News of the Week condensed for New Mexico readers
National items report two sunstroke deaths in New York and Carter Harrison running for Chicago mayor. Other notes include the Senate passing a free alcohol bill, Mrs. Jefferson Davis ill, Foraker’s amendment to the Hamilton bill, San Francisco banks reopening, and a Kansas City court finding rebates by a dry goods firm. Territorial items mention hangings at Raton, Porto Rico judgeship, immigrant settlement in eastern New Mexico, hog deaths from anthrax at the penitentiary, women’s suffrage in England, King Alfonso and Princess Ena wedding plans, Czar’s liberty delays, and threats of civil conflict in Russia, plus contempt convictions of Stoessel and Nebogatov.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Carter H. Harrison
Chicago
Senate
San Francisco
Jefferson Davis
New York City
Senator Foraker
Burton of
Kansas
United States Senate
Wisconsin
Michigan
General Assembly
Des Moines
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church In
United States
Burlington
Kansas City
Territorial
David Aguello
John Medlock
Raton
B. S. Rodey
District of
Porto Rico
Albuquerque
Rock Island
New Mexico
Territorial Penitentiary
Alfonso of
Spain
Ena of
Battenburg
Russia
Stoessel
Port Arthur
Nebogatoff
Sea of Japan
THAT HOTEL PROPOSITION
Socorro May 21 1906 Max Kirchman announces location and the man secured for a modern hotel at Socorro with plans for an Auditorium Hotel and Annex for consumptives about 100 rooms. He urges locals to join in improving Gem City accommodations and notes brick plant readiness for construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Kirchman
Socorro
Mr. Kirchman
N. M
Chieftain
Gem City
Dividend Mining and Milling Company at Estey City
Dividend Mining and Milling Company resumes work at Estey City installing a dust pipe to clear the Estey mill and erecting tents for a labor colony imported from Mexico. The mill is being readied for operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estey City
Estey
Mexico
In Memoriam of John Francis Cook
A Santa Fe Lodge of Perfection No 1 committee presents a solemn tribute to John Francis Cook, praising him as Mason, husband and citizen, and expresses sorrow and sympathy to his family. Resolutions authorize publication in local papers Santa Fe New Mexican and Socorro Chieftain and delivery to the bereaved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe Lodge of Perfection No 1
Free Masonry
John Francis Cook
Brother Cook
Cook
Santa Fe Lodge of Perfection No. 1
Santa Fe New Mexican
Socorro
Cony T. Brows
James G. Frren
Rumer A. Dear
Mt Carmel Commencement At Convent Friday Evening
Mt Carmel convent will hold regular annual commencement exercises Friday evening June 15 starting at eight o'clock. An engaging musical and literary program will be presented. The convent reports an exceedingly successful academic year and urges friends to acknowledge its good work. Tos. Jaques, Santa Fe Agent announces round trip rail fares from Mt Carmel to Denver Pueblo and Colorado Springs with sale dates June 1 to Sept 30 and return by Oct 31 1906. Hon W E Martin has left for Deming to attend Luna county district court term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Carmel Convent
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
W.E. Martin
Deming
Luna County
Socorro County June Court Opens with Large Juror List
The June term of the Socorro District Court will open Monday June 4 with Hon. Frank W. Parker presiding. Deputy Collector Conrado A Baca says Thursday’s collections total over 316000 with about 2500 to the court fund, enabling a three to four week term. Juror lists include a grand jury and petit jurors from Hermis Blanchard to Donaciano Baca, showing broad local participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Socorro County
Frank W. Parker
Third Judicial District
Conrado A. Baca
City Water Shortage Urges Prompt Council Action
The present water committee of the city council must address growing complaints of water shortages in parts of the city. The city's supply suffices for domestic use but cannot irrigate surrounding country or meet peak summer demand. Overuse by some residents leads to pressure failures in the mains, necessitating careful and effective committee action to protect all users.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Socorro
Year of steady progress for Albuquerque and Socorro schools
The Las Vegas Optic notes record high marks for the University of Albuquerque and the School of Mines at Socorro in a record year. It cites 20 to 30 enrollments for collegiate work and optimism for beating that figure next year. Mrs. Pickles learns of her son-in-law T. J. Wintemute's death in La Junta Colorado at 1 a.m. He lived in Socorro for 14 years and served as fireman on the Magdalena branch before moving to Colorado five years ago. A. Winkler leases his hotel to W. J. Liles beginning June 1, with Mrs. Winkler and daughters Emma and Laura planning a vacation after the June court term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HL Elmendorf
Socorro Company
American Valley
Comyx
New Mexico
Elmendorf
de. C. L. Herrick
Colorado
H. Stoll
Lexington
Blue Grass State
Elmen
University At
Albuquerque
School of Mines At
Socorro
Las Vegas
School of
Ines
A. Winkler
W. J. Liles
Mr. Liles
Stock buyer reports better ranges in Socorro county
W H Liles of Socorro County, a noted stock buyer, said ranges in Socorro and southern counties look better for stock raising than in several years. He bought about forty car loads of two to four year olds and a few yearlings for Browning Land and Cattle Co of Lamar, Colorado. Cattle in local stock yards are being inspected by Napier of the cattle sanitary board before shipment to Colorado pastures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. HL Liles
Socorro County
Citizen
Browning Land and Cattle Company
Lamar
Colo
Liles
Inspector Napier
Cattle Sanitary Board
Colorado Pastures
Socorro
Albuquerque
City Board Elects Corps of Teachers for Next Year
The city board of education elected Eliseo Chaves Miss James and Miss Harris and two others from Loretto to teach next year each earning 355 a month. A rule barred private tutoring without principal direction and monthly reports to the board. The Rocky Mountain Amusement Co led by C W Howard presented at Garcia opera house last Wednesday with strong program and lower admission next Monday June 4 at opera house. Seats available at Leesons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Board of Education
Eliseo Chaves
James
Harris
Loretto
Board of Education
Rocky Mountain Amusement Company
C. W. Howard
Garcia Opera House
Opera House
Leeson's
Commencement Ball Celebrates School of Mines Students
The School of Mines held a large commencement ball at the Socorro opera house last night. Devine's Orchestra and Prof. Rayo Res provided music, the venue was decorated in national colors, and guests danced from nine until nearly three. The event capped a year of excellent work by a bright, disciplined student body, with many planning to return next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School For Mines
Socorro Opera
Devine
Albuquerque
Rayo Res
School of Mines
Decoration Day Program by Socorro Improvement Association
Socorro New Mexico May 25 1401 announces a Decoration Day program with processions of veterans flower girls and citizens to cemeteries for flower strewing and park services led by Reverend H M Perkins. Music by a park choir. Grand Marshal M Cooney notes civic turnout and a reflection on dwindling old soldiers. Captain Farnoff reports Lt Cipriano Baca has arrested Roberto Gonzales for horse theft and other charges, held in Albuquerque jail awaiting Socorro deputies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M Cooney
Socorro
N. M
Socorro Improvement Association
H. M. Perkins
M. Coonry
Santa Fe New Mexican
el Farnoff
Mounted Pot
Albuquerque
Cipriano Baca
Roberto Gonzales
Davis
Datil Mountains
Gonzales
Socorro County
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News OF
Rio Grande
Lec
Gen
American-Bohemian Association
Dividend Mining and Milling Co
Winkler's
MT. Carmel
THE
Grand Jury
C. Tucker
Hermas Blanchard
Tomas Montoya Y S
Pat Holliman
Barney McKeefrey
Juan Silva
el Tafoya
Garcia
Jose L. Aragon
Res
Jose Chavez Y C
Join McKinley
John McIntyre
A. E. Rouiller
J. P. Kelley
Estevan Chavez
Joel Baca Y Tiguel Padilla
Cole Railston
Maximo Baca
Lorenzo M. Vigil
Richard Spurgeon
Vicente Jaramillo
Lewis Gramis
Thomas Martin
Manuel Escojeda
PRTIT
W. P. Goddard
John Ruff
Nelson N. Field
Jose de San C. Olguin
Pedro Miranda
Domingo Baca
Juan Montoya Y C
H. H. Adams
Domingo A. Ortega
Felix Olguin
Jose Rodrigues
Pat McKeefrey
David Romero
Felix Cariaga
Pilar Mendoza
Ismael Aragon
Lazaro I Jardo
Abran Baca
Jesus Ma. Silva
Delaido ‘Elles
Jacobo Armijo
Estanislado Mora
Catarino Chavez
Jesus Velarde
Albino Contreras
Ramon Sarracino
Charles F. Adams
Jose Tafoya
Donacian
American Valley Company
Fi. Elmendorf
P. N. Yunker
the Water Committee
Corps OF Teachers
Socorro Opera House
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