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The Socorro Chieftain

Location

Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1906

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Constitution Makers New Mexicans Urge Choosing Men of Character

The Santa Fe New Mexican editorial argues New Mexico needs capable, experienced citizens on the Constitutional Convention. It notes several former state and territorial figures, including Henry L. Waldo and L. Bradford Prince, and lists other survivors from the 1890 convention who could contribute to framing a new constitution.

Santa Fe New Mexican New Mexican New Mexico Henry L. Waldo Las Vegas California L. Bradford Prince New York Taos Valencia Rio Arriba Socorro Warren Bristol R. Haberland B. S. Rodey J. A. Whitmore L. R. S. Paulin R. M. White E. 8. Stover Alejandro Sandoval Marcos C. de Baca Perfector Armijo A. C. Voorhees E. W. Fox Martin Lohman C. B. Eddy T. W. Heman Mateo Lujan Trinidad

County Commissioners Set County Levies and Boundaries

The county board fixed levies for general funds school fund road fund and more. They created precincts No 33 and No 24 and authorized payments to attorneys and jurists. A 50 resident petition triggered precinct creation. Mathews received a 50 year telephone franchise and delinquent Bosque del Apache taxes were settled with bonds and fees distributed. Subscribe Tor The Chieftain.

Court House Dionicio Baca Quirino Baca Socorro County Rio Grande Eduardo Jaramillo Alfredo Armijo Abran Contreras A. A. Sedillo H. M. Dougherty la Joya T. J. Matthews Socorro Telephone Co Socorro Company Dougherty and Sedillo W. E. Kelly José E. Torres

Teacher's Institute Opens in Socorro and Sierra Counties

The joint teachers institute for Socorro and Sierra counties began in the second ward school with President C M Light of the Silver City Normal School conducting the session. Jose Antonio Torres was elected chairman, Frank L Garcia vice president, and Martin Lopes secretary. Professor Hiram Hadley spoke on the institute's work while attendance reached thirty five. Local names and notes fill the roll including students and residents, with hopes for telephonic connection to the outside world.

Socorro Sierra Counties José Antonio Torres Socorro County Torres C. M. Light Silver City Normal School Doctor Light Delia L

School of Mines elects Eaton and Smith to key chairs in geology and mining

The School of Mines Board of Trustees elected Harry N. Eaton of New York to the geology chair and R. V. Smith of the University of Utah to mining and metallurgy. W. S. Twining was reappointed head of the preparatory department. Eaton and Smith bring strong credentials and experience to the faculty. Mayor Bursum continues improvements in Socorro, funding water system, street work, and playa improvements with local business support. W. S. Fullerton reports favorable stock conditions in Socorro county amid good water and grass after heavy snows and expects a prosperous season. Albuquerque Citizen.

Jade Contreras Ceboyeta Father Moog BE. A. Contreras Hilario Gonzalez Mikes Board of Trustees School of Mines C. T. Brown Harry N. Eaton New York R. V. Smith University of Utah R. W. Twining Eaton Colgate University Harvard University Smith Consolidated Gold Mines Company Tuscarora Nevada Utah Mayor Bursum Socorro Kittrell Bursum Bernard Street Catholic Church Fischer Avenue Messrs. Jas. G. Fitch Abran Abeytas Mounted Police Datil Mountains Socorro County Fullerton Albuquerque

Chieftain Complimented By New Mexican For Earthquake Tough

The Santa Fe New Mexican praises Socorro Chieftain for steady reporting during a week of 50 to 60 seismic shocks in which editorials and news remained bright. Anton Mayer is lauded for keeping the paper running amid the tremors as readers praised the publication’s courage and steadiness. Also notes catarrh cure claims from Hall’s company and lists recent marriage licenses in the probate office, plus a mining output report for 1908 by Dr BF Jones.

Socorro New Mexico Santa Fe New Mexican Gem City Sunshine Territory New Mexican Socorro Chieftain Anton Mayer Hail Hall F. J. Caenry A Toledo BF. A. Jones Treasury Department United States Albuquerque

Bursum Returns from Albuquerque Visit

Hon. H. O. Bursum arrived Wednesday morning after a two or three day trip to Albuquerque. He was said to be consulting with leading political figures of the territory, suggesting possible developments in politics.

H. O. Bursum Albuquerque

Mayor Bursum Denies Turmoil in Socorro Plans Hotel

Socorro mayor H C Bursum assures residents no new earthquake damage beyond light tremors and notes ongoing water tunnel work. preparations underway for a thirty room hotel on Bernard Street near the park as the town returns to normal. The article also carries a letter from Captain Geo H Pettis, now Rhode Island State Sealer, praising local coverage and joint statehood debates.

H. C. Bursum Socorro Albuquerque Bursuim Bursum Bernard Street W. E. Martin Geo. H. Pettis Mr. Martin Captain Pettis Socorro County Providence Rhode Island R. L Wm. —. Martin New Mexico New Mexican Review Gro

Earthquake scare ends as tremor eases in Socorro

Earthquake fears subside with only light tremors remaining in Socorro. Officials report no serious damage while warning against sensational newspaper reports that caused unnecessary alarm across the territory. Fresh vegetables advertised at Winkler's.

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