Col J Francisco Chaves Assassinated in New Mexico
Col J Francisco Chaves longtime New Mexico public instruction head and Torrance County Republican was killed near Pinos Wells during a visit to Salas. A half blood Indian named Valles was arrested amid strong evidence. Chaves had warned of outlaws in the region. Born 1833 in Bernalillo County, he served under Kit Carson and held multiple political and military roles before becoming superintendent of public instruction in 1891.
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Socorro
W. EB. Martin
Col. J. Francisco Chaves
Territorial
New Mexico
Estancia
Albuquerque
J. Francisco Chaves
Torrance County
Progreso
Mr. Salas
Manzano Mountains
Valles
J. Franco Chaves
Los Padillas
Bernalillo County
St. Louis Unity
New York City
Fishkill
New York
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Chaves
Kit Carson
First
New Mexico Infantry
Abraham Lincoln
Valverde
Fort Wingate
McCormack
Territory of
Arizona
Prescott
United States
Second
Territorial Legislative Assembly
Territorial Council
Valencia County
Territory
Amado Chaves Named Superintendent of Public Instruction
Governor Otero appoints Amado Chaves to fill the vacancy after Col. J. Francisco Chaves death. Chaves, a Columbia Law School graduate, has held Valencia county offices and Santa Fe roles including speaker of the house and mayor. He is the first superintendent under the current school system and will serve until the 36th legislative assembly session.
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Santa Fe
Otero
Amado Chaves
J. Francisco Chaves
Thirty-Sixth Legislative Assembly
Chaves
Law Department
Columbia University
Washington, D. C
Valencia County
House of Representatives
Twenty-Fourth
Mothers Health Warning and Minute Cough Cure Ad
Health notice advising mothers to watch for coughs and respiratory illnesses in children. Promotes Stop Them in a Minute Cough Cure as the best remedy, described as harmless and pleasant, sold by Socorro Drug and Supply Co.
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Socorro Drug and Supply Co
de Witt
J. L. Tucker
Centre
Ala
Samuel Gage
North Bush
Term of Court if funds allow in Socorro county
Hon Frank W Parker arrives to possibly hold a district court term for Socorro. Court convenes, grand jury empaneled, and jurors named. Interpreter and bailiff appointed. Also notes on Judge Martin’s efficient service. Catarrh Cure advertisement appears, offering $100 if not effective. Mrs P J Savage travels to Albuquerque for medical treatment while friends hope for recovery.
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Parker
Socorro County
Frank W. Parker
Third Judicial District
Socorro
Rafael Lopez
James Berry
Nepomuceno Baca
F. A. Katzenstein
A. Mayer
Severo A. Baca
Nestor P. Eaton
H. R. Harrischer
Domingo A. Ortega
Juan José Zimmerly
W. E. Martin
Mr. Martin
New Mexico
P. J. Savage
Albuquerque
St Joseph’s Hospital
Delegates Rodey Seeks Joint Statehood and Buildings Aid
Albuquerque Citizen reports Delegate Bernard Rodey departs for Washington to press the joint statehood bill and win public buildings for Las Vegas and Albuquerque. He vows firm resolve to passage with amendments and continues service for New Mexico’s interests while balancing workload. A separate note advertises De Witch Hazel Salve as a trusted household remedy and includes patient endorsements from Alabama and New Mexico residents. The Santa Fe couple Miss Teresa Gildersleeve and Mr Raymond B. Rivenburg wed in a Santa Fe ceremony at the bride’s grandparents’ home. The piece ends with a brief mention of the Repo express between Albuquerque and Rincon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard S. Rodey
Washington
Congress
New Mexico
Mr. Rodey
Las Vegas
Albuquerque
Senate
House
Teresa Gildersleeve
Raymond B. Rivenburg
Santa Fe
Col
Be, W. Eaton
Eston Avenue
Rincon
World’s Fair Closes After Missouri Holiday Proclaimed
The Louisiana Purchase Exposition closed in St Louis with the day named a holiday in Missouri by Governor Dockery. Total attendance reached about 18.3 million across the fair.
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Louisiana Purchase
Aneney
St. Louis
Missouri
Dockery
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Price Bros.'& CO
Whitney Company
Albuquerque, N. M
Woods
P.N. Yunker
First National Bank
Joshua 8. Reynolds
M.W. Flournoy
Frank McKee
C.K. Newhall
United States Depository
A. & P. Railroads
Col. Chavez
Pines Wells
Assa
Socorra
Santa
Wrer CO
Chicaca
Hall
F. J. Curway & Co
Weold Iy
Rodey
Rivenburg-Gildersleave
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