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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1907
Page
2
Hon. Harvey M. Richards, councilman for this district, should be remembered for voting against repealing the law that taxes all sheep in the county where they graze, regardless of the owner’s residence.
The New Mexico press is in a spicy dispute as three leading dailies slug it out with harsh terms like war and blackguard exchanged freely, showing a fierce, public feud.
There are grazing in Socorro county not less than a hundred thousand sheep belonging to non-resident owners. The repeal of the present law authorizing the taxation of these sheep in Socorro county rather than in the county in which the owner resides would be a rank injustice to the tax payers of this county. It would increase their tax burden by exactly the amount that would go to neighboring counties. Sometime there may be a means of calling to account any member of the thirty-seventh legislative assembly who shall lead a stand in the perpetration of such an outrage.
The legislative council unanimously voted to repeal the section of the incorporation law requiring all corporations in New Mexico to file annual reports with the secretary of the territory. It argued the reports serve no public purpose and criticized the law as unnecessary and denounced by the public.
Territorial editors oppose a plan to appoint county school superintendents by the territorial board, arguing it would deprive voters of a voice. They contend popular participation educates citizens through experience and that self governed administration serves all best.
A Santa Fe scene shows a Goop Republican from Socorro county advocating two proposed laws not yet on the thirty-seventh legislative assembly calendar. One measure would authorize railroad companies to withhold certain powers from public authorities, reflecting debate over railroad regulation and governance.
The article discusses possible laws for the territory including payroll deductions for poll taxes and births and deaths kept in probate offices. It notes support for the ideas and cites opinions from editors. Also included are anecdotes and ads for Chamberlain remedies and local curiosities.
A promotional health notice touts Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a trusted remedy for women’s ailments. It emphasizes no alcohol or narcotics, a long cures record, physician endorsement, and invites letters to J R Pierce in Buffalo for confidential advice.
A column cites a better method for papering lime washed walls using vinegar enhanced paste and a dust free prep. It then presents a 1907 divorce action in Socorro County, Amy Gordon Falkinburg vs Bert B Falkinburg, alleging cruel treatment and other grounds with a request for custody of a three year old, set to proceed if the defendant does not respond by March 16, 1907, in Socorro Court, with Elfego Baca as attorney.
Lucy Newcomb sues Charles Davis and A F Nichol in Socorro County for failure to fund 1897 1899 labor on the Consolidated Mine located in Cooney Mining District. Martha J. Shelton claims ownership via forfeiture under Section 2324 after advancing $100 per year and seeks judgment and exclusion of defendants from any interest. Notice requires appearance by April 4, 1907. Attorneys listed: Harllee & Barnes, Silver City. County clerk seal date January 28, 1907.
Notice to J A Lawrence that $1000 has been expended for labor and improvements on the White Clay mining claim in Cooney district Socorro County New Mexico for year ending December 31 1906. If after 90 days the share is not paid the claimant’s interest will be forfeited to the undersigned Guo W Rows Glenwood Socorro County.
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