Hearings Set on New Mexico Statehood Progress
The Santa Fe New Mexican notes that senate and house committees will begin hearings to evaluate New Mexico’s condition growth population and citizen fitness for statehood. It asserts strong public support with about ninety five percent favoring admission and warns against opposition from a few selfish factions.
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Santa Fe New Mexican
New Mexico
Committee On Territories
Senate
House
Union
Taft Nomination Seen as Practically Assured
Daily developments indicate Mr Taft's nomination is effectively secured and his election is highly probable. The text emphasizes growing confidence in Taft's path to the presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Taft
Bryan Set To Lead Democratic National Convention
The article suggests Mr. Bryan is viewed as a unifying figure who will assemble the Democratic National Convention, with growing confidence that he will guide the gathering and outcomes of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axp
Mr. Bryan
Miner Survives Forty Six Days Underground in Ely Nevada
A miner trapped a thousand feet underground in Ely Nevada for forty six days reportedly emerged with a normal appetite and first requested a chew of tobacco, confirming his survival.
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Ely
Nevada
Principal’s conduct sparks editorials in Las Vacas
The Optic criticizes a Las Vacas school principal, suggesting his temperament and actions align with misfit behavior for a public school teacher. The article frames his conduct as inappropriate for a civilized community and implies he belongs among stereotypes about distant islands.
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Las Vacas
South Sea Island
Sawdust to Paper Could Alleviate Timber Shortage
It is now known that millions of tons of sawdust that would otherwise go to waste may be converted into paper. In view of the looming timber famine this is a fact of considerable importance.
Taxation in New Mexico Requires Levy Not Higher Rates
A reticent stance argues taxation should be levied rather than increased in New Mexico. The text emphasizes the necessity of revenue while avoiding higher tax rates.
Fearless journalism and tax reform debate
The text argues for fearless reporting to reduce taxes for the public while condemning tax dodgers. It notes a fall in Japanese immigration to the United States and mentions Admiral Bob Evans' fleet departing Rio de Janeiro. It questions alarmist agitators predicting doom from the empire of the rising sun.
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United States
Bob Evans
Rio de Janeiro
Straight Republican Victory and Clean Financial Ledger
Voters in Socorro county elected a straight Republican ticket top to bottom for the first time in years. Beginning this year the county books showed all bills paid, with a treasury surplus. Aligning these facts hints at the outcome of the upcoming Albuquerque exposition and irrigation congress, which aim to advance territorial interests. Local papers strongly back the event, promising beneficial results.
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Socorro County
Irrigation Congress
Albuquerque
Congress
Delegate Danecate Anprews pushes NM education funding bill
Danecate Anprews introduced a congressional bill validating acts of the thirty seventh New Mexico legislature. One act funds permanent improvements at several territorial educational institutions. The move shows Andrews active in promoting New Mexico interests.
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Danecate Anprews
Thirty-Seventh Legislative Assembly of
New Mexico
Andrews
Assistant to attorney general flees to Kickapoo land
The Chieftain notes one of the many anticipated assistants to the attorney general has departed for the Kickapoo region. The dispatches of the week suggest he hopes to earn his salary amid concerns over land frauds in the territory.
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Ormsby MecHarg
Kickapoos
Governor Curry and Delegate Andrews push for statehood in Washington
Governor Curry and Delegate Andrews are in Washington this week working for statehood. Letters from both houses of Congress to statehood league members praise their efforts and suggest early results may follow.
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Curry
Washington
Andrews
Statehood
Statehood League
Congress
Dr King’s New Discovery touted for coughs and croup
Empire Georgia resident C O Eldridge endorses Dr King’s New Discovery as the best remedy for coughs colds croup and throat and lung troubles. He reports seven years of use with his children frequently affected by croup. The ad notes prices 50c and 1.00 with a free trial bottle and a money back guarantee in the Chieftain.
Kingston councilman praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy
W O'Reilly Fogarty of Kingston Jamaica writes that one bottle of Chamberlains Cough Remedy relieved a persistent cough quickly and plans to buy another. For sale by all druggists. A steeplejack in New York fell four feet from a flagpole after attempting to climb a ten foot ladder without hand support. He died from the fall, with observers noting vain glory as the motive behind the risky stunt.
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W. O'Reilly Fogarty
Kingston
Jamaica
West Indies
Chamberlain
New York
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy touted for children safety
An advertisement claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is a safe, reliable medicine for children with coughs, colds, croup and whooping cough. It asserts no opium, suitable for babies, and can prevent croup if given early. Another note recalls a cordial newspaper exchange with J Alexander McNutt seeking work.
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Chamberlain's
Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets Restore Health
A letter from Mrs. Jons Lowe of Cooper Maing reports two years of bad stomach trouble cured after using Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. She bought a bottle and has used twelve in total, now fully well. The tablets are advertised as for sale by all.
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Chamberlains
Jons Lowe
Cooper
Maing
Prophet of Cheerfulness and Sunshine Dispenser
The passage laments those who destroy hope and energy, calling them human ravens croaking Nevermore and wishes for a prophet of cheerfulness who dispenses sunshine. It condemns negativity and promotes uplifting influence.
Relief for Rheumatism with Chamberlain Pain Balm
A health note promotes Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a remedy for rheumatic pains claiming it helps rest and sleep. Advert says the product is sold by all druggists and encourages subscribing to The Chieftain.
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Chamberlain
Electric Bitters Promised Cure for Malaria and Ailments
A comical household scene intersects with a medical boast about Electric Bitters sold by druggists, claimed to cure malaria poisons and ailments of stomach, liver, and kidneys. A Frenchman boasts dramatic methods to win back a deserted wife with a Paris bond draw.
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R. M. James
Louellen
Paris
The Price of Peace in a Skin Cure Ad
The advertisement touts Chamberlain's Salve for itchy skin ailments, claiming near instantaneous relief. It lists the price at 25 cents and notes availability from all sellers.
Crusts Shared Over Breakfast Between Father and Son
Master Walter aged five ate the soft toast and offered the crusts to his father who recalled always eating crusts as a boy. The exchange shows a small domestic moment centered on breakfast table habits and a paternal memory.
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Walter
Notice of Homestead Proof in Socorro New Mexico
Public notice from the Department of the Interior Land Office at Las Cruces dated January 6 1908 announces Trent or Pinoyilie New Mexico filed to prove continuous residence and cultivation for Homestead No 3801 issued December 8 1902 covering the SEW SW and SWY SEW of Section 4 and NWY NEY of Section 9 Township 48 Range 13 W before the Probate Clerk in Socorro New Mexico February 17 1908. Witnesses named Justiniano Baca Manuel Chavez Catalina Madrid and Olacio Jaramillo all of Pinoville New Mexico. EvGens Van Pattern Register.
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Deraetmeyt
DeveRton
Lanese
Jacobo Castillo
Dati
N. M
Leandro Gutierres
Datil
Ramon Castillo
Aragon
Jones Aragon
Pineville
Evomsn Vas Patren
Department OF TH Interior
Las
N.M
Trentor Pinoyilie
Socorro
Justiniano Baca
Magdalena
Manuel Chavez
Pinoville
Catalina Madrid
Olosio Jaramillo
EvGens van Pattern
Register
Notice of Final Settlement in Silliman Estate
Henry G. May files final report as administrator of Thomas Cooke Silliman's estate in Socorro County probate court New Mexico. Next regular term set for hearing and passing on the final report. Dougherty Griffith, attorneys for administrator.
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Henry G. May
Socorro County
New Mexico
Thomas Cooke Silliman
Dougherty & Griffith
Socorro
N. M
Huesry G. May
Notice of Suit in Third Judicial District of New Mexico
Notice in the District Court of the Third Judicial District Socorro County New Mexico that Joseph P Rogers sues Mary V Rogers to dissolve marriage adjudicate property rights and grant further relief. Defendant must appear by March 24 1908 or default judgment may be entered. Attorneys Dougherty Griffith Socorro NM Clerk William E Maxrix. Also notice that W H Hughes of Magdalena NM filed Homestead Entry No 3426 dated December 21 1900 with proof to be made January 30 1908 before E H Sweet at Socorro NM. names Zim Gibbons Bob Lewis P Hig tse C T Brown of Socorro NM.
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District Court
Third Judicial District
Territory of
New Mexico
County of
Socorro
Joseph P. Rogers
Jaintiff
Gers
Mary V. Rogers
N. San Pedro Street
San Jos
A. D
Dougherty & Griffith
William E. Maxrix
Department OF the Intrrior
Las Cruces
N. M
W. H. Hughes
Magdalena
E. H. Sweet
Zim Gibbons
Bob Lewis
P. Higtse C.T. Brown
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Master Walter
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Ladies Advisory
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Mary E. Harris
Las Leyes de la Asan Bicn General del Territorio de
Nuevo Mexico
la Sesién Trilésima
Los Terrenos Adentro de la Adicién de Highland de
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Excepto
Solares
Solaren Fraccionales
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Secretario de la Ciudad de Socorro
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J.H. Hilton
Masonic
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Magdalen Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
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