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Newspaper

The Socorro Chieftain

Location

Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1904

Page

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Flood Damages Ebb as Rail Service Reopens in New Mexico

After two weeks of flood disruption along the Santa Fe line in New Mexico traffic resumes with trains reaching Socorro and El Paso as washouts are repaired. The piece notes minimal Socorro damage, mail delays, staple shortages, and cites regional flood impacts from the Rio Grande Pecos and Mimbres rivers. It also promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure and DeWitt's Little Early Risers with drugstore availability in Socorro.

Santa Fe Kansas City Alamillo el Paso New Mexico New Mex Trafic Rio Grande Pecos Mimbres Socorro

Prophecy and tragedy swirl in Socorro county news

Attorney Elfego Baca is described as a modern prophet predicting the Democratic county ticket, naming candidates like M. Dougherty and Leandro Baca amid caucus chatter. In Magdalena, W L McFadden killed himself after firing on his head and slashing his throat, with prior self defense claims in a Salt Lake County case. A Magdalena train resumes service after a week’s pause.

Elfego Baca Baca Socorre County Socorro M. Dougherty John Greenwald Leandro Baca Bolesio A. Pino Anastacio C. Torres Mauricio Miera Padilla Richard Stackpole Dougherty Stackpol Bolesla A. Pine Benjamin Sanches Socorro County Benjamin Sanchez H. M. Dougherty Magdalena W. L. McFadden McFadden Gallegos Jose Ignacio Noyosa Lujan Salt Lake

Strong Endorsement Letter From Territorial Auditor

Territorial traveling auditor Safford writes to Socorro county treasurer Hermene G. Baca praising the county’s financial recovery from prior mismanagement. He urges broad circulation of the quarterly report as proof of faithful public duty by county officers, regardless of party. The letter is dated October 11 in Santa Fe and ends with Sam Yours truly.

Territorial Safford Socorro County Santa Fe Hermene G. Baca Socorro N. M Sth Republica Sam Oe Sarronn

Flood Ravages San Marcial and Socorro Areas In New Mexico

The Rio Grande floods devastate San Marcial leaving about fifty houses ruined and the Bee office, A B Baca store and stock washed away. Food scarcity looms as trains are halted by washouts, but Santa Fe travelers and relief aid are expected to ease shortages soon.

San Marcial Rio Grande San Marcial Bee A. B. Baca Socorro Santa Fe el Paso

Boston Wins Pennant in Opening Game of Doubleheader

Boston defeated New York 3 to 2 at American League Park to clinch the American League pennant for another year. The victory capped the season in the first game of a doubleheader, with the loss extending the series to finish.

New York Today Boston New York

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