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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1902
Page
2
The item notes New Mexico’s push for statehood as the 17th Congress debates the issue, while lamenting jury verdicts and potential tampering. It urges investigation and accountability for court outcomes and questions the warden’s responsibility amid public dissatisfaction.
In South Africa the world rejoices at peace while war remains debated. The text weighs General Sherman against Boer resistance to Britain’s vast military force, noting the Boers’ gallant struggle and the implications for Britain’s future policy toward the conquered people.
The New Mexican printed a Saturday supplement with detailed commencement coverage from the School of Mines and full text of Freeeman's address. It includes Work at the School of Mines, promotional notes, illustrated scenes, and a portrait of Dr. Charles R. Keyes, newly elected director.
The article notes the New School of Mines and its practical curriculum, stressing the need for mining engineers basayers and chemists in the southwest. It mentions Thursday evening exercises and the institution's role in regional education.
The article extols extracting gold silver copper lead iron coal and minerals from local mountains for mankind. It lauds the School of Mic as a high ranking technical institution in the nation and predicts continued advancement in the coming years.
The piece notes that American manufacturing dominates exports while agriculture still supplies two thirds of export value. It discusses coffee and sugar as major imports, cotton as the top export, and contrasts cheese and meats with foreign production gaps. It also explains shifts in import export roles as nations evolve.
James Hayter notes widespread municipal control in Britain with 99 towns owning street railways 40 cities running gas plants and 181 supplying electrical light. London and Liverpool moving toward higher municipal services while Glasgow Liverpool Sheffield Bristol Bradford Manchester Colchester Hull and others expand civic ownership including hotels docks ship canals and utilities.
The Globe Democrat notes British cities like Doncaster Bournemouth Liverpool and others provide free items such as gas hot water and fireworks exhibitions on a slot basis. It praises public ownership and contrasts it with American practices, citing Consul Boyle as impressed by Britain’s progress.
The article recalls Martinique and St Vincent devastation last month, likening it to Vesuvius Pompeii Krakatoa and Liston earthquakes. It notes thirty thousand lives lost in a minute, praises survivor heroism aboard Koraima and Roddam, and shifts to positive vignettes of distant hopeful landscapes and drift toward eternity. It also includes testimonials for Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and a Mexico tale of a girl named Mary Holland who built cattle wealth after hardship, plus Bucklen’s Arnica Salve endorsements.
Lt in His Newspaper George Schaub of New Lebanon Ohio, a reader of the Dayton Volksseitung, purchased Chamberlains Pain Balm for his wife who suffered eight weeks with back pain. After a few days she felt revived and the unbearable pains vanished, restoring her ability to perform household duties. The liniment is sold by A J Howell Socorro W M Barrowdale Magdalena Subscribe for Tan Cumvrar.
Travel sale notices list various city departures with round trip fares and sale dates including Ayraptice Convention Asheville May 8 15 1902 tickets May 5 6 7 one fare. National Baptist Anniversary St Paul May 20 22 on sale May 17 18. Further fares to Portland San Francisco Minneapolis Tacoma Salt Lake City with set sale windows and round trip prices. depot inquiries. Also local anecdotes about liver health and Chamberlain products plus household scenes and a cough remedy endorsement.
The document lists multiple public officials and officeholders in Socorro and surrounding counties including Territorial officers, judges, clerks, educators, and sheriffs. It references the Fieth Judicial District, Santa Fe headquarters, and key figures such as J. F. Chaven Supt Public Instruction, H. O. Bursum Adjutant General, and M. R. Otero.
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