Anti Boss Democratic Ticket Organizes in Roswell
A candidate slate proclaims they seek to end boss control and factional strife within Chaves County Democrats. The list names precinct delegates and central committee members for Roswell precincts with multiple individuals across Precincts 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 and includes a note labeling the item as an advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
Democratic County Central Committee
Clyde Fulton
W. C. Lawrence
H. B. Smyth
R. F. Ballard
Wm. H. Beyette
Harry A. BurkstaNer
H. B. Cooley
S. P. Denning
R. R. Hinkle
Custis H. Hin
R. E. Levers
E. L. Lusk
Luella H. McGaffrey
Austin Porter
F. Schram
Warren H. Stine
C. W. Shepherd
Richard C. Skillman
Oliver H. Smith
G. W. Shrader
GC. Weber
George L. Wyklys
Henry D. Johnson
E.G. Minton
Il” Milton Anthony
Minerva K. Boone
C. C. Cagle
W. T. Clardy
Tomlinson Fort
H. Hale
Earl F. Hall
Harry Morrison
Roland Oliver
A. H. Pruit
Dan H. Wilmot
J. BE. Zumwalt
East Grand Plains
Central Committee
E.R. Duvall
C. M. Hester
Albert Hudson
Dexter
C. N. Moore
Roger Durand
M. H. Elford
James Forstad
Fred Miellenz
Hagerman
J. T. West
W. A. Losey
G. S. West
Jim Williamson
Lake Arthur
Democratic County Central
M. W. Evans
F. H. Donahue
E. C. Jackson
Lower Penasco
J. B. Bonham
Austin Reeves
Cap Rock
E. E. James
Steve Crosby
Cedar Canyon
J. F. Sturman
QO. H. Hewatt
Elkins
Democracic CountyCentral Committee
A. B. Miller
J. BE. Dooley
Ant Boss Column Denounces Backroom Democratic Ticket
A defense of the antiboss ticket in Chaves County recounts a backroom caucus casting the regular Democratic ticket. It accuses bosses of handpicking delegates, explains new rules to bypass printed filing, and urges party unity against central committee control. The piece condemns political autocracy and urges Democrats to back the anti boss effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Gilbert
Court House
Banney
Chaves County
Iump
Antiboss
Ifrom
Central Committee
Carnival Opens With Fireworks At Roswell Park
A region carnival opens as stores close at 2 pm and crowds fill Roswell park for a baseball game between Gross Miller and Joyce Pruit. Fireworks display precedes the game and promises the most remarkable show yet. further festivities planned for tomorrow night. Also listed is 80 acres of farmland for sale four miles from town cheap if taken soon with phone contact 509. Mother’s Day greeting card ad from Cobean Stationery Shop urging readers to send cards to mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell Park
Gross-Miller
Joyce Pruit
Phoma
Ae Bar
Public Notice of Homestead Final Proof in Roswell NM
Department of the Interior at Roswell says Jim Williamson of Hagerman NM, heir to Sidney Williamson, filed to prove final three year claim on his homestead in Section 31 Township 8S Range 20E NM P Meridian. Hearing set May 27, 1920 before Dan C. Savage in Roswell. Witnesses: John A McPherson James L McPherson Holis L Porter James H McPherson, all of Roswell. Emmett Patton, Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. & Land Office
Roswell
New Mexico
Jim Willamson
Hagerman
N. M
Sidney P. Williamson
N. M. P. Meridian
Dan C. Savage
John A. McPherson
James L. McPherson
Holis. L. Porter
James H.mcpherson
N M
Emmett Patton
Register
Women Mass Meeting Sets Saturday in Roswell
A democratic mass meeting for women is planned for Saturday at 3 PM in the main courtroom of the Roswell court house. The gathering aims to inform women on voting practices rather than support any candidate, inviting all city women, especially Democrats, to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Mrs Atkinson Heads for Arizona and California Summer
Mrs. Atkinson leaves this morning on the White Line bound for Arizona for several weeks then California to spend the summer. Miss Allie Atkinson also departs to resume her school work at Tucumcari. Judge Charlies R Brice will travel to Carlsbad for several days of official business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brice
Carlsbad
Charlies R. Brice
Fire damages garage in Roswell area reported
Fire department responded to a morning call at 111 South Pennsylvania where burning trash ignited a garage. No damage reported. Also notices include farm and ranch home sale near Clovis, Mothers Day plans, and a civil service exam set for May 29 at the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Pennsylvania
Clovis
W. E. Goodsell
Samulson
Artesia
Oscar Samulson
Wilson Prefers War Says Knox
Washington May 5 Senator Knox opened debate on his peace resolution arguing Wilson favors an undeclared war while urging immediate repeal of the war declaration and executive powers. He said the nation must elect peace and return to normal government as Congress weighs declaring peace and appealing to the Supreme Court on Congress power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Knox
Senans Knox
Supreme Court
Congress
Squadron Destroyers Ordered to Protect Americans in Mexico
A squadron of destroyers left New York to protect Americans in Mexico with a second group of six destroyers and one tender ordered to Key West ready for a possible trip to Mexico's east coast. The move is precautionary to safeguard Americans if revolutionary developments threaten them. Also listed: an ad for a three quarters iron bed priced at 15 dollars and a brief Roswell weather forecast for fair conditions tonight and Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mexico
New York Harbor
Washington
Key West
John Efland Withdraws from Sheriff Race
John Efland withdraws from the sheriff race, leaving Peck Hall and Stewart as the remaining candidates. He thanks his supporters and states the withdrawal is in the interest of no one candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Efland
John Eifland
Sheriff
Peck, Hall and Stewart
POTE FOR DILLARD WYATT FOR STATE LEGISLATURE
G B McDONALD announces candidacy for the state legislature in the Democratic primary. May 5. Washington. The President nominates Frederick G Cottrell of California to be director of the Bureau of Mines, succeeding Van Manning. FOR RENT neat rooms at Highland House 615 N Richardson under new management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. BE. McDonald
Washington
Frederick G. Cottrell
California
Bureau of Mines
van Manning
Highland House
N. Richardson
Desert Land Entry Final Proof Notice for Van Horne
Sperry C. Van Horne of Roswell New Mexico has filed intent to make final desert land proof under the act of March 4 1915. Before Dan C. Savage U S Commissioner Roswell NM on May 6 1920. Attending witnesses John M. Rose Joseph B. Greever I B Scoble Emmett Patton Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Roswell
New Mexico
Sperry C. van Horne
N. M
N. M. P. Meridian
Dan C. Savage
U. S
Joseph B. Greever
Scoble
Duncan
McVicker
Orchard Park
Notice of Public Land Claim by David and Phillips in Roswell
David and Phillips of Roswell New Mexico filed intent to make final three year proof to establish a land claim in sections 4 9 and 10 township 95 range 21 west New Mexico principal meridian before Dan C Savage A S Commissioner in Roswell NM on May 6 1920. The claimants listed are Jake Cartwright Will Cartwright William M Benson and Joel I Phillips all of Roswell NM. Registration April 8 May 5
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Roswell
New Mexico
David & Phillips
N. M
Township
N. M. P. Meridian
Dan C. Savage
A. S
Jake Cartwright
Will Cartwright
Joel I. Phillips
Emmett Patton
Johnson Wins in California
San Francisco May 5 Senator Johnson carried California by at least 150000. Hoovers strength in Los Angeles and Hoover area noted. Indiana primary unofficial returns show Wood leading Johnson and Lowden. no majority, delegates unpledged. Kentucky delegates pledge to Cox. Irish question voiced critique of US policy. Harvey returns to Los Angeles from El Centro amid murder case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Johnson
California
Hoover
Owl
Los Angeles
Indiana
Indianapolis
Wood
Lowden
Harding
Cox
Kentucky
Louisville
James Cox
Ohio
Harvey
Hown
el Centro
Nina Delaney
Dillard Wyatt Votes In Local Rally
Roswell Auto Centre promotes Kelly-Springfield tires noting durability for work cars and trucks. Paris reports Premier Milleran of France will urge Britain to back a Spa Allied conference plan for Germany to pay the Allies 600 million dollars annually for 30 years. Washington notes the Interstate Commerce Commission will hold early hearings on railroads freight rate requests totaling over a billion dollars yearly to secure a 6 percent return on valuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell Auto Centre
London
Milleran
France
Spa
Belgium
Great Britain
Germany
Paris
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Notice for Publication Cor tinne A Marley Roswell NM 1920
Department of the Interior announces Cor tinne A Marley of Roswell New Mexico has filed for final three year proof to claim land described in multiple entries. Before U S Commissioner Dan C Savage at Roswell on May 14 1920, witnesses Anna May Marley Ward H Corn J Henry McPherson Robert L Corn all of Roswell NM. Apr 18-May 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Yau Interior
U. S. Land Office
Roswell
New Mexico
Cortinne A. Marley
N. M. P. Meridian
Dan C. Savage
U. S
Delegates and Committeemen Named by Roswell Democrats
In Roswell New Mexico on April 23 1920 Democrats endorse delegates and central committee members for Precincts 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 and 11. Delegates include J M Rose John T Stone and Dr Frank Talmage with numerous others listed. Also rejects claims that the county party is bossed by any single man or faction calling such charges false and an insult to Democrats across Chaves County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaves
Court House
Roswell
Chaves County
New Mexico
J. M. Rose
John T. Stone
Beyette
A. F. ““Fletcher
B. M Fisher
Edgar F. Puryear
Tom ‘Hall
J. B. Alberts
R. C. Skill‘man
Chas
S. Whiteman
P. “Care ‘Michael
J. D. Mell
Fred J. Home
Cecil ‘Bonney
Mra
J. W. Rhea
W. Cooley
Urton
H. A. Craven
Tom Trammell
County Central Committee
Aj, Welter
Gibbany
Frank Talmage
H. P. Saunders
Guy Herbert
A. G. Schramm
Jack Deagon
P.H. Adams
George Armold
Toe ‘Weaver
Zeb Chewning
Emma Johson
D. C
N. ‘Moore
W. L. Heitman
J. W. Greer
H. Be.lane
County Central
Sean Commit
Why Miss Skillman Is To Be Elected County School Superintendent
A political advertisement endorses Miss Skillman for County School Superintendent citing twelve years as a teacher and two years as principal. It lauds her dedication from eight in the morning to five or six in the evening, her Democrat lineage, and belief that the office should go to a qualified school professional rather than a politician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Skillman
Alabama
Kentucky
Tennessee
Chaves County
Jana
Ypres Ruin to Be Memorial Sparks Belgian Debate
Belgian authorities resist British push to keep Ypres as a wartime memorial while the Belgian Academy of Fine Arts backs the British claim. Many locals have sold battlefield plots and residents have emigrated as rebuilding stalls. Also noted are stray notices and unrelated items about legal matters, rail news, and a 1920 interior department fabrication notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ypres
Brussels
Belgium
Belgian Academy of Fine Arts
Iush
Political Announcements for Local Offices
The Record lists candidates for treasurer W W Ogle and sheriff John C Pack Harvey Ball Tob e Stewart Hill Carrin Seillman J A A ken D H Her ron J L Gibbany county clerk J Massie probate judge Swan Hanna district attorney D Wyatt Robert C Dow state senate Lee among others, subject to the Democratic primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Ogle
John C. Pack
J. A. Aken
D. Herron
J. L. Gibbany
J. & Massle
Swan County
Hanna
D Wyatt
Kob't. C. Dow
State Senate
Lee
White Space Discussed By Roswell Advertising Club
The Roswell Advertising Club held its regular noonday luncheon at the Chamber of Commerce to discuss white space in ads and overcrowding. Robert Stewart urged learning from national advertisers, while Claude Simpson analyzed local ads for balance. W J McInnes spoke on the Indianapolis national convention where Roswell will be represented, and twenty two members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advertising Club
Roswell Advertising Club
Chamber of Commerce
Robert Stewart
Claude Simpson
W. J. McInnes
Associated ‘Advertising Clubs
Indianapolis
Roswell
George Fletcher
Weather Forecast for Roswell and Vicinity
General forecast indicates fair conditions toward Thursday in Mexico region with tonight's outlook showing mild temperatures and light winds. No significant precipitation expected.
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Ata
Roswell Daily Record
Ella M. Becker
J. D. Herron
Ft. Bliss
Alamo Hotel
North Main
Beggs
Dr. Swesringts
Vicuaand Wyatt
Cobean Stationery Shop
Rooney
Ranch
B. C. Rooney
Big Ranch
Roswell Laundry Co
N. Lea
Pote
Dillard
Wyatt
Alam Tee
Dillard Wyatt
Edward, de Valera
Irish Republic
Methodist General Conference
United States
1.C
T. R. Everman
N. Kans
Jstéc
First National Bank
Carpenters and Joiners OF America
K. of P
HEC
E. H. KS
AZ Junor
Afisouitery
Roswell Auto Co
S. Gibbany
Carrizozo
Denver
Tolland
South Main
James MacTighe
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