Democratic platform resolutions from Chaves County 1906
The Chaves County Democratic convention adopts resolutions urging a railroad commission power to regulate rates, oppose county bonds for railroads, back local option liquor controls, support election reform including Australian ballot, fair apportionment, and anti trust laws. It calls for honest elections and fiscal prudence, and endorses Jennings Bryan for 1908.
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Chaves
Democrats
Establishment Railroad Commission
Republican Convention Sparks Bitter Attacks and Court Talks
A political dispute unfolds as a faction criticizes the Governor for following attorney general guidance while supporters in the territory’s region claim public satisfaction with the actions taken.
Delegate convention named for 15th District in Roswell
The 15th Representative District delegates meet at the Court House in Roswell on September 29 1906 at 11 am to nominate a candidate for the House of Representatives. Counties receive delegates by Democratic delegate votes: Chaves 991 votes 20 delegates Sddy 402 votes 8 delegates Lincoln 565 votes 11 delegates Roosevelt 473 votes 9 delegates. Georg L Wyllys chairman J F Hinkle secretary.
Odd Fellows Celebrate Carlsbad and Roosevelt County Fair
In Albuquerque on Wednesday at Carlsbad New Mexico the Odd Fellows held a session Sept 9 1906. The Republican Territorial Rate 4.00 round trip sale dates Sept 8 9. A call to nominate a delegate to Congress to Las Vegas Sept 29. Representation set one delegate per 150 Republican votes from the 1904 election. Resolutions endorsed Delegate W H Andrews and chairman H O Bursum, and supported the joint statehood proposition.
NEW LEGISLATIVE APPORTIONMENT PROCLAMATION ISSUED
The governor proclaims twenty one House and twelve council districts in a new apportionment. The Record prints the proclamation dated September 10, with Roosevelt County Fair details for Portales New Mexico. Train rate 4.80 round trip. selling dates September 13 to 15 with return limit September 16. M D Burns agent P V and N E Ry.
Shop ad touts expert workmen and rubber tires
An old mode of ad copy proclaims two top workmen, capable of curing lameness with shoes. The writer invites a trial, claiming shoes can stop issues caused by bad shoeing and promoting headquarters for rubber tires.
P. V. and N. E. Time Table Notice
Northbound arrives at 10 30 a m and departs at 10 50 a m Southbound arrives at 4 00 p m and departs at 4 10 p m Rail line timetable note signed by M D Burns as agent.
Open to the Medi Nice Cottages for Healthful Living
Sanitary cottages offered with daily medical care by an experienced physician and trained nurses in attendance. The establishment promises excellent meals and superior facilities. For terms and particulars apply to Secretary Dr. C M Yater located at 119 West Second Street.
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B. H. Marsh
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New Mexico
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Morrow
Chaves County
Eddy
Roosevelt
Lincoln
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Annexation
Union
Statehood
Commonwealth
Mit New Mexico
United Commonwealth
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Artesian Belt
J. C. Nichols
Chicago
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Representative Convention
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Geo. L. Wyllys
J. JF. Hinkle
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W. H. Andrews
H. O. Bursum
Republican Central Committee
Roosevelt County Fair
Portales
M. D. Burns
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Oklahoma Block
T. E. Presley
Charles L. Parsons
Mary Helen Parsons
Still College
Navajo
C. B. Hutchinson
Nary B. Hutchinson
American School of Osteopathy
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C. M. Yater
W. 2Nd St
Gr. A. Richardson
W. ©. Reid
J. M. Hervey
Reid & Hervey
U. S. Bateman
American National Bank
N. Main
D. C. Griffith
A. Bateman
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J. L. Johnson
Oklahoma
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Avery Body
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James D. Rollins
Main Street
Roswell, N. M
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Texas Block
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