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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1905
Page
1
The text contrasts Russia and the United States on size, telegraph miles, mail volume, factory count, coal and iron output, newspaper circulation, coastlines, railways, and population in 1903. It urges readers to subscribe to The Chieftain.
Hon. W. E. Martin of the district refutes a bill aiding his personal interests as clerk of the Third Judicial District Court. Noor leader condemns the measure in the council, insisting his constituents did not elect him to legislate for personal gain. The chamber quickly moves to dismiss the proposed measure.
A Santa Fe gathering celebrated H. O. Bursum with a surprise watch gift and speeches by Governor Otero and other officials. The tribute praised his quiet service to the Republican party as attendees from across the territory crowded the Old Palace rooms for a festive, inclusive reception.
A routine appropriation bill introduced by Hon. W. rman raises funding for New Mexico colleges, universities, hospitals, asylums, reform schools, and charitable institutions. Notable increases include New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, University of New Mexico, and multiple hospitals in Albuquerque, Silver City, Taos, and Santa Fe.
Governor Otero appoints Elfego Baca district attorney for the third district on the last day of the thirty-sixth legislative session. The adjournment of the thirty-fifth assembly follows, with critics noting partisan influence yet favorable comparison to prior sessions. An assortment of fancy stationery appears at The Chieftain office.
Kansas City live stock notes describe a large week for cattle receipts with a 25 to 35 point rise in stockers and feeders late in the period. Prices for fat cattle and western steers hold near best time levels while lambs and sheep show weakness and limited demand. Local supply from the Las Valley is dwindling, with Arkansas Valley stock expected to fill needs.
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