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Newspaper

The Socorro Chieftain

Location

Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1902

Page

2

Land Grant Question Drives New Mexico Policy

The land grant issue in New Mexico, involving 7,000,000 acres and rejected claims, risks reopening if Congress validates any tithe. Delegate Rodey vows to block action that would revive the dispute, warning of decades of delay and costly special courts. The debate ties to Cuban policy and Platt amendment obligations, plus pure food laws and a forthcoming St. Louis World’s Fair postponement.

Rodey United States Supreme Court Congress New Mexico

Critics Hold Cubans Need Strong Executive Rule

British statesman James Bryce after visiting Cuba says a powerful executive may best suit the island now as American military government ends. He implies the Cuban government will likely worsen the situation. Russian observer Vereshchagin warns the change could be grim despite Gen. Wood’s administrative talents.

Cuba Wood United States Gulf South Atlantic Inter Osean James Bryce Vereshchagin Gen. Wood

Postponement of the Fair to 1904 Discussed

Mr. Francis and the St. Louis World's Fair directors told Congress that delaying the Fair to 1904 would be acceptable by the local company. Congress will consider the proposal and decide on the postponement terms and timetable.

Francis Congress

Women Who Control Mines Show New El Paso Venture

Mrs. B F Pearson returns from the Richmond group of gold mines near Hillsboro New Mexico reports progress and plans to build a reduction plant after testing lower grade ore. Prof Seaman from the city will submit a report aiding eastern women investors and the company is largely Boston and eastern based with 32 600 000 capital and 4500 feet of development.

B. F. Pearson el Paso Richmond Group of Hillsboro N. M Pearson Tam Denver San Francisco Richmond Group of Gold Mines Company Woman's Club A. Potter Boston Harriet L. Reed Red Cross and Soldier's Aid Society The Stock Exchange New Mexico

Donor figure prompts question on state contributions

About 40,000 Porto Ricans amid a 900,000 population are said to donate to the Mc Kinley memorial fund. The Philadelphia Bulletin asks how many states in the Union can show an equal percentage of donors for this purpose.

Union Philadelphia Bulletin

Dr Kings New Life Pills Promote Digestion And Health

An advertisement claims Dr Kings New Life Pills help thin folks digest and assimilate food by toning digestive organs expelling poisons enriching blood improving appetite and aiding healthy flesh. Priced at 25 cents. The Philadelphia Press notes a steel corporation devising a scheme to save 310000000 yearly if successful.

Dr. King The Steel Corporation Philadelphia Press

New Remedy for Constipation Promoted in Advert

Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets offered with a full guarantee for costive ness. Each box priced at 25 cents. Available through A. E. Howell in Socorro and W. M. Borrowdale in Magdalena.

Chamberlain A. E. Howell Socorro W. M. Borrowdale Magdalena W. M

To Care Constipation Forever A Patchwork Riddle

Fragmentary clipping from the Philadelphia Ledger questions American ships and the British flag in a century old diction. The garbled lines evoke a scene of imperial sentiment and uncertain commentary.

Philadelphia Ledger Gaillo Euro

Anti-imperialism deemed a queer disease in editorials

The Rochester Democrat and Chronicle criticizes anti-imperialists as a queer disease while contrasting harsh coverage of Philippine atrocities with silence on Filipino violence. The piece also notes a testimonial about Chamberlain's Pain Balm sold in New Mexico towns and references remarks by Gen Chaffee and Gen Rawlins.

Philippines Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

Official Directory Fragment from Territorial New Mexico

A disjointed listing of government and county figures in New Mexico Territory. Names include Surveyor-General M. Llewellyn, United States Collector A. Morrison, various court officials, forest supervisors, and district staff across Socorro Lincoln Chaves Eddy counties with headquarters in Socorro.

B.S. Rodey Miguel A. Otero Janes We Raynolls J. Midspen Baker Romdh Ea Nien M. D. Llewellyn United States A. Li. Morrison Socorro Lincoln Chaves Eddy New Mexico Dan H. McMillan Ricardo Abeyta Rosalio Jaramillo A. A. Sedillo Camilo Baca P. Brown Urer A. B. Fitch Smith

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Socorro County KB. A. Drak Raliter Official Socorro County France Germany Washington Secretary of Agriculture New York St. Louis Globe Democrat Warkvan Pieree Themes Bhan Lo Armunil Nahi Pieters Gallen Tyne Pierre R. V. Pierce Buffalo N.Y Josh Edgar Germantown Cal W. M. Barrowdale Magdalena Gen. Rawlins Gen. Chaffee Pittsburg Gilamd, Elan Saas Tampa Onan Montronk Kew Coucasy A. T Magadalena TAS Am LY Sogarro Pam Official Directory Federal SCHU Juan J. Baca F. G. Bartlett J. E Kansas City Newton la Junta Nidad Atom Las Vegas Lam Buquerque Softo Rincon el Paso Socorro Lodge A. FF A. M Brethers RE. A. Drake WM. C. G. Duncan R. A.M H. M. Dovenstry G. Duncan Magdalen Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Hall RIO Grande Lodge K. of R Castle Tall Granteed Ddress A. H. Haros San Antonio
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