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The Socorro Chieftain

Location

Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1903

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Various World Events Spur Broad News Bites

News of the weak roundups report a $12,000 sanitarium planned for Deming, Raton shootings, Soufriere volcano activity in St. Vincent, Mississippi flood decline, and the Empress of Germany injury. Also noted are the Stratton will case opening, Corbett vs McGovern boxing, posted fish and game law, Mississippi levee breach updates, and a Colorado strike inquiry.

Deming Raton Soufriere Island St. Vincent Mississippi Germany Stratton Will Colorado Springs Young Corbett Terry McGovern San Francisco Greenville Vickyburg

Appropriation Hold Up Challenges Land Sale Funds

Territorial Treasurer Vaughn questions using proceeds from land sales to repay loans for purposes beyond those specified in the land grant act. The 35th general assembly authorized loans to institutions, but the treasurer seeks court guidance before drawing funds. The dispute leaves educational bodies eager for loans, while the School of Mines has a separate funded balance and favors higher tax levies.

35Th General Assembly Territorial Vaughn United States School of Mines Keyes Doctor Keyes

Rock Island Railway to Survey Eastern New Mexico Extension

An authoritative report says Rock Island Railway will deploy engineers to survey a line from eastern New Mexico through Socorro toward San Diego, aiming for a faster continental route. The plan could revive Socorro’s prominence and spurs Santa Fe to extend its Magdalena branch westward, opening resource-rich country.

Rock Island Railway Company New Mexico Socorro San Diego Rock Island United States Santa Fe Agdalena Couny

Filing Act Report On Territorial Fund For Washington Trip

The Santa Fe New Mexican reports that several reformers voted to file 3860 dollars from the territorial treasury to pay for a planned Washington trip. The excursion, undertaken by about a dozen citizens, aimed to aid passage of the statehood bill.

Santa Fe New Mexican Territorial Treasury Washington

Baldwin Obsequies Honor a Mason of High Rank

Large gathering at the Presbyterian church honors James C. Baldwin. Rev. C F Taylor delivers funeral sermon followed by Masonic church and burial services led by Worshipful Master Geo E Cook. Baldwin, a Scottish Rite 32nd degree Mason, died from injuries after a well accident near Engle while inspecting a digging site on March 20. He was married about 11 years to Annie Hilliard. no children. He was eldest son of L Baldwin of Ingle and noted as a respected citizen and devoted husband.

Presbyterian Church James C. Baldwin C. F. Taylor Geo. E. Cook Baldwin Pike's Peak Engle San Marcial L. Baldwin Ingle Annie Hilliard

Indian Mummy Found Near Tularosa In Cave Exhibition Planned

A well preserved Indian mummy of great size was unearthed in a cave near Tularosa, about fifty miles west of Magdalena. Accompanying artefacts include a bow and ancient pottery. the body bears two arrow wounds, a soap-weed moccasin covers one foot, and the scalp is missing. The relic is reported to be on display in Albuquerque.

Tularosa Magdalena Albuquerque

DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Endorsed in Ad Claim

An old Chicago firm DeWitt Co advertises DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as a powerful remedy for piles eczema cuts and skin diseases claiming it is unique and warning against counterfeit imitations. A. E. Howell is cited as an advertiser contact.

BE. C. DeWitt & Co Chicago DeWitt A. E. Howell

Park improvement fund list of subscribers and county notes

List shows five dollar subscriptions for park improvement in Socorro including H. M. Dougherty J. G. Fitch J. C. Baldridge A C Abeytia Dr E Swisher M Cooney H G Baca Leandro Baca J P Chase The Chief tain P J Savage Abran Abeyta H Chambon and Price Bros Co Others yet to pay will be called as funds are needed and an itemized statement will be published. Also notes Bernalillo County assesses and new counties creation in 35th general assembly with seats at Portales Toole Sandoval Torrance and Sante Rosa.

Socorro Vin H. M. Dougherty Jas G. Fitch J. C. Baldridge A. C. Abeytia Dr. E. Swisher M. Cooney Kittrell General Assembly Vias Sandoval Quay Roosevelt Torrence Leonard Wood County Guadalupe Portales Toole Sandoval Torrance Sante Rosa

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