Leper colony bill killed after protest in Washington
In Washington D C March 2 delegates and representatives blocked a plan to place a leper colony in New Mexico. A conference committee report favored the bill but protests led by Delegate-elect Andrews and Rep Sibley of Pennsylvania defeated it. A Denver telegraph on long distance lines to connect Socorro Las Vegas and El Paso was discussed. San Miguel band officers were named for 1905 with Donaciano Torres as president and Antonio Gonzales as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Washington, D. C
Rodey
Conference Committee
House Committee On Territories
Asidrews
House
Sibley
Pennsylvania
Cannon
Andrews
T. J. Matthews
the Telephone Company
Denver
Albuquerque
Socorro
Las Vegas
el Paso
San Miguel Band
Donaciano Torres
Florentino Gallego
Antonio Gonzales
Tomas Fernandes
Legislative Assembly Nominations Confirmed and Busy Session Ahead
The Thirty-Sixth Legislative Assembly nears closure with Governor Otero confirming nominations including George W. Prichard and W. O. Sargent. Bills on bridge Levy authorizations and county vacancy fillings rise as the Forty-Fifth and Forty-Sixth days mark continued activity and a new game warden appointment. The note from Socorro praises Lemitar public school and teacher Julian J. Trujillo for exemplary work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Prichard
W. OG. Sargent
Territorial
J. H. Vaughn
HO. Bursum
Hiram Hadley
A. A. Keen
Charles V. Safford
Wagon Mound
Orty
Otero
Pedro Perea
Howard
Servilleta
Page B. Otero
Negro Murderer Capture at Santa Fe Station Rooming House
Deputy Ed S Stapleton captured John Reynolds a Las Vegas resident wanted for the decapitation of his wife with a hatchet in a jealous rage. Reynolds, who claimed to be from Kentucky, was found at a rooming house near the Santa Fe Station and handcuffed. Sheriff Romero transferred the suspect to the county jail while the victim remained in precarious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Reynolds
Las Vegas
Thos. Jaques
Santa Fe
Arnalds
Ed. S. Stapleton
Kentucky
Stapleton
Hastile
San Miguel
Romero
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Endorsed by Editor
J. L. Tucker, editor of the Harmonizer in Centre Alabama, praises DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for piles, cuts and burns as the best salve on the market. Sold by Socorro Drug and Supply Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
J. L. Tucker
The
Harmonizer
Centre
Ala
Socorro Drug and Supply Co
Stockmen’s cheer and weather in Magdalena area 1905
In Magdalena on March 1 1905 a letter to the Chieftain notes heavy snow and rain over six months unseen in eighteen years and brisk carton sales unusual for the area. Postmaster at Burley José M Sanchez weighs giving up the post office due to mail shortages since N A Field installed a box. Wolves are scarce this winter. trappers may migrate or wait for spring for bear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magdalena
Burley
José M. Sanchez
N. A
Cattle and Horse Protective Assn Meeting Notice
The Cattle and Horse Protective Association of Magdalena New Mexico apologizes for a public meeting not being public enough invites E A Drake of Socorro to future session. The next meeting will be in Socorro March 23 with cattle and horse buyers expected. the group seeks stronger membership and aims to eclipse other territorial organizations. Signed The Executive Committee By Sanpexs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Drake
Socorro
N. M
A.m. Sharp
Sanpexs
Galles seeks New Mexico governor post
Retiring Register of the Federal Land Office at Las Cruces Nicholas Galles announces candidacy for territorial governor. He claims he will govern in the people’s best interests if elected. The piece also notes local church matters, bulletins, a weather forecast briefing, and farm conditions across the territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register of Federal Land Office
Las Cruces
Nicholas Galles
Register of the Federal Land
Territory
Galles
D Mesico
New Mexico
Drain the Lake Fund Supports North Side Project
Jas Stevens led a lake drainage effort on the north side of Lower Manzanares Avenue. Community members including C T Brown, Price Bros Co, W G Hammel and J Hi Hilton contributed one dollar each. One Minute Cough Cure advertised as a remedy for coughs and croup with local sales by Socorro Drug and Supply Co. The Chieftain urged readers to visit for fancy stationery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Stevens
Manzanares Avenue
C. T. Brown
Price Bros. & Co
W.G. Hammel
J. Hi. Hilton
W. H. Byerts
H. G. May
F. G. Bartlett
Henry Chambon
José KB. B. A, Pino
Jno. Bowman
Socorro Drug and Supply Co
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Whitney Company
Albuquerque, N. M
Sherwin-Williams Paints
Sherwin-Williams
First National Bank
Joshua S. Reynolds
M. W. Flournoy
Frank McKee
C.K. Newhall
United States Depository
A. T
Alamogordo
Santa
Fon Stanton
St. Louis
N. Watkins
Lesbus
Geo. Belcher
Socorro County
Nesetor
San Diego County
California
Mr. Belcher
Chieftain
Legislative Assembly
Thirty-Sixth Legislative Assembly
Wade
Territorial General Assembly
Lemitar
Med
Julian J. Trujillo
Trujillo
Jose A. Torres
Rooming House
Santa Fe Station
Frick Baking Powder CO
Chicago
Presbyterian Church Notes
Chay. H. Gordon
Ef Elder
Ro BP
Noble
J. L. Terry
Teet
F.G. Bartlett
J. BE. Smith
J. JF. Pallevton
John W. Terry
W. EB. Martin
Board of Trustees
R P. Noble
Christian Endeavor Society
J.B
Robert Noble
T. J. Marraris
Mack Hamilton
Valley City
Charles E. Linney
United States Weather Bureau
Pecos
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