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The Socorro Chieftain

Location

Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1902

Page

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Old Abe Mine Resumes at White Oaks in New Mexico

The Old Abe mine at White Oaks resumes operations as news from the West highlights avalanches near Telluride and harsh weather across Pennsylvania and New Mexico. The dispatch notes Roosevelt's Charleston visit, Tillman’s warning, and regional issues from floods to tariffs and dam debates.

Abe White Oaks Telluride Colorado Roosevelt Charleston Exposition Tillman New Mexico McKinley Memorial Fund

Military Company Organized in Socorro Elects Officers

A military company for Socorro was formed in the courthouse Monday evening with 44 members enrolled. Officers elected include Captain T. J. Matthews first lieutenant Seferino Abeyta second lieutenant W. Swisher and first sergeant O. R. Smith. The Adjutant General will visit next week to finalize equipment and uniforms.

Socorro M. Cooney T. J. Matthews Julian Trujillo O. R. Smith Jesus Gallegos San Miguel Seferino Abeyta W. . Swisher Henry Chavez Adjutant General Matthews

Miner Andy Wickham Injured in Mexico Mine Fall

Word reached Socorro that Andy Wickham, employed in a Mexican mine, was injured when a scaffold collapsed 30 feet while three miners stood ready to exit. One man gravely injured, another with two broken arm bones, and Wickham with a leg fracture between knee and ankle. He was reported doing well.

Andy Wickham Mexico Andy Socorro

Americans and Mexicans Clash In Wide Baseball Losses

The lovers of the national game witnessed a rare treat as local teams met on the diamond in new uniforms. The Americans led early but the Mexicans rallied, tying the score and winning 14 to 10. Tomorrow's game promises another tough contest.

City Council Cuts Salaries and Sets Levy

The city council met on Monday evening and reduced salaries for city officers including Clerk from 18.50 monthly to 50 yearly, City Attorney from 300 yearly to 50.4 year, Road Supervisor from 150 yearly to 50 yearly, and Treasurer from 75 yearly to 50 yearly. A 700 levy was ordered to pay interest on the city water acts of 1897. A general election for city officers was set for the second Tuesday in pe. Pro rata sharing of all a eee collected in Ste a ene pro rate on clai art the city was agreed.

City Water Ste

Socorro Gossip Notes Add to Local Happenings

Remain David Farr travels from Albuquerque. Picnickers visit Strawberry Peak. Katzenstein promotes Easter goods and health foods. Various locals, visitors, and officials appear in Socorro with events from drills to dances and court notices. The Golden Bell case and May & Yunker livery firm open.

David Farr Albuquerque Strawberry Peak A. F. Katzenstein San Antonio Katzenstein J. R. Hilton Magdalena Socorro P. A. Marcellino

The Malt Industry Principles Endorsement

Mr. C. T. Brown of Socorro New Mexico shares weighty views on the International Miners Association. In accepting a director role he asserts the association’s principles are vital to the mining industry of the southwest and that the region’s future hinges on mineral development.

C. T. Brown Socorro New Mexico International Miners’ Association Southwest el Paso

Palace Saloon Opens With Large Opening Crowd

The Palace Saloon opened to the public Saturday night with a large crowd. Proprietors Liles and Torres greeted guests warmly. San Miguel band provided music and the furnishings were praised as superior, drawing visitors including city ladies who received a cordial welcome.

Liles &Torres San Miguel Band New Mexico

Military Company Thanks Sheriff and Assistants at Court House Meeting

In Socorro on March 6 T J Matthews writes to thank Sheriff Blackington and his assistants for courtesies shown at a meeting at the courthouse Monday night on behalf of the military company and its officers.

Socorro Eorrox Caterrain Tut Caterrain

Livery and Trans i Business Change in Socorro

C T Brown thanks patrons of Socorro New Mexico March 3 1902 for 13 years of patronage as he sells his entire interest in the livery and transmission business to Messrs May and Yunker and requests continued patronage for his successors.

A. Cortesy Crown Bisbee Arizona Socorro Jos. McConnell Ladies’ Guild C. G. Duncan California Street Sam'l Locke Locke A. Schey San Marcial Schey Elfego Baca May & Yunker C. T. Brown May & Yonker San Antonio C.T. Brown Dana Messrs Henry May Yunker Brown N. M

Rathbone Sisters Plan Progressive High Five Event

The Rathbone Sisters will host a progressive high five in the Knights of Pythias hall upstairs on Monday evening at 8 o'clock. Four prizes will be awarded and refreshments served. Admission is 25 cents. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.

Rathbone Sisters Knights of Pythias

Knights of Pythias Rio Grande Lodge to Meet Wednesday

All members of Rio Grande Lodge No. 3 Knights of Pythias are requested to attend the regular meeting on Wednesday night with work planned in the rank of Esquire.

Rio Grande Lodge No. 3 Knights of Pythias Esquire

Springfield Fire and Marine Insurance Co Statement 1901

Summary of the 1901 financials for Springfield Fire and Marine Insurance Co of Springfield Massachusetts showing total assets 5 159 623 47 total liabilities 3 340 480 06 net surplus 18194484 Subjoined for tax data not fully legible includes ending figures and captioned notes.

Springfield Fire & Marine Ins. Co Springfield Mass

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