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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1906
Page
2
The Roswell Record argues for a governor to reapportion the New Mexico Territory, noting population shifts since the last act and urging support for public schools over pensions. It discusses oil trust politics, broadcasts editorials on irrigation, and questions territorial allocation and funding for institutions.
The Washington Star argues W. R. Hearst, NY congressman, could seek governor as Tammany scuffles over his NYC mayoral win. It notes Hearst’s shift from local figure to mayoral nominee, his fate within Tammany, and possible pursuit of the Pecos Valley irrigation law and related political maneuvers.
C H Hale announces for Sheriff of Chaves County New Mexico subject to Democratic primaries or convention Co L Ballard also seeks Sheriff. Fred Higgins files for Sheriff. Mark Howell announces for Superintendent of Schools of Chaves County on the Democratic ticket subject to primaries.
The list shows candidates for the Second District County Commissioner including WM. M. ATKINSON and W. G. ORTON and a First District entry for THOS. D. WHITE. Also noted are ALFRED STINSON and a progressive Democrat designation. The notices indicate candidacy subject to Democratic party action and primaries.
Multiple 1910s era notices announce candidacies for Probate Judge and Assessor in Chaves County. Names listed include F Williams J T Evans J M Peacock J C Peck W C Burrus and Z F Deen with notes on Democratic primaries or conventions and re election.
Probate clerks announce candidacy for Probate Clerk and County Recorder, seeking Democratic primary support. F. P. Gayle states candidacy and readiness to run in the party primary.
The Office of Treasurer and Ex-Officio Collector of Chaves County announces details for the upcoming cratic primaries. Information includes the date and process for nominating candidates and the role of the county treasurer in the primary election.
Railroad time table shows south bound departures daily and north bound arrivals. agent M. D. Burns listed. Local ads offer houses for rent and furnished or unfurnished rooms at 303 North Main by Carlton & Bell. Buggy painting by B. F. Smith, phone 176.
Dayton New Mexico plans three brick buildings for commercial use. The site 50 miles south of Roswell targets a general store exclusive dry goods or furniture shop. Space offered on build to suit terms. inquiries directed to CHISHOLM & EXSTEIN P.O. Box 36.
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