This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 32 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1910
Page
2
The Record is authorized to announce O. Z. Finley as a candidate for Sheriff of Chaves county, subject to the action of the Democratic Primary.
The announcement says C. EB. (Tobe) Odem is a candidate for the Democratic nomination for sheriff, subject to the outcome of the Democratic primaries. He is presented as a hopeful for the party in the sheriff race.
The notice announces N J Fritz as a candidate for renomination for the office of county commissioner in the 3rd district, subject to the Democratic primary action.
A. Durand announces his candidacy for County Commissioner in the 3rd District, subject to the Democratic primary. The action is pending party approval and primary results may determine the final nominee.
B. H. Wixom announces his bid for County Commissioner in the 3rd district, subject to the Democratic primary. The move sets the stage for a partisan contest and outlines Wixom's campaign intent within party rules.
Roswell faces possible undercount in the census with estimates suggesting 6 000 names. The Editorial Club forms a committee led by L K MecGaffey to gather uncounted residents names and deliver them to enumerators within days to ensure a more accurate city total. Citizens are urged to report missing names at once.
A Boston area notice urges Roswell residents to correct census inaccuracies that would reduce the town's population and affect the post office and local business. It calls on readers to send names to Mr. Mc Gaffey to help fix the misleading report.
President Taft says Republicans in the Senate hesitate to pass the New Mexico and Arizona statehood bill, fearing four new Democrats or radical Republicans. He notes objections over elections disenfranchising non English speakers and land and debt provisions, but asserts the party must fulfill its platform to enact the legislation.
The suspensions, framed as backing Taft's plea to Congress to spare the Sugar Trust, target minor employees to extract evidence of alleged theft from the government. The administration reportedly pursues action against small officials while allowing major actors to escape scrutiny.
Evidently prepared for opponents of statehood, the leaflet outlines arguments and talking points aimed at swaying voters against joining the union. The material suggests organized campaign planning and coordination among anti statehood groups.
The remark likens global affairs to a theater stage with Teddy striving to hold center position. It suggests emphasis on leadership and influence in current affairs. The line evokes public persona and perceived centrality in shifting dynamics.
Tuesday session heard pleas from indicted defendants as grand jury issued its second report with ten more true bills. Names include Wickham Ome las Hart Arthur Owen Windsor Hughes and Foster among others. Several cases set for May dates include Wickham May 16 and Arnold May 30.
Members of the Democratic State Committee of New York met at the Hoffman house on May 10 to choose a successor to State Chairman W. J. Connors.
Fargo May 10. Several prominent dentists from across the country delivered addresses at the opening session of the North Dakota Dental Convention.
New York May 10. An employee of the sugar trust accused of involvement in sugar weighing frauds will face trial today in the United States Circuit Court.
The New York Conference of Charities and Corrections begins its first session over the next three days with the initial meeting this evening. Delegates will be chosen to attend the national convention in St. Louis next week.
Sheriff W M Beverly of Midland Texas arrived Monday night with Juan Dominguez a Mexican wanted for the murder of his wife a year ago in Midland Dominguez was captured by Fred Higgins near the mountains eighty miles southwest of Roswell He had prior jail time for drunkenness and is described as possibly crazy Sam L McClure of Midland accompanied Beverly while seeking stolen horses and a $100 Midland reward was posted for Dominguezs capture.
R W Tuttle sold his interest in H H Henninger & Company to W T Kinsinger formerly of Artesia and to E W Garley book keeper for Roswell Drug & Jewelry Company Kinsinger moved his family to Roswell and will run the undertaking work Garley remains with the drug and jewelry company
James W. Hockaday, after ten days touring the country, left for Chickasha Oklahoma this morning and will bring his family to establish a home here. He purchased the MecClintick place on east Second street, a forty acre tract already slated for alfalfa planting and other signs point to his becoming a fine citizen.
J. D. Walker Col I S Osborne and Dr F F Doep p of Carlsbad and H M Gage of Hone attended a directors meeting of the New Mexico National Life Insurance Co in Carlsbad yesterday.
Notice to dog owners that the dog tax is due and payable at City Hall. Reasonable time will be granted, but after May 29, 1910, collections will be handled by the City Marshal. G. M. Williams, City Clerk.
A set of auto curtains was left at the Record Office and the owner could not be found. Anyone may claim the curtains by paying for the advertisements.
Celebrated southern novelist August J. Evans Wilson presents St Elmo dramatized by Myron Leffingwell for one night only at the Armory. The work, long a standard in English speaking regions and famed for influencing southern culture, features a strong company and is expected to draw a large crowd.
The Record explains it will not publish anonymous letters without thorough endorsement, deeming them as its own opinions. It notes occasional exceptions with published author attribution, insisting names appear when presenting pieces the paper does not endorse or opposes.
The remark notes Teddy Roosevelt’s confrontation with German officials, highlighting his bold posture and the German embarrassment, and asserts that his forceful approach remains unshaken by initial hiccups.
The funeral for the late E. E. Wisner was held yesterday at two o clock from the Dilley parlors with a large crowd in attendance. Odd Fellows Modern Woodmen of America and Union carpenters attended in a body, marching with the Woodmen panel to the chapel. The Odd Fellows led the service at the chapel and the Woodmen oversaw the burial at South Side cemetery.
The Interstate Commerce Commission reduced lake and rail freight rates on flour from 23 cents per 160 pounds to 21 1/4 cents for shipments from Minneapolis to New York and Atlantic seaboard. The two year order ends a dispute with about forty millers operating over a hundred flour mills in Wisconsin Minnesota North Dakota and South Dakota.
On May 10 holy communion marked the opening of the 1910 Church Congress in Troy with prominent East clergy in attendance Two sessions are planned daily tomorrow Thursday and Friday In Richmond Virginia the Episcopal convocation met at the Church of the Epiphany and will stay in session through tomorrow Providence Rhode Island saw Moderator Lindh begin the Rhode Island Conference of Congregational Churches with significant church matters under consideration.
One administration bill the railroad measure clears the House. At the present pace of Congress, the statehood bill may not reach passage until about 1912.
The Census Bureau reports New Mexico’s population at 230, with officials noting this figure reflects early estimates and may change with revised data. This brief item records a government estimate affecting demographic portrayal in the region.
Seth Swift showing improvement after four days of pneumonia fever as his Eastland Texas parents J C Swift arrive to tend him. J C Swift once rode with John Cuaism forty years ago and helped develop Roswell area while Mrs B F Atkins remains very ill with paralysis and recent second stroke.
The St Elmo Company arrived from Carlsbad and plays one night in Roswell at the Armory. They present a dramatization of St Elmo with praised members. Manager M S Murray plans a three night stand around May 26 to 28 with Sanford Dodge Co. including Faust Nero The Gladiator and The Virginian. Rogers Brothers comedy act slated soon after.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.