Finley Announces Sheriff Candidacy in Chaves County
The Record announces O. Z. Finley as a candidate for Sheriff of Chaves county subject to the Democratic primary action.
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O. Z. Finley
Chaves County
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1910
Page
2
Odem Announces C. E. (Tobe) Odem Candidacy for Sheriff
The statement declares C. E. (Tobe) Odem as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for sheriff, subject to the outcome of the Democratic primaries. It notes the official party process and implies pending primary action.
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C. E
Tobe) Odem
Fritz seeks renomination for county commissioner district three
The Record announces N. J. Fritz as a candidate for renomination for county commissioner in the third district, pending Democratic primary action.
County Commissioner Candidate Durand Seeks Democratic Primary
A. Durand announces candidacy for County Commissioner 3rd District awaiting Democratic primary action. The filing highlights party backing and district focus. Describes Durand as focused on local governance and public service.
Wixom Named Democratic Candidate for County Commissioner
B H Wixom is announced as a candidate for County Commissioner in the 3rd district. Subject to the action of the Democratic primary, the declaration signals his bid and party backing for the upcoming election.
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Oace N. J. Fritz
A. Durand
B. H. Wixom
May Belongs to Graduates in This Month
The month of May is reserved for graduates and their ceremonies, with schools planning convocations, diploma presentations, and celebratory events. Leaders emphasize honoring achievements, acknowledging students, and marking transitions from study to career or further education.
If you can't brag about your home town
A terse axiom about local pride urging residents to speak up about their communities. The line implies expectation that locals celebrate their own towns and share positive achievements publicly.
Census Delays in New Mexico Until July First
The snippet notes that all newspapers could tell some jags that are better left unsaid. It states that the census returns for New Mexico will not be sent to Washington until about July 1.
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Mexi
Washington
Gas Man Sweet Ponders Hose Over Comet Tail
The fragment hints at a choice between a careful liar and a grim truth teller. Sweet the Gas Man may secure a gas rate cut if he can poke a hose toward the comet tail, reflecting a curious, symbolic dilemma.
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Sweet
Men and Whisky Make a Bad Combination
A compact note warns that men and whisky create risky pairings, and when dynamite is involved, something likely to explode follows. The remark underscores danger from reckless drinking and volatile materials.
Lincoln Forest’s Good Deeds at Risk of Wipeout
Community efforts highlight the Lincoln Forest’s value and benefits while warnings rise that the area could face destruction or irreversible loss. Local groups urge protection as stakeholders debate future use and conservation measures.
Railroads Still Dominate Washington Influence In Congress
The experience with the railroad bill shows powerful railroad influences remain in Washington. Lawmakers acknowledge strong lobbying by railroad interests shaping policy and decisions in Congress.
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Congress
Asaington
Theodore Roosevelt attends monarchs funeral events
Theodore Roosevelt was present at multiple royal deaths and planned to attend the funeral of King Edward, reflecting his participation in prominent mourning ceremonies across European royalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Roosevelt
At.Thomne
Edward
Antedating and Taft papers by regional papers
A fragment notes antedating issues and requests that Taft’s actions align with dates forwarded by Albuquerque and El Paso newspaper colleagues. The brief mentions local editors handling date alignment across papers.
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Bota
Taft
Datias
Albuquerque
el Paso
Albuquerque Plans Historic Court House Complex Revenue
The city announces a new courthouse project estimated at one hundred thousand dollars aiming to be the largest building in the territory. Officials boast the structure will symbolize growth and civic pride for Aubuquerque as construction proceeds.
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Aubuquerque
Roswell Building Cost Compared With Albuquerque Project
Roswell progresses with its new building project at a cost totaling thirty thousand dollars more than the Albuquerque structure. Taft faces limits at Washington with one seat he can only rattle around in, while two seats at a baseball game may be needed elsewhere.
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Roswell
Albuquerque
Taft
Washington
Ohio Republicans favor Regular or Standout factions in primaries
In Ohio the Regular or Standout Republicans won the state primary, signaling that Gannonism and Robber Tariffism still shape the party’s regional stance. The result underscores persistent factional influence within the GOP.
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Ohio
Roswell to Build Finest Temple, Stores, and Court House
Within the next year Roswell will see the territorys finest Masonic temple and best stores, plus the largest and finest court house, signaling a major local development push and civic pride.
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Roswell
When New Mexico Reaches Statehood
The speaker asserts New Mexico will gain statehood only when the Democratic Party controls the national government, and that outcome is not far off.
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New Mexico
Democratic Party
King Edward A Mighty Monarch No Longer in Power
A historical notice notes King Edward once mighty now powerless and viewed as unworthy of consideration in the sight of the Almighty, reflecting on his decline and lack of royal status in contemporary view.
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Edward
Roowell Growth Reflects Human Influence on Cities
Roowell's growth shows it is not only location and natural advantages that shape a city. It illustrates the truth that men can make or mar a city through choices and actions.
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Roowell
Telegraph Wires Fail As Comet Halts News
By afternoon no telegraphic matter arrived, likely due to the comet disrupting the wires. Officials say they will feature the comet in today’s issue.
Insight into practical politics in Ballinger Pinchot mess
The Ballinger Pinchot investigation reveals a messy situation, offering the public only a glimpse into how real politics operate. The remark suggests voters will gain some practical perspective on political maneuvering from the episode.
Comet Teaches Providence Amid Eclipse of Tail
Observation notes the comet tail lagging behind Earth as it meets the planet, offering a text for illustrating the care of Divine Providence rather than a passage for astronomical peril.
Butler on War Purposes and Unlikely War Scares
Nicholas Murray Butler argued that war appropriations spur widespread war scares in unlikely places, a claim noted as not entirely incorrect in the source text. The passage reflects concerns about fiscal matters prompting public anxiety across varied locales.
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Nicholas Murray Buttler
Roswell Futures Boosted by Local Effort Prompt
The article urges Roswell residents to contribute to the town’s secure future built on local resources and conditions. It emphasizes communal action and asks: are you doing your part to help Roswell thrive.
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Roswell
Interior official brands conservation reformers with insult
Assistant Attorney General Lawler of the Interior Department characterizes Garfield Pinchot and other conservation reformers as “that for fiock” in a brief party row. The remark signals tensions within the party over conservation policy and leadership.
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Lawler
Interior Department
Garfield, Pinchot
Fiock
Party
Clovis Post Threats Sparks Reader Trust Issue
The Clovis Post raises questions about potential hidden information harming readers, prompting scrutiny of whether the paper withholds detrimental data. Officials and residents weigh whether the outlet is acting in public interest or concealing facts.
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Clovis Post
The Almighty Dollar Replaces Liberty in Trust Economics
A pithy remark argues that equal rights to life and liberty are ignored by trusts, suggesting a shift to prioritizing the Almighty Dollar over individual freedoms in economic calculations. The comment critiques the balance between rights and wealth in society.
Republican Promises on Tariff and Statehood Fail
The Republican party pledged tariff revision and immediate statehood for Arizona and New Mexico but has not delivered, leaving outlooks for the future bleak and prospects poor.
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Arizona
New Mexico
Advertising Pact With Four New York Papers
John Wanamaker, the great merchant, has closed an advertising contract with four New York newspapers for three million dollars. All four papers are evening editions, reflecting sharp judgment and smart business.
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John Wanazraker
Great Merchant
New York
Met opens Paris season with Verdi focus and Puccini debut
The Metropolitan Opera opens its Paris season at Theatre du Capitole with Aida Falstaff and Othello dominating the program. Puccini's Ma non lescaut will be staged in France for the first time, breaking a ten year ban tied to Ma nenet’s Manon. Massenet supports Puccini’s work, and the Paris public awaits the new offering.
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Paris
Metropolitan Opera Company
Parisian
Puccini
Massenet
Manon
Golfers Get Busy at Columbia Country Club Spring Tourney
Washington reports the annual Columbia Country Club spring tournament began with a first round stroke qualification on Brightwood avenue rinks. Many prominent golfers are in the field, with play to continue tomorrow and Saturday and club trophies awarded to the top sixteen finishers. New York golfers begin a three day Nassau Country Club event to warm up for next week’s metropolitan championships at Morris Country Club.
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Washington
Columbia Country Club
Brightwood Avenue
New York
Nassau Country Club
Morris Country Club
National Methodist Deaconesses convenes in Milwaukee
In Milwaukee Wisconsin on May 19 delegates from across the country gathered for the national convention of the Methodist Deaconesses Association. A four day program has been arranged and expectations are high for a highly helpful and inspiring meeting.
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Methodists
Milwaukee
Wis
The
Methodist Deaconesses Association
Must Subscribe Again to Keep Fire Department
About fifty or sixty business men paid small installments six months ago to fund an extra fireman. The agreement expires in a few days as Chief Whiteman works to renew subscriptions. If renewed, the department stays funded. if not, it reverts to the volunteer plan. Support the chief in his effort.
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Whiteman
Endurance Run Opens Across Continent From Hartford Route
The Hartford Automobile Club started a three day 400 tile all continent endurance run in Hartford Connecticut. The route covers multiple states including New York Massachusetts and Rhode Island as participants begin the event.
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Hartford
Conn
Hartford Automobile Club
New York
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Herbert and Lanham Buy Artesia Laundry
Guy H Herbert and Harry S Lanham acquire the Artesia Steam Laundry and rename it the Penasco Laundry. George Jones runs it and Harry Lanham acts as Roswell agent for collection and delivery. Herbert will finance but not manage the business.
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Herbert
Lanham
Artesia
Guy H Herbert
Harry S. Lanham
Penasco
George Jones
Harry Lanham
Roswell
Mr. Herbert
Autos at Artesia a Wreck The Artesia car fire leaves nine autos total losses
The Artesia blaze at the Charles Echols place Tuesday morning destroyed nine automobiles, all reported wrecks. Only E C Higgins had insured his car. Will Lawrence, delayed by a breakdown, narrowly missed joining the fire and may have saved his own car. One car was brand new and caught in the blaze the night before.
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Artesia
Charles Echols
Will Lawrence
E. C. Higgins
Bakerwell Studio Creates Wordless Letters Portraits at 207 W Fourth St
A studio at 207 West Fourth Street offers artistic wordless letters described as a good photo option by Bakerwell Studio. The note highlights the studio's address and its specialty in visual lettering.
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Bakerwell Studio
4Th St
Engineers open Illinois stationary engineers meet in Moline
Stationary engineers of Illinois opened their annual meeting in Moline today. The document cites plaintiffs allegations as confessed and lists Richardson and McChire of Roswell New Mexico as attorneys for the plaintiff. Court seal and date noted as May 11 1916.
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Moline - Moline, St
Stationary Engineers of
Illinois
Richardson & McChire
Roswell, New Mexico
A. D
Roswell Pine Lodge Weekly Auto Service Schedule
Roswell to Pine Lodge runs every Tuesday at 8 a.m. with return each Wednesday. Fare is 5 dollars for week or longer trips and 7.50 for shorter stays. Tickets available at Persons & Lawrence, 215 North Main Street.
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Roswell Pine Lodge
Roswel
Pine Lodge
Roswell
Persons & Lawrence
North Main
Capitan Mts
Parsons & Lawrence
Notice of Suit in Chaves County New Mexico
Notice announces a suit filed by T. S. Chambers against Tobias F. Carrier C A Post Charles H Bessent J M Curtice and unknown heirs and claimants in the Fifth Judicial District to establish estate and quiet title to part of Section 19 Township 13 South Range 26 East NMPM west of the Great Northern Canal with a July 9 1910 deadline for appearance and answer.
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Vu Tobias Cazier
C. A. Post
Charles H. Bessent
J. M. Custice
Maey
J. M. Curtice
District Court
Fifth Judicial District
Territory of
New Mexico
Canves
T. S. Chambers
Tobias F. Carier
Notice of Suit in District Court for Chauncey Booker
Nellie L. Booker sues Chauncey R. Booker in Chaves County New Mexico to dissolve bonds of matrimony restore feme sole rights and secure custody of the child. Judgment by default if no appearance by July 5 1910. Plaintiff's attorneys Reid and Hervey Roswell NM. Dated May 1 1910.
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Chauncey R. Booker
Messrs Reid & Hervey
Roswell
New Mexico
S. I Roberts
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