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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1902
Page
2
The item notes New Mexico pushing for statehood in the 57th Congress. It mentions Perce Heney’s shore visit as a rallying point and remarks on Texey McGovern and Ben Tillman as contenders for honors. It also praises Hon. B. S. Rodey for championing statehood with unwavering confidence amid doubts about approval.
Reasonable inducements offered to attract a glove factory to Socorro lauded for city advantages. Each secured institution adds incentive, with Socorro able to be liberal. Tun Cutnrratn acknowledges Governor Otero's 1901 report, noting increasing detail on New Mexico and its attractions.
The first of the week reports say Miss Stone's ransom was paid but the goods were not delivered. The article mocks Bulgarian brigands for sharp bargaining and suggests they should release Miss Stone and permit a lecture tour in the United States with forty percent of the gate receipts as payment.
A captain’s night ly response to Admiral Schley’s appeal presents Roosevelt’s concise judgment on the Santiago battle. He credits Sampson with fleet preparedness, notes Schley’s bravery, and argues neither man issued key orders, calling it ultimately a captain’s fight. The piece emphasizes frankness and courage in presenting the main points.
The controversy is described as unfortunate and uncalled for, dimming a great naval victory. It asserts President Roosevelt's position will influence future historians and calls for no further action in the matter.
A Denver Times opinion argues Cuba can prosper under its own flag with U S. support and notes Cuba's improved systems and finances. It urges a definitive U S. policy declaring the Philippines should receive home rule while the American flag remains, symbolizing humanity and progress.
Taft proposes a phased Philippine government with a qualified suffrage tied to English learning and American institutions, a two chamber local legislature, and a small representation to Washington. He notes U S expansion requires more departments and a Commerce and Labor department may be created, reflecting modern governance needs for a growing nation.
An advertisement warns that members of the Hay Fever Association would fall apart without Dr King s New Discovery for consumption. It claims the remedy cures consumption pneumonia bronchitis and asthma and guarantees throat and lung relief. It promotes 50c and 1 00 sizes with free trial battles at druggists and cites March Ladies Home Journal guidance on neatness and legibility.
A short notice touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a guaranteed remedy for chronic constipation. It claims authentic tablets with genuine C.C.C. labeling and notes the product is not sold in bulk through druggists.
The St Louis Mirror is a twenty eight page weekly edited by William Marion Reedy with a staff of writers covering social religious scientific financial literary and artistic topics. It promotes itself as current affairs review with poetry and short stories and literary reviews offering best books plays and music for merchants teachers professionals students politicians and households.
An old practitioner markets a catarrh remedy named Snuffles promising permanent cure by addressing the disease at its source. The ad touts quick relief for hay fever and cold in the head, claims universal reach, guarantees, and invites readers to order prepaid from Edwin B. Giles & Company Philadelphia with $1. Also notes Handel's Messiah aid to charity and urges action with athletic resolve, mentioning a cheap grand piano via T. J. Leeson.
John H. White president of the Utah Live Stock association calls a statewide cattlemen meeting in Salt Lake City on April 4 during the Mormon conference week. He seeks aid from the National Live Stock association with President Springer and Secretary Martin set to attend. Prominent live stock figures Jerry Simpson of Kansas and M A Daugherty of Nebraska are invited to urge state organization.
A Missouri man credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with great relief after thirty five years of dysentery. Ad lists local sellers. Then a Roscoe anecdote recounts Bunsen and a London meeting with a lady asking about his book Bible Work and his joking reply about death.
A roster of U.S. political and legal figures appears, naming congress members, surveyors, collectors, attorneys, marshals, and land office personnel in Santa Fe. Included are Miguel A. Otero, James W. Raynolds, McMillan, Vance, Morris, McFie, Parker, and others, with offices across the federal administration.
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