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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1904
Page
2
The text discusses subscription terms and political dynamics in Socorro County. It notes New Mexico delegates’ enthusiasm, a nonpartisan city ticket stance, and tensions within the Democratic letters. It also mentions the Albuquerque Morning Journal’s stance and reports cattle and sheep conditions amid drought with potential spring relief.
The territorial convention gave its strongest possible support to Governor Miguel A. Otero. It praised the administration for wise financial management and noted a marked improvement in the territory's credit by the end of the Democratic administration, better than expected.
A recent Supreme Court ruling may force Socorro authorities to levy roughly five thousand dollars to cover unpaid interest on city water bonds. The move would likely prompt taxpayers to take a keener interest in local government financing and oversight.
Hon. TL C Borsem impressed at Socorro county battle and at the territorial convention. He travels to Chicago to aid in Theodore Roosevelt’s presidential nomination efforts. Loyal supporters praise his strong role and significant honor.
A dated prosaic note argues that blind loyalty to a party is open to abuse by a notorious scoundrel. It warns against voting for such a candidate to preserve party integrity and serve the political cause.
The Las Vegas convention endorsed statehood within the existing territorial boundaries. It expresses confidence in the national administration and Congress to deal with statehood fairly and justly.
Preparations for an early adjournment of Congress are advanced, promising one of the shortest sessions in recent times. The President called the session unusually early and only the Cuban reciprocity treaty was attempted but not voted. The looming presidential canvass, Reed rules, and party aims push for quick action and homeward departure, with Cuban reciprocity and the isthmian canal as two top projects.
A writer cautions that William Sr. aims to seize Santo Domingo by purchasing its $21,000,000 Spanish debt, while the Kaiser remains wary of a risky scheme. The piece notes Santo Domingo owes about $25,000,000 to Europe and the U.S., most to Europe, amid rising debt collection fears and potential naval pressure.
The Globe Democrat argues that Santo Domingo’s indebtness and repeated government failures threaten its independence. It suggests U S intervention to curb debt repudiation and prevent a Venezuela-like raid, warning that a staged outside government may be necessary to preserve the Monroe doctrine.
The text notes pneumonia should be treated by a physician and that Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy may ward off attacks when cold or grip recur. Dr. W J Smith of Sanders Alabama endorses its use in practice for six years. An English lord dining in New York is asked by a host’s daughter if he is truly an English lord, and she declares dissatisfaction with the answer.
A Harrisburg mother reports two year old P L McPherson slept through the night after giving half a Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablet for stomach trouble. Two boxes have permanently cured the child who is now well and strong. Sold by all druggists.
If it’s a bilious attack, take Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets and a quick recovery is certain. For sale by all druggists.
A Philadelphia Record report recounts a big business house telephone experiment showing voice recognition is fallible. An employee guessed speakers in ten calls with six wrong, mistaking a brother for the proprietor and misreading a clerk’s voice by coffee pronunciation. The exchange girl notes embarrassment when misidentifications occur.
A jap compositor in New York faces a race question on a City Hall line train. A young man asks if he is Chinese or Japanese, prompting a witty reply. The note then recalls Browning’s son’s famed mother and joke about high expectations. Also a Chamberlain cough remedy ad extols quick relief for children’s coughs and pneumonia danger. A newspaper quip about doctors and questions from a preacher ends with a Meggendorfer Blatter query about kisses.
The late Samuel Kimberley, long in U S consular service, sought a Japanese post through Blaine. Blaine required Japanese fluency or a test answer. Kimberley answered in Japanese and was appointed, but not to Japan. The Milwaukee Sentinel comments on war and czar expectations.
A Kansas City Journal report notes the Populist party adopts a single voice this year, likening it to a lone croak rather than a chorus as they campaign. The phrase suggests limited support or unified stance within the party.
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