Territorial Topics and Developments Across New Mexico
Territorial notes report Jame A. Dick elected as Las Vegas Protective Association president and streetcar power lines being installed. Censuses show Roswell population at 4279. Taos county funds allow two weeks of court next month. Electric power turbine near Roswell advances. Hachita Cattle Co incorporated with $100000 capital. Deming merchants carnival planned. Aztec may gain Eastern Star chapter. Dallas Land and Cattle files to operate near Roswell. Roswell ranch bought for $30000. Sheep trades and large wool shipments noted in Jansen and Nebraska. College enrollment rises at Mesilla Park. canning factory eyed for San Juan. Rail survey near Las Cruces hints Rock Island expansion. Mining shafts advance at San Simon. Chaves county court session closes. Obituary for James Hill. New Mexico Oil and Gas plans drilling near Raton. Tierra Amarilla stock shipments to Kansas. Las Vegas votes to surrender $2000 for streetcar line right away.
Territorial justice and elections dominate New Mexico report
Demetrio Perea ex sheriff and Lincoln postmaster sentenced for embezzling 1638 dollars as Bert Rowland Capitan postmaster receives six months jail and fines. Territorial officials list twelve Republican council members and twenty Republican House members with a tied Senate race needing a special election. District fiscal year shows 205 corporations formed, mining dominates capitalization. Santa Fe era projects and water power plans spark street light discussions amid health board and irrigation totals. 42025 pupils enrolled.
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Santa FE
N. M
Demetrio Perea
Linecoln
Lincoln
Bert Rowland
Capitan
United States
Territorial
James W. Raynolds
Legislative Council
Saturnino Pinard
Charles A. Spiess
James S. Duncan
Wenceslao Jaramillo
Malasquias Martinez
Amado Chaves
George F. Albright
Thomas Hayes
J. Francisco Chaves
W. H. Andrews
W. A. Hawkins
A. D. Fall
Humorous Anecdotes and Quites from Early Washington
A column of light sketches and jokes from the era, recounting tales of Senators, lawyers, and public life. anecdotes include Zeb Vance strolling at dawn in Washington and Maj Pope’s playful quip, Roscoe Conkling’s bill, and a stuttering ticket window tale. (Entities: Zeb Vance, Maj. Pope, Roscoe Conkling, Charles O’Conor)
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Roscoe Conkling
New York
Ile
Charles O'Conor
O’conor
Conkling
Lord Kitchener Mocked by a Dapper Youth
An old tale from the Egyptian campaign recalls Lord Kitchener snubbing a young dandy who offered a handkerchief for his signature. The youth claimed it was his own, prompting Kitchener to quip about the wearer’s hairpin taste.
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Lord Kitchener
Kitchener
Khartum
How to Prevent Croup For Mothers of Small Children
It explains croup prevention starting with hoarseness, a rough cough soon after, and recommends giving Chamberlains Cough Remedy at the onset. The article claims the remedy dispels all symptoms, avoids danger and anxiety, and is safe and pleasant. Sold by W E Warren and Co Druggists.
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W. E Warren & Co
Simmons Liver Purifier Ad Warns Against Imitations
A vintage advertisement urges consumers not to become discouraged and to use Simmons Liver Purifier in a tin box. It warns that many imitations exist and directs buyers to seek the original Purifier manufactured by the A. C. Simmons Jr. Medicine Co.
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Simmons
A. C. Simmons Jr. Medicine Co
William J Bryan Speaks as Durango Fire Breaks Out
A Durango Colorado audience heard William J Bryan speak for over an hour when a fire broke out beneath the hall. The dispatch notes the blaze appeared connected to the crowding and friction of his speech, a supposed that box incident reported by the Los Angeles Herald.
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William J. Bryan
Durango
Colo
Los Angeles Ilerald
Scratch Relief Cures Promised By Dealers
Advertisement claims Slant's Cure relieves Itch Tetter Ring worm and related skin ailments for three living at once with guaranteed results from all dealers.
Rhomberg's Jewelry Promises Strong Christmas Trade
A Rhomberg's shop in Alamogordo offers dazzling cut glass sets and fine jewelry including gold watches. The display highlights attract attention and suggest robust Christmas holiday commerce for the store.
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Alamogordo
Rhomberg’s
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Jame A. Dick
Las Vegas
Chas. P. Downs
Silver City
Silver City Enterprise
Rio Grande Republican
Las Cruces
Roswell
Higinio Sanchez
Taos County
A. M. Bergere
C. W. Haynes
Hachita Cattle Company
Carl Stanley
Mahlon T. Everhart
A. S. Booth
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Grant County
New Mexico
Pueblo County
Colorado
Deming
John Chinaman
Albuquerque Journal Democrat
Order of the Eastern Star
C.C. Slaughter
Bovina
Illinois
Amarillo
Dallas Land and Cattle Company
J. R. Dendinger
Chas. K. Rose
Dallas County
Texas
John M. Russell
Henrietta
Clay County
Clements Ranch
Peter Jansen
Jansen, Neb
Florshein & Abbott
Springer
Nebraska
Mr. Jansen
Raton
Messlla Park
San Juan
el Paso
Lapointe
R. L. Young
Rock Island
Gibson Development Company
San Simon
Chaves County
McMilland
Carlsbad
James Hill
Gila Hot Springs
Burlington
Kans
New Mexico Oil and Gas Company
T. D. Burns
Tierra Amarilla
Kansas
Street Railway
New Mexican
Santa Fe Water and Light Company
Namble
Capital Light and Power Company
Territorial Board of Health
John Tascher
Albuquerque
G. W. Hope
Oter
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Thaksgiving
Georgia
Atlanta Constitution
Congress
Zeb” Vance
North Carolina
Capital
South
Pennsylvania Avenue
Maj. RE. Bb. Pope
Chamberlain's
Maj. Pope
Washington
Marah Pope
Henry Guy Carlier
William Travers
Travers
Denver Republican
Faith
Hope
Charity
Baltimore
William C. Whitney
Adam
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Lis Gardner
New York News
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Lebanon Valley College Chapel
John Dewitt Miller
Philadelphia
Topeka Herald
Billy” Saunders
Thle
Billy
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Sonny
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