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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1902
Page
2
The piece argues for a free vote and fair count to determine officeholders, notes corrections to official vote records, and discusses the legality of possible contests. It reflects on predictions about canvassing returns, issuing certificates, and installing new officers, while criticizing a Republican candidate’s threatened contest over Independent tickets.
The county commissioners were ordered to canvass the returns and issue certificates of election. The court’s order was carried out Monday, declaring the entire Democratic and Independent county ticket elected. This confirms that officers declared elected will hold office during any contest and reflects the law’s intent.
Anwan Anxyta seeks to prove in court that he, not Hermene G. Baca, was elected to the office of collector and treasurer. A non partisan court decision will determine his rights and standing in Socorro County. Until then the public should suspend judgment and await court events.
The Globe-Democrat notes continued expansion in foreign demand for U S manufactures. Nine months to September export totals reach 311,302,441 dollars, with cotton goods rising to 26,168,173 and shoes gaining attention in Europe. Strong gains across iron, steel, agricultural implements, wood products, paper, tobacco, and other items support rising prosperity amid past declines from high copper prices and domestic demand.
On the first day of December the fifty ninth Congress will meet in Washington for its second session. The life of the present Congress ends March 4 leaving only eight weeks for serious business. Key tasks include passage of appropriation bills and debates. A Cuban reciprocity treaty or tariff amendments are likely. Proposals to extend government control over corporations will reappear along with labor-related bills to prevent major industry stoppages.
An old advertisement for Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets promising appetite improvement and stomach and liver regulation. Price 25 cents per box. Sold by A. E. Howell Socorro W M Borrowdale Magdalena. Includes unrelated quotes from Hitt about a Vermont debt and brief newspaper blurbs.
Elfego Baca county superintendent proclaims November 27 1902 as public Thanksgiving and prayer in Socorro County New Mexico urging schools to close and worship to give thanks for blessings and aid the needy. Also includes a column of quotes and a local ad section with medical balm endorsement.
An Irish teamster fled to his parish priest in terror claiming a ghost on the church wall. The priest asks for details and Pat describes a creature like a big ass, then the priest calms him and reveals Pat saw his own shadow rather than a supernatural visitor.
The Frisco begins a regular winter sleeping car service between Kansas City and Jacksonville Florida starting November first. The route goes from Kansas City to Birmingham on the Frisco and then via the Southern Railway to Jacksonville. Also ad mentions Champlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets and local sellers A. E. Howell Socorro and W. M. Borrowdale Magdalena.
A waiter with marine background watches as his master attempts a tricky staffing draw on a bird. The waiter suggests moving farther aft in a nervous whisper. A separate note states Tax Caimyraix office has just received new card envelopes.
A fragmented roster of officials and inspectors including Otero Governor, Surveyor General M. Llewellyn, U.S. Collector A. Morrison, U.S. District Attorney W. B. Chilfers, Santa Fe and Roswell officials, forest supervisors, and multiple local names such as Abeyta Baca and Sedillo. The legibility is partial with many misspellings and truncated titles.
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