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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1904
Page
2
The article notes Japan and Russia easing tensions with a notable diplomatic victory. It also reports Senator Ducrain of Nebraska facing bribery charges, proven but unlikely to face penalties due to a flimsy technicality, stirring public opinion.
On Saturday January 30 the territorial committee fixed the time and place to hold the territorial Republican convention. Delegates will be chosen to attend the national convention in Chicago on June 21 to nominate Theodore Roosevelt for president. Senator Hanna denied any candidacy while noting ongoing clamor from supporters. If Hanna were nominated, his election would be a foregone conclusion.
The Tun board of county commissioners closed a seven day session by paying the last quarter of 1901 bills. They claim credit for meeting all obligations incurred by themselves and predecessors. A tax rate reduction for county purposes may be expected, and the record earns commendation.
The investigation shows criminal carelessness caused the Iroquois Theatre fire in Chicago. Authorities tighten ordinances and impose strict supervision on public assemblies to prevent a repeat. The gruesome remains inspire global eloquence and reform.
Gusneai Ciarrex, newly named chief of the general staff, rises from the ranks and dismisses gossip about heroism. He says the stories are plain yarns, and he and other army officers simply do their duty and push forward without fanfare.
The Globe-Democrat notes Republican papers expect New York to tilt against Roosevelt in 1904 unless a strong candidate appeals to business interests. Cleveland and Gorman are seen as safe Democrats, yet neither can unite key states or win broad support. Wall Street finical foe fears a Democrat victory but still backs Roosevelt’s restraint on antitrust.
Ex Secretary Olney at the Mc Clellan dinner in New York implies Cleveland could be induced to accept the nomination with the right pressure. Others in the Cleveland camp express similar views though Cleveland has declined, making him a possible if unlikely candidate. The piece argues Democrats have limited win power since Buchanan and stresses keeping Cleveland in play.
The article discusses Cleveland's possible nomination and the GOP interest in featuring a strong Democratic rival. It also recounts a Webster anecdote from Boston and various brief items including a Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy testimonial and a poker raid joke from New York Telegraph.
A friend asks if the baby talks. The disgusted little brother jokes the baby need not talk because it can yell to get anything it wants from the house. This vignette from Stray Stories showcases humorous domestic perspective.
An advertisement praises Dr Ling's New Life Pills for stomach and liver issues. It claims they relieve and cure ailments, priced at 25 cents and sold by all druggists with a Tug Curerrain subscription offer.
Miss Sharpe recalls a dance with you while a Philadelphia Press note touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a universal pain reliever and cure for wounds burns bruises and piles at 25 cents from all druggists.
A London military paper cites an English general who paid a cabman for driving to the war office. The cabman quips it took three years to finish the war, while a doorkeeper confirms the general identity as Gen Blank. A lengthier ad touts Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a remedy for indigestion and constipation with a local testimonial.
A congressman courted a young lady during a session and escorted her to the house. On session’s end he offered flowers and asked for a pledge. She moved to amend by omitting all after the word hand, and the proposal was adopted unanimously.
A fragmented OCR record lists numerous individuals with titles and roles including police magistrate city attorney treasurer marshal and school regents officials. The text names Juan J. Baca and others in organizational roles across municipal and educational bodies.
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