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The Socorro Chieftain

Location

Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1907

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Lucero Proposes Rio Grande Improvement Lease Bill

Representative Francisco Lucero y Montoya of Bernalillo introduces lease bill No. 74 to fund Rio Grande improvements from the permanent water fund. The measure allocates 5000 to Bernalillo, 2000 Valencia, 2000 Sandoval, 2000 Sierra, and 1000 Rio Arriba, totaling 14000, with 17000 already in funds. Work would be ordered by county boards and approved by the territorial irrigation engineers.

Albuqueran Mornin Journal Francisco Lucero Y Montoya Bernalillo County Rio Grande Sulzer Lucero Rio Grate Valencia County Sandoval County Sierra County Rio Arriba County Boards of Boards of County Commissioners Territorial Irrigation Engineers

Arraignment in Chavez murder case in Torrance county

Domingo Valles Arraigned in Estancia district court before Judge Mann on charges of murdering Col. J. Francisco Chaves. He pleaded not guilty and no trial date set. Valles is father of Eliseo Valles, inmate serving life for the Manzano mountains double murder.

Domingo Valles District Court Torrance County Estancia Edward A. Mann J. Francisco Chaves Valles Eliseo Valles Socorro County Colorado Manzano Mountains

Masonic Officers Elected at Socorro Lodge No 9

At a regular convocation of Socorro Lodge No 9 on Tuesday evening officers for the ensuing year were elected. They include Geo. BE. Cook as W M Rue N Hines as S W Henry May as J W W M Borrowdale as Treasurer Dr Chas G Duncan as Secretary J P Chase as Treasurer Officers also named Jas G itch S D E A Drake J D H A Brachvogel S B L Smart J S.

Socorro Lodge No. 9 Geo. BE. Cook W. M Rue N Hines S. W Henry May J W W. M. Borrowdale Treas Dr. Chas G. Duncan J. P. Chase Jas G.itch S. D E. A. Drake J. D H. A. Brachvogel B. L. Smart J. S

Miner Francis Luna Killed in Government Mine Collapse

A coal miner named Francis Luna, about forty, was crushed to death by a falling rock at the Government mine owned by Carthage Fuel Co. He resided in Lemitar and(left a wife and two children). News notes Hoffman couple arriving in Socorro to reside and start a local business.

Carthage

Delegates Andrews Bills Move in Congress for New Mexico Projects

A Santa Fe New Mexican dispatch reports House resolutions 12857 and 12858 introduced by Delegate W. H. Andrews advanced. The first would validate the Thirty-Sixth Legislative Assembly acts and authorize bonds for Lisane Asylum Las Vegas New Mexico Military Institute Roswell, College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts Mesilla Park, and armories in Las Vegas and Albuquerque. The second would permit Taos County to refund its debt at lower interest. Both passed the House and head to the Senate.

Washington Santa Fe New Mexican W. H. Andrews Thirty-Sixth Legislative Assembly of New Mexico Lisane Asylum Las Vegas New Mexico Military Institute Roswell College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts Mesilla Park Albuquerque Committee On Territories House Senate Council Judiciary Committee American Architological Institute Sargent Territorial Santa Fe Central Railway Citizens’ Committee Torrence County Legislative Assembly Santa Fe

Rio Grande to Boom This Spring Amid Higher Flows

The Albuquerque Journal reports the Rio Grande has doubled its flow in two weeks and swirls lively under Barelas bridge piers. Strong spring runoff expected with ample snow and stored moisture, though no floods foreseen.

Rio Grande Barelas Bridge Albuquerque Journal Colorado

Kealer Faces Second Amputation After Hand Injury

M. Kealer, who once lost a finger requiring amputation, must undergo another operation as the wound fails to heal and the entire hand remains affected. He has endured much suffering and is receiving support from friends.

M. Kealer

Legislature Decrees Major Employee Cuts and Bills Signed

The legislature orders staffing drop from ninety four to twenty seven to meet a fifteen thousand cap. The governor vetoes, but joint resolution four passes to fund employees and contingencies. A payroll system is set with employee signatures and audit filing, while other measures address vacancies and taxing sleeping cars. The Santa Fe tour for lawmakers departs from Santa Fe on a special train.

House Assembly Territorial Auditor Abbott Colfax Messrs Montoya Hudspeth Congress Free Range Solomon Luna EB. V. Chavez F. W. Clancy Col. J. Francisco Chavez

Visit by Bishop Kendrick draws large Socorro attendance

Rt. Rev. J. M. Kendrick, bishop of the diocese including New Mexico and Arizona, conducted morning baptism for Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Mitchell and daughter Lorena O Gara, with witness attendance by Dr. and Mrs. C. G. Duncan and Mr. and Mrs. John Griffith. Evening confirmation followed in Epiphany church, with Gladys Coon and A. M. Skinger among the candidates.

J. M. Kendrick Ico Arizona Epiphany Church A. L. Mitchell Lorena O'Gara Dre C. G. Doncan John Fi. Griffith Kendrick Gladys Coon A.M. Skinger Socorro Il. A. Brachvogel Elmendorf Quemada Little Maysie Cipriano Baca H. M. Perkins San Antonio Carthage Knights of Pythias Terry & Abeyta Yunker Eigh Acres Soro Jas. G. Fitch

Public Lands Leasing Push Draws Western Cattlemen

Washington dispatch reports Senate Agriculture Committee to consider a resolution to lease unreserved public lands for grazing. A large western cattlemen delegation supports the amendment proposed by Senator Burkett, allowing the President to create grazing districts by proclamation. Critics warn it could give big ranchers a monopoly, excluding small holders, with a hearing set for next Monday.

Socorro County Washington Senate Committee On Agriculture Ule Burkett

Death in El Paso Claimed Claire Dorsey at Seventeen

In Socorro the death of Claire Dorsey youngest son of Thos Dorsey occurred Monday in El Paso after a brief illness. He was seventeen, the fourth family fatality in two years.

Socorro Claire Dorsey Thos. Dorsey el Paso Mat

Day Train for Socorro Rumor Reignites Hope

The Santa Fe Railway may run a daylight service between Albuquerque and Socorro both directions with the Helen City schedule spring. Merchants and town leaders anticipate the service and its impact on intermediate points. The article notes a church meeting of the Presbyterian congregation to discuss plans for the coming year led by Pastor H. M. Penis.

Albuquerque Journal Santa Fe Company AL Usingue Dl Puss Helen Citat Mmost Presbyterian Church H. M. Penis Socorro H. M. Dougherty Albuquerque Santa Fe

Former Student Seeks Address Change for Hult

W A E Hult, once a standout at the School of Mines and long connected with the United States Geological Survey, requests changing his Chieftain address from Deming New Mexico to Bewason.

W.A.E. Hult School of Mines United States Geological Avency Ifrom Deming New Mexico

Notable visitors and social events in Socorro and Albuquerque

A series of brief items note visits and activities around Socorro, Albuquerque, Magdalena, and nearby towns. People mentioned include F G Bartlett Abran Abeytia John K Griffith Fred Baldwin L V Medley Nathan Hall H M Dougherty Maysie Baca H M Perkins Miss Alice Wattelet Lilly Radcliffe Joe Wolff J I Batchelder Jr and others. Events span baptisms dances church services and a forthcoming Washington’s Birthday ball with invites issued.

Fred Baldwin Datil L. V. Medley Socorro Magdalena Nathan Hall Water Canon Lilly Radcliffe Lantry Sharpe Construction Company Sunnyside Alburne Joe Wolff San Antonio Texas St. Louis Chicago Loewenstein Brothers H. Batchelder Exeter New Hampshire School of Mines Batchelder Mr. Batchelder

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General Assembly Bocorro County J. Francisco Chavez Socorro Lodge No. 0 Francisco Luna Lomitar L. F. Hoffman Gallatin Tennessee Mrs. Cunningham Hoffman Andrews Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo F. J. Cheney Watome, Kinran & Marvin Visite Socorro Protate Francisco Baldonado Andrellita Rivera Socerro Francisco el. Gonzales Marillita Marquez Luis Lopez Andres Lucero Prudencia Miranda Boleslo Gallegos Verde Cipriana Martinez la Mesa Filomeno Laridta Plajeres Perea Kelly J. EB. Cornett San Marcial Ludie Evaline Stone Rosedale Alejo Romero H. A. ‘True True Tie John &. Griffith Park Street Hugh Five Mesdames Chambon Duncan Dougherty Hill Martin Blackington Mesdames Berry Bhealer Kielen Episcopal Guild Bishop Kendrick Mra G Duncan Matthews Polvadera San Acasio F. G. Bartlett Abran Abeytia John K. Griffith Walter Nelson Silver City Opera House W. H. Herrick Ald Max Fitch Charles R. Keyes Tonopah Goldfield Greenwater Nevada The Alice Wattelet British Columbia
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