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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1903
Page
2
The Santa Fe New Mexican advocates for city election reform and unbiased nominees. It criticizes political bosses and praises Socorro county for leading reform, urging Bernalillo to deepen its efforts while condemning acts by the city council and urging accountability.
The Cursetats will hereafter contain a column of items con cerning the School of Mines. It is believed that these items will be of interest to the readers of the paper. It is believed also that they will serve to attract the attention of possible students to the special advantages afforded by the School of Mines for the perusal of such courses of study as are offered. No effort will be spared to accomplish this purpose.
Citizens urge officials to publish an itemized statement of Socorro city treasury receipts and expenditures for any period. Taxpayers deserve to know how funds are spent and may seek information by law if not provided voluntarily.
Territorrortat Treasurre Varoun pledges to defend the territory credit by halting misappropriation of the sinking fund. An informal association of ambitious New Mexico politicians doubts the territory is ready for statehood and would attack any hint of unfitness.
The piece argues feckless politicians waste public funds and urges support for a territorial cattle association to influence lawmaking. It cites potential tax on sheep and warns against transparency issues, recalling Socorro county’s book disappearance and urging Bernalillo county to obtain records first.
Hermenx G. Baca, current treasurer and ex-officio collector, takes on the hard task of identifying delinquent taxpayers, collecting unpaid taxes, and restoring clear, accurate tax rolls. He faces missing records and must avoid miscrediting paid taxes while earning citizen support for honest county administration.
Drravane lacks a U S senate representation for two years, followed by a prior period with only one senator. The legislature failed to elect by majority, yet last month two senators were chosen, a matter of national concern. Full state delegations in the House and Senate are morally required to ensure national will and party control over policy.
The Constitution allows governors to fill vacancies when legislatures are not in session, but the Senate has ruled this does not apply when elections fail to yield a seated legislature. Despite states like Montana Pennsylvania Washington and Wyoming denying representation, the nation remains focused on election integrity. Fraud at the polls threatens majority rule and the legitimacy of congressional representation.
The piece argues that global coaling stations are essential for naval power, comparing ships to horses needing water. It notes U S bases in Cuba Hawaii and Guam, discusses international basing by Britain, France, the Netherlands, and Denmark, and warns of aggressive aims by Germany and Russia while claiming U S policy is defensive. It also includes a student joke and a proverb about intelligence and attire.
Editor Frank W Perry of the Enterprise Shorts ville New York testifies to curing a second grip attack with one bottle of Chamberlains Cough Remedy. He recalls rapid relief at night and minimal coughing after use. seller listings include A E B Howell Socorro and region public court schedules for several New Mexico counties by month and location.
A damaged OCR style piece denounces three Misses as unhappy misfortune and misbehavior. The text lists faults including unreliability misguidance miscall and misadventure and ends noting they are untruthful and misrepresent.
In Winchester Indiana M M Austin faced a wife with stomach and liver trouble beyond medical aid. He used Dr Kings New Life Pills and she found relief quickly and was cured. The Topeka Mail reports a Kansas adoption tale where a girl recalls her parents choosing her.
A brief Life magazine style exchange questions whether poetry will endure and answers that it is here now. It also notes a moral remark about forgiveness, claiming that a person who cannot forgive is the person reacting to an attempted wrong.
An advertorial note from the Female Medical Association of Buffalo promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as the sole cure for women's ailments. It taunts rivals, claims a thirty year record, and urges readers to reject substitutes while touting Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for constipation and headaches.
Egypt's onion cultivation expands yearly and dominates early season markets in southern Europe. A Philadelphia man, John Oliver, chronicles a near grave illness cured by Electric Bitters after three doctors gave up. He reports a full recovery after three weeks of treatment. The ad notes the medicine costs 50 cents and is guaranteed by druggists. Meanwhile local notices tout new stock of fine stationery at the Chieftain office and free citywide delivery from A Winkler's.
A fragmented OCR listing territorial officers and officials across Socorro Lincoln Chaves and Eddy counties. Names include Solicitor General B L Dartlett, District Attorney R C Gortner, Sheriffs, Treasurers, Auditors, and Regents of the Miles School with multiple cities such as Socorro Las Cruces Las Vegas and Socorro headquarters.
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