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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1903
Page
1
A compact report notes a Socorro County car theft case with financial figures around thirteen thousand nine hundred eighty dollars. Details indicate a 68 series reference and a 212 56 code, with the case proceeding through local court steps.
A wrapped dispatch summarizes election results across states. In New York City George B. McClellan III defeats Seth Low to become mayor, yielding a strong Tammany victory. Governors Otto, Warfield, Beckham, Bates, Cummins win re elections. California Schmitz union labor mayor. Colorado Chief Justice Campbell re elected. Pennsylvania tickets lead by 225000 to 230000.
The advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh in all stages by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. It offers $100 to anyone not cured and invites readers to request testimonials, listing Toledo, Ohio as the address. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills as the best.
The great international exposition for live stock will be held at Union Stock Yards Chicago from November 28 to December 5. Plan to attend with special rates via Santa Fe. Ask Thomas Jaques, agents.
Congressmen Hughes Floyd Jones Crowley Sims Benton urge admission of New Mexico Oklahoma Arizona and Indian Territory as right and justice. De Armand and Hearst guests report strong support while ex Governor Powers notes his limited opinion due to committee role.
President Keyes travels to Albuquerque on business. Ada Morley and Herman visit the School Wednesday. Miss Fitch catalogs the library. results praised. A rider falls into cold river. boaters recount an odd crossing. Students visit San Acacio to study rock paintings preserved well. Ex-School of Mines student Harland Case visits Socorro, plans return for unfinished work. Oscuras trip improves Brown’s respect for the bucking bronco. A humorous aside ends with Oh the horse elopes too bloomin high. District attorney asks county board for school fund recovery details. no reply yet. Amount cited is 2700 dollars, risking earlier school closures and illiteracy concerns per the Albuquerque Morning Journal.
A lively social dance in Socorro last night drew about fifty couples. Music by Prof. P A Marceloino’s San Antonio orchestra kept the floor busy from nine till the small hours. Thanks were given to Harvey Wood and H L Brown for organizing and managing the event and refreshments by Mr and Mrs Winkler.
At about 4 pm today Rev. Herman J. Powell officiated the marriage of A. J. Totten and Miss Irene Tiffany at the First Baptist church parsonage. Both residents of the city, with the bride the elder daughter of Mrs. Quinlan, and the groom formerly from Ann Arbor now a salesman for Hall & Learnard, who will reside with the bride’s mother at 008 South Arno Street.
Bud Williams reports his seventeen year old daughter Eliza faced a large wolf near their ranch last Wednesday. Without a gun she roped the animal and dragged it to death, ending a predator that had cost him many calves over the past two years.
A local inventor claims X Ray Burners deliver brighter light from coal oil lamps than any rival. J J Leeson has secured the Socorro county agency. Burners sell for 15 cents each, promising clearer light and fewer smoky chimneys.
Congress plans a special session Monday to decide how to implement the Cuban reciprocity treaty. The debate centers on whether a simple resolution suffices or if explicit tariff legislation is required. Also promoted: Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for headaches.
The preliminary examination of Wallace, charged with McCammon's murder, proceeds at the courthouse before Justice Green. Testimony is being typewritten and most of next week is expected for completion, with Mrs. McCammon testifying yesterday and showing emotion at times. District Attorney A.2 Sedillo represents the territory, while Hon Elfego Baca defends Wallace.
Fires lit in the enitentiary kilns produce 150000 bricks in a week with another 150000 due by November 14. The Little Havere straw operates full time, keeping a visible supply of 150000 building bricks and 150000 paving bricks ready. Demand for both brick types exceeds supply, with Superintendent H C Rogers reporting many orders on hand for future delivery. Colonial ad and medical remedy notices follow.
A collision on the Rosary Incline near Union Depot Kansas City killed one and injured nineteen others, four of whom may be fatally hurt. The gripman lost control as tracks were slippery, authorities said.
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