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Newspaper

The Socorro Chieftain

Location

Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1903

Page

2

Socorro shines as New Mexico prospers and pledges trust

THR bows Hed frit the president. He'll soon be back again. From sleeping sheep he'll know be bent once more on fleecing men. Suovip tax-payers apologize for asking public servants to give an account of their stewardship. Stariivooput to statehood, irrigation is the thing upon which the eniuring prosperty of New Mexico depends. The officials of Socorro ac cepted a public trust. Only they themselves know how they have discharged that trust and they do not seem inclined to tell. Tt is a matter of common ob servation that Socorro is in a much better condition in every respect and that the prospects for the city are now better than before for year. Trene is not a city in New Mexico that can vie with Socor ro in natural beauty of location, and those who would see the city, at her best in spring attine should see her now. Only two weeks remain of the most prosperous year in the history of the New Mexico School of Mines. Even more gratifying is the fact that nest now promises to eclipse all its pred ecessors, too.

Suovip Stariivooput New Mexico Socorro Trene Attine New Mexico School of Mines Nest Cleveland Lusacy Bryan The Commoner Missouri Stone West Bland Brooklyn Bugle New York World New York Times New York New Jersey Globe Democrat Wall Street Scott Chicago Hicano

Postmaster Promises New Post Office Furniture Soon

Postmaster Kirrkens pledges Socorro postoffice will receive new furniture around July first. The improvement long wished for is near, with gratification anticipated as the project progresses.

Kirrkens Socorro

Public Official Calls for Full Investigation of Conduct

A public official, when questioned about public affairs, is expected to seek a thorough probe into their conduct. The standard stance is to consent to an investigation and insist upon its thoroughness to ensure accountability.

Roosevelt backs New Mexico statehood via farming growth

The President urges permanent development of New Mexico's agricultural resources as the path to statehood, arguing that boosting farming will strengthen the territory's case and pave the way for admission.

Roosevelt New Mexico

Socorro Officials Suspected Of Financial Truth Doubt

Tar Ciferrars notes a suspicion that Socorro city officials will not produce a financial statement despite efforts to coax persuade or drive them. If the suspicion is proven unfounded the paper will gladly vindicate the official conduct of those involved.

Albuquerque Voters Split Amid Roosevelts Remarks On Charlatans

The article notes ALntgurrgun’s pride in her appearance during the president’s visit and Roosevelt’s jab at political charlatans and bosses. It highlights a division among Albuquerque’s voting population as the better element responds to the charged discourse.

Alntgurrgun Duke City Mr. Roosevelt Albuquerque

City poised for sweeping political cleansing push

The city has determined a thorough political cleansing plan with solid expectations that the metropolis will soon embrace a mode of political reform and integrity. Authorities underscore a strong motive to curb corruption and restore public trust through decisive action.

Clevelandism and the third term boomers in the Democratic party

The Globe Democrat argues Cleveland’s third term bid aims to normalize Clevelandism within the party. It examines Western opposition, Bryan faction threats, and the improbability of Cleveland winning key states, suggesting a Clevelandite nominee would lessen disaster but not avoid it.

No Stone to the Way Trish land bill progress noted

Uninterrupted advancement marks the Trish land purchase bill as Secretary Wyndham introduced it. The measure unites Trish factions, shifts to tolerance, and gains support from Parliament and Dublin Irish Nationalists led by John Redmond and William O'Brien.

Trish Wyndham Dublin John Redmond Parnell William O'Brien England

Rejection Motion Passed by Narrow Margin at Lawful Assembly

A legislative division produced a near unanimous vote against rejecting the bill amid jeers and protests. Leaders from English and Irish sides sense a rare chance for reconciliation now, fearing it may not Return in a lifetime. At Antietam, General Lee rode by as his son Rob, then thought safe at VMI, pleaded to be sent back into battle and received a kindly blessing.

Antietam Rockbridge (V Lee Tee Virginia Military Institute

Cough remedy claims cure for Greenville student

An alert Greenville student, H P Burbage, long troubled by a persistent cough, credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with transforming his health after two bottles. Sold locally by A E Trowell and W M Borrowdale. The item includes other unrelated notes on wasps and powder usage.

Chamberlain H. P. Burbage Natiow Greenville S.C A. E. Trowell Socorro W. M. Borrowdale Magdalena

Sad Public Lecture Sparks Debate on Lying and Family Roots

The article notes Professor Barnes of Philadelphia claiming a child may lie with persistency and genius, paired with an elder authority’s assertion that the boy is father of the man. The tone marks deep melancholy in the Charleston News and Courier report.

Barnes Philadelphia Charleston News and Courier

Forgot His Wedding and Other Anecdotes From a Bygone Era

A chaotic collage recounts a Wall Street friend rushing to marry in Chicago, telegraphing a farewell note, and catching a train. It also touts Dr King’s New Discovery for lung and throat illnesses with anecdotes, plus reflections on life’s duties, St Swithin’s burial tale, and a medical testimonial praising Electric Bitters for stomach and liver woes.

Dr Pierce Advised for Medical Advice In Private Letter

Message from a frustrated writer to Dr Pierce seeks guidance amid illness and pain. The letter warns against unqualified free advice from non physicians and promotes Dr Pierce's Prescription and Medical Adviser book as safe remedies and guidance. Public notice urges careful contact.

New Devices on the Reliance Cup Yacht and Other Items

A Bristol dispatch reports new Reliance yacht deck innovations. Main sheet may be stowed below deck via a curved deck tube, allowing free escape through the tube on run. Forward deck plans to handle head sails and halyards. J A Gulledge of Verbena Ala suffers severe piles. Bucklen’s Arnica salve cures him after failed remedies. Nitric acid production from air achieved commercially using electric arcs. about 2 percent of nitrogen becomes nitric acid.

Bristol R. I New York Tribune J. A. Gulledge Verbena Ala Bucklen

Fragmentary Federal District Roles and Officials List

A garbled OCR page lists numerous government positions and names across districts, including federal delegate to Congress, secretary, attorney general, surveyor general, collector, and land or tax roles. The text names several individuals from various states and territories, though many spellings are unclear, producing a dense roster of officials and offices.

Congress B.S. Rodey Migted Otero Janson W W. Mills Craces Henry Roswell Leland Et D. L Geyer Hay Santa Fe Silver City Remburg Bes

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