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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1902
Page
1
An adjuster from Denver reviewed claims after the Grand Central fire last week. Losses listed include A. F. Katzenstein $175, Liles & Tor $487, and A. C. Abertia $1,200, all settled to the satisfaction of the affected claimants.
Attorneys argue over ballot inspection as two day session ends. Replications filed and costs bonds agreed. Ballots to be examined next week with contestants and respondents awaiting testimony before Judge McMillan. General satisfaction expressed that the case will be decided on its merits and impartially.
Several cases were resolved with judgments or dismissals. Highlights include Hanna v. Bruce with $196.25 awarded by attachment. Broyles v. School District No. 3 with $407.95 judgment on school warrants. Dye v. Crary involving venue change and an appeal granted. Cooney & Morrow v. Kat and Kitteds Mining and Milling Co. with $625.58 in satisfaction and case dismissed.
The preliminary examination of City Marshal Felipe Baca, who shot and killed David Baca at the Windsor hotel, will be conducted next Tuesday at Lemitar before Justice of the Peace Santillanes. Call on Leeson before you make up your mind what that Christmas present shall be.
Washington dispatch notes the omnibus bill admitting New Mexico Arizona and Oklahoma as states will advance with Democratic and at least twelve Republicans pledged to vote yes. A fight at the Willard hotel between ex chief justice Thomas Smith and ex delegate Thomas Catron is reported as statehood tensions rise. Public works issues include a water pipe break near the plaza and vandalism at Howell's drug store, with rail tickets on sale for late December trips.
Socorro sees a bustling mix of visitors from San Antonio Reserve and Datil amid ads for holiday neckwear new building work at Yunker’s opposite Windsor hotel and a fine stationery stock. Community notes report a funeral attendance a new infant son and a divorce filing while weather brings rain and mountain snow along with road improvements on Manzanares avenue.
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