Taft Wins 321 Electoral Votes in Four Year Campaign
The tally shows Taft with 321 of 484 electoral votes with Bryan at 163 and Maryland possibly granting two votes. The vote distribution is approximated, and the piece notes Taft’s near Roosevelt's total four years prior. A separate item covers a Ladies Aid Society bereavement resolution for Annette Cook. County Commissioner Pedro Contreras visits as a witness in a case against his uncle involving vote interference at La Joya. Fischer's meat market advertises Friday specials on chicken vegetables fish and oysters.
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William H. Tate
Yu Jenan
William J. Bryan
Taft
Maryland
Mr. Roosevelt
Pedro
Socorro County Republicans Celebrate Broad Victory
The piece notes that while Socorro results pleased Republicans less than hoped for in some races, every county candidate was elected by an unprecedented majority. It credits Chairman Bursum for hard work with the territorial central committee and in his county, arguing he did as much as any man could to secure victory for delegates legislators and county tickets despite adverse circumstances.
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Andrews
Santa Fe New Mexican
Bursum
Republican Central Committee
Republican Territorial Central Committee
Interfering with Voters Charged Against Don Contreras
Don Matias Contreras, a wealthy political figure from Los Ranchos de La Joya, faced a charge of interfering with voters at the polls. He waived examination, posted $500 bond, and awaits action by the next grand jury. County Commissioner Pedro S. Contreras prosecuted. Assessor A. B. Baca represented the territory.
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Don Matias Contreras
Los Ranchos de la Joya
Amos E. Green
I This City
Don Matias
H. M. Dougherty
Pedro S. Contreras
A. B. Baca
Signs of Improvement With Taft Win Boosts New Mexico
County Clerk Sweet reports improved business conditions in New Mexico after Taft's election. Stock demand grows and prices rise from 12 to 14 per yearling. Inquiries for New Mexico bonds indicate market movement. Mauricio Armijo to wed Dominika Baca at San Miguel Church on Friday November 20 with a reception and ball planned. Conductor P J Savage notes four hundred carloads of sheep expected on the Magdalena branch soon.
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ER. H. Sweet
Taft
New Mexico
Mr. Sweet
Mauricio Armijo
Domitika Baca
Church of San Miguel
Leandro Baca
Anastacio Armijo
P. J. Savage
Magdalena
Thanksgiving Proclamation of New Mexico 1908
Executive proclamation designates November 26 1908 as Thanksgiving Day urging citizens to observe with worship and charity. Governor George Curry highlights New Mexico growth, immigration from the Midwest, rail and investment expansion, and approaching statehood while urging relief for the needy and moral solidarity.
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Santa Fe
N. M
Roosevelt
George Curry
New Mexico
Middle Western
Union
A. D
Naw Maviva
Agricultural College and Mines to Play Football in Socorro
Citizens of Socorro may witness the only football game this season as the Agricultural College team travels to face the School of Mines at the fairgrounds this afternoon. A&M players arrived yesterday to meet Mines rivalries with a lively lineup listed for the game.
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School of Mines
A. & M. Beliege Pone of Mines
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Haggart
Bentley Kays
Tiffany Redding
Harrigan Dalys
Carter Carrera
Hilton Carlisle
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Bear Noyer
Miller Atkinson - Lyons
Chieftain Address Change to Philippine Islands
A Mesilla Park letter requests a change of the Chieftain mailing address to Allen G. Graham in San Fernando La Union Philippines as the writer departs about November 21 with her son teaching at a local Industrial school. Capt John F Fullerton travels to Datil to aid in sheep shipment to Magdalena and mentions a football game where friends will gather to cheer for the School of Mines.
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San Fernando
la Union
Philippine Islands
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John F. Fullerton
Fullerton
Datil
Magdalena
Reserve notes: gatherings, illnesses, and a church fundraiser
Killed a beef man Chas McCarty reports several local items in Reserve. Fred and Gus Wheeler visited town. la grippe affects residents. Lant and Jones visitors. creamery butter available. A church organ fund supper left seventeen dollars for school repairs. Bible study and child training emphasized.
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Chas. McCarty
Gus Wheeler
New Mexico Geology Handbook Praised By Albuquerque Journal
The New Mexico bureau of immigration publishes The Economic Geology of New Mexico by Dr. Fayette A. Jones of Albuquerque. The handbook covers formations and mineral resources across the territory with tables and charts for values and structures. A clipped eastern paper notes a wartime prophecy involving Germany England and the United States and a Taft Roosevelt succession.
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Albuquerque Journal
Germany
England
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Taft
Roosevelt
Socorro Briefs Show Local Visitors and Court News
Mrs. W F Murray and her daughter arrive from Denver to stay for the winter with Mr and Mrs John Greenwald Sr. Attorney Elfego Baca, injury to ribs from a fire wagon incident in Albuquerque, recovering well. Hon R L Baca of Santa Fe visits to discuss territorial legislature duties. School of Mines hosts dance for Agricultural College football team visitors at the opera house. H Gregg reports El Paso booming with new homes and park projects. District Attorney H A Wolford expects little court activity in Socorro next month and potential June term adjustments to save about two thousand dollars.
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Socorro
Denver
Elfego Baca
Albuquerque
Socorro County
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Santa Fe
Baca
School of Mines
Opera House
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Atinne
Andrews Leading in New Mexico Delegates Race
County returns show Andrews elected delegate to Congress from New Mexico by about 611 votes over Larrazolo. Republicans call results satisfactory with smaller eastern majorities and notable shifts in San Miguel and other counties.
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Congress
New Mexico
Pecos
Texas
San Miguel
Larrazolo
Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Ointments and Hall's Cure
Warning against mercury containing catarrh ointments and urging prescriptions from physicians. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio as mercury free and effective when taken internally. Adise includes testimonials, price 75 cents, and mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheeney & Co
Football at the fair ground promises fine sample of sport
Football is recognized as the greatest of American athletic games. The game at the fair ground this afternoon promises to be a fine sample of the great sport. Everyone should be at the fair ground promptly at 2:30. Admission 50 cents, children 25 cents, carriages 25 cents extra. Subscribe for The Chieftain.
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Fair Ground
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