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Newspaper

The Socorro Chieftain

Location

Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1902

Page

2

Blackington and Rodey Attend Races for County and State

Blackington, serving sheriff for two terms, is urged as best for peace and order. Ropay is praised for statehood and a full victory. Rodey is backed for statehood and Hox. H. B. Fergusson is seen as strong but not enough to beat Rodey. Republican factions in Santa Fe align for Rodey. Socorro split.

Ropay Rodey Hox H. B. Fergusson Congress Democratic Territorial Convention B.S. Rodey Santa Fe County Socorro County

Critics attack Chieftain over county ticket coverage

To The Critics, Cxeraix Republican candidates for county office and those interested in their success attack the Chieftain for not supporting the Republican county ticket and for alleged Democratic favoritism.

Cxeraix

Chieftain Endorses Republican Banner Despite Criticism

The paper notes past and present campaign patronage under the Republican executive committee and candidates. It asserts critics act from self interest and pledges continued display of Democratic and Independent Republican tickets while giving the Republican banner pride at the top of its editorial column.

Republican Ticket Republican Executive Committee

H. TH Howard Bids for New Mexico Legislature

H T Howard editor of the San Marcial Bee presents his platform in support of clean legislation and fair taxation. He favors liberal educational funding and backs a miners hospital in Las Palomas. He vows to support Sierra county residents and urges voters of both parties to consider his bid on election day.

Hi. H. Howand San Marcial Bee H. TH. Howard New Mexico San Marcial Sierra County Miners’ Hospital Las Palomas

Sheriff Blackington's Record Boosts Re election Prospects

The record of Doctor Chas F Blackington as sheriff of Socorro county is cited to support his candidacy. Four years ago crime was high in localities now quiet, and his tenure includes two and a half years in practice in Socorro county. His prior service includes assistant surgeon in the 15th Maine and four years as sheriff in Larmier Colorado and Albany Wyoming.

Chas. F. Blackington Socorro County 15Th Maine Veteran Volunteer Infantry Larmier County Colorado Albany County Wyoming Blackington

Appuins and Andrews Seek Council Seats in New Mexico Race

Republican Councilman candidate W H Appuins is a veteran Pennsylvania political figure with high offices in his native state. Senator Andrews has been in New Mexico for eight years and has since pursued political work there.

W. H. Appuins Pennsylvania Andrews New Mexico

Andrews Champions Territorial Development and Rail Investment

Senator Andrews has promoted mineral resource development in the territory and secured two to three million dollars for the Santa Fe Central and Albuquerque East-Hern railroads. His enterprise and progress-focused stance promise strong support for the district’s interests in the next territorial legislature.

Mund Santa Fe Central Albuquerque

Coosny Cooney for Assessor in Socorro County

Republican candidate Coosny Cooney, a longtime Socorro resident since 1880, has served in the Mogollon district and territorial legislature. As current mayor, he pledges to raise the tax base by 25 percent by taxing previously untaxed property and sheep owners where their flocks graze.

Micitan Coosny Sorerro County Mogollon Socorro Cooney

Anan Abeyta Seeks Re election as Socorro Official

Anan Abeyta, Republican candidate for collector and treasurer, lists long public service in Socorro and claims a history of liberal expenditures. Two years ago he faced accusations of public account shortages, but an investigation found no shortage and he has since solidified Republican control and campaigns hard for another term.

Anan AneyTa Socorro Abeyta

Local Republican Nominates L K R Barcock for School Superintendent

The party backs L K R Barcock a Kelly resident for superintendent. He has eight years in the town, six as manager for J P Worrell and five as Evily postmaster. Support cites education and business training as guarantees of effective school leadership.

L. KR. Barcock Rett Tleman Kelly Barecock J.P. Worrell Mercantile Company Evily Babcock

Misra Named Republican Candidate for Probate Clerk

For Probate Clerk F. M. Misra, longtime Becker-Blackwell employee at Magdalena, draws strong support from Republicans in the western county. His selection adds strength to the ticket and he is regarded as a satisfactory official if elected.

F. M. Misra Becker-Blackwell Company Magdalena Miers

Manvut Ss Mixa Attracts Confidence In Socorro County

Manvut Ss Mixa has strong support among voters in Socorro County being well known and popular and a creditable choice for the legislative assembly. Mr Pino, a successful stockman in the western part of the county, is seen as a guardian of stockmen's interests.

Manvut Ss. Mixa Socorro Legislative Assembly Pino

County surveyor candidate praised for proven work

The candidate on the Republican ticket has been elected to the county surveyor role several times and seeks re election. The article highlights his extensive work in the county and his strong character as his chief recommendation, noting Heise is also well known.

Otto Heise

Republican candidates for county commissioners

Commissioners race features Axryo Greont, a rafichman from near San Acacio, and G B Baca l, a merchant from Valverde. The contest highlights local business and rural leadership in the county government race.

Axryo Greont G. B. Bacal Rafichman San Acacio Valverde

Nomination of Joss I Sanrinravite for Probate Judge

Joss I. Sanrinravite, a Lemitar area ranchman, is regarded as competent to fill the Probate Judge office for which he has been nominated.

Joss I. Sanrinravite Lemitar

Cuba and the United States on the Platt Treaty

The piece argues Cuba's indifference to a treaty under the Platt amendment harms the United States more than Cuba. It notes Cuban attitudes range from indifference to hostility, asserts annexation remains a likely outcome, and says the United States should not press Cuba but Cuba must take the initiative when annexation comes. It closes with a Democratic-leaning editorial stamp.

Cuba United States Weyler Spain Tobe

American Coal Strike Humor Reflections From Hard Times

The author notes the coal strike shows the American spirit as people seek amusement amid expense and disruption. Newspapers contain humorous paragraphs about the situation and readers share jokes, illustrating resilient wit during hardship.

Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Ad Promises Cures

The notice touts Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a cure for “womanly diseases” claiming patients were cured where others failed. It urges readers to buy the medicine and to avoid unknown products, asserting testimonials and miracle outcomes during a critical period for health.

Piena Pierce Dr. Piorce

Laughing at Adversity Aided Lincoln and War Heroes

The piece argues that a resilient, humorous streak in Americans from the Spanish American War to Libby Prison and Andersonville showing in jokes and pranks reflects strength, not weakness. Lincoln is cited as an emblem, with his humor shaping history and literature.

Pennsylvania Libby Andersonville Lincoln

Names in New Mexico federal and territorial offices list

A dense OCR fragment lists numerous officials and applicants across federal and territorial posts in New Mexico. Names include Rodey Otero Llewellyn Morrison Childern McMillay Gila River Reserve supervisors and various Baca and Adeyta individuals among others. The text reads like an official roster of office holders, assessors, and staff across departments and regions.

Congress Th. S. Rodey Miguel A. Otero Janes Andde Millepee Ia Danes IR M Merie McMillay MM. O. Llewellyn United States A. Ee Morrison U.S. Int Childern U.S. Maretial C M Foraker Reg Santa Fe Otero Hobart

Also Mentioned on This Page

Socorro County Publishing CO BR. A. Drake Official Republican Bernard W. H. Andrews J. H. Howard Manuel F. Blackington M. Cooney F. M. Miera Jose T. Santillanes L. R. Babcock Alejo Gurule G. E. Baca Emilio Valles L. J. Otto Orvo Maystalena United State Tim Rae Joweler Fquedfords Stace Denver Fuss Ing Wufferee Minck-Denugit Thoroully Calomel Roni Panny Pabat Mt Faeng de Official Directory Associaton Tera Solicitor-General AL K. L. Bartlett Eriver H. Liewellyn Silver City Ipids Lan Vegan Territorial Rond Sup Public Instruction J. F. Chaves Yseth Judicial District Chaves and Eddy Socorre Dan BH McMillaneed Gebuth Juan J. Baca F. G. Bartlett Masonic Socorro Lodge No. A. PF A. M Brethers E. A, Duane W. M. C. G. Duncas R.A. M B. M. Davennery H. P G. Duxcax Magdalen Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Flatl Ficat Lou Gurriarit G. Duscan Castle Ay Mayan CC S.C. Mak Drigess A. HL. Hirrox San Antonio X. M Fr. Muse Durham N. C Dr. King
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