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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1918
Page
4
The Evening Current edited by L. Perry is issued from Carlsbad New Mexico as second class matter since April 16 1917 under 1879 act. The paper is published daily Sundays excepted by Carlsbad Printing Co.
The notice states that The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to use all news dispatches credited to AP or not credited, along with local news published in the paper. It asserts AP ownership and distribution rights.
The Democratic ticket in New Mexico is presented as a clean slate with candidates Walton Richardson Garcia. The pitch highlights integrity, experience in Congress, juristic excellence, and dedication to constituents, urging support for a trusted administration.
The three heads of the ticket are presented as leaders of the highest ability and integrity. The Democratic ticket is described as far superior to the opposing slate, and New Mexico voters are urged to vote the ticket straight.
President Wilson signed a bill making fraud in congressional elections a federal offense. The law targets manipulation of votes and improper influence in federal races.
Report notes Senator Fall of New Mexico recorded as not voting in 40 percent assessment. Of 1498 yea or nay votes, he abstained. quorum calls show 1,344 absences from 2010, leading to a characterization as a 40 percent senator based on attendance and participation.
A political appeal argues for voter support of Wilson in 1918, denouncing Republican Congress efforts and condemning “slush funds” used to sway New Mexico voters to back antiwar legislation. It frames the choice as patriotic and crucial to pay the war debt.
Eddy County exceeds its $124 000 quota by selling about $126 000 in bonds with virtually no solicitation. Subscriptions were largely voluntary and no public meetings were held. influenza limits public gatherings affecting campaigning with health orders and shorter speeches.
Voters consider candidates for the County Commissioner First District and also weigh contests in the Second District. Local boards report campaigns active through evenings with meetings and civic outreach.
The 19th century notice lists polling places in Hardy County with precincts in Carlsbad Malaga Hope Lakewood Artesia Dayton Queen Loving Otis Cottonwood and Wells. It names the election judges for each precinct and sets polling hours from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The document is signed by L. A. Swigart Chairman and D. M. Jackson County Clerk dated October 7, 1818.
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