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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1903
Page
2
The article argues Bryan’s 1896 and 1900 platforms still influence Democrats and could aid Republicans by pushing the party toward his isolation of imperialism and tariff ideas. It notes Republican interest in Bryan and his potential impact on the 1904 convention, with references to the Monroe Doctrine and Pacific strategy.
The text describes a planned cable linking San Francisco to Manila via Honolulu and Guam, enabling closer U S communication with Pacific possessions and boosting Asiatic trade. It notes rapid growth in trade and suggests American capitalists are building freight ships and forming steamship lines connected to the continental railway to shorten routes to the Orient. The result would be increased American presence in the Pacific as a major government priority.
Principal officers of the Comanche Mining and Milling company, owners of extensive Grant county properties, will visit Silver City mid month to discuss erecting a new smelter. The firm paid 7000 on the Silver City reduction works after a recent fire, and may rebuild at the old site, using the preserved masonry as a base to cut costs versus the Hearst smelter.
Mrs Mattie Burge of Martinsville Virginia reports relief after using Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy for chronic diarrhoea spanning a decade. Two doses cured her, and she says she has not been troubled since. The remedy is for sale by all druggists.
The territorial fair association plans a landmark Albuquerque fair October 12 to 17 highlighting New Mexico manufactures and mineral resources. Dr. F A Jones leads the world’s fair exhibit drive with minerals, metals, building materials, and mineral waters from Northern New Mexico soliciting display space and urging broad participation to attract local and national attention.
A reader from Colusa California declares 15 years of rheumatism pain ended by Electric Bitters praising it as the greatest medicine for rheumatism and claiming benefits for liver kidney and general debility. The notice promises 500 satisfaction guaranteed by all druggists.
Prey Dead Jd Pres former general manager of the Santa Fe Railway died July 13 after a long illness from kidney trouble at age 51. He joined the railway service at 17 as a messenger on the Ohio and Mississippi, rose to night despatcher, then trainmaster on several lines, later holding roles as superintendent of telegraph and division superintendent. In 1893 he became vice president and general manager of the East Line and Red River Railway and later general manager of the Santa Fe, resigning in 1899.
Secretary Cortelyou strolls near Lincoln statue in Washington where a local visitor claims to recognize a prominent figure. A Washington dispatch reports New Mexico selections for an agricultural college totaling 85,936 acres. Also featured are testimonials for Dr King’s New Discovery and Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets with drugstore availability.
A feisty exchange references unlawful liquor selling and circumstantial evidence as locals discuss a Sabbath sighting. Mamie recalls Smilax's broken heart after a refused offer of damaged goods, while the Washington Star comment mocks the situation. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are advertised as a liver aid.
A garbled OCR list includes numerous surnames and initials such as McMillan Griffith Greenwald Contreras Padilla Baca and Abeyta. The fragment mentions individuals tied to a county context with scattered initials and institutions unclear in this unreadable text.
A satirical exchange features Senator Sorghum admitting little to deserve confidence as politicians face displacements. Washington Star references public trust issues. A light note about Phil Thompson’s age and a quip on marriage and tunnels closes the fragment.
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