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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1902
Page
1
A chicken pie dinner will be served at the K P hall starting at 5 o clock Tuesday November 25. The full dinner costs 35 cents for adults and 25 cents for children. Proceeds fund a Christmas tree for Presbyterian Sunday school children. Everyone urged to attend.
The unofficial returns favored Democrats and Independent Republicans by 250 to 450 votes. Mandamus halted canvassing, blocking the commissioners from tallying precincts with independent Republican tickets. Judge McMillan alleged deceptive border emblem on those tickets and irregularities in San Antonio and Lemitar. Trial began in Albuquerque with Judge Baker presiding and resumed after a U S Senate visit.
Summary of events from the era note William in England, Roosevelt backing western statehood, New Mexico land grants for the School of Mines, territorial politics in New Mexico and Oklahoma, Cuban reciprocity concerns, oil drill depths at Raton, a New York arrival, and a plea to aid a repentant youth.
In Socorro and surrounding areas many residents visited the city for business and social purposes. Notables include J S Mactavish, Mrs Charlotte Cortesy, Capt M Cooney, and Col J S Hutcheson, with guests from Magdalena Eagle Water Caton and Las Vegas. A new brick building on lower Manzanares nears top story, while a large turnout celebrated a Rathbone Sisters novelty supper. United States Attorney J S Stansberry and bride arrived after their Denver wedding. A teen and healthy 9 pound boy was born to Mr and Mrs J L Wells of Cerrillos. Prices Bros & Co advertise fall and winter goods.
Senator Beveridge and the senate committee on territories are expected in Socorro Monday as they tour the territory gathering information for the statehood decision on December tenth. The party is reported to be thorough in their work and local authorities will arrange a proper reception if the visit is confirmed.
The Socorro Tennis Club is being reorganized and invites hopeful members to join and submit names for an upcoming tournament. The Misses Price have recently joined, and organizers hope for many more ladies to enroll. Candies and snacks available at Katsenstein's.
The Socorro Golf Club reports the course to be readied for play next week with an outlook for a strong season. J J Smith offers a line of clubs and balls for new members to equip themselves without delay. Subscribe for Tax Cunurtane.
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