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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1905
Page
1
Summary of Socorro County finances shows May month end balance of 315,980 with cash on hand and collections totaling 1,873,172 across bank accounts. Details mention county funds balance and cash figures from the month end.
A study by Dr. Keyes of the School of Mines at Socorro details artesian conditions across the Estancia Plains and Jornada del Muerto and outlines plans for public release in a federal special bulletin. It also notes an underground water survey of the Rio Grande valley in New Mexico and plans for a geological mining map of the territory.
Historic clash in the Korea Straits ends in decisive Japanese victory. The Russian fleet is destroyed or captured, with 4 000 prisoners and 7 000 to 9 000 killed or wounded. Admiral Rojestvensky captured with injuries. Japan suffers minimal damage. The battle, long and intense, concludes with dawn, leaving Russia defeated and calls for peace surfacing.
The Presbyterian church in Socorro will keep Rev B Frasar as pastor for another year. Citizens contributed over 300 dollars toward his support, with 50 dollars contingent on the subscription list. The church will cover hymnals repairs heating janitor services. board of home missions adds 420 dollars and the Ladies Aid provided free manse rooms.
County Treasurer José E. Torres reports a favorable funds balance, countering prior predictions of bankruptcy. The court fund on hand enables a long district court term and clearance of many cases from two to three years. Also notes social and church announcements including Miss Ricker's solo, Fraser's sermons, and Ladies Aid meeting. milch cow for sale. subscription plea for The Chieftain.
Memorial Day exercises in Socorro were elaborate though Hon. A A Freeman could not attend to deliver his address. The program opened with patriotic tunes by the San Miguel band, a choir of about twenty girls singing America, and remarks by Mayor Aniceto C Abeytia and Rev PF Fraser. The procession included territorial mounted police, veterans of both wars, band, flower girls, and carriages. Cemeteries had flowers and tributes to ex soldiers and friends. The day closed with more music. An afternoon gathering at the Leeson mansion celebrated the old soldiers with cards, food, and hospitality hosted by Mesdames Leeson and O Gara.
Round trip excursion tickets to San Francisco and Los Angeles area on sale every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday. Fares listed 855.00 to San Francisco 35.00 to Los Angeles Pasadena and Santa Monica. Final limit 40 1908 JAQUES Santa Fe Agt Fresh vegetables at Winkler's.
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