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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1910
Page
2
The Record is authorized to announce A. Durand as a candidate for County Commissioner in the 3rd District, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
The Record announces B. H. Wixom as a candidate for County Commissioner in the 3rd district, subject to the Democratic primary action.
A fragmented notice lists local political figures and officials by ward including Dr Geo T Veal RR H McCune Geo M Williams O R Haymaker J A Cottingham School Director M S Murray A J Crawford Second Ward Councilman School Director Third Ward W C Reid Frank Divers d Nelliman Four Councilmen 7th Frank Pierce Ed S Gibbony Wal Fifth Ward J H Mullis John C Davis W W Ogle Councilman L H Zachry School Director W S Murrell
In Roswell County Texas a wet dry election was held on Saturday. About nine thousand votes were cast with the dry side winning by a five thousand vote margin. The sentiment in favor of no license and prohibition remains strong as saloons are expected to be voted out.
The old court house stands as a relic of past cases tied to city and county loans. Proponents argue closing saloons could curb crime, suggesting a link between vice and crime and promising fewer cases in a new era.
The last Roswell county grand jury reported after full investigation that saloons in the county were indiscriminately selling intoxicating liquor to minors and pupils, harming the community and unhappy homes.
The Roswell grand jury warns that local saloons are morally indicted for corrupting the youth as minors shield violators, noting insufficient proof for indictments but urging parents to protect their children and saloonkeepers to reform or face consequences.
A postal card from York Nebraska, population about 8,500, touts the entire police force and lists conditions from no saloons in 28 years to a $606 monthly police salary and modest mayor’s pay. It catalogs taxes, properties, infrastructure, banks, schools, and institutions, framing a snapshot of civic life during early prohibition era.
A clipped statement by H T Laughbauzn notes that on November 16 1907 Oklahoma’s admission caused about 550 retail saloons 30 wholesale liquor houses and two breweries to close. Licenses were set at 200 for retail per county and 100 to 500 for municipalities, with county and municipal revenue not exceeding 200000 annually. Bank deposits rose following statehood.
The sheriffs of 76 counties were asked if conditions in their counties are better since statehood. Replies from 31 counties show 28 reporting improvement while 3 say conditions are about the same. The remarks describe shooting scrapes and cutting scrapes and murder as disgraceful to the territory and reflect public concerns.
A comparison of Marietta Ohio and Parkersburg West Virginia highlights population figures from 1900 and 1909 arrest data. Marietta with 12 000 residents logged 105 total arrests 58 for drunkenness while Parkersburg with 11 000 residents recorded 1735 arrests 664 for drunkenness 62 for drunk and disorderly and 193 for disorderly conduct. The Weston Independent notes this favors a dry town.
Piet J J Seder Territorial Superintendent for the Anti Saloon League retires from a valley tour noting strong gains in saloon removals. Between Roswell and Carlsbad only Lakewood Hope and Dexter still have saloons with campaigns to end them this round. Dexter Lakewood Malga and Hope organize renewed efforts while Loving coordinates to block new saloons. Hope already cuts saloon numbers to one.
Columbus New Mexico March 19 public interest grows as wells drillers report ample water in Mimbres valley. Irrigation uses begin and prospects for cultivating acres increase. Some settlers are attempting artesian flow with expectation of success.
The City Council of Roswell passes Ordinance No 197 directing and requiring owners or persons in charge of property along Main Street from Walnut Street to Fifth Street to construct cement sidewalks six feet wide, extending to a total sixteen feet from the property line, to be completed within sixty days. The notice to owners and posting requirements are outlined, with enforcement by the City Clerk and City Marshal. Passed March 18, 1910, signed by Mayor G A Richardson.
Roswell reports a surge in business for F. Snipes whose trade has grown so much that the sidewalk in front of the shop is being widened by four feet. Construction is moving quickly to accommodate crowds expected for Easter shopping.
Religious workers from Iowa Nebraska South Dakota and Minnesota attend the Laymen's Missionary Movement convention in Sioux City through tomorrow and Thursday. A large fund is expected to be pledged to support gospel outreach worldwide during this generation.
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