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Newspaper

The Socorro Chieftain

Location

Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1902

Page

2

Call for Republican Territorial Convention 1902

A Republican delegate convention is called to meet in Raton on October 10 1902 to nominate a candidate for New Mexico to the fifty-eighth congress and conduct other business. Counties are allotted delegates with alternates not recognized. proxies allowed only within same county. County conventions due by October 6 1902. Secretaries urged to file notices and delegate names with Santa Fe.

Republican Voters of New Mexico Raton Widelock A. D Philadelphia TD Legates Dona Ana Raddy Grant Guadalupe Lincoln Otero Rio Arribasy Valencia Sigetentees Santa Fe N. M Prask A. Honus Republican Central Com- Attentt Joan D. Suna

Gum Chewer Silenced in Courthouse Mock Trial

A missover justice quietly suppresses a gum chewer inside the courtroom while noting that gum sh Advocate Bill cannot be controlled by that judge. The anecdote riffs on jurisdiction and legality in a playful legal quip.

Visions of Green Ranges and Fat Cattle Illumine Cowman

The article notes rain in recent days likely the best in twenty years, fueling dreams of lush green ranges and fat cattle among cowmen. It emphasizes optimistic outlooks tied to improved grazing prospects and potential herd improvements due to favorable weather conditions.

Roswell Record Maintains High Standards Under New Management

The Roswell Record is expected to uphold the community’s trust after a management change. The paper has historically reached and sustained a high standard of excellence under prior leadership and aims to continue that reputation.

Roswell Record

Tax Raton Range Special Edition Highlights Local Enterprise

A profusely illustrated special edition details the city and county, praising the paper’s enterprise and the community’s support. The volume emphasizes local feats and civic pride, showcasing readers and businesses that sustain the publication.

Silver City Enterprise Fire Shocks Town

A major disaster struck the Silver City Enterprise on Sunday when its building was destroyed by a fierce blaze described as the worst in many years. Editor Bush will receive heartfelt sympathy from his fellow editors as the community copes with the loss and considers repairs and survival.

Silver City Bush

Republican editors urge careful state ticket building

Tax Curmainian, a Republican paper, backs a slate of efficient men for office but warns against crafting a state ticket to satisfy personal ambition. It says such action could jeopardize the party in the fall and recalls the lessons from the last election to urge caution moving forward.

Tax Curminain

County Education Puzzle: Teacher Shortage in Socorro County

An editorial notes a looming teacher shortage in Socorro County for the upcoming school year and suggests inviting first class teachers from outside the territory to bolster the ranks. It emphasizes no insult to local teachers and cites districts already struggling to hire.

Socorro County

Elephant Butte dam case set for rehearing in district court

The United States sues Rio Grande Dam and Irrigation to restrain damming the Rio Grande at Elephant Butte. The case has been heard twice in the third district and twice affirmed by the territorial supreme court, with the U S supreme court sending it back for further testimony and reconsideration. A scathing note accuses a gang of highwaymen of throttling a legitimate private enterprise for gain.

Awxp Elephant Butte Dam Court of the Third Judicial District Court of the Third District Territorial Supreme Court United States Supreme Court District Court United States Rio Elephant Butte

Resignation of Cuba's Agriculture Minister Deepens Palma Struggle

More Trouble for Cuba shows Suxox Terry resigning as minister of agriculture, reflecting Palma's challenge to manage radical elements. Terry, experienced under American occupation and favored by General Wood, was considered the strongest intellectual in Palma's inner circle. The resignation follows increasing activity within the government circles.

Suxox Terry Palma Terry General Wood Wood Senor Terry

Cuban Moderates Face Pressure Over Platt Links

The Globe-Democrat reports that extremists in Cuba seek to sever ties with the United States and push radical rule, demanding funds for a Cuban revolutionary army. Palma and Terry represent the conservative faction favoring adherence to Platt restrictions and U S ties, while moderates face assaults from a powerful Cuban press ahead of broader upheaval in the Mexican Gulf area.

United States Palma Terry Cuba Platt Mexican Gulf Globe-Democrat

The Nation as a policeman in Caribbean crises

The Nation argues that American warships patrol the Caribbean to protect U S citizens and interests amid uprisings in Nicaragua Colombia Venezuela and Haiti. It notes U S vessels deter conflict by presence, with Cuba as the only case of actively policing a street fight to end the disturbance.

United States Caribbean Machias Marietta Ranger Nicaragua Colombia Venezuela Haiti Cape Haitien Cuba

Free sample tablets offered at local drug stores

When you wake with a bad taste in the mouth, visit A E Howell in Socorro or W M Borrowdale in Magdalena for a free sample of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. The tablets also cure biliousness, sick headache and constipation.

A. E. Howell Socorro W. M. Borrowdale Magdalena Chamberlain

Judge Hamilton predicts big Eagle Mining push at White Oaks and Bonita

El Paso attorney Judge H B Hamilton, counsel for Eagle Mining, says the company expects to spend millions developing mines at White Oaks and Bonita and to buy the Old Abe mine there. A $20 000 advance payment is at risk if the purchase falls through. Parsons mines yield ore worth 4 to 6 dollars per ton and Eagle plans a huge plant to process hundreds of tons daily at under a dollar per ton, with strong profits. Hamilton praises El Paso’s prosperity and forecasts two great cities in the Southwest, El Paso and Albuquerque.

H. B. Hamilton el Paso Journal- Democrat Hamilton Eagle Mining Company White Oaks Bonita Abe Parsons Upper Eagle Company Judge Hamilton Albuquerque Journal-Democrat

Dysentery Cured Without the Aid of a Doctor

Mr. T. A. Pinner of Drummond Tennessee credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with curing his dysentery after a single bottle without a doctor. The medicine is praised as best for bowel complaints and is sold by A E Howell Socorro and W M Borrowdale Magdalena. A Philadelphia teacher's Memorial Day joke about why the flag is on top of the schoolhouse ends with a student’s witty reply.

T. A. Pinner Drummond, Tenn A, E, Howell Socorro W. M. Borrowdale Magdalena West Philadelphia Philadelphia Times A. E. Howell

All Were Saved From Long illness by Dr King’s Discovery

J H Johnston of Broughton Ga recalls years of bronchitis and incapacity until Dr King’s New Discovery cured him and his wife’s asthma. The ad touts it as the best croup medicine for throat and lung diseases with guaranteed bottles 50c and 1.00 and free trial bottles at druggists. Subscribe for Tue Currants.

J. H. Johnston Broughton Theos Dr. King

Passing of The West and the new order of things

In a nuanced editorial from the Tacoma Ledger the old west is said to have faded with frontier life, replaced by eastern methods and lingering western energy. The piece contrasts speculative risk with practical remedies, citing Chamberlain's Colic medicine as essential and noting sales in multiple towns.

Tacoma Ledger

Dr Kings New Life Pills Secret Claim

An advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills with claims of sprightly step flawless skin and rosy complexion. It pledges all organs active digestion good no headaches and no blues. Priced at 25 cents at all druggists.

Dr. King

California Seaside Excursions Ticket Sale Notice

Tickets on sale Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays May through September for round trips to San Francisco at 55 dollars and to Los Angeles San Diego Santa Monica and Redondo Beach at 35 dollars Return limit November 30 1902 One fare for the round trip to Omaha Neb October 13 14

San Francisco Los Angeles San Diego Santa Monica Redondo Beach Omaha Neb

Notable Names List From A Local Event

A roster of individuals including Matias Contreras A F Rouiller F Blackington and Abran Abeyta appears in a community record. Other names such as ermene G Baca ajamin Sanches Jones Torres Elfeyo Bach are listed in the same section, reflecting attendees or participants in a local affair.

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