Sox Park in Chicago
Thousands of cheering fans applauded as the cornerstone of the grandstand at the new White Sox baseball park was laid today in Chicago on March 17.
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Chicago
White Sox
Taft Day in Chicago Highlights at Irish Dinner
President Taft visits Chicago for multiple engagements including a Conservation Congress address at the Auditorium and a reception at the Newspaper Club. He meets Irish and Sons of Erin groups, and a banqueting dinner features Roosevelt hunted game. Hats for women are banned to save space.
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Taft
Chicago
Irish Fellowship Club of
Chicago Sons of Erin
Central West
Conservation Congress
Newspaper Club of
Hamilton Chil
la Salle Hotel
County Cork
Roosevelt
Africa
Italian Anniversary
Rome observes United Italy's forty ninth anniversary as celebrations unfold across the city on March 17. Officials and residents mark the milestone with ceremonies, speeches, and cultural events highlighting national unity and historical milestones since unification.
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Rome
Italy
Fragmentary notice of mid 19th century exhibitions
A partial OCR fragment notes that the kingdom proclamation by Parliament was decreed on March 17, 1861. It mentions an archaeological, artistic and historical elevation at Rome and an international exhibition of industry at Turin planned for the semi centennial year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Tiabor
Turin
To Launch Aloha New York Yachtmen Attend Alpha Launch
A large party of New York yachtmen traveled to Quincy Massachusetts to witness the launching of the auxiliary brigantine Alpha owned by Arthur Curtiss Jones commodore of the New York Yacht Club. The craft is the handsomest on the coast and will be the flagship of the New York Fleet.
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New York
Quincy
Mass
Alpha
Arthur ‘Curtiss Jones
New York Yacht Club
Naval Promotion in Washington Marks Flag Rank Rise
Captain Chauncey Thomas, head of the navy's board of inspection, was promoted to flag rank. Eight captains will gain promotions this year, with Captain Charles E. Fox the sole among them commanding a vessel.
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Naval Promotion
Washington
Marca
Chauncey Thomas
Board of Inspection of the Navy
Charles E. Fox
Flour Cases Upheld In Council Bluffs Court
In Council Bluffs Iowa on March 17 seven bleached flour cases were called in district court. Defendants include Updyke Milling Company of Omaha and Shawnee Milling Company of Kansas. Pierce Butler of St Paul is the special government attorney with M L Temple assisting as United States attorney for the Western Iowa district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Updyke Milling Company
Omana
Shawnee Milling Company
Kansas
Pierce Butler
St. Paul
M. L. Temple
United States
Iowa
Kronberg Stage Paintings Open in Boston Gallery
An exhibition of Louis Kronberg paintings opened at the McClees galleries in Boston on March 17. Kronberg is recognized as a leading American painter of stage subjects and personages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Louis Kronberg
McClees
Kronberg
Ketchel Klaus Bout Set After Week Delay
Pittsburg reports that middleweight champion Stanley Ketchel and Frank Klaus are to fight at the National Athletic Club this evening after a one week postponement Ketchel cited Klaus as a hard opponent and preferred extra training Ketchel’s nerves may reflect concern over former champion Nelson's fate impacting his readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Stanley Ketchel
Frank Klaus
East Pittsburg
National Athletic Club
Ketchel
Klaus
Nelson
Southwestern Land Company dissolution consent filed 1910
Territory of New Mexico secretary certifies that Southwestern Land Company of Roswell and agent L B Tanneaill complied with Chapter 79 to dissolve. On March 14 1910 stockholders filed written consent and proceedings record remains on file in Santa Fe with the Great Seal.
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Territory OF
New Mexico
Nathan Jaffa
Southwestern Land Company
Roswell
North Main Street
Chaves County
L. B. Tanneaill
36Th Legislative Assembly of
Territory
Santa Fe
A. D
Roswell to hold regular biennial city election in April 1910
Roswell Mayor I G A Richardson announces the regular biennial city election to be held on April 5, 1910. Voters will select the City at Large officers including a mayor, a city clerk, and a city treasurer, each serving two year terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. G. A. Richardson
Roswell
New Mexico
Board of Education
City of
Main
5Th Streets
Spring River
5Th
Eagles Hall
Main and
Richardson
Pecos
Examinations for Eighth Grade Pupils in Roswell and County
County wide notice details the Eighth Grade Promotion Examinations to be held Friday and Saturday April 29 and 30, 1910 in Roswell Hagerman and Chaves County. Subjects include arithmetic grammar history civics physiology spelling geography writing reading. exams overseen by County Superintendent with Prof Osborne in Hagerman.
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New Mexico
Territorial Superintendent of Public Instruction
Chaves County
Roswell
Hagerman
W. F. Osborne
Walsh
New Grammar School
Reed and Kellogg
Montgomery
Boynton
Conn
Reeg
Redway and Hinmans
C. €. Hill
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East 4Th Street
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School
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School Direc
Geo. T. Veal
Geo. M. Williams
Walter T. Paylor
St Ward
J. O. R. Haymaker
J. A. Cottingham Boor
M. S. Murray
Ward
Fifth Ward
Pecos Valley
Cannon
Kipling
N. Main
Payton Drug, Book & Stationery Company
Mark Twain
Burkey
the Daily Record
Fourth Ward
Country District
G. A. Richardson
W. T. Paylor
Web
Uilery Furniture Co
Telephone
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