Harvey Hall for Sheriff
Harvey Hall, a 21 year Roswell resident and Democrat, seeks sheriff as an independent candidate. He served four years as deputy and promises no pledges or strings, backed by his sons Thomas J and John W Hallords, with broad local support. Election day approaches with a broad campaign as he meets voters across Chaves County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Hall
Hall
Thomas J
John W
James
Hallords
Chaves County
Roswell
Tyler
Texas
Fear serious floods on western slope
Residents on the western slope fear a serious flood as mountains melt record snows. Water levels rise with peak expected in a fortnight. Train service west of Grand Junction hampered by flooded tracks. Near Hotchkiss on the North Fork of the Gunnison, substantial acreage lies under water.
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Grand Junction
Colo
Hotchkiss
Gunnison
Baca Arrives for Santa Fe Boxing Bout
Mike Baca reached the Armory from Santa Fe this afternoon and will face John Connolly in a 15 round boxing match tomorrow night. Baca declared he is in peak condition and expects to win.
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Mike Baca
John Connolly
Santa Fe
Baca
Anti Boss Democratic Ticket in Roswell May 1920
An anti boss ticket lists Precinct 1 and Precinct 2 Roswell delegates and committee members for the Chaves County Democratic primary of May 11 1920. The document proclaims independence from rings and factions and pledges loyalty to Democrats statewide while naming numerous candidates for county central committee delegates and county offices. It also gives voting instructions and a sample ballot for district attorney state senator representatives sheriff and other county offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
Dmocratic County Central Committee
Clyde Fulton
W. C. Lawrence
H. B. Smyris
R. F. Ballard
Wm. H. Beyette
Harry A. Burkstaller
H. B. Cooley
S. P. Denning
R. R. Hinkle
George L. Wyllys
Henry D. Johnson
G. Minton
Chaves County
Robert C. Dow - Dillard H. Wyatt
John C. Peck
J. Smith Lea
C. A. Reetor
Ewing L. Lusk
G. E. McDonald
Edgar F. Puryear
Harvey Hall
Tobe Stewart
J. S. Massie
W. W. Ogle
A. R. Balckwood
Hanna
J. T. Evang
W. A. Wilson
Dillard H. Wyatt
Salvation Army Launches Budget Drive in Chaves County
The Salvation Army operates in Chaves county as a modest four figure organization with a five cent income. It seeks local support to fund its work at the source, addressing rural causes and funding a new home and budget for the year. J. L. Mabie chairs the advisory board as business leaders urge generous contributions to aid the Army’s efforts.
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Salvation Army
Roswell
Chaves County
New York
Chicago
Denver
Albuquerque
Salvation Army Advisory Board
J. L. Mabie
Democratic Ballot for Chaves County Primary
The Democratic Central committee of Chaves county submits the official ballot for the upcoming primary next Tuesday for public study. Authorized by H A Poorbaugh and M H Ward, the ballot conforms to state election law. Voters pledge to support the Democratic ticket in November 1920.
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Democratic Central Committee
Chaves County
H. A. Poorbaugh
Voting Peacees and Officials for Primary Election
Official listing of Democratic primary polling places in Chaves County New Mexico for May 11 1920 with precincts Armory Acme Blythe Box South Roswell East Grand Plains Dexter Hagerman Lake Arthur Tower Penasco Duncan Caprock Cedar Canyon Elkins White Chapel Olive Boaz and North Roswell details precinct judges and clerks. Also notes profits of major corporations postwar period according to W Jett Lauck with figures on sugar coal and other sectors.
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Harry Morrison
Totland Oliver
A. H. Pet
Dan H. Wimot
J. &. Zumwalt
East Grand Plains
E. R. Duvall
CO. M. Hester
Albert Hobson
Dexter
N. Moore
Roger Durand
M. H. Elford
James Forstad
Fred Miekenz
Hagerman
Democratic County Central Committee
J. T. West
W. A. Lasey
G. S. West
Jim Williamson
Lake Arthur
M. W. Evans
F. H. Donahue
E. C. Jackson
Lower Penasco
J. B. Bonham
Austin Reeves
Cap Rock
GB. James
Steve Crosby
Cedar Canyon
F. Sturman
D. H. Hewatt
Elking
Democratic County Dental Committee
A.B. Miller
Chaves
New Mexico
Naith Roswell
Armory
J. D. Mell
Czeil Bonney
J. Q Cummins
The
O. T. Little
Ed S. Seay
Thomas A. Harrison
Acme
A. J. Carter
Mr. Coker
J. N. West
Blythe
Watson School House
J. Blythe
South Roswell
Old Independent Hardware Company
Buick Garage
Ben C. Davisson
Ben B. Wetmore
J. W. Tyree
Hedgecoxe
T. C. Jacckson
Tower Penasco
Earl Bonhan
Boyd Williams
Duncan
W.W. Wassum
Earl Paxton
W. E. Smith
Caprock
Lee Scribner
Ernest Evans
West Elva Schoolhome
L. BP. Beck
A. B. Finley
G. S. Stockley
Elkins
Hatchitt's
Bert Munsey
J.L. Chattin
Frank C. Hatchitt
J. T. Abbott
Dudley Jones
Ben Goode
Olive
Arthur Sturman
Oscar Hewitt
George Malone
Boaz
Win, Horner
W. A. Shira
Miss Skillman for County School Superintendent in Chaves
An advertisement urging voters to elect Miss Carrie Skillman as county school superintendent of Chaves County. The piece touts twelve years of service, qualifications, and a needed salary increase, arguing Skillman is a 100 percent efficient educator for the Rural School of Chaves County. It urges support on May 11.
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Miss Skillman
Chaves
Chaves Co
TOS
Chaves County
New High Schools Accredited By State Board
State superintendent J H Wagner classified Daxter and Hagerman as four year high schools with fifteen units credit placing them on par with Roswell High School except for lack of North Central Association accreditation Mrs Hayes has led efforts for accreditation while both Hagerman and Dexter plan large building programs and will utilize the Smith Hughes vocational education act Salvation Army drive meeting held at the Chamber of Commerce opened committees for organization advance gifts speakers publicity and rank drive volunteers with Miss Erna Fergusson leading state field work
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T. W. Hayes
J.H. Wagner
Daxter
Hagerman
State Board of Education
Roswell
North Central Association
Hayes
Dexter
Smith-Hughes
Salvation Army
Army
Chaves County
Chamber of Commerce
Erna Fergusson
Herbert B. Smyri
Claude Simpson
Captain Guest
L. O. Fullen
W. W. Phillips
Ed J. Williams
CG. M. Einhart
H. 8. Smyril
Robert Kellahin
D. N. Pope
Dillard Wyatt
Grace T. Bear
Ready March On Mexico City
In Chihuahua five battalions left for Casas Grandas to join Juarez troops heading toward Chihuahua City then south toward Torreon. GONZALES opposes Obregon and may resist forces. Unconfirmed reports say Carranza running toward Vera Cruz. Fighting reported near Mazatlan with federal troops and rebels in contact north of Mazatlan.
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Agua Prieta
Mexico City
Chihuahua
Casas Grandas
Pulpito Pass
Desert
Juarez
Chihuahua City
Torreon
Gonzales
Obregon
Washington
Pablo Gonzales
Caranza
Catfall Funeral Held for Mrs Wau J Catfall
Dexter and Roswell communities mourn as Mrs. Wau J Catfall is laid to rest at South Park cemetery after a three oclock service at Dilley chapel. Rev. W R Hill led the ceremony with music by Mrs. J E McClane. Mrs. Castall leaves a husband a three and a half month old daughter her mother and two couples as relatives.
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Roswell
Fall of Kiev a proven fact claims Polish press burea
London May 7 The fall of Kiev is an accomplished fact says the Polish press bureau The entire Ukraine east of the Dnieper is rushing to meet the Soviets with Bolsheviks retreating in a panic toward the Dnieper as Polish forces press the pursuit Also mentions quick service car ads and local notices about births milk delivery and real estate as seemingly unrelated items in the same column
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Kieff
London
Ukraine
Dnieper
Socialist convention to convene in New York tomorrow
New York May 7 The Socialist national convention meets here tomorrow. It is expected the unopposed candidate will be nominated for president. The report notes the meeting is set to proceed with minimal opposition and outlines the anticipated agenda at the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OMEET
New York
Socialist National Convention
Ebs
Latta Wholesale Grocery Sale to Roswell Firm
M L Murdock of Leach and Coalter Grocery Co has returned from Clovis N M after arranging the transfer of Latta Wholesale Grocery Co of Clovis to the Roswell firm The Latta concern has about 80000 invested and about 500000 in annual business The Roswell office will stay and stock variety will improve at Clovis under new management with expected rapid growth The local firm has served Southeast New Mexico and West Texas merchants with strong support
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M. L. Murdock
Leach & Coalter Grocery Co
Clovis
N. M
Latta Wholesale
Roswall
Latta Wholesale Grocery Co
Roswell
New Mexico
West Texas
Rector for State Senate Urges Tax Distribution and Reform
Voter advertisement touts C A Rector for state senator. He supports distributing automobile license taxes to counties for road work, repealing the personal liability clause of the city improvement statute, and raising teachers' salaries. Rector promises to work for simplifying New Mexico statutes and cites knowledge of state leaders and laws. He is portrayed as honest and capable.
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Rector
New Mexico
State Senate
Chaves County
Cadets Meet Artesia In Seasonal Showdown At Institute
The New Mexico Military Institute cadets will host Artesia’s fast team next Saturday on Institute grounds to close a near perfect season. McKinney stars on the mound as Artesia must play big league ball to break the cadets’ streak. Also May 22 hosts the SW Track Meet and State Tennis Championship with the institute fielding strong teams. Gov Edwards backs a wet platform for the Democratic nominating fight as Mothers Day proclaimed by Gov Larrazolo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Military ‘Institute
Artesia
McKinney
Rector Seen as Strong State Senate Candidate
A quiet, unassuming gentleman named Rector is praised for his judgment and disposition. The writer argues Chaves County cannot go wrong in sending him to the State Senate, asserting he will be as strong as any man in the state.
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Chaves County
Rector
State Senate
Senate
Democratic Ticket Endorsed by Democrats in Roswell NM
In Roswell Chaves County New Mexico on April 29 1920 Democrats endorsed delegates and precinct committeemen filed with the County Chairman listing Precincts 1 through 11 with named individuals. The resolution rejects an Anti Boss ticket claim as false and insult to Democrats. May 1980 advertisement.
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Kcourt House
Roswell
Chaves County
New Mexico
J. M. Rose
John T. Stone
Beyette
A. F. Fletcher
E. M. Fisher
Edgar F. Puryear
Tom Hall
J. B. Alberts
B. O. Beall
R. C. Skillman
Chas. S. Whiteman
P. Carmichael
J. D. Mell
Fred J. Beck
Cecil Bonney
J. W. Rhea
Wcooley Orton
H. A. Craven
Tom Trammell
A. J. Welter
S. Gibbany
S. Seay
Tom Fee
B. F. Davidson
J. M. McNeil
James Forstad
Roger Durand
M. H. Elford
C. N. Moore
W. L
Diitman
J. W. Greer
B. E. Lane
County Central
Tee
Guy Robinson
Ellen Becker
G. Hedgecoxe
B. J. Bates
J. B. Bonham
Steve Crosby
B. L. Williams
A. B. Finley
J. F. Sturman
R. L. Graves
Fred van Eaton
George Sherley
John A. Jones
Democratic Party
Chaves
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Milton, Anthony
Aio
Lnerva
K. Boom
Clardy
Reas, Fort
Renee
Wenn
Ic. CG
Paso
M. H. Ward
VERCT
W. Jett Lauck
National War Labor Board
Railroad Board
Lauck
Treasury Department
Carrie Skillman
Beggs
Eastland
John Bryant
W. T. Clardy
Breed Hurst
M. A. Finley
Dow
Hiram M. Dow
Carrizozo
ST. Louis
Drovers National Bank
East St. Louis
Roswell Floral Co
C. A
Roswell Auto Co
Gov. Edwards
New Jersey
Fordney
Larrazolo
Roswell Polling
Democratic
North Roswell
Second St
Buick
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