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The Socorro Chieftain

Location

Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1906

Page

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New Mexico Governor Proclaims Thanksgiving Day 1906

Governor Hagerman proclaims Thursday November 29 1906 as a day of general thanksgiving and prayer in the Territory of New Mexico. The proclamation cites bountiful harvests rising prosperity and a call to moral renewal and public virtue under God. Signed by H J Hagarman and secretary J W Rayworps.

Pilgrim Fathers United States Hagerman Roosevelt Territory of New Mexico Executive Department New Mexico Our Republic A.D Territory of H. J. Haagueman J. W. Rayworps

Miss Sadie Murphy Tours For Kansas And Oklahoma Relatives

Miss Sadie Murphy formerly ran the Park House. After summering in Magdalena she spent several days in Socorro last week en route to Kansas and Oklahoma to visit relatives. Her five years ago visit in Socorro was an errand of mercy to nurse a former friend with a contagious disease. Her charitable work aided many strangers and locals in sickness and distress.

Sadie Murphy the Park House Magdalena Socorro Kansas Oklahoma

Mission of Mirth lecture thrills opera house audience

Thomas McClary delivered the Mission of Mirth to a large crowd Saturday evening, keeping listeners in high spirits while conveying wholesome truths. Effie Braton departed Monday for New York City to visit her sister Mrs. Geo M Sands.

Thomas McClary Opera House Mr. McClary Effie Braton New York City Geo. M. Sands

Magdalena Camp Active as Mining and Shipping Expand

Correspondent notes Magdalena’s busy season with heavy wool and lamb shipments from the area. Albuquerque firms Beck er Blackwell and Co and Ranch Supply are expanding, while the Graphic mine adds workers and advances development. The Mine Development Co pushes the Key group with 260 acres as tunnels extend toward ore bodies and new stopes emerge, signaling robust district growth.

Magdalena Albuquerque Morning Journal Albuquerque Becker, Blackwell & Co Ranch Supply Company The Graphic F. H. Gregg Kelly Group Magdalena Range Graphic Group

Death of Mogollon Rancher Sparks Murder Arrest

John Pate was arrested by Sergeant Robt W Lewis on a murder charge in the Jim mie the Duck case. Boswick died three years ago at his Mogollon home. authorities suspect foul play after Pate boasted of a shooting and tried to lure Charles Clark into helping kill Boswick. Pate held Boswick ranch since the death, with a preliminary hearing set before Justice John Dwyer.

John Boswick Jimmie the Duck Mogollon Mountains Socorro County Boswick Sergant Rob't W. Lewis Mounted Police John Pate Mogollon Pate Chas. Clark John Dwyer

Taxpayer letter sparks political debate in Socorro County

The Chieftain contends the Socorro County communication signed by "A Taxpayer" misstates facts, unfairly compares counties, and seeks to influence elections. It notes claims of ballot manipulation, foreign voters, and saloon influence while defending the integrity of New Mexico elections and backing the Republican ticket amid criticism of the so called people’s movement.

Albuquerque — Morning Journal Socorro Agoul Socorro County Bernalillo County New Mo New Mexico People's People's Ticket Republican Party People's Reform Party Texas Oklahoma Guadalupe Quay Roy Grant County Mexico People's Movement

Postoffice Opens at Carthage in Socorro County

John James serves as postmaster at the newly established Carthage post office in Socorro county. Hon. Dan H. McMillan visited Socorro Monday. Judge McMillan and family may move from Denver to spend the winter here. A new town photographer offers excellent work in town.

Carthage Socorro County John James Dan’ H. McMillan Socorro Judge McMillan Denver

Democratic Fraud Claims in Las Vegas Editorial

The Las Vegas Optic denounces Republican and Democratic campaign tactics, praising the Republicans for a clean race while accusing Democrats of using inflammatory, prejudicial, and false statements aimed at voter manipulation. It cites alleged last minute attacks on Mr. Andrews and his morality, asserting the charges prove Democrats’ dishonesty.

Las Vegas Andrews

Riots at New Mexico polling place spark criminal complaints

Dispatch notes a chaotic election day with lawless, drunken Democrats clashing with officers. Nazario Flores and brothers Archuleta led attacks. Archuleta faces assault charges. Gun threats at Floersheim store frightened clerks and customers. Douglas Wright forced Archuleta to holster. Eight charges filed. grand jury to investigate amid district officials informed.

Roy Santa Fe New Mexican Nazario Flores Jose Archuleta Leandro Archuleta Floersheim Mercantile Company M. Trobault Douglass Wright Archuleta Ditrict Epeyiee Hagerman

Socorro County Republicans Score Clear Victory in Election

The Santa Fe New Mexican lauds Socorro County Republicans for a strong showing in last Tuesday's election with Andrews winning the delegate race by a solid margin and Abeytia, Torres and other party candidates securing landslide gains. The piece praises organization and promises a clean economical county administration and faithful representation in the 37th Legislative Assembly.

Santa Fe Socorro County New Mexican Wive Andrews Delewaite 37Th Legislative Assembly

Capitol Building Fire Causes Major Damage at Capitol

A November 13 Albuquerque Journal report states a blaze at the capitol building started at 3 a.m. from defective wiring, costing up to 4000 dollars and damaging rafters, partitions, and library bindings while leaving books intact. Custodian board ordered immediate repairs.

Albuquerque Journal Capitol A. A. Keen

Albuquerque’s Chief Product Carload Political Hogs

A fragment from the Albuquerque Journal notes a shipment described as political hogs in disguise. The gag references a carload sent from Albuquerque to Socorro county along with a remark about Winkler’s vegetables.

Albuquerque Socorro County Albuquerque Journal

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Bravo Socorro County Banta Fe Hall F. J. Conway & Co Toledo Winkler’s
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