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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1903
Page
2
BE A DRAKE reports Socorro postoffice status and notes New Mexico demands statehood at the 57th Congress. It cites early season county house cleaning, urges bond requirements for officials with solid surety firms, and comments on legislature's brief session and payroll trimming. It also observes local newspapers' political silence.
The text argues that dividing Socorro County should serve legitimate purposes and benefit all, but condemns schemes that merely advance personal political interests.
In Washington a delegation of prominent New Mexico citizens unanimously backs Hon. A A Fullman for the fifth district judgeship. The endorsement, widely supported, signals strong local confidence and hints at a forthcoming vacancy.
The Chieftain will promptly publish the state of Socorro county finances as soon as it can be determined and will continue to report periodically. The county currently has a treasurer and collector whose integrity is trusted and who has promised to provide all requested information about the office's affairs.
A recent Socorro county Republican convention echoed statewide praise for Governor Otero’s administration. The decisive endorsement follows prior supporting statements from President McKinley and Roosevelt, highlighting broad approval of public leadership.
Hox H H Mowara, a Socorro county representative in the territorial assembly, has introduced a bill to require proper bonds for territorial and county officials. The Chieftain indicates it has not received a copy of the proposed bill.
The text notes that the speaker cannot discuss the merits of the measure but admits there is room for improvement in territorial laws and assumes Mr How ard's bill is at least a step in the right direction.
Tue Cumtram urges the territorial legislature to require county treasurers to deposit public funds in reputable banks earning interest. The measure could boost county revenue and reduce funds being used in private business, preventing disastrous outcomes and serving the public interest.
Brack Hewes of Albuquerque voices the view that harmony should now prevail among Socorro County Republicans. The piece notes discontent linked to Frank Hubbel’s interventions in Lorre County politics and suggests that the county’s Republican organization will be strengthened against meddling, with future unity built on a firmer, harm-proof basis.
Baron de Constant lauds President Roosevelt as the veritable statesman of the Twentieth Century. The French deputy and Hague tribunal member notes his foresight, calm methods, and decisive action through emergencies. He credits Roosevelt with American remedies to peril and reform, despite early political resistance.
A Star editorial notes the president receives support from many, but his own party's ranks show the least appreciation due to subservience to special interests rather than disbelief in his policies. The piece stresses political dynamics and internal party pressure shaping public stance.
The Globe-Democrat notes a drift in U S wheat exports from New York to other ports. New York fell from 35 percent in 1899 1900 to 22 percent in 1901 02 while New Orleans surged from 9 1/2 to 20 percent. Shifts follow railroad routes favoring Atlantic seaboard hubs and the Mississippi valley.
A claim that every bottle is warranted and money will be refunded if not satisfied after using two thirds. Promoted as the best remedy for la grippe coughs colds croup and whooping cough and said to prevent pneumonia. Sold by A E Howell So cor ro W M Borrowdale Magdalena.
A Chicago News line recalls a scene of theatrical whimsy where a woman asks a man if he loves birds and, with sudden deftness, plays piano and sings. The quote “Oh would I were a Bird” anchors a playful exchange, while a separate Holland quote warns idleness is the sepulcher of a living man.
New Mexico citizen writes to the Washington Post arguing that illiteracy among those over ten fell from 64.2 percent in 1880 to 29.4 percent in 1900, a rate of improvement he claims outpaces any state or territory. He asserts natives include indigenous peoples and that territorial governance hindered but would not prevent faster statehood gains.
Wateh St Louis markets the World’s Pair event to be held in St Louis in 1904. The Globe-Remocrat urges broad subscription to its paper, claiming unrivaled preeminence and wide circulation across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and worldwide English readers.
Mrs. Johanna Soderholm of Fergus Falls Minnesota dislocated her shoulder and a surgeon reset it. Her son bought Chamberlain's Pain Balm for sprains and soreness which quickly relieved pain and helped her sleep. He then recommended it to others. product sold by A. B. Howell Socorro and W. M. Borrowdale Magdalena.
The Great Lakes end November marks the season closure as statistics show 77,408 vessels of over 71 million net tons arriving and 77,899 clearances of over 72 million tons in the first eleven months. Cleveland leads with 5,037,282 tons, followed by Duluth, West Superior, Milwaukee, Chicago, and Buffalo above four million. Ocean ports like New York, London, and Hong Kong handled similar yearly tonnages in earlier years, per Scientific American.
The Denver Republican frowns on efforts to popularize horse flesh as food. It warns such campaigns are a step toward automobile steaks and trivializes eating horses. Subscription pitches and reader prompts appear after the main opinion.
A garbled OCR fragment lists numerous names and initials across varied surnames and affiliations, including Greenwald, Padilla, Leandre, Baca, Sanchez, Torres, Cooney, Collins, Sedillo, Fitch, and others, interspersed with odd abbreviations and titles, lacking clear context or events. The block appears to be a partial roster or index from a mining or local records page with no coherent narrative.
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