Maury Torpedo Origins and Virginia Inventions
Col Richard I Maury recounts his father Commodore Maury’s torpedo development in Virginia. The device was tested in James River near Richmond with a keg of powder and percussion trigger. The explosion produced a water column and stunned fish as officials formed a coast defense bureau.
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Richmond
Atch
Richard Iauty
Matthe Fontaine Maury
Virginia
Jamen River
Commodore Maury
Robert H. Maury
Clay Street
Talbott & Son
Cary Street
Col. Maury
Secretary of the Navy
Naval Committee of Congress
James River
Roberts
Park Henry
Maury
Wrnter
James River Steamboat Company
Naval Bureau of ‘Coast, Harbor and River Defense
Death at Palomas Hot Springs Baffles Inquest
Felix Grundy a Las Animas Land and Cattle cook, a former Kentucky slave and Ninth Cavalry veteran, died at Palomas Hot Springs. His body was found in the spring after a locked bath door was forced open, suggesting accidental drowning. Remains sent to Las Palomas for burial. he was about 60 years old.
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Pelix Grundy
Palomas
Hillshore
Felix Grundy
Las Animas
Grundy
Las Palomas
Kentucky
Ninth United States Cavalry
Beaside Excurelans Route Offers Coastal Returns
Public notice outlines a travel route from San Francisco to Los Angeles via Redondo Santa Monica and San Diego with retro options. Tickets priced at 35.00 dollars and sale days listed as Tuesday Thursday and another day. Final return limit set at 30 and 150s.
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San Francisco
Return
Toa Sos
Angeles
Redondo
Santa Monica
San Diego
Retro
Linsit
Socorro Chronicle Highlights Local News And Events
Socorro notes show daily life happenings from Winkler’s offerings and Windsor visits to court preparations, mining reports, diplomatic visitors, and forthcoming entertainments. Local figures include Mrs. C. T. Brown and J. S. Mactavish, plus updates on public works, schools of mines, and weather surprises.
Socorro County Conditions Reported by W H Liles
W H Liles, noted Socorro County stock buyer, reports two carloads of range horses headed to Kansas City for sale in good condition. He warns the county faces extreme dry weather, lamb losses for sheep, and water and grass shortages, though cattle show better condition. Squire Benson is mentioned in a separate anecdote about a domestic dispute and a humorous office scene.
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Don José Baca
Frisco
Conrado A. Baca
Socorro County
W. H. Liles
Squire Benson
Mike
Reprint of Session Laws 1890-1901 for sale by Territory
A reprint of the Session Laws of 1899 and 1901 in one volume has been prepared as required by the 1903 legislature and is for sale by the Secretary of the Territory at cost price. The volume will be mailed post paid to any address upon receipt of Mt 215.
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Hoagland
Hack
Park House
Magdalena
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Thomas Richardson
American Cattle Company
Socorro County
W. H. Sanders
New Mexico School of Mines
Hunter
Execution Sale of Silver Creek Mining Company Assets
Notice issued by Socorro County District Court to sell at public auction the assets of Silver Creek Mining Company to satisfy a judgment of Frank Lauderbath for damages and costs. Auction set for June at the old Sheridan Mill near Cooney, with many office, mill, blacksmith, and mining tools listed.
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Dietrict Court
Socorro County
Frank Lauderbath
Silver Creek Mining Company
Sheridan Mill
Cooney
U.S
Little Annie
Precinct 45
Afor
Crop Bulletin Reports Mixed Conditions Across New Mexico
The May 10 1904 bulletin notes better conditions in northern and west central New Mexico while drought worsens in other areas. Light showers and mountain snowfall spurred some green grass, with lambing partially saved in northern ranges. Southern camps report heavy lamb losses and cattle declines, though northern regions near the mountains show improvement. Water scarcity and frost damage threaten fruits, especially apricots peaches plums pears and cherries, with irrigation limited to large reservoir districts.
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Sta Fe
N. M
Hamba
San Juan
Colfax
Rio Grand Valley
Pecos
Mesilla
R. M. Hardinge
Also Mentioned on This Page
Socorre
Becorre Dent and Supply Co
Socorro Drug and
Beaside Excurelans
Winkler's
Fred Baldwin
Datil
the Windsor
Winkler’s
L. V. Medley
Windsor
W, EB. Martin
K. of P. Hall
Ciriaco Josola
Meliton Gonzales
Leister
Socorro
Swisher
Mineral Wells
Texas
F.G. Bartlett
C. T. Brown
Nathan Hall
Abbey Mining Company
Bob Lewis
Julius Soredon
Essie Zimmer
Albuquerque
C.T. Lincoln
Miss Rich
Boston
Baldy
A. F. Katzenstein
Kool P Hall
Charlotte Cortesy
C.G. Duncan
The
Territorial Medical Association
A.B. Fitch
City
A.B. Ellis
Alexander
Vischera
Mr. Ellis
John Bowman
J. S. Mactavish
John W. Terry
Paul J. Terry
Socorro Drug and Supply Company
Sperling Corner
Cipriano Baca
A. S
United States Court
Hoagland and Hack
el Paso
Denver
Lora Krapfel
Iowa
Julia FP. Atkinson
Kra
Henriette Billing
Cincinnati
Ohio
Kelly
Birdie Allen
Chillicothe
Miss Ola
John Grenwald
Kansas City
Mrs. Grenwald
Bolesla A. Pino
Henry Dreyfus
Geo. A. Johnson
Mesa
Arizona
Esma Braton
Johnson
Kyle Bruton
Elfego Baca
Jacobo Molino
Santa Fe
Molino
A. M. Harkness
New Mexico Society For the Friendless
Presbyterian Church
Daniel H. McMillan and Son
Morton
McMillan
Belen
Lambert M. Ware
St. Andrew
Florida
Ware
United States Senate
New Mexico
Liles
St. Louis
Thos, Jaques
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company
Hix
Dix
Chicago Journal
General Land Office
Washington, D.C
Lay Crucen
Dave
Woaing
Vetasere Gallia
Sale Stable
Henry G. May
ST Side Plaza
Hill & Fischer
Plaza
J.H. Hilton
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