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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1906
Page
2
Roswell Daily Record notes political commentary on press freedom and ethics, mentions Delegate Andrews and Interior Secretary, and reports Gov. Hagerman appointing H. A. Woolford district attorney for Socorro and Sierra counties after Elfego Baca resigns.
A Washington dispatch reports Major W H H Liewellen United States attorney for New Mexico has called at the White House and enjoys DOJ support in the vigorous prosecution of the Pecos Valley land cases.
A passerby suggests that a newly graduated youth who is overly enthusiastic may struggle to channel energy productively. The concern centers on balancing ambition with patience and practical steps to secure a stable start.
The text contrasts harsh 1896 rhetoric toward a federal judge now to a hope that his successor finds a fitting job and devotes energy to life. It recalls Bryan's Commoner noting past attackers labeled as anarchist and traitor to earn pay, while now they avoid such language to keep payroll benefits.
The piece reprints Bar ney Sheridan’s Paola Spirit warning that Paola is money rich but shrinking in population. It notes over a million dollars in three banks, 50 idle farms, and more than a thousand residents leaving for work or cheaper land. It argues high rents and taxes deter growth and urges loosening purse strings to revive industry.
C H Hale proclaims candidacy for Sheriff of Chaves county New Mexico subject to Democratic primaries. Co L Ballard announces for Sheriff of Chaves county subject to Democratic primaries or convention. Mark Howell announces for Superintendent of Schools Chaves County on Democratic ticket subject to primaries.
Wanted. Men with teams to cut and stack 80 acres of alfalfa by the ton. H. P. Hobson.
Light house keeping rooms at 200 East 7th Street. Desirable rear room at U S Market in Reora Block apply U S Market. 191f 200d gramma grass four miles south east side of Main Street W W Petty 2211. Fresh pasture for stock Petty of re
Notices list candidates for the Second District WM. M. ATKINSON and WG. URTON and for the First District THOS. D. WHITE with references to Democratic primaries and party actions. A progressive Democrat note appears for the First District position.
Caleb Powers, held in Newport jail, was ordered back to state custody by U S Supreme Court mandate. He faces a fourth trial for involvement in the Goebel assassination case with arraignment set in Kentucky courts.
Public notices name F Williams J Evans and J M Pracock as candidates for Probate Judge of Chaves County subject to Democratic primaries or convention. The statement signals party action and dates for the race.
Names and dates listed for re election to Chaves County Assessor positions in Democratic primaries. Figures include John C. Peck W C Burrus and Z F Deen with action subject to party processes. Information appears as a formal notice of candidacy timing.
In New York on May 17 Dr. Robert H Wylie attending Mrs Jeffer son Davis reported she now suffers pneumonia. After a sinking spell this morning she revived and slept several hours but her advanced age makes recovery unlikely.
Brother J M Woolam resigns as pastor of Hagerman Baptist Church after three years of strong growth. He reorganized Hagerman church increasing membership from seven to forty and built a church. He organized congregations at Dexter Lake Arthur Artesia and Hope and built a church in Lake Arthur. Health concerns prompt transfer to southwest Texas.
Al Garrett purchased a Buick yesterday through Mayor Stockard and today took the car to the fair grounds. After locking the gate he placed the machine on the track to test its speed and record performance.
In Valencia New Mexico about 100 residents struggle to obtain tiles for their farms from the U S land office in Washington. Officials cite the Los Padillas grant as the reason patents are not granted amid long correspondence and disputed ancestral possession spanning generations. The outcome remains uncertain.
Notice to probate clerk and county recorder position subject to Democratic primaries. Name F. P. Gayle appears in the message as filing or candidate reference.
Announcement lists J. S. Lea as a candidate for the office of Treasurer and Ex Officio Collector of Chaves County in the Democratic primaries with the date set for the upcoming election.
P. V. and N. E. railroad timetable shows trains arriving at 10 50 a m and departing at 11 10 a m for south bound and arriving at 10 50 a m and departing at 11 05 a m for north bound. Agent M D Burns. Local ads offer houses for rent and furnished or unfurnished rooms at Carlton Bell 303 North Main Street. Phone 176.
Three brick structures to be erected in Dayton 50 miles south of Roswell. Space suited for a general store exclusive lay goods or a furniture shop. Buildings to suit tenant needs. Interested parties contact CHISHOLM EXSTEIN.
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