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The Socorro Chieftain

Location

Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1904

Page

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Record Flood Strikes Northern New Mexico and Colorado

Northern New Mexico and southern Colorado endure record floods after heavy rain on September 29. Las Vegas suffers twelve deaths and extensive property loss, while Trinidad and surrounding towns report severe damage, washed bridges, and disrupted rail service. The Rio Grande and tributaries rose dramatically, but Albuquerque saw limited direct damage and efforts to repair tracks and mail delivery continue.

New Mex Colorado Sinidad Animas River Santa Fe Las Vegas Gallinas Albuquerque Rio Grande el Paso Fort Worth Texas Belen Polvadera San Antonio San Marcial Socorro Magdalena Manzanares Avenue Santa Fe Company

In Memoriam Doctor Clarence Herrick of New Mexico

The University of New Mexico mourns the death of Doctor Clarence L. Herrick of Socorro on September 1904. As president from 1897 to 1901 he broadened policy, initiated publications, and fostered research, including Hadley Memorial Science Hall. His influence extended to graduate students and faculty, enriching culture and learning. The faculty extend sympathy to his wife and children. Committee members: W. G. Tica, K. Hopars, Joan Warzr.

Clarence L. Herrick Socorro New Mexico University of New Mexico Doctor Herrick Hadley Memorial Science Hall W. G. Tica K. Hopars Joan Warzr

Jesus Chavez Dies in Socorro After Stroke at 73

Jesus M Chavez a respected Socorro citizen died after a stroke at his California street home aged 73 years 5 months and 25 days. The funeral mass at San Miguel and burial in the Catholic cemetery drew many relatives and friends. Chavez served as Socorro county clerk for sixteen years and represented the county in the territorial lower house for three terms. His wife Dona Lucesita T de Chavez and two sons Hon EK IV Chavez of Albuquerque and Joaquin Chavez survive him. The article notes his long public service and esteem in the community.

Jesus M. Chavez Socorro California Street San Miguel Chavez Socorro County Dona Lucesita T. de ‘Chavez EK. IV. Chavez Albuquerque Joaquin Chavez

Pill Pleasure In DeWitts Early Risers Sold Locally

Advert sees DeWitts Little Early Risers for biliousness and constipation as pill pleasure. Claims cleanse liver rid bile without griping sicken or weakening. Promotes tone to stomach liver and bowels. Sold by Socorro Drug and Supply Co.

DeWitt Socorro Drug and Supply Co

Albuquerque Fair Schedule and Events Highlight

The Albuquerque fair opens Monday with a dense program of events across days, including parades, dog and pony shows, horse racing, diving Elks, Indian dances, bronco busting, carnival nights, and a commercial club reception. Also contains an advertisement for Hall's Catarth Cure claiming a constitutional cure with a money-back offer.

New Mexico Albuquerque Downstown Gentry Elks Hall Elks United States Soldiers Yellowstone Whiskey Taylor and Williams United States Hamilton and Browne Alvarado Hotel Shriners United States Cavalry

School of Mines Notes Show Bright Prospects For Year

Miss Ruby Berry travels to St Louis for the world fair and may be gone two or three weeks. Physics moves into new quarters. geology fieldwork near Blue Canyon. mining and assaying labs expanded with new equipment. Donations arrive from Geology figures and USGS. new library books added including geology and metallurgy texts. Leonard Dominian returns for school work from Tonopah. entrance exams and underground warter study progress. President Keyes prepares a memoir on the plains region for the US Geological Survey.

Ruby Berry St. Louis Giekie Roberts Austen Rhead Chamberlain Salesberg Judd Volcan Wright Blair Riddell New Mexico Colorado Keyes Rio Grande Rio Pecos Santa Fe el Paso Washington, D.C United States

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THE Whitney Company Albuquerque, N. M Price Bros. « Co Woods P. N. Yunker First National Bank Frank McKee C.K. Newhall United States Depository A.T Trinidad, Colo Sufferera Jesus MR. Chavez Bocorro William Bi. Martin Fifth Judicial District Roswell C. M. Bird Martin San Billy Andrews O. Bursum Carlsbad Argus Albuquerque Fair Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio F. J. Crmunny & Co Toledo, OK School OF Mines Notes Drake Department of Physics Magnusson Smith Gordon Blue Canyon Buckley Missouri Geological Survey White West Virginia Clarke Baltimore United States Geological Survey Walter Miller Black Rock, M Leon Dominion Dominian Great Pen Wold Tonapah Nevada
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