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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1904
Page
2
Soconko schedules a city election soon and urges citizens to participate for strong city government. Editorials question motives behind views on statehood and warn about attacking opponents.
A political column urges Republicans to vote for worthy candidates at primaries. It notes Henry Watterson’s fiery remarks about Bryan, mentions March weather events in New Mexico and a severe New York blizzard, and laments Socorro county earthquakes and water works mismanagement, proposing sale to a responsible company.
The House passed a bill by Mr Rodey to establish a sixth judicial district in New Mexico. Voters in the fifth district recognize the need for congressional action to create this district for better territorial governance.
Roosevelt favors joint statehood for New Mexico and Arizona though the president cannot vote there. In these territories, most voters at present show little enthusiasm for the plan and the outcome hinges on local support.
Hos H O Bulnem is not a candidate for the chairmanship of the territorial republican central committee. He notes others deserve recognition and that his party service should be valued without his seeking every honor. The piece questions regional political linkages and hypothetical alignments with neighboring states.
In the commentary it is noted that Beveridge could nauseate the casual reader among Buckeye audiences, yet it remains unlikely that a majority in these territories will back joint Statehood. The piece argues against broad support for combining territories into one state.
The article notes a preliminary step and ratified treaty for the Panama canal, warning of theft risks in the project. It calls for vigilant oversight of canal related transactions and mentions a fire in a city residence tied to water supply failures and irrigation diversions. It urges higher water force and accountability for property owners.
Washington reports indicate the Panama treaty is in effect under U S sponsorship creating an absolute ten mile isthmian zone with perpetual U S authority. Congress faces bills funding canal payments and Panama government preliminaries while a new regiment moves to Panama for police and defense duties.
The Globe-Democrat notes that the past few days will be memorable in the annals of the twentieth century. It asserts the construction of the Isthmian canal stands among the era's greatest achievements shaping world progress.
A New York reviewer cites Secretary Wilson showing that farming drives the United States balance of trade. In 1903 imports minus exports were 56 million without agricultural products, but with them the surplus swings to 367 million in our favor. Over fourteen years the farmer’s impact would erase a large deficit and create a multi billion dollar surplus. Farmers are the nation’s financial backbone.
Pneumonia is dangerous and requires a physician, but early use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy may ward off the attack. Dr. W. J. Smith of Sanders Alabama endorses its use in his practice, claiming the remedy yields best results. Sold by all druggists.
A vendor at a crossroads store recalls a dull city drummer in Kentucky who believed he could sell pocket knives without corkscrews. The odd remark highlights a quirky local exchange and a humorous misunderstanding.
A Danish lion tamer Ella entertains seven African lions at Royal Music Hall Holborn in Berlin linked tragedy, and she explains handling beasts since age eight. A Louisville Herald anecdote notes social views of commercial travellers, with a witty reply about their social standing.
A Harrisburg two year old usable sleep trouble cured by Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. Two boxes ended the problem and the child now sleeps through the night. Advertisement notes these tablets are for sale by all druggists. Ambassador Choate joked about royal etiquette at a London dinner recalling the birth of a prince to a marquis.
An Observer of Events and Things notes that an umbrella resembles a man’s hair: once lost, it rarely returns. Yonkers Statesman quotes ponder this wry reflection on loss and remembrances.
A brief note from New York Weekly cites a social tableau with a man seeking entry to a house ruled by a woman. The fragment suggests a domestic comedy or column item with tensions between gender roles.
Ex Commissioner of Buildings Thomas J. Brady boasts of building the Dakota chimney while riding with friends. He points to the high chimney and recalls issuing the permit for the Majestic hotel, saying America gives every man his chance. Also mentions traveler Shaffer healing with Chamberlain's Pain Balm after inflammatory rheumatism. Includes a joke about platonic plans.
A fragmented list mentions Ricardo Abeyta, H. Dreyfus, A. A. Sedillo, Amos Green, XL of Mines, and others, suggesting a workers or committee roster. The incomplete text names several individuals in connection with mining interests or a related group.
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