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The Socorro Chieftain

Location

Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1907

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Abeyta Block Sold for Mason Lodge Use in Socorro

The Abeyta block on Manganares avenue north of the plaza was bought from Reverend Gentile by the local Masonic lodge. The purchase covers all lots and buildings to the alley, minus a 50 foot parcel owned by Henry Chambon, and enables renovation and a new lodge room on the second story corner. The deal is touted as a major boon for Socorro’s welfare and future repairs.

Socorro Abeyta Masonic Lodge Reverend Gentile Manganares Avenue Socorro Drug and Supply Company Henry Chambon Soc

Miss Katherine Fitch Becomes Journeying Guest

Miss Katherine Fitch of Oakland California left yesterday for El Paso to visit sister Mrs Paul J Terry and family. She will then travel to Cleveland Ohio to visit her mother and other relatives and will visit friends in Baltimore thereafter.

Katherine Fitch Oakland California Jas. G. Fitch el Paso Paul J. Terry Cleaveland Ohio Baltimore

Trustees of New Mexico School of Mines Hold Annual Meeting

The New Mexico School of Mines board met in Socorro on Tuesday afternoon in the office of C. T. Brown. Election of faculty for 1907 8 included Noble as President and Chemistry Professor, Adams Geology, Smith Mining, Drake Languages. plans for mathematics and civil engineering chairs to be filled later. Preparatory department narrowed to ninth and tenth grades with space to be provided in a south campus building. $15,000 state funding anticipated for permanent improvements. Dormitory plans and expanded departmental equipment will boost attendance and efficiency. Also noted were travels of Hon. W. E. Martin, famed for parliamentary law expertise and pranks in the legislature, and local social news including visits by Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Cox and other residents.

New Mexico School of Mines C.T. Brown Anman &. Abeytia A. TL. Hilton San Antonio W. A. Fleming Jones Lax Crowes Po J. Savage Robert Peelle Noble A. K. Adams R. V. Smith E. A. Drake Anne W Fitch Robert I. Kirchman School of Mines

Roosevelt Accepts Hagerman Resignation as New Mexico Governor

President Roosevelt accepts the resignation of Herbert J. Hagerman as Governor of New Mexico. The letter states the resignation takes effect when the president’s letter reaches Hagerman, expected Thursday or Friday, with James W. Raynolds acting as governor until George Curry arrives. The White House confirmed Curry as a personal appointment and closed the Hagerman removal as a settled matter.

Roosevelt H. J. Voyterman New Mexico Associated Press Washington Herbert J. Hagerman Tagerman Santa Fe New Mexican White House Hagerman Santa Fe James W. Raynolds George Curry Neill B. Field Albuquerque Lew Willard Curry Field Clancy Clancy Party H. J. Slayerman

Cowpuncher Samuel Davis Ends Life at Texas Ranch

Samuel Davis a Texas born cowpuncher, 25, killed himself at the AL ranch last Friday night with a pocket knife. He lingered after the act, moving about the room, before the body was found next morning. Despondency over squandered money from his Texas father and growing financial troubles are cited as the motive. Davis was reputed to be one of the best in Mexico.

Samuel Davis Texas AL Ranch Davis Sue Wenn Pie Fand Mexi- CO

Shrines Train Wreck Near Maxwell City

A special train carrying Shriners bound for Los Angeles derailed near Maxwell City yesterday evening. Two cars overturned injuring many passengers who were treated at Santa Fe hospital in Las Vegas. Captain M Cooney spent the day at Polomas hot springs while crews cleared the track for ten to twelve hours.

Socorro Los Angeles Maxwell City Santa Fe Las Vegas

Raynolds Named Acting Governor of New Mexico

At 11 30 yesterday Herbert J Hagerman left as governor and Secretary J W Raynolds became acting governor until Governor Curry arrives from the Philippines in about two months Raynolds will juggle duties in both the secretary and executive offices each day and supervise the publication of laws and journals of the thirty seventh legislative assembly across a busy sixty day period.

Herbert J. Hagerman New Mexico Washington Hagerman J. W. Raynolds Curry Philippines Raynolds Thirty-Seventh Legislative Assembly

Delegates Andrews Heading to New Mexico This Week

According to morning dispatches Delegate W. Andrews left Washington Friday for New Mexico arriving in Lamy Monday morning. His exact route to Santa Fe or Albuquerque remains undecided. He has done strong work for New Mexico lately and will welcome a rest at home. Mr. and Mrs. Eisenhart moved into the L. K. Terry cottage on Park Street this week.

J. W. Cox Socorro Cox Texico Marion McCallan Albuquerque Temple Ballut Abyad W. . Andrews Washington New Mexico E. L. Eisenhart L. K. Terry Park Street

Boosting Cooney District Seeks Hotels and Rail Link

A district meeting launched plans for an improvement association to attract business and develop Cooney Mogollon area. Calls for a railway and better hotel accommodations as the Last Chance mine leads local mining growth. Mines like Confidence and Cooney show strong potential with cyanide mills and expanding development. Corres from Albuquerque Journal notes share price and personnel details, plus a sale of two work horses.

Cooney Mogotlon Aca Last Chance Ernest Craig Rss Cleveland Deadwood Craig Mogollon Gold and Copper Company T. J. Curran Enterprise Mining Company Cooney Canyon Freeman The Albuquerque Journal

Reid strikes at Hagerman over living gift and land deeds

The Albuquerque Citizen reports on Attorney General W C Reid's Roswell speech accusing Hagerman and the deposed governor of misusing land deed authority. It covers claims about land titling powers, the role of the land commissioner, and Governor Hagerman's knowledge of the law, with mention of funds being kept separate and Keen’s alleged refusal to distribute monies.

W.C. Reid Roswell Attor W. Reid Reid Hingerman A. A. Keen Mr. Keen Keen Hagerman

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Rio Grande Lodge Number Nine A. PF. and A. M Hall F. J. Curing & Co Props Toledo Bank of Magdalena Gustav Becker Springerville Arizona John Becker Belew Pew Bank C. T. Brown H. M. Dougherty T. B. Catron Kelly School OF Mines Trustees W. E. Martin Legislative Council Martin Mexico Billy Socorro County Ww. Gardiner H. J. Gardiner W. P. Sanders Gardiner H. J. Hagerman RE. A. Clemons Southwout Magdalena Joss Hiéan Web, Ee Capt M. Cooney Te Polomas Hot Springs Andrews Lamy Improvement and Development Association P. N. Yunker W. C. Reid Shoutders Flame Pansylvania Development Company T. J. Marranws Mer Socorro Telephone Co
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