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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1902
Page
4
The piece critiques election aftermath and tribunal finality, noting Rodey’s widening lead and calls for canvassing. It cites the Albuquerque Citizen’s shift, comments on Independent votes, and denial of governor’s funds. Weather mentions a cold wave, rain, and snow in nearby ranges, with county office suits and possible assessor outcomes.
The Chieftain notes election turmoil while urging attention to Socorro’s other interests. Several promising enterprises have been protected by private citizens but not yet realized. When substantial progress is likely, the paper pledges full support and calls the outlook pleasing.
The county returns compiled by county commissioners show all Democratic and Independent Republican county candidates elected by margins from 232 to 456. The text notes no official canvass or announcement this week and lists races with Leandro Baca defeating C F Blackington by 456 and H G Baca defeating Abran Aberta by 232, with other majorities in between.
The Albuquerque Journal runs another edition titled Another Inspiration. The paper highlights renewed community spirit and local features seen in the Wednesday issue, showcasing profiles, arts, and events across Albuquerque.
A local paper rebukes Attorney Silas Alexander for claims about ballot emblems in Sincorro County. It argues the Republican ticket used no border emblem and accuses the article of fabrication and moral provocation intended to discredit the party. The piece labels the statements as senseless falsehoods and damaging to the Republican cause.
An old Washington resident recounts the disappearance of Aaron Burr's daughter Theodosia Allston who sailed from Charleston to New York aboard the Patriot on December 20, 1812. A dying pirate’s confession and the sailor Burdick’s remarks link the vessel’s loss to piracy and a deathbed claim of her execution by a plank.
On November 4 1902 Socorro County will establish a branch of the Philadelphia Booklovers Library under patrons Dr C R Keyes Jos E Smith T Brown and Professors EB A Drake O R Smith and F C Lincoln A stock of 125 fresh modern titles will be kept with new copies every two months A five dollar annual subscription grants borrowing and exchange rights Subscriptions may be paid to Prof F C Lincoln or Kataenstein's store A subscriber list will appear in next week's Chieftain.
Judge Freeman left Carlsbad Friday morning to attend court in Lincoln. During Mr. Simpson's speech at the courthouse Monday evening, he was called an honored and respected citizen of the Pecos valley, drawing a strong audience response as Republicans and Democrats joined in applause.
On November first the Frisco system began a regular winter through sleeping car service between Kansas City and Jacksonville Florida. The route runs from Kansas City to Birmingham then continues via the Southern Railway to Jacksonville.
A teacher's examination will be held in this city on Friday November 21. All persons hoping to teach in Socorro county and lacking a current certificate should present themselves for examination on that date. A. T. Headley of Tilden Indiana credited Electric Bitters with curing years of rheumatism after two bottles. the Creernis office has received a stack of card envelopes and subscribers are urged to join The Curarram.
A French traveler breakfasting at a Quezaltenango merchant’s house noted odd sounds from a courtyard fountain and frightened pets. He urged immediate departure. That night a severe earthquake struck the city, reducing the house to ruins.
The St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad Co offers colonist rates at half fare plus $2 from St. Louis Kansas City and Memphis to southwest points including New Mexico. The policy is expected to spur southwest development and settlement.
A Walton Furnace Vermont man reported Bucklen s Arnica Salve fully cured a horri ble fever sore on his leg after 13 miles of travel. The ad claims it heals bruises ulcers eruptions boils burns corns and piles. 25 cents guaranteed by druggists. Also a brief ice cream ad for Kataenstein s.
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