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The Socorro Chieftain

Location

Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1908

Page

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Socorro County Solidly Republican in Latest Vote

Socorro County shows strong Republican gains with every county ticket elected by clear margins. The county administration has been Republican in all departments for two years and voters have approved the record, as tallied by Jose B. Torres, chairman of the Republican county central committee.

Socorro County Iisl Chaeftain Jose BE. Torres Chorman Republican County Central Committee Magdalena Socorro Colorado

Taft and Sherman Win Presidential Victory Across States

The Republican ticket led by Taft and Sherman secured a sweeping victory over Bryan. Taft carried almost all solid states and even Greater New York, a first for a Republican since 1896. Congress remains Republican, upholding Roosevelt era policies for four more years. A summary of states and electoral votes follows.

William H. Taft Roosevelt Mr. Taft Bryan South New York McKinsey National Congress

Doctor from San Antonio Sparks Spineless Cactus Talk

Dr G L Tinker visited from San Antonio and stressed the spineless cactus topic as vital for New Mexico. L E McRae and family lodged at Winkler hotel en route home from Albuquerque.

G. L. Tinker San Antonio New Mexico L. E. McRae Winkler Hotel Magdalena Albuquerque Mr. McRae Socorro County

Mexican Killed by Train Near Elmendorf

An unknown Mexican man died Thursday night after being struck by a Santa Fe freight train near Elmendorf. He died Friday morning in Socorro from injuries and an official coroner's jury ruled it an accident, though signs suggest possible foul play. Militia and police work to identify him and locate his widow, while additional notes report a shooting in Alma and local economic activity in Socorro. Annetta Cook of Socorro, respected resident, died Monday morning with funeral services held Tuesday, leaving a son, a brother in Oklahoma, and a sister in Indiana.

Santa Fe Elmendorf Socorro Marcelino Alderete Alderete el Paso Robt W. Lewis Territorial Mounted Police Force Alma Lewis Dan Archuleta Antonio Orosco M Arnetta Cook Mrs. Cook

Temperance program linked to World’s Temperance Sunday

The notice calls ten men to speak at the Sabbath evening concert on November 29 to promote temperance. It cites guidance from religious readings at 11 am and 7:30 pm and notes the Anti Saloon League and local Temperance committee led by B C Marker supporting the event and collection for the cause.

John III David Absalom Anti Saloon League B.C. Marker

Ladies Aid Meeting at Mrs Newcomb’s Home

The Ladies Aid society plans a Tuesday afternoon gathering at two o'clock hosted at the home of Mrs W D Newcomb.

Ladies Aid Society W. D. Newcomb

Andrews Re-elected in Turbulent New Mexico Race

Hon. W. H. Andrews is reelected as New Mexico’s delegate to Congress by an estimated thousand votes, with statehood seen as a near certainty. Campaign leadership by H. O. Bursum praised, Democratic hopes dismissed, and county majorities cited as proof of Andrews and statehood momentum.

New Mexico W. H. Andrews Congress Andrews Statehood Territory H. O. Bursum Republican Territorial Central Committee Bursum

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