Joint Statehood Bill Advances in Senate Committee
Senate Committee on Territories reports the joint statehood bill favorably and expects Senate passage. Delegates Andrews and other supporters push for New Mexico and Arizona admission with five million dollars for public schools and vast public lands. A minority report may confine provisions to Oklahoma and Indian Territory, omitting New Mexico and Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Committee On Territories
Baird
California
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
New Mexico
Arizona
Mexico
Otero
Brodie
Andrews
Wilson
Washington
House
Pennsylvania
New York
Court Proceedings Under Judge Parker Satisfactions and Adjournment
A busy court week ends with plans for final adjournment next Friday due to funds shortage. Judge Frank W. Parker praised for firm courteous handling. Cases include Camilo Carillo murder bail set at 10000 and Bruton party murder bail 7000 each. others continued or resolved with plea and sentence in 90 days and 75 dollars fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Parker
Judge Parker
Territory
Camilo Carillo
Chas
B. Bruton
Jack Bruton
Lock Cornett
Claude L. Rols
Ralph Baird
Geo. Habel
John H. Tucker
Robert Ross
Jesus J. Gallegos
Cornelio Aragon
Judge Baker Removed From New Mexico Bench
President Roosevelt removes Judge Benjamin S. Baker from the second judicial district of New Mexico on charges raised by Albuquerque's Good Government League. An investigation and a special agent visit supported the action. Ira A. Abbott of Haverill, Mass, named as Baker's successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin S. Baker
Second Judicial District of
New Mexico
Roosevelt
Good Government League of
Albuquerque
Judge Baker
Washington
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure For Catarrh
The readers are told that catarrh can be cured in all stages by Hall's Catarrh Cure a constitutional treatment. It is claimed to act on blood and mucous surfaces to destroy the disease foundation and strengthen the constitution. The advert offers one hundred dollars for any failure to cure and invites testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
FF. J. Cannny & Co
de Witt
J. L. Tucker
Centre
Ala
Samuel Gage
North Bush
N. Y
DeWitt
Socorro Drug and Supply Co
Reward Offered for Lost Notarial Registry Book
A notice seeks the return of a small blue covered book of notarial registries lost between the depot and Los Ranchos de la Joya. The finder will receive ten dollars for recovery of the book and its contents, including a five dollar bill.
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Los Ranchos de la Joya
Moving Picture Show With Six Diamond Lensed Machines
Beaty Bros. present a $10,000 moving picture show with six machines and Diamond projecting lenses. The program includes colored films, illustrated songs, and acts by Prof. Shary and Mr. and Mrs. Mounts. Garcia opera house hosts on Monday December 19 with tickets 25 35 and 50 cents. Leeson’s store selling at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaty Bros
Casey
Johnson
Slocum
Shary
Clark Mounts
Mounts
Holy City
Garcia Opera House
Leeson’s
Tramp Found Dying Near Railroad Track
A tramp named Thomas Dunn was found dying yesterday morning along the railroad line near San Marcial. He died on the way to Albuquerque and had reportedly served time in Socorro jail. He was buried today. Chas. Russell requests his Chieftain address be changed to Morenci Arizona, and the letter head suggests he worked at the Monte Carlo Saloon.
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San Marcial
Albuquerque
Thomas Dunn
Socorro
Chas. Russell
Morenci
Arizona
Russell
Monte Carlo
Socorro Irrigation Co Organizes to Demonstrate Feasibility
A meeting at John E. Griffiths office chose ten incorporators and elected directors to form the Socorro Irrigation Co. to pump from the Rio Grande underflow and reclaim about thirty acres near town. The move aims to attract capital for similar ventures and develop local resources. DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve ads appear amid local notices and a Magdalena safe robbery trial concludes with Bauer found guilty.
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John E. Griffith
Rio Grande
Socorro Irrigation Co
Messrs. M. Cooney
W. A Fleming Jones
W. G. Hammel
Grand Ball at the Opera House by Barnes and Olguin
A grand ball will be held at the opera house on Monday December 26 hosted by L. N. Barnes and Ramon Olguin. Organizers pledge every effort to ensure an enjoyable evening for dancers and guests.
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Opera House
L. N. Barnes
Ramon Olguin
Presbyterian Bazaar Raises Over Two Hundred Dollars
The Presbyterian bazaar last night at the K of P hall drew a good crowd and earned 206 dollars 80 cents to reduce the parsonage debt. Booths sold items from supper to candy with Miss Helen Terry selling leftovers and the ladies aid society planning a 2 30 p m meeting at Mrs Kutgner s home.
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K. of P. Hall
Aid Society
Aretta
Helen Terry
Ladies’ Aid Society
Governor Otero Heads to Washington to Oppose Statehood
Governor Otero traveled from Santa Fe to Washington to oppose New Mexico joining the union under the joint state plan. He plans to align with Governor Brodie and, with Arizona support, seek to delay senate action and argue that a NM majority opposes joint statehood.
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Otero
Santa Fe
Washington
New Mexico
Brodie
Arizona
Senate
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Murder in Old San Marcial Shock Town Fiasco
A stabbing at Old San Marcial ends in the death of Petra Sanches as David Cuellar allegedly strikes five times. Witness L. V. Medley arrives from Magdalena as a court case unfolds in Judge Parker's court.
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San Marcial
Old San Marcial
Petra Sanches
David Cuellar
L. V. Medley
Magdalena
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Price Bros.'& CO
Whitney Company
Senate Committee On
Territories
Ben
Baker
Tramp
Price Baking Powder
Chicago
Boware
Tony T. Bauer
James Grimes
the Presbyterian Bazaar
Will
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