Mining Congress Resolutions and Local Improvements
The mining congress in session at Keapo endorses government experiment stations for mining research and urges a law allowing a 50 dollar annual tax in place of assessment work. It backs state mining school support, a permanent mining display in the East to educate the public on the West’s mining, and notes a south side Manzanares avenue walk project by P J Savage and the Improvement Association. Also includes an advertisement offering 100 dollars for catarrh cures and a Hall’s Catarrh Cure testimonial with generic endorsements.
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Mining Congress
Kepaso
United States
Manzanares Avenue
Knights of Pythias
P. J. Savage
The
Improvement Association
Marriage Licenses Issued At Probate Clerk Office
Recent licenses issued by Probate Clerk B A Pino list Antonio Gutierres age 19 of Paraje and Ana Mora age 19 of Cantarecio Estevan Barela age 61 and Amada Baldonado age 52 both of Socorro Climaco Armijo age 23 and Aurelia Gonzales age 15 both of Bosquecito.
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B. A. Pino
Antonio Gutierres
Paraje
Ana Mora
Cantarecio
Estevan Barela
Amada Baldonado
Socorro
Climaco Armijo
Aurelia Gonzales
Bosquecito
Electric Light For Socorro
A strong company has been organized and preliminary work has begun on electric light service for Socorro. The plan aims to bring powered illumination to the town, with construction starting soon and local support already evident.
Bohemian colony project to found Socorro enterprise
Max Kirchman of Chicago plans to establish a Bohemian American colony in Socorro, securing franchise rights, land options, and water for an electric light and power plant. The project, backed by Elfego Baca and H. O. Bursum, aims at rapid growth, a one million dollar capitalization, and bringing 500 families within three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elfego Baca
Socorro
Socorro Water, Light and Ice Company
Santa Fe
H. QO. Bursum
W. E. Martin
Frank Owen
New Mexico
Santa Fe New Mexican
H. O. Bursum
W. EE. Martin
Sol
Max Kirchman
Chicago
Mr. Kirchanan
Abran Abeyta
John E. Griffith
Kireman
Rio Grande
Miner Killed in Mogollons Shaft Accident
William Peckham, miner for Inestine Company at Mogollon, died instantly Saturday night when his machine failed and a trap door opened sending him down a shaft to the next level. Peckham, in charge of a Last Chance mine machine at 300 feet, fell about thirty feet after losing balance while removing an empty ore bucket from the hoist cable. Death was instantaneous from a broken neck and severe injuries.
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William Peckham
Inestine Company
Mogollon
Peckham
Last Chance
Silver City Independent
Geology of California noted by Professor Bagg
Professor Bagg, formerly in charge of mineralogy at the School of Mines, is now based in Chihuahua, Mexico, and the U. S. Geological Survey has issued a key contribution to California Tertiary geology. The piece recalls the professor’s past work and a fire loss when his house burned in west Socorro.
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Keyes
Albuquerque
Ellis McDougall
EL Paso
Professor Bagg
Ohare
Department of Mineralogy
Chihuahua
Mexico
Brinsmade
C. M. Lewis
Chrisstian College
Canton
China
U. S. Geological Survey
California
Rufus M. Bagg
Bagg
West
Socorro
Suit Against City of Socorro Over Refunding Bond Interest
Hon T B Catron sues in Santa Fe’s first district against Edward L Price city treasurer for 1825 interest on 2400 of Socorro’s 1897 refunding bonds. Part of the bonds once held by late Judge Hamilton. he sold his share to Catron. Treasurer refused payment per city council’s instruction, council likely claims bonds illegal. Attorney Jas G Fitch represents the city.
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T. B. Catron
First Judicial District
Santa Fe
Edward L. Price
Socorro
Hamilton
Catron
Jas. G. Fitch
Thanksgiving Proclamation from New Mexico Governor
Governor Miguel A. Otero urges Territory residents to observe Thanksgiving on November 30 1905 and treats November 30 as a holiday. He cites growing livestock mining activity population and upcoming statehood as reasons for gratitude asks for charity and family reunions and a spirit of unity. Magdalena leader Ben McClure reports over 100000 sheep and lambs shipped in two weeks. District Attorney Eifego Baca returns from Santa Fe business trip.
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Santa Fe
Mexico
United States
Miguel A. Otera
New Mexico
New Me
Miama A. Orrko
W. Rayworps
Ben McClure
Magdalena
City
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Whitney Company
Southwest
First St
Albuquerque, N. M
First National Bank
Joshua S. Raynolds
M. W. Flournoy
Frank McKee
W. W. Woods
United States Depository
Sherwin-Williams Paints
Sherwin-Williams
Socorro Drug A
Pavors
Hall
F. J. Canny & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheney
Kirwan & Marvin
All Ragers
MR. Kirchman
Gem City
Owen
Santa Fe Water and Light Company
Antonito
Anthony
Rio Grande Valley
Mogollons
Edwin Swisher, Jr
Edwin Swisher
Las Cruces
Agricultural College
School of Mines
City OF
Eifego Baca
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