Finley Declared Candidate for Sheriff 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 29, 1910
Page
2
The Record announces O. Z. Finley as a candidate for Sheriff of Chaves County, subject to Democratic Primary action.
Nounce N J Fritz is a candidate for renomination for the office of county commissioner 3rd district subject to the Democratic primary on the date indicated. The notice signals party support and the forthcoming primary action.
A. Durand announces candidacy for County Commissioner District 3 subject to Democratic primary action. The notice identifies Durand as seeking the party nomination and outlines eligibility and timing within the local election process.
B. H. Wixom is announced as a candidate for County Commissioner in the 3rd district, subject to the outcome of the Democratic primary. The notice signals his formal candidacy and the party process governing his bid.
Fragmentary OCR lists names associated with councilmen and a school director including Geo. T. Veal R. H. McCune O. M. Williams and others. The text is garbled with partial titles and stray letters, offering no clear event, date, or outcome.
Notices remind voters to verify their names are registered. Check the lists in front of registration booths and ensure any missing names are added to the list.
A Roswell saloon keeper moved his tables outside his establishment yesterday in an apparent bid to influence voters. The operator is described as very frightened by the situation.
A provocative urging advocates burning the saloon to quell a perceived destructive moral evil consuming Americans. The call frames the fire department’s actions as a decisive strike against vice, portraying regulation as futile.
A severe sand storm hit Roswell late in the day, described as the worst in years. Despite expectations, a no license meeting at the Majestic occurred, drawing a smaller but attentive crowd and a surprisingly good turnout for the event.
Voters and men who will decide the citys dry status next Tuesday faced a storm to attend the meeting. The article notes that ten times that number could vote on any ticket in the city, signaling a pivotal moment in local politics.
The No-lLicense group claims to know every Roswell resident and which are voters. They propose punishing nonvoters who attempt to vote illegally with penitentiary time and suggest actions against the men behind such illegal voter schemes.
Williams Jennings Bryan spoke in Chattanooga Tennessee saying he has been silent for fifteen years but cannot stay quiet about the evils of the open saloon. He urged abolition of the saloon and warned his Bearers against its influence in the Democratic party. Roswell Democrats plan to follow his advice and eradicate the saloon and its influence.
The message warns that buger supporters may trade votes to save the mayor but stresses the veto power over saloon licenses. It urges a straight-ticket vote to close the saloons and cautions against letting personal friendships sway individual choices.
The Record argues that last minute accusations in a political fight are often lies designed to mislead voters. It contends truthful arguments should be used openly and cautions readers that spin at the end can be debunked, urging scrutiny of claims attributed to liquor interests.
A satirical verse reimagines the 23rd Psalm, portraying a politician as shepherd who guides voters to drink and vote, claiming to fill pockets with favors and projecting a critical stance on political influence and temptation.
A satirical notice from Barry titled A Reader in Barry recounts a citizen’s weary walk to vote for a candidate who later forgets them. The piece mocks political promises and the public’s disillusionment with leadership.
A verse narrative traces how different figures react to alcohol and its consequences. A beauty, mother, merchant, drunken conductor, young man, and voter each dismiss the issue with It is nothing to me. The poem argues that indifference enables wrecked lives and urges collective action to oppose drink. The author cites personal tragedy, social duty, and religious ideals to call for moral stand and reform.
London on March 29 reports new resolutions for Lords reform. Proposals include shortening parliamentary terms and replacing hereditary with democratic membership in the upper house. The current truce with the Unionists expires today, likely triggering tense debates in the Commons.
John E Carroll of Epworth Iowa visited Elkins and was married at St Peter's Catholic church at 230 this morning by Father Christ man. They will return to Epworth to settle. Accompanying the couple to Roswel last night were the bride's parents Mr and Mrs Daniel P D Mahony, her sister Miss Elizabeth Mahony and Joseph H Ortscheid. The Mahony family moved to Elkins from Epworth about a year ago.
The Wilson Stone Company led by R. H. Kemp S. P. Denning and W. A. Wilson is constructing a thirty by forty foot factory house beside the railroad on east Eighth street for making concrete building blocks. the plant is nearing completion.
Ground floor two room office space available for rent. Apply P. V. Land and Development Co.
The Southwestern Elk published in Dallas by the Elks of the Southwest appears Saturday under a franchise granted at a Los Angeles session. R. L. Sanders serves as business manager. The twenty page first issue includes half-tone portraits of prominent members such as Garry Hermann and a career sketch.
Magdalena New Mexico March 26 Ernest O Rear is back in Kelly and sentiment has reversed. Friends rally around him and he may return to work. All evidence against him seems hearsay and physicians say Mrs O rear probably died of a cerebral hemorrhage. She was frail and had long illness and suffering.
Montreal hosts the Canadian Hospital Association as physicians and surgeons linked to U S and Dominion hospital work speak at the fourth meeting opening today.
New York society plans a three ballroom social at the Hotel Astor for Sweet Charity. President and Mrs. Taft head the patron list with cabinet members eight ambassadors Senator Root and Mr Chaote among supporters.
In Louisville on March 28 escorted by priests a church committee will greet Rt. Rev. Denis O'Donaghue as he arrives ahead of his enthronement as bishop of Louisville tomorrow. Inauguration ceremonies will include a solemn pontifical mass and a concluding banquet.
On March 28 in Washington the defendant company may introduce supplementary evidence on the governments suit to dissolve the Union Pacific and Southern Pacific merger. The government reserves rebuttal rights if needed on Monday. The proceedings address actions taken about two years ago that are now nearly complete.
Advertising note announcing a sale of high grade chocolates at exact cost by Ingersoll Book Stationery Art & Candy Co. The message emphasizes readiness for hot weather and urges customers to buy now.
Dallas observer Father John LaSage from Holy Trinity college says Halley’s comet will likely be plainly visible in two weeks from Dallas Texas. He notes the comet could be seen now in the early morning but is currently obscured by the sun’s near rise light.
LADIES HOME JOURNAL SATURDAY EVENING POST and WOMAN'S HOME COMPANION priced at $1.50 yearly. Subscription and renewals handled by agent Hattie L. Cobe. Leave subscriptions at Record Office or call 166 for a call back. 1813. i ae Baha.
Boston march 28 William T Aldrich son of United States Senator Aldrich of Rhode Island and Miss Chorotay Davenport of this city will marry here today The groom is an architect with a leading New York firm.
In Chaves County New Mexico a foreclosure sale is set for May 14 1910 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the south front door of the District Clerk's office Roswell. Helen M Miller as plaintiff seeks to satisfy the judgment with interest costs and attorney fees on the defendants S A Hughes and William L Hughes for a mortgage on part of lot 74 Belle Plain a subdivision NE 1/4 of SW 1/4 of section 33 Township 10 S Range 24 E described by metes and bounds. The amount due is 598.78 plus sale costs.
New York March 28 report states the Hackett Theatre will host the premiere of A Son of the People this evening with John Mason starring in the title role.
Verdi's Aida will open the Boston season of the Metropolitan Opera Company tonight with all seats sold in advance. Oscar Hammerstein's two weeks run of grand opera at the Boston Theatre also begins tonight.
Mrs Eliza Buckallew and her children, who spent two months visiting relatives, departed Sunday morning returning to their home in Moffat Colorado.
San Miguel county sheriff announces Hugenio Romero Jr will become superintendent of the New Mexico penitentiary, succeeding J. Wallace Raynolds. Romero, son of a prominent political figure, will likely assume duties immediately. The post pays 2400 dollars yearly plus 600 to the matron. R C Garrett remains assistant superintendent at 1500 dollars yearly with board and keep.
Hoosier capital hosts a week of private dealer shows across multiple salesrooms due to lack of a central hall. Floral parade on Wednesday. Friday trucks and delivery wagon parade. Thursday events at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with speed trials and novelty events. Saturday banquet at a hotel with fifty nine trade association members attending.
Delegates from all branches of the Independent Labor party attend the eighteenth annual conference in London. In view of the present crisis in British politics, the action of the Wavermen gains great importance.
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