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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1902
Page
2
A garbled 19th century style note mentions Mestco seeking statehood for the 57th courtess amid a volcanic eruption involving Mr. Peles and Senator Titinan. The text also describes unusual late snow on the Magdaleans and references water and cold imagery as spring nears.
Reports indicate the May term proceeds satisfactorily in Sotorty County court under Hon. Don't FH. McMillan. Proceedings show smooth handling of business and cordial courthouse conduct, with a decision on extending the session noted for about two weeks longer.
The program celebrates a record year at the School of Mines noting high attendance and strong work. County and territorial legislature funded expanded facilities and comforts, while trustees ensure efficient use and continued progress for patrons.
Capt Finer notes frequent earthquakes along the Nicaragua route would jeopardize the project. He cites recent Martineau disturbances drawing French attention and argues the Panama Isthmus offers fewer seismic risks, supporting Captain Fitch’s preference for the Panama route.
The text discusses national unity and the United States stance on the Isthmian canal and a Pacific War, noting strong public favor for faith and decisive action. It mentions a cable line between British Columbia and Australia and a planned Philippines cable, with Congress looming over decisions.
The piece argues for developing Pacific ports and a transoceanic canal to shorten routes to the Orient, highlighting growing Pacific trade from 1854 to 1901 and Britain's lead in Oriental commerce. It stresses American dominance of the Pacific and cautions against political sentimentality over military matters.
A proposed temporary new building would house executive offices and staff at about one third of the second floor of the White House, freeing the rest for the family and public uses. The plan seeks a simpler option while awaiting a more imposing future structure, keeping the building as the president’s home and workplace.
Governor Miguel A. Otero proclaims May 30, 1902 a day of rest from labor and public amusements to honor fallen soldiers and sailors. He urges observance with Grand Army of the Republic and other societies, urging reverence, song, and flowers, and remembrance of survivors. The notice bears the governor and secretary of New Mexico signatures and seal.
An old advertisement touts Dr. V Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a universal remedy for impure blood boils pimples and skin eruptions. It claims to purify the blood strengthen the stomach and offer medical miracles with no substitute. It invites readers to request a free People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser by mail with stamps.
Travel notice lists 1902 trips from Southern Baptist Convention and National Baptist Anniversaries with sale dates and round trip fares to Portland Seattle San Francisco Minneapolis Tacoma Salt Lake City and related cities. A testimonial from Jessie Pinkley Hall praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for whooping cough and accompanying local sales notes.
The New York Tribune quotes a Massachusetts senator joking that the problem is in the table of contents rather than the appendix. A brief ad notes a house to rent and calls readers to inquire with C. T. Brown.
Magdalena branch operates daily except Sunday with TAS at 12 10 pm and Socarro Ar listed for service times.
Readable fragments show a roster of individuals including McMillan Geinich Jol Greenwald Mation Contreras and several others with surnames Abeyta Baca Torres and Sanches Joye. No clear event or context identified in the text.
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