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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1903
Page
2
The article notes a proposed division of Socorro county dying, questions what happened to a political issue that threatened to upend territorial rule, and observes the 35th legislative assembly nearing tax session completion with overall creditable work and limited GOP gains.
In Berxaui County a push to purge a corrupt political influence gains momentum. A respectable faction plans to send a delegation to So corro county to learn effective methods for restoring governance and public trust.
Senators in Washington believed the president would hesitate to convene them in an extra session if they lagged on the Panama canal treaty and the Cuban reciprocity bill. He has now called the session, showing he is not afraid to put his ideas to the test.
Postmaster Kirtents states Socorro post office stamp sales for February this year climbed 25 percent over the same month last year. The increase serves as strong evidence of improving local business conditions in the city.
Albuquerque businessmen aim to divide Bernalillo county to end political domination, but politicians thwart the plan. The piece criticizes eastern influence on statehood and laments taxpayer submission to trickster governance.
The dispute over the county finances remains unresolved as Messrs. Victor Sais and Henry Chambon refuse to fill the reported shortage attributed to former Treasurer Abran Abeyta until released from further bond obligations. The issue centers on prior deficits and the accountability of the officials involved.
County officials debate releasing bondsmen duties for a defaulting ex-treasurer. Efforts to audit the books left in the treasurer's office slow, leaving the county short on money. Public schools closed and a district court session canceled while officials endure growing hardships.
Fighting consumption spurs new endowment for a Philadelphia institute to study and treat tuberculosis. The project aims to educate the public, establish sanitoria, and create a leading teaching center alongside hospitals and dispensaries, with global efforts reducing death rates.
A New York dispatch reports William J. Bryan has presented an ultimatum to the Democratic party. He urges adherence to the Kansas City platform and signals power to influence or thwart party leaders who deserted him in 1896. He is not expected to run in 1904 but could back an independent ticket if needed.
The Inter-Ocean notes William J Bryan's influence within the party and his potential to bolt if a disliked candidate is nominated in 1904. He could back a Republican or oppose Cleveland and Hill factions, affecting national strategy and future offices in Nebraska and the western states.
The article discusses Luzon insurgent leader San Migven urging attacks on constabulary and native scouts while avoiding direct conflict with American troops. It notes dispersed insurgents in Manila area, Moro tribes yielding to threat diplomacy, and the overall hope that U S guardians keep peace across the islands.
The Globe-Democrat argues that Luzon operations must continue with American forces in the Manila suburbs. It states pacification is incomplete until all enemies in the area are coerced or coaxed into submission.
A.C. Torres Supt Socorro County NM directs all school directors to halt opening public schools until the next full term due to deficits and late treasurer payments. No contracts or warrants approved after March 1 1903. voided after March 6 1903. Directors urged to fund private schools.
Two year old daughter of Mr. P L McPherson of 59 North Tenth Street Harrisburg Pennsylvania suffered sleepless nights due to stomach trouble. After administering Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets the child slept through the night and was permanently cured after two boxes. For sale by A E Howell Socorro and W M Borrowdale Magdalena.
A fragmentary OCR listing numerous names and initials from counties and cities across New Mexico including Santa Fe Las Cruces Silver City Las Vegas Socorro Texico and Socorro with several commissioners and officials such as Bartlett Aner Llewellyn Leahy Bursum Whiteman Vaughn Sargent Clark Greenwald Contreras Padilla Miera Torres and Cooney.
In Kansas City a widow’s will gives all property to her two sons while disinheriting her two daughters, amid the shadow of Bud Taylor’s execution for killing his sweetheart. The story recalls a mother’s favored sons and coldly treated daughters as reporters quote the Atchison Globe. John Blount recovers from rheumatism after Chamberlain's Pain Balm relief, with local sales noted in Socorro, Magdalena, and nearby towns.
A Kentucky man named Finis was defeated by Bug Brooker, as reported by the Owensboro Messenger. The incident occurred in Kentucky and the victor, Brooker, is expected to see Finis again later.
A New York Evening Sun report referenced "Washington territory" and slipped by editors, prompting concern from New York readers about westward ignorance, echoed by the Washington Post. The exchange highlights regional knowledge gaps across newspapers.
Colds are dangerous and can lead to pneumonia. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy counteracts this tendency and is pleasant to take. For sale by A. E. Howell in Socorro and W. M. Borrowdale in Magdalena.
The Santa Fe announces thrice weekly person ally conducted trips to California from April 1 to June 15 1903 with Tos Jaguas listed as Santa Fe Agent.
A New Zealand ivy tree is described with a thick short trim and heavy branches, noted as not being a climbing plait. The fragment discusses its physical form and growth habit.
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