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Newspaper

The Socorro Chieftain

Location

Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1904

Page

2

Local political conclave ends with wary budget notes

Mayor Coorsy completes his term with about $2,510 in the treasury. County conventions debate tax rates and joint Statehood resolutions. advocates face fluttering nerves. The recent reorganization of the Socorro county Republican central committee is cited, as charges in the preconvention fray proved overly heated but not fully below standard.

Coorsy Republican Central Committee Socorro County

Turre on statehood: no argument for joint that fails alone

The passage contends that arguments for joint statehood either apply to single statehood or are irrelevant. It argues public sentiment in these territories makes joint statehood impossible, concluding there is no point in debating further.

Turre

Bursum Leads Socorro County GOP After Convention

Last Saturday's gathering in this city gave Hon. H. O. Bursum full command of the Socorro county Republican organization. Some feel slighted, yet the new leadership acted as opponents once did. If this fact is remembered, it is reasonable to expect reconciliation and healing of hard feelings.

Hon. H. O. Bursum Republican Organization Socorro County

Sheep Blight Threatens Socorro County Ranges

A quarter of a million tramp sheep are blamed for blighting Socorro county ranges. The piece calls for swift removal or compulsory sharing of the public burden by owners, urging legitimate stock raisers to lead. Public support will follow once the severity is understood.

Socorro County

Socoxvo Aims to Clean City Election

A civic urge calls for honest candidates and businesslike city governance, urging rejection of graft and partisanship to run city affairs on enlightened principles and practical conduct.

Senate Debate Over Panama Canal Treaty Dismisses Draws

The Panama Canal treaty spurred a division of opinion in the Senate while affirming the canal’s strategic importance. Party lines never disputed the value of a link across the isthmus joining North and South America, though individual men differed in their views.

Parry Linen Senate North South America

Canal status after treaty ends political battles

The article reviews the path to a U S controlled canal linking oceans. It notes the Clayton Bulwer treaty changes, sale of French rights for forty million dollars, and a treaty with Colombia that was rejected. Panama independence followed, US recognition, and a new treaty granting broader access to the canal strip. About three thousand workers aided by a U S Canal Commission remain to complete digging.

United States Great Britain Panama Canal Company Colombia Department of Panama Panama Fas Congress Canal United States Canal Commission

Hearst Rising in Democratic Talks Across Country

The New York Evening Post sparked debate on Hearst as a possible candidate. Democratic voters in Rhode Island and Ohio have begun aligning with Hearst, while opposition exists among major party leaders who doubt his electability, preferring Roosevelt if nominated.

Hearst Theother New York Evening Post Rhode Island United States St. Louis Ohio White House Democratc Party South North Col. Watterson William J. Bryan Louisville Democratic Party Roosevelt

Hearst’s Candidacy Raises Stakes for 1904 Convention

The Globe-Democrat notes that Republicans preferHearst’s rise but fear his potential impact. It argues the era favors Republicans and the New York editor could become a notable figure at the St Louis convention. Nomination remains uncertain amid unpredictable Democratic moves.

Hearst New York St. Louis Globe-Democrat

Treatment of Paramonia Pneumonia Cautionary Remedy Note

A medical note urges medical supervision for pneumonia and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective in warding off pneumonia. Dr W J Smith of Sanders Alabama endorses its use and recommends consulting a physician. product sold by all druggists.

Chamberlain W. J. Smith Sanders, Ala

Man from Chicago Remains Calm Amid Brambleville Fare Dispute

A Chicago man berates Brambleville’s ticket agent over five cent a mile fares to Bushby on a one horse branch. The agent replies that the fare costs only thirty five cents an hour. A nearby note touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a trusted cure for children's coughs and croup.

Chicago Brambleville Bushby

In some things men resemble hogs quote source

The Viewpoint quips a student of human nature notes that in some things men resemble hogs, while the cynic retorts that in most things hogs resemble men, a witty exchange cited from the Chicago Tribune.

Chicago Tribune

Inflammatory Rheumatism Cured by Pain Balm Remark

Dennison Ohio brakeman William Shaffer suffered weeks of inflammatory rheumatism before using Chamberlain's Pain Balm from McCaw's drug store. He reports rapid relief and returning to work within a week. Available at all druggists.

William Shaffer Dennison Ohio McCaw

Kitty and father spar over candy bills at school

A snippet from the Tudianapolis Journal shows Kitty complaining about school extravagance costing 15 dollars a month for candy. Pa retorts that she isn’t paying, and the bills are sent to him.

Kitty Tudianapolis Journal

New Mexico Declares Arbor Day March 25 1904

Governor Miguel A. Otero proclaims Friday March 25 1904 as Arbor Day to be observed by all public schools in the territory. County superintendents are urged to ensure planting of trees and shrubs on school grounds and in communities for future beautification and public benefit.

Otero Testes Priday New Mexico Otero Santa Fe N. M Territory of Miguel A. Otero Territory

Germs and Costs of Protection Versus Radium

A provincial critique notes widespread germ fears and the high costs of sanitation ranging from radium’s price to barbering sterility. It laments careless habits in daily life, advocates practical precautions, and ends with an ad for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and a Farm subscription.

Collier's Weekly Paris

How He Cured Him Insomnia by Night Watchman Cure

A doctor cures insomnia by finding a night watchman job for a patient. A Harrisburg family notes Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets quiet a child’s stomach, allowing full night sleep. The item includes a medical ad and a string of short jokes from Cleveland Plain Dealer and Syracuse Herald.

Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph PD. L. McPherson Tenth St Harrisburg Chamberlain

Fragmentary Local Honor Roll Names Missing Context

A garbled OCR list shows names and titles such as mayor treasurer city attorney police magistrates and various individuals including Juan J Baca Leandro Baca and Mauricio Miera. The fragment lacks coherent events, dates, or places to establish a clear news item or action.

Clark Traaaurer Marsal

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