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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1910
Page
2
The Record announces O Z Finley as a candidate for Sheriff of Chaves county subject to the Democratic primary action. Finley is presented as the party’s nominee pending primary results and local election procedures.
C. E. Tobe Odem announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for sheriff, contingent on the outcome of the Democratic primaries. He seeks support from party members and appeals to voters in the forthcoming primary process.
The Democratic Party nominates N. J. Fritz for renomination to the office of county commissioner in the third district, subject to primary action.
A. Durand announces candidacy for County Commissioner in the 3rd District subject to the Democratic primary action. The notice identifies Durand as a candidate and notes the party primary process.
B. H. Wixom is announced as a candidate for County Commissioner in the 3rd district subject to the Democratic primary action. The notice names Wixom and notes the primary process governs his candidacy in the race for county government.
The Las Vegas Optic notes a long delinquent tax list and court actions as Republicans and Democrats clash. It cites oil chatter in New Mexico, calls for ethics in office, and a removed receiver in Santa Fe Central. The Pecos Valley seeks a new railroad to boost producer profits.
A fragment notes curiosity about guests at Comet Parties and asks how many rose early to view the comet. It then muses that England under the current king should have friendlier relations with America than during the reign of a different George.
The discussion centers on Ballinger and about a dozen others as the dispute's truthfulness comes into sharper focus. Residents await further statements and potential conclusions from officials and witnesses.
The article notes charges tied to the appointment and confirmation of New Mexico judges hinder statehood efforts, but that issue seems moot as it is already dead, with Pinchot mentioned at the head on the other side.
The Record urges swift passage of the city prohibition ordinance as published and contends that delay serves no good. The editorial backing stresses immediate action by the city council.
Governor Mills shifts from a previous Mother's Day proclamation to urging May fifteenth as the nationwide observance. Roswell and many towns across the country celebrated last Sunday, while the New Mexico leader now seeks the new date.
A political sketch argues that Republicans deceive farmers about tariff benefits while inflating costs for workers. The piece contends tariffs hurt all but trust magnates, exposing a class bias in the pork-barrel tariff system and urging scrutiny of political messaging.
The article accuses President Taft of shielding the Sugar Trust from a long running investigation and criticizes his defense of officials and delay of anti trust actions. It charges Taft with siding with Aldrich Penrose and Cannon, undermining Roosevelt era reforms, and portraying the current Republican administration as pro trust.
County Superintendent C. Hill reports the Hagerman school district sold eight thousand five hundred dollars in bonds to New York buyers. The issue brought seven hundred dollars in premium, reflecting strong demand for the district’s debt.
The text notes a thirty year term with twenty year payoff, at six percent interest. Liman A Sanders, deputy county treasurer, handled the sale largely alone with only Mr Hill's involvement. The process is described as satisfactory to the bond burners and the sellers are to be congratulated on their success in netting the sale.
A verse narrative portrays Earth stepping on a comet’s tail to humiliate the celestial traveler. The comet yelps as stars watch, while Earth boasts and teases, prompting a grim prospect that the comet may not return.
Mrs Taft will host a garden party at the White House today, the first in a series of entertainments to be held on the White House grounds. The event showcases social life at the executive residence and highlights the First Lady’s hosting role.
Field Day preparations at Barnard New York on May 6 include outdoor baseball in Milbank quadrangle and a tennis tournament. Events feature high jump broad jump relay sixty-yard dash hurdles baseball throw and shot put with cups and banners awarded to victors.
Justice Lurton of the Supreme Court has postponed tonight’s dinner honoring the New York Beta Theta Pi Club. He cites Justice Brewer’s death and the Court’s heavy workload as reasons for delaying the event until sometime next autumn.
The schedule for the Roswell to Vaughn auto has shifted from 10:30 to 11:00 AM by government order, while the auto company has been dispatching cars around noon or 12:30 PM. Delays persist for the outbound and the Vaughn inbound car, now late for several days, though deemed unavoidable.
Jackson Mississippi May 6 Democracy leaders gather at the call of chairman C L Lemax to arrange a special November primary to settle the Senatorial contest a year early. Governor Neel opposes the proposed primary.
Englewood New Jersey May 6 The New Jersey State Federation of Women's Clubs opens its annual meeting with the keynote health happiness and beauty. Officers and department heads read reports and a reception is planned for this evening. An all day session continues tomorrow with prominent speakers scheduled to address the convention.
Hundreds of traveling men from thirteen Missouri posts of the Travelers Protective Association of America gathered in St. Louis for the annual state convention. Across the river in East St. Louis the Titacis State branch of the Association organized separate events as part of the same broader gathering.
Sessions for drummers are also today in several States. The national convention of the T A A will be held in Chattanooga Tennessee during the week of June 13. Thirty three divisions and 229 posts will be represented. Elected offices include a president five vice presidents secretary and treasurer and chairmen of committees on legislative employment hotel press railroad good roads and public utilities.
The proposed Roswell ordinance bans manufacture, sale, gifting, and advertising of intoxicating liquors within city limits from July 1 1910. It details prohibited imports, carrier shipments, club sales, medicinal exceptions, apothecary licenses, and penalties up to 300 dollars or ninety days with possible hard labor.
Washington May 10 Rear Admiral Adolph Marix chairman of the lighthouse board retires today. His departure does not create a vacancy as an extra officer remains in grade.
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