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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1902
Page
1
Abran Abeyta John E Griffith and S Alexander boarded the northbound train Thursday morning bound for the territorial convention at Raton. They were the only delegates elected from ten but held proxies to cast the county vote for Rodey.
The Republican territorial convention meets in Raton to nominate a delegate to Congress with Hon Bernard S Rodey unanimously renominated. The group endorses President Roosevelt administration and Governor Otero, with Catron the sole negative vote on the regular delegation. Outreach included widespread delegation attendance.
Mayor Cooney told a Chieftain representative that the city sold 79 acres near Escondida to H G Baca, 194 acres near a orchard to W H Byerts, 1 214 acres of rocky land at 34 cents an acre and 2 300 acres of level land at $1 an acre to Abran Abeyta. Proceeds except $25 were turned into city treasury to apply on overdue interest. Capt Matthews planned a new Bell telephone exchange for Socorro. Territorial Fair set for October 14 18 in Albuquerque with round trip tickets on sale October 13 17 at 2 30.
The Clippings report visitors from Magdalena and Woodbury at the Windsor, work on the Yunker building foundation, armory updates, post office improvements, and various local events. Mentions include Captain Matthews cadet company, Miss Mamie Cortesy hire, Rathbone Ball, and ongoing mine activity in Magdalena.
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