PAUL BALDUIN

STORIES

FROM SAN PEDRO DE JUJUY

Historical account

16TH CENTURY - 20TH

CENTURY1883 – May 25 – 1983

MUNICIPALITY OF SAN PEDRO DE JUJUY

Mayor Dr. Julio Carlos Moisès

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Intellectual Property Registry
Copyright No. 268601
PROLOGUE TO THIS FIRST PRINTED EDITION

Who was Don Pablo Balduin

To understand his motivations and limitations, we must understand that
Pablo Balduin did not intend to be a professional historian, nor a journalist or
politician. He stood out as a neighbor always willing to help common works,
whether it was rescuing regional history, holding public office, spreading the
daily work of his community, promoting or supporting institutions for the common
good, etc.
A self-made man, who earned the friendship of those who knew him
during his construction. He held various political and social positions, the main
ones being five years as Minister of Government, Justice and Education, almost
followed by two terms as Director of the Provincial Bank, which he completed in
order to return to his commercial activity, with which, without making a fortune,
he continued to support his family until his organization forced him to retire.
The Story of Saint Peter
This work waited thirty-two years to be available in a standardized
format; more than double the time it took to write it since 1968 when the then
Municipal Mayor Mr. Roberto García Petruzzi and his Secretary of Government
Luis María Vaggi, addressed Pablo Balduin arguing the “need to have data on
the history of San Pedro” and asked him “to kindly consider the possibility of
compiling them and sending them to this Municipality.”
The request was fulfilled in 1983 when the city was celebrating 100 years
of its foundation; due to the author's financial limitations, it remained in draft form
with several photocopies distributed with the warning that it was subject to

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revisions, adjustments to the subject matter and editing, although this has not
prevented it from being used as a reference source by several later authors who
cite it.
The limitations
I know how hard work it was, because I witnessed much of it. It began
when barely eighty-five years had passed since the founding of the town, which
was equivalent to less than two generations of protagonists. So the historical
documents selected, well archived and of known location, were those
corresponding to great events, brave warriors and productive thinkers. The
women and men who, “in whatever corner of the world they happened to live in,”
contributed their skills and sacrifices to build a better society, were hardly
registered, were not considered protagonists of a story, and many had been
forgotten. There was no Internet with fast search engines, nor computers with
cut and paste, nor, as there are today, a multitude of books on side stories
complementary to those of “the greats,” who without “the people,” would not
have been able to achieve their patriotic goals. There were also many who did
not accept the transformation from jungle to city as historic; they understood that
the neighbors and their actions did not qualify next to the patriots and their
impressive struggles;

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The common justification was that they had known them or their parents had told
them about them and none of them were perfect or wise.
The task
And amidst so many shortcomings, this “neighbor willing to work for
common works” enthusiastically became a historian. He had to visit archives and
libraries in San Pedro, San Salvador, Salta, Tucumán and even the General
Archive of the Indies in Spain, when he traveled as a tourist. There was no
shortage of consultations in newspaper archives and interviews with neighbours
to retrieve comments and oral histories. He then typed what he had achieved
into records that had to be rewritten or "annexes" or marginal notes added when
new information was discovered. Let us remember that he carried out this task
alongside the commercial work that gave him economic support and other social
contributions.
The results
Since San Pedro de Jujuy was not the result of a “plan”, but of the
dedication and effort of thousands of random protagonists, it is understood that
upon reaching his first birthday hundred years
life
organized not were possible develop a line historical
argumental. For this reason, Pablo Balduin thought it was relevant to rescue
projects, processes, achievements and protagonists who were building the city.
This work, which was originally distributed in its raw form through typewritten
copies and then photocopies, is now delivered with titles and content rearranged
according to the instructions and wishes of its author.

Norman Alfredo Balduin

March 2015

WARNING:
The original of this work was donated in 1990 by Pablo Balduin's family to the
library of the city's Normal School, with an urn specially built to facilitate its safekeeping.
Unfortunately, the document disappeared and its fate is unknown.
For this reason, the copy of copies taken to draft this document could not be
compared with the original, making it possible that some names or surnames not subject
to spelling rules may be misspelled and that in the Chapter “Historical Overview” some
date or year may be found that is not accurately adjusted.
WORDS OF THE AUTHOR

I consider it important to make known the facts and formations of San

Pedro, since I do it with the conviction that after what we have experienced, we
have to remain faithful to our work in order to improve ourselves, especially in

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the economic, cultural and political spheres.
We must take advantage of historical events by absorbing, studying and
analyzing them. Only in this way will we learn to be the capable citizens that the
country needs in all areas.
With my notes, I adhere to the One Hundred Years of official life of the city
of SAN PEDRO DE JUJUY, in the hope that they will be useful for the
generations that inherit us and for the analysts of history, who will know how to
respect the grandparents and take note of the experience of the centuries, thus
understanding that we are children of the past, and that we are on this Earth to
develop and integrate into a happy environment.
I cannot ignore what Dr. Carrillo, a historian of the last century, said: "The
linkage of human events is found in the philosophical analysis that studies them,
presided over by a natural coordination between causes and effects."
It would take too long to detail what happened in the daily life of San
Pedro in its Hundred Years and since its formation. There is a lot of data missing
but I think my objective has been achieved. Therefore, allow me, Dear Reader, a
reflection based on the history of this People:
Let us study the past and apply its goodness in the present, for the benefit
of the future. In this way we will collaborate with Latin America, our People; with
the Country, our Homeland, and with San Pedro, our home.
Let us never blame someone for something that we did not help to
achieve. Let's not sit back and let others do what they want, saying to ourselves:
"It doesn't matter to me, I do my thing." No please, let us always intervene,
because we will not be happy if our neighbor suffers. Let us proceed with
judgment and love. Only in this way will Argentina and Jujuy be what we all long
for: a Nation and a Province ideal for living together.

Pablo Balduin

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PROLOGUE
In every researcher there is the unwavering virtue of patience, the inner
impulse to commune with the past and the attitude of interpreting actions and
protagonists. The data, the reference, the document and even the anecdote,
integrate the magical thread of his impatience and lead him to capture realities
that arise from the inconsequential in order to situate himself, thanks to a rescue
operation in the meaning of luminous signals. The essay, the biographical genre,
the coherent chronicle, within the historiographical field, are vital communication
to elevate the culture of the people and produce illustrative and educational
information for the benefit of the new generations.
History, then, with its unalterable method of justice, assumes its dignity as
a tribunal that judges the overwhelming force of attraction that comes from the
past. There, the “modus vivendi” and the “modus operandi” of the people, the
reason for the decisive pronouncements and the scenographic factor, an
indivisible living and impersonal contour that is tied to the circumstances, trace
their gravitational sign to justify and explain what happened at the time and the
causes that generated achievements in the memorial of time.
Man does not resort to information from the past because he is a
historian, but because the sum of those antecedents that illustrate his knowledge
have motivated and led him to investigate and rescue those verifications, so that
they may have a positive influence in more modern times and it may be possible
to determine how and why our ancestors implemented their activities to give us
much of what we currently have and, to a large extent, explain the very reason
for the present that we are going through.
It is well, then, that those who have that examining attitude, with that
uncommon spirit of investigation of past horizons, make their contributions with
visible conducive features. This will give us the key to where we come from and
what we really are, whether as individuals or as members of a region. The
present will thus be able to be aware of its origins and the vicissitudes of its
evolution and will have an exact account of the foundations that thread together
the fleeting nature of time, which as soon as we feel it, is already incorporated
with fascinating and inexorable change into the past.
When national communities, thanks to their dignity and memory,
incorporate in a more lucid way these reference points of their own reason for
being, their defining features will be firmer and more eloquent, their culture more
ingrained and their generational lifestyle more impenetrable, making their own
identity as a people an interpretation invulnerable to the scourges of exotic
ideologies that try to disturb or traumatize it with deforming and dissociating
signs.
And let it be clear from this assessment that the societies that are best
equipped with these ethical conditions will be the most suitable to channel and
resolve their destinies of improvement and perfection.
Having made this diagnosis of opening, I take on the very pleasant task of
writing the prologue to this important work on “Stories of San Pedro de Jujuy”,
which has been prepared, with the seasoned style of a researcher, by Don Pablo
Balduin, in order to associate its delivery in originals with the upcoming
Centenary date of the thriving City, which on May 25, 1983, exalted the event
celebrating that historic pronouncement of the Governor of Jujuy, Don Eugenio
Tello, who declared the official date of the founding of the town, although of
course, the population roots of the settlement itself record antecedents linked to
the period of the Spanish Conquest and even before that, in order of its
aboriginal formations.
Don Pablo Balduin, politician, journalist, scholar of historical disciplines,
native of San Salvador de Jujuy and rooted in San Pedro for more than forty

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years, made such a long residence a passionate base and a decisive reason, to
see, know and unravel the San Pedro of all times; to elucidate in that endeavor,
questions and to stock up on copious and orderly reference material. Books,
pamphlets, newspaper clippings, documents from the most unusual sources,
dialogue with protagonists and witnesses for more than forty years, were
galvanizing his vocation to one day write this History of unquestionable
significance.
And here is his work, a dense volume of pages and chapters, captured in
a coherent order of parts, titles and guiding subtitles and exposing concisely and
in a documentary way, everything that can be learned about the history of San
Pedro de Jujuy, through an original and valuable work that reveals a deep love
for Jujuy and a thorough development in the subject addressed. This valuable
memorial, which reaches the level of a substantial historical essay, refers to the
same times when the Great Admiral of the Three Caravels set foot on the
dazzling lands of the New World.
Of course, to create a history full of background information, the
historian's task has had to go to the reference indicator of the Discovery, located
tangentially in the distance from the scene of the wide fence, which over time
and after Diego López de Zúñiga y Velasco, Count of Nieva, sponsored with his
name the first Jujuy foundation in August 1561, was to acquire the traditional
name of the San Francisco Valley. The description of the scene, of the land with
glimpses of prophecy, supported by rivers and exultant suns, populated by wild
flora, occupies the historian in its first sections, because the landscape is the
indivisible element of man and his history.
Thus arises the augural chapter, with contributions on the orography,
hydrography, fauna and flora existing in those remote circumstances, where the
indigenous inhabitant and his ancestral customs do not cease to assume their
assembly, slowly transformed by the constant advance of the dominating
Conquest of sabers and arquebuses and even more, by the redeeming sign of
the Cross and the Gospel.
From this initial and indispensable vision, Pablo Balduin advances in his
theme, mentioning the mining resources of the area and gives us the reference
that in 1922, San Pedro was declared the Mining Capital. New chapters follow
one another, scoring for the historic city the merit of being pioneers in regional
navigations following the lure of the Bermejo and the connection with ports on
the distant geographic coast. Balduin recalls with a wealth of references the
unique companies in this field, with names such as Pablo Soria and later
Guillermo C. Paterson.
There are new chapters on communications and, specifically, on the
evolution of the San Pedro Post and Telegraph Service. And since education is a
priority that prevails at all times, Pablo Balduin provides precise information on
elementary schools, going so far as to chronicle the primary and secondary
schools that currently give glory to the City of Sampedreña. The biographical
genre occupies another chapter of very useful references, the result of personal
research and also of publications from the Institute of Genealogical Sciences of
respected prestige in the country.
The biographies of personalities who played a leading role in local affairs
are included, providing a valuable complement to the relevant topic. The
evolution of the Civil Registry of Persons, from its beginnings, statistics and
graphs, places the demographic constant as an interesting section for
consultation. The history of the railway, from the original Oratory of 1818, to the
current Church and its corresponding ecclesiastical evolution and Catholic
worship, are other unique contributions that give relevance to the entire context.
And completing this descriptive and referential success, there is historical news
about banks and other public welfare institutions, including sports institutions that

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currently exist in San Pedro.
An extensive and well-documented Second Part traces the long history of
San Pedro, from its origins as a population centre or as a site of attraction for the
first conquering missions at the beginning of the 17th century and when Martín
Ledesma Valderrama carried out his expeditions with cotas and halberds
through those regions, anticipating the conquest of the Chaco Gualamba. These
were the augural phases of the founding history in the region and news of the
sieges by the Indians against the Lavayén Hacienda, property of the Spaniard
Pedro de Aguirre Lavayén, came to light, as well as the events of later years led
by the Lieutenant Governor of Jujuy, General Antonio Marques de la Tijera, at
the beginning of the 18th century, laying the seeds for forts and foundations.
A single reference locates the long history of San Pedro with the
seasoning of an opportune anecdote, purged from the hustle and bustle of old
papers from remote times in favor of the chronological sequence that enriches
the Chapter, which the author calls "Municipal Affairs." The Municipality is the
living identity of every organized community. Therein lie the legal, political and
social foundations that frame the true history of peoples and in our case, as a
country or as Provinces, it is where we find the key elements, the master key, to
a full vision of the past.
Pablo Balduin has provided these references with the passion of a
researcher, to the point of examining, extracting and highlighting them in this part
of his work. From the first election of councilors in 1761, until reaching the day of
May 25, 1883, when San Pedro consecrated its official date through the
aforementioned provision of Governor Tello, and from there to the current
authorities of the Municipality of the present-day City of San Pedro. The noted
chronology, in light of official documents, provides its itinerary, with a list of
Mayors and Councillors and mentions of the main actions and initiatives that
occurred over more than two centuries of very valuable references.
Due to the characteristics of the method used, the breadth of the
approach that alludes to all useful references, to the human and physical
potential of the region and its natural reserves, these Stories of San Pedro de
Jujuy assume all the merits of a true orography and the conditions, I repeat, of a
true reference book for a long time that I presume will last a long time. Using
clear and direct language, which is the most effective means of communication,
the author takes us along the long road that he traveled with difficulty and
without respite.
How many years did the author remain in these sleepless nights? The
merit of long, silent research often overshadows the time spent. These are the
rules of the game, what is left out of the scorers. What is important is the work,
the objective achieved, and even more so when that success is going to be
addressed to the community of which one is a part and, mainly, to the promised
validity of the young and studious generations. There will be no legitimate and
all-powerful national history if we do not first know the history of the provinces
and the regions that comprise them.
This statement is not new, others have already maintained it, but it is
worth refreshing the concept keeping in mind this invaluable contribution to the
knowledge of San Pedro de Jujuy and therefore to the Province itself that so
lovingly sponsors it as an integral part of its federal identity. Hence the
significance of this clearly presented work, without petty restrictions in the
examination of recent times, because even there, those who have been
politically active in a certain conception, overcome the influences of negativism,
to give way to objectivity without reticence, to historical truth, in the authentic
exercise of an even-handed position that speaks without artifice and without
intentional omissions.
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since his adolescence as a sustained vocation of service, it is not strange that
the balance and moderation that must govern good press has matured in his
writing profession to the point of introducing it into the historical genre. Long
years of searching for news, of scrutinizing events, of seeing, hearing and
analyzing, have contributed to strengthening their experiences and this is, surely,
their most gratifying result.
His book, as yet unpublished, and which will surely be printed, will be
incorporated into the intellectual heritage of history, to join the consecrated
voices that dedicated fundamental works to the history of our Province and of the
Argentine Northwest, where the illustrious predecessors have left traces of such
depth and enlightening sign, that they can make the emotional foundations of all
Argentina proud.
And if San Pedro de Jujuy is, over time, the vigorous result of the vision
and enterprise of its leaders and its native and adopted children, let this
assessment be made as the dynamic and moral axis, which supplies the sources
of an ideal in motion, towards the serene achievement of the great destinies that
await it as an Argentine community, placed with its dreams and vigils, in the
warm embers of JUJUY OF ALWAYS.

Marcos Paz
H.H from Jujuy, April 1983

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 SAN PEDRO DE JUJUY TODAY 1983
Rio Negro of the Valley of San Francisco de
JujuyGeographic and Census Data

Geological era
Paleozoic.
Geography
Surface
It has an area of 2,150 km2, that is, 4% of the surface area of Jujuy.
Boundaries
It borders Ledesma to the north, separated from it by the Río Negro. To
the South with El Carmen and the Province of Salta (boundaries determined by
the Military Geographic Institute). To the east is the Department of Santa
Bárbara and to the west, the Capital and El Carmen Departments.
Height above sea level
578 m.
Main Rivers
Grande, Lavayén, Arroyo Colorado and part of the Negro River. Climate
As for its climate, it is excellent for winter tourism, an activity that could be
carried out all year round if the Santa Bárbara Thermal Park were exploited, one
of the most important in America for its waters with curative properties and its
semi-wild places, where big game and fishing abound.
Production and industries
Sugar cane, raw material for the sugar and alcohol industry. Citrus
growing and horticulture. Wood for sale in rolls, beams, boards, rods, posts,
broom handles. The main sales markets are located in the Federal Capital and
major Argentine cities.
Communication
Paved roads run throughout the Department, allowing easy internal
communication and with neighboring towns. The General Belgrano Railway and
the “El Cadillal” International Airport are other means of communication. It also
has a telephone service with dialing throughout the country.
Public Instruction
The educational establishments cover all the needs of Primary,
Secondary, Technical and Artistic levels; the last to join was an Agricultural
Education Center dependent on the Nation, dedicated to parasystematic
teaching.
It also has a Historical and Archaeological Museum in formation in a
building that is in fact a Historical Monument, acquired by the Municipality during
the Intendancy of Mr. Marcelo Amílcar Navarro. There is also a Municipal House
of Culture, a Vocational Theatre, a well-staffed Public Library, a Polyphonic
Choir and a Multipurpose Art Centre dependent on the Nation.
Department Population
According to the 1980 census, it has 57,031 inhabitants, of which 28,856
are men and 28,175 women.
The censused dwellings total 14,980.
Population of the city of San Pedro de Jujuy
1980 National Census: 40,017 inhabitants occupying 10,592 homes
distributed in 17 neighborhoods.
Areas of the Department suitable for crops
Cultivated with irrigation, 22,396 hectares; cultivated without irrigation,
1,068 hectares; uncultivated: 24,942 hectares.
Industrial establishments
139 according to the 1970 Census - Employed Personnel: 4,217 -
Paid Staff: 4,005 - Salaries and Wages: $ 101.595 -
Total including contributions: $108,868 – Payment to third parties: $382,000 –
Fuels and lubricants: $ 10,358 – Electricity
Purchased: $1,899 – Raw materials used: $233,194
Production: 1970 Census: $ 578.459 – Added value
census: $324,809 (in thousands).

FROM OUR HISTORY

The place of San Pedro de Jujuy
Lizondo Borda imagined our region when Columbus set foot on American
soil in 1492, describing it thus: “They lived here from the tiny fern that barely
rises from the ground to the giant Cedar that gets lost in the clouds, the Horco
Molle, the beautiful Tipa that cries with pleasure, the San Antonio adopts hieratic
postures and the Lanza leans on the Laurel, while the Yuchán, Palo Borracho,
like a Baco Panzón, flowers kindly… The Cebiles make a separate group so that
their special green stands out and the Nogal rises as if on tiptoe, to see into the
distance… The Lapacho and the Tarco without telling each other play to see
which one flowers better… The Mora, the Arrayán, the Mato, give their exquisite
fruit… Smaller trees of all kinds occupy the clearings of the larger ones and
creepers and climbers cling and intertwine artistic forms; sudden mushrooms on
the thickest shoots look at the air flowers that sway femininely. Finally, the Beard
of the Mountain amuses himself by hanging from one tree to another subtle
curtains and fine lace...”
Origin of the name of the city of San Pedro
The name of this city could derive from the first Spaniard who occupied
these lands, without settling there. It was Don Francisco de Salcedo who acted
under the patronage of Saint Peter Martyr, the inhabitants decided to call the
place called Potreros de Salcedo San Pedro. Or when the lands were granted to
Don Pedro López de Velasco, who also did not settle there, they began to call
this land La Estancia de Don Pedro and then the Franciscans who visited with
the image of the saint imposed the name of San Pedro, but the area was called
Río Negro and its capital was this Land that only in 1818 there is talk of a
Government of San Pedro in the Parish of Río Negro.
Río Negro: I allow myself to say that this name comes from the translation
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Aborigines to the River or Stream who carried a black liquid - possibly petroleum
since they used it for lighting and lighting fires.
San Francisco: The Franciscans founded the Mission “San Francisco de
Ocloyas” and for this reason they gave the Valley the name of San Francisco.
Today “Valley of San Francisco de Jujuy”.

COLONIAL ORGANIZATION
His actions in favor of progress
With the discovery of America, the Middle Ages ended with success and
glory and our Modern Age began. On October 12, 1492, the conquest continued
with racial mixing and peace movements; towns were taken in the name of God
and the King, of the Cross and the Coat of Arms. In order to place ourselves
within the legal-historical-sociological framework, I have turned to an Ecuadorian
author, Dr. Alfonso María Mora, with his work: "The Spanish Conquest judged
legally and socially." This is how we will arrive at this Region and within it, to this
city of San Pedro de Jujuy.
Regarding the structure of the first towns-cities, they had to have a Town
Hall, Church, Viceroyalties, Corregimientos (Jurisdiction of the Territory) and the
Encomienda (Distribution of natives headed by a Spaniard in order to cultivate
the land). They had to have at least 30 residents with houses and household
items, in an area of 20 kilometers of land with water. The Municipality was “The
soul of the people in all civic and political matters.” In the mid-16th century,
government colonizations such as Viceroyalties, Audiences or Royal
Chancelleries appeared, with that of Quito (Peru) being one of the most notable
in this new world.
They could only be appealed before the Council of the Indies of the Court
of Madrid (Spain). There were also Treasuries for the collection of taxes,
dependent on a Superior Court, Accountant and Tax Office. As for the
ecclesiastical organization, it was composed of Bishop, Dean, Archdeacon,
Schoolmaster, Treasurer, Theologian, Penitentiary and Magistrate. In 1550,
Charles I and in 1575, Philip II established that the towns were subject to the
jurisdiction of civil and criminal cases that already existed between the Spanish
and natives and only between the latter and complaints between the
Encomenderos.
Regarding the criterion of Justice, they adapted to the omnipotence of the
Inca as owner of lives and property. As the son of the Sun, he was the supreme
source of all law and authority. He was surrounded by Curacas, Régulos,
Caciques, of an aristocratic and warrior class that enjoyed exemptions,
prerogatives and privileges. A broad sense of protection for the natives was
maintained since the formation of ejidos; so much so that on March 8, 1537 it
was "ordered" that no one should dare to have stocks in their house, nor that
carpenters should build them. The conquest in its financial function and the
regime of the encomiendas and their regulations, warns us of the danger of the
“class dictatorship”.
On July 22, 1497, the distribution of lands among the Spanish was
authorized to be cultivated by the natives whom the Spanish defended and
protected, providing them with priests to teach them Christian Doctrine. It was
not until Philip II in 1568 and Philip III in 1612 that the following was ordered:
“There should be no personal service from natives”, although in 1512 in Burgos
it was already legislated: 1st.- That the Indians were free; 2nd.- That they should
be instructed in the faith; 3rd.- That the King could order them to work, as long
as it was beneficial for them and for the State and that they were entitled to rest
and vacations; 4th.- That the natives should have their own house and property;
5th.- That they should have communication with the rest of America, since in
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pregnant women and natives under 14 years of age.
In 1619, the daily hours in which workers were to be employed were
established. There were hours for work in the mines from six o'clock until just
after ten o'clock and from fourteen o'clock to seventeen o'clock. In this regard,
we must remember that Queen Isabella censured Columbus by declaring that
the natives were masters of their own destinies and that no free or forced service
could be demanded of them. In 1574, taxes were ordered to be collected. They
paid 2% on sales and exchanges of real estate, furniture and cattle.
Natives were exempt from this tax. Regarding social legislation, the
careful attention that Spain had for these American regions is demonstrated. But
the truth is that there was a lot of disobedience; for this reason it was said: "If
they had been loyally fulfilled, if the Royal cells had not been the object of
frequent ridicule and feigned respect, we would not have had to regret so many
social problems that have arisen due to the lack of sufficient extension for the
expansion of the towns, nor would the large landowners have increased their
estates to the detriment of the populations."
The truth is that the real Hispano-American Royal Cells on social issues
were drafted during the historic periods of Philip III and Charles II, but for the
marriage of the latter to Maria Luisa, daughter of the Duke of Orleans, America
contributed thirty million pesos. Later, in 1781, provisions were made regarding
useless lands: “You will try effectively but by gentle means to ensure that the
current legitimate owners of useless lands make them fruitful either by
themselves or by taking them away…”
With regard to public education, we can say that at the end of the 18th
century there was a great deal of effort to establish schools where there were
none and that the Bishops had to cooperate with them by helping to appoint
teachers and distribute allowances and income to them and convince parents to
send their children to these schools. Now allow me, gentlemen Readers of the
Stories of San Pedro de Jujuy, to transcribe paragraphs from the XVII Chapter of
the book “The Spanish Conquest”, by Dr. Mora: “If It was good
praiseworthy the commitment of the monarchs
Spaniards in implant in America institutions of attendance
public and social welfare, adapting cultural and educational orientationsreligious
of relief and protection to the race,
They managed to remedy, except in a small part, the faults of the time contrary
to good customs, morality and the rights of the associates, and even less to
redress the Indians..."
The mission of Feudal Spain had come to an end. On the 27th and 28th
of August from 1821, San Martin dictated two Decrees
abolishing the tax that the Indians paid under the name of tribute Government
Spanish and the service of Mitas, Pongos
(services), Encomiendas, Yanaconazgos and all kinds of personal servitude;
expressly declaring: "Any
Any person, whether ecclesiastical or secular, who contravenes the provisions
shall suffer the penalty of expatriation." Bolívar declares: “The sovereignty of the
people is the only legitimate authority of the Nations.”
Later, the Sociologist Benítez expresses: “We are not Europeans, we are
not Indians, but rather a species halfway between the aborigines and the
Spanish, Americans by birth and Europeans by rights. We are in the process of
disputing with the natives the title of possession and of remaining in the country
where we were born against the opposition of the invaders, so our case is the
most extraordinary and complicated. There is still more: our fate has always
been pure, between passive, our political existence has always been null, we
found ourselves in so much more difficulty in achieving freedom, than when we
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conflict even today in this piece of Argentine soil that this year 1983 celebrates
its first century of life integrated into the Province of Jujuy.
Since we were first a Spanish colony, then an unconfessedly English one,
and today, being a mixture of blood, we can only say that the Sampedrina
identity is emerging. The origin of the great conflict of coexistence, as I can see,
is formed through the government's licenses for the conquest, colonization and
independent life of the peoples of Latin America, up to my generation, who
neglected the fundamentals for having happy homes, guiding them towards a
culture based on a pertinent economic plan; I mean that the foundation of the
happiness of the peoples must be composed of culture and economy. Without
confusing instruction with culture or administration of goods and services with
economics.

SOME ISOLATED FACTS

In order to orient ourselves, I will share some of my notes related to the
activities of this region to fully delve into the stories of San Pedro de Jujuy. On
April 23, 1763, Don Gregorio de Zegada married Mercedes Gaínza Rubiánez in
the Cathedral Church of the city of San Salvador, with Zegada being the 1st
Mayor. vote and Commander of Arms of Jujuy. In 1779 Governor Mestre granted
him the lands of the San Francisco Valley.
In 1781, when the uprising of our native Matacos, Chirihuanos,
Mataguayos, Simba Tembetas, Tobas and Calileguas broke out, in this valley
and especially in this place of San Pedro, said uprising was handled very
secretly, but there was an informant who went to Carahunco to inform the priest
Francisco de Albarracín, who immediately sent a messenger who interviewed
Zegada and gave him news. Natives, Creoles and rebellious Spaniards
motivated by the Tupac-Amarú uprising and led by José Quiroga were already
crossing Zapla when they were surprised on March 31, 1761, with Zegada taking
27 prisoners and the rest dispersing.
But since the entire uprising had already been prepared in advance, the
mutineers decided to lay siege to the Río Negro Fort (whose remains are today
well protected by barbed wire on the Chalicán estate). Zegada requested
reinforcements from Salta, Santiago del Estero and Tucumán, setting the “El
Pongo” Fort as the meeting point (pongo: narrow and dangerous passage of a
river, according to Paleari). Here is a somewhat confusing point or at that time
people traveled very quickly, since according to Jallad in his book "The Rebellion
of Zapla and Río Negro" and Dr. Horacio Carrillo, Zegada three days later, that
is, on April 3 of the same year 1781, defeated the natives who were besieging
the Río Negro Fort, taking 90 prisoners.
In this battle, Captain of the Militia of Santiago del Estero José Antonio
Gorostiaga died. The ringleaders José Quiroga and his lieutenant Domingo
Rojas were executed and their heads displayed in a visible place “to serve as a
warning.” As for those who were released, they had their cheek marked with an
“R” which means rebel. Zegada then settled in Calilegua, beginning the sugar
cane plantations, dying on February 15, 1794, that is, the same year of the
founding of Oran (the last city founded by Spanish Colonization).
As for the first sugar cane plantations, in my opinion, there were already
plantations of this product here in 1760 or so, in San Pedro and San Lucas, and
cane juice was produced which was then converted into tablets (chancaca in
Americanism). On April 26, 1799, Don Diego José Pueyrredón stayed at the San
Pedro Hacienda House on his way to take charge of the Command of Fort
Nuestra Señora de Ledesma, on the border of the Río Negro. Until the
Revolution, Pueyrredón always lived in Jujuy, whose parish records record the
birth of all his children; one of them, named Martín José Domingo, was born on
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Jujuy.

19TH CENTURY
As for the beginning of the 19th century, I think it is appropriate to repeat
what Dr. Joaquín Carrillo said in his Civil History of Jujuy, who speaks of a
“chain of human events” and then says: “it could be the germ of new forests”,
“and the glory and majesty of the North of our continent seduced, a vigorous
people had broken the unjust bonds that subjected them to laws that they had
not made…” and later he says “The Americans of the South brought to light the
political problems and meditated…”
These actions became familiar to the young people and he emphasizes:
“The heart of the young is a nest in which the abundant heat of enthusiasm
quickly incubates the seeds of all transformation” “The Argentine Mediterranean
lost its role and importance: trade and initiative went to the shores to surround
the solidity of the viceroys and liberals…” and for the establishment of a customs
liberality and for the creation of the consulate in Buenos Aires…”. The 19th
century began under this transformation. “Their large capitals survived but
without the vitality that gives them sustained activity in their employment and
production.”
In the region there emerged personalities linked to economic, political or
military interests such as: Tadeo Alvarez Avila, Diego Tomas Martinez de Iriarte,
Lorenzo de la Branda and many others who fought during the century, as some
nobleman said, "with the sword, the pen and the word."
In the midst of the transformations that were taking place in the country,
“a select youth grew up seeking order and well-being… constituting the hope for
the work of regeneration that had to be undertaken for the benefit of the cities.”
This is how we see the economic future being generated, together with towns
with the capacity for fruitful work, as San Pedro, San Lucas, La Mendieta, Fraile
Pintado, Ledesma, Calilegua and other districts and populated areas promised
at the end of the century. Thus, the inhabitants of the San Francisco Valley of
Jujuy contributed to the Argentine Nation being established free, legally and
materially from colonialism. But first let us point out the events prior to the
century, before and during the conquest and colonization of the San Francisco
Valley.
The region
According to historians and researchers, it is deduced that before the Inca
and Spanish conquest, the center where this region began to be populated was
Arroyo del Medio, as well as El Fuerte and Cachipunco. It is also assumed that
the area was heavily populated by natives; especially on the banks of the
Lavayén River, there being perhaps many remains of settlements that, covered
by thick jungle, make it difficult to locate and learn about the primitive local
civilizations. The name of the tribes that populated the region is unknown, what
is certain is that in these places only the Chiriguanos, Mataguayos or Simbas
Tembetas were known and until a few years ago they met in their tents in San
Lucas, in Los Arroyos and in Santa Clara.
As for those we call Chaguancos here, they lived permanently on our
sugar mill plots and are still fully adapted to working especially in sugar cane
crops; they send their children to school and there are some who are already
studying at university. The prehistoric natives lived off hunting and fishing; there
are studies that suggest that they also maintained corn plantations. The best-
known study of these peoples was the one carried out at the beginning of the
20th century by Erik Bomman, who carried out excavations in 1902 in Arroyo del
Medio.
In 1596 Zurita and his expedition to Bermejo were the first Spaniards to
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the Valley, founding Fort Santa Bárbara, where they carried out agriculture and
livestock farming. This began the process of Christian civilization that reduced
the brave locals by teaching them to farm the land and raise animals. Thus, in
1780 we find plants and vegetables of all kinds in different places in the valley;
crops surely encouraged by the Jesuits among the Indians, taking advantage of
the affection they felt for Mother Earth.
With this, the lever was born that, constantly moved by the native,
cements the economy of the area that we all enjoy today. As far as livestock
farming is concerned, I could find nothing of importance. Of course, of all that
was consumed or sold in the region, very little was transported to Salta, Jujuy
and some to Tucumán. The lands of Santa Barbara were owned by Tomás
Martínez de Iriarte until approximately July 19, 1756. Then there were disputes
that, as far as I know, have been going on since that time. Don Ventura
Marquiegui was the owner of San Lucas, Chaguaral, Cabeza de Toba, Lavayén
and in San Lucas, he had a wheat mill, orchards and sugar cane fields and a
sugar mill to make black sugar in tablets.
In the May Revolution of 1810
Like other towns in the North, the town of Estancia de San Pedro
collaborated efficiently with our Independence. Its native and Creole inhabitants
were present, some in the Gaucho War and others in the Campaigns to Upper
Peru. In addition, our farmers provided the Patriotic Army with food, money and
animals. Surely there are proofs of this in the archives of the Province as well as
in the Bishopric of Jujuy, but they went unnoticed by our historians. San Pedro,
the town of that time, is in the expression of Ricardo Rojas who says: “Dramatic
was the destiny imposed on Jujuy.
Heralds of freedom and heroism, but also those of death, necessarily
passed through here. The glory of Jujuy lies in such sacrifice.” Here are some
names of our people who donated money, cows, horses, mules, etc.: Martin de
Otero; Jose Torcuato de Otero; Andres Romano; Andres Batallanes; Francisco
Munoz; Pedro Reyes; Vicente Vinuela; Diego Barroso; Bartolo Gil; Gregorio
Ramos; Francisco Valdez; Mariano Bolsas; Raimundo Mampaso; Juan Simon
Miranda; Sebastian Guzman and Pablo Soria.
And so many other natives, creoles and foreigners whose names are not
known. Regarding the battles for independence with direct participation of the
people of Estancia San Pedro, possibly in the place where the “Guillermo C.
Páterson” a first victorious confrontation took place on January 15, 1817, which
was consolidated with total triumph on the 19th of the same month in Río Negro.
I did not find any details of these battles, but the historian Félix Infante in
an unpublished book says, probably referring to the one on January 15: “Colonel
Guillermo Marquiegui, seconded by Captain Bernardo de la Torre, at the head of
the Partisan Battalion and part of other squadrons of the same weapon, left for
Oran via Zenta and San Andrés, where Commander Arias gave him no respite
or rest. Thus they crossed the rugged mountain ranges and entered the forest,
the persistent hostility of the gauchos made their marches embarrassing. (J.
Carrillo Page. 290).
Arriving at the site called Río Negro, a gaucho force of 200 barely armed
men tried to block their way, commanded by Don Mariano Benavídez, who,
having accomplished his objective, quickly retreated with his people (García
Gamba, p. 314). Thus, Commander Arias had become an insurmountable
barrier for the Spanish invader, in many cases forcing them to cross through
Valle Grande towards the area of the San Francisco de Jujuy and Zenta de Salta
Valleys. But in these places they had to endure the siege of the Gauchos from
San Pedro, fighting two battles in San Lucas on December 18, 1817 and March
11, 1821, in both the patriotic triumph was total.
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Sergeants Gregorio Ramos and Bartolo Gil and Captains Vicente Vinuela and
Pedro Reyes. The truth is that little importance has been given to San Pedro
throughout the historical, economic and political formation of our Province. It is
worth saying then that today this people must be recognized as the others
included under the expression of Benjamín Villafañe when he says: "They must
light the flame of their own spirit, a mixture of the heroism of the conqueror and
the indigenous layer, sediment prepared by nature so that it flourishes and bears
fruit in virgin land, the best of the new and old races of the roundness of the
earth.
Among us, the children of the Andes, fertilized by the Sun of the Tropics,
the palace of the Sun of the Incas, the Argentine soul, is above all the fusion of
the Spirit of men like the Conquistador Francisco de Argañaráz y Murguía and
the Chief with a nerve of steel and an indomitable soul, with something of the
Condor and the Puma, like Viltipoco and those others who preferred to throw
themselves into the abysses with women, the elderly and children, before
surrendering.
Minutes of March 8, 1818, during the struggles for independence
As consequence of the wars of guerrillas, for
face the Spanish invader the gauchos HE mobilized in
Civil Militias and elected their hierarchical cadres by popular vote; here is a
faithful copy of a document from that time (faithful copy):
“In this Azienda de San Pedro, on the 8th day of March of one thousand
eight hundred and eighteen; I, Captain Don Eustaquio Medina, as second in
command Don Mariano Benavídez, Judge of the Río Negro district, in response
to the vote of an elector of Deputy for the Sovereign Congress because he could
not attend personally on this appointed day due to heavy rains and rising rivers,
preventing the priest and his assistant from attending for the same reason,
proceeded before witnesses, the people having been summoned, to make a
vote as follows: Lieutenant: Don Felipe Peralta; Second Lieutenants: Don
Valentín Torino and Don Manuel Luna; Sergeants Clemente Gómez and
Gregorio Echalar; Corporals: José M. Medina, Damaso Ruiz, Francisco
Monteros, Diego Barroso and Luis Ochoa. The Gauchos were: Isidro Guzman;

STABLE POPULATIONS
Age of Conquest
It is not possible to specify which Spaniard first set foot on San Pedro soil;
it could be the colonizers led by Martín Ledesma de Valderrama, the first
explorer of the Valley, in 1624. Or also the martyr Father Gaspar Osorio who
evangelized the area. Likewise Father Luis de la Vega who in 1630 traveled to
this sub-tropics having founded a farm in San Antonio (Ledesma) that was
abandoned when he died. The first regularly established population in the Río
Negro – San Francisco Valley was the Ledesma fort, founded around 1630 by
the Governor of Salta-Jujuy, Martín Ledesma de Balderrama, as part of a line of
defense against incursions by the aborigines.
In 1750, after repeated and violent incursions by the Indians on Salta that
demonstrated the uselessness of the line of forts created for its defense,
Governor José Victorino Martínez de Tineo dismantled the Forts of Cobos, San
José and Ledesma, to create others in Tunillar, Río del Valle, Pitos and Río
Negro. It is worth saying that only then could the owners of these lands feel
protected by those Forts, having nothing to fear; in addition, there were already
many subjugated Indians who were competent farmers. Little is known about this
period before 1750.
But I assume that the more than one hundred years of existence of the
Fort of Ledesma motivated that for one reason or another Spaniards lived there
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rented for grazing pack animals used for trade with Upper Peru or mining
operations. The neighbors speak of a town being formed in San Lucas but I
could find nothing about it. That area was connected to that of San Pedro when
the water flow of the Rio Grande allowed it, being the obligatory passage to
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I find that there were post offices, but San Pedro began to integrate the area at
the end of 1700.
The San Pedro Ranch
Regarding the stable population in the lands now occupied by the city of
San Pedro, we only have something concrete from 1774 when José Acuña and
his wife Ana María Iriarte acquired the lands from Juan Thomas López de
Velazco, successor of Pedro López de Velasco, the first owner since 1764, who
did nothing for them. The couple of Tucumán origin built their permanent
residence in what was already called Pampa de San Pedro, in the same place
where the “Casa Hacienda” is located today, which was acquired by the
Intendancy of Marcelo Amílcar Navarro to be used as a city museum.
They form the Estancia San Pedro with its dwelling as the operational
center of the exploitation and other plots occupied by indigenous people
dedicated to working the land located on the banks of the stream, possibly
where Bajo Moralito is located today. For 16 years they worked with great love
alongside natives converted to Christianity, thus constituting the first Creole
home in the region. But Acuña's heirs preferred to sell the Estancia and so in
1790 a great businessman, Don Martín de Otero, a resident of the city of San
Salvador de Jujuy who had political and business influence, acquired these
lands with a view to exploiting sugar cane, which was supposed to be the best
investment for capital, and therefore can be considered one of the founders of
the Sugar Industry in the Province of Jujuy.
Otero ordered the expansion of the Casa Hacienda, building warehouses
for the installation of the factory and its storage facilities for honey, chancacas,
sugar in pellets or loaves, and brandy; he also produced corn, horticulture, and
fruit trees that were consumed by the population, and the surplus was
transported to be sold in San Salvador de Jujuy. At the end of his
life Don Martin of Otero neglected
the
property and in 1827, the year he died, he left behind a huge amount of debt,
leaving the farm in the possession of his
son Luis and bass the
surveillance and control of the creditors who decided to sell it for Ten Thousand
Pesos to Don Miguel Francisco Aráoz on February 19, 1844.
Aráoz, a well-known resident of the city of Salta, directed the exploitation
of the farm and sugar mill for 36 years, expanded the Hacienda House making it
more stately with the addition of the upper floor and installed machinery and
sugar mills initially made of wood with bronze gears. He continued to improve
his business and in 1876 he started the first modern industry in the area, the
San Pedro Sugar Mill, using steam engines, producing the first white sugar in
Jujuy, just like the Ledesma Sugar Mill. Finally in 1883 he formed a new
partnership with Rogelio C. Leach, Angel Ugarriza, Pio and Juan Uriburu and
Wenceslao Lobo began to build the sugar mill and town of La Esperanza.
Later the partners sold the mill to the Leach brothers. While Aráoz was
still the owner and General Manager of the sugar mill and Mr. Eugenio Tello was
Governor of Jujuy, according to Tello, after several conversations and
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farm became a town. Tello recounts in a long letter that after spending eight
days as a guest in the Sala de Don Aráoz, from where he governed the
Province, he managed to agree to the expropriation of the lands and decided to
issue what I call the “Decree”, the official founding of San Pedro de Jujuy on
May 25, 1883.

ABOUT THE FOUNDATION DATE OF SAN PEDRO

DEJUJUY
State Attorney's Office
Government Palace – Jujuy
-Opinion No. 17,372 of December 10, 1977, endorsing the text of the
following Ordinance
Considering: The conclusions reached by the investigations of the
Institute for Research and Preservation of the Historical Heritage of the
Province, corroborated by those carried out by historians of the area;
The Municipal Intervenor of the Municipality of San Pedro, dictates the
following: ORDINANCE
Article 1.- May 25 is established as the date to commemorate the
founding of the city of San Pedro de Jujuy, throughout the territory of the
Municipality.
Article 2.- Form.
Executive Branch of the Province of Jujuy
File No. 1461-M-1977
San Salvador de Jujuy, September 23, 1977
Seen: This File, by which the Municipality of San Pedro de Jujuy, based
on the accompanying documentation as background in order to manage the
officialization as the founding date of that city on May 25, 1883, and
Considering: That, in the assessment of the excellent material provided by
experts and historians of the environment, corroborated by the Institute for
Research and Preservation of the Historical Heritage of the Province, it is
appropriate to resolve in a favorable sense the purposes of the Municipality of
San Pedro de Jujuy;
For this reason and in use of the powers conferred on the Governors of
the Provinces by Instruction No. 1976 of the Military Junta, the Governor of the
Province sanctions and promulgates with force of LAW No. 3448/1977
Article 1- The date of the Foundation of the City of San Pedro de Jujuy
shall be established as May 25, 1883.
Article 2- Let it be fulfilled, Please communicate,publish
in its entirety, be submitted to the Official Registry and Gazette, and after
approval by the Provincial Court of Accounts, be brought to the attention of the
Institute for Research and Preservation of Historical Heritage of the Province,
and file the fact.
Signed by: Antonio López Iriarte, Minister of Government, Justice and
Education; Colonel Ricardo José Aldao, Minister of Coordination and Planning;
J. M. Costa Paz, Minister of Finance, Economy and Public Works; Dr. Ignacio
Ramón Peña, Minister of Social Welfare; Brigadier General Fernando Vicente
Urdapilleta, Governor.
1883 OUR ORGANIZATION BEGINS
In different ways, what happened in the country had repercussions on our
Province and therefore on our population. At that time, although news took a
long time to arrive, this area received it as quickly as possible due to its interests
in production and industry. This is how in San Pedro, according to what old
settlers descended from the pioneers told me, it became known that the first

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Mayor of the Federal Capital, Don Torcuato de Alvear, was appointed during the
Presidency of Julio Argentino Roca, with the aim of coordinating growth and
progress throughout the Municipality.
The details of the Desert campaign carried out by the selfless troops of
our Army, seeking to strengthen National Sovereignty in Patagonia, were also
known in detail. Everything is absorbed in our province, generating mobilizations
and policies of change. On March 1, 1883, Don Eugenio Tello became interim
Governor following the resignation of Pablo Blas.
Shortly after taking office, Tello made one of his first visits to San Pedro,
appointing his friend José Bravo as Deputy Police Commissioner for Sugar
Cane Harvests and naming another acquaintance, Mr. Carlos Aráoz,
Commander of the “Gral. Mitre” of this town, leading two Companies: the 1st.
integrated by Captain Pedro de Mendoza; First Lieutenant Macedonio Juárez,
Second Lieutenant Martín Yance and Second Lieutenants Eulogio Saurín and
Salomón Sarmiento; and the 2nd Company integrated by Captain Aurelio
Martínez and First Lieutenant Andrés Cisneros.
Then, seeing the disorganized state of the official archives, he got the
Government to allocate $3,000 Bolivianos to publish in a pamphlet the Laws and
Decrees contained in the Official Registry from 1835 to 1884. In February, in
elections somewhat influenced by Tello, Mr. Carlos Aráoz joined the Chamber of
Deputies for San Pedro and the municipal authorities of San Pedro, the Mayor
Francisco Pellegrín and his Secretary Tristán Torán, asked them to immediately
send a list of three candidates for Justice of the Peace, who proposed Juan
Manuel Ferreyra, Francisco Pellegrín and Moisés Guzmán as holders and
Tristán Torán, Delfín Ibarbal and Jacinto Pérez as substitutes.
On March 16, the Provincial Legislature allocated the sum of $300 for the
work on the Temple of San Pedro, since Tello had learned of its ruinous state.
The project was presented by Deputy Carlos Aráoz. On April 25, the Provincial
Electoral Assembly decrees: Art. 1st.- Citizen Eugenio Tello is hereby appointed
constitutional Governor of the Province. Art. 2nd.- Inform the elected person that
he/she must appear before the Honorable Legislature at 12 pm on May 1st. to
receive the position.
The new Governor attends to his tasks so quickly that it draws attention,
always stating that his main objective was to convert the existing populations
within private farms into independent towns under the guardianship and control
of the Provincial Executive Power and he pointed to San Pedro as the first
expression of Provincial integration and sovereignty. For this reason, on May 25,
already in San Pedro, staying at the Casa Hacienda or Sala San Pedro, he
decides on the Decree of Official Foundation of today's first city in the interior of
Jujuy.
The account of the event written by Eugenio Tello himself and transcribed
by the historian Gonzáles Arrile, is as follows:
“I arrived at the town of San Pedro, Mr. Aráoz, owner of the sugar mill,
kindly hosted me. I told him: “This town is an Indian settlement; I have neither
the law nor the money to expropriate it and hand it over to its occupants; but
your noble heart is worth more than money and the law. If you accept, I will
issue an Expropriation Decree.” He replied that he would never commit suicide,
that those people lived under their command, working in their sugar mill and
paying the rent for their respective plots. The discussions we held were endless
without reaching any conclusion, until I finally told him: “Good friend, I will not
leave your house and I will govern the Province from here” (the house is the San
Pedro Hall, now used as a city museum). And eight days later, Araoz told me:
“Look, Governor, you have defeated me; issue the decree without this meaning
firing you from my house…” I ordered the town to be measured and marked out
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price…”
Already with the Government and power, Tello began his administration
energetically; he exonerated Exequiel Ruiz from the position of Commander of
the 2nd Squadron of National Guards based in San Pedro and appointed
Dámaso Salmoral in his place. He entrusted his Cadastre Delegate Juan D.
Silva with carrying out his work in the interior area of Jujuy, especially in San
Pedro. In July, Tello's friend, Mr. Zenón Lizárraga, sent Don Eugenio the
following report on the sugar cane plantations: Finca San Pedro, property of
Aráoz 6,400 raya, of Gaspar Buriles 106 raya, La Bajada of Manuel Ferreira 82
raya and in El Quemado of Antonio Salvatierra 150 raya.
Aráoz, already in partnership with the Leach brothers and Messrs.
Cornejo, Lobo, Uriburu, Ugarriza and Leach complete the move of the sugar mill
to the place it occupies today and from there that same year they process the
harvest and manufacture sugar. The new expanded and modernized factory is
no longer called Ingenio San Pedro but is now called La Esperanza. The
population growth was dizzying, but there was a proliferation of liquor
businesses, cabarets, street roulette, cattle rustling and thuggery, especially in
the “Las Ranas” neighborhood. today street Hipólito Irigoyen
(before with a
ditch in between) and Walterio Leach Street.
It was about places of amusements diurnal and
further
nightlife where money flowed freely, everything was disorderly, because the
police were extremely inefficient due to being scarce and poorly paid. Tello
began to act and appointed Facundo Falcone as Judge and Moisés Guzmán as
Alternate, who dealt with all the crimes that arose through direct action justice. It
also caused general joy, expressed in all kinds of ways by different social
sectors, the announcement that in 1885 Mauricio Pennano was granted the right
to build and operate a Jujuy-Oran railway line, between Santa Rosa and San
Pedro (the project did not come to fruition and the railway reached San Pedro in
1904 and Oran in 1915).
The people request compliance with the expropriation True copy
“San Pedro, July 3, 1884. To His Excellency the Minister General of
Government of Jujuy. We, the undersigned residents of this town of San Pedro,
respectfully present ourselves before His Excellency the Minister General of
Government of Jujuy and say that one year having passed since the superior
decree of expropriation of this town by the Most Excellent Governor who today
so worthily administers the Province without the demarcation and boundary
marking having been fulfilled by the Surveyor commissioner. We came to ask
Your Lordship that through your organ be served
His Excellency appoint a commissioner
Surveyor so that as soon as possible possible aga
the delineation,
demarcation and boundary marking of the town and common lands for this Villa
of San Pedro in accordance with the request that we already made and was
granted to us by the Superior Government. It is justice that we, the undersigned,
implore and ask for: Juan M. Ferreira; Manuel Gonzales; Benancio Machaca; J.
Gimenez; Tristan Toran; Vicente de Arteaga; Pedro Mendez; Claudio; Daniel
Diaz and Gregorio Leiva. Jujuy, July 8, 1884. Address the agreed note, publish it
and file it. Manuel Padilla, Minister”
Municipalities from 1861 to 1896
• Cipriano Marquiegui
• Wenceslas Quintana
• Gabriel Marquiegui
• Francisco Silva

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 • Francisco Pellegrin
• Tristan Toran
Municipal Commissioners from 1896 to 1918
• Fabriciano Villavicencia from 01/05/96 to 01/13/96
• Guillermo Leach from 01/13/96 to 05/06/96
• Saturnino Argamonte from 04/06/96 to 05/28/96
• Felipe Zurrueta from 05/28/96 to 08/07/96
• Guillermo Leach from 08/08/96 to 17/06/99
• Jose Maria Alfonso from 06/18/99 to 09/13/01
• Dolphin Ibarbals from 09/13/01 to 12/04/01
• Guillermo Leach from 04/12/01 as of 12/20/02
• Jose A. Araoz from the 12/21/02 at 03/06/03
• Guillermo Leach from 06/03/03 as of 03/12/03
• Jose A. Araoz from the 03/12/03 at 02/03/04
• Norman Leach from 02/03/04 to 21/11/04
• Jose A. Araoz from 11/22/04 to 04/03/06
• Norman Leach from 04/04/06 to 08/12/07
• Jose A. Araoz from 09/12/07 to 24/02/08
• Norman Leach from 02/25/08 to 02/18/09
• Jose A. Araoz from 02/19/09 to 05/20/09
• Guillermo Leach from 05/20/09 to 12/31/09
• Norman Leach from 01/01/10 to 16/01/10
• Jose Linares from 16/01/10 to 31/12/10
• Norman Leach from 01/01/11 to 10/01/12
• Gerald Leach from 10/01/12 to 21/05/13
• Norman Leach from 05/21/13 to 11/28/15
• Jose Linares from 11/28/15 to 12/31/15
• Norman Leach from 01/01/16 to 07/02/16
• Vicente Cabrera from 02/07/16 to 02/02/17
• Norman Leach from 02/02/17 to 18/06/18
• Juan Paglia from 06/16/18 to 07/22/18
Mayors from 1918 to 1983
• Abraham Machicado from 07/23/18 to 05/31/22
• Martin Garcia from 01/06/22 to 25/04/23
• Pacific Arnedo from 04/26/ to 06/15/23
• Second Fernando Perez from 06/16/23 to 02/12/24
• Justino Riobo from 02/13 to 12/31/24
• Gabriel Garcia since 01/01 01/03/25
• Guido Merlani, from 02/03 to 29/06/25
• Lucio Ortiz from 06/30/25 to 12/17/26
• Guillermo Paterson from 12/18/26 to 01/25/27
• Salvador Canuto Martinez since 19/01 17/11/27
• Miguel Zenarruza from 11/18/27 to 02/18/28
• Paulino Delgado from 02/19 to 03/15/28
• Fabian Storni from 03/16 to 04/12/28
• Guido Merlani from 04/13 to 06/15/28
• Paulino Delgado since 16/06 15/09/28
• Guido Merlani from 16/09/28 to 7/02/29
• Manuel Padilla Carranza from 02/08/28 to 06/07/29
• Lucio F. Cau from 06/08 to 06/30/29
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• Juan P. Barni from 01/07/29 to 05/01/31
• Pedro Gutierrez from 06/01 to 26/02/31
• Emanuel Conta, from 02/27 to 09/25/31
• Jose Maria Alfonso from 09/26 to 10/05/31
• Agustín Ransoni from 06/10/31 to 19/02/32
• Enrique Dionicio from 02/20 to 02/29/32
• Guido Merlani from 01/03 to 21/03/32
• Jose Maria Alfonso from 03/22/32 to 04/25/34
• Jose A. Carrizo from 04/26 to 09/08/34
• Guido Merlani from 09/09/34 to 08/09/36
• Salvador Canuto Martinez from 09/09/36 to 25/04/40
• Isidro I. L. Delgado from 04/26 to 05/17/40
• Antonio Bernacchi from 05/18/40 to 02/05/42
• Romualdo Portal from 06/02 to 24/02/42
• Roger Guillermo Zenarruza from 25/02 13/03/42
• Roberto B. Mitre from 03/14 to 11/05/42
• Ramon Mansilla from 12/05 to 15/05/42
• Alberto Leiva from 05/16 to 06/18/42
• Abraham Machicado from 06/19 to 07/28/42
• Luis De Santis from 07/29/42 to 07/28/43
• Fernando S. Berghmans from 07/29/43 to 01/18/45
• Hector Suarez Echenique from 01/19 to 06/02/45
• Emanuel Conta, from 06/03/45 to 02/06/46
• Manuel Baissac in the 1940s
• Emanuel Conta 1950s

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 • Sunday A. Petruzzi in the 1950s
• Julio A. Moses from 01/05 to 13/06/52
• Domingo Alfonso Petruzzi from 06/14/52 to 08/12/54
• Julio A. Moses from 07/31 to 08/29/52 and from 08/29/52
11/24/53 to 01/04/54
• Luis Felipe Tedín from 08/13 to 12/02/54
• Carlos Waldo Santillán from 03/12/54 to 29/04/55
• Carlos Italo Cesano from on 04/30 as of 07/14/55
• Peter Nemesio Paz from on 07/15 as of 10/05/55
• Carlos Melano from 06/10/55 to 05/09/57
• Jose del Miracle Pedicone from the 01/03 to 16/03/56,
from 02/08 to 02/26/57 and from 03/30 to 08/25/57
• Walter Luis Nóbile from 09/06/57 to 05/01/58
• Carlos Alberto Corrado from 12/20/57 to 01/22/58
• Victorio Diaz since 02/05 28/05/58
• Miguel Raúl Saieg from 05/29/58 to 11/04/59
• Tomas Rafael Vidarte from 05/11 to 11/12/59
• Francisco Perez Martinez from 12/12/59 to 17/06/62
• Benancio Vargas from 03/16 to 03/21/61
• Ricardo Garcia Rubio from 06/18/62 to 02/12/63
• Miguel Angel Martinez Tellechea from 13/02 to 07/03/63
• Juan José Falcón from 03/08 to 11/05/63
• Carlos Alberto Claverie from 06/11/63 to 31/05/64
• Silverio Vera from 02/07 to 02/28/64 and from 06/01 to 11/05/64
• Miguel Antonio Albornoz from 06/11/64 to 04/06/65
• Roberto Ayud from 05/06 to 25/06/65
• Miguel Ubeid from 06/26/65 to 02/16/66
• Angel A. Saravia from 02/17 to 02/22/66
• Eusebio Macias from 02/23 to 09/14/66
• Roberto García Petruzzi from 09/15/66 to 02/29/68
• Luis María Vaggi from 10/01 to 10/12/66, from 11/21 to 28/11/66, from
05/12 to 17/67, from 08/15 to 18/67, from 09/28 to 10/05/67 and from
12/18/67 to 01/04/68
• Francisco Javier Aróstegui from 01/03 to 30/04/68
• Elias Yapur from 01/05 to 20/06/68
• José Manuel Crespe from 06/21/68 to 09/25/70
• Félix Cosentini from 08/26 to 08/28/68 and from 11/20 to 11/29/68
• Ruben H. Crespe from 19 to 29/01/70
• Juan Carlos Mathews from 09/26/70 to 12/06/71
• Miguel Angel Soria from 12/31/70 to 01/06/71
• Ruben Horacio Crespe from 07 to 26/12/71
• Leonardo Jure from 12/27/71 to 05/24/73
• Felix A. Cosentini from 11 to 21/01/72, from 10 to 26/01/73 and from
28/03 to 23/05/73
• Nelly R. Cecilia since 05/25 06/05/73
• Raul Sanchez from 06/05/73 to 01/30/74
• Norman Balduin from 16 to 20/01/74
• Nelly R. Cecilia from 01/31 to 04/2274
• Alejandro Carrizo from 04/23/74 to 03/23/76
• Ademar Gálvez from 11/21 to 11/23/75
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• Jose Diez del Valle from 03/24/76 to 01/12/78
• Enrique Morales from 11 to 16/05/76
• Ricardo José Ducci from 01/13 to 06/16/78
• Zoé Teodomiro Olmedo from 06/17 to 09/14/78
• Marcelo Amílcar Navarro from 09/15/78 to 04/10/81
• Hector Garcia Legrand from 11/04/81 to 07/01/82
• Hugo Dante Calderari from 01/08/82 to 02/14/83
• Juan Carlos Taché from 02/15 to 09/12/83
Appointment of the first Mayor of San Pedro
R): Volume 21-1918, Folio 161, July 15, 1918
“The Honorable Legislature having given the corresponding agreement
to appoint Municipal Mayors in the Departments of El Carmen, San Pedro,
Ledesma and Humahuaca, the Governor of the Province: DECREES:
1st.- Name yourself Mayors Municipal of the
Departments of El Carmen, San Pedro, Ledesma and Humahuaca to the
gentlemen: Thomas del Campo, Abraham
Machicado, Calixto Molina and Honorato Echenique respectively for the term of
the Law.
2nd.- Form.
Signed Horacio Carrillo Governor and Ernesto Claros (h) Minister of
Government.
Municipality of San Pedro de Jujuy - Act of incorporation
MINUTES No. 36.- In this town of San Pedro de Jujuy, at six fifteen in the
afternoon, on the 21st of December, nineteen hundred and eighteen, the
gentlemen gathered: Juan Paglia, Rodolfo Aramayo, Ernesto Gueret, Toufik
Bouhid and Rómulo Tolaba, who obtained the majority of votes in the scrutiny
carried out on November 6 by the provisional Municipal Commission of the
elections, held on the 3rd of the same month for members of the Municipality
and with the assistance of Mr. Mayor Don Abraham Machicado through written
summons from the Commissioner of the Executive Power of the Province, the
session was declared open by the same for the purposes of the Decree
transcribed as follows: "Jujuy, December 19, 1918.
Considering the background information regarding the Municipal election
held in the Department of San Pedro on November 3rd and considering:
1st.- That the documentation presented results from the counting
operations that have been carried out in accordance with the Municipal Elections
Law. 2nd.- That the Council has not yet carried out the judgment of the elections
established in article 45 of the same Law. 3rd.- That since this is the first time
that the Department of San Pedro has organized its elective Municipality and, in
light of the difficulties that have prevented the preparatory session referred to in
the cited article 45, the Executive Branch has the duty to ensure that the
reference corporation is constituted within the order and legality;
The Provincial Government Decree:
Art. 1st.- Dr. Teófilo Sánchez de Bustamante is hereby appointed as
Commissioner of the Executive Branch so that, in accordance with articles 45
and 47 of the Municipal Electoral Law, he may preside over the session in which
the Municipal Council of San Pedro must decide on the validity or nullity of the
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Contact and register at RO and Archive. H. Carrillo - Ernesto Claros (h).
Once the session was opened, the Commissioner had the Secretary read
the transcribed Decree and the background of the election; among them, the
protest presented by the UCR Committee. and invited the President of the same,
Mr. Serapio S. Soria, who has been invited to attend this session, to clarify the
charges made therein and to present any evidence he deems appropriate.
Mr. Soria explained the charges and said that he did not have the evidence
required of him at hand, but that he could present it if he were given time to do so.
He also stated that he understood that it was not the elected members who should
constitute the Council to judge the validity or invalidity of their own election, but
that this was the responsibility of the Municipal Commission appointed by the
Executive Branch, since it was important to be both Judge and Party, with which
he concluded his presentation.
The Commissioner stated that he had summoned the elected members
because this was stipulated by the Executive Decree and the provisions of article
45 of the Municipal Elections Law, when referring to the preparatory session he
clearly refers to the Council to be constituted and not to the commission already
constituted, since autonomy cannot be explained in an elective Collegiate Body, if
it were not the judge of its own titles and its constitution and existence depended
on an external authority.
The general discussion then began on the judgment on the validity or nullity
of the election and after an exchange of ideas in which Mr. Aramayo and Mr.
Paglia intervened and the written reading of the Draft Resolution of the previous
Commission, refuting the charges contained in the protest presented, the vote was
taken, resulting in the elections being approved with the unanimous vote of those
present.
The Commissioner then put the election of each of the members into
private discussion, noting that in their own case the interested parties cannot vote.
After the election, the elections of Mr. Juan Paglia, Mr. Rodolfo Aramayo, Mr.
Ernesto Gueret, Mr. Toufik Bouhid and Mr. Rómulo Tolaba were approved. The
following Decrees are approved: No. 335 of the Municipal Organic Law, appointing
three people in each of the Departments of (the Municipality) San Pedro; No. 365
of: Paving of the Municipalities of the Province and another that enables
contracting works for the Supply of Running Water.
The Hacienda House, or San Pedro Room, or Leach Room
Today the Municipal Historical House where the Historical Museum
operates, Archaeological and of Art. From there it is conceived the
organization for the progress of the entire San Francisco Valley Region from
Jujuy. Is he oldest building of Saint Peter of
Jujuy. It is preserved as authentic heritage. In the place chosen by Pedro López
de Velazco, it was built by the Acuña-Iriarte couple, the first Spanish family to
settle in San Pedro around 1754, then it was expanded by Martín de Otero, Miguel
Francisco Aráoz and the Leach Brothers. From there, economic, social and
cultural matters were administered until approximately 1932. Since May 25, 1983,
the first centenary of the official founding of San Pedro by Governor Tello, the
Historical, Archaeological and Art Museum has been operating there.
“The Abandoned Room”. By Oscar Augusto Berengan
There is the abandoned room, That of the warm and fertile
yesterday, Where the soft, suffering and dying Flee from that
desolate house.

There the rusty gate narrows Due to the oblivion that reigns so
joyfully And what remains standing of the fertile farm Today is a
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 Maybe a succession brawl
It is killing the meaning of its existence While the file grows lush.

The truth is that the Hall is already history, Its presence is neither
warm nor white And cracks of pain cover its forehead… December 1982 The
Official Coat of Arms of San Pedro de Jujuy
The Municipal Commission created by Decree 242-G-78 was integrated by
he Mr. Municipal Mayor Marcelo Amilcar
Navarro, the Episcopal Vicar Mons. Sixto Villoldo, the President of the
Commission of Dr. Limits Vicente Cicarelli, the Prof. Jorge A.
Bidondo and Messrs. Abraham Machicado and Pablo Balduin. The Heraldic
College of Argentina was in charge of the composition of the Coat of Arms and its
registration in the Armorial in the city of Buenos Aires on September 3, 1979. By
Ordinance No. 71/1979 the Coat of Arms to be used officially was approved (from
the date of public presentation, May 2, 1980).
By Decree 302-G-79, the mandatory use of the Shield sanctioned by
Ordinance 71/1979 is regulated. Decrees and Ordinances are signed by Marcelo
A. Navarro; Italo A. Corrado, Ruben H. Crespe and Jorge O. Roitman, Mayor and
Municipal Secretaries.
“Registration of the Coat of Arms of the city of San Pedro Province of Jujuy”
In the city of the Holy Trinity and Puerto de Santa María de the Good
Aires, to the nine days of the month of
August
of the year of Grace of a thousand nine hundred and
seventy and nine,
the Most Illustrious Members of the Heraldic College of Argentina were summoned
and assembled in a Council of Arms, under the Presidency of the Honorable Dean
of Arms, to decide on the authorities of the city of San Pedro, Province of Jujuy,
regarding the composition of a coat of arms for the same.
HAVING SEEN the background and elements provided.
THEY RESOLVED, after an exchange of opinions, to approve what had
been decided in the session, and then ordered its insertion and registration in their
Book of Armories, proceeding to emblazon it in the following manner:
Blazon: silver, with a sable band in waves, and two gold keys above, tied
with a gules cord, and in chief a gules castle cleared with gold and masonry of
sable. As a crest a mural crown with four towers and as a crest a sugar mill of its
color with a ribbon that bears as a motto the words of our Savior: "Tu est Petrus."
Significance: the keys, as a characteristic attribute of San Pedro, are
placed in honour of the Saint whose name the city bears, and the wavy band is
representative of the Río Negro, as the Department whose capital is the city is
named after it, while the castle is reminiscent of the Hispanic fort of Río Negro.
The mural crown is an attribute of the city, and since it is of the first category, it
has four visible towers. On top of it there is a mill, or rather its grinding wheel,
representative of those used. As for the motto, remember the words of NS Jesus
Christ said to the Prince of the Apostles when founding his Church, "Tu est
Petrus", because said Apostle was the Patron of the city, whose name it bears.
They also ordered that the original coat of arms be painted according to
the rules of the art, as it has just been blazoned and that it be added as a heading
to this act, and that, at the request of a party, the testimonies and copies of the
coat of arms that, according to what is registered and painted in this matrix, are
necessary, be issued.
Once it has been completed and registered, for the record, we sign and
initial it as we are accustomed to doing, and we seal it with the arms of this
College and with the samples.

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 Given, signed and sealed on the ninth day of the month of August of the
year of Grace one thousand nine hundred and seventy-nine, in the place "supra"
indicated.
There is a stamp that says:
"Heraldic College of Argentina", and another that says: "Jorge de
Zarazaga Berenguer, Dean of Arms."

Municipality of San Pedro, years 1928 to 1932. Data for future analysis
Income and Expenses
Contributions
Perception of from the
Resources National Grants TOTAL
own resources Provincial
Government
1928 96.408,94 Nothing Nothing 96.408,94
1929 103.932,52 Nothing Nothing 103.932,52
1930 109.499,26 Nothing Nothing 109.499,26
1931 100.286,49 Nothing Nothing 100.286,49
1932 79.855,92 Nothing Nothing 79.855,92
Bills
Actually real expenses

Years Estimated Expense With Budget Out of Budget Total charged

Budget Imputation
1928 96.408,94 96.408,75 --- ---
1929 93.932,52 107.354,82 --- ---
1930 97.645,04 100.300,00 --- ---
1931 96.791,59 103.800,00 --- ---
1932 79.855,92 83.264,21 --- ---
MILESTONES OF OUR ECONOMY AND SOCIETY
The navigation of the Bermejo
Our region of the San Francisco and Zenta Valleys will have a bright future
when they can send their products to large consumer markets by river freight,
since it is many times cheaper than the rail or road freight currently used. This has
been recognized since the time of the conquest, when Ledesma de Valderrama
reported that the route the region needed to extract what it could produce must be
a river and indicated navigating the Bermejo River.
The Bermejo River
The imposing Bermejo River, which belongs to the Cuenca del Plata,
originates on the eastern slope of the Sierra de Santa Victoria. It constitutes, in its
first part, the international border with Bolivia up to the Juntas of San Antonio,
where it receives the Río Grande de Tarija. Downstream, near Elordi, it joins the
San Francisco River, formed by the union of the Río Grande de San Pedro and
the Lavayén River. The first collects water from the Humahuaca Ravine and the
second collects water from the northern part of the Lerma Valley through the
Mojotoro and Las Pavas Rivers.
The erosion material it carries gives its waters their vermilion (red) colour,
from which it takes its name. Through a winding course of 1,060 km. of route and
following a southeasterly direction, after crossing the Province of Salta it serves as
a border between the Provinces of Formosa and Chaco. It flows into the Paraguay
River. Until 1886, the Alto Bermejo, when it reached approximately what is now
the Dragones Station (Salta Province), in a place called Pozo del Zorro, was
divided into two branches, one in the South that carried the greatest flow, called
Bermejo Medio del Norte, and another with a slight current called Teuco.
On the Bermejo Medio, was located the prosperous town of Rivadavia with
two thousand five hundred souls, which had an important port since the waterway
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during a major flood the Upper Bermejo River completely took over the course of
the Teuco River, causing Rivadavia to lose its only means of connection with the
rest of the country, becoming an isolated and desolate town for a long time due to
the lack of land routes.
Adventures and more
The exploitation of the Bermejo was an enterprise that interested many
people eager for adventure since the 18th century. History records Matorras Arias
as the first to explore it by land in 1774. At the end of 1780, the Franciscan Friar
Morillo, in his desire to Christianize the Indians who populated the region, traveled
there starting from near Ledesma. It took him two and a half months to reach the
Paraguay River, proving that navigation was feasible for shallow-draft vessels.
In 1790, it was recognized by Juan Adrián Fernández Cornejo y Rendón
from Salta, who also traveled along the Río Grande de Tarija, taking forty-two
days to reach the Río de la Plata. Cornejo also has the merit of having processed
sugar cane for commercial purposes for the first time in Salta, at his Hacienda de
la Viña de Campo Santo, today Ingenio San Isidro. Don Pablo Soria navigator
In 1826, the man who had been a sailor in his youth formed a company to
try to make the Bermejo River navigable. Soria was commissioned to make the
first voyage of exploration. He explored the San Francisco River from his Rio
Negro Estate towards the Bermejo. There, near Las Juntas on the Bermejo River
in a place I called Palca de Soria (Palca in Quichua means “Juntas”), I built a boat
for navigating the river.
On June 15, 1826, he set sail from there with a crew of ten men, arriving at
the Paraguay River on August 12, without any other inconvenience than a volley
of arrows shot at them by the Indians east of Cangaye. There he was arrested by
the dictator of Paraguay, José Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia, who, claiming that
the navigation of the Bermejo belonged to Paraguay, confiscated the ship, the
plans and the travel diary, imprisoning Soria in a place called Ñeembucú for five
years.
Other pioneers
In 1863 José Lavarello, Thomas Page and Hickman. In 1869,
Natalio Roldan helped by his
brother Rufino, cover in the Federal Capital, the “Company” of
Steam Navigation of the Bermejo River” and in 1871 he made the first trip from
Buenos Aires up the Bermejo, until in 1881 his last ship, the “Oran”, was wrecked
and with it his desire to establish a regular navigation line to Rivadavia.
The Leach Brothers Navigators
A picturesque note in their restless lives was undoubtedly the Bermejo
River Expedition, carried out at the beginning of 1899 from the Lavayén River in
front of El Piquete to the city of Corrientes. This expedition, far from being a
whimsical adventure, was a long journey scientifically prepared and carried out.
The aim was to study the possibility of establishing commercial communication via
river with the coast and the important estuary of the Plata. The studies carried out
have served and will continue to serve in the future for the study of this complex
but extremely important problem, which is as important today as it was then.
The importance of the Expedition and the purposes that gave rise to it are
eloquently demonstrated by the fact that the Government of the Nation, then
headed by General Roca, not only provided some of the vessels built specifically
for it by the Ministry of the Navy, at the request of Commodore Rivadavia, but also
added Captain Zorrilla to the Expedition to complete the scientific investigations
that it was proposed to carry out and which were brought to a successful
conclusion. The honorable reception that the Government offered the
Expeditionaries in Buenos Aires shortly afterward confirmed the confidence and
hopes that the Nation had placed in them.
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 In 1899, the Leach brothers, Walterio and Esteban, owners at that time of
the current La Esperanza Sugar Mill located near the city of San Pedro de Jujuy,
and Dr. Guillermo Cleveland Paterson, at that time Director of the La Esperanza
Hospital, a health establishment that belonged to the same sugar factory,
organized an expedition to the Bermejo River to verify the feasibility of its
navigation, looking for an easy and economical commercial route that would link
the extreme north of Argentina with the important waterway that ended in the Plata
Estuary.
At that time the Argentine National Railway had its railhead at the Pampa
Blanca Station (Jujuy Province), locatedforty kilometers of The Hope, a
journey that
They had to use a cart to transport their production (sugar, alcohol and wood) by
rail to the consumption centers. The BrothersLeach were natives of the town
of Pochdale
County of Lancaster, locatedto the North West England.
They came from a well-off family. His father owned a wool washing and dyeing
establishment and a flannel factory, one of the main industries in England at that
time.
The Leach Brothers were thirteen in total: eleven men and two women.
Their spirits of adventure took them to different parts of the world. Seven of them
were in our country, wrote brilliant pages of Argentine Civil History, were true
pioneers of the new sugar industry in the North and contributed to the economic,
political, social, health and cultural progress of the San Pedro de Jujuy area. Dr.
Paterson had arrived in the country in 1894, he was also of English origin. At that
time, he was providing medical assistance and researching diseases in the area:
malaria, leishmaniasis, mycosis, which was later called Regional Pathology.
The expeditionary project
At that time, the majestic Bermejo was seen, and is still seen, as a solution
to the commercial and industrial problems of the Region. The Leach brothers were
not oblivious to the possibility of adding one more reason for progress, among the
many that had awarded to the northern areas. Has
historical importance of its story, because it has been the Expedition to the
Bermejo River better scheduled, already which had
the elderly
number of men, boats built especially for that purpose, provisions and elements in
abundance, a doctor who carried a complete first aid kit of medicines and surgical
instruments, the consent of the National Government and the one that best
recorded stories and sketches, although it has remained practically unknown.
The raid was planned a year in advance down to the last detail, as the
expedition members had to travel through some unknown, desolate places without
any kind of assistance. Two boats, “La Esperanza” and “Bertha”, and three
barges, “Lavayén”, “Sora” and “Ledesma”, manned in total by thirty-six men, were
used for the operation. The boats were built one at the La Esperanza Sugar Mill by
Don Esteban H. Leach and tested in the reservoir that the sugar mill owned at that
time and the other in the San Lorenzo Estate, today the town of Calilegua, by Don
Roberto M. Smith, farm manager and leading fruit grower in the Province of Jujuy.
Both measuring 27 feet long, 7 feet wide and 3 feet high, they were launched in
the San Francisco River.
The barges, provided by the Government of the Nation
Argentina during the second presidency of the General Julio
Argentino Roca, were made in the workshops of the Buenos Aires Navy by order
of the Minister of the Navy Comodoro Rivadavia; they measured 22 feet long, 7
feet wide and one foot and 9 inches high. Brought by train to Pampa Blanca, they
were taken by cart to the San Pedro and San Francisco Rivers. The expedition
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River from a point located about 15 km away. from Ingenio La Esperanza, on
March 5, (Paso del Piquete) and met two days later with the remaining three, in a
place on the San Francisco River, equidistant from the mouths of its tributaries,
the Sora and San Lorenzo Rivers, a place they called "Camp Sora." A week
They remained in the precarious camp finalizing the details of the trip. Food,
weapons and ammunition were controlled, a code of signals with flags was
established and boats were numbered.
Each crew member carried a Winchester, a revolver, a machete, and was
provided with utensils for daily needs: a plate, a cup, cutlery, a jug, and a mosquito
net. Each boat had a sun canopy and a rain canopy, a lamp, two shovels, two
picks, and an axe. Also distributed among the boats were carpentry tools, burlap,
nails, screws, tacks and signal rockets. As food provisions they carried preserved
meat, jerky, dried vegetables, rice, beans, oats, salt, tea, coffee, sugar, yerba
mate, biscuits, Liebeg meat extract, condensed milk, chuño, cocoa and biscuits,
all packed in hermetically sealed boxes and cans.
Don Walterio Leach was in charge of the expedition. Lieutenant of the
Argentine Navy Don León L. Zorrilla, Prefect of the Corrientes Bridge, represented
the National Government and the English Captain H. Bolland of the Royal Navy,
an expert in navigation of South American rivers, who acted as an observer for the
English Government, was in charge of technical direction. They carried a
chronometer, a sextant, a barometer, a compass, a theodolite and a thermometer
as instruments.
Dr. Paterson was in charge of barometric, astronomical and geographical
observations of the main points they crossed, practices foreign to his profession
as a doctor and which caused astonishment due to the correctness of his
performance. With this data Captain Bolland was able to create maps of the
course of the Paraguay River. The expedition itself began from Camp Sora on
March 13, 1899.
“Going down the Bermejo” (Publications of the newspaper “El Día”)
Don Esteban Leach and Dr. Paterson relate in a publication of their travel
books entitled "Bajando el Bermejo" that the entire navigation was difficult
because it was a river with murky waters, because of the many groundings
suffered by the boats due to the shallow waters in certain places, because of the
submerged branches and trunks, torn off by the flood, which partly obstructed the
route, some of them impregnated with calcareous salts, petrified and nailed to the
bed, which acted as if they were metal stakes.
Shortly after the voyage began, one of the boats capsized, damaging the
theodolite's reticule, which was repaired by Dr. Paterson with spider webs. On the
23rd, Paterson turned 28 years old. That morning they were surprised by an
earthquake. The seismic movement made the trees and bushes wave, spilled the
water from the buckets, but did not alter the river's water surface. Travelling on the
“Ledesma” barge were Dr. Paterson, Lieutenant Zorrilla, Captain Bolland, an
employee and three workers from the sugar mill, a total of seven crew members.
One of the latter was a northern river expert with very good eyesight, who
pointed out wild animals to Dr. Paterson as soon as they appeared on the shore,
which allowed him to be the first to shoot them. Dr. Paterson hunted several
American tigers (pumas), and more than forty were captured by all members of
the expedition. Paterson, who also acted as the expedition's doctor, had to provide
medical assistance to his companions, many of whom fell ill with malaria and a
smaller number suffered from diarrhea.
Towards the city of Corrientes
It was exciting for the travelers to meet the Mataco Indians, who usually
came to the sugar mill to work during the harvest season, who greeted them in a
friendly manner, especially Don Walterio, who was the person they had the most
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the beginning, they were struck by the existence of so many pumas without finding
wild animals that they could feed on (roe deer, tapirs, pigs, etc.) until they
discovered them fishing on the banks of the river.
They would stalk their prey from the cliff and, to attract it, they would throw
slime into the water or agitate it with movements of their tail. As the fish
approached, they would take it out with a swipe of their paw. They also observed
that they did not eat the fish as they caught them, but only when they had
accumulated several. On April 13, they passed under the telegraph lines that
linked Resistencia with Formosa, along the Paraguay and Paraná Rivers. On the
17th at 4 pm they arrived in Corrientes. There were no sick people on board and
there were no accidents involving crew members.
The expedition lasted a total of thirty-five days, much less than planned
since the provisions had been calculated for ninety. Paterson did not find any
anophelines (he was already studying these malaria vectors), but he was able to
find Humboldt's Psorophora (involved in the transmission of different arboviruses),
whose bite is very intense, and Stegoyia fascista or S. Calopus (Aedes aegypti),
transmitter of yellow fever and several species of mosquitoes. Also a member of
the expedition was a naturalist, who described the fauna and flora of the region in
a very interesting work.
Mission accomplished
A Monograph on the expedition relates that the explorers were attacked by
the Indians of the region and that they had to use firearms to defend themselves,
which is not true since they were received in a friendly manner everywhere and
there were times when the natives accompanied them aboard the expeditionaries'
own vessels. These works also narrate that the crew had to resort to hunting the
region's animals in order to survive. Except for a few ducks and fish that they
caught, they had no need of them, since they had sufficient supplies.
In addition, on numerous occasions they disembarked and were able to
purchase merchandise and lambs from local stallholders in local stores. After a
few days of restful sleep in Corrientes, they began their return journey. The boat
“Bertha” was given as a gift to Captain Zorrilla (as Paterson narrated in the letter
sent to the sailor's son years later). The barges were left in the city of Corrientes.
In “La Esperanza” and regular transport vessels, the intrepid researchers of our
rivers began their return to their homeland, arriving at the city of Santa Fe via the
Paraná River.
When their proximity became known, boats set out to greet them, and they
were entertained by the authorities. Paterson recalled that he had to lead the
group of his companions because he was the one with the least wet and wrinkled
clothes. They then returned by rail, bringing with them the boat “La Esperanza” to
Pampa Blanca, to finally arrive at the sugar mill. For many years the boat
remained at the Ingenio, kept as a silent witness to the feat. Eventually, time took
its toll on the sails and awning, and eroded the hull.
The sextant and compass used belonged to Dr. Paterson and are located in
the Provincial History Museum of San Salvador de Jujuy. The modesty of the
Leach brothers and Dr. Paterson, managers and actors of this novelistic enterprise
carried out at the end of the last century, and the little value they attributed to all
their works, meant that this feat was not widely known, commented on and valued.
Resources of the Bermejo basin
Article published in the newspaper Clarín by its author, Engineer Julio
Cesar Fossati.
“The hydroelectric potential of the region known as the Upper Bermejo
River Basin is significant, if one takes into account that through the regulation
essential for the navigation of the rivers that comprise it, it will also allow vast
areas of land to be put into conditions for agricultural and livestock exploitation, it
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transport and distribution of the energy generated. The Upper Basin possesses
two well-differentiated regions: the that
corresponds to the River Saint Francisco
and its tributaries, that is
It develops practically in Jujuy and the Bermejo and Grande de Tarija Rivers and
their tributaries and covers territories of Salta and the southern zone of Bolivia.
The first is characterized by currently having greater economic
development, population, industrial facilities, infrastructure works and agricultural
activity, despite having only 25% % of water and energy resources
potential as a consequence of the annual inequality of the natural supply of water
(heavy rainfall and flows from December to March and severe shortages from
March to November). This situation, which is valid for both regions, limits the use
of water for multiple purposes to values much lower than those that could be
available if there were water management works (dams) that regulate the river
system.
Firstly, agricultural use under irrigation is limited to areas served by canals
with free intakes from rivers and limited volumetric values much lower than their
actual capacity. Hydroelectric power production is scarce and limited to small-
scale projects that depend on the natural rigors to which the watercourses in high
mountain areas are subjected. The river has adequate water potential for river
navigation, but is currently impassable under a natural regime, due to the back
and forth produced by the scarce flows of autumn-winter-spring and the predatory
floods of spring-summer, apart from the sinuosity of the channel and the
contribution of sediments.
Studies and background
Since the last century, when studies and work on this river began,
increasingly more sophisticated and precise studies and projects have been
accumulated with the aim of addressing a global solution for the rational and
multiple use of water resources. Thus the names of two Argentines summarized
the visionary effort: Eng. Julio Henry and Admiral Gregorio Portillo. A global
development scheme requires establishing the order of priorities for the set of
works that lead to a predetermined purpose or objective.
This order of priority does not naturally imply that they must be absolutely
rigid; they must have an order indicative of the consequences of the works to allow
the gradual achievement of this objective. The main limitation in this case is the
total magnitude of the investments that must be made. Unlike the large works
decided on the Paraná River, such as Yaciretá and Paraná Medio, which require
the total investment of technical, economic and financial efforts in a single stage
and for the duration of the construction of the works.
In the case of the Upper Bermejo Basin, as it is made up of six systems of
works that are very different but contribute to it, they can be built and operate
independently. Consequently, be financed
partially while the remaining ones are built and completed. Furthermore, the
gradual incorporation of each system would substantially improve performance
and, consequently, the benefit of the whole.
These systems are: 1) Las Pavas (on the binational section of the Bermejo
River) and its compensating dam; 2) the Bambari and Shipyards Complex (one in
Bolivian territory and the other binational on the Tarija River) and compensating
dam; 3) the El Portillo- Pescado I- Pescado II and Vado Hondo Works Complex
(on the Iruya, Pescado and Blanco Rivers, in Argentine territory, Salta Province);
4) Zanja del Tigre and its compensating dam; 5) the navigable channels of
approximately 730 and 1,100 kilometers; 6) the regulation works in the San
Francisco River system.
For a better understanding of the problem, we will express the “river
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system, expressed in cubic meters per second: 1) the Bermejo River immediately
before the Juntas de San Antonio has a capacity of 80 m3/sec; 2) the Tarija before
meeting the Bermejo has 110 m3/sec; 3) the Pescado 120 m3/sec (composed of
the Iruya River with 50 m3/sec, Pescado with 40 m3/sec. and the Río Blanco with
30 m3/sec); 4) the Bermejo of Zanja del Tigre reaches a potential of 310 m3/sec.
which is the result of the sum of contributions 1,2, and 3; 5) San Francisco
contributes 100 m3/sec. and downstream it reaches 410 m3/sec.
These values represent what would happen if all these rivers were
completely regulated, which does not happen since, for example, in times of
minimum water, downstream of the Juntas del San Francisco, where the potential
value is 410 m3/sec., it only reaches about 22 m3/sec. and, in extraordinary floods
16,000 m3/sec., a value that exceeds the average flow of the Paraná River at the
height of Rosario. The proposed scheme is necessary to understand the
guidelines for water control programming, to meet the demands of the various
uses.
Thus, these are set according to the following order of priority: 1) Supply to
populations, livestock and attending to the ecological flow; 2) Irrigation supplies; 3)
River navigation; 4) Production of hydroelectric energy. The cost in millions of
dollars of the works in values calculated for December 1979 and for each system
are approximately the following: 1) Las Pavas (and compensator) US$ 140;
2) Cambarí-Shipyards and
compensator: US$ 411; 3) Portillo-Pescado I- Pescado II- Vado Hondo System:
US$ 1,185; 4) Tigre Ditch: US$ 1,480. The costs of the navigation channels and
the work to regulate the San Francisco River have not been established because it
is necessary to execute the projects beforehand.
If the fundamental purpose is to regulate the rivers in the basin to achieve
the maximum guaranteed flow rates to meet the demands of supplies, irrigation
and river navigation, it is necessary to achieve maximum regulation of each of the
systems. Thus the flows guaranteed by the works, for dry years that would be
achieved in the San Francisco Boards would be: 1. Las Pavas: partial 60 –
accumulated 80; 2. Cambarí Shipyards: partial 70 – accumulated 145; 3. El
Portillo - Pescado I and II - Vado Hondo: partial 50 – accumulated 200; 4. Tigre
Ditch: partial 130 – cumulative 330.
If instead the purpose is to obtain maximum energy production, it is
advisable to first complete system “1” with the Arrazayal Dam (downstream of Las
Pavas); then system “2” to execute the Bolivian works of Pampa Grande and Peña
Gris and the shared one of San Telmo downstream of the Astilleros and in system
“3” the works of Pescado III, the projects of Monoyoc and San José on the Iruya
River.
This regulation responds to the optimization of energy with a significant
degree of regulation, a decision that the Governing Council of COREBE must
naturally take when it is appropriate to do so and based on the development that is
visualized in the corresponding Time perspective. The first scheme can be
combined with the second, once the objective of maximum regulation to enable
navigation and irrigation has been achieved.
General Belgrano Railway
Considering it of great interest, I transcribe what I found in an Official
Bulletin of the Ministry of Public Works of the Argentine Republic of 1901, on the
current General Belgrano Railway in this region.
Minutes of the Honorable Congress
Private action has been taken as far as possible without waiting for the
State's obligation in terms of viability and the extraction of production from that
area is currently being carried out by a rudimentary route, for which the route of a
railway branch has been studied, starting from the Central Norte line and reaching
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hut almost equidistant from the Perico and Palpalá stations of the Central Northern
Railway and continuing to El Quemado (kilometre 55), and also carrying out a
survey of the terrain up to Ledesma (kilometre 87).
The first 25 kilometers to Ingenio La Mendieta were definitively studied and
from this point to El Quemado only a maximum study was done. Later, in view of
the natural difficulties of the terrain, between the Sauce cabin and the Río Grande
(kilometer 18) a survey was ordered to be carried out which has allowed us to
confirm that this new route does not present any major difficulties and that it will
result in a reduction of 5 km. of the route to the Río Grande, with gentler slopes
and improving the journey in every way.
A reconnaissance was also carried out between Pampa Blanca Station and
Río Grande (near San Pedro), but the difficulties of the terrain were such that a
definitive route starting from this point had to be completely abandoned. The
approximate budget for the cost of the fully completed line is $2,987,791 m/n,
which represents the fully completed line at a kilometer cost of $36,439. It should
be noted that these values are subject to change once the definitive studies
currently being carried out have been completed.
Studies show that the main difficulties and the most important works are
accumulated in the first 25 kilometers of the line, where, among other things, a
300-meter-long bridge over the Rio Grande and a 350-meter-long tunnel will have
to be built. The construction of this branch could also be an important factor in
bringing through Argentine territory the traffic from the eastern part of Bolivia that
includes Santa Cruz de la Sierra, whose region uses two routes for the exchange
of its products: Alto Paraguay and Rosario (via FC Central Norte); the latter in a
very limited way, firstly because it is not completely known and because of the
uneven terrain that the railway offers, which would largely disappear with the
construction of the branch, as has been confirmed by the successful tests that
have been carried out recently following this route, passing through Ledesma and
Yacuiba.
As for the valuable ones interests to which served the
extension of the FC North Central through the branch
aforementioned, gives
The following relationship is fully explained: between the Cañadas River and San
Juancito up to the Grande River, the mountains are very populated and virgin.
There are quebracho, sebil, biraró, lapacho, etc. In the relatively flat region,
closest to the Cañadas River, three irrigation ditches are crossed, then the route
continues into a mountainous region covered with forests and populated by farms.
San Juancito is a post owned by Bustamante, in the vicinity of which there
will be one square kilometer of arable land, between the foothills of the hills and
the banks of the Rio Grande. The tunnel crossing on the left bank is done on a cliff
also made of rocks that goes forward to the river. The Cachi farm has about two
square kilometers of arable land. There are currently some residents there who
cultivate a few blocks of corn and sugar cane to the right of the line.
The mountainous part that extends towards the summit of the hills is
covered with high scrub of the type already mentioned that exists on the right bank
of the Rio Grande and that generally covers the entire mountainous part of the
farms in the same region; passing through Cachi one enters the sugar cane fields
of La Mendieta, property where the Sugar Mill of Messrs. Müller Brothers. and Co.,
whose sugar production will reach one million kilos in this harvest, allowing the
capacity of the mill's machinery to produce four million kilos, a figure that has not
been reached due to a lack of cane, owing to the few arable lands that the mill
has, but if the branch line were built, the plantations would be made in Pampa
Blanca and Pálpala, where there are large areas of cleared land suitable for
growing cane.
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million kilos of cane for the Sugar Mill and four million kilos of sugar, sent by the
Sugar Mill to Buenos Aires and other points of the Republic. Next comes the farm
of Dr. Pablo Carrillo, which is in the same condition as Mendieta with regard to the
small area of arable land. Although the farms on the left bank of the Rio Grande
up to La Posta Vieja, the point where the river is crossed by the National Road to
Orán, have a very narrow area of land that is easy to cultivate between the foot of
the hills and the riverbank.
The same does not happen on the two farms opposite on the other bank,
which will also benefit from the construction of the railway. The first, called Palos
Blancos, owned by Mr. Miguel Figueroa and with an area of four and a half square
leagues, is partly leased to Mr. Müller Brothers. and Co. They have about five
thousand furrows of sugar cane there that are ground in the mill. The second,
called Barro Negro, owned by Mr. Fleming, has six square leagues and is
cultivated with corn and alfalfa, also having twenty blocks of rice, up to ten
thousand arrobas of corn and four thousand of tobacco, the latter having been
abandoned because the sale price did not compensate for the expenses, which
has also made the timber exploitation null.
From the La Urbana estate, you enter the properties of the Leach Brothers.
and Co., owners of the La Esperanza Sugar Mill and the entire region crossed by
the Río Negro, with a total area of twenty-five square leagues. At the San Lorenzo
estate of Mr. and Mrs. Leach, coffee planting has been tested with very good
results. There is also a steam sawmill and forest exploitation containing: cedar,
tipa, lapacho, oak, quina, urunday, yellow and white wood, etc., which would
increase once the branch line is built.
As well as the export of leather in the important tanneries they own in San
Peter and San Lorenzo, there is
In addition, a water mill and tanneries belonging to Mr. Delfín Harbal, being able to
produce 3.000 soles per year. To the
Northwest of San Pedro, near the place called Garrapatal, is the land of Mr. Leach
Hnos. and Co., the Lowenthal concession for oil exploitation that was suspended
on another occasion due to lack of capital.
On the edge of the Cañada, a tributary of the Arroyo Zanjón, in an area of
approximately one block, there are ancient deposits and currently a viscous liquid
of shiny black color flows out which, once on the surface of the ground, dries
forming solid banks that form the current deposits. Drill holes have been made
from which the same liquid emerges, which is also combustible and leaves no
doubt that it is a mineral of the bitumen or asphalt type. The La Esperanza sugar
mill transports this liquid by mule, which it uses as a lubricant for its machines and
to increase the temperature in its ovens.
Crossing to the left bank of the Río Negro, you enter the “Rio Negro” farm
owned by the Jujuy Hospital, measuring 16 square leagues and leased to Mr.
Isidro Pérez. Corn and sugar cane are grown there, with production reaching
15,000 arrobas. Next comes the property called “La Reducción” which belongs to
Mr. Julio Bracamonte, with an area of approximately 18 square leagues, with
clearings for the cultivation and exploitation of wood and livestock. Next to the
National Road to Oran on two parallel streets, there is a group of houses that
make up the town of Ledesma next to the Ingenio de los Sres. Sheepdog and
Zerda.
Capital in circulation in its various trading houses is
approximately $m/n 500,000, the importance of this population being greater than
that of San Pedro. The aforementioned farm measures 15 square leagues, with
700 blocks intended for sugar cane plantations, also cultivating alfalfa, corn and
tobacco. It also has a variety of woods. Last year, 67,287,565 kg were harvested.
of sugar cane that produced 4,400,000 kg of sugar transported by cart to Pampa
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due to which the production of liquor has been suspended for four years, a product
that amounted to about 400,000 liters per year.
Furthermore, the large amount of cattle that is taken from Chaco to winter
in Salta for later export to Chile could be transported by rail from Ledesma, thus
avoiding a land journey of more than 30 leagues. In the same way, it would
increase the exchange of products with the Chaco region. To the east of the
Lavayén River bank, more or less at the latitude of Ledesma and at the northern
tip of Cerro de Santa Bárbara, is the Laguna de La Brea, which covers nearly a
block of surface and pours onto its shores a viscous liquid, similar to that produced
in Garrapatal, which forms banks under the same conditions and could be bitumen
or asphalt.
An oil exploitation project has been planned in its vicinity. Last year, the
Pampa Blanca Station received 1,021 tons of flour and 3,859 tons of general
merchandise, of which 4/5 were sent to San Pedro and Ledesma. It should be
added that the owners and industrialists of the region that the railway line would
cross have offered free transfer of the lands they occupy, donations of wood and
other construction elements, and cash loans repayable with a portion of the cost of
freight, aid that can be estimated at one million pesos.
Finally, the Ministry of War has made available to Public Works the rails
necessary to reach the town of Oran, so that the actual outlay will be relatively
small, in relation to the private competition and the importance and significance of
the work. The extension of the railway to Bolivia is an aspiration of the people of
the North. The projects and comparative budgets refer to the routes that have
been considered for 20 years as probable routes for the Salta to Zubiría railway
line, which is known as the Quebrada del Toro route, because it goes up the river
of this name; the second one leaves from Jujuy Station and follows the valley of
the Río Grande, which is called Quebrada de Humahuaca, a designation that has
been adopted for this route.
Something more about our railway, according to Benjamín Villafañe
The train arrived in Tucumán in 1874 and years passed before it was
extended to the Chilcas Station, today Juramento, on the banks of the Mojotoro
River. It was planted there until during the presidency of Dr. Juárez Celman (in
1886), it was decided to continue it towards the cities of Salta and Jujuy. The route
was a disaster, one might say suicidal. He left behind towns from the time of the
Conquest, with their own life, to follow inhospitable and desert regions. In Jujuy,
the train was left parked on the banks of the Río Chico since 1890, near the city,
for eleven years for unexplained reasons, causing all kinds of damage.
It was necessary to resolve the construction of the branches to Bolivia,
Ledesma and Orán, so that the line could be extended to the city in 1901. The
author of the Bolivian Railway project was National Senator Dr. Cástulo Aparicio. I
had the honour of preparing the draft of the bill and its rationale. Work on this
railway began in 1903 and was completed in 1906. The company that carried out
the work was Luis Stremiz and Co. under the intelligent direction of Engineer Luis
Bapelli, an educated and honest technician.
Before the beginning of the work on the Bolivian Railway, a bitter dispute
arose over the route that the line should follow: the people of Salta claimed that it
should go through Quebrada del Toro; the people of Jujuy claimed that it should
go through Humahuaca. The President of the Republic was Dr. José Evaristo
Uriburu from Salta, who was besieged by the clamor of his fellow countrymen. A
gentleman and Argentine before being from Salta, he called the most renowned
generals of his time (Don Bartolomé Mitre and Don Alberto Capdevila) to his office
and asked them for advice on the course of action to follow. They were quick to
issue a recommendation for Humahuaca.
General Mitre, who due to his age and infirmities did not attend the Senate
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discussed and his solid and clear arguments determined the Senate's sanction
almost unanimously. The people of Jujuy, who knew what had happened minute
by minute, showed their gratitude to Generals Mitre and Capdevila with a gold
medal minted by public subscription and named the only theatre the city had at the
time after the General. This does not in any way diminish the merit of the
representatives of the Province in Congress who defended its interests with
warmth and intelligence.
Once the law that indicated the route to Humahuaca was obtained, it was
necessary to get the work started. This was the work of General Roca, President
of the Republic, for the second time and of the senators Domingo T. Perez and
Sergio F. Alvarado. When it came to of the candidacies to
President and Vice of the
Republic, he General Roca and he Dr. Carlos Pellegrini HE
They were in disagreement regarding who should serve as Vice President. The
General's candidate was Dr. Norberto Quirno Costa and Dr. Pellegrini's candidate
was Don Vicente Casares.
At the convention of the National Autonomist or Conservative Party, there
was a tie. The two Senators for Jujuy were Convention members, Alvarado had
committed his vote to Roca, Pérez, to Pellegrini. One day, Alvarado was called by
Roca to ask him to do everything in his power to neutralize Pérez's vote. At the
event, Alvarado responded: “I believe that the only way to achieve this sacrifice
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promise to begin the work of the Bolivian Railway as soon as he takes office as
President of the Republic."
"The next day," the General replied, and Alvarado then set out to
convince Pérez, who at first flatly rejected the suggestion, citing the commitment
of honor he had made to Pellegrini. But later, after the intimate struggle that one
might suppose, he called Alvarado and told him: "For the Province I am going to
make a sacrifice that I would never have made for any reason, because I fear
that if I deny the vote to the General, the railroad to Bolivia will not be built." The
result was that Quirno Costa triumphed with Pérez's vote and this earned him
the ill will of Dr. Pellegrini forever.
On the same day of the Legislative Assembly in which General Roca was
sworn in, Alvarado congratulated him and said: “General, now do not forget your
commitment.” The General called for the new Minister of Public Works, Mr. Civit,
and told him: “Tomorrow you will begin work on the railroad to Bolivia.” So it was
done. These details were given to me in writing following the events, by Mr.
Alvarado and ratified by the National Deputies, then Doctors Armando Claros
and Manuel Bertrés. They were published at the time in one of the Jujuy
newspapers.
The railway to Bolivia
Bill presented in the Senate of the Nation
The Senate and Chamber of Deputies, etc.
Art. 1°.- The Executive Power will order the continuation of the
construction of the Central North Railway to La Quiaca, the border point with
Bolivia.
Art. 2°.- For the execution of this law, it is authorized to issue five million
public funds of 4% interest and a half of cumulative amortization.
Art. 3°.- Communicate to the Executive Branch.
Buenos Aires, September 1901, Signed Cástulo Aparicio Speech by Mr.
Cástulo Aparicio, defending his Project
From the Minutes of the Congress - Mr. Cástulo Aparicio speaks: “The
Project that has just been read, as can be seen, has as its objective the
continuation of the Central North Railway to the border with Bolivia. This line
must be extended under an agreement between the Argentine and Bolivian
governments. The studies and plans have been completed up to the border and
the Commission of Engineers continues working on the Bolivian side. I have
been concerned about this matter for some time and the Senate had the
opportunity to hear in a secret session the Minister of Foreign Affairs, who, in
answering a question of mine, stated that the Executive Branch was interested
in this line being undertaken but that the country's resources did not allow it at
the moment.
I have spoken with the Ministers of Public Works and Finance and both
are in agreement that the line should be extended, but the difficulty lies in the
precarious state of the Treasury. I have hesitated to present this project,
especially when the ordinary sessions are about to end, but in light of some
important information that has been published in a newspaper of this Capital
provided by a very authoritative person, I have decided to present it so that if it
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considered this year, it will be in the first sessions of the next one.
I will allow myself to provide this information so that the House is aware of
it. It is Mr. Atanasio Urioste, former president of the Board of Directors of the
Huanchaca company in Bolivia, who has been reported by the newspaper “El
País” who has provided them and whose report was published in number 21 of
the cte.; the main paragraphs say as follows: “As you know, Mr. Urioste told us,
Huanchaca is the first mining company in the world, in terms of silver
exploitation and is in third place as Social Capital destined solely and exclusively
to a single industry; hence its fame in the European and American markets and
the interest aroused by all its languishing and its rapid and prodigious recovery;
in such a way that at present, after a slight crisis and decline, it re-emerges
again with greater wealth and assuring its shareholders always valuable
dividends. The work to be carried out to ensure this company many more years
of prosperous life is truly colossal, as it is planned to open an enormous tunnel
measuring ten kilometres and whose cost will perhaps amount to more than four
million, which will serve to drain the mines where the richest mineral is found in
very long veins.
As for the desire of the Company. Huanchaca, in order to extend the
Argentine Central Railway as soon as possible, is in its own interest, since the
export of its minerals would be carried out by this fast and less expensive route,
and if the Board of Directors of this company had the assurance that this
Railway would be built in the short term, it would not lease the lease it has with
the Antofagasta Railway, which expires in 1903 and which will possibly be
renewed for ten more years, in view of the fact that up to now there is nothing
that would lead to the presumption of the prompt execution of the Argentine
Central Railway.
It is undoubtedly a mistake to believe that extending the Argentine line
would be a failure, since the Huanchaca Company alone generates a profit of
4% from the export of minerals and its net profit would not be less than the 10%
that the Antofagasta Railway currently covers in such a small area. The day that
the Argentine line runs through the Bolivian plateau, we will truly witness a
commercial flow that was not suspected, because all of Bolivia will flow to this
market and then Antofagasta will languish as Tacna and Arica, Salta and Jujuy
have languished since the day that Bolivian trade was torn from them.
These are the data provided by Mr. Urioste, President of the Company.
Huanchaca. As can be seen, this company provides freight to the Antofagasta
Railway in an amount that gives that company 4% on the invested capital and
has a contract that ends in 1903 and that will be renewed if the Argentine line is
not extended. The Minister of Bolivia has assured me that the Huanchaca
company will sign a contract with the Ferrocarril Central Norte, agreeing to
transport all its freight along this line once it has been built, which is necessary
for the extension of the line from the Argentine border to the interior of that
Republic.
So the financial difficulty is overcome to a certain extent with this contract
which gives you 4% on the invested capital. The cost of the railway to the
Bolivian border amounts to $7,242,000, and doing the work through the
Quebrada del Toro would mean more or less $10,000 of public funds, with the
loss that these will suffer when sold on the market. The project authorizes the
issuance of $5,000,000, which is enough for half of the work, since the rest will
be issued as the project progresses.
Once completed, it will bring to the Argentine Republic most of the
Bolivian trade that is currently carried out through Antofagasta; it is also a
strategic line that responds to any emergency in our international policy in future
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cordial friendship. The project embodies the idea of the upcoming completion of
this important work, bringing words of encouragement to the neighbouring and
friendly people who are eagerly awaiting to see it completed. For these reasons,
I ask my honourable colleagues to support this in moving it to the Committee.”
Approved. The above shows that the author of the Bolivian Railway
project was Doctor Cástulo Aparicio. Why is there never a word to remember
him in Jujuy?
The exploitation of Jujuy oil
When in 1969 Mr. Luis Cuevas took photographs of the first oil spring in
Caimancito, he brought back to my memory some topics from my notebook
“Petróleo Jujeño”, which I rescue below:
• 1865: The Chamber of Deputies of the Nation denies the
concession to produce kerosene in July, but in September the Jujeño
Kerosene Company SA was formed, which obtained the concession but
failed in its exploitation, surely due to lack of capital and/or technical
personnel.
• 1875: the extraction and processing of
Kerosene by Teofilo Lopez in Laguna La Brea (Santa Barbara).
• 1877: It is reported that Kerosene can be produced
for 40% of the consumption in the cities of Jujuy and Salta.
• 1877: At the first Argentine Industrial Exhibition
It is lit with Jujuy kerosene. The President of the Nation Julio Argentino
Roca, grants a diploma of honor to the province of Jujuy,
• 1881: A company from Jujuy attempts drilling in
Garrapatal, near El Quemado, on the banks of the El Sauce stream. Later,
between 1940 and 1943 in the same region, the company “Cía. “Overseas”.
• 1916: Dr. Guido Bonarelli informs the Ministry of
Agriculture of the Nation on the oil fields of “Morro Quemado” in Jujuy. In
short, it states that the Cerro Quemado Dome is the only one in which an
attempt at exploitation in search of exploitable oil deposits can be justified.
• 1918: (on later pages the work of
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 • 1958: The Government of Jujuy issues Law 12161
ratifying Decree 2510, which declares the entire Jujuy territory a reserve
zone in favor of YPF.
• 1961: Provincial Deputy Antonio Busignani
obtains from the Chamber a draft declaration requesting the EP which
requires the National Government to begin studies and drilling in areas of
Jujuy. In April of that year, members of global companies visit the area. That
same year, Geologist Hartman declared that there was exploitable oil in
Caimancito.
• 1967: Drilling of Well J begins. Cax 1, which
Two years later, it gave Petróleo Jujeño (there is an extensive report on
YPF).
Mineral smelting in San Pedro – Engineer Pablo Emilio Pasini Bonfanti, a
pioneer, a personality, a company
At the end of 1912, an engineer entered the country who became a
faithful exponent of the opening of progress with economic development in San
Pedro de Jujuy for our Province. In 1918, he came to settle in our city with a
Mineral Foundry in “La Soledad” (later “El Triángulo” and today “Barrio Patricios”
in the same place where the Otito Candy Factory operates). He first built two
furnaces that produced Antimony Sulfide and then four more furnaces, founding
“The Argentina Smitting Works”, which in 1921 came to produce seven tons of
metal per day, ten of crude antimony and two of by-products.
With this, it broke the world record for Antimony Sulfide purity with
99.97% (as stated in Certificate of Analysis 12118 issued in Buenos Aires by
Drs. Manuel and Raul Nelson). Later, on September 5, 1918, veins of mineral
oils were discovered 21 kilometers from El Quemado Station. By exploiting
these asphalt mines, an average of 7 to 11% bitumen was obtained. The deposit
was named HECLA and the bitumen was used to pave the streets of the city of
San Salvador de Jujuy, replacing the expensive asphalt.
His knowledge of the Jujuy oil basins led him to establish a friendship with
Generals Beldrich and Mosconi. I pay special attention to the study of
hydrocarbon exploration and drilling in Jujuy, supporting the work of YPF. Later,
in the Province of Córdoba, he carried out studies on Mining that were of great
value. On several occasions he was offered government positions, but he
rejected them because he dedicated his life passionately to private activity within
the professional field. The Engineer's son, Pablo E. Pasini Bonfanti, Cutty, a
great friend of Jujuy, kindly provided us with a very brief summary of his book in
preparation, “History of the Mining of Jujuy and a Pioneer.” Of its activities in the
field of Mining, we will refer to the one that has connotations with San Pedro de
Jujuy and its industrial development.
The Company
The findings of important veins of lead, antimony, etc. minerals, both in
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from Bolivia, almost immediately led him to think about the possibility of
installing a foundry company in San Pedro de Jujuy. Below is a transcription of a
letter sent to Mr. Leach's Argentina Estates Ltda., Ingenio La Esperanza, dated
October 16, 1920: “With reference to our
Conversation of the 12th of this month, I request the following from you for the
installation of a Mineral Smelter already started, according to verbal agreement."
1- The concession for twenty years to install the Mineral Foundry at the site
called “La Soledad” that you have already indicated to me, according to the plan
in your possession, with the subscriber paying an annual rent to be set”; The
articles continue referring to the agreement.
He goes on to say: “If Mr. Leach's Argentina Estates will consider the
operation of a small establishment for the Distillation of Woods, I will submit to
the discretion of the house a project for the manufacture of Distillation Products
and charcoal, this last article showing an immediate market for the Foundry” (HH
Pasini Bonfanti, “History of the Jujuy Mining Industry and a Pioneer”). It is very
important to refer to a publication of “La Gaceta de Tucumán” (edition of July 9,
1921), which says in this regard “the exploitation of mines and smelting in the
Province of Jujuy are of pure antimony, antimony sulfide, lead, bismuth, silver,
copper, antifriction metals and asphalt.”
“Production of the San Pedro de Jujuy furnaces and their influence on
South American industrial life”: “Engineer Pasini Bonfanti, pioneer of Argentine
mining, gave the country two industries that made it independent from the
foreign market: asphalt, industrialized and applied to the streets of Jujuy and
Salta, Tucumán and other Argentine cities, and antimony and its derivatives.”
Antimony sulfide was exported to Brazil on a large scale between 1921 and
1922. San Pedro de Jujuy thus gained special importance in these mining areas
more than sixty years ago.
Mr. Paolo Emilio Bonfanti was born on October 10, 1885 in Scandolara-
Ravara, Province of Cremona, Lombardy Region. Son of Giovanni Pasini,
illustrious Military man of the Resurgence, lawyer and historian, and of Mrs.
Francisca (Francesca) Bonfanti, both families dating back a long time to the
Lombard area. His early studies were directed towards the field of Humanistic
Sciences. But his true calling would later be Geology, where he obtained his
degree in Mining Engineering in 1906. He arrived in Buenos Aires in 1912 and
lived for a short time at the Alvear home.
The essence of his passion for Mining makes him undertake a trip to the
North, specifically to Jujuy. He settled in Abra Pampa around 1914, managing to
formalize more than 70 mineral perimeters: antimony, lead, gold, borax, and
concluded a comprehensive study on peat, considered to date one of the most
complete studies carried out in the country. He died in the city of Córdoba on
November 2, 1940 and, let me say, poor and forgotten.
A reminder
In the old Courts in Salta there is a Plaque that commemorates the
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extract the asphalt for streets in Jujuy and Salta. But this note comes to enrich
the present Book of History of the Centenary of San Pedro de Jujuy, to
perpetuate the name of this illustrious Italian, who left seeds that will
multiply for this
Argentina of love and peace. I obtained all this information from the book
prepared by his son, Don Humberto Horacio Pasini Bonfanti. The Thermal Park,
a tourist potential of the San Francisco Valley of Jujuy
Tourism represents economic development and general integration. San
Pedro de Jujuy can serve as a tourist center for the area. It has already begun to
have a hotel structure, although it is still very deficient. For this reason, on July 8,
1979, the CAYTAT (Commission for the Use and Tourism of Hot Springs in the
San Francisco Valley of Jujuy) was created in El Palmar in the rural home of Mr.
Zoilo Rocha, who also gave up one hectare in front of the road to install a
campsite, with the assistance of the Director of Tourism of the Province, Mr.
Esteban Luís Alberto Lenz. At the meeting of May 23, 1890, in the Deliberative
Council Chamber of San Pedro de Jujuy, before Mr. Municipal Mayor Marcelo
Amílcar Navarro and promoted by the CAYTT, Dr. René Outon presented the
following report:
The Santa Barbara Thermal Park
The most accessible information is gathered here regarding the
suggestive thermal mineral resources existing in the San Francisco River Valley,
in the Province of Jujuy, and their possibilities for tourist, recreational,
therapeutic and economic use. Syllabus
1. Description and location. Topography and Physiology. Flora and
Fauna, climatic environment; 2. Infrastructure. Roads and Accesses. Electrical
Networks; 3. Populations and Regional Economy. Productions, Industries and
Commerce. Communications and Services; 4. Hot Springs. Description and
Features; 5. Possibilities of tourist use and therapeutic, industrial and cosmetic
applications of the hydrothermal resource and exploitation of the surrounding
environment.
1 .- Description and location
The so-called "Thermal Park of the San Francisco River Valley" in the
Santa Barbara Department, Jujuy Province, is made up of five groups of natural
and spontaneous hot water springs of different temperatures, chemical
composition and concentration of mineral salts located along the western slopes
of the Santa Barbara Mountains, in the Department of the same name in the
Province and in the Humid Subtropical Valley Region designated "El Ramal" and
by the railway line that deviates from Perico and crosses it to the border with
Bolivia in Salvador Mazza (Pocitos- Yacuiba) in the Province of Salta.
The hot springs are arranged in a substantially parallel manner to the
banks of the San Francisco River, from which they are on average about 16 km
away, emerging in small valleys or mountain ravines whose summer or
permanent streams are tributaries of its course. The five main spring groups are,
in order and from South to North: 1) El Palmar Hot Springs; 2) El Rabón Hot
Springs; 3) Quinta Springs or Sulfur Lagoon; 4) JB-5 Well of Esmeralda Lagoon
or La Brea; 5) Caimancito Hot Springs. There are several other thermal
manifestations in the region that will not be taken into consideration for the
moment (Palo Pique, Cachipunco, Río Jordán, Moralito, etc.).
The topography of the area is made up of green mountains and wooded
ranges, bordered to the east by the edges of the Santa Bárbara mountain range
on the meridian line, whose highest peaks rise to 2,345 metres above sea level;
heights from which the Chaco plain can also be seen. The altitude of the springs
is between 500 meters (Caimancito) and 1,050 meters (El Rabón), with
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streams, few of which maintain a permanent flow (Saladillo, El Tipal), with small
lagoons and estuaries (San Miguel, Sauzalito, Las Moras).
The Emerald Lagoon, due to its proximity to the hottest and most
abundant spring in the Thermal Park, its beauty and surroundings, will be treated
separately. The plant landscape is lush, corresponding mostly to the jungle, with
all its characteristic species, among which stand out the large trees such as the
Cedar and the Tipa, accompanied by Lapachos, Cebil, Palo Borracho and many
more, covered by lianas, epiphytes and creepers, a product of the warm-humid
climate and the fertility of the soil. This dense world, covering the rugged
topography, offers in many places perspectives and landscapes of particular and
surprising beauty.
The rainfall, which normally exceeds 800 mm per year, is almost entirely
summer-related (90% of precipitation occurs between December and March,
which classifies the regime as monsoon), with dry, mild, cloud-free winters.
Temperatures and humidity are high in the rainy season (average 24º C and
85% humidity); but spring-like in the dry season (15 C - 60 % h),
whose days are
usually sunny, warm and bright without rain or wind, which makes the climate
exceptionally mild and pleasant in the eight months (from April to November) for
tourism from autumn to spring.
In accordance with the ecological environments, the fauna is very varied,
corresponding to the Western sector of the Tucuman-Salteño Zoogeographic
District (of the Guayano-Brasilian sub-region); highlighting the existence of large
felines (puma, tiger, wild cats). Suidae (peccaries or wild boars). Cervids (roe
deer and deer). Procyonidae (coati, mayuato scrub bear). Flag and honey
anteaters, foxes, armadillos, matacos and gualacates and, scarcely under strict
legal protection, the “Great Beast” of the conquerors
Spanish: the American tapir (Tapirus Terrestris) weighing more than 300 kg.
Mammals are joined by saurians and snakes (caimans, iguanas,
lampalaguas) and birds of all kinds, both aquatic and running and arboreal
(ducks, suri or ñandú, guaypos, partridges and martinetas, charatas and wild
turkeys, toucans, etc.). This makes the hunting possibilities of the permitted
hunting species very attractive. The vast channel of the San Francisco River is a
well-known sporting environment for fishing most of the Paranoplatense species
such as: dorado, surubí, sábalo, patí, boga, brazo, catfish, etc.
Especially in its lower section near the Bermejo River, where its greater
flow facilitates the existence of this ichthyofauna. In the minor tributaries,
estuaries and lagoons, the "dientudos" or tarariras (Hoplias Malabaricus) are
abundant, whose fishing is preferred by many fans who are also fans of
silverside fishing in reservoirs and dams.
2 .- Infrastructure
Access to the Santa Bárbara Thermal Park is convenient via the modern
Provincial Route No. 1 - paved and signposted, with the springs at distances of
125 km. (Caimancito) from San Salvador de Jujuy and 70 km, on average, from
San Pedro. Another example from Liberator General San Martín. (Ingenio
Ledesma), for the bridge over the San Francisco River recently destroyed by
floods.
Both by this route and through its connection with Route No. 34, there is
communication with Perico and Jujuy Airport “El Cadillal” (300 km away). to the
south), with Palma Sola and Chaco Salteño to the east and to the north with San
Ramón de la Nueva Oran, Tartagal and Ingenio San Martín in the Province of
Salta up to Salvador Mazza (Pocitos), bordering Bolivia. Parallel to Route No. 1
runs the high voltage line that serves the towns and agricultural and industrial
establishments in the region, extending eastwards beyond Palma Sola as a line
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project that is planned.
Of the five groups of thermal springs mentioned, Laguna del Azufre and
Caimancito are on the side of the road. Emerald Lagoon 2 km away. and El
Palmar 7 km away, via secondary access. The hot springs of El Rabón are only
accessible on horseback through trails in the mountainous jungle, which,
although it can be an interesting hunting tourist adventure since there are many
roe deer and peccaries, does not offer immediate facilities for exploitation, so
they will not be discussed in detail.
The Thermal Park area currently has no human settlements worth
mentioning, although there were important ones in prehistoric times. However, it
has schools and rural warehouses that serve the dispersed population of the
existing extractive and agricultural establishments. The region is well supplied
from San Pedro and Ledesma, with the town of Palma Sola in full development
and expansion to the east, which has all its essential services (electricity, service
station, workshops, radio communication police, first aid room and short-term, a
grade III hospital with 30 beds for inpatient care, school with job opportunities,
etc.
3 .- Population and regional economy
The main economic activities in the region are focused on logging,
industrial crops and horticultural crops (sugar cane, tobacco, vegetables and
early vegetables, and recently expanding soybeans and beans), although none
of these are important in the Thermal Park area, which retains its pristine natural
appearance. On a smaller scale, limestone quarries and application rocks are
exploited and until some time ago, sulfur was obtained from a now abandoned
mine adjacent to the sulfur springs of La Quinta.
Commercial activity has little development because it is absorbed by the
larger population centres that are relatively close (San Pedro and Ledesma) and
it has been common for the extractive and agricultural establishments in the area
to provide their staff with a large part of the essential supplies from there, a
situation justified by the distances to be covered along rugged roads.
4 .- Hot Springs
4-1.- El Palmar Hot Springs: framed by a narrow amphitheater of vertical
rocks and surrounded by the jungle. The five murmuring springs and the stepped
pools of the Saladillo Stream that feeds them make this group the most beautiful
in the Thermal Park. Using as a reference the small waterfall known as Chorro
de Plata, coming from another inaccessible spring in the heights of La
Quebrada, on the left we see the colorful and carved structure of El Ídolo,
covered by countless threads of hot water that originate in this diffuse spring.
A little further down, the Fuente Verde is covered with bright thermophilic
algae that justify its name, whose small channel flows into a natural pool before
flowing into the stream. To the right of the Chorro de Plata on the left bank of the
Saladillo is the Fuente Roja, whose reddish colour is not transmitted to the water
it produces. The combination of all the springs forms, about 50 metres
downstream, in Garganta Amarilla, another waterfall of lower height but greater
flow that falls at 32° C into a natural trough about 80 centimetres deep, a place
where the very few visitors to El Palmar can take their baths and enjoy the
waterfall.
On its descent to the Valley, the stream presents a long succession of
curious shallow stepped pools, produced by the calcareous deposits of the
waters, in whose mirrors the dense surrounding vegetation is reflected, to which
in turn the murmurs of countless small waterfalls that are progressively colder
return. The El Palmar Hot Springs are 7 km away. of The Route
Provincial No. 1 accessing to them along a path
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esplanade about 200 metres from the slopes that must be visited from there on
foot, due to the rugged topography that prevails from there.
This path is impassable during the summer and rainy season due to the
cuts and mud holes that occur in some sections and also due to the growth of
undergrowth vegetation that manages to erase the upper route, so it is
necessary to clean it and make it ready annually (June or July). Technical and
General Data: distance from San Salvador de Jujuy, 125 km; height above sea
level, 855 m; water temperature, 23° C to 48° C; average mineralization, 3.3 gr
per liter. Classification: mesothermal waters, alkaline-acidulous with very strong
sulphate-chlorinated bicarbonate sodium-calcium mineralization.
4-2.- Aguas Calientes de El Rabón: the inaccessibility of these springs
located in a narrow jungle ravine at 1050 meters above sea level, means that for
the moment only their general characteristics are mentioned in the Summary
Table. There are four mesothermal slopes (from 36° C to 43° C), acidic, of
medium mineralization, bicarbonate-chlorinated, sodium-calcium, which require
further study.
4-3.- Sulfur Springs of Quinta or Laguna del Azufre: these springs, never
less than four and sometimes more than double due to variation in the outcrop
locations, are located in the "Laguna del Azufre", a vast circular plate about 200
meters in diameter covered with peloids (thermal mud) of various colors and
flaky saline deposits among which springs emerge, whose waters join together
forming two streams of appreciable, extremely salty flow. The notable
emergence of two very hot springs near the shore is accompanied by sporadic
releases of sulphurous-sulfuric gases whose smell is very noticeable on calm
days.
In the green mountain range that backs up to the lake's source there is an
abandoned sulphur mine, whose partially collapsed galleries now open onto its
shore, while about 600 metres away there is a primitive limestone mine with a jet
of lime excavated in the rock. This thermal group, with very hot sulphurous
waters of exceptional therapeutic properties, very active hydrothermal-biological
mud, the abandoned mine, the lime kiln and the landscape, offer everything that
could be desired for the immediate tourist-therapeutic development of an initial
site for the Santa Bárbara Thermal Park, supported by the adjacency of
Provincial Route No. 1 that borders the lagoon and the High Voltage line that
crosses it.
General Technical Data: distance from San Salvador de Jujuy, 145 km;
height above sea level, 200 m; water temperature from 32° C to 64° C.
Classification: Maso or Hyperthermal waters, acidic, with extremely strong
mineralization, sulphated, carbonated, sodium-calcium chloride, contain arsenic.
4-4.- JB-5 Geothermal Spring of Laguna Esmeralda: approximately 6 km.
from the Azufre Thermal Group and 3 km. From Provincial Route No. 1, along a
currently abandoned road, you will find the most violent, powerful and hot spring
of the Santa Bárbara Thermal Park. Its existence is due to an interesting but
forgotten history that began at the end of the last century with the formation of
the "Compañía de Querosene Jujeño" to take advantage of the natural springs
of oil from the "Laguna de la Brea" and others in the region, a private company
that was the first in the country to rudimentarily extract "Kerosene" and "Pitch"
(asphalt) from surface deposits.
The company went bankrupt due to a lack of financial resources and a
lack of means and technical knowledge, and the exploration for hydrocarbons
was later initiated by foreign companies and later by YPF, resulting in the oil
fields of Aguaray, San Pedro and Madrejones in Salta and Caimancito in Jujuy.
In 1936, YPF drilled the well known as “Jujuy Brea 5”, JB 5, in the “Laguna de la
Brea” (today Laguna Esmeralda due to the colour of its waters), which exceeded
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characteristics, temperatures and mineralisation, whose mixture, at 72° C, has
gushed forth ever since with great pressure and a powerful flow rate of 1,000
litres per minute.
Despite the 45 years that have passed, the potential dynamic energy of
the spring (more than 100 km/h) and its heat capacity (2 million calories/h)
continue to be lost without profit, as well as the types of thermal mineral water
that it contains. If we add to this the 40 hectares of green deep water mirror of La
Laguna Esmeralda suitable for nautical activities and the beautiful landscape of
the fiscal property that surrounds it, it is inexplicable that such an exceptional
natural resource of invaluable benefit remains unexplored.
General Technical Data: distance from San Salvador de Jujuy, 150 km;
height above sea level, 730 m; suggested temperature, 72° C; average
mineralization, 1 gr/liter. Classification: hyperthermal acidic waters, mineralized
medium, calcium-sodium chloride sulphate.
4-5.- Caimancito Hot Springs: due to custom and easy access, the hot
waters in Caimancito are the best known and best studied in the Thermal Park,
despite being the furthest from San Salvador de Jujuy by road although the
closest by rail and not presenting outstanding characteristics in terms of
thermality, mineralization or flow. The Group is made up of several springs,
including thermal ones, that form the stream to which they all flow, two of which
have been subject to a rudimentary collection system that flows into material
pools.
The “baths” are very busy from June onwards, when a picturesque and
precarious “camp” is formed around them with tents, barbecue areas and huts
made of branches and zinc sheets, occupied by patients and summer visitors, or
rather, winter visitors, who are regularly visited and attracted by the “tents” for
conversation and quiet drinking. In fact, the waters have several characteristics
similar to those of Termas de Reyes and can be excellent mineral waters for
table use, but their low flow and the current lack of electricity do not currently
predict profitable exploitation, although an improvement in the infrastructure
could substantially increase their attractiveness as thermal springs.
General Technical Characteristics: distance from San Salvador de Jujuy,
165 km; altitude above sea level, 500 mts; spring temperatures, from 41° C to
59° C. Classification: Neutral Meso or Hypothermal waters with weak to medium
mineralization, sodium sulphate-chloride bicarbonate.
5.- Possibilities of tourist use and therapeutic, industrial and cosmetic
applications of the hydrothermal resource and use of the surrounding
environment
5-1.- Therapeutic Applications: without going into detail
belonging to a medical specialty that is very little developed in the country, it is
irrefutable that the Hydrothermomineral Natural Resource of Santa Bárbara
generously offers a variety of waters, even at a world level, exceptionally
valuable for the treatment of a large part of the conditions included in
Chromotherapeutics and Hydrothermal Physiotherapy, including the applications
of peloids (muds of the same origin) that can also be used in cosmetic
dermatology, both for external treatments and for drinking.
There are outstanding mineral waters in the Thermal Park that in other
parts of the world would have already created famous and popular
Balneotherapeutic spas, such as in our country with Río Hondo in Santiago del
Estero, which, having only one Akratoterma, that is to say a reservoir of simply
hot water with low mineralization and little therapeutic activity, has formed an
entire city around it, active and profitable for the Province and its inhabitants. In
comparison, the Santa Bárbara Thermal Park has more than a dozen waters
from athermal to hyperthermal, with very weak to extremely strong mineralization
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entire hydrothermomineral therapeutic field, including those with exceptional
flows such as Laguna del Azufre and El Palmar, having among the others
excellent mineral table waters comparable to the best in the country and the
world.
5-2.- Tourism potential and others: the Thermal Park is included in the
area of winter tourist circuits. Strictly speaking, they are feasible from autumn to
spring due to the mild climate and can be a great source of entertainment, both
for the occasional, non-therapeutic thermal baths in a natural environment, and
for the beauty of the landscape surrounding the fountains and of the fountains
themselves, as in the case of El Palmar. A suitable improvement of the road and
the repair of accesses can easily and economically open to tourism the
abandoned Sulfur Mine with a central cave that could accommodate a small
chapel, the lime kiln and the lime oven and above all the green expanse of the
Laguna Esmeralda and the JB5 Well in a primitive jungle environment. Like
other attraction topics, the possibilities have been mentioned hunting
and the fishing, feasible to organize with
the
collaboration of entities from San Pedro and other places. To which is added the
mountaineering and
horseback riding excursions by the
thickets to places of archaeological or traditional aesthetic interest, such as the
"posts" of farm caretakers in the mountain range or simple contact and
knowledge of a nature still safe from human predation.

REMINISCENCES OF THE PAST

From the Biographical and Historical Album - 1933
It was the year 1876 when Don Rogelio Leach arrived on our shores with
the mission of installing modern sugar mill equipment in Jujuy for the sugar mill
designed by the Ovejero brothers in the Department of Ledesma. It should be
noted that until then the industrialization of sugar cane had been carried out by
rudimentary processes such as wooden mills powered by blood and the
manufacture of products using primitive systems. There were then several of
these factories in our province whose production was not primarily the sugar we
know today, but also chancaca, alfeñique, molasses, brandy, etc. Most of the
sugar consumed in the Province came from Bolivia.
The sugar industry in Tucumán, although it dates back to the time of the
Jesuits back in 1646, only more than 50 years after the expulsion of these
religious leaders and when there were no longer any traces of their initiative, did
the activity begin definitively in 1821, when Bishop Don José Eusebio Colombres
installed his first equipment (which still exists in the city of Tucumán), intended
for commercial production. However, the business did not prosper much and it
was not until the arrival of the rails of the First Railway in 1876 that it began to
expand and gain importance by allowing the introduction of modern machinery
from Europe and producing in 1884 the amount of 75,000 tons of sugar, enough
to meet the needs of national consumption at that time.
Since that date, the industry has continued to incorporate all the progress
known in sugar technology and in relation to factories and crops. So in 1876 the
modern industrial process of the sugar industry began in our Province, with the
San Pedro Sugar Mill and the Ovejeros brothers being the first to install
machinery in their sugar mills. In 1882, Don Rogelio Leach settled in Salta,
leaving Mr. Esteban H. in charge of the technical direction in Ledesma. Leach,
who arrived in Argentina in 1881. Don Rogelio Leach in partnership with Mr.
Ugarriza, Pedro Cornejo, Pío and Juan Uriburu and Wenseslao Lobo,
established the San Isidro Sugar Mill in Campo Santo in 1883, which still exists
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 During the course of the 1st. In 1883, the main partner, Mr. Ugarriza, died
tragically at the sugar mill. In 1876, the year in which the Ovejeros installed
modern equipment in Ledesma, Mr. Miguel Francisco Aráoz installed similar
machinery in San Pedro de Jujuy in a still existing adobe building, harvesting his
crops there until 1883, when he joined forces with Mr. and Mrs. Cornejo, Uriburu
and Leach from San Isidro to install an even more modern and higher capacity
sugar mill, which they carried out four kilometers from San Pedro, today “Ingenio
La Esperanza”.
This new company was initially called Aráoz, Cornejo, Uriburu, Co. and
made its first harvest in 1884. The fiftieth anniversary of the founding of this
sugar mill has just been celebrated, with Mr. Walterio Leach present. It is worth
highlighting the major problems that these driving forces of the industry
encountered at that time. The machinery, which was the most powerful imported
to Jujuy up to that date, was unloaded in Rosario de Santa Fe and sent by rail to
Tucumán and from there transported by cart to La Esperanza, a distance of 80
leagues and an extremely laborious and costly operation.
A few years after it began operations (1886 - 1887), cholera broke out, an
epidemic that had erupted in the South near Buenos Aires, quickly spread to the
North and its advance was observed by the residents of Jujuy with justified fear.
Tucumán, Rosario, Metán, Güemes, Perico, and a few days later the first case
occurred in Barro Negro. The following week the plague wreaked havoc in San
Pedro and La Esperanza. The campaign at that time was devoid of medical
services, but we do not want to miss this opportunity without remembering the
late Dental Surgeon Don Pedro Opulencia, who was tireless in the fight against
evil.
The first harvest and the subsequent ones until 1887 were carried out at a
loss, one of the main factors being the low price of sugar at that time, which,
added to the enormous distance from the consumption centers and the high
costs of transportation to the nearest Central North Railway Station, made it
impossible to compete with Tucumán. It was not until 1880 that the rails reached
Salta and Jujuy, but until 1904, when they reached San Pedro de Jujuy, the
closest point of the railway was Pampa Blanca, located about ten leagues from
La Esperanza.
Years after the La Esperanza Sugar Mill had begun its activities and
Miguel Francisco Aráoz had passed away in the meantime, Don Rogelio Leach,
in partnership with his heirs, acquired the Aráoz, Cornejo, Uriburu y Cía. the
assets of La Esperanza. The year 1889 arrives and Don Rogelio dies in Salta at
the age of early of age of 37 years. Their five
brothers,
Guillermo, Walterio, Esteban, Francisco and Normando already arrived at the
Argentina between 1881 and 1884 continued society with the
Araoz family until 1889, when they acquired all the properties of said company,
the San Pedro estate and the La Esperanza sugar mill, forming the Leach Hnos.
company with their relative Samuel Taylor. and Co. They continued in this form
until 1912, when the current corporation Leach's Argentine Estates Limited was
established in London, with a capital of $1,052,500 divided into Preferred,
Ordinary and Deferred shares.
In 1914 the new Company acquired from Leach Brothers. the properties
they owned in Calilegua and Caimancito known as San Lorenzo and Campo
Colorado, which covered an area of 121.00 hectares. The activities of Mr. Leach
Argentina Estates Limited are primarily the industrialization of sugar cane and
the production of alcohol, and also include the exploitation of forests with their
corresponding sawmills and fruit farming in Calilegua, which is currently at the
forefront of northern Argentina.
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tons, until 1925, when its maximum production was 29,265 tons. Alcohol
distillation, which until 1905 did not exceed 500,000 liters per harvest, has not
fallen below one million liters since 1916. The fixed decauville network (narrow
gauge railway) that was inaugurated in the original Ingenio San Pedro today has
an extension including Calilegua of 80 kilometers, with a rolling stock composed
of 16 locomotives, 1,310 trolleys and 346 wagons.
The death of Don Guillermo Leach in England in November 1931, at the
age of 81, was a hard blow not only for his family, but also for the legion of
friends throughout Argentina.
An archaeological site in the city
From the magazine “Shooting and Gymnastics Society” - 4th Folk Festival
- 1971
San Pedro has become the focus of expectations of many higher
education institutions due to the discovery of archaeological pieces at the
beginning of 1971, when one of the machines used to build the new ring road
around the city that runs along the west side left among the removed material
numerous fragments of vases, urns, arrowheads, etc. that belonged to
Amazonian currents dating back approximately 1,600 years. But let's go back a
little in history, back in the year nineteen thirty-six, when the amateur Malek
Cafrune, driven by his concerns and some data provided by residents of Alto la
Loma, explored the area finding numerous archaeological construction objects
that showed a perfect sense of symmetry.
This background was the starting point for short investigations that had to
be interrupted due to lack of resources, technical elements and support from the
competent bodies. Thus the discovery of 1936 did not achieve any significance.
Unlike that time in 1971 when the bulldozer sank its blades into the fertile soil of
Alto La Loma, once again a stroke of luck provided the opportunity to show the
world the remains of a civilization of which only scant information is known.
With good judgment, the authorities of the Trefault Company, which built
the reference road, reported the discovery to the Municipal Mayor, Dr. Juan C.
Mathews, who was also motivated by his knowledge and passion for
archaeology, was present at the aforementioned site, personally confirming the
importance of the site that had just been discovered by chance. The Mayor
requested the collaboration of Mr. Cafrune who, together with the Director of
Public Works, Mr. Artero, Don Próspero Zalazar, municipal workers and the
correspondent of the newspaper “Norte”, went back to the place in the company
of Dr. Mathews.
With the rudimentary means available at that time, fragments of several
pieces scattered over an area of 100 meters and 15 meters wide were extracted
one by one, and classified for later reconstruction and study. Two vessels were
already assembled; one in its entirety and the other in its third part. San Pedro
thus adds to its well-known beauties this important factor of tourist attraction, the
care of which is in the hands of the authorities. When the authorities of San
Salvador were informed, they requested that the objects be handed over so that
they could be preserved in museums in the capital, since the city did not have
one.
The Mayor's response was to create a San Pedro de Jujuy Museum,
which, given the lack of a building, would operate temporarily in the Municipal
Palace; he also arranged for the creation of a Commission that would be
responsible for what was necessary to look after the Museum. Unfortunately,
nothing came of it and most of the pieces deposited in the Municipality slowly
disappeared.
The Post Office and Telegraph
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service, I have noted the following: this service was already known to Persians
and Romans. In the Middle Ages, the “Troteros” Guild was created, a group of
people who exploited the business commercially. In Spain, under the protection
of the Virgin of the Guide, the Post Offices formed this group. The Catholic
Monarchs regulated the work of these messengers. When America was
discovered, the office of Correo Mayor de Indias was created, which was run as
the sole owner by Royal Concession, by Mr. Lorenzo Galíndez de Carvajal.
In 1715 the Chasquis Service was established. In the year 1707 in the
Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata, there were mail services between Buenos
Aires and Potosí (Bolivia). In June 1748 the first post regulations were issued.
Already in the San Francisco and Zenta Valleys of Salta, post offices were
established between Salta, Oran and San Salvador de Jujuy. At first,
correspondence was transported on horseback and then in carts that also
carried passengers and cargo.
The May Revolution
On September 16, 1810, Mr. Melchor de Albín was appointed the first
Post Office administrator. This service was of great use to the military function
throughout all our steps towards emancipation. Rivadavia created the General
Postal Administration, dependent on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In 1855, Mr.
Gervasio Antonio de Posadas, creator of the Argentine Postal Stamp (the
stamp), was appointed Administrator of the Buenos Aires Post Office. Later, Mr.
Posadas himself was Administrator of the National Post Office during the
Presidency of General Mitre.
In our city
Thus we arrived at San Pedro de Jujuy, the head of the San Francisco
Valley. In 1874, a post office was established under the direction of Don Ignacio
Sosa, who remained there until 1876, when he resigned to dedicate himself to
another activity. Apparently, residents of San Pedro attended this Post Office for
five years without being appointed. It was not until 1885 that the Nation
appointed Rafael Galbador as Head of Post Office and Benito Parpal as
Telegraph Operator, who presumably dedicated their time to managing, with the
support of the people, the definitive installation of the service.
Thus, nine years later, on October 1, 1894, Law 3124 was passed,
authorizing the Executive Branch of the Nation to build a telegraph line between
Perico and Orán, passing through San Pedro, Reducción and Ledesma. On May
19, 1903, the San Pedro Telegraph Service was enabled with the support of the
Leach brothers and the applause of the people. (Ant. Post Office 1894 Vol. 8
Pages. 102 and Bulletin 17 Page. 360 (October 1903). By the way, let us
remember that the Postal and Telegraph service was vital to the highly efficient
work of the generation of 80. Distinguished citizens who were administrators of
Post Offices and Telegraphs such as Estanislao Cevallos, Ramón J. Carcaño
and others believed that communications were essential tools for the process of
consolidating national formation.
List of Post Office Managers of San Pedro
Francisco Ibarra, Francisco Cabrera, Absalon S. Balduin, Julio Garzón,
Rodolfo Rotondo, Félix Narciso Reales, Ramón Andrés Jerez, Vicente Ortiz,
Víctor Hugo Va, Bernardo Ramírez Gómez, Dionisio Arturo Valdez, Eduardo
Muñoz Tejada.
Year 1943 - Background of building procedures
own
Circular from the Post Office Chief to residents and the Pro Commission
for the Post and Telegraph Building of San Pedro: “Since the purpose of the
General Director of Post and Telegraph of the Nation is to install the
dependencies of this department in its own building in order to facilitate the
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action, I invite you on behalf of my Superiority to attend tomorrow, the 8th at 9:00
p.m. 22 to the premises of the Syrian Lebanese Society to discuss the matter.” "I
have no doubt that you will be there and will be willing to do so, as the success
of the stated objectives will depend on it, which will benefit this population and
the Department in general." Absalom S. Balduin - Head of Post Office - San
Pedro de Jujuy
The following people were invited: Fernando Berghmans, Roberto
Espinosa, Ricardo García Rubio, Guido Merlani, Orla Ulfeldt, Alfredo Baiud, Cyril
May, Francisco Pérez Muñoz, Paulino Antoraz, Luis De Santis, Juan M.
Silvestre, Fado Zamar, Benjamin Ovejero, Justiniano Chocobar, Juan Blesa,
Amado Soloaga, Juan Banfi, Manuel Comta, Carlos Indiano, Antonio O.
Bernachi, Antonio Martinez, Angel Barbesini, Segundo Gimenez.
The first meeting was held in the office of the Chief of the Post Office, Mr.
Absalon S. Balduin and the second on October 20, 1943 at the premises of the
Syrian Lebanese Brotherhood of Mutual Aid, today the Syrian Lebanese Society
of this city. At this second meeting, after extensive deliberation, the Commission
was appointed, composed of the following people: President Fernando
Berghmans, Vice President Guillermo Keer, Secretary Fado Zamar, Treasurer
Paulino Antoraz, Members Salvador C. Martínez, Cyril May, José M. Jure, Pedro
Moro, Presb. Ramiro Flores, Angel Barbesini, Benjamin Ovejero.
In 1948, after five years of efforts led by the then Post Office Chief, Mr.
Absalón S. Balduin and in compliance with the 2nd Five-Year Plan, on April 22
the Postal Administration announced that the construction of the building was
planned with resources from Law 13011 and by Decree 1302 of November
1950.
Response from the General Post Office to the efforts made: “Manuel
Sarmiento-Here are my compliments to the Head of the Post Office of San
Pedro de Jujuy and is pleased to transcribe for your information the response
that the General Post Office and Telecommunications Administration sent to you
today, regarding the efforts that it will take in this regard in a timely manner,
which mentions the following: … in response to your efforts in showing interest in
the construction of the Post Office building in San Pedro (Jujuy), we hereby
inform you that this was contemplated in the 2nd. stage of the Fortnightly Plan
with resources provided by Law 13011, with the studies corresponding to
obtaining the land necessary for its location being subject to this, for which
purpose a public tender was called for its purchase… - Takes this opportunity to
reiterate its sentiments of attentive consideration.” - Buenos Aires, April 23, 1948
– To the Head of the San Pedro de Jujuy Post Office.
The Province donated to the National State the land that the Nation
accepted by Decree 18776. The land located in Sarmiento and Rogelio Leach
was identified as Lot 4, Block 12, Registry D-181 with an area of 1,092.50,
domain Book II, Folio 305, Art. 390, where the brand new building is located. On
January 31, 1981, after 107 years of service in the city of San Pedro and 33
years after the start of management of the building itself, the work was
completed.
The current post and telegraph building
On January 31, 1981, the current Post Office Building was inaugurated,
on Sarmiento and Rogelio Leach streets, equipped with air conditioning. The
event was attended by the Governor of Jujuy, General Fernando Vicente
Urdapilleta, Minister Sarmiento, Municipal Mayor Marcelo Amílcar Navarro, Col.
Ricardo Aldao, the Secretary of the Government Dr. Roberto Manuel Cayo, the
Chief of Police Col. Jorge Bedoya Guido, the Head of the 5th Mountain Artillery
Group. Col. Jorge Suarez Tiscornia, the Deputy Administrator of Encotel
Comodoro Mario Miguel Brigante, the Head of the 17th District of Jujuy Jorge
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Local Post Office Pedro Eduardo Muñoz Tejada and other personalities from the
media. The former Head of Office in 1927, Don Francisco Ibarra, was also
specially invited.
Blessing of the Building
The blessing of the building was carried out by our parish priest,
Episcopal Vicar of the Valley of San Francisco de Jujuy and Chaplain of His
Holiness John Paul II, Monsignor Sixto Villoldo.
Municipal Government's actions
It should be noted that the management of the Municipality was what
made possible the completion of this Public Work that had begun much earlier
and was completely abandoned. As words “sing” the facts, I will transcribe some
expressions of Mayor Marcelo Amílcar Navarro, expressed at the inauguration of
the building: “The San Pedro community incorporates the new headquarters of
the Postal Service into its active life.” He said that this was “a new victory, that
the irresponsible absence of sectors initially involved in this work had been
overcome.”
He recalled that “the Municipality had committed to completing the work
within the deadlines imposed”; that “it acted free of any political or ideological
speculation because that time had passed and its sad consequences were in
plain sight, and the errors of lies and corruption had to be repaired.” I finally add:
“This work is the testimony of an era and is the clear and convincing
demonstration of the challenge won.”
Commodore Mario Miguel Brigante, representing the Company's
Administration, said: "Today is a day of rejoicing, as the National Post and
Telegraph Company actively incorporates into this thriving and progressive city
of San Pedro de Jujuy the brand new building that will soon be available for the
attention of users." He added: “The building brings together the most modern
architectural and functional profiles in its environments and constitutes a new
exponent of the far-reaching plan that our Company has undertaken with
singular emphasis, to equip its offices with buildings that respond to the
demands of the most important services they provide, so that they have the
comforts that the public has the right to demand and that in this Province is now
materialized with San Pedro.”
Commodore Brigante also announced that the “Systram” project is being
set up, a computer-based system associated with the automatic interconnection
telegraph service. He also referred to the existence of a plan for the
development and modernization of postal services, known as the “Plan Post,”
which is used to classify correspondence. Closing his speech, he thanked the
Government for donating the land and the Municipality of San Pedro for its
efforts in collaborating with the Company to complete the work. The traditional
ribbon cutting was carried out by Governor General. Urdapilleta, Commodore
Brigante and Intendant Navarro.
“National Institute of Agricultural Technology-INTA San Pedro Agency”
One of the great achievements for this region was the creation of INTA by
Decree Law 21680. It began operating in this city of San Pedro in 1958, to
promote the development of the area that includes the entire plain formed from
the Serranías del Zapla to those of Santa Bárbara, including San Juan de Dios,
Palma Sola and El Fuerte. Many achievements have been made since it began
operating in the agricultural sector. Producers make a large number of inquiries
every day. Its technical dissemination, which is fundamental, is carried out
widely.
For this reason, Dr. Prebich, as President of ECLAC, when referring to the
creation of INTA, said that it is the best investment made by the Argentine
Republic. The first Head of INTA in San Pedro was the Agronomist Mr. Manuel
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of the first to be created in the country. It began operating at 525 Gobernador
Tello Street, then at 300 on the same street and currently, on Sarmiento Street,
in its own building built on land donated by the Municipality.
SAN PEDRO IN EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL AREA
During colonial times, young people and native children received, in
addition to being taught to work, the education of the first settlers who occupied
these lands. It is worth highlighting the teaching work of Mrs. Ana María Iriarte
de Acuña in the mid-18th century. Then, the majority of Spanish women mainly
imitated Doña Ana María until 1868, the year in which the Province created the
first Public School for women on the Miguel Aráoz Estate, appointing Ángel J. as
teacher on March 1. Roman and on March 12, 1870 to Saturnino Vizcarra.
In 1873 the Boys' School was created. On January 11, 1881, Margarita B.
of López and on April 13, 1887 to Edelmira Olañeta. In 1895, following the
resignation of the directors of both schools, they were merged and the Mixed
School No. 2 was created, today known as “Domingo Teófilo Pérez”, with its first
director being Mr. Salvador Canuto Martínez, a graduate of the Jujuy Normal
School. The current Director is Mrs. Maria Rosa Avellaneda de Aquino.
School No. 2 “Domingo T. Perez”
From the magazine “Imagen”, the most important publication that San
Pedro had. November 1973 - Direction and Editorial Jorge Dorra and Victorio
Díaz
With more than a century of service to education, Provincial School No. 2
“Domingo T. Pérez” is a true symbol of the culture of San Pedro and his rich and
exemplary career has managed to deeply touch the feelings of many
generations who passed through his classrooms. Provincial School No. 2
“Domingo T. Pérez”, has just turned 105 years old and its image lost in the time
of life represents the very history of San Pedro. Because the school and its
people fought together, cradling the dream of progress and lived together
through the happy events of a century.
Is the first School of the Department. Its creation is
register in the year 1868 and in its beginnings It was for girls
exclusively. It operated in a now-disappeared two-room house with a corridor, on
Miguel Aráoz Street (between Mitre and Vélez Sarsfield) in the place where the
properties of the estates of Guillermo Canetti and Gregorio Sánchez now exist,
for which rent was paid $10 m/n. The first Director was Mrs. Edelmira Olañeta de
Colonna, without a diploma, 30 years old, who died in 1870 and was replaced by
Mrs. Margarita B. from López also without a diploma.
There were 45 girls in attendance and the school had twelve benches with
one seat, three with two seats and other desks, a tally board and a blackboard.
Five years later, in 1873, the School for boys was created. It operated in a very
uncomfortable little house that was donated by the Municipality to the Education
Council in 1871. It consisted of a single room and a corridor. It lacked ventilation
and had no interiors. The children went out during recess to do gymnastics
exercises in the street. It was made of adobe and had a roof of reeds with
shingles and tiles.
Its first Director was Don Elías Birúez, without a diploma, married, 40
years old, born in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia). His assistant was the young
Jesús Mora, aged 16, who was planning to dedicate himself to teaching and had
applied for a scholarship for this purpose. There were 46 boys enrolled: 13 in
first grade, 14 in second grade, and 19 in third grade. The School had twenty-
four one-seat benches, seven two-seat benches (some in poor condition), a
table, a counting board, book shelves and a blackboard.
The schedule was continuous for five hours. Two years later, thanks to
the efforts of the National Inspector, Mr. Aníbal Helguera Sánchez, and thanks to
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comfortable premises. It was a two-room house owned by Mrs. Celestina de
Torán and later by Don Guillermo Canetti on Alberdi Street, where the building
that houses the offices of Gas del Estado stands today (in front of Banco
Nación). The breaks took place on the street, which at that time was called the
“Road of the marches”, because the troops passed through it with animals and
merchandise towards the Pampa Blanca station to be loaded onto the Railway.
In 1898, the Education Council decided to merge the two schools for boys
and girls, which had been independent until then, to continue as a single mixed
school. The decision was forced by the lack of teachers in the area to meet the
needs of both schools and this singular event was precipitated. In
September of 1897 already on the end of the period
school, resigned from the position of Director and teacher of the boys' school
Mr. Belisarius Ruiz and by lack of a person in
conditions to replace it, the School had to be closed.
Also in that year, that is, in 1897, but once the school period was over, the
headmistress of the School resigned. of girls, Mrs. Teresa Carrillo of
Ortiz. For direct the
School Mixed, the Council of Education appointed the teacher
Normal Don Salvador Canuto Martínez, who until the end of 1897 worked as a
teacher at a night school in San Salvador de Jujuy. Don Salvador Martínez
received the furniture and supplies from both schools. Until 1899, the mixed
school operated in the premises of the old boys' school, that is, on Alberdi
Street, owned by Mrs. Celestina de Torán, and then, in that year, it moved to a
building opposite, owned by Mrs. Carmen Cortéz de Calderón, also on Alberdi
Street No. 43 (where a two-story building currently stands).
The new premises of the School consisted of three rooms and a gallery,
and its transfer was made effective by order of Mr. Guillermo E. Leach, at that
time Director of the local School Board and President of the Municipal
Commission of San Pedro de Jujuy, who was responsible for the rent. For
several months during the school year, Mr. Salvador Martínez was the Director
and only teacher. As a result of intense efforts, in September 1898, he achieved
the appointment of Miss Mercedes Alvarado, who years later became his wife. In
1902, Provincial School No. 2 moved again.
This time to a private home of Don Juan Bada, on Aristóbulo del Valle
street corner Mitre (current property of Manuel Chica Rico). The rapid population
growth of San Pedro made it virtually unavoidable to construct a building that
could comfortably accommodate the large number of students. As a result of
repeated efforts by Don Salvador Martínez to the Education Council and the
Provincial Government, Provincial School No. 2 finally has its own building. The
current school building was built on Sarmiento Street on land donated by the
Aráoz brothers.
The work was awarded to Mr. Perondi and Mr. Pechioni. The original
building consisted of six classrooms that looked out onto Sarmiento Street, the
adjoining gallery and the rooms that followed both premises of the hall, kitchen
and bathroom. The increase in the school population was on the rise and this
made it necessary to carry out an extension, a work that was carried out by Mr.
Gronda and Mr. Lap and two classrooms, the gallery and an assembly hall were
built. The first part of the building was inaugurated on July 10, 1906, with a
highly significant event attended by the then Minister of Government of the
Province, Don Daniel Ovejero, civil and military authorities, the Inspector of
National Schools José S. Salinas, the Inspector General of Schools of the
Province, Don Manuel Castañeda, and a large number of residents.
To inaugurate the premises and on behalf of the Council, National
Inspector José spoke. S. Salinas and Don José Antonio Aráoz and Don
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Martínez, until then Director of the School, took retirement benefits and was
replaced by the Normal Teacher Don Fausto Torrez. Several years had passed
since the new building was opened and the extraordinary number of students
already far exceeded its capacity. In 1926, 315 students were registered in
attendance, a situation that led to the improvising of a degree in a gallery.
In 1931, there were 407 students and the facilities were already
insufficient. Finally, in 1934, extensions were made and three classrooms were
built. In 1939, when Mrs. Juana Machuca de Toril was the Director, in a special
event attended by authorities, parents of students and neighbors, the school was
named "Domingo Teófilo Pérez" as a tribute to this illustrious Jujuy native, who,
as a Senator of the Nation, managed the construction of the new building. In
1940 the last classrooms were built and the Headmaster's Department was
converted into two more classrooms, making a total of fourteen.
Since 1945, successive grades were created, eventually operating with
twenty-eight sections. Between 1959 and 1963, Provincial School No. 2
“Domingo T. Pérez” registered the highest number of students in its history with
a total of forty sections distributed in three shifts. Precisely in 1963, when the
“Juan XXIII” School was created, part of the staff and students were transferred
to that Establishment, leaving it again with a total of twenty-five sections made
up of 900 students.
During the direction of Mrs. Manuela Machicado de Mateos (1947-54), the
School Library was formed, which bears her name as a tribute to her memory
and as an expression of recognition of her positive and generous dedication to
the School she loved so much. In 1965 the “Association of Former Students”
was established, under the presidency of Mr. Pedro Abraham. This Entity,
whose current head is Mrs. Inés Corrado de Alfaro, carries out a meritorious
action, supporting the School with its concerns. The Cooperative Association,
created in 1933 under the presidency of Mr. Ricardo García Rubio, carries out
commendable work and, thanks to its praiseworthy activity, the students and the
School itself receive permanent protection.
Provincial School No. 2 “Domingo T. Pérez” maintains a privileged
position in the Province, thanks to its unwavering vocation for improvement.
Beyond the common obligation to teach reading and writing, there is a
permanent concern to awaken new motivations in children. It has a School
Theatre named “Pájaro Azul” which discovers in each one the natural talents of
actors; the Club of Children Painters, School Police (Road Safety Education),
Sports Club, School Wardrobe (the girls make clothes donated which are then
distributed among the neediest students), Domestic Economy, Red Cross (first
aid notions).
How many generations and how many teachers have passed through its
105 years of life. Everyone is a bit of a protagonist in their own story. Let this
brief review be our tribute to bear witness to the effort that each one of us
contributed to make it great and prestigious. I add some Directors to the list
published by “Imagen” in this article: Ángel J. Roman, Ester Romero, Saturnino
Vizcarra, Margarita B. of Lopez, Edelmira Olañeta de Colonna, Salvador Canuto
Martinez, Fausto Torres, Julio Quintana, Amanda Gimenez, Juana Machuca de
Toril, Carmen Teissier de Standeumaier, Manuela Machicado de Mateos, Maria
Luisa Aramayo Farfan, Maria G, of Palavecino, Nora Rojas de Frean, Maria
Rosa Avellaneda de Aquino.
March 20, 1977, farewell to the old building inaugurated in July 1906
Ceremony to pay tribute to the first School in the City of San Pedro,
bidding farewell to the building constructed in 1906. Also, on this occasion, the
memory of his main political manager, Don Domingo Teófilo Pérez, was
remembered. In 1977, he celebrated one hundred years since he assumed the
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José María Prado.
“The Military Intervention and the Former Students Center of Provincial
School No. 2 “Domingo T. Pérez”, invite the general population to the farewell
events at the old building of said School Establishment and to pay homage to
the figure of the person who bears its name, to be held on Sunday, March 20,
1977 at 10:30 a.m. in Plaza General Belgrano of this city, in front of the School,
according to the following program:
-Concentration of Authorities, former Directors, former Teachers, former
Students, Educational and Public Establishments in
general.-Raising of the National Flag.-Argentine National Anthem, played by the
Police Youth Band and sung by those present.-Floral Offering by former
students in front of the main door of the old building of Provincial School No. 2
“Domingo T. Pérez”.-Presentation of a Commemorative Plaque to the School
Management by the Alumni Centre.-Presentation of a Commemorative
Parchment by the Institution to Mrs. Josefa Consiglio de Barbesini, in her
capacity as former Student, former Teacher and former Director of the
Establishment and as a symbolic representation of all the Teaching Staff and
Students who have attended the School.-Remarks regarding the event by Mr.
Military Intervener Capt. José Ramón Diez del Valle, at the request of the Alumni
Center, due to his status as a representative of the Armed Forces.- Words by the
President of the Alumni Center, Mrs. Inés Corrado de Alfaro, on the personality
of Domingo T. Perez. -Speech by former student Mr. Francisco R. Leiva, with
“Forging of Souls”.-Words by Dr. Camal Zamar, representing the former
Professional Students.-Adhesion of the Municipal Directorate of Culture in its
Director Prof. Ernestina Acosta, former student.-Closing of the event, by the
Jujuy Poet Mr. Carlos E. Figueroa, a former student of the establishment, with
“Requiem for a Memory”, of which he is the author and which we transcribe
below.”
First Singing Teacher
Jujuy July 19, 1918-Mr. Francisco Martorell-San Pedro- I am pleased to
inform you that the G. In yesterday's session, the Education Committee
appointed you as a Singing Teacher at the School in that town, with a salary of
$70 per month to be paid from the date on which the School Management
notifies you that you have taken charge of the position. Kind regards. Benjamin
Villafañe President. Board of Education - Manuel Castañeda Secretary.
Biographical information of Domingo Teofilo Perez
He was born in Jujuy on January 7, 1853, son of José Gabino Pérez and
Eloísa Montenegro Varela. He was educated at the Montserrat School in
Córdoba. He married Fidela Villalaín, daughter of the Villalaín Tezanos Pinto
couple. He settled in Jujuy in 1876. His first public office was on February 15,
1877 as Minister of Government of Governor Tello, National Deputy in 1884;
National Senator in 1886 until 1910 when he died days before the first
Centenary of May (05-18-1910).
He was also National Intervener in Tucumán in 1893 twice, and a member
of the Provincial Convention in 1893 held to reform the Constitution. Director of
the newspaper “El Pueblo” whose collection is in the Popular Library of Jujuy;
author of the Common Education Law in 1885, president of the Superior Court of
Justice, Member of the Railway Directorate and President of the Land and
Colonies Commission. He was a faithful collaborator of the Presidency of Julio
Argentino Roca and Figueroa Alcorta.
His actions
During the May Revolution of 1879 (provincial civil war), he withdrew from
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 and entering through the Quebrada de Humahuaca, he defeated the
rebels in Chorrillo on June 1. In 1910 he served as Vice President of the Nation.
His Works
Railways to Bolivia via the Quebrada de Humahuaca, against the wishes
of the people of Salta who wanted to do so via the Quebrada del Toro. City
bridge that connects Los Perales, which bears its name. Modernization of the
Jujuy Railway Station. Construction of Sanitary Works. Construction of school
buildings, colleges and libraries in Jujuy. Construction of a school in this city of
San Pedro that was now replaced by a more modern building. Subsidies to build
roads, hospitals, churches, libraries, etc. He was one of the men who worked
hardest for change, from the middle of the last century until ten years of the
present. Not only for his homeland, Jujuy, but for the entire country.
Requiem for a memory
To School No. 2 “Domingo T. Perez”, by Carlos E. Figueroa, SS from Jujuy
March 14, 1977
Like the grieving son who returns To I come to find you too late, with the
the death that gave him life, I come delay of a blind swallow when the
now to seek in your silence Of a shadows gather their legions over the
ruined, destroyed hive, The faintest shadow of your defeated voice, and
traces of my steps And the distant you die, you die without knowing it,
sound of laughter. school, heart, mother Argentina.

I come to look for the vertebral days, I come to find you now without the
The first substantive truths: The whiteness Of the clean lab coat and
readings, the games, the duties, The the smile, With hands stained by the
friends that still hurt, The blinded slime, thick and sticky of life, But I
spring of my dreams, My childhood, come to find you on the dust With my
my candor and my joy. pain and my verse in the raw flesh

I come to look for the forgotten faces, Oh old uninhabited dovecote: Honor
the names that the distance erases, and glory and peace to your ashes
the initial letters of astonishment; Although we all know that again, On
Your luminous sowings, my harvests the broken stem of your ruins You rise
And the vain, naive green verses undefeated as the dawn, Tenacious as
Written with “horror” of spelling. the promised homeland.

I come to seek with trembling hands, And I'm leaving, I'm leaving like I did a
The ash-clad hair Of my old maternal long time ago, And I leave you this pale
teachers Lost in the jungle of days, But elegy
whose words fertilized The cereal And I take with me the memory forever
miracle of my ears of corn. Of the child I left behind, I don't know
what day, Prisoner in the net of your
hopscotch Lost in your country of sun
and chalk
I come to seek the voice of your bell, The classrooms with the murmur of litany,
The petty roar of recess, The sun of your faded flag And the echo of my voice
among the voices Like a trembling stem of drizzle.
Appointment of first Masters
April 1868 - Ángel Román is appointed Master with seniority since March
1, 1868. - Signed. Alvarado-Governor- M. Iturbe- Minister

On March 12, 1870, the Provincial Government agreed with the proposal
submitted by the Municipality of San Pedro for the provision of the Boys' School
in that town. Decree:
Art. 1st. Don Saturnino Vizcarra is appointed as Preceptor of the San
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 Art. 2nd: The Municipality will install the appointed Preceptor and will
inform the Government of the day he has taken possession of his position.
Art. 3rd: Communicate, publish and give to the R. Official. - Alvarado
Restituto Zenarruza.
“Don Bosco” Nursery School
On May 18, 1968, a group of distinguished neighbors founded the “Don
Bosco Children's Daycare Center,” which began operating with 40
underprivileged children. Its main objective is to protect children of working
mothers, giving them school support, educating them in it
breakfast, lunch, snack and
during breaks with games appropriate. First It worked in
Aristóbulo del Valle 425, house owned by Ricardo García, paying rent and now
operating on a municipal property located at Gobernador Tello 327.
The Governor of Jujuy, Dr. Darío F., was present on the opening day.
Arias, the Municipal Mayor Mr. José Manuel Crespe and provincial authorities,
delegations of Priests from the "Don Bosco" School of Salta were also present,
who donated the painting with the image of Saint John Bosco that presides over
the Nursery. Today, the Board of Directors is comprised of: Dr. Clara
Aurora de Langhe de Falcone as
President, Stela Marys González de Bordallo as Secretary, Ethel Ballesty de
Stemberg as Treasurer and Members: Adela Baiud de Balduin, Camelia
Rotondo, Lidia Yapura de Leiva, Perla de Stemberg (passed away), Susana
Rodríguez de Capobianco (retired), Amelia Erazú de Miranda (passed away)
and Nora Bellinzona de Balduin joined. The management is headed by Adela
Baiud de Balduin and currently serves 130 children.
Juana Manso Night School No. 9
The Night School for Adults was created by Law 257 and according to
non-definitive data it only began to operate in 1922. Its first director was Mrs.
Rosaura Landrú de Conta, a normal school teacher from Salta who married Mr.
Emanuel Conta on October 26, 1918. Mrs. Rosaura Landrú de Conta began
working as a grade school teacher at the current School No. 156 “Dr. Guillermo
Paterson” in La Esperanza on July 24, 1906 until March 7, 1907, and the next
day she began working as a teacher at School No. 2 “Domingo T. Pérez”, where
he served from May 4, 1922.
On May 5, she took over the management of the Night School known
today as “Juana Manso” (named after the only teacher who worked alongside
Sarmiento) until February 29, 1932, the year in which she received retirement
benefits. He died in 1936. For many years the school remained closed until June
1944, when it began to operate again with Mrs. Josefa Consiglio de Barbesini as
Director and the Grade Teacher Laura Courtades de Narriondo. The following
were successively appointed Directors: Lía Soloaga de Soria, Hilda Pérez de
Canetti, Elena Verónica Martorell and Angélica Aramayo de Bolla.
José de San Martin Normal School
The creation of the Normal School is due to the massive support of the
residents, the first students from first to fifth year, the Teaching Staff, the
Municipal Intervener Engineer Carlos Melano and the massive support of the
Honorable Mr. President of the Nation General Pedro Eugenio Aramburu, who
arranged for an old creation file to be rescued from the archive and ordered it to
be processed until the creation of the Mixed Normal School of San Pedro de
Jujuy, today the “José de San Martín” Normal School.
His history
On May 6, 1956, at a meeting held in the Assembly Hall of Provincial
School No. 2 “Domingo T. Pérez”, without it being official, the town decides
“under its responsibility” to create the San Pedro de Jujuy Mixed Normal School.
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Juana Tapia and endorsed by 161 people
characterized by the environment. The next day on May 7, 1956, in meeting
with assistance of the living forces, cultural,
sports and authorities, of the Municipal Comptroller, Eng. Carlos Melano and his
collaborators, in the Session Room of the Deliberative Council, the
Administrative Commission of the Mixed Normal School was established with the
powers to govern the destiny of the Establishment, appoint the Teaching Staff,
the Director and the necessary Personnel.
It was made up of: President Pablo Balduin, Secretary Maria Esther
Torres de Falcón, Treasurer Maria Nieves Toril de Brunet, Members Eng. Carlos
Melano, Dr. Miguel Samman, Luis Fortunato, Victor Gomez del Rio, Jose M.
Jure, Accountant Mr. Salvador Rioja. It is recorded in Minutes number two,
endorsed with 80 signatures. On May 8 of the same year, the Director Prof.
Ángel Pablo Viviani, the Secretary Mr. Salvador Gómez, Preceptors and
Teaching Staff were appointed, without the possibility of receiving a salary
because the Establishment was not recognized.
Without official recognition, the school began the school year on May 14,
1956, occupying classrooms provided by ENET No. 1 and the National School of
Commerce. The Provincial Government then ceded the building located at
Gobernador Tello 375, which was built for the Police but was occupied by the
Provincial Architecture and Forestry Offices. The Eng. Carlos Melano, with the
collaboration of Mr. José Lakatos, directed refraction works on the building,
converting cells into classrooms. Mr. José del Milagro Pedicone was
commissioned to distribute contribution bonds of $100,000, which the
Commission ordered to be printed and donated by “Imprenta El Trópico”.
Following the resignation of the first Director, Professor Pablo Ángel
Viviani, due to his absence from the city, Engineer Carlos Melano took over the
management. On June 9, Dr. Hidolfo Soro was appointed Director. Since March
2, 1958, Professor Nora Teresa Baca Cau de Baigorrí has been the Director.
The students held a collection to purchase a Ceremonial Flag that was blessed
at the Patriotic Act on July 9 of the same year, with a Field Mass officiated in
Plaza Belgrano by the Parish Priest Monsignor Sixto Villoldo.
The Provincial Schools “Domingo T. Pérez”, “Admiral Brow”, “Professional
Felisa Rasguido Sánchez de Bustamante”, the “National Commercial José
Ingenieros”, the “Industrial of the Nation Colonel Álvarez Prado” and the National
“Santiago del Estero” of Providencia. The patriotic speech was given by the
President of the Commission, Pablo Balduin. On August 25, 1956, despite still
not having official recognition, the new premises were inaugurated at
Gobernador Tello 375 with the following program: Blue and White Ribbon
Cutting by the Honorable Interim Federal Intervenor of the province, Mr. Raúl A.
Castle, accompanied by S. AND. the Minister of Finance in charge of
Government, Mr. Horacio Coelho, the Secretary of Education, Professor Oscar
Marín, and other Provincial and Ecclesiastical authorities.
Delivery of the keys of the Building to the Director of the School, Dr.
Hidolfo Soro, by the President of the Administrative Commission. Flag raising by
the best student, Miss Mafalda Martínez. Argentine National Anthem. Blessing of
the Building by Monsignor Sixto Villoldo. Words by the Municipal Auditor Eng.
Carlos Melano. Words by the Director of the Establishment, Dr. Hidolfo Soro.
Words from the Under Secretary of Education Professor Oscar Marín who at the
end of his speech read the telegram addressed to the Intervention of the
Establishment.
Toast of Honour at the Syrian Lebanese Society, which was offered on
behalf of the Commission by Dr. Abraham Baiud. On November 4, by order of
the Commission, the School Cooperative was created. In honor of an educator
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decided that she would bear the name "Susana Delgadillo." It is worth noting
that both the teaching staff and the management, administrative and janitorial
staff, sent their offer on November 6, 1956 to continue working free of charge
until the School was officially established.
The Independent Sugarcane Growers Centre of Jujuy and Salta and the
La Esperanza Sugar Mill also contributed with support and resources. In that
year and without official recognition, the first Masters received in San Pedro de
Jujuy graduated: Nela Olga Bellido, Nidia Bordallo, Elva Evelia Blesa, Maria
Nydia Courtade, Angela Zelideh Lopez, Mafalda Leonor Martinez, Emilia
Margarita Montenovi, Beatriz Teresa Ortega, Tiburcia Lelia Medina, Maria
Libertad Perez, Edith Cristina Rojas, Syrley Fany Saka, Betty Bessi Singh, Jose
Nicolas Aguirre.
Since the building occupied by the School was unsuitable because the
Application Department was also to operate there, it was decided to raise the
problem with the Provincial Comptroller, Mr. Aníbal C. Viton, commissioning the
Messrs. Pablo Balduin, Juan Jose Falcon and Jorge Baiud. Mr. Viton visited the
town and was welcomed at the school by a large audience and later entertained
by the students' parents and the public with a banquet.
In the afternoon a meeting was held at the Municipal Intervention office,
attended by: Provincial Intervenor Mr. Aníbal C. Viton, representatives of the firm
Leach´s Argentina Estates Ltda., Cyril Hall and Raúl Blas Cheli, Municipal
authorities, members of the Administrative Commission and Management Staff,
resolved to acquire from the Ingenio La Esperanza the house called “Sala de las
Limas” for the school, where the Centro Polivalente de Arte de la Nación
operates today.
After classes started, Pablo Balduin and Eng. Carlos Melano and his
wives left in an old 1947 Chevrolet owned by Pablo Balduin for Buenos Aires to
interview the President of the Nation and request the officialization of the school.
The school was officially recognized on October 2, 1957 by Presidential Decree,
even though the authorities of the Ministry of Education did not want to set the
precedent of approving a de facto situation. They recognized the studies
completed by the students, but not the payment for the services to those who
had worked.
There is a rich anecdote to investigate about the details of the process of
the creation and officialization of this School: the trip to Buenos Aires; the
interview with the President General. Aramburu; File 10907/56, and contributions
from the community.
A tribute to the 25th anniversary of the popular creation of the School. Words
from its Director Prof. Nora Baca Cau de Baigorrí
“On October 2, 1957, a year and a half after the people, by force and their
own decision, put it into operation, by Decree Law by His Excellency
Mr. President
Provisional of the Nation, Gen. Pedro Eugenio Aramburu officially created the
San Pedro de Jujuy Mixed Normal School, dependent on the Address
of Teaching Secondary school of
Ministry of Education and Justice of the Nation”.
“Love, faith, hope and above all the strength generated by a united
community bore fruit and President Aramburu signed the officialization despite
the fact that the authorities of the Ministry recommended him not to set the
precedent of accepting a situation of force and quasi-popular rebellion. The
Nation assumed responsibility for the Establishment, recognizing the studies of
the students who had begun on May 14, 1956, but not the payment for the
services provided by those students.
“For this reason, the Normal School has gathered to pay tribute to all
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administrative and service staff, the Administrative Committee, the first
Cooperative, its first students, its first thirteen graduates who are with us today.”
“On behalf of all the students who have passed through its classrooms
over the past 25 years, who are now outstanding professionals and teachers, on
behalf of all of us who work here today, on behalf of all of you who study here
today, we want to tell you that we also worked hard, often sustained only by our
vocation and faith, and that we helped that baby who was officially one year old
when we received him grow, and we made this beautiful, young, full of life
school, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary today and is called the “General
José de San Martín” Normal Superior School, which has 41 sections in four
levels (Pre-Primary, Primary, Secondary and Tertiary) and 1,950 students. May
God grant that the new generations who must work for it from now on do so with
the love and faith with which its founders did."
A passage from her story, a note by Myriam Mirta Macías
Numerous doubts and disputes arose regarding this public good project.
Many have wanted to know who its founders were, the first Director, the early
teachers and caretakers. In this limited History, the people of San Pedro send
their grateful applause to all those who collaborated in the realization of this
powerful work. In 1918, the creation of a Normal School had been requested, but
it was not until December 13, 1954 that concrete steps were taken. The initiative
was taken by a group of men who called themselves the “Pro-Normal School
Commission”, initially composed of President Dr. Roberto Espinoza, Secretary
Mr. Carlos Cesano and Treasurer Mr. Ángel Soria.
After a few formalities, they obtained the necessary authorization from
national legislators for the expropriation of the land that occupied the urban area
located between the streets of 1° de Mayo, Salta, 17 de Octubre and the
National Highway Route No. 34. While this work was being carried out, the
Normal School would temporarily operate in the premises of the National School
of Commerce. But all work had to be suspended. As part of our history, it is
known that the Argentine country faced great problems of government and
a deteriorated economy, which
led to a military revolutionary movement.
The 16th of September of 1955 The General
Eduardo Lonardi
He raised his troops in Córdoba and occupied the Provisional Presidency of the
Republic. In November 1955, the military command replaced Lonardi and
appointed General as Provisional President of the Republic. Peter Eugenio
Aramburu. An era of the movement called the “Liberating Revolution” began.
Authorities are transmuted and Eng. is appointed Municipal Intervenor. Carlos A.
Melano. At the same time, the Pro-Term School Commission was modified and
is organized as follows: President Mr. Pablo Balduin, Secretary Mrs. María Ester
Torres de Falcón, Treasurer Mrs. María Nieves T de Brunet, Members Dr.
Miguel Samman, Mr. José M. Jure, Mr. Víctor Gómez del Río, Mr. Luis
Fortunato, Mr. Jorge Guisasola.
On May 6, 1956, the Commission elected the staff that would be in charge
of the operation of this Institution: Director: Prof. Ángel Pablo Viviani; Secretary:
Mr. Salvador Gómez; Caretakers: Felisa L. by D´ Amico, Amelia T. Erazzu, Sara
C. by Lakatos, Hilda P. by Canetti (which I do not accept), Estela A. Romero,
Marta E. Leguizamón; Teachers: Elva Vera History, Josefina K. by Conde
Botany, Elva Vázquez Drawing, Gladis B. de Herrera Geography, Filomena Tula
de Yaradi Chemistry, Carlos Melano Mathematics, Roberto Cortasa
Mathematics, Francisco Zoricich Mathematics, Geography, Abraham Baiud
Democratic Education and Philosophy, Camal Zamar Civic Instruction and
Argentine History, Nelly A. P. by Zoricich Castellano, Lidia Llanes by Beacco
Ingles, Gladis Aragón Francés, Arminda Fairy by Alsina Ingles, Blanca S. de

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Alfaro Practical Activities and Democratic Education, Gladis Ángela Erazzu,
Practical Accounting, Carlos Navarro Physical Education, Marta Barbesini
Physical Education, Juana Tapia Physical Education, Alba Murillo de Cuñado
Musical Culture, Miguel Samman Physics, Olga de Charre Musical Culture,
María Elvira Escobar Pedagogy, History of Education, Pedagogical Psychology,
General Psychology, Educational Policy, Special Didactics, Teaching Practice
and General Didactics. It is worth mentioning that the graduates previously
provided their work ad-honorem.
On May 14, 1956, the Mixed Normal School began its operations
unofficially. The goal achieved by the Organizing Committee, to whom we owe
our gratitude, is plausible. They are those men who shape the future of our past,
present and future generations. The entire town of San Pedro united its spirit of
progress, providing support so that their children could be educated and pass on
what they had learned. The Educational Institution begins to work with one
hundred and thirty-four students.
As there is no premises of its own, the classrooms are distributed in the
existing establishments, 3 courses in the National Industrial School and 2 in the
National School of Commerce, which provided all the teaching materials for the
normal development of the tasks undertaken. Girls and boys had to leave the
private institutes where they were studying, performing a real feat, where a year
of study was at stake if the institution was not recognized by the government. On
May 28, 1956, Director Ángel Pablo Viviani submitted his resignation, stating
that it was due to having been appointed Provisional Director of the Industrial
School of the Nation of San Salvador de Jujuy.
The engineer provisionally takes charge. Carlos Melano and on July 9,
1956, Mr. Hidolfo Soro was appointed Director on a provisional and honorary
basis. Celebrating the one hundred and fortieth anniversary of the Declaration of
National Independence on July 9, 1956, it received its first flag with its
corresponding accessories donated by its students. The following schools were
sponsors of the National Flag: Provincial No. 2 Domingo T. Pérez (Director
María Luisa Aramayo), National Commerce (Director Alejandra Portal), National
No. 58 (Director Matilde A. de Conde), Professional No. 7 (Argentine Director H.
EITHER. Heummuler), provincial No. 95 (Director. Enriqueta Vaque de Pugliese)
Industrialist of the Nation (Director Jorge Guisasola). In a public ceremony held
in Plaza Belgrano, the national flag was blessed by the parish priest, Pbro. Sixto
Villoldo. The ceremony took place at noon with the presence of the Federal
Intervenor Mr. Raúl A. Castillo, by Director Hidolfo Soro, teachers and the
general public.
The dream had already been fulfilled, one hundred and thirty students
were being educated to become teachers, little by little the goals set were being
agreed upon, there were still goals to achieve. Later, after copious requests, the
new premises located at Gobernador Tello 375 in our city were inaugurated. At
the opening ceremony, the President of the Administrative Commission of the
School. Mr. Pablo Balduin, publicly thanks the Independent Sugarcane Growers
who donated thirty thousand pesos, Leach who donated ten thousand pesos,
and all the institutions and students who have lent their collaboration.
A ago called to town of Saint Peter for highlight the
satisfaction of the favors bequeathed by the former President of the Nation,
General. Aramburu and their collaborators in that time,
Federal Intervenor Andrés Sack, Minister of Government Raúl A. Castillo,
Minister of Finance Mr. Horacio Goelho and Undersecretary of Education, Prof.
Oscar Marín, who would be in charge of bringing the officialization of the
aforementioned establishment. On November 4 of this year, the commission
ordered the creation of the School Cooperative, named after “Susana
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environment.
An anecdote: Gaucho Festival to cover the expenses of a trip to Buenos Aires,
in order to interview the President of the Nation, General Pedro Eugenio
Aramburu
Another outstanding fact worth mentioning was the festival organized in
the Gauchos Tent, whose proceeds served to help the Cooperadora and the trip
made to Buenos Aires by Mr. Ing. Carlos Melano, Hidolfo Soro and Pablo
Balduin (the latter provided his car) who interviewed the then President of the
Nation Pedro Eugenio Aramburu, requesting the prompt officialization of the
school. By the end of 1956, the degrees of the graduating students had not been
recognized by higher authorities.
In March 1957, without hesitation or fear, they deposited their hopes by
enrolling 237 girls and boys, 174 in the morning shift and 73 in the afternoon
shift. Consequently, a new school calendar is promoted.
Numerous notes were sent to the different Ministries, becoming vehement
requests. Great is my audacity to transcribe part of a note sent by Mr. Pablo
Balduin to the former Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Finance of the Nation:
"In a particular and personal way I take the liberty of addressing Mr.
Undersecretary to request, in homage to 250 young students and 40 teachers
who have been attending this School since last year, the first contributing by
being students of an unofficial School, and the second working with no other
interest than to help the environment, as well as the administrative and janitorial
staff, would you be kind enough to inform me about the progress of the file..., so
that I can have a basis for the parents of the students and others affected by the
Establishment."
“I would like to ask Mr. Undersecretary to interpret my anguish, especially
when I go to school and they ask me. My answers are already exhausted. “I
don’t know what to say anymore to encourage you.” …………… “It would not
matter if the staff does not get paid this year, since in the spirit of sincere
collaboration, they have renounced this privilege of collecting their salaries. But it
is important that children do not lose their studies and that those who graduated
last year and those who graduate this year have a legal degree…”
Finally, all the brio of these men was rewarded with the “Best Prize”.
Students who had completed their studies received legalized degrees. The
Normal School
The San Pedro de Jujuy Mixed Association was officially established on October
2, 1957 and began to operate as such. We must not forget the progressive work
carried out by those who fought to improve the development of our city and to
improve the education of young people. From May 14, 1956 to May 14, 1981, 25
years passed of the day that by first time this
Establishment opened its doors; in honor of those Extra-Official Silver Weddings,
this small submission is rendered. All that remains for us to say is: THANK YOU,
we will fight to preserve this banner of perseverance, prosperity and love for our
neighbors. Myriam Mirta Macias.- DI 14.061.812-San Pedro de Jujuy National
School of Commerce
One hot summer afternoon, the then National Deputy Manuel Sarmiento
visited Mr. Fuad Abraham at his private home and there they talked about
creating a School of Commerce for the city. This happened in 1946 and on June
14, 1947 the Government of the Nation under the Presidency of Juan Domingo
Perón, by Decree 16,824 created the National School of Commerce of San
Pedro de Jujuy. The Governor of Jujuy was Eng. Alberto J. Iturbe and Mayor of
the city José Manuel Baissac.
But it only began to operate on May 5, 1948. Its first Director was the
National Public Accountant Jorge Rosas Mena and since August 18, 1961,
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year course. Year and one of 2nd. In 1983 it had 37 divisions. The night shift
was inaugurated in March 1961 for 6 years, then in 1974 it was reduced to 4
years. The title granted is that of National Commercial Expert. The standard-
bearer of the first promotion was the young National Public Accountant Anuart
Jarma.
This School began to operate in a rented house on A Street. del Valle
(Casa Undiano) and then moved next door, on the corner of Aristóbulo del Valle
and Rogelio Leach, occupying a building of the Province sold by the Brothers.
Leach at $1.-, where the Police Headquarters operated for many years, until
moving to its current premises.
Official Center for Minors No. 1 San Pedro
It was born in winter at 3:30 p.m. on August 28, 1971, in a municipal
building, formerly the Mercado de Abasto, in San Pedro de Jujuy. Students were
enrolled after completing a family group survey conducted from 07/20/71 to
08/10/81. The Provincial Architecture Department modified its structure in July
1977. Currently, neighbors and parents of the minors continue the previous
remodeling.
For its creation, the following were taken into account: a) Normal school-
age children (low-income families), b) Situations caused by orphanhood. c)
Number of minors (small number that subsequently increased). Technicians who
participated in the survey: Marta S. Suárez (survey development); Carlos M.
Torres (survey adaptation, analysis and report); interviewers: Clara del Valle
Abraham, Lidia I. Salguero, Cora de Jesus Montano, Ramon A. The author(s)
mentioned above are:
Baptism Certificate: “In the city of San Pedro de Jujuy, on the twenty-eighth day
of the month of August of nineteen hundred and seventy-one, in
the center's premises Recreational No. 1 dependent on
the
General Directorate of Community Assistance and in the presence of the
Federal Intervenor in the Province of Jujuy, Mr. Carlos Roberto González
Lopez, the Ministers, Undersecretaries of
Promotion and Community Assistance, Mayor of the Municipality of San Pedro
together with military and ecclesiastical authorities, proceeded to the
inauguration of Recreational Center No. 1of Saint Peter,being the fifteen
thirty hours,
the following program was developed:
Reception of Authorities – Court of Tape - Blessing –
Words from the Federal Intervenor in the Province from Jujuy Mr.
González López – Words from the Under-Secretary of Promotion and
Assistance of the Dr. Community Luis Andres Najar – Words of the
Mr. Municipal Mayor of San Pedro, Dr. Juan Carlos Mattews - Remarks by the
President of the Federation of Neighborhood Centers of San Pedro - Tour of
Facilities. – Lack of concentration. – Immediately afterward, the children were
given chocolate, thus concluding the event at 7:00 p.m.
Gallery of Directors: 1971–1977, Mirta de Torres; 1980, Marta Tárraga.
Agricultural Education Center
National establishment dedicated to agricultural labor training, training
human resources to perform different jobs in the rural sector. First establishment
with this modality in the San Francisco Valley of Jujuy. It was created in 1972
through the efforts of the Governor of the Province, Eng. Manuel Pérez and his
Minister Prof. Schukri José. Its first Director was the Agricultural Professor
Normando Alfredo Balduin. It began its activities in 1973 with 30 students, who
in turn actively participated in the habilitation definitive of the property
that occupies. The base of
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Esperanza SA, which over the years were equipped to develop agricultural and
farm activities.
The Inauguration: The official inauguration of this Center was a beautiful event,
which was led by the Governor of the Province, Eng. Carlos Snopek on June 29,
1973, with the presence of the Municipal Mayor Mr. Raúl Sánchez, the Bishop of
Jujuy Mons. Miguel Ángel Medina, Deputies, Councillors and Residents. The
School Director spoke at the event, on behalf of the Ministry of Education,
greeting the authorities and referring to the educational service. The Governor
closed the ceremony with words referring to the importance of the event. The
Bishop of Jujuy blessed the facilities and the Ceremonial Flag that was donated
by the agricultural firm Jorge Baiud SA, represented at the event by Mrs. María
Ernestina Baiud de Falcón.
Civil Registry of San Pedro de Jujuy
First Marriage: Certificate No. 1 - It took place on the 2nd
August 1889 between Salomón Aguiar, 22 years old, and Mercedes Pedraza, 14
years old.
First Death: Certificate No. 1 - Dated 19th
October 1891, the death of Tomás Laverly due to wounds is recorded, at the age
of 21, single, residing in La Esperanza.
Second Death: Certificate No. 2 - On November 3, 1891, the death of
Margarita Ramos, aged 12, with address in Las Pichanas, was recorded.
First Birth: Certificate No. 1 - On September 4th
1891, of María Tránsito Delgado, legitimate daughter of Domingo Delgado, aged
25, and Claudia Herrera, aged 18.
Second Birth: Certificate No. 2 - On October 24th
1891, of María Damiana Sandoval, natural daughter of Juan de la Cruz
Sandoval, widower, 50 years old.
Heads of the Civil Registry of San Pedro de Jujuy since its creation in 1891
Juan Bada 1896; Delfina Ibarbalz 1892; Rafael Gabaldón 1895; Manuel
A. This work was produced by the Spanish Academy of Fine Arts (Spanish:
Colegio San Marcos) in 1896. It was published in 1898 by the Academy of Fine
Arts (Spanish: Colegio San Marcos).

THE CHURCH OF SAN PEDRO DE RIO NEGRO OF THE VALLEY

OF SAN FRANCISCO DE JUJUY - 1773 – 1982
The Parish
The Parish of Río Negro, which later began to be called San Pedro de
Río Negro, as it is now, is the first link in the chain of our progress. Therefore,
allow me some reflections taking concepts from S. S. John XXIII, who in his
Encyclical says: “The Church presents and proclaims a conception that is always
current, a fundamental principle that this conception consists in that each human
being is and must be the foundation, the end and the subject of all institutions”;
and of the economic principle: “God created all goods of all kinds for all men.
Human work is the means.”
Data sources
The data that I am going to make known to you were compiled from
books and notes of our history, written by true champions of the construction of
the nations of this new world. Monsignor Miguel Ángel Vergara, who represents
the most fruitful historical work in our area, stated in November 1965: “My most
cherished wishes are, among other ambitions, to know that the mother of
Western civilization, the Holy Church, allows the cult that she grants to the
martyrs of the Faith, to the Spanish and natives, priests and lay people, who
have given their lives for that civilization of Christ, with admirable examples of
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281 years after the discovery of America
This Parish was founded 281 years after Columbus discovered our
beloved American land. Joaquín Carrillo says: “America was born from the
bottom of the immeasurable ocean...” Manco Capac
As for the men who inhabited and governed it, such as Manco Capac,
singular men who had come from the east in the foam of the sea or in the first
ray of a rising sun that engendered him, they have remained surrounded by the
aura of mystery in the magnificent posterity of geniuses. Organizers, outstanding
legislators, "they have been the emporium of a civilization that spread and
perfected itself. They were therefore described as the Gods of Mythology.”
“Amidst the wild grandeur of this people, they founded empires with capitals,
provinces, laws, cults, social morals, industries and active ambitions that carried
the absorbing and assimilating power of a vigorous and noble race from one side
of the Andes to the other.”
The Victorious Cross
But that brave empire fell and the European advance came waving the
victorious Cross. “He subjugated the aborigines of these forests and mountains
in the name of the new Christian Civilization that had spread from Golgotha.”
The Colonizers
In other chapters I refer to the races that inhabited it, the importance of
the Reductions, their wars and guerrillas between their indigenous nations, their
hunting and fishing, their agriculture. Of the adventures of the great Hispanics,
Ledesma de Valderrama, Antonio de la Tijera, Pedro Aguirre Lavayén and many
others who explored this region in a frank train of conquest, colonization and
culture.
Boundaries
I must refer only to our Parish of Río Negro and its priests, but not before
placing ourselves in the time or in our limits: "Established by Governor Juan
Ramírez de Velasco, before founding Jujuy by Captain Don Francisco de
Argañaráz. Along the old road from the Jujuy Valley to the Perico River and the
Valley below Jujuy, to the Three Points called the Siancas River with the Jujuy
River.” Today San Lorenzo and San Francisco. Monsignor Vergara says in his
Ecclesiastical History of our Chaco Jujeño and its setting: “For the colonizers of
San Salvador, the Chaco Jujeño began seven or eight leagues from the city,
following the course of the Río Grande in the Pongo and all the surrounding
land.”
Our Indians
The native Indians who first assimilated Christian Doctrine and
exploitation of the land were the Churumatas. "This tribe, as is known without a
doubt, was originally from the Zenta and San Francisco Valleys entrusted to the
brave Captain Juan Rodríguez Salazar. Around 1586, the Captain not only had
the title of encomendero, but had already captured them, taking them from their
natural habitat and taking them to settle on the banks of the Perico River. All this
is important for the history of the Chaco Jujeño as Atilio Cornejo points out in his
book, “Grants of Lands and Solares”. This conqueror probably began the
colonization of Perico in 1585. It is known that he built a chapel there.
All this is clear news that the priests had already begun the methodical
conversion of the Chaco natives near the Perico and Grande de Jujuy Rivers,
where they began to cultivate the land with seeds from Castilla. Thus, when
Argañaraz undertook the task of abandoning Pedrero de Trejo, the Churumatas
were hard-working farmers. But when Don Francisco de Argañaráz founded
Jujuy in 1593, the non-subject tribes realized that the circle of their domains was
narrowing.
It was when Viltipoco led his famous rebellion and "attracted to his
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latter subjects of Captain Salazar who between the months of June and October
1594 probably fled to these forests, specifically from San Pedro, more or less 40
leagues away from the city of San Salvador, according to the sworn statements
of the soldiers who with Argañaraz went in pursuit of the fugitives and apparently
feared the confrontations when crossing Cerro Zapla, possibly where the Las
Lajitas road is today.
From studies carried out on later years, it can be stated that the Tobas,
Mocovíes, Mataguayos, Taños, and others lived in this Chaco Jujeño. Eyes,
Belichocos, Churumatas,
Chiriguayos, Chiriguanos, Chaguancos, Simbas Tembeta. They lived in our
current districts of Lavayén, Arroyo del Medio, El Piquete, La Mendieta,
Chalicán, San Juan de Dios and in the San Pedro area, in Moralito Alto and
Bajo, next to the San Pedro stream.
Martyr Father Gaspar Osorio
Our martyr Father Gaspar Osorio, job
tirelessly with the heroic settlers. Monsignor Vergara says in this regard about
Father Lozano's description: “What he did among these nations will be well
described in the words of Father Osorio himself, who, giving an account of this
mission to Father Francisco Velázquez Trujillo, Provincial of Jujuy, in a letter
dated February 16, 1630, expresses: “Where I spent most of my time was with
the Tobas who are 20 leagues inland from the fort that the Spanish soldiers had
built.
When I arrived at the first village, everyone there came out to greet me,
even the decrepit old women, with loud shouts and merriment, repeating
sometimes: “Friend, friend, father of my soul.” Then the native women who were
dressed as maidens gathered together and in great haste and displays of joy,
without anyone noticing, they raised a beautiful Cross. “Finally, I recognized
many good things in all those people: they were very clever, had a remarkable
affability, simplicity, and no superstitions or idolatries. Rather, it seems that they
have some devotion to the Holy Cross that the author of nature must have
instilled in them, even though they were unaware of its sacred mysteries; but
they express it in their language with a particular name.”
Father Osorio never returned to this Chaco. But let us not forget that while
he was trying for the second time from Jujuy, on the journey with Father Ripario,
he found the crown of martyrdom that he had longed for in the middle of the
Jujuy forests. Meanwhile, our Chacoans were against Jujuy and El Fuerte.
Slow conversion to Christianity
"The conversion of these aborigines to Christianity was the most difficult
and slow. This is confirmed by the current experience of pagan tribes in the
Argentine Chaco.” “Jujuy was attacked by Pongo and the Palpalá valley.” The
Indians came through present-day Mendieta and San Juancito and along the Rio
Grande.
Father Ortiz de Zarate
Stopped the Indian War. "The attitude of the parish priest Don Pedro Ortiz
de Zárate until 1670, when he conceived the project of colonizing and
Christianizing the Chaco through the gentleness of evangelical doctrine without
the support of arms." Thirteen years later - in 1683 - accompanied by the Jesuit
Fathers Juan Antonio Salinas and Francisco Ruiz, they came to Chaco via
Omaguaca and Valle Grande.
Virgin of the Rosary
And what about the religious life of the men who carried out these
undertakings? It is known that in the Forts, both in Pongo and Ledesma, the
Virgin of the Rosary was worshipped and her festivals were celebrated by the
priests. The priest of San Salvador was the parish priest of the new lands that
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religious priests, spent time in the forts instructing friendly natives and
administering the sacraments to the Spanish. This is evident from various
occasional data that we have read in documents of the time.
Foundation of the First Reduction of San Francisco Javier
In this regard, Monsignor Vergara says: “The Bishop of Tucumán,
Monsignor Cevallos, fulfilling a mandate and being in Jujuy, issued an order
dated July 27, 1735, in which he announced his visit accompanied by Jesuit
Missionaries - who worked with great zeal, according to what he says - and
designated Saint Francis Xavier as Patron of the military expeditionaries, who
were to open their campaign in November. Foundation of Saint Ignatius
The only stable and solid Mission that the Jesuits obtained in Jujuy. It is
worth remembering that there is no unanimous opinion regarding the location of
this town. Having come (the Jesuits) to the Presidio and Fort of Ledesma on
May 29, 1756 by order of Mr. Governor and Captain General of this Province to
form the Reduction of the Infidel Nation of the Tobas, in the company of the very
R. P. Superior of Missions Pedro Juan Andreu of the Society of Jesus and his
companion Pedro Antonio Artíguez of the same company, tells us:
“The two principal chieftains of the said nation appeared: Marini and
Thesodi (names that attract attention), with all the people of their factions and
domains, whose copy of the crowd makes up the number of twelve souls, and
said chieftains asked that the Reduction be granted to them and the end for its
formation; through the interpreter, they admired all the treaties and articles that
were proposed to them, offering to comply with them in their Ministers, attending
to the events of war that were called and to watch over with vigilance the
surroundings of this district and to give notice of any rumor of enemy people who
tried to invade.”
Fifteen years after so much struggle, on the one hand with evangelization
and on the other with weapons, "the Governor of Tucumán, Mr. Zamudio,
traveled to Jujuy and took part in a Town Council meeting dated August 20,
1698 to discuss a more contained and energetic war against the Indians." By the
beginning of 1701, these armies (of natives) had made a good slaughter of
Ocloyas Indians, docile and more or less dedicated to agricultural life. In 1702,
“The people of Jujuy, with their attorney, Sergeant Major Tabalina y Ayala,
proposed sending more men on horseback to patrol the roads to San Juan
(today Sanjuancito), San Lucas, and San Pedro in order to prevent another
attack.”
All of this was a happy success because this conquest secured the
forested fields of the Jujuy Chaco with all its riches and allowed the birth of San
Pedro.
Augustine of the Scissors
Later, Agustín de la Tijera founded the Perico Fort, which, not being
supported by official resources, worked to obtain resources, because "in October
1704, the town council informed De la Tijera from La Plata that it had lost the
case of the four reales imposed on the mules that went to Peru to support
Pongo's soldiers in the hearing."
This is how the Provincial Tax or Rate was born in October 1704
The tax on mule trade was denied, and it was "resolved to maintain the
soldiers at the expense of the neighbors and ordered that before the rains arrive,
six soldiers go out to collect taxes twice a month, visiting as much of the Río
Negro Valley as possible," that is, from Pongo to Yuto.
Construction of a fort is authorized
“Having been granted permission by the Governor of Tucumán to do so,
General de la Tijera addressed the City Council of Jujuy explaining his project
for the new fortress… Forming it in a square with two capes at the corners and a
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cannons that they had obtained at their own expense) and the dwellings inside in
the form of barracks where the farmers would be safely housed.” As it is the last
defense of the jurisdiction that serves as a border to the native enemy, the
Council authorizes it, noting the great utility that it will bring for collections"
(March 21, 1707).
Fort Ledesma
“The Fort was founded in La Pampa de Ledesma on June 2, 1710.
Stating that its purpose was to contain the enemy Mocoví, Tobas and other
Barbarian nations. With a garrison of 50 men under the protection of Our Lady of
the Rosary.” Chaco Jujuy
To clarify as much as possible for now, the social formation of the Jujuy
Chaco, we will say from now on that the formations of the Río Negro could then
be distinguished in San Pedro and Ledesma itself, (as a consequence of the
Fuertes), the Reduction (as an extension of San Ignacio but in a distant place)
and San Lorenzo. All of these estates were located in what are now the
Departments of San Pedro and Ledesma and appeared with their own
personality from around 1754 as centers of livestock farming and sugar cane
cultivation.
The parish of the Black River
As for our parish of Río Negro, in the archives of Tucumán, Salta and
Jujuy, I have searched for documents on the history of our Parish and only found
the same documents that I have already related with their conclusions. For this
reason and because I consider the most reliable to be that narrated by other
historians, I limit myself to Monsignor Vergara: “In this decade of 1770, the
population of the Chaco Jujeño, except for the mission, reached 182 people,
including Spaniards, natives, mulattoes, free blacks and slaves.
Our Parish is created
Although there were few settlers, the Most Illustrious Bishop Mocoso y
Peralta believed that the time had come to create a parish in canonical form (as
he was doing in other areas of the jurisdiction of San Salvador). The Prelate was
in Jujuy when, on September 22, 1773, he wrote to the Governor Intendant
Matorras de Salta as Vice-Patron, to approve the creation that he had probably
already carried out the day before and in accordance with all the prescriptions of
ecclesiastical law.
It is worth saying that our Parish was created on September 22, 1773.
The jurisdiction being “…from the inland part up to the Fort of Ledesma
inclusive, from the part of this city of Jujuy up to San Lucas, which is its total
extension sixteen leagues, leaving as in the center the aforementioned Parish
(the Río Negro) to which the Forts of San Fernando, Santa Bárbara and
Lavayén must be added, at a maximum distance of eighteen to twenty leagues;
this demarcation or measurement includes all the intermediate territory plus the
estancias of Borja, Potrero del Rey and Normenta.”
It was thus suppressed. the faculty military of the
chaplains of the Fort of Ledesma, but the Jurisdiction of the Doctrinal Priests of
the Reduction of the Toba Indians remained in force of Saint Ignatius,
the which was about the neophytes
only in such a way that - according to the Prelate - another person, even if he
was in the Reduction, was subject to the Priests of Río Negro or San Pedro."
Governor Matorras responded by approving everything set forth by the Bishop of
Salta on September 26, 1773 (Archive of the Bishopric). The Parish of Río
Negro was consequently erected as the maximum expression of this emporium
of wealth that is today the economic reserve of the country.
Our Priests
Before describing the history of this temple, allow me to testify to the work
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the land of martyrs. The Preamble to the Book of Christian and Social
Instructions by Scholastic Zegada, by Angel J. Carranza tells us about dignified
conduct that represents the purest homage to all the priests who served in the
region, among whom the following personalities stand out: Matías Linares,
Bishop who helped in the great ecclesiastical action of San Pedro. José de la
Iglesia, kind, a fighter with love, faithful to the principles of Jesus. Luis Lörber,
great personality, faithful preacher of the Christian Social doctrine. Rafael
Saravia, a saintly man, helpful, efficient neighbor, great contributor to the family
unit. Benito Patraglia, great executor of the Work of the Church in general. Dr.
Juan Straubinger, distinguished professor in Argentina and Europe, educator in
culture and progress.
Scholastic Zegada
Carranza writes: “When Tristán's power was overthrown forever in
Castañares, Escolástico Zegada was born in February 1813. The young
Zegada, eager to embrace the career of the priesthood to which his gentle
nature and pious heart inclined him, was ordained as a Priest in Chuquisaca by
the Most Illustrious Bishop of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Don Manuel Córdoba y
Melo, on October 25, 1836.
According to fragments taken from the newspaper “El Orden” of March 24,
1876: “The Province of Jujuy bursts forth modest in its propensities, but notable
for the statesmen of its time that it has produced, such as Dr. Gorriti, the most
distinguished speaker and writer who admired his nephew, the Priest Don
Escolástico Zegada, as the most charitable and progressive priest, to whom we
owe the creation of several institutes of Charity, Schools, Hospitals and
establishments of Sisters of Charity that he brought from Europe, etc.
The notable merit of Zegada as our Parish Priest in 1864 had assured him
the love and respect of the entire Province in that long period of service that
marked the rarest self-denial." Thus Mr. Carranza ends his prologue by
bibliographing Escolástico Zegada. I would like to extend this to all our priests
who have presided over the parishes of Río Negro, Ledesma, Santa Bárbara,
San Andrés and the Capellanías of La Esperanza and La Mendieta. “Edifying
priests, staunch supporters of national integrity, father of the poor, refuge of
orphans, unbeatable friends, with no other compass than their philanthropy and
religious zeal.”
Such outstanding merits have included them in the number of those
Pastors whom the Scriptures praise when they predict that Justice will offer them
the flowers of her garland and that on their frozen ashes the burning lily will
sprout as a symbol of amiable virtue and chastity.
Mariano Santibanez
One of those who signed the founding act was Colonel Mariano
Santibáñez, a military man from the School of Peace, adorned with relevant
virtues and merits, highly appreciated for his honesty and proven courage.
Our Temple
I transcribe many data found on the history of our Parish of Río Negro
until 1910; of San Pedro de Jujuy until 1925; today “San Pedro de Río Negro del
Valle de San Francisco de Jujuy”. In 1777 it was stated that there was no
Chapel, but when speaking about the erection of the Parish it was determined
that its seat was Río Negro. It is assumed (as Monsignor Vergara states) that in
this town at least, there was a Chapel under the patronage of the Virgin of
Sorrows, which served for the canonical act of the Institution. But San Pedro
began to progress rapidly.
In 1793, on July 8, that is, 20 years after the Parish was created, Martín
de Otero inaugurated the Temple that he ordered to be built and that was
maintained by Aráoz and Leach Hnos., the lintel that says "Honor and Glory of
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our current Temple. Many of us got to know this Church whose High Altar was
located where José M. Street begins today. Fascio in Miguel Araoz.
Those who blessed this Temple could have been Father Pedro Pascual
Arias or Fr. Juan M. Ortiz, who were in the area until 1796. Also in 1810, "Don
Ventura de Marquiegui already had his own Chapel on his San Lucas estate,
assisted by the Parish Priest, although we cannot specify the exact date of this
event, the Priests of the area since 1805 being the Friars: Marcos R. Ovejero
and Ignacio Cabral, perhaps until 1817.
The year 1818, in the Temple of Otero, can be considered as the date of
the origin of the city called San Pedro, since: "In the Archive of the Bishopric of
Jujuy, there are files of baptism and marriage certificates of parishioners of this
Parish of Río Negro", starting on November 29, 1818, being the priest José
Torcuato de Otero -dated- "in the Oratory of San Pedro". In 1837, from April to
August, signed by the Priest Francisco de Aristondo, it says: “In this Hacienda
de San Pedro… my assistant Father Provisor General of the Order of San
Francisco, José Gregorio Ramírez officiated the sacred ceremonies.
Other Baptism records: “In the Oratory of San Pedro, where the
Lieutenant Curate Fray Pedro José Giménez or where my assistant Dr. José
Torcuato de Otero baptizes children of parishioners of this Curate of Río Negro.”
This is how San Pedro is developing along with Worship, education and Work,
while in the Country they were intensifying the struggles policies of
interests National and
defense of beginning, generating big movements of
Argentinians united for strengthen sovereignty, because they knew
that had areas like ours, true emporiums of wealththat gave the noble land
of God to the San Valley
Francis of Jujuy.
It was not until August 1853 that it was stated that the construction of
another Chapel had begun on the San Francisco River Bank, in the place called
Pozo Hondo. This ceremony was carried out by Don José López Villar and
Father Anselmo Chianca - Franciscan - who served as Parish Priest of Río
Negro. Present were Restituto Zenarruza, Emilio Quintana, Macedonio Villar and
Father Cirilo Sánchez, Francisco N. Carrillo, Dámaso and Anacleto Coro, very
difficult to locate the place, but it could have been near the Río Negro Fort.
Also regarding the Parish Chapel of the Río Negro we have the following
news: Don Manuel J. Benavente wrote to the Priest and Vicar Zegada of Jujuy, a
letter dated October 15, 1865, from said town, where “…last month the roof of
the Chapel collapsed…” He then also says that “there is good will in the
Provincial Government to help refurbish it.” It seems to me that it refers to the
Church of the Casa Hacienda or Sala San Pedro that Otero ordered to be built.
Consequently, the priests made use of the private chapels on the estates for
several years without establishing their residence permanently.
In 1886, the Priest Don Florentino Terrasona became interested in
building the Parish Church of this city, addressing Don Martín Torino, owner of
the Reduction, to request a donation of land and materials to build it with all the
dependencies, since this site was - he said - equidistant from the others in the
extensive Parish. The Government intervened, but no work was carried out. He
also asked the Aráoz family, owners of San Pedro, to build an independent
Temple, because for Aráoz, the one that existed next to his hacienda (the one in
Otero that Aráoz maintained with his own funds) was sufficient, so he did not
give up the land.
The Parish was finally established in the second decade of the 20th
century. In 1880 (before the official founding of the town) an attempt was made
to build a Parish Church in San Pedro under the direction of Priest Esteban
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Commission on June 27, which collected $1,363. He gathered five thousand
bricks and ten thousand adobes to begin work in a place far from the house of
the owners, Mr. and Mrs. Araoz. They worked hard to get the work started. They
promised labor, tools and materials.
On March 6, 1883, the Provincial Legislature also allocated the sum of
$300 for the work of the “Temple of San Pedro”, a project presented by the
Deputy for San Pedro, Don Carlos Aráoz, but nothing was done. San Pedro
continues its course and its cult. Prayers are held in the church that Otero built
out of devotion and that the Aráoz and later the Leach families preserved and
expanded with the parish house. In 1910, according to data provided by
Monsignor Villoldo, “The Parish of San Pedro” began to appear in the Parish
books in the Baptisms, with the signature of the Reverend Father José de la
Iglesia as Foreign Vicar. In the case of marriage, with the signature of the Priest
Alfredo Araya, as Parish Priest.
Parish of Ledesma
On November 6, 1925, the Bishop of Salta, Monsignor Julio Campero,
issued the Decree creating the new Parish of Ledesma, which means that he
divided the Río Negro, forming the Departments of San Pedro and Santa
Bárbara and that of Ledesma, in territory with civil demarcation.
Construction of the current temple of San Pedro Apóstol
When Pedro J. was Governor of Jujuy. Pérez, Vice President Ángel Puch
and Ministers Mariano Valle and Daniel Ovejero, in honor of the Centenary of
Independence, lay the Foundation Stone of the Temple on a site designated for
that purpose. The parish priest was Luis M. Lörber and the Stone was laid on
June 2, 1916. A few months later, construction of the current temple began. The
inhabitants of this city, inspired by the motto: “God is work and love,” first built
the Temple for Saint Peter the Apostle and then everything we have. An
indisputable population that progresses rapidly in pursuit of collective well-being.
The Inauguration on June 28, 1927
After eleven years of paperwork and struggles, it was not until June 28,
1927 that this Temple of San Pedro Apóstol was blessed and inaugurated in a
solemn ceremony by the Reverend Bishop of Salta, Dr. Julio Campero.
Professor Ángel Bolla accompanies the organ with pertinent music, Mr. Carlos
Navarro on the violin, and Mrs. Sara Tolaba de Merlani sings Ave María as
soloist. The original document is located in the Atrium and says: “On June 28,
1927, being Sovereign Pontiff of the Holy Church, S. Pius XI, President of the
Republic S. AND. Marcelo T. Alvear, Archbishop of Buenos Aires, Fray José
María Bottaro, Bishop of Salta Dr. Julio J. Pérez, Foreign Vicar of Jujuy, Don
José de la Iglesia, Vicar priest of this Parish, Priest Antonio Romero, Municipal
Mayor, Don Salvador C. Martinez”.
The blessing and inauguration of the Temple dedicated to Saint Peter,
Patron Saint of this town, took place by the Most Illustrious. Bishop of Salta,
Monsignor Julio Campero, solemnized it on the 29th with Pontifical Mass by the
Prelate before a large crowd. The following acted as godfathers: Governor Don
Pedro J. Pérez and Mrs., Minister Don Pedro Campos and Mrs., Minister Don
Severo Pemberton and Mrs., Esteban Leach and Mrs., Ambrosio Alexander and
Mrs., Walterio Leach, Benjamín Villafañe and Mrs., Justiniano Riobó and Mrs.,
José M . Alfonso and Mrs., Juan B. Eskesen and Mrs.
The commission that handed over the Temple was the following: Ladies:
The authors declare that they are from the University of California, Los Angeles,
and/or the University of California, Los Angeles, California, United States. Mr.
Walterio Leach, Justino Riobó, José M. Alfonso, Salvador C. Martinez, Juan
Bada, Angel Bolla, RP Antonio Romero, Lucio Ortiz and Patricio N. Reed.
I am not going to repeat the history of the 204 years of the Parish or the
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make known names and facts after the inauguration of the current Temple, more
specifically from December 17, 1934 to May 7, 1956.
List of Priests 1793 – 1983
Pedro Pascual Arias–1793; Fr. Juan M. Ortiz–1796; Fr. Marcos R.
Sheepdog–1805; Fr. Spanish: Ignacio Cabral–1809; Jose Torcuato de Otero–
1818-1826-1828; Jose Gabriel del Rivero–1820; Jose Alejo de Yanci–1823;
Juan Manuel Castellanos–1823; Jose Joaquin Castellanos–1823; Jose Joaquin
Justiniano–1824; Jose Gregorio Ramirez–1825-1827; Francisco de Aristondo–
1826; Marcelino Castellanos–1829; Pedro Jose Gimenez–1829; Jose Manuel de
la Quintana–1831; Pedro Pablo Baya–1840; Alexius I. of Marquiegui–1840;
Manuel Severry–1842- 1852-1864; Antonio Mas Oller–1842-1867; Jose Julian
Teran– 1845; John Bosco–1851; Jose Ignacio Rizo–1852; Anselmo Chianca–
1853; Jose Ramon Sanguino–1854; Jose Mendez Parra–1856; Isidoro
Fernandez–1859; Dionisio Guerrini–1860; Jose Mariano Oldrona–1861-1866;
Fr. Eusebio Frisoni–1862;
Vicente Comin–1863; Gandolfo Valenza–1864; Scholastic Zegada–1864;
Hippolyte Navea–1864; Antonio Zevallos–1867; Fr. Welcome Naci Colina–1876;
Florentino Tarazona–1876; Esteban de Abarrategui–1878; Fr. Joaquin Remedi–
1881; Anibal Bertacegui–1881; Pablo Padilla–1888; Mariano A. Borras–1893;
Matias Meir–1895; Generoso Tartaglia–1897; Luis Masseti–1901; Matias
Linares (Bishop)–1901; Luis Wiaggio–1906; Jose M. Figueroa– 1909; Jose de la
Iglesia–1910; Gerardo Bram–1911; Alfredo Araya–1915; Juan C. Guevara–
1915; Luis M. Lorber–1916; Rafael Saravia–1917; Carlos Cortes–1917; Jose del
Campo–1918; Benito Petraglia–1921; Antonio Romero–1924; Mons. Dr. Juan
Straubenger–1939; Ramiro Fernández Flores–1940; José Gotau – 1949; Sixto
Villoldo–1956.
Biography of Monsignor Enrique Muhn, first Bishop of Jujuy - from the
magazine “Tierra Adentro”
The first Bishop of Jujuy, Monsignor Dr. Enrique Mühn, was born in San
Gerónimo Norte, Province of Santa Fe on February 20, 1897. Son of a
traditionally Christian home, he came from Germany to collaborate in our country
in the founding of the first agricultural colonies. Monsignor Mühn's priestly
vocation did not awaken in childhood, as is often the case, but the Lord called
him as a worker in his harvest in his youth. He left everything to follow Christ,
even his home in a prosperous economic situation, and directed his steps to the
apostolic college of the Divine Word Fathers, in Villa Calzada.
There he completed his studies and received the Sacred Order of the
Priesthood in 1930. His first destination was the city of Posadas in the Province
of Misiones, where he distinguished himself from the moment of his ordination
for his work ethic and for his apostolate, especially among children. In 1934, by
the Papal Bull: “Novilis Argentina e Nationis”, Pope Pius XI of happy memory
created the Bishopric of Jujuy and Monsignor Mühn was elected to occupy the
Jujuy See and was consecrated in the Cathedral of Buenos Aires on February
17, 1935. On March 11 of that year, he took possession of his Diocese and was
then the youngest Bishop in the entire world.
A man of broad vision and clear judgment, he immediately set about the
urgent task of organizing his extensive jurisdiction, providing the most important
parishes with the priests they lacked, since the majority of his clergy belonged to
the Archdiocese of Salta, created by the aforementioned bull. He traveled
throughout the entire Province on numerous occasions and offered to
collaborate with his priests even in the most intimate tasks, thus giving an
example of a strong faith and a spirit of sacrifice and self-denial.
He founded Catholic Action, according to the wishes of the Holy Father,
and gave life to the associations and brotherhoods of many parishes. A man of
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authorities about the restoration of the Churches of La Quebrada and Puna,
almost all of which received the title of Monument or historical sites of the
Argentine Nation. He was the first and main cultivator of choral art in the north of
the country, founding the Catholic Cultural Association, an organization that
gave hierarchy to Jujuy and luster to the entire nation at a time when this type of
organization was not very abundant. Already almost on the verge of old age, his
merits were recognized as they were before and at the head of his Diocese.
Sampedreña reception of the First Bishop from Jujuy
Monsignor Mühn
On June 24, 1935, the following neighbors met at the Leachs firm's office:
Walterio Leach, Guido Merlani, Bonifacio Bravo Ruíz, Julio Navarro, Ángel
Melano, Valentín Gómez, Alfonso Gullezi, and Segundo Giménez, and it was
resolved that this group of people, together with a Commission of Ladies, would
receive the First Bishop of Jujuy, Monsignor Enrique Mühn, who arrived in San
Pedro on June 30, 1935. Special invitations were made, flyers were printed
inviting people to the event and the tribute consisted of a lunch served in the Hall
of the Hotel Europa.
Vicariates of La Esperanza and La Mendieta
In 1951, Monsignor Enrique Mühn created the Parish Vicariates of La
Esperanza and La Mendieta. In 1955 the Church was extended with two side
naves, with the Parish Priest Monsignor José Gottau being the current Vicar
General of the Diocese.
Parish of El Piquete
In 1961, Monsignor Mühn created the Parish of Our Lady of Mercy in El
Piquete, separating its territory from our parish and doing so by establishing its
jurisdiction and for the following reasons:
1st) That the undersigned, motu proprio, promoted a file for the creation of
the new Parish, Our Lady of Mercy. 2nd) That the population is large and
increasing considerably. 3rd) That there is a dowry for the support of the cult and
the Priest. 4th) That canonical causes are public and notorious. 5th) That the
Parish jurisdiction is determined by the following boundaries: to the north a
straight line from Cerro El Alumbre to the Sora River, on the San Francisco
River; to the east a boundary with the Province of Salta; to the south a part of
San Pedro between the Lavayén River and the boundaries with Salta; to the
West the San Francisco River. 6th) That this dismemberment project is shared
by the neighboring Parish Priest and by the honorable Body of Diocesan
Consultants, who have been consulted in accordance with what is determined by
the Sacred Canons.
In 1965 new bells were acquired and on June 20, 1968 the organ was
inaugurated and blessed with an unforgettable concert.
Parish of Saint Andrew
In 1971, the current Bishop Monsignor Medina created the San Andrés
Parish, whose temple is located in our Belgrano Neighborhood, its jurisdiction
being from east to west. From the limits of the Cathedral of San Salvador on
Cerro Zapla – Centinela, to the railway line of our city along Gorriti Street. From
north to south, from the San Pedro stream along Gorriti street to Río Negro, that
is to say, the neighborhoods: Belgrano (headquarters of the parish), San
Francisco, San Cayetano, Providencia, Albornoz, Dr. Espinoza, Moralito,
Primavera, Monte Alto, Quemado, Finca "El Duraznal" and its populated areas
up to the Río Negro beach, Trementinal, Antigua Ocloyas, Normenta, Las
Ramadas, Potreros, Reductions and Postas in the area, make up the new
Parish.
Our Parish of Río Negro has the following jurisdiction: from east to west,
bordering La Esperanza, the entire city to Ruta Nueva; from north to south from
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Sarmiento Neighborhood, April 14 Neighborhood, La Posta, La Merced
Neighborhood up to the Agricultural Education Center.
Episcopal Vicariate and temple architecture
Monsignor Villoldo is the Parish Priest with the responsibility of Episcopal
Vicar of the San Francisco Valley of Jujuy. Finally, it is worth mentioning that this
Anglican-style temple was built by the Provincial government with direct help
from Ingenio La Esperanza before becoming a SA It was the expression of a
people who fight and make vows before God for the happy coexistence of each
of their homes, united by the Holy Church until our place in the sacred heavens
is arranged; a place coveted by San Pedro de Jujuy for his children.
Current Building
The Pro-Temple Ladies Commission on July 17, 1916 addressed the
following note to the President of the Nation, Dr. Victorino de la Plaza: “Your
Excellency: Having celebrated with great solemnity the feast of the Blessing and
placement of the Foundation Stone of the new Temple, in which ceremony Your
Excellency has deigned to act as Godfather, worthily represented, according to
your wishes, by Your Excellency the Governor of the Province, Lt. Col. Mr.
Pedro J. Pérez, highly honoring this town, it is a pleasure and honor for us to
offer you as a souvenir of such a nice patriotic-religious celebration, this modest
gift as a testimony of our sincere gratitude with the hope of soon raising, with the
help of generous hearts, this Temple as a "Commemorative Monument of
Argentine Independence", in its first centenary of the unforgettable congress of
Tucumán.
We are grateful for the great honor of greeting you. AND. with our highest
regards. Signed as President Maria de Alfonso and as Secretary Rosario
Quevedo de Lopez.” In addition, the godparents of the ceremony were: Dr.
Octavio Iturbe, Bishop of Salta, Archbishop of Buenos Aires, Bishop of
Tucumán, Governor of Jujuy, Governor of Salta, Leach Hnos., Eng. Manuel
Iturbe, Ismael González, Fr. Carlos Zabala. It should be noted that the workers
of the Sugar Mills of La Esperanza and La Mendieta have contributed a monthly
fee.
Public clock and turret of the Church
In 1934, Mr. Bonifacio Bravo Ruíz, Mr. José María Alfonso Gullezi, Mr.
Ángel Melano, Mr. Julio Navarro Nieto and Mr. Segundo Giménez met at the
private home of Father Pedro Antonio Romero, with the purpose of exchanging
ideas about the procedures to be carried out with the public authorities in order
to obtain the construction work of the Church Tower to place the Public Clock in
the City Hall. The clock was the one that the Church of San Francisco in the
capital of Jujuy had and that was donated to this Parish. The works also included
the completion of the Parish House.
Father Romero explained on that occasion that a large amount of material
could be donated. Deputies Juan Martín Sylvester and Luis De Santis report that
there is a provincial budget item for this purpose, for the sum of 7,000 pesos. To
carry out these procedures, the Commission was appointed, which was made up
of the following people: President Walterio Leach, Vice-President Antonio
Romero, Second Secretary Giménez, Pro-Secretary Alfonso Gullezi, Treasurer
Valentín Gómez, Members: José María Alfonso, Ángel Melano, Bonifacio Bravo
Ruiz, Julio Navarro Oviedo, Humberto Scramoncín, Jorge Zámar, Guido Merlani.
The Temple Naves
During the term of the Parish Priest, Monsignor José Gottau, the steps for
the side naves of the Temple began, holding a meeting attended by: Clelia
Salinas Vda. De Gutierrez; Italy by Scramoncín; Rosa Jure; Estela Faure;
Enriqueta Segovia; Elda Legrand of Bordallo; José Baissac; Manuel Bordallo
and Juan García Legrand. At the meeting, a Commission and several
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Subsequent tasks
On June 5, 1953, a meeting was held to report on the expansion works of
the Temple that were under the technical direction of Carlos Cessano, who
exhibited the plans that were executed by the Provincial Directorate of
Architecture. On December 12, 1955, Mr. Ángel Barbesini built the stands. Then
the spiders are placed on the side altars. For his accomplished work, a medal is
awarded to Mr. Carlos Cessano. Monsignor Gottau then moved to the city of
Jujuy where he currently holds the position of Vicar General of the Diocese.
The contemporary era
From May 7, 1956, Monsignor Sixto Villoldo, current Parish Priest and
Episcopal Vicar of the San Francisco Valley of Jujuy, began to act. A
commission formed by Eduardo Jure, Jorge Guisasola, Manuel Bordallo and
Bonifacio Bravo Ruíz is undertaking various renovations to the Temple, building
a storage room for the Sacristy and moving the garage, fixing the sidewalks.
There are many anecdotes, memories and tasks completed by many San Pedro
residents.
And in 1959
The Provincial Government builds the current Parish House. Then came
the extensions and today it has rooms where the elderly are cared for and where
the Catholic Institutions of San Pedro hold meetings and where the League of
Mothers of Families, made up of distinguished ladies from the community, also
works.
Diocesan Marian Congress - 1980
As a worthy corollary of the actions of our Parish Church, it is worth
highlighting that San Pedro de Jujuy has lived through days in which with deep
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religious, has renewed his traditional faith in Mary Our Mother. Thousands of
faithful have gathered in our streets at the Temple of San Pedro Apóstol
throughout the week to offer their devotion to the Mother of God. So much so
that when the 3rd Diocesan Marian Congress was held in our city, the family,
youth and childhood, and priestly vocations were highlighted.
All the natural and supernatural values that the Church represents have
been exalted; the conception of man that Christ teaches, in contrast to the
atheistic materialism that in the Contemporary Age not only ignores God, but
also attempts to destroy in the human conscience the conviction of the reality of
his existence, undermining the moral values and basic principles of Christianity.
This is what the editorial of a magazine dedicated to this Catholic event says.
The Bishop of Jujuy, Monsignor José Miguel Medina, has decided that this
congress will be held in our city.
Revolving under the responsibility of the Episcopal of the Valley of San
Francisco de Jujuy, Monsignor Sixto Villoldo, who declared: “The Diocesan
Marian Congress is a meeting of the faithful around the Blessed Virgin Mary.
One of the purposes of this mission is to unite us even more. Our people
urgently need a closer union. And the person who unites the whole family is the
Mother. As Our Mother, the Virgin Mary is the one who will be in charge of
uniting the Argentines.” The students participated actively, according to
Professor Marta del Azar: “The purpose of the 80th Diocesan Congress is to go
to Christ through Mary.”
Mayor Amílcar Marcelo Navarro said: “We must take into account that the
future of Argentina is framed within the themes that head the discussions:
childhood, youth and the true cell of our society, the family.”
Honorary Titles of the current Bishop
Monsignor José Miguel Medina, Bishop of Jujuy, was appointed Vicar of
the Argentine Armed Forces on March 30, 1982, by His Holiness Pope John
Paul II.
Monsignor Sixto Villoldo
Priestly Ordination: Jujuy Cathedral, 1st of
December 1946. First Mass: Jujuy Cathedral, December 8. He was immediately
appointed Secretary Chancellor and Administrator of the Bishopric. Advisor to
the Youth of Catholic Action. Chaplain of the Boy Scouts. Representative of
Catholic Schools to the Holy See. Professor at the Normal School, National
College, Huerto College, and School of Mines. Vicar Economer of the Cathedral.
On March 7, 1956, he became Parish Priest of our Church of San Pedro de Río
Negro, a position he currently holds. In 1960 SS John XXIII names him Secret
Chamberlain of His Holiness. Following the resignation of Bishop Monsignor
Mühn, he was appointed Capitular Vicar of Jujuy and handed over the Diocese
to the new Bishop. He is currently Vicar of the San Francisco Valley and
Delegate Judge of the Diocese. He was a Professor of Philosophy and
Psychology at the Normal School.
Parish Institutions: Parish Board. League of Mothers. Parents League.
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of Prayer. Catechetical Board. Brotherhood of Carmen. Catholic Action.
Christianity Courses. Young people from Palestra. Scout Group.
Works: Chapel of the Virgin of the Valley in the neighborhood "El
Triangle". San Cayetano Chapel in San Cayetano neighborhood. Saint Joseph
Chapel in Las Maderas neighborhood. San Francisco Chapel in San Francisco
neighborhood. Chapel of the Virgin of Mercy in the La Merced neighborhood.
Chapel of Our Lady of Fatima in the Belgrano neighborhood. Santa Teresita
Chapel in the 14th of April neighborhood. Chapel of the Virgin of the Valley in
Isla del Medio. Virgin Grotto of the Chaguaral Valley, in Rodeíto. Parish Hall.
Hospital Chapel. Parish House. Santa Teresita Daycare Center of the Parents'
League. Remodeling of the Parish Church. Sarmiento Neighborhood Chapel
under construction. Sunday lunch for the elderly. Breakfast for poor children
during the school year.
“La Esperanza” Hospital - From notes by Dr. Pedro Jobino Sierra Iglesias Its
history
Founded in 1896 with ten beds for men and five for women by brothers
Walterio and Esteban Leach, pioneers in the North of the modern sugar industry,
being the second with seniority in the Province and contemporary of the Hospital
del Milagro in the city of Salta. Its first Director was the English scholar and
philanthropist Dr. William Clelan Paterson. It had the first X-ray apparatus for
radioscopy in the country, acquired the same year it was created, and in 1903
with the first radium needles Dr. Paterson treated uterine cancers. In his
laboratory, the great doctor and researcher discovered filaria in 1903 and
studied botryomycosis, leishmaniasis, and Chagas-Mazza disease, determining
in 1911 that the mosquito Anopheles pseudo punatipennis was the main vector
of malarial fevers among us.
Its current function
It provides comprehensive medical assistance to the Company's staff and
their families and for the last four years it has become a Health Centre,
collaborating closely with the authorities in the Provincial Health Plan, placing
emphasis on prevention and health promotion. In 1963, the Salk triple injectable
vaccine was applied for the first time in the country. In 1968, the anti-measles
vaccine was first administered on a large scale in the Province. Tuberculosis,
swine flu, malaria and other common infectious diseases are no longer health
problems in its area of influence.
His projects
Anti-rubella vaccination will begin soon and in the short term will
effectively combat Chagas Mazza disease and its transmitting agent, the
vinchuca.
St. Peter's Hospital
A civil society was created in 1904 at the invitation of Dr. Paterson and
the Leach Brothers, which was made up of Mrs. Alicia de Leach, Beatriz de
Poure, María Palisa de Zurueta, Ofelia L. de Araoz, M. Alonso, Maria de Taylor,
Miss Hermelinda Leach and Mrs. Walterio Leach and José A. Araoz. The
Hospital was established in 1905 with official support and its Director was Dr.
Guillermo C. Paterson on Aristóbulo del Valle Street between Mitre and Vélez
Sarsfield.
In 1925, Law 862 was passed by Governor Benjamín Villafañe and
Minister of Government Raúl Bustamante ordering the formation of a Pro-
Hospital Commission in San Pedro de Jujuy. It was only integrated in 1926 by
Walterio Leach, Justino Riobó, Dr. Lucio Ortiz, Dr. Vicente D'errico and Dr.
Guillermo C. Paterson. Mr. Vicente Cabrera donated the sum of $20,000 for
furnishing the Hospital. On September 25, 1927, Don Esteban Leach joined the
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presence of the highest authorities of the Province and the Music Band of the
20th Regiment.
There was also a football match, Atlético San Pedro against Belgrano de
Jujuy. The first midwife at the Hospital was Angélica Bessoni. It was named “Dr.
Guillermo Cleland Paterson” when the Civil Commission imposed it in 1946, the
year of the death of this wise man. The current hospital building, on the occasion
of the 100th anniversary of the founding of San Pedro de Jujuy, celebrates 10
years since its inauguration. And the Sampedreño Hospital service celebrated its
79th anniversary in 1983.
In 1944, the Bank of Jujuy celebrated its 12th anniversary
From the “South American Magazine”-Specialized Publication
"Among the provincial institutions that contribute to the economic and
financial progress of Northern Argentina, the Bank of the Province of Jujuy
stands out with unmistakable characteristics for the effective action it has been
carrying out. It has just released the results of its twelfth financial year, which
ended on December 31st last year. “Its twelve years of existence constitute as
many stages on the path of progress driven by intelligently distributed credit to
commercial and industrial activities in the area where it operates and thus the
economic and financial development of the country.”
“In its course, the Entity has made solid achievements of a material and
moral nature, both as a result of public confidence and support, which are
increasing daily and which allow it to look to the future with complete optimism,
since as soon as the general situation of the country, affected by universal
events, is regularized, the credit drive will be increased in a way that is almost
impossible to foresee today. The Board of Directors, faithful to the guidelines
imposed from the moment it opened its doors to the public, has taken care to
maintain the highest possible level of health in the assets of the Entity through a
wise provision policy, translated into the cleaning up of unproductive or doubtful
items and the permanent increase of general reserves.
“Referring to the situation of local businesses, the Board of Directors'
report states: The general evolution maintains its rate of growth except for the
movement of credits granted, which shows some decrease due to the lower
demand for money, parallel to the abundance of available funds that, as is
known, is currently observed in most of the country's credit institutions.”
The document states that the evident improvement of the private
economy of the Province also contributes to this lack of interest in credits, which
has been favored by a greater monetary circulation coming from public works
carried out by the National and Provincial States and the flourishing situation of
agriculture in its various aspects."
“As regards public confidence, reflected in the amount of deposits placed
in the custody of the “Banco de la Provincia de Jujuy”, they have shown a
constant upward curve year after year.” "The Board of Directors of the
prestigious Jujuy Institution is composed of: President Dr. A. Vargas Orellana
Directors: Abraham Lemir, Carlos Kunz, Dr. Pedro J. Buitrago, Roberto de T.
Pinto; Alternate Directors: Dr. Pablo Almaraz, Saturnino de Miguel, William
O'Neil Estes, Dr. Pablo Perovic; Trustee: Horacio Severo Pémberton; Alternate
Trustee: Pascual López Lucas”.
“The General Management under the responsibility of Mr. Carlos Kunz, to
whose valuable initiatives to collaborate with the guidance of the Board, the
institution owes many of the successes that have earned it public trust. Mr.
Emilio Ruiz is the General Accountant.”
About a Branch in San Pedro
“Corresponding to an expensive one longing for the neighbors of the
progressive people of Saint Peter from Jujuy, the Bank of the
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 general of that area, one of the most
active in Jujuy, will greatly benefit from the support of our prestigious Institution.”
“Correspondents in San Pedro de Jujuy, Messrs. Pérez, García and S. in C.”
Bank of Jujuy, San Pedro Branch
The Bank that has been driving our economic and financial progress,
previously called Banco de la Provincia, is now Banco de Jujuy. Founded in
1932 in the city of San Salvador de Jujuy, where today is the Head Office, on the
corner of Alvear and Lamadrid streets, it opened its first branch in the Interior of
the Province in San Pedro de Jujuy on June 29, 1945, recording the first staff in
the following Act:
“In view of the need to establish the staffing for the San Pedro de Jujuy
Branch, the creation of which was ordered by resolution dated the seventh of
this month, Minutes number one thousand two hundred and seventy-five and the
proposal submitted by the Management, it is resolved to make the following
promotions and transfers to the same: to Third Category Manager, to the current
Accountant of the Head Office, Mr. Emilio Ruíz; to Assimilated Accountant, to
the current Secretary of the Head Office, Mr. José del Milagro Pedicone, who
takes over the position of Head of First Category Dependencies; a assimilated
Treasurer, to the current Assistant Mr. Benjamín Linares, who moves to the
position as second category assistant; and assimilated Secretary, to the current
Assistant Mr. Raúl de los Ángeles Acosta, who moves to the position as second
category assistant and complete the staff with the following employees:
Assistants: Messrs. Víctor Díaz López and Miguel Alfonso Brunet and Aspirant
to Assistant, Mr. Raimundo Segundo Norry, who must move on to serve in the
same position as the current Ordinance Mr. Antonio Ángel Rodriguez.”
“Set the following additional salaries for the Branch staff: Manager and
Accountant, one hundred pesos per month; Treasurer and Secretary, seventy-
five pesos per month; first assistant, twenty-five pesos per month. The reference
personnel must take possession of their positions on the dates indicated by the
General Management. The Board of Directors of the Bank, now from Jujuy, on
July 2, 1945, is composed of: President Dr. Jorge González López; Directors:
Pedro José Buitrago; Abraham Lemir. Alternates: Pablo Almaraz; Saturnino de
Miguel; William Estes; Eduardo Cancino; Regular Trustee Horacio C. Pémberton
and Alternate Trustee Marcial López Lucas.”
First address: a building is rented for the Branch to Abraham Jure, at 310
9 de Julio Street in our city. Current Account No. 1: García Hnos. SRL
Own Building: on August 28, 1971, with Mr. Emilio Melano as Manager.
Accountant Jose Antonio Quiroga. Treasurer Antonio Ángel Rodríguez, the
Banco de Jujuy Suc building is inaugurated. San Pedro on the corner of
Sarmiento and Alberdi streets. Modern building with a future, as it currently only
occupies 60% of its expansion capacity. It was a massive event attended by
personalities who use the Bank for their operations, not only in San Pedro but
throughout the Province, as well as authorities from Banks in neighboring
Provinces.
Background of the new and proper headquarters: The project for the
building in this city on the land acquired from the Municipality during the
following Board of Directors was approved: President Pablo Balduin and then
Horacio Claros; Vice President Rafael Luis Nan; Directors: César Augusto
Aguiar, Roque Mario Cardozo, José Luis Sugrañez, Carlos Joaquín Tabera.
Alternate Directors: Manuel Perez, Rafael Hugo Reyes, Oscar Gaston Iriarte,
Victorino Carlos Antonio Cosentini; Regular Trustee Alberto Ramon Mercado;
General Manager Roque Mario Cardozo.
In 1968 the first stage of the work began, with the Board of Directors
comprising: President Jorge Cornejo Arias;
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Musri; Jose Luis F. Sugrañez; Rafael Hugo Reyes. Substitutes: Manuel Perez;
Trustee Alberto Ramon Mercado; Alternate Hector Horacio Ficoseco; General
Manager Director Roque Mario Cardozo.
Other Banks in the City
Bank of the Argentine Nation
The San Pedro branch of the Banco de la Nación Argentina was founded
on May 9, 1921 in a rented house on the corner of A. del Valle and Rogelio
Leach. The current building was inaugurated on A Street. del Valle esq. Alberdi
on May 2, 1952, on land acquired from Mr. Luis Canetti. (A “Chañi” brand
cigarette factory operated there, with modern machinery, and was eliminated by
vested interests in the South of our country.) The current Manager is Mr. José
Luis Daduch and his main services are: Money Orders, Cta. Checking, transfers,
savings and credits of all kinds.
Santiago del Estero Bank
This new Bank of Santiago del Estero founded its San Pedro branch on
April 2, 1980 at 274 9 de Julio Street. Its manager is Mr. Gregorio del Campo.
Northwest Cooperative Bank Ltd.
This Bank was born as the Salta Cooperative on June 3, 1959 and on
July 27, 1966 it was transformed into a Bank, called Banco Cooperativo del
Norte Ltdo. The San Pedro Branch was founded on April 1, 1980 at 384 Alsina
Street, with Miguel Ángel Pierini as its first manager.
Northern Commercial Bank
It was founded as the Commercial Bank of Tucumán in 1912. It later
changed its name to Banco Comercial del Norte and was established on April
24, 1961 on A Street. del Valle (today Silverio Sosa's car sales premises). Its
first manager was Antonio Álvarez. Today it operates in its own building at 366
Alsina Street.
Remodeling of the Plaza Gral. Manuel Belgrano - 1981
The current remodeling of Plaza Belgrano was designed by Susana
Schitong. It was started by Mayor Dr. Héctor García Legrand and continued by
Mayors Dante Hugo Calderari and Dr. Juan Carlos Taché. It was finally
completed by Mayor Héctor Bazán during the constitutional era in 1984.
Provincial Queens of Agriculture
1961 Silvia Tache from San Lucas Farm; 1962 Maria Elena Ovejero from
San Juan de Dios; 1963 Margarita Montemurno from Los Pinos Farm; 1964
Lizzeta Richter from La Esperanza Sugar Mill; 1965 Olga Isabel Sanchez from
Guayacan Farm; 1966 Encarnacion Alcaraz from Fuensanta Colony; 1967
Susana Schitong from San Juan de Dios; 1968 Carmen Sancho from Arroyo
Colorado; 1969 Hilda Elena Babes from Don Pedro Farm; 1970 Victoria Alcaraz
from Fuensanta Colony; 1971 Silvia Herrera from El Carmen; 1972 Adriana
Bernis from Italnorte; 1973 Liliana Gomez from Villa Las Rosas Farm; 1974
Estela Mengual from Villa Las Rosas Farm; 1975 Patricia Garcia Berra from
Independent Sugarcane Growers; 1976 Ramona Aguero from La Esquina Farm;
1977 Claudia Capobianco from San Pedro Farm; 1978 Laura Beatriz Serrano
from Perico: 1979 Cristina Fernandez from La Esperanza Sugar Mill; 1980
Mariana Corette from Fraile Pintado; 1981 Marcela Stanfield from Las Rosas
Farm; 1982 Carla Bordallo from Las Rosas Farm.

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 CONQUERORS,
PIONEERS AND
OUTSTANDING NEIGHBORS

From regional and local documents, from the Genealogy Book of the
Argentine Institute of Genealogical Sciences by Dr. Jorge G. C. Zenarruza, from
my personal archive and from information provided by descendants of our
pioneers.
Assuming that there are many more who deserve the qualification of this
title, I reveal the origins of some surnames and biographies that I was able to
find; these are men and women who have been exponents of the conquest and
development of our sub-tropical lands. I am sure that more dedicated
researchers will be able to complete the list in the future.

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Juan Ramirez de Velasco
Before being appointed Governor of the Province of Tucumán by King
Philip II, on March 20, 1584, he requested to be recognized and accepted as
Lord Divisero, due to being a legitimate descendant (also by male line) of the
Founding Prince. The Patron of the Divisa, Dr. Don Marcelo Ramírez de la
Piscina, such a zealous overseer of the legitimacy of the applicants, recognizes
him and accepts his entry as Lord Divisero, as well as his eldest son, Juan
Ramírez de Velazco, as his parents, his grandparents and his great-
grandparents had already been in their time; that is to say, he accepts and
recognizes the Patron in an express manner. legitimacy of
the invoked lineage by Don Ramirez of
Velazco, who married Doña Catalina de Ugarte y Velazco de Linajuda, an
Andalusian family, in Seville. HE They know him the
following children: a) Juan Ramirez de Velazco; b) Pedro Ramirez de Velazco;
c) Ana Maria Ramirez de Velazco; d) Lorena Ramirez de Velazco. From his
descendants emerged the first owner of the lands of San Pedro de Jujuy.
Ana Maria Ramirez de Velasco
She was born in Seville, and married twice, both times in Santiago del
Estero: the first time to her cousin Don Iñigo Ramírez, a country teacher; the
second time to Alonso de Herrera y Guzmán. Don Alonso moved to America and
in Santiago del Estero he was Ordinary Mayor and Lieutenant of the
Government of Tucumán. He appears as a field master. He requested to be
incorporated as a Knight of the Order of Santiago. Doña Ana María, in her
second marriage, had, among other children, Sebastiana Ramírez de Velazco.
Sebastiana Ramirez de Velazco
Sebastiana Ramírez de Velazco married Sergeant Major Don Diego
Navarro, a resident of the Governorate of Tucumán. Don Diego, among other
positions, held the Governorship of Jujuy in 1638. The Ramírez de Velazco-
Navarro couple had, among other children, Sebastiana Navarro de Velazco.
Sebastiana Navarro de Velazco
Sebastiana Navarro de Velazco married Captain Francisco López Melo,
born in the Canary Islands; the son of this marriage was José López de Velazco.
Jose Lopez Velazco
José López de Velazco married Mrs. Magdalena Sánchez Zambrano y
Maldonado Saavedra and they were the parents of the following children: a)
José López de Velazco y Sánchez Zambrano, married to Mrs. Josefa Corbalán
de Castilla; b) Pedro López de Velazco y Sánchez Zambrano, married to Mrs.
Margarita Antonia Calvimonte y Argañaraz (Jujuy); c) Gregoria López de
Zambrano, married to Mr. Martin de Castañares; d) Juan Thomás López de
Velazco y Sánchez Zambrano, priest, owner of the Parish of Casabino and
Cochinoca (Province of Jujuy); e) Maria López de Velazco y Sánchez
Zambrano, married to Mr. Andrés de Castañera; e) Francisco López de Velazco
Sánchez Sambrano; f) Francisco Hilario López de Velazco; g) Roque Jacinto
López de Velazco, married to Maria de Paz y Figueroa; h) Sebastiana López de
Velazco, married to Agustin de Salvatierra y Frias; (i) Antonio Lopez de Velazco;
(j) Clara Lopez de Velazco, married to Don Jose Escobar de Castellanos, and to
Don Jose de Paz and Figueroa.
PEDRO LÓPEZ DE VELAZCO, FIRST COLONIAL OWNER OF THE LANDS OF
SAN PEDRO
From the large family of Ramírez de Velazco, Don Pedro López de
Velazco y Sánchez Sambrano settled in Jujuy. He was a military man who held
the rank of Lieutenant and was the first owner of the lands of San Pedro, then
called Pampas de San Pedro. Don Pedro married in Jujuy, Doña Margarita
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daughter of Captain Juan José de Calvimonte y Vieyra de la Mota (Jujuy) and
his wife, Doña María de Argañaraz y Quintana (Jujuy).
Don Juan José Calvimonte was the legitimate son of Captain Vicente
Calvimonte, born in the city of Sucre (Upper Peru), and his wife, Margarita
Rodríguez de la Mota (from Jujuy), baptized in Jujuy on August 15, 1666,
daughter of María Rodríguez de Armas y de Mota (from Jujuy) and her husband
Captain Rodríguez Vieyra. The Lopez de Velazco Calvimonte-Mendizabal and
Obligado marriage had the following children: a) Maria Petrona Josefa Antonia
de Mendizabal and Lopez de Velazco who married on March 28, 1805 with
Andres de la Barcena and Goyechea, from Jujuy, with succession; b)
Pedro Pascual de
Mendizábal and López de Velazco, also baptized in Jujuy. GREGORY OF
ZEGADA
Born in 1734 in Granada, Spain, son of John of
Zegada and Francisca Valloso, married he 23 of April of 1763 with
Mercedes Gainza Rubianez, from Jujuy. In 1779, wasThe Mayor of
first vote and Commander of Arms of Jujuy. In 1781 broke out
Tupac Amaru uprising, which was joined as regional allies by Creoles, rebellious
Spaniards, Tobas and Matacos from the valleys of eastern Jujuy, San Francisco
and Chaco; due to the denunciation of one of the conspirators to the priest Don
Francisco Antonio de Albarracin (builder of the Church of Santa Bárbara) while
he was at his estate in Carahunco.
Thus, local intrigues came to the attention of the authorities before the
Indians mobilized, and Zegada quickly fortified the city, digging trenches in the
square and placing a cannon at its main entrance. At the head of the troops of
Jujuy, he fell on March 31st on the rebels who were gathered in Zapla, at
that surprised
taking 27 Prisoners dispersing he rest by the skirt of the
hill. The next day he received a message from the Fort of the Río Negro
informing that Tobas and Matacos had laid siege; he requested reinforcements
from Governor Mestre who was still in Salta, setting the meeting place as the
place called "El Pongo" where he would wait for them.
There, joined by the militias of Santiago del Estero and Tucumán de
Mestre, they advanced under the orders of Captain Cristóbal López on forced
marches, charging the besiegers of the Fort and lifting the siege, "with the only
misfortune of having the Captain of the Militia of Santiago del Estero, Don José
Antonio Gorostiaga, killed by a blow from a lance." A group of Matacos who had
not learned of the recovery of the Fort, arrived there and were captured; “90
prisoners were taken, 67 of them well armed and the rest children, women and a
fortune teller” who “because there were no soldiers to guard them given the state
of war, nor a place to secure them, nor provisions with which to maintain them
and other reasons of the same nature, which were brought from Jujuy”, were
barbarically and inhumanly executed by decision of Governor Mestre.
As for the other prisoners taken in Zapla and Río Negro, the ringleaders
were "condemned to be shot and their heads hung from the roads and the rest
were separated (one out of five) to be decapitated, marking the rest with an "R"
on their cheek, which meant rebel." The cruel sentence has been published by
Dr. Carrillo in his “History of Jujuy”. The Battle of Río Negro took place on April
3, 1781. Dr. Carrillo says that José Quiroga and other leaders of the revolt were
not arrested, but this is not the case with Quiroga because in the Cabildo's copy
books there is the following document:
“On June 25 of last year and in the attached documents, the King learned
of the punishment that has been carried out on José Quiroga and Domingo
Rojas, two of the main leaders of the uprising of the people of the city of Jujuy,
who were arrested in different jurisdictions and His Majesty has proven that the
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sentence would have been verified, in the manner recognized in said
proceedings...” Given in Aranjuez, June 1, 1783.-
On April 15, 1779, before the Indian uprising, Governor Mestre, "in
consideration of the distinguished merits and services of Zegada that were
constant to this Government," granted him the lands of Chaco from the Sora
River, up to four leagues beyond Vinalito and from the peaks of Cerro de
Calilegua, the entire region of the San Francisco Valley.
He was the first Lieutenant Governor of Jujuy during the Viceroyalty by
appointment of the Governor Intendant of Salta Don Andrés Mestre who says:
“In accordance with the royal
instructions of January 28, 1782 and August 5, 1783 for the arrangement of the
eight intendancies, abolishing all those that were Corregimientos and
consequently, Chief Justices, who according to the laws and old government
were used to place in the cities, towns and places where the Governor did not
reside, being necessary with concept to said royal instructions, to provide in the
cities included under this Intendancy Sub-Delegates, to understand all
contentious matters corresponding to the two causes of Finance and War.
In order that said Delegates comply with and ensure the observance of all
orders and provisions issued by this intendency (relating to the aforementioned
two causes), for which purpose and the others expressed in this title, it is
necessary to elect a person of known probity, selflessness and who is a lover of
peace and tranquility, so that in this way he may be better and more ready to
serve the King; uniting said qualities in the Colonel of the Militia of San Salvador
de Jujuy, Don Gregorio de Zegada, “I elect, provide and appoint him, by virtue of
the authority that resides in me and that the aforementioned instructions grant
me, in chapter 73, as Subdelegate of Government and Mayor, in said city of
Jujuy...”.
Therefore, as the main administrator of the Royal Treasury, he had to
"understand all the cases of the Royal Treasury that are now brought to this
Intendancy, leaving the economic aspects to them", "issue provisions in
accordance with the law for the collection of public debts, following and raising
the cases, through the legal procedures, having to maintain the same in the
other municipal branches", he had to "understand all cases of fraud,
confiscations, etc., against the Royal Treasury, as the Lieutenants previously
practiced them, substantiating them as has been said".
“Fraud against tobacco and playing card revenues, ensuring that grocery
stores pay the composition fees established by the Law of the Indies, everything,
up to the state of sentencing, in which the Intendancy was passing.” He also had
to "inspect the existing funds in the Savings Banks and approve their statements
from time to time." “To act as a judge at the auction of saleable offices.” In
relation to war, he had "all the powers of the Commanders of Arms, having to
comply with the instructions that were given." Title given in Salta on January 10,
1784, signed by Andrés Mestre.
Zegada established the first population that could be called organized in
Rio Negro, in Calilegua. At that time, the entire region of the San Francisco
Valley, currently the Departments of San Pedro, Ledesma and Santa Bárbara,
was called Rio Negro. In our midst there was the San Pedro Farm. There he
founded an agricultural establishment where he acclimatized sugar cane, being
one of the first in the San Francisco Valley.
He was also the founder of the Zenta Mission, which was one league from
the place where the city of Oran was later founded. Colonel Zegada died on
February 15, 1794, the year of the founding of Oran. During the Tupac Amaru
uprising, he rose to the occasion in the most serious circumstances, displaying
activity, courage and outstanding military capacity, which saved the city and the
forces besieged in the Río Negro Fort from the imminent danger in which they
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found themselves. By deed dated February 6, 1811, his widow Doña Mercedes
Rubianez recognizes in favor of her son Don José Miguel Zegada, priest of
Tarija, the sum of $16,449 and three real quarts plus 795 arrobas of 7 net
pounds of sugar, for expenses incurred by him on the “San Lorenzo” estate, that
is, Calilegua.
He says that "because the 1809 harvest was very scarce and the 1810
harvest was completely lost, when only 50 sugarcane piles were harvested,
many of which were spoiled by insects", he had "no other recourse given the
high expenses (than to ask his son to take care of the farm, from which the
expenses he acknowledges arose) and that if they are not constantly attended
to, the sugarcane fields will be lost".
The rebellions of natives continued
On March 19, 1811, already in the fight for independence, a conflict arose
between the Cabildo of Jujuy and the Provincial Government of Salta, because
the subordinate Board of Jujuy decided to order the seizure of weapons held by
the inhabitants of its jurisdiction, a measure that caused a serious protest from
the Cabildo, which claimed that the population was left defenseless in times of
war and disorder and against the border Indians. Four days later, on March 23,
the Cabildo received a report from Don Cipriano de la Madrid, a resident of
Orán, requesting urgent assistance via the Quebrada de Humahuaca because
the road to the forts was blocked, to repel incursions by rebelling Indians from
the San Ignacio Reduction, who had attacked and destroyed part of that town.
The council resolved "that without loss of time for the Mayor of the first
vote, with all the assistance that this neighborhood can provide," he should be
"delivered 300 cartridges by the Subordinate Board with $1,000 for expenses
that would be immediately paid by the Treasury of the Branch of Sisa, having to
dispatch the boxes in case of disobedience. If there was no money in the Sisa
Treasury, it had to be withdrawn from the Royal Treasury." At the same time, he
ordered “to report all this to the First Board by sending a special courier to that
effect that would go as quickly as possible and arrive in Buenos Aires in nine
days,” promising him a reward of $25 for each day that he “arrives in advance of
the nine.”
DON MARTIN DE OTERO
He stands out as a pioneer of the sugar industry in San Pedro de Jujuy
and the region. It is therefore praiseworthy to know the biography of Don Martín
de Otero, who was born in Asturias (Spain) in 1774. He settled in Jujuy at a very
young age. He participated with declarations on boundaries in 1822, when
discussions about them began in this region of the Subtropical Chaco. Don
Martín de Otero was one of the founders of the Sugar Industry in our Province,
and defended our heritage together with Zegada in 1791 and 1796 and
Pueyrredón in 1802, when equipped with men paid by him, he raided the Chaco
on expeditions against the natives.
He married María Luisa Goyeneche Ordóñez in 1790. In 1791 his first
son, José, was born. He was a priest and served at San Pedro from 1818 to
1826. He also participated in the instructions given to Dr. Teodoro Sánchez de
Bustamante for his performance at the Congress of Tucumán in 1816. He was
also a Deputy for San Pedro (then called Río Negro) in 1815. In May 1795, her
daughter María Manuela was born. She married Dr. Mariano Gordaliza.
In San Pedro (although he was settled in Jujuy), on April 2, 1796, his
other son Francisco de Paula was born. He had a prominent role in the
emancipatory epic and from a very young age he dedicated himself to
commerce and mining in Upper Peru until 1817 when he settled in Tarma and
married Petronila Aveleyra y Sotelo. Francisco de Paula was a guerrilla fighter in
1820 with prominent participation in the war for the liberation of Peru. He was
Commander in the Battle of Junín in 1824. In 1825 he was promoted to General
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He was Bolívar's aide-de-camp and in October 1821 San Martín awarded
him the Diploma of the Order of the Sun. In 1824 Santa Cruz awarded him the
Legion of Honor. On May 6, 1808, her daughter Juana was born, and in
December 1825 she married Mr.
Teodoro Sánchez de Bustamante, our hero. Another son whose background I
have not yet found was Luis, who worked these lands when they were in
adverse conditions for business due to the prevailing situation in the country.
Don Martín de Otero began his business with great enthusiasm, investing
almost all of his resources in the San Pedro estates to open an irrigation ditch
from the Río Grande, whose route is almost completely preserved today,
building a water mill, developing sugarcane plantations and installing machines
to make sugar in warehouses near his main house, which was located between
what is now Miguel Araoz and Avda. streets. H. Irigoyen. For his residence he
ordered the expansion of the Casa Hacienda and the construction of a Chapel
which he put at the service of the Parish on July 8, 1793.
Although at the beginning of the May Revolution Don Martín de Otero
accompanied the Royalists by integrating the Cabildo of 1812, and in 1814 being
Mayor of First Vote Councilor of Public Works, later he joined the cause of
Independence starting with a meeting of neighbors of San Pedro named
Romano, Navarro, Batallanes, Muñoz, Reyes, Viñuelas, Barroso, Gil, Ramos,
Valdez, Mampaso, Miranda, Guzmán, Pablo Soria among others, with whom
they resolved to help in the campaign for emancipation by donating cows,
horses, mules, food, etc. Don Martín was a man of great sensitivity, for this
reason he dedicated himself to the search for formulas to bring economic
progress to the people.
He worked and fought for the development and integration of the
Argentine North and in these struggles for the aggrandizement of his region he
neglected his business and was surprised by death in 1827. He left behind a
financial bankruptcy, with his son-in-law Gordaliza and his son Luis taking
charge of the “Finca y Cañaverales San Pedro” under the surveillance of
creditors. For the area, and especially for our land of San Pedro, Don Martín de
Otero was a true driving force behind the riches that the pioneering colonizing
couple Acuña-Iriarte opened up for the Province. THEODORE SANCHEZ DE
BUSTAMANTE
Having complained from Orán about excesses committed by Indians from
Chaco who were returning from working on the "Haciendas" in the San
Francisco de San Pedro Valley, Ledesma and San Lorenzo, Dr. Bustamante
issued a decree taking measures to ensure that the work of the Indians would
not present such difficulties. It provided: Let it be known personally to the owners
or stewards of the estates of San Lucas, San Pedro, Río Negro, Ledesma and
San Lorenzo: 1. That when they have to remove infidel Indians that they need
for the work of their estates, they cannot do so without the corresponding
license; 2. They must warn the persons they send to take them out of Chaco to
be careful and vigilant in their driving on the way there and back; 3. It
established a prohibition against “paying them for major brand knives, spears or
other offensive weapons as part of their wages.”
As can be seen, the sugar industry in the Province had already developed
considerably at that time and, as until today, they required the use of Indians
from the Chaco as laborers. On June 15, 1826, Don Pablo Soria, for the
company founded to try to make the Bermejo River navigable with the support
and sponsorship of the Government, set sail from the "Juntas" towards the East,
but upon arriving in Paraguay he was captured by the Tyrant Francia, who held
him prisoner until 1831. In October 1826, Dr. Bustamante joined General
Arenales and the two made a trip to Bermejo, with the aim of exploring the
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borders and studying on the ground the possibilities of building a road along the
eastern bank of San Francisco from Orán to Jujuy and Salta. Julian Gregorio
Zegada
Born in Jujuy on September 5, 1775. During the invasion of 1814 he
stayed in Jujuy with the royalists and joined the Cabildo that they formed. He has
often held council positions in the City Council and Municipality of Jujuy. He was
a man of great fortune, owner of the “San Lorenzo” estate in Calilegua, whose
boundaries extended to the Piedras River, the “Roderos” estate in La Puna and
the “Remate” estate, and in the Department of the Capital the “Pongo” estate, in
addition to other properties that he inherited from his father along with his
brothers.
He was also a sugar industrialist and one of the founders of this industry
in the Province, which began on his “Hacienda” (the name given until recently to
the farms in the San Francisco Valley) in Calilegua, and on his El Remate Farm
(in the department of the Capital). He made his will in Jujuy, where he died on
September 12, 1847. He was the father of the illustrious priest from Jujuy, Don
Escolástico Zegada.
COLONEL GUILLERMO MARQUIEGUI
Born in 1777. In 1812 he was Head of the Expedition to Oran. In 1814 he
was Head of the Expedition to Cobos and another to Río del Valle through Yavi
in June of that same year. He played a very important role during the War of
Independence in the Royalist Army, until its end. His family owned extensive
lands in Lavayén, Cabeza de Toba, Chaguaral, San Lucas, and in some
expeditions he tried to form battalions with its inhabitants. Mariano Gordaliza
He was born in Villalón (Old Castile); son of Don Lorenzo Gordaliza and
Isabel González de Hoyos, married in 1761, the latter being a relative of the wife
of General Álvarez de Arenales. Married to María Otero who was the daughter of
the owner of the “Finca y Cañaverales de San Pedro” which already had a sugar
factory. In 1831 Gordaliza was appointed together with General Guillermo
Marquiegui and Don Jose Lopez Villar, for
participate in the claim of boundaries with Salta in the Oran region and the
Chaco. I lived at this time in San Pedro and in
In September 1832, he addressed the government, resigning from his position
because he was suffering from rheumatism and because “the sugarcane harvest
was about to end and he had to dispatch the payment to the Indians to please
them and keep them happy so that they would return when they were called.”
"These are the reasons," he added, "that prevent my acceptance for the
most interesting service that could be presented to the city of Jujuy, to which I
would undoubtedly have attended, if not as a commissioner, as the
representative that I have been of this city, since 1823, when the differences
over boundaries began and a demarcation was discussed."
Thus, on June 6, 1827, from San Pedro, he answered a communication
from Governor Juan Manuel Güemes Goycochea, who asked him to go to Salta
to attend the sessions of the Provincial Legislature as Deputy of Jujuy and told
him: "Please allow your goodness take effective interest in ensuring that
instructions are passed on to me as soon as possible regarding the chapters of
the Constitution that may harm the rights of the People of Jujuy."
As executor of his father-in-law Don Martín de Otero, Dr. Gordaliza had
taken charge of the San Pedro estate and its sugar factory, but he encountered
great difficulties due to the debts that burdened the estate. On January 23, 1833,
in a note to the Government regarding certain claims for payment, he said:
“Sales are very slow at present and it is not easy to reduce sugar to money in
the season in which all the harvests have been crowded.”
The San Pedro estate was the one that contributed most heavily to the
Province's treasury. Later, his son, Don José Mariano Gordaliza, remained in
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charge of the farm. Dr. Gordaliza had also acquired extensive lands in the
Department of Santa Barbara from the Robles family, which were inherited by
his daughter, Doña Marta de Gordaliza Otero de Lozano. His wife, Doña María
Manuela Otero, died in 1842 and his son Francisco de Paula, in 1855 in San
Pedro. Manuel Eduardo Arías
He participated in the Battle of Oran on January 12, 1817. He harassed
Olañeta's column during the entry he made in August 1817 from Uquía to Tilcara
and during the retreat from this town. to the North,
holding battles August 23 in the
Awnings and Baritú;
November 25th in Coranzulí; 27 of
November in Humahuaca; December 1 in Uquía; December 5 in Calete; the 18th
in San Lucas; the 25th and 26th in Tilcara and in Huacalera on December 20,
when he managed to ambush a royalist party, taking several prisoners. MANUEL
PEREZ DE URIONDO
In 1819 he was listed as Mayor of Hermandad del Río Negro. Mariano
Benavides
He fought alongside the forces of Arias and Rojas on January 17, 1817 in
Río Las Piedras, on the 19th in Río Sora and on January 20 in Río San Lorenzo
and Ledesma, against Marquiegui who came with an expedition through Zenta
and Orán, which was saved from being destroyed by Olañeta, who left in search
of him from Jujuy and found himself in La Reducción. On January 22 in Zapla,
he fought alongside Rojas against the same division of Olañeta and Marquiegui,
causing 80 deaths and many wounded.
In 1823, after the tenth and last royalist invasion, he reported from Río
Negro that enemy troop movements were noticed in Paracari and Santa Victoria
and that it was feared that they would make another invasion, to which Governor
José Ignacio Gorriti from Salta replied that the best thing was to move the
families and take all the cattle to the South "because that was the incentive to
attract them (that attracted them)"; it worked and the invasion did not take place.
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JOSE DE LA CRUZ OVANDO
Governor of Cochinoca in 1818. He was taken prisoner in the Battle of
Río Negro one league from Casabindo on January 27, 1828, of a realistic
column commanded by The Colonel
Joaquín German who had marched on Rangel and from there "doubling the
day from Abra from Queta”, the surprised
together with Captain Isidro Taritolay. $1,475 and other effects were taken from
them. This happened during the fifth Invasion.
Gaspar Aramayo
He participated in the Battle of Río Negro in 1821.
PAUL SORIA
Deputy for Río Negro in 1839-40. Political Chief in Río Negro until
January 14, 1850. He owned the Reducción, Quemado and Río Negro farms.
He made a will in Jujuy on August 3, 1851, through which he left the Río Negro
estate, today Chalicán, for the hospital. He was single and left two illegitimate
daughters, Candelaria and Trinidad. He left the latter only $1,500 for having
married without his consent and named his other daughter, Candelaria Soria de
Apatio, as heir. She later sold the “Reducción” farm to Don Ramón Anzoategui
in July 1857.
Don Pablo Soria died on his farm in “Río Negro” on December 26, 1861,
and was buried in the farm’s chapel, according to a certificate issued by the local
priest, Don Antonio Mas-Oller. He was also a sugar industrialist on his farm or
“hacienda” (as the San Francisco farms were called at the time) in Río Negro,
today Chalicán. Don Martín de Moussay, in his “Description of the Argentine
Confederation”, published in 1864, says when speaking of the sugar
establishments of San Francisco: Río Negro “starting with Soria…. were partly
abandoned, but work has been resumed.”
ANGEL MARQUIEGUI
He was the owner of the “Cabeza del Toba” estate, on the Lavayén River,
which he sold in 1857 to Mr. Roque Jacinto Castillo. MIGUEL PUCH
He campaigned in the Río Negro, the center of power of Eustaquio
Medina, a leader from San Pedro, and defeated him in San Pedro on February
3, 1836, forcing him to seek refuge in Salta. He was deposed as Governor of
Jujuy by Alejandro Heredia, who came with forces from Tucumán and invaded
the province on March 24 and put Medina in office.

EUSTAQUIO MEDINA
He was the owner of the “Candelaria and Trementinal” farms, which were
the center of his activity. in it Department from Rio Negro.
I understood from the cologne the territories of the current
Departments of San Pedro, Ledesma and Santa Barbara. His widow, who lived
in Buenos Aires between 1851 and 1858, granted power to General Roque
Alvarado, revoking the power previously given to Don Benigno Frías, to sell the
Candelaria estate that same year to Don Juan Álvarez Prado. He also owned a
property on the Río Grande bank, opposite the city of Jujuy, which he bought
from the State at a public auction and which his widow sold in 1841 to Don
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He faced and was defeated in the Battle of San Pedro on February 3, 1836, after
which he fled to Metán to meet with the federal leaders of Salta, Juan Antonio
Saravia and Boedo.
Marcelino Sanchez de Bustamente
He fought in San Pedro on February 3, 1836, as part of the forces of
Colonel Miguel Puch, who defeated Medina.
JOSE LOPEZ VILLAR
He was also one of the pioneers of the sugar industry in the Province, on
his farm or “hacienda” as it was called then in Calilegua. Don Martín de Moussy
in his book: “Description of the Argentine Confederation” published the third
volume says: “The sugar factory of San Lorenzo (Calilegua) is almost as
important as the previous one (Ledesma) and belongs to the Villar family. The
Ledesma plant says it produced 6,000 arrobas of sugar per year. Villar died
before 1869.
During the government of Don José Quintana (1859-1861) a law was
passed imposing a patent on sugar and liquor factories in the Province, in which
the estates of Ledesma and San Lorenzo, San Pedro and Reducción, Pampa
Blanca and San Juan de Dios were taxed in order of importance. The Law of
April 17, 1880 creates the tax on sugar cane stripes. It was issued during the
government of Plácido Sánchez de Bustamante.
Peter Jose del Portal
He was a man of great fortune. Being Governor of the Province from 1861
to 1863, he gave up his salary and dedicated it, among other things for the city,
to buying a public clock in London that was placed in the tower of the San
Francisco temple. First in the old tower and then in the new one, it provided
services to the city of Jujuy until 1927. Since then it has continued to operate in
the city of San Pedro, where it was donated and moved when the new temple
was built. Dr. Macedonio Graz was Minister General during his Government.
On April 7, 1870, the Legislature passed a law declaring half a square
mile expropriable for communal land in the towns of Yavi, Rinconada,
Cochinoca, Casabindo, Santa Catalina, El Carmen, San Antonio, San Pedro and
Ledesma; the law was never enforced. In accordance with that year's budget, on
May 18, 1876, the Executive Branch issued a Decree ordering the construction
of school buildings in Humahuaca, Tilcara, Perico del Carmen and San Pedro.
MARTIN TORINO
Chief of the Salta Police in 1871 during the Government of Don Delfín
Leguizamón, who also appointed him to cooperate in the works of the Company
that tried to colonize Bermejo. Owner of the “La Reducción” farm in the Ledesma
Department in 1876. Commissioner of San Pedro and Ledesma in 1877
appointed by the Governor.
PABLO CARRILLO
He was a Deputy for the Department of Río Negro in 1866. In October
1899, the Accounting Law was created and on November 13 of the same year,
the Law on the Boundaries of the Departments was created. On March 15, 1901,
the Department of Santa Bárbara was created and organized by Decree. On
June 11, 1900, a law was passed that created a tax on sugar produced in the
Province. On December 20, 1900, the construction of school buildings in San
Pedro was ordered by law (during the Provincial Government of Don Sergio
Alvarado).
On July 9, 1904, the inauguration of the construction work on the Perico
Station Railway to San Pedro and Orán took place. Until then, sugar was
transported from Ledesma and San Pedro to Perico or Pampa Blanca in large
groups of mule carts with awnings, preceded by a bugler on horseback who
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of rivers and the arrivals to the towns with his sound. Don Julio Bracamonte and
Don Juan A. Tanco were the strongest transporters of those times. Daniel Araoz
Born on December 3, 1826, son of Miguel Aráoz and Florencia de
Tezanos Pinto Sánchez de Bustamante. He studied at the University of San
Marcos in Lima where he received his medical degree. Back in Jujuy, he was
elected Deputy to the National Congress. He held that position when, after the
battle of Cepeda, he was appointed, along with Generals Tomás Guido and
Esteban Pedernera, as representative of the Confederation to negotiate peace
with Buenos Aires.
The representatives of Buenos Aires were Carlos Tejedor and Juan
Bautista Peña. According to the pacts concluded on November 11, the province
of Buenos Aires recognized itself as an integral part of the Nation and agreed to
call a new National Convention in Santa Fe to reform the Constitution of 1853.
These pacts were ratified by those of June 6, 1860, signed by General.
Benjamín Victorica and Daniel Aráoz, as representatives of the Argentine
Confederation and Dalmasio Vélez Sarsfield for the Province of Buenos Aires.
Dr. Aráoz had the great glory of signing pacts that were the basis of the
unity and definitive organization of the Nation. Dr. Aráoz was also a deputy for
Jujuy on August 14, 1860, at the National Convention of Santa Fe, 1860. Elected
governor of the Province in 1863, he assumed command on February 3, 1863.
At the ceremony before the Legislature, after having taken the constitutional
oath, he said: “My purpose, Gentlemen, as well as my best wishes, are to make
a truly republican government, of all and for all.
He will comprise two main and dominant phases: the first referring to the
general policy of the Republic; the second relative to the particular
Administration of the Province, to its local interests and conveniences.” “With
respect to general policy, Gentlemen, my course and my procedures will be in
perfect harmony with the Constitution that governs us and will tend to respect,
comply with and enforce all provisions emanating from the national authorities;
to cultivate with the governments of the sister Provinces the frank and cordial
relations that my predecessor has observed; so that this worthy province
occupies the role that, due to its honorable history, corresponds to it and to
support it energetically with the greatest decision, with all the forces and
influences that the Honorable General can command. Mitre, current President of
the Republic and legitimate and genuine expression of the Nation, which has
brought him to that position with such spontaneity…”
“Its violation and its violation would set us back half a century, repeating
once again the mournful and horrible scenes of our past, which we must cover
with a thick veil. Its facts and events cannot be assessed impartially today and
only history and posterity will have the right to judge them." These ideas, which
show Dr. Aráoz's faith and will for national organization, were spread from the
highest seat of the Government, in confusing times when Mitre's Presidency had
just begun and the National Constitution was being applied to the entire country,
marked the course for a society tired of so many struggles and directed it
accurately towards the political and material progress it sought.
His government was one of the most notable of that time. By Decree, the
lands of Santa Bárbara and Maíz Gordo, which had not been previously
distributed by colonial grants, were declared fiscal. During the time of Dr. Aráoz's
Government, according to D. Martín de Moussy, the stagecoach made trips from
the Litoral and Tucumán to Salta only. From Salta to Jujuy the trip had to be
made by mule, unless one could travel in a private carriage. National Deputy for
the province from 1865 to 1868. In 1868 he was elected National Senator, a
position he held until his death in 1873.
He died on December 9, 1873 in Salta, as a result of pneumonia caused
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where he had left on a trip to Buenos Aires. He was buried in Salta, in the
Villegas family mausoleum. He was a popular personality in Buenos Aires at the
time, where he was a well-known figure both among the people and among the
upper classes. He settled in Jujuy in 1856 and married Aurora Prado. His
descendants live in Buenos Aires.
Daniel the Sheepdog
Son of Daniel Ovejero Ortiz and Elisa Tezanos Pinto Beeche, the latter of
whom died in 1923. His father was a first cousin of Don Sixto and David Ovejero,
owners of the Ledesma Sugar Mill and Governor of the Province from 1907 to
1910. He had the current Government House built, financed with part of a $ loan
1.000.000. The house was finished but without
plastering, doors or floors until 1920, when Governor Horacio Carrillo had it
finished and it was occupied as the seat of the Executive Branch. He also
bought for the Government a very luxurious car of the "Victoria" type with rubber
tires and two beautiful horses, I believe of the "Hackney" breed for its draft
(English light draft horse), in which he and/or his Ministers used to ride through
the streets, a purchase that aroused great criticism for being considered an
excessive luxury.
However, the car served for years as an official car, until the Government
acquired the first automobiles. He distanced himself from Senator Domingo T.
Pérez pursued contrary policies, which led to the formation of the “Democratic
Party” in 1908, which supported him in the latter part of his government. Since
1909, during his administration, the railway from Ledesma to Embarcación was
built, where it arrived in May 1910. He died in 1921 in the city of Salta.
THE LEACH BROTHERS
From the “Pregón” newspaper of 1973.
Half a century of struggle created an emporium of wealth
We know that the initiators of the sugar industry were the Jesuits.
Following their expulsion in the mid-1700s the industry declined until it was
restarted by Bishop Colombres in 1821. As for Salta and Jujuy, the existence of
sugarcane fields dates back to the time of
the Conquest, but the first mention about
the
manufacturing of table sugar that I found, is in documents in
he 18th century relating to the sugarcane fields of
the
Hacienda de San Lorenzo, owned by the Militia Colonel Don Gregorio de
Zegada, dedicated to the grinding of sugar cane to produce small quantities of
sugar that was sold in the region, brandy, alfeñique and chancaca, and which
was done in San Pedro by the Acuña-Iriarte couple and later Martín de Otero
and in San Lucas by the Marquiegui family.
With the arrival of the Railway to Tucumán in 1870, the modernization of
the sugar mills began. The wooden sugar mills, powered by blood or water
power, were abandoned and the first steam-powered equipment and devices for
cooking sugar were imported from Scotland and England. The industrialists of
Jujuy are not far behind and despite the enormous difficulties to overcome in
terms of technicality, distances and terrain, they install modern machinery.
This was the panorama that Jujuy offered to the young technician Rogelio
Leach (1853-1889), who represented a company selling modern equipment for
sugar mills, arriving from England in 1876 at the age of 23 and with the
responsibility of installing said machinery. Rogelio Leach, shortly after arriving in
the country and settling in Salta, interested the former industrialist from San
Pedro, Don Miguel Francisco Araoz, in improving his primitive factory with
machinery from the English company he represented.
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with Mr. Ángel Ugarriza, Pedro Cornejo, Pió and Juan Uriburu and Wenceslao
Lobo set up the modern San Pedro Sugar Mill in 1875, which produced
successfully until 1883, when a new and larger company, La Esperanza Sugar
Mill, was started with its mechanical base and production experience.
Meanwhile, Rogelio Leach called his brothers: Esteban (1860-1934), Walterio
(1858-1942), Guillermo (1851-1932), Normando (1867-1938) and Francisco
(1863-1934), who were arriving gradually.
The year 1883 arrives and Miguel Araoz forms a new partnership with the
Leach brothers and Messrs. Cornejo and Uriburu of the San Isidro Sugar Mill, to
undertake the construction of a larger capacity sugar mill whose machinery is
installed by the Leach brothers. This new mill is called “La Esperanza” and
began harvesting in 1883 (exactly 100 years ago with 101 harvests), adding new
equipment brought by Leach from England to the machinery of the original mill.
We can imagine the inconveniences and hardships that had to be overcome to
move the heavy machinery that was the precursor to the current industrial
potential of the San Francisco Valley of Jujuy from the Tucumán Station, the
railhead, but being so close to the tropics made the industry promising.
This society of Argentines and Englishmen forms a melting pot that
confuses Creole chivalry with the efficiency of British work. On the one hand,
British capital and technical expertise with faith in Argentine soil and laws, and
on the other, the confidence of Argentine gentlemen who offered friendship and
made their land available for better production. In 1886, after Araoz's death,
the siblings Leach continue in society with the
heirs at the head of the Company until 1890. Between 1886-1887 he arrived at
Saint Peter one terrible epidemic: Cholera, which It started
in Buenos Aires and spread throughout the country; with efforts its effects were
overcome.
Rogelio would not last long to see his greatest work and, victim of a cruel
illness, he died in Salta on April 21, 1889 at the early age of 36. The newspaper
“El Nacional” published in Salta, dated April 23, 1889 says: “One of its most
important members has disappeared in our city and the country has just lost one
of its greatest workers. Rarely has the feeling for the death of a man been so
intense and at the same time so general as that which moved the people upon
learning of the death of Mr. Rogelio Leach.
The mourning of his family is associated with that of the entire population
because we all esteemed him and he was undoubtedly worthy of our affection
and respect, the young worker who will no longer encourage with his manly spirit
the establishment of large and productive industries for the country. Don
Rogelio's life has been one of work and sacrifice. Thirty years ago, still young in
the early days of his youth, he set foot on the shores, bringing us the contingent
of his intelligence and his technical knowledge. From the very beginning, he
fought with noble energy for the establishment of the first sugar factory that was
intended to be established in this Province.
His unbreakable spirit and blind love of work overcame obstacles that
were insurmountable for any nature other than his own. To this end he
consecrated his heart, his days, his life, in short, his life, yes; in all the rigor of
the word, because it ends of surrender at the foot of
his work initiated by him. Salta and Jujuy
owe to Mr. Leach he establishment of its industry
sugar bowl. They are two towns subtracted from the gratitude of one man. The
name of Don Rogelio Leach always shines with the same colors that illuminated
his life and the sunset of his last day.
Because nature has rarely been so merciless in taking away such
precious lives in the prime of their existence, as it has been with this noble
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true beacons of light, that illuminate the path of hardship and triumph, of
honesty, of righteousness, of reality and of noble feelings. He had the right to die
in the shelter of our land and caressed by the sympathetic demonstrations of this
people to whom in life he was a model of private virtues."
This was the length of the tribute paid to Don Rogelio Leach 54 years
ago. His remains rested for exactly half a century in Salta, to be brought to La
Esperanza in 1940. The Department of San Pedro de Jujuy is also the repository
of the remains of Don Esteban Leach in 1934 and the memory of this man has
become a cult among the inhabitants of the Department, as evidenced by the
floral offerings that the neighbors continually place at his grave. The other
brothers also remember him fondly.
It is only fair to take into account the other companies that the Leach
brothers have created, the new productive sources in Jujuy that they have
unravelled and made fruitful, such as the exploitation of asphalt, thanks to which
the cities of Jujuy and Salta were able to astonish the country with their beautiful
paved streets, in days when the most important cities in the South could not
boast of such luxury; the Caleras de Cañadas and the tin exploitation in the
northwest massifs.
In 1894, the Leach brothers hired Dr. William C. Paterson, an illustrious
scientist who dedicated himself to studying and treating tropical diseases. In
1896, the Leach brothers brought from England, a few months after it was
commercially presented by Roënger, what was probably the first X-ray
equipment in Argentina. The Leach brothers are also credited with having
brought a certain amount of radio to Argentina for the first time. In the most
intimate field, personal and anonymous charity was the most prominent trait of
the Leach brothers.
An example of this is that young children of former employees of the
Ingenio were sent to Colleges and Universities thanks to the silent contributions
made by Don Walterio and Don Esteban, the two brothers who were most
closely and long-term linked to the industry, so as not to hurt the dignity of the
beneficiary. In sports, they were the initiators of the practice of football, polo,
cricket, motor racing, aviation, and horse racing. Don Esteban brought and flew
the first plane that arrived in these regions. The sports teams of the North, under
his direction, established with their performance the beginnings of sporting life in
Argentina.
It is also worth mentioning the well-deserved memory of a member of the
Leach family who does not appear on any plaque, but who played a very
important role in the adventure of these intrepid men: Miss Hermelinda Leach,
educated (like her twelve brothers, four of whom never saw this land) in the most
aristocratic English schools, abandoned the luxuries of an opulent home and
with a spirit of courage and adventure went to these places, then a jungle at its
greatest extent; without fear of the harshness of the climate or the absolute lack
of comfort, she looked after her brothers from the home she managed to create
for them here in replacement of the one they had abandoned in England.
With these few examples I intend to highlight that not only the sugar
industry motivated these tireless fighters who incorporated the wealth of their
creative energy into the evolution of the country, but they also did good without
showing off, their dominant qualities being kindness, simplicity and modesty,
their main virtue. Considering it to be of general interest and to complete some
information that may have escaped my notes, I am transcribing this article from a
publication called “Pagina de Plata”.
“The Leach Brothers and the Esperanza Sugar Mill”
From the newspaper “El Día” of 1945
When referring to the constructive work of the Leach brothers, Rogelio,
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occasion that the lands they worked did not scrimp on their favors and offered
them in an equitable toast of generous compensation for their meritorious and
tenacious effort. In the struggle waged against the uncultivated plain and the
hostile forest, they were victorious in battle, seed blood was shed and each
wound that crossed the face of the fields later healed in wonderful fruits that
made the personal fortune of each one of them and as men of healthy lineage
they dispensed at the same time the collective benefit.
It was not just a personal or selfish work, it was a common work based on
solid managerial talent that opened the way, shaping characters and conquering
horizons. There is not a single trace in the lives of the Leach brothers that has
not shown an altruistic purpose, a worthy corollary of a multiple and laborious
one, complemented by a temperament of absolute energy in the fulfillment of
duty. It is well said that: there would be no energy invested that would not have
its large reward; there would be no effort that would not perceive a higher return,
nothing is sterilized while the hand of work caresses it.
Hence, as an example for the new generations, it is absolutely necessary
to highlight those same figures whose effective work of gigantic proportions
proudly forms the pedestal of the grand monument that is erected to working
men. For those who knew how to temper themselves in the hard work, under the
burning sun of the scorching heat or resisting with calm firmness the icy winds of
the winter sky, the best of memories will always throb, that nothing could
overwhelm us, nothing could prevent them from realizing their magnificent
dreams.
And full of enthusiasm and love for the Enterprise, they smilingly scattered
the beneficial seed and their work was all the greater the more fruitful it was,
because in this way they contributed, perhaps without fully realizing it, to
propelling the new republic into a sea of prosperity, initiating for it a true era of
progress and fertility.
All these traits of incomparable nobility give us reason to affirm that the
death of each of these geniuses of work caused deep consternation in the vast
circle of their activities and relationships, who saw in each of those mournful
moments the disappearance of an invaluable element who knew how to
contribute with intelligence and practice initiatives, the meritorious product of his
brain and his intense work in the evolutionary process experienced by the
territory that was the scene of his great projects, then effective and beneficial
realities.
Management: The name of Mr. Ambrosio Alexander, current General
Manager of the “La Esperanza” Sugar Mill, is linked to this group of
businessmen. He has been based in the Department of San Pedro de Jujuy
since 1910, having worked in General Accounting and Administration,
respectively. Thus we see him act with the commitment worthy of his race,
calmly following the dignified path of work, where he was able to emerge with
meritorious and widespread prominence, becoming, through skillful talent and
persevering action, a figure of the highest significance in Banking and
Commerce.
Administration: in men who form numerous
communities in our country, it is common to see their ideas unified in a single
thought. It is from there that we are presented with the case of the Management
and Administration of the “La Esperanza” Sugar Mill, where, together with the
thoughts of two talented men, they form a unique force that moves without
stumbling or difficulties the complicated machinery of the administrative machine
of the considerable interests of the firm Leach Argentine Estates Limited. Mr.DG
Davidson Manager of the sugar mill that has been operating since 1926.
He is a person who stands out for his administrative skills, he has a
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country. When speaking with Mr. Alexander, he uses a soft accent in his words
and knows how to ask and order with exquisite kindness.
Secretariat: These two men of recognized merit are assisted by Mr. O. as
Secretary General. Ulfeldt, a young man, of a very careful culture and full of life
and enthusiasm for work. He knows, like few others, the mission he performs
and honorably follows the bright path that his elders left for him. He is only 34
years old and has a beautiful page of constant and consistent work under his
belt. His dynamic, frank and sincere temperament makes him a young
personality.
To reinforce our concepts, we transcribe an interesting chronicle by the
notable writer and traveling chronicler Don Pedro Bueno, which appeared in a
metropolitan magazine, which says: “Two kilometers from the city stands the
enormous mass of buildings that form the great sugar establishment “La
Esperanza”, owned by the Leach's Argentine Estates Ltda. Company. This
factory is, without a doubt, one of the most prized exponents of the country's
sugar industry. Its production capacity, its scientific and administrative
organization, and its decisive influence on the environment place the Leach Mill
at the forefront of its peers in the country.
It reminds us of the pleasant vision of Bella Vista, of Santa Ana, of San
Juan, of San Pablo and of Concepción, the exemplary sugar factories of
Tucumán, where industrial advances, discipline, intelligent cooperation between
employers and workers, culture and progress have formed an indestructible
beam that forges the Argentine future on the cornerstone of wealth and
civilization."
“Bishop Colombres, when he promoted the sugar industry in the last
century, freeing up labor in his first sugar mill in his nearby sugar mill in Salí,
could not have imagined the wonder he was setting in motion nor even dreamed
of what the industry could become under the creative, patriotic and humanitarian
energy of men like the Leach brothers, Hileret, Patrón Costas, Hill, García
Fernández, Posse, Frías, Padilla, Paz Posse, Nougués, Guzmán, Shiptón,
Terán and so many others.
Anything that could be said in praise of this sugar industrial establishment
would be taken by skeptics as praise paid for by the dollar, when in reality it
would only reflect the optimism and faith, the fervor and perseverance, the
desire for evolution and well-being that inspired those respected and beloved
civilizing "pioneers" called the Leach brothers.
“To say that from the desert, from nothing, prosperous, modern towns and
cities have arisen, with all the elements necessary to make life pleasant and the
effort rewarding, would sum it all up. Because it is enough to walk around the
facilities of the great factory, to see its perfect organization, to examine its
auxiliary buildings, the latest model machines, the housing for employees and
laborers, the distant colonies and his regime to know thatover
there has been made a homeland and
progress in the highest sense of those words. The
The owners of “La Esperanza” always rejected the rigid and narrow mould that
framed the physical and spiritual silhouette of the classic “fazendeiros”.
"These Leaches have been original even in being patterns of ingenuity
and by a harmonious concatenation of ideas we find an exact simile for them:
they are like Henry Ford, the American industrial wizard who created
cooperation between workers and companies, high salaries, annual bonuses
and unlimited franchises to permanently tie the men who collaborate in his
company to his company. Ford knew from experience that no one works harder
than someone who knows he is fighting for his own well-being and the
consolidation of his future.
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the owners of large factories know this assertion well. This is why the Leach
brothers have been successful and have achieved a reputation that goes beyond
the limits of the area to expand throughout the north, as an example of justice
and goodness regulated in the service of dignified work." “To the efforts of these
men, taken from a book by Smiles, San Pedro and its surroundings owe the
progress achieved in the potential evolution of its current wealth and its
civilization and culture. The owners of “La Esperanza” have had the genius to
welcome any idea about industries and jobs that would benefit the area.
And so scientific explorations have been undertaken on lands considered
to be oil-producing, promoting agriculture, fruit growing and many other
important initiatives. Calilegua and El Quemado attest to this assertion. In the
first, true fruit miracles have been performed, in the second, layers of black gold
adorn the new wealth hidden in the heart of the generous lands of Jujuy. Many
millions of pesos have been invested and thousands of homes have enjoyed the
paternal support of those who built Argentina's greatness."
“They never denied their financial contribution to anyone who sought to
establish a new industry or test a progressive procedure in the cultivation of
agriculture. We have seen large and small businesses develop across the wider
area under the financial support of the Leaches. Power plants, cigar and
cigarette factories, agricultural colonies, forest exploitation, mining studies,
speak eloquently of the work of the Leach brothers, who have carved their
extraordinary figures in the mold granted to those chosen for success.
We have spoken with humble laborers, with Mataco Indians, with
merchants, workers and industrialists about the personality of the owners of the
“La Esperanza” sugar mill and we have not heard a single voice of protest,
accusation or resentment towards them. As a general tacit consensus without
discussion seems to float in the air.” “Everyone appreciates their work and
praises their persons. They are perfect “gentlemen,” they tell us, generous,
dignified, serious and humanitarian. They were born to work and they work
alongside the most capable, without ever being doubled by continuous and
relentless effort.”
“There is in the opinions a kind of hidden feeling of deep sympathy and
gratitude towards them. They are not conceived of as despots, as exploiters,
according to the effective phrases of the exalted extremists, when they refer to
the bosses of all climates and countries. And if a boss is not criticized by his
subordinate, it means that his behavior is exemplary, dignified and humanitarian.
Can this statement be praise for the Leach brothers? We do not believe it,
because these men have the courage to know that they are good and noble,
without ostentation. They also reject self-interested flattery and courtship, and
this is an indication of mental nobility."
DR. William Cleland Paterson
The wise man who served Jujuy – From the magazine “Acción
Económica” by Pablo Balduin
San Pedro de Jujuy, the vital scene of the San Francisco de Jujuy Valley,
has perpetuated the name of Guillermo Paterson as an example for youth,
displaying what a noble mind with purity of ideals can achieve.
The acts of his life
The press has published various aspects of the life of this wise man. They
prefer to remember chronologically the main events of their existence, many of
which we, the people of San Pedro, remember with love and gratitude.
1894: Dr. Paterson arrives at Pampa Blanca (the railway terminal at that
time) to continue to San Pedro on horseback, bringing his brand new diploma as
a surgeon obtained from the University of Glasgow, Scotland, immediately
dedicating himself to organizing public assistance and researching with his
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 1902: He carried out 494 microscopic blood tests with very important
findings.
1904: Due to the prestige already obtained, he is worthy of the title of
"Honorary Delegate of the National Department of Hygiene" as a notable
microbiologist.
1911: He published the book “On malarial fevers in Jujuy”, the first work
of its kind to appear in South America.
1912: He was appointed Director of the Bacteriological Institute of
Tucumán by the president of the Department of Hygiene, Dr. Malbrán.
1914: He was appointed advisor to the National University of Tucumán.
1905: He was appointed Professor of Bacteriology and Microbiology at
the University.
1916: He returns to “La Esperanza” rejoining his
I work as a doctor, developing a scientific activity that is worthy of inclusion in
special technical pages.
1917: He is elected president of the Deliberative Council
Together with Patricio Carrizo, Pedro Carrizo, Emilio Lozano, Justino Riobó and
Guido Merlani, and then the Mayor Dr. Lucio Ortiz, he hands over the Mayor's
Office to Dr. Paterson on December 18, 1926. As an expression of its immediate
public function, the following journalistic information from that time can be cited:
“The arrangement of the Market ordered by the Municipal authorities is about to
be completed. With the repairs and improvements introduced, the San Pedro
Market will no longer be an unhygienic lunchbox.” It means that Dr. Paterson
looked out for public health in every way he acted.
1926: He served as President of the first meeting of the Argentine
Society of Northern Regional Pathology, created by Professor Dr. Salvador
Mazza.
1927: He presented very important works on medical entomology to the
Institution.
These and much more are the facts of Dr. Paterson who came to Jujuy to
spread good. His sensitivity is influenced by his attachment to the land and the
customs of this new America; his refinement in music, his pleasure in adventure
when he goes up the Bermejo River, his accurate political opinions on purely
human bases; in short, his qualities make him worthy of all tributes. So much so
that in 1960, that is, 14 years after his death, his bust was unveiled in the
Hospital he founded.
Once again, the affection with which the people thanked such a legitimate
act of recognition is palpable. This spontaneous affection is reflected with good
reason, since it is possible to imagine the kind man par excellence when one
knows intimate things, one of which I allow myself to comment on in order to
also remember the educational cultural aspect of Dr. Paterson.
Decree of Honors
National University from Tucumán-03/28/46-Exp. 1343-R-946
Seen: “that on the 26th of this month Dr. Guillermo Paterson passed away
in San Pedro de Jujuy” and
Considering: "that the deceased was a member of the Council
Founding Superior of the University of Tucumán, who structured the first
foundations of this house of studies and held the position of Professor of
Bacteriology at the Higher School of Chemistry and Agriculture.”
1928: He also became linked to this University as a “Corresponding
Member” appointed by the Honorable Superior Council in March 1916.”
1929: In addition to these well-deserved university degrees, Dr.
Paterson distinguished himself for his research in the field of Pathology and for
his dedication to solving the problems of endemic diseases in Northern
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 For all these reasons: “The Rector of the University of Tucumán,
Resolves:
Art. 1st.- To support the University in mourning for the death of Dr.
Guillermo C. Paterson.
Art. 2nd.- Pass this note of condolence to the family of the deceased with
a transcription of this Resolution.
Prudencio Santillán, Rector - Nicolás Di Lella (h), Secretary General, Alberto
Espíndola Deputy Secretary General.
Salvador Canuto Martinez
At the request of the President of the Cultural Extension Commission,
Prof. Ernestina Acosta, Don Salvador C. Martínez gave the following lecture to
the high school students of the Normal School in the Session Room of the
Deliberative Council. In it he recounts the main events of his life in San Pedro,
his aspirations and achievements, enabling the writing to be a true
autobiography.
Don Eugenio Tello, one of the distinguished sons of Jujuy, governed this
Province between the years 1683 and 1885, since the governing period was
then only two years, and Messrs. The Aráoz Brothers were the owners of the
San Pedro Sugar Mill, located in this town where there was a small village in
which some of its workers lived. Governor Tello, a lover of the progress of the
Province, conceived the happy idea in 1883 of providing the Department of San
Pedro with a town that would be its capital and with that purpose he made
arrangements to cede to the Government a sufficient extension of land for such
a purpose; as the solution was delayed due to the logical opposition of the
landowners, he decided to make a trip on horseback, which was the only means
of transportation, from the city of Jujuy in order to discuss the problem with them
and solve it amicably without having to pass an expropriation law.
Once here, Mr. Aráoz Brothers, kindly made him a guest at the Hall,
where they resided and there they discussed one on one such interesting matter
for the government, as well as a delicate one for the industrialists, who resisted
accessing it with weighty arguments such as these lands being the site of the
sugar establishment. There was a moment when the discussion was almost
over, when Mr. Carlos Aráoz asked the governor with what money the
government could buy those lands; then Mr. Tello, without hesitation, replied that
they should agree to the request and not worry about the payment, because he
had the solution.
Since the government was poor in resources, this fence was opposed,
however, Mr. Aráoz agreed to Mr. Tello's request and gave the solution stating
that the operation would be carried out by the Executive Power issuing a
Decree, commissioning Mr. Aráoz Brothers to sell the plots of land on behalf of
the Provincial Government, so that in each sale they would receive their amount.
Once this proposal was accepted, 25 blocks of land were divided into lots, as
can be seen in the Official Plan drawn up by Engineer Kage in 1895, of which I
have an original copy, with the signature of this gentleman.
This is why the purchase and sale tickets for these lands said more or
less: "As commissioner of the Excmo. Government of the Province, we have
received from Don............................................................................................ the
amount of $...................m/n in payment for land lot No.............................,of
.......................................the
Block No.……….of the Official Map of this Town, San Pedro de Jujuy, date
……… .Signed: by Araoz Hnos. Carlos Araoz".
And those tickets became public deeds.
The story you have heard is, for me, the definitive origin of the town of
San Pedro, and I heard it from the lips of Mr. Tello, who came from Buenos Aires
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smile "that he was going to store oxygen." The founder of this town had a great
vision, because San Pedro soon led the way among the towns in the other
Departments, until it became this progressive city, which is a source of pride for
the Province.
San Pedro, according to the Official Plan to which I have referred,
consisted of 25 blocks, of which Block 1 has only 6 Lots; Block 13 was intended
for the square that was in the flat the name of General
Cold and the remaining
They have each a 12 Lots, of the which 8
They are from one extension
of 28.75 x 38 meters and those in the center 2 looking from North to South and
from South to North and another 2 looking from East to West and from West to
East, measure 19.50 x 57.50 meters; Lots No. 1, 2 and 3 were from the Old
Cemetery and were donated by Mr. Aráoz Hnos., destined for the Church, and
No. 4 for the Municipality, with the respective buildings being built on them. In
summary, 282 lots were allocated for the town.
Also donating were Mr. Araoz Brothers. Lots No. 11 and 12 of Block No.
12 for the School, where the building of School No. 2 stands, today called
“Domingo Teófilo Pérez”, in homage to the great deceased Jujuy native who was
one of the most prominent sons of Jujuy and a national figure. When the plan
was drawn up and the plot was divided into lots, there was construction in:
• In Block No. 1 Lots No. 1, 2 and part of 4 and
6. Lots 3 and 4 were rented for the School.
• In Block No. 2 Lot No. 1 on the street
Aristóbulo del Valle, part of lots No. 8 and 9; on Alberdi Street, lots 5, 6 and
7.
• In the Apple No. 3 the LotsNo. 1, 2 and 11.
• In the Apple No. 4 the LotsNo. 1, 2, 3 and 4.
• In the Apple No. 5 the LotsNo. 1, 2, 3 and 4.
• Block 6, completely without buildings.
• In Block No. 9, Lots No. 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 9 and 10.
• In Block No. 10 Lots No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9 and
10, Lot No. 8 belonged to the Old Police.
• In Block 11, Lots No. 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 9, 10 and
12. Number 10 was the house rented for the Post Office, Civil Registry and
Justice of the Peace.
• In the Apple No. 12 Lots 1, 2and3.
• In the Apple No. 13 intended for the square.
• In the Apple No. 14, Lot No. 2.
• In the Apple No. 15, Lot No. 5.
• Apple No. 16 all without building.
• In the Apple No. 17, Lot No. 1.
• Block No. 18, Lots No. 1 and 2 donated for the
Church and No. 4 for the Municipality.
• In the Apple No. 19, Lots No. 3 and 8.
• In the
8, 9 and 10.
Apple No. 20, Lots No.1, 4, 5, 7,

• In the
10 and 11.
Apple No. 21, Lots No.1, 3, 4, 8,

• The Block No. 22, 23, 24 and 25, all without edification.
In total there were 65 buildings, all of raw material, tile roofs, whose style
can be appreciated today in the house that the Canetti family lived in until
recently, on Alberdi Street, which has not had any modifications to its front; the
part that remains on the corner of Aristóbulo del Valle and Alberdi; Lot No. 10 of
Block 11 on Miguel Aráoz Street, the house on Mitre Street Lot 3 of Block 10, the
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of old buildings from the period I am referring to. In addition to the buildings
mentioned, on 9 de Julio Street on the east side, somewhat outside the current
line, there was a house owned by Mrs. Manuela Flemig de Aráoz, known to this
day as the railroad workers' house, which was purchased by Don Abraham
Machicado and currently belongs to the heirs of Don Salomón Herrera.
On the same street corner with Bolivia, with a building of no major
importance, there was a house owned by Don Miguel Rivero, today the heirs of
Don Juan Zamar, currently having a modern building for business and family
home, where the brothers Fado and Yodat Zamar live. On the corner opposite
the previous one there was another house that belonged to Don José Manuel
Armas, today owned by the heirs of Don Chibli Ubeid, also with a modern
building today. On Miguel Aráoz Street at the eastern end, there was the San
Pedro Room, home of Mr. Aráoz Hnos., when the sugar mill was located in this
town and later by Messrs. Leach's Hnos. where they had their desks installed in
addition to those of La Esperanza.
Next there was the house which, with some modifications, belongs to Don
Antonio G. Carrizo, where the Foreman Don Javier Córdoba and his family lived,
as well as Don Federico Figueroa, who was the only shoemaker and also a
hairdresser in the place. Next were the houses of Doña Carmen Cortez de
Calderón, Don José Cabrera, Don Andrés Cisneros, then a small house that was
in front of the Police Station, owned by the Sugar Mill, the house of Don Pedro
Opulencia in front of what is now Shell and finally the farm in front of what is
today the Guillermo C. Hospital. Paterson, which was a farm lease owned by
Don Martín Yanci; with the exception of the farm, the occupants had deeds
granted by Messrs. Aráoz Hnos., for special considerations such as having been
old employees of the Sugar Mill.
In the place known today as “El Alto”, that is, in “La Loma”, there was a
house to which some modifications have been made, in which Don Delfín
Ibarbaiz lived, owner of a leather tannery with the calicantos on the ground floor,
in front of the current Electric Power Plant. The Church, the School, the Police,
the Post Office, the Civil Registry, the Justice of the Peace, the Municipal
Commission held its sessions in the San Pedro Room; there were no banks,
libraries, markets, hotels, slaughterhouses, or hospitals; there was no cinema,
no recreational centers, or pavement of any kind. There was no telegraph or
railroad.
As for mobility, there was only the horse-drawn carriage owned by Mr.
and Mrs. Leach Hnos. and a planter with elastic bands by Don Nery Figueroa.
The trips were made on horseback and to take the train it was necessary to go
to the stations of Perico or Pampa Blanca, which could not be done during the
flooding of the Río Grande or San Pedro because there was no bridge; to go to
the city of Jujuy the trip was made on horseback along a very narrow horseshoe
path, which served as a basis for the current motor road. The bridge over the
San Pedro River was built during the Government of Dr. Fenelón Quintana
(Presidency of Dr. Ortiz) through the efforts of neighbor Emilio Lozano.
There was no running water in the town and water was bought at $0.10 a
bucket and $0.80 for a Bordeaux bottle, from carts owned by Don Martín Sáenz
and another by Don Pedro Barcelona, both Spanish, who brought it from the
Arroyo; the entirely poor people took it from a ditch that ran from South to North
on the left side of Mitre Street and from those that go to Providencia and Ingenio.
To take a bath it was necessary to travel to Arroyo San Pedro on horseback or
on foot. The public lighting was kerosene-powered, paid for by the Municipal
Commission, which paid a police officer a supplement to repair and light the
lamps.
There was mail once a week; the correspondence was brought by horse
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little bell, which was the announcement that it had arrived. There was a
telephone through which we were connected with the city of Jujuy, Las Cañadas,
Pampa Blanca and Salta, and locally, with the different lots of the sugar mill as
well as with Ledesma and Calilegua.
The speaker arrived in this town on December 31, 1897, with the position
of Director of School No. 2, which since my performance is mixed, with a
monthly salary of $85.m/n. Since before and with a small number of students
there was one for boys and another for girls, the first one in charge of the Normal
Teacher Don Belisario Ruiz and the second one under the direction of the
Normal Teacher Mrs. Teresa Carrillo de Ortiz, who resigned at the end of the
year from their positions and my appointment was to start a Mixed School. I
brought a thoughtful letter of introduction from Mr. Pedro J., President of the
General Council of Education. Bertrés for Mr. Guillermo Leach, who was
President of the local School Board.
I showed up on January 2, 1898, having been fortunate enough to be
received with the best welcome, so much so that, knowing the delay in paying
teachers' salaries, he generously offered me to collect my wages at the Leach's
Brothers' Office. up to date, extending special power in favor of Mr. Horacio G.
Pémberton, a resident of the city of Jujuy, to collect my assets and deliver them
in turn to said gentlemen. As you can see, it was a sign of generosity, an
unexpected lottery, a firm step, considering that teachers were owed up to 14
months of salary.
From that moment on I had the unbeatable good will of Don Guillermo and
then I gradually got to know and get to know the other brothers who also gave
me the same consideration with the most frank and determined support;
needless to say, I did everything in my power to respond worthily to the
friendship and trust shown to me.
There was a shop and warehouse in the town owned by the Sugar Mill,
others belonging to Messrs. Pinilla and Tornero, Juan Elias and Antonio
Fortunato, warehouses of Don Sixto Valle, Jose O. Marsikani, Miguel Rivero and
Martin Yanci; a pool hall and bar owned by Don Inocente Rubio, butcher shops
owned by Don Macedonio Suarez, Jose Rosales and Jacinto Gonzalez, silver
shop owned by Don Lorenzo Lizarraga and Nestor Gomez, blacksmith shop
owned by Don N. Zerda, saddlery of Don Carmen Gómez, carpentry of Don
José B. Iñigo, bakery of Don Norberto Sáez, pharmacy of Don Pedro Opulencia
and Quintín Aguirre and a cockfighting ring of Don Lorenzo Lizárraga.
The school had only 1st and 2nd grades and operated in two small rooms
that did not meet the necessary conditions for such a purpose and that no longer
exist; the breaks were given in the street where the troops of cars that came
from Orán, Calilegua, Ledesma and La Esperanza passed, that street was part
of the so-called "Camino de las Marchas", through which sugar, alcohol, fruits
and other products were taken to the Pampa Blanca Station to be loaded onto
the train. Of course, recess in such conditions was a danger for the students and
the owner, Mrs. Celestina de Terán, did not allow them to enter the back yard
because she had a grove of orange trees, sweet lemons and custard apples and
she was afraid that the children would cut some of the fruit, which forced me to
look for another location for the School.
In 1899, it operated in the house located in front, with three rooms. wider
and with a patio for breaks; but
It was clearly uncomfortable because it was the property where part of has
built Don Jorge Baiud married to
Ernestina S. Balduin and in another Sleive is established with his workshop
called “Barabora”; this circumstance forced me to look for another more
appropriate location, having obtained the house on the corner of Mitre and A
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retreading workshop. In the meantime, and during those years, I insistently
sought the construction of a school building with the Government and the
Honorable Council of Education that would meet the pedagogical requirements,
be spacious, and look to the future.
I was fortunate to obtain satisfactory results and on July 10, 1906, with
the assistance of the Minister of Government Dr. Daniel Ovejero, high civil and
military authorities, the Inspector of Schools of the Province Don Samuel
Castañeda, numerous distinguished people from the city of Jujuy, a large
number of residents of this town, Ingenio and Lotes, the official inauguration of
the current building of School No. 2, today Domingo T. Pérez, at which event the
appointed National Inspector and Don José Antonio Aráoz spoke; I also spoke,
happy and content with the success achieved; the construction was carried out
by Mr. Perondi and Mr. Puccioni; after the inauguration a great banquet was
served at Don Sebastián Segovia's hotel.
That was part of the work I had proposed, but it was also necessary to
increase the grades and raise the category of the School given that the first year
I worked alone at the head of it and only in September I obtained the
appointment of Assistant Teachers. The following year two more teachers
created new grades and I must declare in the name of truth that my struggle was
not so much with the students, but with many parents who protested every time
a grade was created and their children's work was taken away from them; but
tenacious in my efforts I managed to make the students love the School.
Parents noticed the progress of their children and ended up supporting
my tenacious work and that is how the School had up to 6th Grade the same
year as the Belgrano School called Nº 1, through the efforts of both Directorates
and with the programs resolution of the H. C. of Education and the programs for
aspiring Provincial Teachers. In 1903 the Telegraph Office was opened and in
January 1904 the Railway reached Ledesma, and since then the number of
businesses and buildings has multiplied; if my memory serves me right, in 1937
the sale of land south of Miguel Aráoz Street began, followed by new plots that
were soon populated, thus extending the town to the front of the Mill.
The population also spread to the El Polígono neighborhoods, on the right
side of the road to La Posta (this town no longer exists), on the left side of the
road to Parapetí and on the one that goes to Providencia, and it would not be
difficult for the city to one day be united with these lots of the Ingenio. During the
progressive actions of Mayor Don José Baissac, curbs and gutters were built
and uniform mosaic sidewalks were made, and the Government of the Liberating
Revolution ordered and carried out the paving of the city, which changed its
appearance and currently extends the paving to the Barrio Obrero.
In 1904 there were horse-drawn carriages and in 1918 Don Vicente
Cabrera brought the first Ford rental car; and later Don Gregorio Calongo did the
same. Today we have cars and trucks in quantity and bus companies from the
Brothers. Balut, by the Brothers. Ruiz and Atahualpa, which provide good
service for traveling to Jujuy, Salta, Ledesma and even Oran, and also to the
different Lotes del Ingenio, Santa Clara, Arroyo Colorado, San Juan de Dios,
Santa Barbara and even Palma Sola. Among the advances achieved by San
Pedro is the Popular Library “Domingo F. Sarmiento”, founded on September 10,
1911, today with its own building; the Shooting and Gymnastics Society founded
in 1914, having its building inaugurated on August 3, 1937; the Church
inaugurated in 1927.
The City Hall, the Banco de la Nación, with its own building, the Banco de
la Provincia, the Banco Comercial with its own house, Aguas Corrientes
inaugurated on April 6, 1919, the mountain road to Jujuy that was inaugurated
on July 13 of that same year, both with the presence of Governor Dr. Horacio
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the Public Baths and Sanitary Works, the Old Market on the corner of Alberdi
and Sarmiento, the New Market on Rogelio Leach and Gobernador Tello streets,
the El Mundo and Tango Bar movie theaters, the Social Club, the Athletic Club
with Swimming Pool, the Electric Power Plant, the Maternal Center, the San Luis
Clinics of the Drs. Alsina, Herrera and others, that of Dr. Carlos A. Claverie, the
Saint Peter of Drs. Stemberg, the car and spare parts sales houses, gasoline
pumps of Vicente and Luis Fortunato, Alfredo Baiud, García Rubio, Montiel and
Co. and Alonso Falcon.
Five pharmacies, ice factories and two soda and non-alcoholic beverage
factories, several sawmills and furniture factories, the Victoria and Europa hotels
and a boarding house. There are the Spanish, Syrian-Lebanese and Workers'
Societies. We have a Rotary Club with 28 members. I have reviewed the main
advances but the one that deserves special mention is the one that refers to
public education; I will mention the Domingo T. Pérez, the Professional Women's
School, the Industrial School of the Nation, the Commercial School, the Mixed
Night School, the Almirante Brown School, the teaching of French in the Library
and of English on Aristóbulo del Valle Street. A large school building is being
built on the site of the former slaughterhouse, which was demolished to make
way for a modern one, which is in the process of being completed.
After I retired, the government considered me useful and I held the
position of honorary titular Justice of the Peace for several periods; in the
exemplary Government of Dr. Buitrago, I was named Municipal Mayor for four
years and had as Secretary my great friend Don Antonio Bordallo Puparelli, with
whom we undertook the construction of the Municipal building; the
corresponding plans were made, the work was put out to tender for $111,000
m/n and awarded for $87,000 m/n to the Constructors Mr. Delgado and Greppi.
We had the good fortune to lay the foundation stone and carry out the
construction of this Palace, which we inaugurated on February 24, 1940, with the
assistance of Mr. Governor, his Ministers, and the National Senator, Eng.
Herminio Arrieta, senior authorities and people. I have told you what the remote
village was like, where only the rumors of civilization could barely reach, and I
have mentioned the main and considerable advances achieved to this day
thanks to the efforts of its inhabitants, in the shadows of the chimneys.
I believe it is appropriate to suggest that with the contribution of the
Municipality and the People, the Municipal Commissioner undertakes the task of
placing a bust of the founder of this town on the street that bears his name, a
well-deserved tribute to the former National Senator of Jujuy and Governor of
Chubut, Don Eugenio Tello.
Students of 3rd, 4th and 5th Year of the Mixed Normal School, you know
that the flow of patriotic love that from generation to generation us
have transmitted the heroes May and July, ha
been cultivated with love and tenderness in a atmosphere unique, the
School. Always rush to that Sanctuary where you will receive in your spirit, with
sweet teaching, the best fruit that the Homeland offers you, who founds in youth,
hope and its future.
SERAPIO S. SORIA
Article published in the local magazine “Imagen” by Dr. Miguel Ubeid.
“Many people from San Pedro today wonder who Don Serapio Soria was,
in whose honour the old Esperanza street in our city was named. This ignorance
comes from our schools where our history has not yet begun to be taught, nor
that of the benefactors of the Patria Chica, so closely linked to it… Let's say that
Serapio Soria was born in Santa María (Catamarca) on November 14, 1880. In
the city of Catamarca he completed his second year of secondary school, but
was forced to abandon his studies, deprived of the support of his father who had
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 He lived for some years in Salta and in 1907 he settled permanently in
San Pedro with a general store, in partnership first with Mr. Horacio and
Bernardino Sánchez and then with Mr. Ángel Cejas, managing to amass a
modest fortune. In 1909 he married Mrs. Rosa Fernández, a faithful and
constant companion in his commercial and public activities.
From this happy union three sons were born: Rogelio Antonio, Miguel
Ángel –heir to his innate goodness and his vocations, current Justice of the
Peace and President re-elected for some years in the Tiro y Gimnasia Society-
and Rafael; and five daughters: Blanca Rosa, Juana Elisa, Sara Julia, Mercedes
and Elsa. They all formed their own homes in San Pedro, perpetuating the
example of their parents. Serapio Soria, a merchant, had a naturally calm, jovial
and extroverted character, was frank in his speech and had a natural gift for
people. Few had guessed then the formidable fighter that was revealed from the
first issue of his newspaper "El Progreso del Norte", published on April 14, 1911,
a historic date, since it marks the appearance of the first San Pedro newspaper.
In its pages, week by week for 15 years, Serapio Soria records all the
common and transcendental events of a people who, despite all the vicissitudes,
fight and progress without ceasing. His constant, sincere and courageous
preaching is echoed by the country's major newspapers such as "La Nación",
which reproduces verbatim the words of Progreso del Norte (Nov. 1913):
"Attacked by anthrax, malaria, pneumonia, measles and sunstroke, drowned in
the ground, without potable water to drink, without doctors or Autonomous
Municipality, despite its 6,000 inhabitants and its $30,000 in income, the town of
San Pedro is almost dying.
How could it not disappear if in the month of July 1913 there were 104
deaths against 26 births, and so on almost every month. In issue 140 of its
weekly magazine dated September 12, 1913, it calls for the installation of
electric power service to replace the poor streetlights at the Banco de la Nación
Branch, the Municipal Market and Slaughterhouse. He was one of the founders
of the “Sarmiento” Public Library and founder and President of the Shooting and
Gymnastics Society; as a correspondent for “El Orden” of Tucumán and “La
Prensa” of Buenos Aires, he gave national importance to local events.
His passion for philately and numismatics shows him to be a man with a
multifaceted personality. Identified with the ideals of the Radical Civic Union of
San Pedro, supported by other remembered radicals such as Odilón Leiva and
Javier Córdoba. From its ranks, it made public the sad exploitation of sugar
workers, the servile submission of the official regime to the sugar monopoly, the
cruel reality of absolutist foreign domination of a piece of Argentine soil, and the
parody of democracy that served as the finishing blow to the Government's
concealment and maintenance of hired assassins: "You know, and be very
careful about putting yourself in the police's sights," it warned like a fatal
premonition.
Honest as he was, neither favors nor threats could bribe him, only death
managed to silence his brave voice. A police commissioner was the servile
emissary who, on December 8, 1926, with evident premeditation and treachery,
killed him with four shots at point-blank range while Soria was carrying out his
accounting duties for the Delgado Albarracín firm of Fraile Pintado. Such is the
popular indignation and the repercussions of his death due to the same esteem
enjoyed by Soria, that Governor Villafañe has no choice but to allow his alleged
protégé to be sentenced to eight years in prison.
As an affront to justice, he would later spend those years more in freedom
than in prison. His funeral was a testament to his deep popular esteem, given
the multitude that was present, delegations from Salta, Jujuy and other towns to
bid farewell to their coreligionist, who was dead rather than defeated. Tributes
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with the official presence of the Government of Jujuy and a Radical delegation
from the Federal Capital.
Much will still be said about this exemplary man from San Pedro, humble
at heart but great in his faith, in his vocation to serve his fellow man, in his
honesty, capacity for work, selflessness, in short, in everything that makes a
man worthy of esteem and the deserved memory of his peers. He will be forever
linked to our history, to the origin of many institutions and, above all, to
journalism, which was his greatest passion.”
The murder of Serapio S. Soria, which moved San Pedro
The local newspaper “El Progreso Radical”, founded on October 1, 1921
by the Director and Editor F. Guzmán Indarte, in its issue of December 18, 1926,
when Mr. Serapio S. was already Director. Soria, on his first page, titles: “Like an
electrifying lightning bolt, its devastating action will sow misery on those who
committed the cowardly crime.” “The murder of our Director Mr. Serapio S.
Soria, the case has been completely solved and all that is needed is for justice to
be restored in order to prosecute the guilty barbarians.”
“We can still hear the formidable cry of protest, filled with anguish and
tears, with which the people of San Pedro condemned the cowardly crime
committed indiscriminately against our director, Mr. Serapio S. Soria, on
Wednesday the acute pain, the harsh reality of the tragic departure, distilling in
them, the bitter arrival of the breakdown..."
"For this reason we want to pay our tribute to the memory of the brave
fighter who fell betrayed but never defeated, reflecting in its depth the indelible
projection of the protest, like a castigating slogan to the cowards who never read
Sarmiento: "Ideas cannot be killed" and who therefore perhaps ignore that the
reason is the most beautiful exponent of it human and that
the
force gross, exponent to in turn of the barbarism, No is
precisely the call to extinguish that inextinguishable beacon of the ideal with
which the crime was discovered and the truth was always reflected."
"The death of our director is, of course, the tragic corollary of an era of
struggle and tenacity, always heard in court. But it doesn't matter, so much evil...
In all times, the great works were rewarded with the cross of blood or the heavy
chain of prison for their generous parents." “Fighting against barbarians, fighting
against the savage tribes of wealthy and bossy people, has always been the
most risky mission of cannibalistic men, whether material or moral, always
devouring the son of progress, in order to preserve their dark encampments.”
“So much evil does not matter, we repeat it… we carry justice as our
emblem and our banner, held up by a noble cause, the cause of duty.” “Do you
want to put an end to the free press? Kill reason, justice and talent. Do not kill
honest parents who, by fighting for their daily bread, seek collective progress.
With this you have only managed to link our lives to the black link of an endless
and heavy sentence of ruin and misery." "The murder of our director, Mr.
Serapio S. Soria, the case has been completely solved and we are only waiting
for the restoration of Justice to prosecute the barbaric culprits"
Telegrams of condolences
Addressed to the Minister of the Interior:
San Pedro de Jujuy, December 9, 1926. Mr. Minister of the Interior Dr.
Jasé P. Tambourine. Buenos Aires.
"I have not yet recovered from the shock caused by the treacherous
murder of my husband, Serapio S. Soria, Director of the newspaper "El Progreso
Radical", who leaves a home with nine children helpless, received the new blow
that the murderer has made public statements that he will only remain in prison
for a short time." "As this would confirm the rumors of a premeditated political
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S. AND. asking for justice in case this rumor is confirmed.” "I greet HE with the
greatest consideration." Rosa F. from Soria.
Addressed to Mr. Manuel Fernandez
-Jujuy, December 9, 1926, 2:00 p.m. (urgent)- Mr. Manuel Fernández,
San Pedro.
"Delegation will be there at five thirty." Teodoro Sanchez de Suatamente".
Of condolences
- Salta, December 9, 1926 - Mrs. Rosa F. from Soria - San Pedro.
"We are deeply saddened by your immense pain." - Casiano de Abasólo
and Mrs.
- Jujuy, December 9, 1926 - (8.16 hours) Family of
Serapio Soria-San Pedro.
"We accompany you in your pain. “We’re taking the train today” - Miguel
A. Tanco
- Jujuy, December 9, 1926 - Widow of Soria - San Pedro.
"Please accept my sincere condolences" - Isidoro Pacheco.
- Salta, December 9, 1926 - Mrs. Rosa F. from Soria-San Pedro.
"We do not find resignation in Soria's death. “We all cried inconsolably” -
Felisa and Rosaura
- Oran, December 9, 1926 - Widow of Soria - San Pedro.
"I extend my deepest and most sincere condolences to you on the
passing of your husband and good friend, Serapio S. "Soria" - Thomas Rufino
- Ledesma Sugar Mill, December 9, 1926 - Mrs. Rosa F. from Soria-San
Pedro.
"I share the feeling of irreparable loss, sending you my deepest
condolences" – Campos
Notes of Condolence
- San Pedro de Jujuy, December 9, 1926
Mrs. Rosa Fernandez de Soria - Present
For my consideration:
On behalf of the Spanish Society of Mutual Aid of San Pedro de Jujuy,
which I have the honor of presiding, we express our deepest condolences for the
irreparable loss of your worthy husband and contributing member of this Society,
Mr. Serapio S. Soria. We accompany you in the immense pain that overwhelms
you and your family. Please accept our most sincere condolences and we send
you our warmest regards. Antonio Bordallo, President - Francisco Gómez,
Secretary
- La Providencia (San Pedro), December 9, 1926 - Family of Serapio S.
Soria - Present
Deepest condolences - Mr. GW Muir
- Armando Ugarte, accompanies Mrs. Rosa Viuda de Soria in her just
pain and feels the irreparable loss of the good friend who knew how to be so
great and loyal in life and wishes conformity and Christian resignation to all.
-Jose T. Lizárraga and family accompany Mrs. Rosa R. of Soria in his
misfortune - San Pedro de Jujuy, December 9, 1926
-Mr. Ambrosio Alexander - To the Soria family, my sincere condolences -
Ingenio La Esperanza, December 9, 1926.
Thank You Note
“To those who, demonstrating the sincerity of their hearts and the emotion
of their affections, came to this house when pain cast a shadow over our souls
with the sinister veil of anguish.” "To those who, with their words of comfort, tried
to resign us to the immense and horrible reality." “We send our gratitude to them,
as well as to the inconsolable family of the late and courageous director of this
seminary, who in life was Don Serapio Soria and who, despite what happened,
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Epitaph
Serapio Soria, victim of a commissioner Only a treacherous
crime of this kind Was capable of thus restricting thought
Breaking the journalist's soul to death The criminal achieved his
planned intent Journalist who fought for his ideal And never
thought that a deceitful traitorous hand Would act in such a
cowardly, disloyal way... Only in Fraile Pintado, the
commissioner prepared Acting with intent to partisan revenge,
Revolver in hand and brought from the same police He was
going to consummate that deed of already lapidary blood In the
heat of obfuscated passions and annihilated everything.
J. TO. of C. - San Martín - (Buenos Aires), December 14, 1926 What the Press
said inside and outside the Province From the local newspaper “La
Esperanza”
“This is truly the year of robberies and heinous murders, the major
newspapers fill entire pages with police incidents.” "Here we have fresh
memories such as the exploits of Pelayo Alarcón and Juan Agüero and two
recent murders, one in Jujuy, on Monday in the person of Amo Bruseghini and
on Wednesday in Fraile Pintado, the victim being Mr. Serapio S. Soria…” “The
news of this became known at dusk, spreading in a moment and causing stupor
and indignation.” “His body was brought in on Wednesday night by freight train,
arriving in San Pedro at approximately one in the morning. Despite the lateness
of the night, there were many people at the station waiting for the body, which
was transported to the house where he lived and where his family lives.”
"The deceased lived in San Pedro for about twenty years. He dedicated
his activities to commerce and the last few years to the printing press, where he
published "El Progreso Radical", which he managed and directed. Despite being
very active, luck has not been on his side and when he died he left no fortune
other than the printing press. “He leaves behind an inconsolable wife and eight
children, all minors. We who have always fought in the opposing ranks,
recognize and respect your ideas. Progressive and peaceful, despite having a
brave pen, free of vices and helpful."
“We are enemies of violence and even more so of the abuse of force and
weapons when we condemn the abominable murder, which is always
unjustified.” “Hope bows reverently before the grave of its fallen colleague.”
From “The Voice of the North” of Salta
“With the murder of the consistent radical Serapio S. Soria, carried out by
the brave police of the “black bird”, which in the final days of your command
It is proposed by seen, leave a sad
remembrance of oneself, the way in which the electoral contest will develop is
evident in that the jujuy people
is committed to choosing who will replace the current Governor imposed by the
tyrannical evil intervention, Carlos F. Gomez”. “Through the telegram received
from Jujuy by a friend of ours and which we publish below, we have been
informed of the crime carried out by one of the many heartless hitmen that the
“black bird” is counting on to win the election.”
“Jujuy, December 8, 1926 - Mr. Segundo Fernandez
Perez - J. M. Leguizamon 169 – Salta: I just received news of the murder of
Serapio Soria in Fraile Pintado; the radicals will move to San Pedro tomorrow, I
ask for your assistance. Greetings - Miguel A. “Tanco”.
“Serapio S. Soria, owner and director of “El Progreso Radical”, had a
prominent role within the Radical Party; he was active in it since his youth,
contributing all his activity and enthusiasm to the cause, being one of those who
formed the Radical Party in San Pedro de Jujuy. His entire life was a living
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eight children to whom he devoted all his affection and care. “In the face of acts
of such crude savagery as the murder of Mr. Serapio S. Soria, it is not possible
to remain without reproaching and execrating, not only the material author of the
crime, but also those who undoubtedly forced the murderer to commit such a
brutal and ferocious crime."
"That is the vaunted freedom that the ill-fated governor of Jujuy boasts of,
and it is to be expected that if the National Government does not make a prompt
and radical effort, the people of Jujuy will have to spend a few more days of
mourning and deep sorrow, given the need to impose a candidate for governor,
using the only means at their disposal, the brutal force of their brave police."
“As soon as we receive detailed reports of the crime, we will duly make
them public, because the deceased, whom we were fortunate enough to meet
and honor with his friendship, had our affection and that is why we are prepared
to work hard until the accomplices of the perpetrator are revealed, if there are
any.” “Meanwhile, I would like to extend my deepest condolences to his grieving
wife and children for the loss of their husband and father, while we pray that God
grants them the necessary resignation to bear such an irreparable loss.”
EMANUEL CONTA
Don Emanuel, as we affectionately called him, had the task of being a
pioneer in teaching, in public service, in all kinds of social activity; for this reason
he is described as a neighbor characterized by kindness. He was born in
Coronel Moldes (Province. from Salta) on March 17, 1895, died in San Pedro de
Jujuy on June 20, 1976. He settled and lived in San Pedro de Jujuy since 1910.
He began his political activities in 1912. In 1929 he was a Councillor. In 1921 he
was a Grade Teacher at the School for Indigenous People No. 103 (Lote San
Antonio). In 1929 he was appointed Tax Collector of San Pedro and in the same
year he was named Ad-honorem Inspector of the “Domingo T. Perez”.
In the same year he was Mayor of San Pedro. In 1940 he was appointed
Deputy for the San Pedro Department. In 1945 he was appointed Intervenor of
the Commune of San Pedro. In 1946 he was elected Deputy for the San Pedro
Department. In 1948 he was President of the Honorable Deliberative Council of
the Sampedreña Commune. In 1949 he joined the Honorable Constituent
Convention of Jujuy. In 1914 he was a founding member of the San Pedro
Shooting and Gymnastics Society, an entity in which he was President on
several occasions and which he represented as a shooter in various
interprovincial competitions.
Married in first nuptials to Rosaura Landrú, he had two children: Emanuel
and Rosa Carolina. Married for the second time to Justina Pastora Fernández,
he had three children: Edwin Ramón, Elena Esther and María Silvia. This is the
biography of a man of sensitivity that marks an entire era of pleiades that have
strengthened our quality as citizens.
JUSTINIAN CHOCOBAR
Son of Alejandra Vilte and Anacleto Chocobar, he was born on
September 5, 1895 in Quebrada del Toro, Rosario de Lerma Department, Salta
Province. His family moved to the province of Jujuy for reasons of his father's
work. His childhood and primary school were spent in the town of El Moreno,
Department of Tumbaya; there he studied until 4th grade. Degree because there
were no other higher degrees available during those years. His interest in
studying was such that his director and teacher, Don Rómulo Ricotti, finding that
he had the right attitude and ability, entrusted him with two more years in his 4th
year. Degree.
When he turned 14, with the desire to help his parents, he began his
personal work as an assistant in a commercial house in the town of León,
province of Jujuy, and at the age of 16 he was confirmed as a clerk. Always
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newspapers, magazines, books and on paying monthly fees for his
correspondence study of the Bookkeeper course at the “Heller” Higher Institute
of Commercial Sciences in the city of Buenos Aires.
At the age of 23, having already obtained his diploma and confident in the
knowledge acquired in the serious and responsible struggle for personal
improvement, he moved to the city of Jujuy, where he started working as an
accounting assistant at “Casa Pasquini”, the most important general store of that
time. In 1930 he took over overall management of the company's accounting
organization. In 1915 he had become aware of the existence of the Socialist
Party when he began reading “La Vanguardia”, the Party's newspaper that was
brought to Jujuy by railway personnel from the Federal Capital.
Thus began, at the dawn of his youth, his political education based on the
guiding ideals of Doctors Juan B. Justo and Lisandro de la Torre, who arrived in
Jujuy in the pages of “La Nación” which made its entrance in Jujuy land, together
with the civilizing arm that was the railroad for northern Argentina. Already
established in this capital in 1919, together with Monsignor José de la Iglesia, he
contributed as Secretary to the organization and progress of the first Argentine
"Mutual Aid Workers' Society" in the province, since at that time there were other
similar ones but run by foreigners.
In that Institution he was the precursor and tireless organizer of mutual
assistance and of the Mariano Moreno Library of the same Institution. Around
1920, he chaired the organizing committee of the Jujuy Commercial Employees
Center. With passion and perseverance in the tenacious struggle for workers'
demands, the Centre of Commercial Employees achieved the uniform closing of
shops at 9 am, full Sunday rest and the validity of the English Saturday in the
capital of the province. Valuing the benefits of cultural work for workers, he
focused on the creation of a Literary Magazine that the Institution published
under the name “Mercurio”.
The Jujuy poets of the time collaborated with great enthusiasm: Aristóbulo
and Higinio Wayar, Domingo Zerpa, Raúl Blas Cheli and the prose writers
Rogelio Rodríguez Carrizo and Justiniano Chocobar, having given Jujuy a warm
and beautiful message of life and hope. For young members he organised the
“Club Sportivo Comercio” with memorable performances to this day. He was its
President on several occasions. In 1925 he joined the Socialist Party. As a result
of a reorganization of the Local Center, he became part of the Administrative
Board and together with citizens Vito Pastore, Manuel Yapur, Ángel Sánchez,
Pedro Arquez and others, they managed to give the Center an outstanding
activity until 1926.
The visit made by Dr. Juan B. in 1925 effectively contributed to awakening
the enthusiasm of the citizens of Jujuy. Justo and the later ones by Drs. Mario
Bravo, Nicolás Repeto, Alfredo Palacios, Jacinto Odone, Américo Chidli and
others who passionately sowed the seed of socialism. In 1928, with the
emergence of the so-called Independent Socialism, several members, impatient
to achieve rapid political progress, joined the new party, weakening the old trunk;
but soon, this new party had disappeared, while the disciples of Just with
the illustrious fidelity of the citizen
Chocobar, continued in the fight, with determination, with sacrifice and
responsibility.
In those years, the Party managed to publish two newspapers called “El
Norte” and “El Socialista”. Justiniano Chocobar was on several occasions
Secretary General, legal representative, candidate for various elective offices in
electoral contests, guide and organizer of party publications, of the "Mario
Bravo" library which was frequented by many young scholars from Jujuy, eager
to increase their intellectual wealth in political, economic and social matters,
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Brizuela, Humberto Martiarena.
He was a delegate for Jujuy in memorable party congresses where
increased your faith in the future triumph of
the
socialist ideals. Away from the city of Jujuy for work reasons in the year
1935, it settled in Saint Peter of Jujuy, the
second city of the Province. The partisan struggles were later silenced by the
political ups and downs of the country, but he did not stop pursuing his civil
concerns, and was always involved in the beneficial sowing of the social
organization of the workers. The Commercial Employees Center, the “Domingo
F. Sarmiento” and the Workers’ Society of Mutual Aid of that city count him
among their founding members.
As President for several terms, he left in these institutions the generous
fruit of his efforts. The desire to be more useful to his citizens and taking into
account that in those years in the town of San Pedro there were no practicing
lawyers, nor advisory offices on labor legislation, he enrolled in the "South
American Institute of Legal Affairs" in the Federal Capital, to study Labor Law
Advisory, a course that he completed in 1946. In this way he was able to guide
workers in solving their labor problems. His guidance and counselling services
were always completely free of charge, in accordance with his moral principles.
In 1959, having retired from his profession as a Bookkeeper, he returned
to the city of Jujuy, having fulfilled his duties as a citizen, father, and friend. He
expressed on multiple occasions that the only recipient of his remaining energies
and hopes was the Democratic Socialist Party, in whose teaching ranks he
found the principles of truth and reason that guided his vocation of service
throughout his simple and honest life.
Luis de Santis
Vice 2nd. of the Popular Legislature and highly esteemed throughout the
Department of San Pedro. Since he arrived in the Province of Jujuy, he has
been completely dedicated to work; diligent and, like few others, with clear talent
and a perfect perception of his duties, Mr. De Santis has always remained in his
position as a man of honor, distinguishing himself by his perseverance and
distinguishing himself by his successes in the honest and broad task of work.
Since 1918 he was part of the Leach Brothers' Employee Corps, where he soon
distinguished himself by his dedication to work, demonstrating a disciplined and
orderly spirit in the fulfillment of his duties, later becoming Secretary of the
Administration on his own merits.
He was never interested in public and political life; he always thought
about the various activities in which men can excel by doing constructive work
for the good of humanity. His participation in our Provincial Legislature as
Deputy for the Department of San Pedro is due to a special circumstance: the
Popular Party Convention of 1930, which led him to occupy a seat for the first
time. It is both imperative and gratifying for us to note this circumstance given
the honorable background of our biographee. As a legislator, he was part of
several Commissions, having acted with significant preference in the
Constitutional affairs commission, being President of the Commission of P. and
H.
During his first term, he obtained the approval of several projects in favor
of his Department, for which he worked, always striving to improve its
Institutions, believing that it is the best work that an Argentine citizen can do.
Due to this commendable work, he was held in high regard by all social sectors,
which was nothing more than the due reciprocity to the benefits they received
from the chivalrous representative of the Department of San Pedro.
His cultured and modest temperament refrains from making further
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his actions, he said: "I have not done anything worthy of being commented on; I
have fulfilled my duty; I feel more satisfaction when these things are kept quiet
than when they are made public. I am completely indifferent to achieving
anything for the benefit of my Department as for any other; the need is felt
everywhere and as legislators we have the duty to be present in the needs of
everyone.
It is the people we represent who enjoy the benefits; all we have left is the
satisfaction of having fulfilled our duty by working for the good of humanity. I am
refractory to comments when one fulfills the mission that one performs, we have
been brought to the Legislature of the Province to watch over the common good
of a people and that is what we are all about." It is a great pleasure to dedicate
these lines to you, revealing our deepest sincerity.
Dr. Carlos Undiano
A career that began with the best auspices is that of Dr. Carlos Undiano. It
has been said repeatedly and rightly that in the medical field of America those
who stand out the most are the Argentines, an empirical assertion confirmed by
the number and quality of our professionals both in the past and in the present.
They can truly be placed on a par with other reputable and expert specialists
from the old world and the United States of North America. Dr. Carlos Undiano,
a graduate of the Faculty of Medical Sciences in Buenos Aires, where he
graduated with the title of Doctor of Medicine in May 1926, belonged to this
galaxy of well-established physicians.
During his university life, he obtained through competition various
significant positions in the Bacteriology and Parasitology Laboratory of the
Medical School of Sciences of La Plata. His performance in all these positions
was the most frank revelation of his ability and competence, standing out as a
prestigious and valuable professional. After finishing his university studies, he
moved to his native province, where upon his arrival he took charge of the
management of the “La Mendieta” Sugar Mill Hospital. He was later appointed
Municipal Doctor of the same District; Director of the Hospital de Beneficencia
de San Pedro de Jujuy; Chief Physician of the Women's Ward of the same
hospital and Director of the Antimalarial Dispensary of Zone 4. of Saint Peter.
We could say a lot about him in the professional field; his diligent
performance as a humanitarian gives us scope to expand on concepts worthy of
his well-earned reputation. The Popular Party Convention designated him as a
candidate for Deputy for the Department of San Pedro, a candidacy that
emerged in the Elections of March 1934. His calm performance within the
Legislative Body makes Dr. Undiano a high-flying political personality and, taking
into account his outstanding performance, his fellow citizens re-elected him for a
new term. Dr. Undiano was a distinguished and intelligent doctor, and despite
being completely dedicated to the service of his profession, he studied and
worked to improve and provide care to the Department he represented.
PROFESSOR ROGELIA LOZANO
With whom I shared long hours of conversations, especially cultural and
educational, and also political, since she personally knew Don Hipólito Irigoyen.
But since my notes were insufficient, I turned to his relatives, who provided me
with the aspects of his biography that I transcribe:
He was born in Jujuy, at the end of the last century, belonging to a
traditional family. She studied at the Normal School of Salta, graduating as a
Normal School Teacher; later she completed her baccalaureate at the National
College of the same city. Within three months, her upward climb in knowledge
led her to perfect her studies at the National University of Buenos Aires,
obtaining the title of University Professor in Literature and then a Doctorate in
Philosophy and Literature; together she obtained the teaching degrees in
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 This itinerary was completed in times when, for absurd, regressive and
absolute reasons, women did not share society or the freedom of action in the
different fields of equality with men. In this way he was able to function in
different social strata. It was in 1937 when he traveled to the United States of
America, where, after an unusual one-and-a-half-year course at Columbia
University in New York to complete a five-year study plan, he graduated with a
Master of Arts, specializing in Education and Comparative Linguistics, studies
that were carried out in English.
It is worth noting that this was the first diploma of this kind won by an
Argentine. All of this earned him a distinction from the then President of
Columbia University, General. Dwight David Eisenhower, with whom he
exchanged correspondence when he was back in Argentina.
Stages of his long career, in different activities, include the following:
Public Education and Instruction: He played during
forty-two years in primary education, started in Salta and continued in the
Federal Capital. She was a teacher at the Word School in Buenos Aires and
other private institutions. He served as President of the Education Council of the
Province of Jujuy. He collaborated intensively in the planning for the founding of
the Normal School in the city of San Pedro de Jujuy.
Journalism: She was an editor for the Buenos Aires newspaper “La
Nación”; an adjunct editor for the magazine “El Monitor de la Educación Común”
of the National Education Council; creator and collaborator with other ladies,
including Delfina de Vedia y Mitre, Delfina Bugge de Gálvez, Juana de
Ibarbourou; of the newspaper “Por Nuestro Idioma” that was published in
Buenos Aires, specialized in Spanish grammar; collaborator for the magazine
“Nativa” that was published in Buenos Aires; collaborator for the defunct
newspaper “Acción” of Jujuy, and other publications.
Politics: His contemporaries comment that his entire life was entirely
dedicated to the study of Linguistics, his great passion, to the instruction and
education of all those who passed by his side. He was tireless! When he could
withdraw, he dedicated himself to political science, which he conceived as the
highest expression of human dignity, and so upon returning to his Province
(Jujuy), together with other friends he participated in the reorganization of the
Radical Civic Union.
In 1956, under such circumstances, she was elected Vice President of the
UCR by her coreligionists; in 1957 she was elected National Constituent
Convention (Alternate), on the occasion of the reform of the Constitution. She
was also a Delegate of the National Committee of the UCR and finally President
of the Provincial Committee of the Party. He promoted that, to the extent
possible, the traditional Political Committee became a source of not only civic
education, but also literacy and preparation, a concern that he practiced until the
end of his life.
His concepts on an Educational Reform
In the 1930s, he already maintained that a reform should not be a "cabinet
product" only, that it takes the child, the school, the Province, the Country,
systematically and gradually to the teachers who are always eager for progress,
improvement, human improvement, the reform should be done gradually in the
classrooms, day and hour by hour. The reform does not require extraordinary
expenditures because it is aimed at the spirit, at classroom life, at the
methodology, at the content of the program, at giving norms, directions and
routes with respect to the methods in force in collaboration with experienced,
intelligent, capable and enthusiastic educators, who are the only ones who know
how to manage education.
The Reform, according to his concepts, should cover the following
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 • Adaptation of school hours to the child's age;
• Organization of work in the classroom conceived,
prepared and designed by the children under the guidance and direction of
the teacher;
• Abolition of the textbook;
• Predominance of the mother tongue over others
subjects of the programs, with the suppression of grammar, leaving it for
higher grades when the educated person masters the language;
• Studies of the content of the programs of
instruction according to the mental age of the person being educated;
• Study of physical education plans in order to
to ensure the health of the population and the strength of the race and to
provide schools with places for physical exercise;
• Development of the so-called program of
instruction and intellectual recreation, revolving around classroom libraries;
• Differentiation between informational knowledge and
practical knowledge applied to domestic and rural tasks according to sex,
religion and social environment;
• Studies of the best solutions to address the
problem of child socialization;
• Maintaining the principles of the secular school
without avoiding the religious problem in the environment;
• Studies on the implementation of the school cafeteria and
home schools, creation of double schooling (proposed in 1930, a time when
it was not yet practiced in the country);
• Studies of neighborhood socialization in the
low culture centers and in other high cultural environments radiated in the
school;
• Studies on the best way to implement
free and motivated discipline;
• Adoption of teaching practices that tend towards the spiritual
liberation of the child, promoting the development of his creative faculties;
• Introduction of educational games in schools
classroom instructions;
• The systematized game tending to the education of
character;
• Studies of all practices aimed at making
school a pleasant and enjoyable place;
• The need to work in a relentless fight against
illiteracy;
• Fight against the causes that motivate the
children's failure to attend school and abandon the classroom, as well as the
lack of love they show towards it;
• Development of the child's aesthetic sense and stimulation of
his creative artistic sensitivity;
• Creation of a Course in the provincial capitals
Cultural extension academic for teachers;
• Guiding children in proper money management
to teach him honesty in his private and public life.
It is worth noting that Dr. Lozano received an honorary diploma from the
National Postal Savings Bank for her good management of the Cooperative's
funds.
Notable Conference: the speech given at the
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sponsored by the Chaucer Institute, caused a stir at the Centre for Language
Studies in London through the excited admiration of the Representative of Great
Britain.
Pending works: translation from English into Spanish of Pierre Lecomte
du Noüy’s work “Human Destiny”; compilation of his educational work and other
unpublished works.
Some of his many thoughts: The doctor said,
“When the breakdown of moral values threatens man, as is happening in today's
world, the teacher must prioritize his mission by elevating the spirit of the
children who are entrusted to his care; to assist them and help them in the
development of their own personality. Such is its mission.” This brief summary
allows us to appreciate the teaching spirit of Dr. Lozano, whose tendency was to
take the school out of routine and theorization. Philosopher, writer, journalist,
politician, educator par excellence, she left a great void, but her life is a chapter
in Argentine education and hopefully she has left disciples. DOUGLAS
DAVIDSON
Cebollati 1562, Montevideo, December 3, 1962, Mr. Paul Cox, Manager
of the La Esperanza Sugar Mill - Dear Mr. Cox:
I send you in these lines my deep gratitude for your kind expressions,
in name of everything his staff of
employees and workers and in his own, on the occasion of
the
passing away of my husband and noble companion of 35 years, Mr. Douglas
Davidson. It is gratifying to see, through so many messages of condolence from
La Esperanza, how his memory remains alive, after a long absence, in the
memory of so many who worked alongside him during the 26 years of his work
at the Ingenio.
Despite the pain this evokes, I feel it is my duty to communicate to these
good friends some details of his final days of existence. After six years living in
Montevideo (where he worked as a Technical Advisor for a Sugar Company and
feeling happy in his element) about nine months ago he began to lose weight
and weaken without responding to vigorous treatments. fortifying. In the
last six months which is
intensified and since then No abandoned the home except for
some medical examinations.
He was able to overcome the fatal illness that destroyed him (pernicious
anemia) with great patience and strength and animated by an optimistic spirit.
that always characterized it. To the approach his end, the
We transferred him to the American Sanatorium, where he was given the help
he needed. that passed away in sedative form and calm down 12 of
November at 10.45 pm From there we took him, along with a small group of
close friends, to the British Cemetery, where he was buried with the blessing of a
Protestant Pastor, on the edge of a small square with very green grass, like the
green of the lawns and reed beds that framed his entire existence and among
which he was so happy.
His long stay at La Esperanza brought him happy memories, and he
spoke continually about the excellent relationships he always maintained with his
staff, even during the most critical social crises. I have learned that at the
celebrations of the last end of harvest (which curiously, coincided with the date
of his death), two minutes of silence were dedicated to his memory; a silence
that in the eternal permanence of his noble spirit he will have deeply
appreciated… My daughter joins me in thanking you and everyone for such
moving tributes to the dear deceased. Very sincerely - Angelica B. by Davidson
JOSE MARHE JURE
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constant and tenacious work of the foreigners who have carried out the work of
civilizing progress in San Pedro de Jujuy, through commerce, an inexhaustible
source of the formation of towns that are later the pride of their inhabitants and
the strong social roots they create within a framework of coexistence. A tribute is
also paid to the Shopping Centre from 1945 to 1958, which was presided over
by Don José.
Note from the Pregón newspaper of Jujuy: “More than a corporate name, a
name for the progress of San Pedro”
The second city of the Province of Jujuy, which is today commercially
known as San Pedro, has in the history of its progress names that constitute true
milestones of the titanic enterprise undertaken in those early days of agricultural
activities in the area, by those who came to the San Francisco Valley to till the
land for the sake of fertile fruit. The José M. House Jure e Hijos SA is more than
a company name, it is a name closely linked to the progress and reality that the
city now exhibits in all aspects, because the Jure family did not only contribute
its best vocation in commerce, but also in culture, in the life of prestigious
institutions that had the pillar of that firm, Don José M. Jure, among the oldest
and most dynamic founding partners.
Indeed, the founder of the firm, José Marhe Jure, from the site on the
corner of Alberdi and Alsina, inaugurated on June 12, 1922, knew how to deeply
understand the needs of the area. His commercial vocation and understanding
as a merchant served with enthusiasm those who were starting out in these
activities or those who, due to agricultural risk, had to endure the alternatives or
attacks of a bad harvest or a harvest lost due to frost or unforeseen
contingencies. His house was something like the “agricultural bank of the area.”
He granted credit, believed in working people, made it possible for the
affected farmer to recover, and when things improved for those who had been
harmed, he made amends, comforted by the unanimous recognition of those
who benefited. Don José arrived in San Pedro around the year 10, a time when
he began his trade. He had faith and a huge calling. He was born in Syria, in
Mohardi. His home, formed in 1917 with Doña María Chaud, was an example of
tenacity, work, and Christian virtues. When he passed away last year, he had
eleven children, twenty-five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Very soon after that beginning in 1922, its name was linked to the
commercial and institutional progress of the area. Over the years he founded
institutions and held key positions in them, such as being appointed Honorary
President of the Syrian Lebanese Society of San Pedro de Jujuy and of the
Union of Independent Sugar Cane Growers of Jujuy and Salta. He was self-
taught in his own business training, which he enriched by travelling around the
world. In 1961 he visited Europe, returned to his homeland Syria, went to
Lebanon, Egypt, Africa, visited Bolivia, Peru, Mexico and Paraguay, and then in
1964 the United States and Canada. The recognition of those who knew him
The disappearance of Don José Marhe Jure brought mourning not only to
well-known families from Sampedreña but also to countless institutions that
counted him among their promoters. Several speakers spoke at the burial of his
remains. The current Director of the Guillermo Paterson Hospital, Dr. Máximo
Gloss, did so for his friends, who among other things said: “peacefully with the
serene tranquility of someone who has given everything, he retired to his final
rest, merging into eternity. And he did so on a sunny morning and not in the
trembling shadows of the night, to give one more example to his children and
friends that he retired satisfied seeing us at work."
As we pointed out at the beginning of this Note, Don José was that, a
paradigm of creative work. Dr. Gloss later said: “A worthy pilgrim on this path of
life, he offered with his always open hand the love that exalts the one who gives,
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like a seed in the good soil. Today we mourn him because he may not be here.
However, I hear it in the crystalline laughter of his grandchildren, I feel it in the
work of his children, I see it in those things that he made possible. And although
his Christian soul crossed the summits towards the absolute, his memory will
endure unbreakably in his friends."
The Syrian Lebanese Union of Salta read the funeral decree issued by
that institution, stating in the exordium that the death of Don José Marhe Jure
caused mourning for a well-known family and the Arab community in general.
The Syrian-Lebanese Society of San Pedro de Jujuy, in bidding farewell to “one
of its founders and undisputed pillar on which our institution is based,” said
through Mr. Humberto Zamar, “in bidding farewell to your remains, all the Arabs
of San Pedro do so with tears in our eyes. In this final farewell and on behalf of
the entire community, we pray to God to receive your soul and place it alongside
the kind and noble figures who are at your side.”
The Rotary Club of San Pedro, of which he was a founding member, said,
“He ate with us the nutritious bread of giving of himself without thinking of
himself.” Later he said, “Preaching by example finds in him a perfect expression,
which we must always remember.” “His message,” he added, “we say with
complete conviction, will continue to guide those who will follow him and give
him a new experience, to confirm once again that positive efforts transcend time
and mysteries.”
“He who builds the house of God has eternal life and since the word of the
people is the word of God, we are sure that he will enjoy the afterlife reserved for
the just and good, because he built many temples so that the word of the people
can be said; he marked his life by creating and strengthening institutions that
outlive him; some where utopian dreams were realized and others that will
continue to be trenches and forums of rights and aspirations.”
That is to say, the recognition of those who knew him and of those who
spoke on behalf of prestigious San Pedro institutions was unanimous and
crystallized in the final farewell, the gratitude and recognition of many
anonymous producers who knew of his spiritual greatness, of his faith in San
Pedro and in the area to which he dedicated his best efforts. Hence also our
assertion for the current José M. House. Jure e Hijos SA; more than a company
name, a name of San Pedro progress, which we highlight today on the city's big
day, which celebrates its patron saint's day.
Dr. Christian Mikkelsen
He was born in Coronel Dorrego, Province of Buenos Aires on December
30, 1905. His parents were: Catalina Nielsen and Eduardo Miguel Mikkelsen,
both of Danish nationality. He learned his first letters in Tandil, at the College of
French Priests. He completed his secondary education at the Rivadavia National
School. He was an intern at the Quilmes Hospital in the Maternity Ward from the
second year, under the orders of Dr. Triarte. He graduated as a doctor from the
Faculty of Medicine of La Plata in 1933. He came to the Ingenio hired by the
Leach family in 1934. He worked alongside Dr. Guillermo C. Paterson until his
death and then together with Dr. Juan Martín Sylvester. He married Mrs.
Elizabet Hansen and they had the following children: Eleonor Beatriz, Eduardo
Ernesto, Olga Mayhnethe and Vivian Doris. Dr. Juan Martin Sylvester
In the environment of our northern province, there are often particular
conditions that favor meditation and study, the development of mentalities called
to excel in the tasks of the profession that is embraced. A typical example is
offered by Dr. Juan Martín Sylvester, born in the historic city of Salta, birthplace
of mental celebrities who have contributed to raising the prestige of the Nation,
with their science, their words, their letters and their exemplary heritage. After
completing his secondary studies in his native province, he later moved to
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Sciences in 1935.
After completing his university studies, he began his career as a doctor at
the San Fernando Hospital, where he had been both a junior and senior doctor,
as well as a doctor at various private sanatoriums and at the Alvear and Durand
Hospitals and the Hospital for Foundling Children. In 1936 he came to the La
Esperanza Sugar Mill as a Doctor for the Leachs Argentine Estates Ltda.
Company, and was later named Director of the San Pedro Hospital, to whose
medical team he belongs. The kindness of his affable manner, his
humanitarianism sincerely demonstrated in the exercise of his profession,
earned him the unanimous sympathy of the people of San Pedro, where he
enjoyed the consideration and prestige that his good deeds had earned him.
Dr. Sylvester did not always live away from politics. A very exceptional
case led him to join the ranks of a political party and make him accept the
designation of the convention of the Popular Party of Jujuy as a candidate for
Deputy for the Department of San Pedro. Once he joined our legislature, it was
not difficult for him to start acting; he soon distinguished himself as a calm and
high-minded politician, becoming First Vice President and presiding over the
body's meetings on several occasions.
His constituents appreciated the effectiveness of his legislative work and,
as a recognition and testimony of eloquent solidarity, they re-elected him for a
new term. In his performance as a legislator, well known at the time, he showed
himself to be involved in the matters that concerned him and a great defender of
the interests of his Department.
PRIEST ANTONIO ROMERO
The ecclesiastical authority of the Department of San Pedro was in the
hands of the distinguished young priest Antonio Romero, born in Spain where he
came as a child and naturalized in our country. He carried out his preparatory
studies in the classrooms of Salta, joining the Conciliar Seminary of the same
Province in 1921, where he managed to complete his studies in 1923. Once
ordained, he went on to serve as a family member of Monsignor Campero until
August 1924. In the same month he was appointed Parish Priest of the
Department of San Pedro. During his stay, work began on the Temple, where he
carried out all his activities and with the efficient collaboration of Mr. Leach and
the people brought this work to completion.
The action carried out by this worthy representative of the Catholic Church
is highly commendable. He was distinguished by his affable manner and vast
knowledge; he was a young, studious man who gave much to the good of the
Parish that he so worthily represented. Active and intelligent men who fulfill their
mission in life with impeccable honorability are always worthy of the
consideration and memory of the inhabitants of a town. In this case, we find the
likeable personality that we present to our readers. Without any reservations, we
dedicate this brief sketch to him as a modest tribute that our best cordiality can
offer him.
Dr. BENJAMIN SHEEP
With an outstanding professional performance, Dr. Benjamín Ovejero was
a prestigious figure among the San Pedro Medical Corps. He obtained his PhD
from the Faculty of Medical Sciences in Buenos Aires in 1932 and completed his
hospital internship as a Senior Intern and Minor Intern by competition at the
Torcuato de Alvear Hospital. He was also a Health Intern for the Federal Capital
Police. Surgical Clinic Laboratory Assistant of the Dr. Salvador Mazza Service
(National Clinic Hospital). After finishing his career brilliantly and well-oriented,
he came to Jujuy as Head of the Anti-Malaria Defense Zone and Maternity
Physician at the San Pedro Hospital. There he worked with complete
determination for the benefit of the inhabitants of this wealthy town. During an
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is good; there are no epidemics that alarm the population. The health service is
satisfactorily attended to, in this town, as in few in the North, they are concerned
about their health status, which is why cases of contagious diseases are very
rare. It is not a stretch to say that the interviewee was a personality who, on the
foundations laid in his beginnings, as a student and then as a professional, built
his future work, inspired by his healthy desire for the common good and
generous humanitarianism. He married Angela Gonella and had three
daughters: Maria Teresa (Pony), Maria Angela (Lita) and Maria Elena (Malena).
EMILIO LOZANO
We do not have enough background information to write a complete
biography, but by simply giving a glimpse of his personality in two notes
reproduced below, we can explain his well-deserved title of distinguished
resident of San Pedro de Jujuy. Note 1 - “San Pedro de Jujuy, January 15, 1934
- Mr. President of the Board of Directors of the National Health Works, Engineer
Don Antonio Paitovi - Charcas 1,840 – Buenos Aires”. Those who
The undersigned, owners, neighbors or inhabitants of the town of San Pedro, the
second in the Province of Jujuy in population and importance, have the honor of
addressing the President and through his worthy intermediary the Board of
Directors of this Institution to request that he deign to provide sewage service to
this town. Indeed, San Pedro has had a supply of running water since 1918, but
the density of the population and its very importance have long required that this
service be completed with the construction of sewers, as an urgent measure.
Furthermore, the prevailing endemic malaria, which is permanent and with less
intensity but with more harmful results, typhus fever and other diseases, ravage
this population mercilessly, revealing unsuspected mortality rates that fortunately
have been partly attenuated since the time when it was provided with running
water and that we believe will be more markedly attenuated with the construction
of the sanitation works that we request.
On the other hand, in summer and autumn, a time of continuous rain,
these endemic diseases that are in the environment devastate the population,
favoured by the torrid climate of the region and the President and the members
of the Board of Directors know how much the Sanitary Works can do as a
prophylactic measure with their invaluable services, we urge that they be built
and released to public service as soon as possible. Believing that the President
will know how to use his good will to ensure that this work of such importance is
carried out and that it will benefit the people, we take this opportunity to greet
him with our most distinguished consideration and respect. 55 signatures
support Emilio Lozano's petition.” Note 2º - “San Pedro de Jujuy, May 30, 1925 -
To Mr. Minister of Public Works - Dr. Roberto Ortiz S/D Having been informed by
our representative before Your Excellency, Dr. Rogelia Lozano, that there is
already a budget of $2,900 for the studies of the bridge over the Rio Grande and
as this is, Your Excellency Mr. Minister, the first step that has been taken
towards the realization of this work that we have been requesting for so many
years, we cannot fail to express to Your Excellency the joy that the news has
caused us and how great is the faith that we place in You, to whose high spirit of
patriotism we want to be proud to owe this great work, in such a remote corner
of the Fatherland. We greet Mr. Minister with our deepest gratitude, on behalf of
the ten thousand inhabitants of this town.
13 signatures accompany Emilio Lozano's petition - Ministry of Public Works of
the Nation.- Revenue Desk-1.925- Exp. No. 1,763.- Letter V. VICTOR ADASME
Box Amateurs - Flyweight Category Ranking. In 1946 he began as an
amateur boxer at the Sports Academy gym, on Miguel Aráoz Street in San
Pedro de Jujuy. In 1947 he made his first debut in San Pedro, fighting against
Germán Gutiérrez from Salta, winning by knockout in the first round. That same
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Tucumán, qualifying as Champion to represent Capital Federal in the finals. In
1948 he participated in the Argentine Championship Boxing Amateur
in Good Airs, endings FAB,
losing on points to Pascualito Pérez (who later became Champion) World
Fly). In the year 1950 participated in the
Argentine Boxing Championship in Buenos Aires at the Ferrocarril Oeste court,
finishing runner-up. In 1951 he went on a tour abroad; he won in Tarija by
knockout against Abdón Chuquisaca; in Chile he won on points against Ricardo
Risso and Juan Almeda; in Paraguay he won by knockout against Ángel Mital. In
1952 he participated in the National Workers' Championship in the city of
Mendoza, becoming National Champion. In 1953 he participated in the “Golden
Glove” Championship in Córdoba, finishing runner-up. That same year he faced
Alfredo Rotondo, with a draw. He then participated in the Vendimia
Championship in San Juan, qualifying as Argentine Champion. In 1954 he
participated in the Argentine Championship in Salta, qualifying as Champion in
the flyweight category and runner-up in the bantamweight category. He faced
figures such as Pascual Perez, Aniceto Flores, Kid Moya, Juan Carlos Bissoc,
Nicolas Paiz, Reinaldo Benegas, Florencio Quintela, Carlos Barengui and
Hipolito Nunez. Victor Adasme had the following managers: Angel Saravia, Juan
Mozotta, Argentino Aguiar, Pedro Soria, Oscar Kubiza, Angel Maza and Dr.
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Chronology of local events taken from various sources: from notes donated
to the “Sarmiento” Library of our city, summarized from the book “Cronología de
Jujuy” and from notes published in the magazine “Acción Económica”, both by
historian Leopoldo Abán; from archives and newspaper libraries of San
Salvador de Jujuy; from the Municipal Archives of San Pedro; from my personal
archive; from documentation provided by neighbors.
This section of the work is the one that suffered the most disarray due to the
copies of uncorrected typewritten copies, which left the finally digitized copy
without being able to compare it with the lost original. For this reason, you may
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1596
- Zurita, with his expedition to Bermejo, surely passed through these places;
that is to say, they could have been the first Spaniards to set foot in this area.
1630 to 1750
- Approximately around this time, the first Spaniards settled in the region; they
founded the Forts of Rio Negro and Santa Bárbara, exploiting agriculture and
livestock for sustenance. But they arrived in 1780 the
setbacks of the
uprising of José Quiroga leading natives (influence of the rebellion of
Tupac Amaru), until that Fernandez Avila by
Zegada's order and direction defeated them. Only after these struggles did
Christian civilization begin to arrive to subdue the brave locals by teaching them
how to produce, to know plants, fruits and meats.
1650
- In Palpalá, “dry honey” is produced to supply Jujuy (Alonso de Tapia and
Loaysa).
1774
- José Acuña and his wife Ana María Iriarte, on the San Pedro farm, planted
sugar cane, among other crops and rural manufactures, and began to organize
the production of sugars in the form of honey, chancacas or panela, alcohol, etc.
1756
- The lands of Santa Barbara were owned by Tomás Martínez de Iriarte until
approximately July 19, 1756. Then there are disputes that were not resolved for
many years. Don Ventura Marquiegui was the owner of San Lucas, Chaguaral,
Cabeza de Toba, Lavayén and in San Lucas, he had a wheat mill, orchards and
sugar cane fields and a primitive mill to make chancaca or panela (black sugar in
bars).
1778
- Governor Zegada ordered that on his “San Lorenzo” Farm (Calilegua and
Caimancito) sugar cane be planted in an organized manner and sugar is
produced. According to Fernández Cornejo (explorer of Bermejo), this was not
fulfilled until 1780.
1780
- This year, legume, vegetable, pasture, fruit, etc. crops were already found in
different places in the Río Negro Valley, used mainly for consumption by its
inhabitants. Thus began an unstoppable development supported by the work of
the natives who slowly joined the civilizing process. As regards livestock, in
addition to producing for sustenance, mules and horses were raised and
fattened for sale in Jujuy and Salta.
1790
- The strong industrialist of the time, Martín de Otero, bought the San Pedro
estate and continued with the sugar manufacturing plans initiated by the Acuña-
Iriarte couple, improving yields and costs.
1805
- In the “San Ignacio de los Tobas” Reduction, Río Negro Farm (Chalicán),
Pablo Soria grows sugar cane and produces molasses.
1817
- On January 15 and December 18, two battles for Independence take place in
the San Pedro area.
1821
- On March 11, according to Félix Infante, the patriotic forces under the
command of Mariano Zorraguieta enter into combat with royalists in San Lucas.
1825
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(today Chalicán), with a flat-bottomed boat with two bows, 50 feet long and 31/2
feet high, built to explore the Bermejo River, cast off at the Junta where the San
Francisco River begins. He was accompanied by three canoes with luggage and
provisions and after some inconveniences on August 12, after 57 days of
navigation, he arrived at the Paraguay River. There he was captured with all his
entourage, baggage and notes by Paraguayan soldiers of the Paraguayan
dictator José Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia, and was taken to Asunción where
he remained captive for five years. This expedition, despite its importance, did
not provide any greater knowledge than was already known, mainly because all
of Soria's papers and memoirs were confiscated. The only thing that was clearly
established is the existence of a single, constant channel from the San
Francisco River to the Paraguay River.
1826
- Even though it is a private estate, San Pedro is considered the capital of the
Department of Río Negro, which included the current Departments of San Pedro,
Ledesma Valle Grande and Santa Bárbara, without precise territorial definitions.
1829
- On March 15, the Electoral Board of the Parish of Río Negro announced that
Mr. Manuel Antonio Marina had been appointed Deputy.
1830
- José Ramírez Ovejero at the Ledesma Sugar Mill produces sugar on a
commercial scale. Almost fifty years later, this mill hired the European technician
Mr. Rogelio Leach to install modern machinery.
1835
- On March 15, the First Provincial Statute (primary Constitution) was signed by
San Pedro, in the capacity of Deputy Mr. Don Pablo Soria.
1837
- On December 14, Félix Heredia was appointed Second General of the Army
of Salta; he was awarded a gold medal with the following inscription: “Argentine
Valor Taming the Tyrant of Santa Bárbara - 1837” - Signed. Pablo Soria - Jose
Fco. Child 1845
- Miguel Francisco Aráoz acquires the San Pedro estate, improving the
production started by Acuña and continued by Otero. Thirty-two years later he
modernized the factory, producing alcohol and industrial white sugar for eight
harvests, and in 1883, forming a company that included the Leach brothers, he
built the La Esperanza Sugar Mill.
1849
- On January 23, Escolástico Zegada was appointed Deputy for Río Negro.
1850
- On December 14, Mr. Pablo Soria, residing in our jurisdiction, was appointed
Deputy for Cochinoca.
- On January 14, 1850, Mr. Restituto Zenarruza became the Political Chief of
Río Negro.
1851
- On May 1, Pablo Soria, a resident of Río Negro (Chalicán), is appointed
Minister of Government of Governor José López Villar.
1856
- In this year is sanctioned our Constitution Provincial that
creates Municipalities (previously the administrators were Political Chiefs), in the
Departments. There was in the zone one only
Department: “Río Negro”, which included the Haciendas of San Pedro, Rio
Negro, Santa Bárbara and Ledesma.
1857
- Mr. Martín de Moussy, appointed by the Government of the Argentine
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country, arrived in these regions. When speaking about San Pedro he says:
“The plantation of Don Miguel Francisco Aráoz de San Pedro, a small town
(village) located twenty leagues from Jujuy… this establishment that employs
Matacos Indians “as workers”, produced in 1857, the time when we visited it,
1000 arrobas of sugar, 150 barrels of cane. The mill is made of wood and is
powered by a waterfall; its gears are made of bronze, molded and cast in Jujuy
itself. This sugar mill has an oratory built and maintained by the Aráoz family that
serves as a vice-parish for the town; the priest of Río Negro usually resides
there.
1858
- The First Law of Municipalities is enacted in all Departments, with the Parish
Priest, the Justice of the Peace, the School Teacher and, if there was one, the
Doctor being born members.
1860
- On the 16th, On December 17 and 18 of this year, the candidates are
chosen
first Municipalities in the history of San Pedro.
1861
- The election of Municipalities of the Department with seat in the Hacienda de
San Pedro is approved on February 2 of this year, resulting in the election of the
following Proprietor citizens: Cipriano Marquiegui, Wenceslao Quintana and
Substitutes: Gabriel Marquiegui and Francisco Silva.
1863
- Miguel Francisco Aráoz was appointed Senior Commissioner and Controller of
the Collecting Commissioner on December 5. Signed. Aráoz - Governor and
Pablo Molouny - Minister.
- On January 26, he was appointed Chief of the “Gral. Mitre” to Colonel Cipriano
Marquiegui and Lieutenant Colonel of Cavalry to Emilio Quintana.
- In this year, the Public Prison in San Pedro was created by special Law of
January 26.
1865
- The Chamber of Deputies of the Nation denied the concession to produce
Kerosene in July, but in September the Jujeño Kerosene Company SA was
formed, which obtained the concession but failed in its exploitation.
- On January 26, our neighbor from Sampedrano, Francisco Carrasco, was
appointed Official Secretary of Government. Signed. Araoz Governor and
Crisologo Barron Minister.
- On May 14, Francisco Silva was appointed Collecting Commissioner.
Governor Portal and Ignacio Carrillo Minister.
1866
- The Provincial Constitution passed this year established that there were
separate Deputies from Ledesma and San Pedro. Which means that in 1867
there was already a Municipality in San Pedro (with an organization similar to the
current Municipal Commissions), but the town was a private estate.
1867
- In the Civic Registry of San Pedro made on December 15, there are among
numerous neighbors the following: Sunday Delgadino, Manuel Santiesteban,
Maximo Azcuenaga, Ramon Zelaya, Jose Manuel Carrizo, Antonio Fernandez,
Faustino Palacios and Juan de Dios Navarro.
- Governor Belaúnde and Minister Tomás R. Alvarado legislated on the limits of
the Department of San Pedro on June 6, establishing the district through the
following Decree: Jujuy, June 6, 1867 - The Government of the Province
Considering: That the lack of demarcation of the limit that separates the
Departments of San Pedro and Ledesma, gives rise to their respective
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remove from the authorities of a District alleging to belong to another. -
DECREES- Art. 1st.- The Civil and Political District of San Pedro with that of
Ledesma is divided by the Río Negro from the limit of the Rectoral Curate on the
Potrero side to its mouth in the Río Grande de Jujuy, from this point along said
Río Grande until facing the tip of Cerro del Alumbre. Heading north, crossing the
Tala pass until reaching the western jurisdiction of the Province of Salta. Art.
2nd.- The Department of San Pedro shall be composed of Districts, these being:
San Pedro from the Rio Grande to the Zanjón de El Quemado or Arroyo de los
Sauces; leaving the Arroyo Colorado to the Cerro del Alumbre up to the Cerro
del Centinela. And Fat Corn from Cerro del Centinela to the western border of
the Province of Salta.
1868
- By Decree of April 28 and at the proposal of the Municipality of San Pedro,
Don Ángel J. was appointed as the Preceptor of the Boys' School. Roman, an
educationalist who has been subsequently replaced -among others- by
Gerónimo Martiarena, Saturnino Vizcarra, Ramón Gabaldón, Pedro Opulencia
and Delfín Machuca. 1869
- According to the first census of the Argentine Republic, San Pedro has 2,364
inhabitants, a number that currently amounts to 57,031 inhabitants.
1870
- The Government declares by Decree, to expropriate lands for the town of San
Pedro (which begins to be called a town). Session Hall April 7, 1870 - The
Honorable Legislature of the Province in exercise of its constitutional powers
enacts the following LAW: Art. 1st.- Declare expropriable for reasons of public
utility, the lands occupied by the towns of Valle Grande, Yavi, Rinconada,
Casabindo, Cochinoca, Santa Catalina, San Pedro, Ledesma, Perico del
Carmen and Perico de San Antonio, with an area of half a square league at most
or four blocks at least, as permitted by their respective localities. Art. 2nd.- The
DE is authorized to appoint a Commissioner who will indicate to each of the
towns, under the corresponding delineation and measurement, the area of land
that should be designated for population plots, as well as common lands or
pastures. Art. 3rd.- After the delineation and measurement has been carried out,
it will be immediately appraised, according to its division, by two experts
appointed by the PE. and the Owner, with the Justice of the Peace of the
immediate Department being the one who will decide the difference between the
experts if there is one. Art. 4th.- The expropriation will be perfected as they are
presented to the PE interested parties requesting the allocation of the delineated
plots, with the owner then being paid the price set for that plot. Art. 5th.- The
ownership of the land will be considered transferred with the delivery of its value
to the owner or with its consignment. Art. 6th.- It is the obligation of those who
acquire plots of land in accordance with this Law to enclose them and build at
least one room on them within one year of their acquisition. Art. 7th.- The PE is
authorized to deliver to the owners the value set according to Art. 3rd to lands
designated for common lands or pastures. Art. 8th.- Anyone who, as owner or
any other, resists the execution of the survey and delineation ordered by Art.
2nd, will incur a fine of 500 to 100 ps., at the discretion of the Court of First
Instance, who will proceed to enforce its application. Art. 9th.- Communicate,
etc. Rufino Guerrero -
Florencio Sanchez. This Decree is not complied with and only thirteen
Years later, the population was established under the protection of the Provincial
State.
1875
- The exploitation and production of kerosene begins by Teófilo López in
Laguna La Brea (San Bárbara).
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- The Leaches arrive in this area. Don Rogelio came first to install machines at
the Ledesma Sugar Mill.
1877
- Rogelio Leach brings the first decauville (a narrow gauge train or parallel
tracks for a short distance or "chorbita" from the English short way) from the port
of Buenos Aires to Tucumán by train and from there to San Pedro in ox-drawn
carts, which he rents to the San Pedro Sugar Mill to transport the sugar cane
from the furrows to the factory.
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- The first Argentine industrial exhibition is lit with Jujuy kerosene. For this
reason, the President of the Nation, Julio Argentino Roca, awards a diploma of
honor to the province of Jujuy.
1881
- A company from Jujuy is attempting to drill in Garrapatal near El Quemado, on
the banks of the El Sauce stream. Also between the years 1940-1943 in the
same region, the company “Cia. “Overseas”.
1882
- This year they were designated to join the “Gral. Mitre” of San Pedro to: in the
1st Company; Commander Carlos Araoz; Captain Pedro Mendez; 1st Lieutenant
Macedonio Ibanez; 2nd Lieutenant Martin Yance; Ensign Eulogio Saurin; 2nd
Ensign Solomon Sarmiento. In the Second Company: Captain Aurelio Martínez;
First Lieutenant Andrés Cisneros.
1883
- On May 25, during a personal trip, the Governor of the Province, Don Eugenio
Tello, founded the town of San Pedro, after discussing the need with Mr. Aráoz,
owner of the farm. Aráoz forms a new partnership with Rogerio C. Leach, Ángel
Ugarriza, Pío and Juan Uriburu and Wenceslao Lobo and began to build the
sugar mill and town of La Esperanza.
1886
- By decree of September 23, the General Staff of the National Guard of San
Pedro was appointed, whose designations fell to the following persons: Major
Adjutant Francisco Pellegrini and Ramón Fascio; Captain of the 1st Company
Macedonio Suárez; 1st Lieutenant Salomón Sarmiento; 2nd Lieutenant Pedro
Ojeda; Ensign Martín Armas and Venancio Machado; Standard Bearer Manuel
Robles; Captain of the 2nd Company Martín Yance; 1st Lieutenant Eliseo Loza;
2nd Lieutenant Ramón Olmos; Ensign Diego Frías and Adrián Ramos.
1892
- Don Faustino Alvarado founded the “El Porvenir” sugar mill (today Río
Grande). The Müller brothers were partners.
1897
- The water service for the population of San Pedro was in charge of the
neighbor Mr. Martín Sáenz, who does it through "tubs" transported in carts, a
service that years later was improved through the installation of a running water
network.
1898
- In the middle of the year, when Guillermo Leach was Municipal President, the
central plaza was built, where in 1913 on the occasion of "Tree Day" and with
the assistance of the regional agronomist Don Julio Sánchez, the students of the
school and the people in general, after listening to the Chaguancos Music Band,
Francisco Leach planted the first tree.
1899
- On March 3, Mr. Horacio G. Pemberton, representing Mr. Leach Hnos.,
requests authorization from the Provincial Government to carry out an
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Leach. This expedition had seven vessels: three small steamers and four boats.
The crew consisted of Don Walterio Leach and thirty-three companions,
including Captain León L. Zorrilla, an Argentine sailor provided by the respective
Ministry, Smyth Roberto, Enrique Bolland, Guillermo C. Paterson, Juan Carlos
Leturia, Jose Pellegrini, Teofilo Fernandez, Guillermo Scot, Enrique Kage,
Carlos Duclox and others. Initially they failed due to the low level of the river and
they tried again in October of the same year, under the same direction and with
a crew of sixteen people, leaving from El Piquete in front of the confluence of the
Grande and Lavayén Rivers with the purpose of exploring the Bermejo and
Teuco rivers.
- The Provincial Administrative Organization begins with the Jujuy Accounting
Law on October 26.
- The Department of San Pedro is divided, creating that of Santa Bárbara, on
November 13.
1900
- New Century. The Province was governed by Mr. Manuel Padilla and our
Municipality by Mr. José María Alfonso. There was intense activity among
distinguished residents both to bid farewell to the 19th century and to welcome
the new one. When I was young and visited this town, I heard a wealth of
anecdotes about it, but also about the work carried out by the community in
support of its organization, especially municipal organization. A close
relationship was then established with the Superior Government of the Province,
which began to view San Pedro as a promising future that could turn it into a
bastion of the economy of Jujuy.
- On June 11, the sugar tax is created. Some protests have caused several
discussions, many procedures, but in the end the Law prevailed. The
government agrees to appoint to the positions the people indicated by the
residents; among them we can see that on November 5, 1900, Mr. Máximo
Álvarez was appointed Justice of the Peace of Chaguaral and on the 20th of the
same month, Don Emilio Legal was appointed as Municipal Election Scrutineer.
- Regarding Public Works, on December 20, 1900, the Law was issued ordering
the construction of the building for School No. 2, today “Domingo T. Perez” (in
the same place where it is located). Private housing construction is also
underway and new commercial premises are being installed.
1901
- On July 10, Guillermo Leach and Felipe Zurueta were appointed to plan what
should be built around the Central Plaza. In the middle of this year and under the
Municipal Presidency of Don Guillermo Leach, the central plaza was built, and
on the occasion of the "Tree Day" and with the assistance of the regional
agronomist Don Julio Sánchez, the school and the people in general, after
listening to the Chaguancos Music Band, Don Francisco Leach planted the first
tree. So every year on “Tree Day” the “Domingo T. Pérez”, highlighting students
to plant a tree in the square. The oldest trees in the area have a history because
they were planted by the merchants Ghazal Samman, Valentín Gómez, Elías
Baiud; the industrialists Francisco and Normando Leach; the neighbors Salvador
C. Martinez, Emilio Lozano, Vicente Cabrera, Guido Merlani, Domingo Cordoba,
among others.
- At the end of this year and at the suggestion of Dr. Guillermo C. Paterson
began the process of procuring a Hospital, which was established in 1913
thanks to the help of Messrs. Leach hands over a premises of their property. The
administration of this Health Center would be in charge of a charitable society to
be founded, an institution that was established in 1905, under the presidency of
Mrs. Ofelia L. de Aráoz and with the cooperation of the illustrious scientist, the
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- The Municipality begins to modernize; the first typewritten notes begin on
August 12, 1901. (the typewriter is in our Museum) 1902
- On January 8, 1902, Don Guillermo Leach was President of the Municipal
Commission and José Aráoz was Vice-President, who negotiated with Senator
Domingo T. Pérez several public works, mainly roads.
- In October of the same year, Don Pedro Opulencia was appointed Head of
the Civil Registry.
1903
- The largest contributors to the Provincial State are: José Cabrera, Miguel
Fleming, Sandalio Ferreyra, José León Padilla, Ricardo Arias, Apolinar Montero,
Anacleto Báez, Geronimo Gil, Julio Romero, Miguel Alvarado, Francisco Flores
and others.
- On August 29 of that year, Dr. Guillermo C. began his work serving the public.
Páterson, extending not only to the valleys of San Francisco de Jujuy and Zenta
de Salta, but to all the provinces of northern Argentina, as well as to neighboring
countries. Also in that year the Telegraph Office was created.
1904
- On February 13, the railroad arrives at San Pedro. They say the
neighbors who lived in that era, who had to go to the Railway Station to see the
train arrive, with the wealthy doing so in horse-drawn carriages.
1906
- This year, Baron Don Carlos María Shuel arrived and, on behalf of the
company “El Petróleo Argentino Ltda.”, began work in La Brea and Santa
Bárbara, a pioneer followed by the Leach brothers, the Standard Oil Co.,
Ultramar SA, Pablo Pasini Bonfanti and others. And it was in 1923 that Governor
Mateo Córdoba declared El Quemado a reserve zone where an oil deposit was
discovered.
1907
- On December 8, judges are appointed not only to administer justice but also
as a kind of Delegates for all types of assistance or needs of the neighbors. Also
in that year, Law 137 was passed, which provided for the construction of the San
Pedro - La Mendieta - Perico road (which crossed the Río Grande by the railroad
bridge).
1909
- On July 7, 1909, when the population was forming and social needs gave
meaning to Municipal management, citizen José Araca received a note from the
Municipality presided over by Guillermo Leach ordering that the girl Dionisia
Aramayo be handed over to her mother Petrona Aramayo de Torres, "who
promised to treat her well, because if she did not do so," said the note, "the
proceedings of the case would be taken to the Court of Justice."
- On September 23, 1909, the Municipality received a donation from Horacio
Pémberton, consisting of receipt books printed at the printing press of Teresa M.
from Perovic, from the city of Jujuy.
- On August 18, 7,000 workers (5,000 men and 2,000 women) were registered
in the municipality: Creoles, foreigners and natives, with salaries ranging from
$35 to $80 per month. They were permanent people who worked mainly in the
sugar mills. This is how the first ten years of the 20th century passed, with a
population that worked hard, both employers and workers and employees.
- Here are some names to remember: Pedro J. Helguero, Jose A. Araoz,
Augusto Campero, S. Valles, Javier Córdoba, José Lobo, Mariano Muñoz,
Benito Plaza, Belisario Fascio; Juan Bolla, C. Goitia, Teodoro Guzmán, Horacio
C. Pémberton, Manuel Carrillo, Guillermo W. The authors declare that they are
in compliance with the provisions of the DSU. Araoz, Genaro D'errico, Jose
Mendez, Pio Cuesta, Leonardo Petruzzi, Bonifacio Bonet, Abraham Machicado,
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Campos, Quintin Aguirre, Horacio Sanchez, Angel Cejas, Eustaquio
Barrionuevo, Juan Acevedo, Ramon Olmos, Justo B. Cardel, Ricardo Arias, Luis
Hoyos, Guillermo Arning, Antonio Valente, Ernesto Gueret, H. Arancibia,
Serapio S. The Spanish composers, Gustavo Gardel, Arturo Sierra, Leandro
Salinas, Hilario Mendoza, have been working in the field for over 100 years.
- As the First Centenary of the May Revolution approached, San Pedro
prepared numerous events from which I have collected many anecdotes that
demonstrate the patriotism of the majority of the residents who adhered to them.
- Although many sports have been practiced previously at the “La Esperanza”
Sugar Mill, such as Polo, Cricket, Tennis and others, it was only this year that a
football team was formed with the following members: P. Moran, F. Claret, F.
Fowler, W. Flescher, Ch. Roberts, Lopez, Cabrera, F. Sembinelli, V. Jerez and
L. Orsini.
1910
- Mayor of the Municipal Commission Normando Leach Secretary José María
Alfonso.
- In January of this year, the building plan began to be drawn up and the first
applicant was José C. Marsikani.
- On April 23, the Municipality informed Immigration that there were 16
commercial firms, whose owners were Turks or Arabs, and the following was
also made known: "I do not know of any Syrian or Turk who has dedicated
himself to agriculture, nor do I know of any Russians."
- On May 19, Mr. José Aráoz as Vice-President of the Municipal Commission
and Mr. José María Alfonso as Secretary, direct Mrs. Fidela Vda. from Pérez the
following note: "The
The Municipality of this Department, joining in the just mourning caused by the
death of her distinguished husband, National Senator Domingo Teófilo Pérez, to
whom this town owes so many benefits and whose fruitful work in the National
Congress leaves behind a luminous trail in his efficient action for the general
progress of the country, has decided to honor his memory with a solemn funeral
in the Church of this Parish. I must also let you know that the shops of this town
have decided to close their doors tomorrow, as a just tribute to the virtues of the
austere and patriotic citizen. On behalf of the Municipality and the People,
please accept, Madam and your distinguished family, the expression of our
deepest condolences.
- Mr. Sergio Alvarado was the Governor of the Province.
- In August, the residents of San Pedro collect $356 to purchase a flag that the
people of Jujuy will donate to the warship “Jujuy”.
- On September 2, the total Municipal Income and Expenditure Budget was
$10,170.
- On November 28, on the advice of Drs. Paterson and Rokce, schools are
closed to prevent the spread of measles.
- On August 26, the city of San Pedro had 3,500 inhabitants and the
Department had 9,400, its districts being: San Antonio with 1,000 inhabitants; El
Quemado with 350 inhabitants; Palo Blanco with 1,200 inhabitants; Lavayén with
100 inhabitants; La Esperanza with 3,000 inhabitants; SJ del Bordo with 200
inhabitants; San Lucas with 200 inhabitants; S. Juan de Dios with 80 inhabitants.
1911
- In this year San Pedro gave life to a football team with the following players:
Antonio Petruzzi, J. Magayza, V. Jerez, A. Fernandez, N. Cistern, S. Vazquez, J.
Bernasconi, Ch. Roberts, W. Flescher, J. Dundé and Tobias Rojas.
- The “Alberdi” weekly appears.
- On September 4, a note was sent to Ramón Baigorria of El Quemado, in the
following terms: “I inform you that the Municipality, in a session held on August
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Héctor Chadwick, Edmundo Rey, Fernando Casals, Priest Alfredo Pérez and
Elías Ghazal, to form the Commission in charge of agreeing on the bases for the
creation of a Library with the assistance of the Protective Commission of Popular
Libraries of the Nation. Not doubting that you will accept the appointment, you
are invited on behalf of the Corporation to the meeting that will take place on the
10th of this month at 8:00 p.m. 9 pm. at the ICAVI HOTEL, with the aim of
definitively establishing the Commission.” Signed. José María Alfonso -
Municipal Secretary. With the presence of Mr. Ramon Baigorri, Salvador C.
Martinez, Elias Gazal, Jose M. Alfonso, Héctor Chadewick (President of a
Limited Company for the exploitation of businesses in San Pedro around 1907),
Edmundo Grey, Fernando Casale, Pbro. Alfredo Araya Pérez, Pedro Opulencia,
Serapio Soria, Giffer Setewer, Ernesto Gueret, Edmundo Macedo, Oscar
Vivanco, Eusebio A. Fernandez, Servando Carrizo, Julian and Esteban Revoux,
Eduardo Garcia, Augustin Casas, Ramon Arias, Felipe Wayar, Jose M. Gámez
and Vicente Cabrera, after an exchange of ideas, founded a public library with
the name “Domingo Faustino Sarmiento”. Its first authorities were:
President
Honorary President Walterio Leach; Effective President Ramón Baigorrí;
Secretary Salvador C. Martinez; Treasurer Hector Chadewick; Members
Edmundo Grey and Edmundo Casale. Today it has its own building built by the
Provincial Government.
1912
- A political committee from San Pedro that responded to the UCR is integrated
as follows: Honorary President José S.
Salinas; President Serapio Soria; Vice President Hermogenes Arancibia;
Secretary J. Angel Cejas; Treasurer Abraham Machicado; Members: Juan
Carlos Valladares, Javier Gutierrez, Modesto Lafuente, Pablo Gonzalez, Jose E.
Correa, Hilarion Gomez, Jose F. Machicado, Ricardo Quinteros, Eusebio A.
Fernandez, Edesio Serrano, Gregorio Pastrana, Servando A. Carrizo, Leon and
Juan Isasmendi.
- For the work carried out for the benefit of the population, Mrs. María M. was
appointed President of the Charity Society. of Alfonso.
- The first theater, later also a cinema, called “Teatro Mitre”, was inaugurated. It
was built with wood by the Leach brothers on Aristóbulo del Valle street at 400;
events took place there. social, cultural and instructive,
It is worth highlighting distinguished neighbours who acted as: Víctor M. Gomez,
Jose Maria Gomez, Victor Ortiz, E. The author, Dr. Jose Alvarez, was a member
of the National Academy of Sciences. He was the author of The New York Times
best-selling author's books. Martínez, Pastor Acosta, Ricardo Arias, Pablo
Choque, Juan Millón, Rafael Burgos, Herrera y Naser, José Ifay, Osvaldo
Blasco, Rómulo Tolaba, E. Bornbank, Aurelio Carrasco, David Moffat, Ramona
L. by Jenefes, Manuel Baldiviezo Olivera, Ernesto Rodas, Santiago Muller, Jose
Erazu, Vicente Cabrera, Manuel Espinoza, Abraham Herrera, Juan Garcia
Rubio, Alfonso Torrado, Eladio Altuba, Juan F. Alvarez, Genaro Lapieza, Ismael
Gonzalez, Martin Garcia, Bernardino A. Sánchez, Dolores de Fernández, Amalia
Campos, Jorge Calvi, Luis Tirado, José Rosales, Napoleón Brandán, Rodolfo
Aramayo, Emeterio Rodas, Dr. Naughtan, Eusebio Fernández, Ricardo Cabral,
Juan Corbalán, Eduardo Macedo, E. Gronda, Francisco Oliever, Félix Nuñez,
Pedro Martínez, Raymundo Collado, Ricardo Loutayf, Jorge Cafrune, C. Taylor,
Federico Otaola.
1913
- There is a hospital (A. of the Valley between Mtre and V. Sarfield) with various
services. It had ten beds and was staffed by a Medical Director, a nurse, a cook
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materials are acquired from the British Steel Company Ltd. They were the first
steels for construction of works in the city.
- On October 29, the Government appointed Mr. Normando Leach as President
of the Municipal Commission.
- On December 8, the Civil Registry Office of La Esperanza is created.
1914
- The newspapers “La Verdad” under the direction of Juan Carlos Valladares
and “Voz del Pueblo” under the direction of Tomás Romero appear.
- On June 4, the Shooting and Gymnastics Society was founded. The
authorities that govern its destiny are: President Serapio Soria; Vice President
Máximo A. Mancorvo; Secretary Bernardino Sanchez; Deputy Secretary Maximo
Rivas; Treasurer J. Angel Eyebrows; Members: Odilón Leiva, José Hernández,
Gerónimo Guzmán, Javier Gutiérrez, Rudecindo Sarmiento, Abel Trujillo,
Manuel G. Paliza and Guillermo Arancibia. An institution that years later and on
the occasion of the inauguration of its target shooting stand, organized a
shooting competition with the following results: 1st Tiro Federal de la Quiaca,
made up of shooters Cirilo Orgaz, Liborio Báez and Helidoro Castillo. 2nd Yavi
Federal Shooting Range, represented by the shooters: Emilio Ibarra, Antonio
Gaspar and Nicolas Lamas
(National Champions for the year 1933). 3rd Federal Shooting Union Puno of La
Quiaca, with shooters Narciso Ibarra, Lucio Cardozo and Isaac Cabana. 4th San
Pedro Federal Shooting Range, made up of Mr. Emanuel Conta, Delfin Perales
and Jesus F. Mown down. 5th Fire Department of Salta with the shooters Yomás
Moreira, Eleuterio Taritolay and Manuel Núñez; and finally, Comercio de San
Pedro with Messrs. Juan Fado Zamar, Eduardo Vargas and Victoriano Choque.
- In the middle of this year, Ms. Ramona L. de Jenefes in the position of
Midwife, with the obligation to care for all the poor women in the urban area of
San Pedro, replaced some time later by Mrs. Ursula de Consiglio.
1915
- At the beginning of this year and at the request of merchants from San Pedro,
the Municipality obtained from the firm Leach Argentina Estates Ltda. the
installation of two telephone wires with twelve devices, communication that the
Ingenio had had since 1886 through the Salta Telephone Company in
conjunction with Pampa Blanca (Jujuy).
- On March 13, the newspaper “El Progreso del Norte” was founded.
- On December 3, the Municipality purchased the first watering cart, for 1,500
liters, from Eugenio Noé of Buenos Aires.
- By Decree Law 257, the first Night School was created. 1916
- Dr. Guido Bonarelli informs the Ministry of Agriculture of the Nation about the
oil fields of “Morro Quemado” in Jujuy. In short, it states that the Cerro Quemado
Dome is the only one in which an attempt at exploitation in search of exploitable
oil deposits can be justified.
- The concessionaire for the provision of Public Lighting in the San Pedro area,
Mr. Genaro Lapieza, reports that the installation of machines and boilers at the
power plant has been completed, and that lighting can therefore begin on the
date designated by the Municipality as the inauguration day.
- On January 26, license plates were purchased with names for the streets
Miguel Araoz, Bartolome Mitre, Rogelio Leach, Alberdi, July 9, Aristóbulo del
Valle, Pedro Goyena, Valentin Alsina, Governor Tello, Sarmiento, Velez
Sarsfield, a total of 47 license plates.
- On February 11, the first registered Carnival Parade Commission was formed,
made up of: Peter Opulence,
Miguel Angel Bolla, Valentin Gomez and Alfredo Torrado.
- On March 8, Walterio and Esteban Leach had a car with a private license
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- On May 9, the company was commissioned. Sudamericana de Notas de
Bancos the production of Official Stamps for the Municipality for $ 0.5 $ 1,00 $
1.20 in blue, red and
green, one color for each value.
- On May 17, an official note is sent to Octavio Iturbe, Carlos Zabala, Miguel
Iturbe and Ángel Puch, requesting a grant to build the San Pedro de Río Negro
Church in homage to Argentine Independence.
- Municipal Elections are approved by Decree 313. On July 17, the Municipality
appointed Mr. Esteban N. Leach for the purchase of equipment and supplies for
the installation of a larger telephone network.
- On October 10, Vicente Cabrera, as President of the Municipal Commission,
addresses the Minister of Government Pablo Arroyo (my godfather) informing
him that the Municipality will repair School No. 2, allocating $840 for it.
1917
- This year the newspaper “El Tribuno” appeared, whose editor in 1921 was Mr.
Martín García.
- In the Miraflores area of San Pedro Department, a soccer team was formed
under the presidency of Mr. Claudio Revoux, members who did not know any
defeat for eight consecutive years.
- The Municipality of San Pedro is currently in negotiations for the provision of
running water in the urban area. It was on December 21, 1918 that the Provincial
Government approved the contract for this purpose, signed on the 16th of the
same month and year between Messrs. Municipal Mayor Mr. Abraham
Machicado and Dr. Fausto Carvallo.
- At the end of this year, a Political Committee was organized that responded to
the Red Radicalism of San Pedro de Jujuy and whose authorities were:
President Angel Bolla; Vice President Julio Cordoba; Members: Quintin Aguirre,
Jordan Roldan and Daniel Aguilar. Also identified with this political force, a
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Opulencia, in the character of President; Vice President Mrs. Griselda de
Moreira; Secretary Maria Ignacia Rojas de Tenrreyro; Pro. Sec. Maria Olmos;
Treasurer Maria J. C. from Taglioli; Members: Justina Rojas, Clara and
Mercedes Aguirre, Anselma Pérez and as Delegate of the Central Committee
Lázaro Taglioli.
- On April 27th, San Pedro contributes to the Allied Red Cross with theatrical
evenings.
- On October 12, Mrs. Elsa Rasgido de Bustamante appointed Mr. Normando
Leach as Honorary Member of the Sarmiento Society for the Protection of
Sampedrina Children. Today Professional School No. 7.
- A note is sent to Military District 64 with a list of Argentine mechanics who
reside in this town, they are: Ricardo A. Bassi, Manuel Segundo Soloaga and
Roberto Rubelt.
1918
- January. Acting as Municipal Auditor was Segundo Pérez Fernández, who
reported that the municipal assets were: Real Estate $68,800; Furniture and
Equipment $3,038; Running water installed $3,035; Music Band $390.90.
- July 6th. Mr. Bernardino Sánchez was elected President of the Municipal
Commission and said Commission was made up of Mr. Juan Paglia and
Hermogenes Arancibia.
- July 23rd. The following were put forward as Justices of the Peace: Arturo
Leon for San Pedro and Emilio Legal, Alternate; Leandro Salinas, Assistant
Judge for La Esperanza; Fortunato Arancibia for San Lucas, El Bordo and
Chaguaral; Narciso Villoldo for San Juan de Dios and Pastor Acosta for
Lavayén.
- An agreement was reached to pay Carlos Corrado $470, the value of the
Municipality's share of the Popular Banquet offered to Governor Horacio Carrillo
and his Ministers Ernesto Claros and Froilán Calvetti.
- Messrs. were appointed to the Patent Classification Commission. Leach's
Argentine Estates Ltda. and Javier Contreras.
- The Mayor is authorized to call for the Registration of Foreigners by means of
Edicts and Posters.
- July 29th. The Pro-Temple Commission in its construction stage is made up of
Normando Leach as President and José del Campo as Secretary, with members
being: José Linares, José M. Alfonso, Salvador Martinez and Segundo
Fernandez Perez.
- With an allocation of $60 per month, Petrona Acosta is appointed municipal
midwife.
- August 2nd. List of candidates for Justices of the Peace: Incumbent: Salvador
C. Martinez, Serapio Soria, Romulo Tolaba; Substitute: Emilio Lozano, Hope:
Leandro Salinas. Saint Anthony: Miguel Albarracin. The Burned: Toribio Aguirre,
The San Jose del Bordo, The San Lucas, and Chaguaral: Fortunato Arancibia,
The Mendieta, Palo Blanco: Luis Antonio Arroyo. Saint John of God: Norberto
Villoldo and Lavayén: Pastor Acosta. In September of that same year, when
Emilio Legal resigned, the following candidates were proposed: Guillermo
Paliza, Andrés M. Romariz and Felipe Muhar.
- October 29th. The components of the team are selected by drawing lots.
Voting tables for the election of November 3 for the following: Fermin Alba,
Eugenio Toril, Hector Narriondo, Juan C. Montoya, Ricardo Lautauf, Daniel
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Vicente Cabrera, Peter Opulence, Gilberto Gonzalez, Dolphin
Machuca, Carlos A. Melano, Desiderio Ocampo, Lizardo Suárez, Edison
Serrano, Manuel Romano, Sunday Herrera, Alberto
Cabral, Guillermo Méndez, Carlos Valladares, Prudencio Carreras, Plácido
López, Miguel Tamayo, Tomás Güemes, Santos Ibarra, Odilón Leiva, Osvaldo
Blanco, José Carrizo, Apolinario Araya, Juan Cayata, Tomás Mendieta,
Abraham Almenar and Gilberto González.
- November 4th. It is resolved to grant Fausto Cavallo the Concession of
Exploitation for the Provision of Running Water for this city for 30 years.
- November 6th. The Municipal Council is constituted as follows:
Abraham Machicado, Hermogenes Arancibia and Jose M. Fernandez. The result
of the elections (there being more envelopes on the tables than voters). Popular
Candidacy 492 votes; U.C. Radical 154 votes; 4 blank; 2 null (one vote for José
Linares and another for Normando Leach).
- The Deliberative Council is formed by Juan Paglia, Rodolfo Aramayo, Ernesto
Gueret, Eduardo Jacobs, Rómulo Tolaba and Toufik Bouhid. In this election, the
President of the UCR Serapio S. Soria makes charges regarding the approval of
the same and requests its annulment, but as no evidence was presented, the
election was unanimously approved and the authorities of the HCD President
were appointed: Juan Paglia, Vice-President. Ernesto Gueret and 2nd Vice -
President Toufik Bouhid.
- This year's contributors were: Abraham Anduni, Martín Abad, Casiano
Abasolo, Luis A. Abraham, Nelmé Assy, Rafael Ángel, Jacobo Aguirre,
Arancibia Hermanos, Guillermo Astudillo, Salomón Alú, Farah Asmuzi, Abraham
Baiud and Son, Bordallo Hnos., Roque Bouliubasich, Toufik Bouhid and Son,
Nallib Bogater, Antonio Coloma, Westerkamp and Cambiaggio, Fausta A. from
Cebria, Domingo Chica, Brothers. The Social Club of the United States of
America, Santiago de Chile, is a non-profit organization founded in 1892 by the
Government of Chile. It is a non-profit organization founded in 1892 by the
Government of Chile. Fernandez, Antonio Gusoni, Valentin Gomez, Javier
Gutierrez, Nestor Gutierrez, Atanasio Garces, C. and Gutierrez, Miguel Herrera,
Salomón Herrera, Jure Hnos., Abalán Jorge, Emilio Legal, Eugenio Lestón,
Jorge L. Garcia, Arturo Leon, Francisco Martorell, Jose A. Marsikani, Juan
Mascaro, Romualdo Martín, Vicente Medina, Pedro Madregal, José Medina,
Julio Maidana, Vicenta Mendoza Nocelli y Sabah, Melano Hnos., Abraham
Naser, Emilio Naim, Pedro Nolasco, Máximo Naim, Amado Nasra, Alejandro
Navarro, Pedro Ñanez , Pedro Opulencia, Moisés Ortíz, Francisco Pérez, Vda.
De Petruzzi, Genara de Páez, Florencio Ruiz, Abdón Saka, Simón Hnos., Pedro
Santillán, Camil Sansur, Ghazal Sammán, Ignacio Stradella, Samman y
Anahuati, Alberto Segal, Isaac Sabah, Turrado y Jodar, Rómulo Tolaba, Luis
Tirado, Chibli Ubeid, Vaqué y Cia. The author(s) mentioned above are: In La
Esperanza: Pedro Peralta, Lautaro Samuel Ortiche, Jose Arce, Eustaquio
Reynoso, Lucas Carrasco, Tomas Mendoza (Urundel) and Lorenzo Collados (La
Mendieta).
1919
- This year, the newspaper “La Voz de Alem” by Alfredo Fernández appeared.
In mid-July, the road that currently links San Salvador de Jujuy (via Las Lajitas)
with San Pedro was inaugurated. This work was carried out by the Provincial
Government and the Leach's firm.
- In January the following are Councillors: Miguel Herrera, Valentin Gomez,
Moses Bouhid and Francisco Perez.
- Something to meditate on: A note dated January 27, from Municipal Mayor
Abraham Machicado addressed to the San Pedro Commercial Employees
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Proudhon said: everywhere Public Power is proportional to Civilization or, if you
prefer, civilization is in the direct reason of its Government... Society without
Government precipitates itself into savagery; for individuals freedom, property
and tranquility become impossible; for nations wealth, morality, progress... The
Government is the wall that protects, the sword that avenges, the scale that
gives each one rights, the eye that observes…”
- In April, the HCD begins its work, with its first Ordinances being issued by the
Mayor's Office of Mr. Abraham Machicado, and others sanctioned by the Council
itself on the behavior that citizens must comply with in the social activity of the
environment.
- April 23. The Mayor sends a note to Mr. Berwith,
Administrator of the Ledesma Sugar Mill, inviting him to the ceremony of laying
the Foundation Stone for the provision of running water in this city.
- May 22nd. The Municipal Technical Advisor, Mr.
Mario Cesano, that the Hospital building should be built on the site occupied by
the Club Atlético Federación.
- June 24th. A note is sent to Thomas Easdale, informing him of the place
where the bodies should be buried. On the same date, Mrs. Blanche E.
Anderson chairs the Pro-Collection Commission for the construction of the
Hospital.
- July 22. It is communicated to the Eng. Mario Romano of Jujuy, that the
tender for the construction of the Hospital and Cemetery of this city has been
extended until next August 9.
- July 11th. An Ordinance is issued on hiring people, paying a patent of $3.00
- July 21st. Dr. Silvio Caretti is appointed as a physician for the Municipal Clinic.
- Afma Singh is prohibited from practicing medicine, since Dr. Lucio B. has
settled in this city. Lemongrass.
- Water for the irrigation from the region the distributed the
Municipality, because the Dr. Lucio Ortiz receive the 12 September
a note giving hours: Rodeíto, Sunday 5pm to 5am, Chaguaral, Monday 5am to
5pm on Wednesday; Bordo Wednesday 5pm to 5pm on Friday and Alcoba from
Friday 5pm to 5am on Saturday.
- Note to the Director of the newspaper “La Voz de Alem”, making available to
him the text of the contracts for the supply of Aguas Corrientes.
- October 21st. The Municipality donates eleven medals as
football award to the Club Atlético La Esperanza, of which Don Odilon Leiva was
President.
- October 25th. The following are appointed as Alternate Representatives for
the Elections to be held: Julio Córdoba, Prudencio Guerrero, Pedro Farías,
Salomón Martínez, Vicente Medina, Odilón Leiva, José Cansino, Emanuel
Conta, Tomás Mendieta, D. Herrera, Egidio Serrano, Segundo González, and
Vicente Torino.
- October 27, he was President of the UCR Mr. Serapio S. Soria.
- Finally, on November 8, an agreement between the Municipality and Mr.
Walterio and Esteban Leach, on the provision of public lighting.
1920
- This year, the newspaper “El Progreso Radical” by Casiano Abasola
appeared.
- Decade in which San Pedro receives great benefits from government
management. For this reason, the people of San Pedro work tirelessly to build
an organized city, beginning to work together, among the neighbors,
coordinating their actions with the Municipality and creating Cultural, Sports and
Social Institutions.
- On January 30, an Ordinance is issued requiring all those who drive vehicles
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of Eusebio Fernández, Nasif Duva, Sergio Pellegrini, Ricardo García, Francisco
Pérez and Domingo Zarzozo. Amelia de Alderete is appointed Municipal
midwife. Note on soda manufacturing is sent to Federico Otaola and Luis
Canetti.
- February 3rd. Salvador Corrado is appointed to administer the driver's license
exam.
- May 4th. The Municipality inaugurates its Technical Office.
- August 21st. Mayor Machicado sends notes to Guillermo Ciori, Ricotti and
Jacinto Calaba, requesting a quote to pave some streets in the city.
- August 19th. The operation of the Sanitation Works is regulated, naming San
Pedro “Villa de San Pedro de Jujuy”.
- October 24th. The “Spanish Aid Society” is created
“Mutuos” was founded by the following partners: Juan Antonio Rubio, Antonio
Bordallo, Florencio Ruiz, Francisco Alvarez, Daniel Tejada, Modesto Collades,
Ignacio Sanz, Fernando Villar, Emilio Chamorro and José María Alfonso.
- December. A gold medal commissioned by the Casa Scasany in Buenos Aires
is awarded, with the following inscription: “Municipality of San Pedro de Jujuy”
Shooting Association.
- December 12th. Mayor Abraham Machicado sends a note to the President of
the Nation Hipólito Irigoyen, requesting a subsidy for the construction of the
Hospital.
- December 14th. The elected Councilors Salvador C. are hereby proclaimed.
Martinez, Eduardo Jurado and Osvaldo Blanco.
1921
- January. Mr. Domingo Spólita is a member of the Carnival Parade
Commission.
- February 28th. It is declared mandatory to put the number on every house in
the city, with Don Alfredo Gutierrez being in charge of this work.
- June 28th. The candidates for Justices of the Peace for San Pedro are: Arturo
Leon - Alejandro Natta - Elias Ghazal and for El Quemado: Pedro Parr - Ramon
Ballon and Ramon Ormeno.
1922
- May 8th. It is ordered that a Cadastre of the Municipality of San Pedro de
Jujuy be drawn up.
- September 24th. The construction of a Plaza in Aristóbulo del Valle and 9 de
Julio is ordered, in honor of October 12 and it is designated with the name of
“CRISTOBAL COLON”. This square existed until approximately 1935.
1923
- January 8th. The authorities of the Honorable Deliberative Council of San
Pedro de Jujuy are: President Salvador c. Martínez, 1st Vice President: José
Flores Aguilar and 2nd Vice President: Jorge V. Chagra. When Martín García
was Mayor. Governor of Jujuy, Mr. Mateo Córdova, and Minister of Government
and Finance, Mr. Miguel A. Tank.
1924
- January 2nd. The Municipality was made up of Second Mayor Fernandez
Perez and Councilors: 1st Vice: Emanuel Conta, Ramon Torena, Tomas
Cisneros and Casiano Abasolo. 2nd Vice: Waldino Aguilar.
- January 5th. Exequiel Ruíz is authorized to install a gasoline pump.
- January 26th. Permission to manufacture explosives is requested
“Potenthia”, by Esteban and Walterio Leach.
- February 13th. On this day the first Municipal intervention took place, with Mr.
Justino Riobo as the Intervenor.
- August 26th. The Councilors are: Osvaldo Blasco, Salvador
Macchi, Patricio N. Carrizo, and Felipe Machuca in the Secretariat.
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Registry of Foreigners and appointing Rómulo Tolaba and Domingo Zarzozo.
The people of the Department are called to hold municipal elections on
November 2 of the same year, "to elect 6 members to the HCD; the call is
signed by Justino Riobo and José N. Gomez, as Secretary and the 24th
From the same month the tables are formed
scrutineers and the places are designated: Table 1: School, with Emilio Legal,
Virgil Bernachi and Augustine Murguiondo. Table 2
School: Lucio V. Limonghi, Pedro Opulencia and Guido Merlani. Table 3
Municipality: Francisco Ibarra (my godfather)
confirmation), Adolfo Herrera, Segundo Gimenez. Table 4 Church: José
Marsikani, Pedro A. Dogfish and Juan F. Suitcase. Table 5 Municipality: Natalio
Pagano and Arturo Canedi. Hope with four tables, Nicanor E. Diaz, Placido G.
López and Juan Hinojosa, José Arias, Manuel Clemente and José González,
Vicente P. Villoldo, Vicente Medina and Daniel Cordoba, Abel Rios, N. Ibanez
and Prudencio Carreras. San Antonio two tables with: Julio Rojo, Domingo
Guzmán and Esteban Ríos; The Burned with a table with Juan Astudillo, José
Fiore and Miguel M. Alive.
- There were two newspapers: “El Progreso Radical” and “La Esperanza”.
- December 3rd. The respective Minutes are signed by Justino Riobo, Salvador
Martínez, Luis Boffano, Arturo León and as Secretary B. Smash. The HCD is
proclaimed triumphant, made up of: Antonio Carrizo, José Luraschi, Guido
Merlani, Osvaldo Blanco, Hermógenes Arancibia and Gabriel García. Its
authorities are: President: Gabriel García; 1st Vice President: Osvaldo Blanco;
2nd Vice President: Hermógenes Arancibia.
- December 19th. The street name is changed by decree
Santa Barbara by Gobernador Tello.
1925
- January 9th. The list of candidates for Judges is raised to: Moisés Casas,
Emilio Lozano, Tobias Rojas, Segundo Gimenez, Jorge M. Blasco and Ramón
Bayón; Anacleto Farías, Santiago Müller, Arturo Canedi and Antonio Avila, and
Vicente Cabrera was appointed Municipal Mayor on December 16, 1924, but
died on February 4, 1925. Mr. Guido Merlani provisionally assumes office and
issues the Decree of Honors. Dr. Lucio Ortiz is appointed Mayor.
- By Decree 652, the budget for the development of the San Pedro Hospital
(today “Dr. Guillermo C. Paterson”).
- By Decree 714, the PE is authorized to invest $3,000 in designating corridors
on both sides of the canal from the San Pedro Mills, to combat mosquitoes.
- December 19th. The Councilors elected on November 2 are appointed: Dr.
Guillermo C. Paterson, Gentlemen Patricio N. Carrizo and Emilio Lozano.
1926
- This year, at the request of Mr. Alejandro Vargas Orellana, Tobias Rojas,
Eugenio Toril, Luis Corrado and Patricio Antonio Carrizo, the "San Pedro"
Athletic Club was founded, the new name of the original Federation Athletic
Club.
- January 28th. A Roe Deer Commission is formed, made up of: Carlos Justino
Rivas, Serapio S. The authors declare that they are in compliance with the
provisions of the DRAFT POST-ACT Rules of the European Parliament.
- March 30th. José Luraschi is Municipal Technical Advisor.
- February 13th. In the Hall of the Honorable CD they lend
Oath of Elected Councillors Gentlemen: Victoriano C.
Gutierrez, Elias Baiud, Paulino H. Delgado, Antonio Bordallo and Oscar Augusto
Martorell.
- March 25th. Mr. Agustín Murguiondo is in charge of the Reception and
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replacing Miss Aguilar, who resigned.
- By Decree 727, the Executive Branch is authorized to invest $3,000 to
subsidize the “All Boys” Club and by Decree 768, the investment of $12,000 is
authorized to repair the access to the road that connects with La Mendieta.
- December 18 - Dr. Páterson in Municipal Action: Dr. Guillermo C. takes over
the Municipal Intendancy. Paterson. His First Decree: Grant leave with pay to
Secretary Mr. José Arias and replace him with José María Gómez. Second
Decree: that Accountant Otero continue as Treasurer provisionally. Third
Decree: the CD is summoned for December 30 at 8:00 p.m. 18 to discuss the
debt of Public Services. Fourth Decree: The resignation of José Arias is
accepted and Mr. José Gómez and Mr. Onofre Otero continue in office. Sixth
Decree: Exonerates midwife Lugarda Reyes and appoints Angélica Bisone,
already a graduate. Fifth Decree: After the death of Councillor Hermógenes
Arancibia on 1 January 1927, the National Flag is ordered to be flown at Half-
Mast for three days. Seventh Decree: Declares the Municipality staff in
Commission. Eighth Decree: Accountant Otero is hereby ordered to make the
Accounting Books available to the Commission of Councillors for review. Ninth
Decree: Saturnino Riobo is authorized to manage a loan from the Government
and from the firm Leach's Argentine Estates Ltda. of $5,000 to pay overdue
debts. Tenth Decree: Dr. Donald Mac Naughtan is hereby appointed Municipal
Physician for the duration of Dr. D'errico's leave. Eleventh Decree: Appoints the
Municipal Mayor appointed by the PE to office Mr. Salvador C. Martínez, who
issued the following Decrees and Resolutions during his administration. 1st.-
Confirming Mr. Secretary José Segovia in office. 2nd.- The decree of Tender for
the works in the Municipal Market “Senador Pérez” is agreed to, to Isidoro
Agustini and Juan Meló. For reasons of economy, the following people have
been eliminated from their jobs: Tomás Serrano Bravo, Jorge Blasco and
Agustín Murguiondo, who held the positions of Traffic Inspector and Head of the
Reception and Archive Desk. 3rd.- Gabriel Fernández is confirmed in the
position of Municipal Commissioner and Don Octavio de León is appointed
Assistant Secretary and Accountant. 4th.- Also for economic reasons, the
services of Auxiliary Midwife to Mrs. Ursula de Consiglio are being eliminated.
5th.- Mr. Luraschi resigns from his position as Technical Advisor. 6th.- The
proposal presented by Mr. Isidoro Agostini to carry out the work in the Municipal
Market “Senador Pérez” is accepted, he will do it for the sum of $1,452.54.
7th.- Sub-Commissioner is appointed
Municipal to Mr. Juan Garelli. 8º.- Dr. D'errico and Angélica Visoni are confirmed
in the position of Municipal doctor and midwife respectively. 9th.- The guarantee
that the Municipal Collector, Mr. Ramón E., must present is set at $2,000.
Ontiveros, who must give a weekly account of the amounts he receives. 10th.-
The amount of $5,150 is paid to Dr. Naugthan for services rendered for fifteen
days. 12th.- A note is addressed to Mr. Leach's Argentine Estate Ltda. to
arrange a new transfer of the “La Providencia” irrigation ditch, which passes
through Calle W. Leach today H. Irigoyen. 13th.- Carnival games are allowed on
the 26th and 29th of this month. February, and March 1 and 6 of next year;
playing with water and substances harmful to health and clothing is prohibited.
The formation of roe deer is permitted in the streets and hours determined by
the Commission, which is made up of: Justino Riobo, Carlos Vittón, Alberto
Ovejero Paz, Cesáreo Villagra, Patricio N. Carrizo, Leonardo Scramoncín,
Domingo Petruzzi, José Coloma, Ángel Zarzozo, Gabriel Fernández, Elías
Baiud, Vicente Fortunato, Virgilio Bernacchi, Alfredo Gutiérrez, Antonio Bordallo
and José Navaz. $200 m/n are allocated. so that the expenses for the festival
can be covered by popular subscription and trade. 14th.- The Municipality
contributes $100 in favor of the survivors of the catastrophe that occurred due to
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area on March 15. The Teaching Staff of the School is requested. No. 2 Ask for
contributions from the neighborhood and transfer the amount obtained to the
Commission for Victims of the Catastrophe. 15th.- The Secretary is authorized to
carry out an investigation to determine whether what is stated in number 225 of
“Progreso Radical”, dated March 26, is accurate, in which it says that the
Municipal doctor does not fulfill his duty, since the Municipal Organic Law
establishes mandatory medical assistance for the poor. 16th.- New schedule is
set for all offices dependent on the Executive Department. 17th.- Mr. José
Gómez, Secretary, is appointed to the position of Municipal Treasurer. 18º.- The
Surveyor Mr. Juan Mario Cesano is appointed Municipal Technical Advisor.
19th.- The Accountant Treasurer Onofrio Otero is suspended from his duties
until he renders an account of the values, for which a period of ten days is set,
otherwise the background information will be passed on to the Justice. Mr.
Patricio Lyons is appointed Interim Accountant. 20th.- The Accountant -
Treasurer Mr. O. is suspended from his duties. Otero and Don José M. took
charge of the Treasury. Gomez. 21st.- Accountant O. Otero did not comply with
the Ordinance and it was decided to forward the background information to the
Criminal Judge of the Capital. 22nd.- He is declared dismissed from his position
as accountant and the H. C. The agreement to appoint Don Patricio Lyons was
deliberated. 23rd.- Accountant Patricio Lyons is confirmed in office. 24th.-
It
The Treasury delivers the amount of $400 m/n to the ProTemplo Commission for
the repair work. 25th.- Mr. Vicente Chiarello is given the sum of $500 and is
provided with the laborer he requests to carry out the events of July 9 of this
year. 26th.- It is delivered to the Director of School No. 2 Mr. Julio Quintana $
100 m/n. for expenses incurred in the
July 9th celebrations and gifts for the children of the school. 27th.- In response
to the request made by Dr. Vicente D'errico, he is granted leave for five days. In
his absence, the position will be filled by Dr. J. M. Sylvester. 28th.-
HE sets the deadline for two days so that he
Collector Ramon L. Ontiveros surrendersaccount and deliver to
Municipal Treasury the amounts it has received to date, under penalty of
proceeding with the relevant provisions in the event of non-compliance. 29.- The
Municipality's suppliers, Gentlemen. Napoleón Brandán, Dionisio Brandán,
Ramón Belmonte and Pedro Medina decide to sell meat at a discount of ten
cents per kilogram. 30.- The Vice President of the H. Deliberative Council sends
note to Mayor Salvador C. Martínez suspended him from his duties for a period
of eight days and the President of the Council took over the office of Mayor.
Mayor Salvador Martínez complies with the resolution and Dr. Guillermo C.
takes charge. Paterson.
1927
- On September 25, with the presence of the Governor of the Province,
Commander Pedro J. Perez, Minister of Finance and
Government, Gentlemen: Fields and Pémberton respectively,
Municipal Mayor of Jujuy, Mr. Justo J. Frías, ladies and gentlemen appointed to
be godparents of the event, proceeded to bless the Hospital of San Pedro, a
ritual that was carried out by the Foreign Vicar Don José de la Iglesia. Moments
later, the President of the Festivities Committee, Mr. Carlos Víttori, read a
conceptual speech, followed by the Minister of Finance, Mr. Pedro Campos, and
finally Mr. Salvador Canuto Martínez. The land or plot where this Hospital is
located was donated by Don Walterio Leach and its first director was the doctor
Don Vicente D'errico Sarmiento. - Governor Benjamin Villafañe and Vice
Governor Pedro J. Perez; Mayor Salvador C. Martinez and Miguel Zenarruza.
- The current Temple of San Pedro Apóstol is inaugurated.
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has been dismissed for reasons of better service. On May 3, Jesús Medina was
appointed in his place.
- June 18th. Mayor Dr. Lucio Ortiz decides to set a deadline for homeowners to
paint the front of their houses.
- July 27th. The first Catholic Institution was formed, the "Catequestic Center",
in which she was President Carolina Melano;
Vice President Herminia de Machuca; Legal Secretary; Treasurer Catalina de
Cabrera; Deputy Treasurer Clarisa S. from Tolaba; Vocals Eugenia R. by
Legrand, Felisa C. of Opulence, Francisca Bulacio, Feliciana Hoyos, Maria Luisa
de Trull, Asuncion Almaraz and Amelia Rojas. Wardens: Victoria Rivadeneira
and Rosa
Courtades. First marriage in the new Temple: Rafael
Giménez with Graciela Díaz on June 27, 1927, whose godparents were Mr.
Carlos Melano and Mrs. Ángela C. from Melano. 3,825 marriages were
registered. First Baptism Federico Desiderio Otaola, son of Federico Otaola and
Rita Rivera, on June 29, 1927. On June 30 there were 42 baptisms up to page
395. A total of 48,325 baptisms were recorded.
- The H. Deliberative Council in the note sent to the incumbent Mayor Salvador
C. Martínez makes it known that in his Extraordinary Session of September 19,
he has formulated charges against him, because in the Casa Tolerancia of Doña
Daniela Alfaro, the sanitary services do not comply with the conditions required
by the Ordinance and there are no Sanitation Works with a Network of Sewers,
but services sanitary with wells
absorbents and septic tank, and not in all the houses of the
population; therefore, since it is the duty of the authorities to ensure the hygienic
state of the same, it is decided to seize the brothel of Mrs. Daniela Alfaro
because she is unable to pay the patent for her house.
- September 21st. At 2:30 p.m. Dr. Paterson takes office. On the same date, a
new watering truck was purchased to improve public service from the Chevrolet
Agent, Mr. García Rubio; the amount agreed upon with the aforementioned
Agent and Mr. Walterio and Esteban Leach who deliver the amount of $500.20
m/n. The total value of the truck was $3,711.20.
- Ramón L. is appointed tax collector. Ontiveros, replacing Moisés Casas, who
resigned on September 6, is set as his remuneration 10% of what he receives
for the aforementioned concepts.
- October 11th. Following the resignation of Mr. Antonio Macedo from the
position of Secretary Treasurer, José Antonio Arias is appointed.
- November 6th. Elections are called. The resignation of Technical Advisor
Mario Lozano is accepted. An amount from the Budget allocated to Charity is
given to the Hospital Commission and the Municipal Medical Clinic is abolished.
- Since the election date of November 6 was not practical, a new election was
called for the 27th of the same month.
- By Decree 798, the land necessary for the head of the bridge over the Rio
Grande near San Pedro is declared expropriable.
Minutes of November 18 signed by Mayor Salvador Canuto Martínez:-
“Having presented himself before this
Municipality Mr. Miguel Zenarruza exhibiting a Decree by which the Provincial
Government appoints him as Intervenor of the Municipality of San Pedro and
considering: 1st.- That the subscriber of the Decree of the Provincial
Government on November 8 of the cte. year in which the Municipality of San
Pedro intervenes, it is the case to examine the reasons that motivate it. - 2º.-
That the suspension applied to him by the Deliberative Council in its session of
September 19th, has been protested as arbitrary on that same date before the
Public Notary Mr. Alberto Ovejero Paz, within which it is stated by the Councilor
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the honesty with which the Mr. Mayor administered the assets of the Commune
and that he could not object to the administrative order; as he also recognized
that everything he did was politicking and that it was necessary to go to
extremes -to achieve the end they proposed-". Regarding this protest, a formal
statement was immediately sent to HE the Minister of Government, Justice and
Public Education. - 3rd.- It is not true that five members of the Deliberative
Council resigned as a result of these events, because their resignations have
not reached the Secretariat of the Body to which they should have been
submitted. - 4th.- That the Municipal elections that should have been held on the
6th of this month, by virtue of art. 12 of the Organic Law and 12 of Law No. 224
amended by 312, were not verified due to negligence of the Deliberative
Council, which failed to comply with Art. 20 of the Election Law. By not practicing
the insaculation (election) of members of the tables Recipients
of Votes, not having the used village of the faculty established
by Art. 22 item, without prejudice of the which is
Intendancy
called for new elections on the 27th of this month, in accordance with art. 43 of
the Organic Law applicable by analogy. - 5th.- That if there is something evident
in the Municipal Government of San Pedro, it is the correctness and
scrupulousness with which it has been administered, reasons that reject the
statement of the Executive Power that supposes it "in a manifest state of
subversion" and the undersigned was and is so sure of its correctness and
scrupulousness that in an official letter dated September 15, ppdo.
He asked the same P. AND. of the Province the dispatch of the Mr. Inspector of
Municipalities, "In order to carry out all the investigations that he deemed
appropriate in order to verify the correctness and uprightness of the proceedings
of the officials in charge of the assets of the Commune." - 6th.- That the
Government
of the Province lacks the power to intervene in the Municipalities, since its
powers contained in Art. No. 139 of the Constitution and 78 of the Organic Law,
are reduced to “inspection and surveillance”, terms that can never include an
intervention, which is the material dispossession of the administered assets.
to its legitimate administrators. - 7th.- That the
The resignation of five members of a Council can be remedied within the
communal resources themselves (Art. No. 22 and 23 of Law No. 224). - For the
above conditions, the undersigned Mayor: Resolves: Art. 1st.- Protest the
Decree of the Provincial Government, dated 8th of the cte. as alien to its powers
and false in its foundations. Art. 2nd.- To hand over the assets and effects of the
Commune with reservation of shares and under inventory, in view of the threat
contained in Art. 5 of the operative part, which lends public power to the
appointed Intervenor. Art. 3rd.- Send a copy of the recent resolution to the H.
Legislature, the Deliberative Council and the Executive Branch of the Province,
as a revocation appeal and for the purposes of Art. 328 and 325 of the Code of
Civil Procedure. Art. 4th.- Communicate, publish and give to the R. Municipal
and archive it. The words “say about” on scraping and “lia” between the lines are
valid. - Salvador C. Martinez Mayor 1928
- On April 20, the “La Esperanza” Recreational Center was founded, an
institution that years later took the name “Club Deportivo La Esperanza”, with its
first president Don Adolfo Baranovski and its secretaries Messrs. Vicente
Usandivaras and Luis D' Santis.
- From February 2, the following people took over the office of intendant:
Paulino H. Delgado, Fabian Storni, Guido Merlani. The Minister of Government
was Don Severo Pémberton, who greatly supported the Municipality of San
Pedro.
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Company, Don Alfredo Aiken, for that the facility provides of
the
Public lighting in it place that occupied the tents of
carnival.
- Another note is addressed to Dr. José R. Veiga asked him to take charge of
Medical Assistance in the Municipality with the meager remuneration at the
moment, until the new budget is approved where this deficiency will be
corrected...
- March 12th. The President of the H.R. is requested. Deliberative Council to
decide the destination to be given to the Petroleum and Fuel Oil that YPF
granted free of charge to the Municipality, responding to the request made by
former Auditor Miguel Zenarruza.
- March 18th. The Municipal Mayor sends a note to the
President of the H. C. Deliberative, which says verbatim: "I have the pleasure of
addressing Mr. President and through his worthy intermediary, H. C., sending
them attachments for their study and approval the draft calculations of resources
for the current project. year: one formulated by the former Municipal Intervenor
Mr. Miguel Zenarruza and another by the undersigned modifying some items;
both in the calculation of Resources and in the Expense Budget according to the
amount of the income produced in the recent years and
some
Current items, which have already been collected with a significant discount,
as in the of vehicles and Others that
will necessarily have to be reduced by V. AND. Given the critical state of
commerce, to seek another environment outside the Province for the
development of its activities with better prospects, while increasing other items in
the Budget of expenses in order to remedy some deficiencies that have been
noted in some essential public services, such as a "Public Assistance" Medical
Service, a Market and Slaughterhouse Inspector, who inspects the condition and
quality of consumer items sold in the first and controls the condition and number
of cattle slaughtered in the Department."
- March 21st. Dr. Juan Martín Sylvester is appointed Municipal Physician.
- By Decree 843, the Luis Canetti Cigarette Factory is exempt from taxes for
three years and must work only with Jujuy tobacco.
- By Decree 855, P. AND. to invest the sum of $15,000 to expand the primary
school building. By Decree 871 authorizing the P. AND. the investment of
$6,000 to refurbish the San Pedro Shooting Stand.
- On May 7, Mr. Pathallah Ghazal is informed by note that the Intendancy has
received a letter from his sister Adele Ghazal, requesting information about him,
attaching a copy of the note sent.
- June 10th. Guido Merlani is appointed Collector.
- July 6th. A note is addressed to Mrs. Rosa F. of Soria, informing him that in
compliance with the Ordinance sanctioned by the H. C. D. orders the name
change of Esperanza Street to Serapio Soria Street, as a fitting tribute to the
memory of her husband, and invites her to attend the public event on July 9 at
8:00 p.m. 10.
- July 10th. Requests for reconsideration of patents are sent from the following
taxpayers: Emilio Legal, Marcos Weler, Juan Carlos Cesano, Request from the
Municipal Electrician Don Jesús Medina for collection of fees for extraordinary
work carried out due to the transfer of the Telephone Exchange to a premises in
the Municipal Market, and from Eduardo Vargas for renewal of the contract for a
premises that he occupies in the same establishment.
- They were Attorneys Approved by the Municipality to carry out the
corresponding actions, Drs. Fenelón Quintana and González Pérez, who were
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fraud.
- They propose a solution to the problem of payment for telephone services:
"As the Commune is going through a tight financial period and taking into
account the services provided by the Municipal Telephone Networks on the one
hand and by that Company on the other, this Administration understands that
said service can very well be established in a reciprocal manner, that is, without
disbursement of
none of the two parts, which would not cause any
harm to that company and instead would benefit everyone
Department". At the end of the text it says the following: “Reviewing background
information, it has been possible to verify that the resolution of the H. Council
has been faithfully interpreted by the DE and it is unknown in what form it was
transmitted to that Company. I want to believe that the incidents that occurred in
this matter and that led to the interruption of telephone communications were
caused by misrepresentations of the disposition of the H. Council, which was
based purely on economic reasons, taking into account the aforementioned
situation of the interests of the Commune."
- August 13th. The President of the Library is informed
“Sunday F. Sarmiento” that it is not possible to revoke the delivery of the room
next to the Library Hall because the Intendancy has an indispensable need for it
to comply with the provisions of the H. C. Deliberative and needs of the Public
Administration.
- August 27th. Note sent to the President of the H. C. Deliberant: “I have the
pleasure of addressing Mr. President and through his worthy intermediary, H.
Council, informing you that based on the request for an extraordinary session or
those that may be necessary from this date, the first one could be held at 9 p.m.
to discuss the following matters: Agree on the most convenient way to contact
the Department of Public Works of the Nation or whoever may be appropriate
requesting the construction of Health Works in this town, according to the
census of the Population carried out by the Municipality in 1926. Contact the
National Department of Hygiene, noting the convenience of closing the course of
the ditch that runs through Leach Street, once the channeling and petrolization
works of the San Pedro stream that are currently being carried out are
completed, which would complete the Sanitation Work of the Town that this
Department and the Municipality are engaged in. Carry out the investigation into
the Communal Administration during Mr. Merlani's Intendancy. Review of the
Contract with the Company Cavallo y Cia. on the provision of running water to
the population and how it is carried out. The enlightened judgement of the Mayor
will not escape the urgent need to deal with these matters that so closely affect
the lives of the population and whose need to be resolved is expressed daily in
the public outcry. Certain that this will be resolved favorably, we are pleased to
reiterate the assurances of our highest consideration” Signed: Elías Baiud and
A. C. Martorell. Other Note: “This Intendancy, in accordance with the provisions
of Article 53, paragraph 20 of the Municipal Organic Law, by resolution issued
on the date, has decided to call this Body to an extraordinary session or to those
that may be necessary to deal with the matters referred to in the transcribed
communication, having set the date at hs. 21 for the first to take place, in case it
were not possible to resolve all the matters in one. "At the same time, I would
like to include for urgent consideration the Ordinance regarding the allocation of
50% of the proceeds from medical examinations of prostitutes, in favor of the
Municipal Doctor, given the meager salary assigned to him by the Budget and in
order to avoid in the future that this is carried out by direct agreement between
the managers of these companies. houses of prostitution and the doctor,
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 which to judgment of the undersigned It
matters a
flagrant violation of the Municipal Ordinances and Regulations that govern the
operation of Public Houses of this type with the consequent dangers to public
health."
- Accounting Errors Committed by the Accountant: Intervention by Mr. José
Baissac 1st.- The closing of books is recommended;
because
These were mechanically closed at the end of the 1928 fiscal year by the same
Law. 2nd.- Having committed the first error, omitting the opening of the accounts
in the Journal. 3rd.- The Minutes drawn up in the Daily Book, folio 883, which
does not fulfill or remedy any purpose. 4th.- Cancel the Cash Account in the
General Ledger, considering it to be "without purpose", leaving the Treasury
without rigorous control for this reason. 5th- Omitting the opening of the
Treasury Account in the General Ledger. 6th.- Convert the Cash Book into
General Ledger. 7th.- Omitting the opening of the Collection Account in the
respective books. 8th.- Convert the General Ledger into a Mixed Ledger, that is,
Current Accounts and General Ledger. 9th.- Not taking into account or
recommending the entry in the Journal and consequently in the other Accounting
Books, the Budget of Resources and Expenses for the year 1929. Signed/The
Accountant
1929
- January 22nd. A note was sent to the Minister of Government, Mr. Severo
Pémberton, which literally said: "I have the pleasure of addressing Mr. Minister,
to inform him that today, this Intendancy was surprised by a communication from
the H. Deliberative Council in which it is communicated that the Head of this DE
has been suspended for thirty days, such suspension being based on the
powers conferred in art. 45 Inc. 12 of the Municipal Organic Law and Art. 100
Inc. 15 of the Constitution of the Province, what I have said in parentheses the
undersigned does not understand what relationship it may have with the act that
the aforementioned Deliberative Council is trying to undertake. - "This
Intendancy, by resolution issued today, will not grant or accept the truly arbitrary
abusive suspension, stating its reasons as follows: 1.- The DE has not been
notified the charges on which the origin of a special session was based, in which
the suspension of the Mayor was to be discussed. 2º.- The invitation to practice
has not been passed, nor has a time been set for the Mayor to attend to argue
his defense, if the case requires it, sending him through the Secretary an
ORDER OF THE DAY without nomination or setting of the time that is required,
which entails an immorality, which can be pointed out as the practice of that
power in its relations with the DE Art. 50 of the Municipal Organic Law, has been
postponed, since it clearly specifies the right of the Mayor to be heard, having
allowed the H. The Court should present jurisprudence not only in this
procedure, but also in others, which, upon a logical review of correspondence
and procedures, would clearly demonstrate that such power is in the hands of
elements whose purpose lies in exaggerated selfishness. And finally, this
Intendancy, as can be demonstrated at any time using all prudence and culture,
has sought to coordinate with the H. Deliberative Council interests and ideas,
with an honest and selfless purpose in order to be able to carry out
administrative work beneficial to the people who trust in its management, always
giving up its rights and exceeding the fulfillment of its duties, a procedure that
without fear of a doubt has been judged with a reprehensible idiosyncrasy,
has resolved by making use of the
prerogatives granted to him by law, to put an end to ill-judged complacency -
complacency and tolerance with authorities without recognition of the policy of
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requires in defense of the interests entrusted to my custody and what has
motivated today the telegram sent to Mr. Minister requesting the cooperation of
the public force, to enforce this DE, rejecting at the same time the note passed
by the H. C. D. in which the suspension is communicated since the defect in
form and substance has been clearly demonstrated. “Subsequent investigations
have clearly shown this Office that for the special session mentioned above,
elements were recruited who, while intoxicated, uttered subversive cries against
the Head of the DE, which I bring to the attention of the Minister, thereby
confirming the telegraphic request for cooperation from the public force, since
little can be expected from the morality of people who resort to such low means
to achieve resolutions that lack reason and logic.” Signed. Mayor Salvador C.
Martinez; Secretary Emilio Garcia.
- The Carnival Pro-Festivities Commission was made up of the following
people: A. Vargas Orellana, Patricio Carrizo, Rafael Arroyo, Emilio Ruiz, A.
Sheepdog Paz, Juan Magri and Tobias Rojas.
- March 10th. Dr. Martín Gaya is appointed Municipal Physician. - June 5th.
The Drivers' Union sends a note to the Municipal Mayor declared in
strike since the 3rd of cte.: “The
Commissionwho subscribes has the pleasure of addressing to the Lord
Mayor informing you that: having knowledge that the H. C. The Deliberant has
authorized this Municipality to study the Regulation of Bus Service that has been
managed for a long time by the Union of Drivers, regulation that by not being
produced has motivated the strike of this union that will acquire unsuspected
proportions for this Municipality, if tomorrow at 8:00 p.m. 18 the conflict would
not have been resolved, since the cooperation of other entities will be requested,
which by lending their support will demonstrate to that Intendancy the sympathy
that our attitude deserves and how fair it is considered. It is therefore up to you,
Mr. Mayor, to put an end to the problem you are raising, requesting that you
reflect on it with the necessary maturity to avoid conflicts such as this one, which
sooner or later would have to fall on your moral responsibility for its defects and
consequences. We greet the Mayor very kindly. The Carlos Valdez Commission
Secretary General”.
- November 27th. By Deed No. 173, Mr. Antonio
Bordallo and Valentín Gómez purchased Don Juan González for the Spanish
Society of St. Mutuos, the property that currently occupies the Social
Headquarters, part in cash and the rest in monthly installments with a mortgage,
said representatives of the Spanish Society stating that they would perfect
Property Titles once they obtained Legal Entity, which occurred on May 16,
1938, through the actions of the acting President Pedro Maíllo, according to
Decree No. 2067-G, issued by the Ministry of Government of Justice, Public
Health and Education, Pages 37 to 38. Expd. P-No. 345 Letter M-937 and
approval of Statutes consisting of 19 chapters and 77 articles.
- December 16th. The following note is sent to Mr. Leach's Argentine Estate
Ltda. of the La Esperanza Sugar Mill: "It being the duty of the Municipalities to
ensure the faithful fulfillment of public services by private companies, the
undersigned in his capacity as Intervenor of the Commune of this Department,
has resolved the following: 1st.- To appoint Engineer Alberto Piquetti as
Technical Inspector of the Operation of the Running Water Service in this town
in charge of Company F. Cavallo and Co., whose mission has been prohibited in
a highly impolite manner by the titled representative of said company, Juan
Román. 2nd.- Claim to Leach's Argentine Estate Ltda regarding the
aforementioned prohibition by Mr. Romano, that Engineer Mr. Piquetti can
control the meters installed by the aforementioned company,as
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this town of San Pedro de Jujuy. 3rd.- That every duty implies a right, and the
Municipalities are assisted by the control of services as important as the one in
the present case, for which reason this intervention has been arranged to
comply with the control of running water meters and Technical Inspection of the
Works of Utilization, for which it requests the mediation of Leach's Argentine
Estate Ltda., considered by the public concept as the sole owner of the Running
Water Concession of this town, to facilitate as soon as possible the action of the
technical inspector Mr. A. Piquetti, ordering Mr. Juan Román to proceed
appropriately.” “This Intervention understands that given the justice of your
request, it must be attended to in order to avoid the measures required in these
cases.”
- Municipal files in process at the time: Benavidez Martinez, Olga Moyano, Lola
Ramos, Jose Figueroa, Eleuterio Carreno, Ernesto Ledesma, Francisco
Villafane, Ramiro Escotorin, Maria Condori, Jure Hnos., Tomas Mendieta, Juan
Alfaro, Elio Said, Nelson (businessman), San Pedro Athletic Club, Martin Gaya,
L. M. Elioson, Marcelina Villarril, Hipolito Mamani, Andres Vargas, Vicente
Medina, Eustaquio Reinoso, Pedro Medina, Dolores Bianchi, V. Glose,
Francisco Albornoz, Napoleon Brandan, Chocobar and Valdiviezo, Anderson
Roy, Nicomedes Reales, Catalina M. Cabrera, Teodoro Orellana, Victorino
Chosas, Pablo Balduin, Marcial Hoyos, S. Zenteno, Oscar Domingo Maria
Nieva, Paterson L. (Dr.), Margarita Gonzalez, Cesarean Villagra,

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Salvador Saida, Sammi Murat, Juan A. Alfaro, Emilio Legal, Chela Sánchez,
Celestino López, Rosa E. Romano, Adela Veliz, Domingo Bordallo, Agustín
Murguiondo, Pedro Andrada, Micaela Uñate, Aparicio Cruz, Y. Segura, Héctor
Cremonini, Arturo Parr, Felisa Opulencia, Julia B. de Rodríguez, Antonio
Romero (Parish Priest), Aidé Palacios, Rosa Alvarez, Juan Scaro, Benigna
Lazarte, Carmen de Fretes, Alciro León V. Chosco Gutierrez, Elizondo Rodrigo,
Ernesto Acosta, Veliz and Co., S. of the Account, Luis Avila, Santos Ibarra, Y.
Margalli, E. Cormegna, Mariano Junco, Carlos Undiano, Luis Romero, Ramona
Cardozo, R. Nuñez Flores, José Chistino, Juan A. The authors declare that they
are in compliance with the provisions of this Agreement and that they are in
compliance with the provisions of this Agreement. The film stars Benancio
Hoyos, Mercedes Chaile and Victoria Rivadeneira.
1930
- 1930 was truly a year of stagnation in San Pedro de Jujuy. Due to the global
economic crisis that affected Argentina and therefore San Pedro, politics was
very fervent and the local Administration lacked funds for important works. For
this reason, it was only almost a year later that the Municipality resumed its full
mission.
- The first months were dedicated by the municipal authority to the
Organization of Accounting Administration: so much so that since January 1,
1930, forms have been prepared for “Back Rent” debts since 1927, shown on 21
debtor sheets. Next come the Charge, Discharge, Liquidation, Treasury
Balance, Income and Expense sheets, thus closing the Fiscal Year as of
February 28, 1929: Income $14,530.63; Expenses: $13,887.11, leaving the
balance of $643.52 for the Fiscal Year 1930, with Mr. Pedro Gutiérrez as
Auditor.
- This is how the Accountant appointed on November 1, 1929, Mr. Ramiro
Escotorín, on February 24, 1930, reports on the General State of Accounting: "I
do not believe, Mr. Mayor, that my mission is completely fulfilled, this is due to
the absolute lack of media evidentiary and
documentations
essential items that are not found in the Municipal Archive, which virtually does
not exist.” And further on... “from the very first moment, the complete state of
disarray in which this important branch of the municipal Administration found
itself was evident. There is no only book that can
serve as an instrument of faith,
neither
carrying it that prescribe the law General Accounting of
the
Province and the Municipal Organic Law. … This decomposition is absolute in
all its manifestations and from the documentation that I enclose it is clear that
there was no competition, no spirit of organization…” And in conclusion:
“consequently, all the departments remain in their normal operation with
perfectly established, simple accounting and absolute control…”.
- February 24th. The following residents used the telephone service: Vda.
From Petruzzi, Cavallo and Co., Juan García Rubio, Patricio N. Carrizo, Luis
Boffano, Federico Otaola, Perez and Garcia, Paulino Delgado, Antonio Coloma,
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Avila, Norman Alfonso, Alfredo Raeder. Francisco Perez, Carlos Undiano, Veliz
and Co., and Antonio Bordallo.
1932
- At the beginning of this year, work was completed on the bridge over the San
Pedro River. The project should have been called “Puente Lozano” (Lozano
Bridge) because this neighbour was one of the main promoters, and based one
of his petitions on the fact that since 1906, more than 120 people had drowned
in the riverbed (a figure that is difficult to verify). The efforts to obtain this work
date back to 1923, and were repeated year after year until its completion.
- January 4th. Angélica Bissoti is appointed municipal midwife.
- The Luis Pino Sweets and Preserves Factory is exempt from all provincial and
municipal taxes for a period of fifteen years.
- April 25th. The Municipal Mayor sends a note to the Minister of Finance that
literally said: Leveling of Sanitary Works “To Mr. Minister of Finance, Industries
and Public Works Don Pedro Campos: I have the pleasure of addressing your
Excellency enclosing a copy of the Resolution that with foresight and
commendable judgment has been sanctioned by the H. C. Deliberative,
anticipating the provisions that the P. will surely have to take shortly. AND. of the
Province in order to comply with Law No. 50 on consumption tax, which
allocates the resources created by it in proportional part for the paving of the
cities or towns capitals of the Department, once finished in the Capital of the
Province and the Commune of this important Department, which is the one that
contributes the most to the formation of the public treasury, not being in
conditions to face the expenses that demand the leveling of the town, a need
that has been felt for a long time and that must serve as a base not only for this
purpose but is indispensable for good hygienic construction, in accordance with
the procedures advised by the advances of science, in the case of the
construction of National Sanitary Works, etc., we request Your Excellency to
deign to provide the necessary measures so that the Public Works offices
dependent on that Ministry, cooperating with the Municipal Technical Office,
proceed with the leveling of the urban plan of this town. I am sure that this
request will have its own favorable resolution, given the spirit of progress that
has characterized all the acts of government, and I am pleased to reiterate the
assurance of my distinguished consideration.
- Telephones April 18. The following note is addressed to Primitivo López de
Arenaza: “Dear Sir: I am pleased to address you acknowledging receipt of your
letter dated the 14th of this month, which was submitted to the consideration of
H. C. D. the one who considered it in the Ordinary Session of the 15th of the cte.
And communicating to this Intendancy the resolution that has been issued in the
letter that for your knowledge and effects I transcribe in full: San Pedro de Jujuy,
April 16, 1932. Mr. Municipal Mayor. His office. I am pleased to address the
Municipal Mayor to inform him that the H. C. In the Ordinary Session held on the
15th of the cte., the following Resolution was approved: Having this H. C. Having
taken into consideration the response of the Telephone Company of this
Municipality, it resolves the following: to insist before the aforementioned
Company the immediate payment of the value of $1,000, the price established in
the operation carried out on February 16, 1932. Resolution adopted by this
Council in defense of the interests of the Commune with a sound, calm and
strictly fair criterion. Inform the debtor Company that it is wise and good
administration to meet its obligations in a timely manner, setting a deadline of up
to the 30th of the current month for compliance; if it does not do so, payment will
be required with a surcharge of corresponding interest from the date of the sale
of the telephone installation, as well as it would be very diplomatic for the
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operates in it. Enrique Dionici - Adolfo Reyes: Secretary.
- DE Report to the Deliberative Council, May 6. A note is sent to the President
of the H. Deliberative Council: “I have the
I am pleased to address Mr. President and through him, H.R. Council, raising for
consideration the patent claim application submitted by Mrs. Josefina P. from
Bofano. A note from the Minister of Finance of the Province in response to the
one sent in compliance with the resolution approved by this Body regarding the
leveling of the town and that of the Chief Engineer of the Department of Public
Works, in which three laborers and sixty stakes are requested to proceed with
the leveling work, having replied on the 4th that the useful laborers requested
will be made available to the technician who comes to carry out the work and
that of the representatives of the Cavallo y Cia. Running Water Company. “I take
this opportunity to observe the Resolution approved by that Body dated 25 and
its corresponding reconsideration dated 29 ppdo. April month which sets the
deadline for the collection of commercial patents until August 31 of this year due
to inconvenience to communal interests for the reasons I will explain, reserving
the right to make use of the power conferred by Art. 53 Inc. 3 of the Municipal
Organic Law. It should not escape the enlightened judgment of the gentlemen.
Councillors, given the precarious state of municipal finances and the difficulty
arising from the global crisis in being able to regularly collect the income that
allows us to meet the most essential administrative expenses such as public
services, which under no circumstances can be interrupted, I do not say
eliminated, under the pretext of avoiding expenses or making savings because it
is not possible to economise on hygiene, health, or the living conditions of the
people. We are unable to collect the payments for documents signed at the
beginning of this year for vehicle registration fees and overdue registration fees
in general, in a town like this one that is used to paying in the last few days of
the due date, even after the excessive complacency of almost all the municipal
administrations. On the other hand, in a Department like this one where it cannot
be said that there is floating and unstable trade, it is established before the
harvest with the sole purpose of trying one's luck and taking advantage of all
these advantages granted to the stable ones in order not to make them an
excessive and unfair competition; this is why the Municipal Organic Law has
been far-sighted in providing in the respective Ordinance that the patents must
be paid until April 1 of each year and that it is the power of the Mayor to set the
deadlines for the collection of the income. It is essential that the DE, that is, the
Administrator who is best acquainted with the needs and obligations of the
Commune and the people, be the one who sets the most convenient deadlines
for both, because it must be understood that if the Intendancy is the Government
of the people, it is at the same time dependent on them and therefore a defender
of the interests of both, which obliges it to have special discretion in order to
treat them without harming or undermining the rights of either one. “Based on
the above, I am sure that H. The Council, returning to its well-deserved prestige,
must resolve this point in the best way possible in the interests of Commerce
and the Commune. I also enclose the biweekly forms for the Collection and
Investment of Income as well as the Trial Balance of Numbers and Balances as
of April 30. For this reason, I reiterate to Mr. President the assurances of my
highest consideration."
- Commemoration of the 122nd anniversary of the May Revolution. This note is
addressed to Mr. Angel Zarzozo, Mr. Domingo Petruzzi, Mr. Enrique Dionici, Mr.
Julio Quintana, Mr. Miguel Sábate, Mr. Vicente Fortunato, Mr. Luis de Santis,
Mr. Miguel Gaya, Mr. Abraham Machicado, Mr. Salvador C. Martinez, Juan A.
Passini, Valentín Gómez, and Antonio Bordallo, dated May 22 by the Municipal
Mayor: “I have the pleasure of addressing you. Informing you that by resolution
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take charge of the preparation of the program and its development in
commemoration of next May 25, for which purpose you are invited to attend the
Municipality on the 24th at 3:00 p.m. in order to exchange ideas on the best way
to celebrate the national anniversary. Surely you will not deny your patriotic
participation, we ask that you attend the meeting on time."
- Reopening of local road. Sisa payment. On May 14, a note was sent to Police
Commissioner Mr. Guido Merlani: “I am pleased to address you so that through
the Deputy Commissioner of Arroyo Colorado, the signatories of the request to
reopen the local road, Gentlemen, can be informed. Angel Arancibia, Manuel
Guaymas, Juan Eliseo Caceres, Luis Caceres, Pedro P. Arancibia, Teodoro
Atienzo, Eva Atienzo, Angel Arias, Fortunato Arancibia, Eugenio Diaz, Maximo
Diaz, Santos Contreras and Salvador C. Martinez, that Messrs. Sancho and
nephew allow passage through their properties as long as the interested parties
agree to slam the doors at their own expense, taking care to leave them closed
every time they pass by. “At the same time, it is recommended to collect from
those named the amount of $ 1.20 to form the travel expenses of the
commissioned to comply with the Resolution that provides for the reopening of
the road.”
- Conflict of Powers. This note was addressed to the General Inspector of
Municipalities, Don Prudencio Portal, on July 21, 1932. "I am pleased to address
Mr. Inspector to inform him that I have been informed of your arrival here, surely
to comply with the EP Decree of the Province dated 19 of the cte., which orders
the investigation requested by the HCD, the undersigned had arranged by
Resolution issued on the date, to send him this letter informing him only that he
was at his disposal with the personnel dependent on this DE to facilitate the
Books, Documents and supplies of the case, but an unforeseen incident that
occurred yesterday forces me to bring to your attention, considering it
appropriate and my duty to fulfill its mission and the ruling that must correspond
to this so-called conflict of powers, to bring to your attention the unusual conduct
accompanied by a persistent effort to invade faculties, in a bold, rude and even
offensive way to the delicacy and personal dignity of the undersigned and other
employees of the DE who were present, by Mr. President of the HCD who,
mistaking him for a common foreman or ranch steward, occurred in the manner
that I am going to reproduce succinctly and in its main passages: "He arrived at
about 3:30 p.m. to the Secretariat where I was busy reviewing forms, according
to which I had to finish paying the salaries and wages of the staff for last June on
that date and asked: "Why had the salary of the Secretary of the Council not
been paid yet?" the Treasurer answered that it would be done immediately,
explaining the reason why it had not been possible; He responded in an unusual
and rude manner by saying “that there was no payment because the rents were
not collected as they should have been using the enforcement procedure”, to
which he was told that this was being done in cases where the Law authorises it,
but that the same procedure could not be used with all cases because it could
cause harm to the Commune in a lawsuit in which this would give rise, as has
already occurred”. “Faced with this solid, convincing argument, in accordance
with the legal procedures indicated by the laws, and with the measured and
attentive observations of the undersigned and the Secretary that prudence and
education were required to collect taxes, he became even more exasperated
and, raising his voice, said: You do not need to be educated to collect from
those who owe. This, Mr. Inspector, said by the mouth of a Council President in
circumstances such as those we are going through, when the posters for which
the EP is seen in all public places Nacional, appealing to the patriotism of the
inhabitants, asks the people for their financial contribution to save the finances
of the Nation. Here in San Pedro de Jujuy, they intend to make a bonfire with the
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taxes on time. To conclude, unfoundedly stating that everything was corrupt and
poorly managed, reaching the paroxysm of exaltation by stating that the DE He
has done wrong because he has not prevented certain owners from giving their
property whatever purpose they see fit and as they please (he is referring to the
three owners of a car that I will not name, in order to do so in due time if
necessary for reasons that will not escape your enlightened judgment), who
were granted the license plate they requested, not the one that Mr. President
has decided to impose on them, even though this is not the purpose that the
owners wanted to give it." "All that the Inspector can confirm with the information
in all the copies of the Secretariat and Accounting Office, as well as some
curious ones that were in the windows of the offices facing the street." “For
these reasons and without prejudice to the emergency measures that the
Inspector deems appropriate to adopt due to this incident, I have also passed on
the information to the President of the H. C. and P. AND. from the Province the
communications that I attach in a legalized copy.” Jose M. Gamez Secretary -
Jose Maria Alfonso Mayor.
- The Minister of Finance of the Nation visits San Pedro. Note sent on August
24 to Mr. Enrique Dionici: “Should arrive by express train at 9:00 a.m. 19 the
Hon. Minister of Treasury of the
Nation Dr. Alberto Huayo, who presides over the
Delegation of
Senators and National Deputies, who will be accompanied by the Honorable
Governor of the Province and Provincial Deputies on their inspection tour of the
current state of industry, commerce and, in general, all activities related to the
economic state of the country, I would like to invite you to come to the Station at
this time to receive and greet such a distinguished personality and to respond
with dignity to the honorable visit that they propose to pay us, which it is not
difficult to foresee will result in certain positive benefits for this area. Sure
that it will contribute
With your honorable presence to make a worthy reception for the
aforementioned Commission, we are pleased to greet you with distinguished
consideration." The following gentlemen were also invited with the same note:
Salvador C. Martinez, Miguel Sabaté, G. Merlani,
Abraham Machicado, Dr. Martin Gaya, Dr. Carlos Undiano, L. M. del Pino, L.
Canedi, President of the Spanish Society and the Syrian-Lebanese Society.
- Note to the Director General of the Buenos Aires Revenue Commission, dated
September 9, 1932. “I acknowledge receipt of your letter, dated the 3rd of the
cte. In response, I must detail below several names of characterized neighbors
and components that can form part of the Commission to census the taxpayers
of this jurisdiction, included in the legal provisions of the aforementioned Law:
Esteban Leach, Ángel Zarzozo, Valentín Gómez, Pío Cuesta, Abraham Jure,
Humberto Bernacchi, Jorge Zamar, Vicente Fortunato, Juan H. Passini,
Abraham Machicado and Salvador C. Martinez.
- Public Bathrooms. In December 1932, in response to a request by Miguel
Sabaté and other signatories regarding the opening of the Public Baths, it was
reported that the hours would be as follows: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. for ladies, 3 p.m.
to 7 p.m. for men, and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. for mixed groups. Visitors must present
a Municipal Medical Certificate.
- Scholarships are awarded to: Ernesto Machuca, Napoleon Pagano, Alfonso
Mateo and Paulino Torres from La Esperanza.
1933
- P. is authorized. AND. to invest $60,000 for Public Works.
- February 8th. At the Carnival celebrations, the Commission was made up of:
Domingo Petruzzi, Ángel Zarzozo, Abraham Jure, Vicente Fortunato, Francisco
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As a contribution from the Municipality, $200 is allocated for these celebrations.
- February 18th. Rufino Atauche is appointed to serve as Traffic and Hygiene
Inspector.
- Call to attention of neighbors: On March 8, the Municipal Mayor sends a note
to the gentlemen. Francisco Jure and Fado Zamar, who says: “I must inform you
in response to your note of the 2nd of the cte. Claiming regarding the decision of
the Residents' Commission that organized the popular carnival festival, that this
Municipality does not believe it is its duty to intervene to judge the success or
failure of the distribution of prizes, since it has entrusted said Commission with
full authorization to carry out the aforementioned celebrations." “As for the
investment of the funds that these authorities voted for this purpose, I must
inform you that, as in previous years, publicity will be given through legal
means.” "This Office has also decided to seriously call your attention to the
inconsiderate terms in which the note I am replying to is conceived, with a
warning of what is appropriate by law." - The Municipal offices were located on
Rogelio Leach and Aristóbulo del Valle streets, for which $130 m/n of monthly
rent was paid with contracts and the salaries were received by Mr. W. & S. H.
Leach.
- July 17th. The Mayor sends a note of condolence to Jorge
Chagra and Brothers, on the occasion of the death of their mother, Mrs. Wadia
Loutaif de Chagra, in recognition of this family who was one of the first settlers of
this town, the authorities, in honor of this, have decided not to charge fees for
the introduction of the remains that were deposited in the Cemetery of this town.
- Slaughtering of cows prohibited, September 7. Note sent to Mr. Desiderio
Chocobar, Elias Corbacho, Melesio Teseira, Napoleon Brandan, Hector
Cremonini, Gabriel Jauregui and Gazal Samman, with the following text: “Please
note that from the 15th of this month until November 30th, the slaughter of cows
is absolutely prohibited throughout the Department.”
- Note addressed to Pedro Pérez, representative of the “Totó” Circus, sent on
September 25 by the Municipal Mayor: “I must inform you that this Municipality,
after taking into consideration your request dated the 23rd of this month,
requesting permission for the installation of the Totó Circus in this town, has
issued the following Resolution: To establish as a fee, prior requirements of
practice and payment of the corresponding rights, at the rate of $30 per day and
in advance. This Municipality regrets not being able to respond to your request
for a reduction in the fees established by the new Ordinance, as its wording is
clear in this regard. “I greet you very kindly.”
- Prizes are awarded to students. On November 11, the Municipality informs
the President of the Cooperating Society of School No. 2, Don Virgilio
Bernacchi, that in response to the request, it has decided to contribute the sum
of $35 m/n for the creation of prizes for sixth grade students.
- Succession of Vicente Cabrera. On December 12, the Mayor sends a Note to
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the Succession of Vicente Cabrera, recalling Vicente Cabrera's provision that a
mausoleum be built for him after his death; states that in honor of his merits as a
good neighbor and for having occupied the office of Mayor of the town, he offers
cooperation so that "with prior consent of you and other interested parties, this
Office may take charge of all necessary procedures, duly reporting its efforts and
actions to the Judge who is in charge of the succession trial."
1934
- Condolences February 4th. A note is sent to the family of Don Stephen
Herbert Leach: “The Municipal Government, interpreting the popular feeling,
fulfills the thankless duty of presenting to you its most heartfelt condolences for
the passing away of the man who was the greatest promoter of our development
and progress.” “With the passing of our beloved Don Esteban, we feel the void
left by our loved ones as they follow the path of the unknown, and their always
generous actions inspire us with firm confidence that the best of paths will
continue in the afterlife.” “May peace and good fortune be with your spirit. These
are our best wishes.” President of the H. C. D. in exercise of the Intendancy.
- The First Bishop of Jujuy arrives on March 7. Note to the Minister of
Government of Jujuy: “I am pleased to address you acknowledging receipt of
note No. 955, in which this Municipality is informed of the Decree of the PE
declaring a holiday on the 12th of the current month due to the arrival in that city
of S. S. The Most Illustrious Bishop of the Diocese, Monsignor Enrique Mühn,
and the undersigned and the people are invited to attend the celebrations that
will be held in that city on the aforementioned day. Thanking you for your
attention on behalf of myself and the population, I have the pleasure of greeting
you with my highest and most distinguished consideration.
- Certificate to a Doctor: On April 21, the Municipal Mayor delivers it to Dr.
Donald I. Mac Naughtan a certificate that says: “The Municipal Mayor of San
Pedro de Jujuy, Province of Jujuy, Argentine Republic, certifies that: He has
known and treated Dr. Donald since the year nineteen hundred and eleven,
when he arrived in this town as Doctor of the La Esperanza Sugar Mill, also
providing assistance to the people in general and serving for several periods as
Doctor of this commune. During this period of time he managed to win the
goodwill and sympathy of all those who, by virtue of the qualities of character
that adorn him, also deserved the consideration and respect of local society." “In
leaving this town, the undersigned states with the greatest pleasure the personal
merits of Dr. Donald Mac Naughtan as well as the feeling of regret that his
departure from our activity causes.”
- New Syrian Society Commission. May 15, the President of the Syrian
Lebanese Society, Elías Baiud, receives a note of gratitude from the Mayor for
having sent him the constitution of the new Board of Directors of the
aforementioned Society. - Lack of Water, August 18. The President of San
Pedro Cicles Club, Alfonso Gullezi, is informed that his request to water the
court in the previous days could not be granted due to lack of water.
- Visit of the President of the Nation. On August 28, the President of the
Nation, General, passed through this town. Augustine P. Fair. He was received
on the platform by the General Manager and Deputy Managers. David Moffa and
Ernesto Jansen and the School Principals and students who greeted the
President with their parents.
- Free Roads. By Decree 7839, it is established that access roads to towns in
the Province are to be open to traffic in accordance with Constitutional Law. Also
on August 28 and by Decree 1123, the position of 2nd Commissioner for Arroyo
Colorado was created.
- Subsidy agreed for Paterson Hospital.
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September 17: “Gentlemen. Luis Del Pino & Co. For your information and for the
purposes set forth therein, I am transcribing below the report from the H.R.
technicians. Public Hygiene Council of the Province on the hygienic condition of
the tomato extract factory located in this town and a Decree of this Municipality
aimed at definitively and completely remedying the deficiencies pointed out by
the aforementioned technicians. Report: “We are pleased to address Mr.
President to inform him that in accordance with the order of the Intendancy on
the 20th of this month, we are going to the town of San Pedro de Jujuy to carry
out an inspection of the factory of the firm Luis Del Pino y Cía. Together with the
Secretary of the Municipality of the aforementioned Department, we appeared
before the factory manager, Mr. Juan Giarda, and explained our mission to him,
who gladly allowed us to carry out our inspection. The tomatoes arrive at the
factory packed in crates in very poor condition and in closed wagons. Due to the
poor conditioning, the juice runs down the bottom of the wagon; from there they
are transported by truck to the parking place, which is an inappropriate place,
since the floor is covered by a layer of soot. Since this place is outdoors, the
tomatoes begin to ferment, which is why these boxes are invaded by a large
number of flies. From there the tomato goes to the washing plant where it is
washed insufficiently, this operation is done with a hose at low pressure. The
water intake for washing comes from a ditch that passes through two pipes in
two decanters, which are located outdoors; and from these decanters it passes
through a sand filter. The washed and lightly sorted tomatoes go through a
crusher where they are peeled and seeded. The juice is then pumped into two
concentrators and after three or four hours of concentration, they are packaged
in Bordeaux containers that are not sufficiently sanitized. We inform Mr.
President that we have taken some samples of the fruits, juice and extract of
tomatoes, salt and water that are in the chemical office for analysis. The results
of the inspection conclude: 1.- That the manufacturing material arrives at the
factory in poor packaging conditions. 2nd.- Fresh material is packaged in the
factory in inappropriate places. 3rd.- The previous production operations are
carried out in a very superficial manner, due to the insufficient washing and
industrialization method. 4th.- The decanters to theweather, no
They purify the water more than apparently, it is again contaminated by various
organic waste and in poor hygiene conditions. 5th.- The manufacturing waste is
dumped in an open place, where it rots, contaminating the environment and
resulting in a real breeding ground for flies and other insects. 6th.- The general
conditions of cleanliness within the factory establishment lack basic care. 7th.-
The storage barrels for the finished product are in a poor state of hygiene and
cleanliness. 8th.- Therefore, we advise that the firm Luis Del Pino & Cía., at its
factory in San Pedro, be notified that within sixty days it will comply with the
basic hygiene standards for the reception, processing and storage of products.
Water purifiers are built under the conditions that the most basic industrial
technique advises." - The School of Arts and Trades, today ENET Nº 1, is
created. Note of September 19th to Secretary of thePresidencyof the
Nation
Argentina Dr. Eduardo T. Bullrich: “I am pleased to address you, acknowledging
receipt of your letter. Note dated the 13th of the cte., by which he has been kind
enough to let me know on behalf of the Excmo. President of the Nation, that a
Decree has been issued creating the School of Arts and Trades in this town,
responding to the request that this town made to S. AND. on the occasion of his
visit. This gesture by His Excellency Mr. President of the Nation, General
Agustín P. Justo has pledged the gratitude of the authorities and people of this
region and we are pleased to inform you that we will be heading to S. AND.
making our feelings known to him.”
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grinding capacity of 16 tons of cane, it produced 2,000 bags of refined sugar per
day, in this proportion: 80% crushed and 20% granulated, and its normal cycle
production was greater than 200,000 bags of sugar of 70 kilos each.
- The stable population at that time was 1,500 inhabitants, reaching 2,600 when
the temporary population was added during the harvest.
1935
- Our central square was called “General Frías” (today “General Belgrano”).
- This note dated April 24 was addressed to Miss Amanda Giménez, Director of
School No. 2. “Miss Giménez: Dear Sir, This Office having verified that
Students of the School of your worthy Direction, upon leaving class, take flowers
and cause damage to the plants in Plaza General Frías. I request your
cooperation and that of the staff under your command, so that the children do
not incur in this fault again. Thanking you in advance for everything you can do
in support of this request, I am pleased to greet you with my most distinguished
consideration.”
- May 2nd. In the Municipality, Carlos Alberto Aguirre is appointed Accountant
and Ángel Bolla is appointed Treasurer.
- May 18th. The Municipal Mayor answers the Minister of
Government: “I am pleased to acknowledge receipt of Circular No. 2086, in
which it is requested that the presentation of the “Cabo Paz” Project be
prohibited, which has been carefully noted. In the summer of 1935, the execution
of Corporal Luis Leónidas Paz, who had shot and killed Major Carlos Sabella for
the mistreatment he had received, caused a stir in Santiago del Estero; a Court
Martial sentenced him to death, the decision provoking a huge popular protest in
the streets.
- August 5th. To the President of the H. C. Deliberant: “I have the
I am pleased to forward to you the attached request from Dentist Miss Angélica
Segovia, for consideration by H. C. D. I also attach note No. 746 from the
President of the Provincial Hygiene Council, in which he expresses interest in
the same matter. “I greet you very kindly.”
- October 8th. The Mayor addresses the following note to Rufino Brandán and
other signatories: “I am pleased to inform you that this Intendancy, by resolution
of the date, has granted you the permission you request to increase the price of
meat to fifty cents per kilo, on the condition that fattened meat is sold, the
permission being effective from the 23rd of the cte. month."
- The sale of alcoholic beverages is prohibited. October 26th. The Mayor sends
the following note to Gregorio Romero: “I have the
I am pleased to address you You reminding him that by giving him this
Mayor for rent the place they occupy in the market
Municipal “Domingo T. Perez”, he was warned that there is a
Ordinance prohibiting the sale of alcoholic beverages in the premises of the
Market, which you do not comply with.” “For these purposes, the Ordinance is
transcribed below: Art. 1st. Authorize DE to prohibit, from the date of
promulgation of this Ordinance, the sale of alcoholic beverages in the premises
of the Municipal Market “Senator T. Perez”. Art. 2nd. Violators of this Ordinance
will be fined $25 for the first time, $50 for the second time, and in the event of a
repeat offense, the premises will be closed.
- Free Dental Service. October 28th. Note to the President of the H.
Deliberative Council: “I have the pleasure of addressing Mr. President and
through his worthy intermediary, H. C. D. referring to his note No. 143 dated 19th
of the cte. which refers to the Ordinance on subsidies for free dental services for
the poor, which this Intendancy returns observed by that H. Body, for the
reasons detailed below: The Budget prepared for this year has been made
based on the strictest economy and in order to regularize as soon as possible
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that fluctuated between the $30,000, which It has
been due afford doing
all kinds of sacrifices and demanding the staff of this
Superior efforts management. Regardless, outstanding debts have had to be
cancelled and means have been found to provide municipal services in a normal
manner, as there are still outstanding debts that must be cancelled. However,
the desire of this Municipality is to close its fiscal year without deficits or debts
that would lead to greater expenditures, since they would imply the consequent
burden of interest. There is a deficit that must be charged to the current Budget
of $8,444.20, part of which comes from the various resolutions adopted by that
H. Council, including the overdue subsidy to be paid to the local hospital, which
has not yet been able to be paid due to lack of resources. Regardless, it should
be noted that there is a professional in the town who is paid a salary of $200 by
the Provincial Hygiene Council to exclusively care for schoolchildren and the
poor in the town. For these reasons and also taking into account that we are
already at the end of the year, this Intendancy would be pleased to see that H.
The Council should review its resolution in order to prevent the deficit referred to
from becoming even more extensive. The good intentions that inspire the
gentlemen do not escape the judgment of this Office. Members of that H. Body
when sanctioning an Ordinance that tends to benefit the population, but also
understands that the reasons invoked must be taken into account. In next year's
budget, the H.R. could The Council should reconsider this situation, as this
Municipality has the best will to cooperate in everything that will benefit the
population."
- New Deliberative Council, November 23. The Minister of Government is
informed that in the Communal Elections held on the 18th of this month. month,
Mr. and Mrs. have been elected Councillors. Abraham Machicado, Jose Flores
Aguilar, Sergio Alberto Macchi, Amado Soloaga, Normado Alfonso and Jorge
Zamar.
- Mausoleum. Ordinance: The Honorable Deliberative Council, in exercise of its
powers, sanctions the following Ordinance on the construction of Private
Mausoleums in the Cemetery. Art. 1st.- It being necessary to allocate the site of
the Cemetery for the construction of Private Mausoleums, the main entrance
shall be designated in accordance with the plans approved for said works. Art.
2º.- The designated place will have capacity for ten mausoleums: four will face
East, four to West and two to South. Those facing South and on the main
avenue will pay fifty pesos and those facing East and West will pay forty pesos
per square meter. Art. 3rd.- Workers' Associations will pay fifty percent. Session
Hall, November 1935.
1936
February 27th. The Minister of Government is informed: “I am pleased to
address Mr. Minister to inform him that this Intendancy has noticed for some
time now that the local police do not provide this Municipality with the
cooperation that they are required by law to provide for the greater effectiveness
of the Ordinances. I understand, Mr Minister, that the authorities of the different
branches of the Administration must provide mutual support. The undersigned is
motivated by the best intentions to harmonize the situation, but would also like
the local Police to put aside its hostility towards this Intendancy, in order to
ensure that public interests receive all the attention they require, while
simultaneously safeguarding the prestige of the authorities who must attend to
them. The lack of cooperation, apart from provoking comments among the
population, hinders the work of the undersigned who believes that his true
mission cannot be fulfilled efficiently, with the consequent damage to the assets
of the commune. This Office therefore wishes to request that Mr. Minister adopt
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performance of the public function...”.
- April 6th. The following hotels, bars and restaurants were
operating:
restaurants: Hotel and Bar Europa de la Suc. by Luis Boffano, Alberdi street
corner. Aristobulus of the Valley. Hotel and Bar “Victoria” by Luis D'amico,
Alberdi Street. Hotel “San Martin” by Juan B. Passini, Bolivia Street. Luis Avila's
Restaurant and Bar, at the corner of Gobernador Tello and Walterio Leach.
“Jockey and Bar” by Francisco Bonfanti, Alberdi Street. Manuel Bordonado's bar,
Walterio Leach street corner. Serapio Soria. Natalio Pagano's bar, Alberdi street.
Another bar owned by Nicolás Medina on the same street. Candelario Corbalán
Bar, Governor Tello Street. Social Club at La Esperanza Sugar Mill. Hotel
“Esperanza”, by Angel M. Saravia.
- Municipal Purchase of the Lot where School No. 221 currently operates. By
decree 1260 the PE is authorized to be acquired from Leach's Hnos. at $1.00
per property Lot 5, Block 10.
- May 11th. The following Councilors take office and draw lots for their
mandate: President: Abraham Machicado; First Vice President José Flores
Aguilar and Second Vice President Jorge Zamar. For four years: Amado
Soloaga, Abraham Machicado and Alberto Macchi. For two years: Jorge Zamar,
Normando Alfonso and José Flores Aguilar.
- May 30th. Segundo Giménez is confirmed in the position of Secretary of the
HCD.
- June 16th. The Manager of the National Bank is informed
Argentina San Pedro Branch, the number of inhabitants in the town, which
according to the last census carried out in 1935, amounts to 4,200 in the urban
area.
- In 1936 the Municipal Commissioner of La Mendieta was Don David Moffa.
- June 19th. The DE is authorized to carry out the repair, installation and
operation of the Public Clock in the Church Tower.
- July 2nd. Mr. Otto Schlagintweit is informed that it has been decided to agree
to the distribution of YPF the free license plate for the small truck of the
Commission that he presides over.
- September 15th. Mr. Bonifacio Bravo Ruiz is appointed to take care of all the
attention required for the proper functioning of the Public Clock installed in the
Church Tower, with an allocation of $25.00 per month.
- October 17th. It is reported that the reduction requested by the Company is
not accepted. Cinematográfica del Norte, which has the Esmeralda cinema in
this town.
- Minors behind the wheel, October 26. The Departmental Commissioner of the
San Pedro Police is requested to cooperate in the normalization of vehicle traffic
on the streets of the town's urban area, due to the fact that an abuse has begun
to be noticed on the part of certain car owners who provide their cars to people
who lack the required documentation. In the same way, the owners of license
plates allow minors and untrained family members to use them, abusing the
speed limit, driving through the streets raising clouds of dust and with the risk of
causing a catastrophe at any corner of the downtown neighborhood. The
aforementioned is requested to order the subordinate staff in his department to
collaborate with the new Traffic Inspector who will be appointed as of November
1.
- New truck. December 2: Gentlemen are informed. Scramoncín Hnos.
confirming the order for a Chevrolet water truck in accordance with the proposal
submitted by them on November 20.
- Plan of the Municipal Palace. February 23rd. The General Director of the
Department of Public Works, Architect Luis L. Mazzioti, in order to draw up the
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has: Intendant's Office, Secretary's Office, Accounting Office, Municipal Police
Station, Collector's Office. DE Archive, a meeting room of the H. C. D., a room
for the janitor, kitchen and bathroom service, etc. Details are given about the
rooms that they wish to be projected in the new plans, both on the upper floor
and on the ground floor.
1937
- This year the inauguration of the Shooting Society building and
Gym.
- January 19th. We would like to express our gratitude through a note to the
Mayor of Buenos Aires, General Pueyrredón, for the continued sending of the
Municipal Magazine “Mar del Plata”.
- February 8th. The Federal Judge was Dr. Ernesto Sourrouille, who later
served as Advisor for the development of the current Coat of Arms of Jujuy.
- February 26th. The Head of Post and Telegraph, Mr. Alfonso Gullezi, is
granted the free license plate that he requested for his car. 1938
- Alberto Picchetti began to install a sugar mill in El Piquete. The company
never came to fruition and the mill's machines were sold as used material.
-The “Los Nativos” Orchestra, made up of Gabino Mendieta on bandoneon,
Emilio Guzmán on violin, Antonio Ibáñez on piano, Ramón Godoy on drums and
the young singer of La Esperanza, Enrique Fiakosky, liven up the carnivals at
the Spanish Mutual Aid Society.
- February 14th. A scholarship of $ is created for a period of nine months
30 monthly for Benito Quilez, as help for the
continuation of secondary studies.
- May 4th. The Minister of Government is informed of the election of Councilors
that took place on March 7: President: Abraham Machicado, 1st Vice President:
José Flores Aguilar, 2nd Vice President: Amado Soloaga. The Commissions
were composed of: Budgets and Finance: Juan Vélez, José Flores Aguilar, Fado
Zamar., Petitions, Powers and Accounts: Amado Soloaga, Fado Zamar and
Sergio Macchi. Hygiene, Public Works and Safety: Juan Vélez, Alberto Macchi
and Amado Soloaga. The Manager of the Banco de la Nación Argentina is also
informed of the aforementioned appointments.
- August 27th. The request made by Mr. Antonio Mateos, regarding a reduction
in the commercial patent for his brick cutting business, is not accepted.
- December 20th. A list of three candidates is proposed to appoint a Deputy
Justice of the Peace, made up of Rafael Lafuente, Elías Fortunato, J. Santos
Otero.
- City limits, December 20: to the north, Serapio Soria Street to the corner of 9
de Julio and the Bridge over the Provincial Road; to the east from that point
following Sin Nombre Street to the street that runs north to south parallel to the
railroad tracks, thus including all existing buildings from the extension of
Aristóbulo del Valle Street to the railroad tracks; to the south, Miguel Aráoz
Street, also including the Hospital and the existing house in front of it on the
Posta Road; to the west, Pedro Goyena Street, including the extension of
Sarmiento Street to the same direction, up to the last house next to the
cemetery.
- Municipal Teachers and Mast. The following Decrees were passed: 1341,
creating new teaching positions for San Pedro. 1362, the Executive Branch is
authorized to invest $1,500 for the construction of a flagpole for the Plaza
General Frías and by Decree 1398 the Executive Branch is authorized to invest
$50,000 for the Municipal Market Works.
1939
- The resignation of the Municipal Mayor of San Pedro, Eng., is accepted. Isidro
J. L. Slim.
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Decree 1482, a subsidy was granted to the Workers' Society for the construction
of the building.
- May 3rd. The registry of foreigners is made: Eugenio Toril - Spanish; Hugo
Gino - Italian; Carmo Zamar - Syrian; Luis Toneatti - Italian; Clemente Tejerina -
Bolivian; Camilo Riquelme - Spanish; Douglas Davinson – English; Adolfo
Paranovski - Russian; Crystian Yensen - Danish; Luis Pereyra - Spanish; Álvaro
Vaqué - Spanish; Fernando Sembinelli - Italian; Frederic Tomain Hue - English;
Pastor Gemio - Bolivian; Bonifacio Bravo Ruiz - Spanish; Juan M. Casano -
Italian; Gázal Samman - Syrian; Fuad Abraham - Syrian; Elías Corbacho -
Spanish; Abdon Zamar - Syrian; Arturo Parr - Spanish; Federico Mateos -
Spanish; Williams H. Stevens - English; Henry Pedersen - Danish; José Serafini
- Italian; Francisco Ychiredo - German; Guillermo C. Paterson - English;
Emiliano García - Spanish; Gilberto Rivera - Bolivian; Juan Gallart - Spanish;
Antonio Gussoni - Italian; Domingo Bordallo - Spanish; Manuel Conde - Spanish;
Antonio Bordallo - Spanish; José M. Corbacho - Spanish; Angel Barbesini -
Italian; Guillermo Kerr - English; Robert Truzzell - English; Manuel Fernandez -
Spanish; Luis P. Lopez - Spanish; John Edmuns - English; Ambrosio Alexander -
English; Cyril Hall - English; Exequiel Ballesteros - Spanish; Antonio Perez -
Spanish; Matias Montoya - German; Eugenio Rubelt - French; Charles S. M.
Chaddick - English; Juan Bautista Vaca - Bolivian; Luis D'amico - Italian;
Francisco Pérez - Spanish; Vicente Fortunato - Lebanese.
1940
- February 15th. Electoral College of the Department: San Pedro: Normando
Alfonso, Teodoro Ernesto Ahrendts, Pedro Abraham, Atilio Antonio Ítalo Gino,
Juan Marcos Giménez, E. The Hope of the World: Lyth Marrison, Arturo
Easdale, Pablo Aviles, Feliciano Aguirre, Vicente Ovando, Miguel Vazquez, and
Eloiso Voltaire Rubelt. San Antonio: Ciro Turquina, Cruz Serafin Maire and
Vicente Aybar. Miraflores: Bernardo Carrizo, Jose Humberto Cano and Santiago
Arroyo. The cast includes Mauro Hipolito Arancibia, Antenor Cabana and
Augusto Nicolas Caceres. Arrayanal: Sireno Fuentes, Eleodoro Tejada and
Domitian Macias. The Burned One: Santiago Vanucci, Tomas Soruco and Primo
Jose Mazza.
- May 9th. The resignation of Police Commissioner Juan Traversi is accepted
and Odilón Leiva is appointed to replace him.
- December 18th. The Constitution of the H. C. The Deliberative Committee was
composed as follows: President: Humberto
Scramoncín; 1st Vice President: Councillor Thomas Cabrera;
2nd Vice President: Councilman Nestor J. Sallent; Commissions
Permanent: Treasury: Humberto Scramoncín, Desiderio Lara and Francisco
Jure. Requests, Powers and Accounts: Francisco Jure, Tomás Carreras and
Manuel López. Hygiene, Public Works and Safety: Néstor José Sallent, Manuel
López and Desiderio Lara.
1941
- It was Municipal Intervention Commissioner Alberto Leiva. The Municipal
Scrutiny Board was made up of A. The following are the names of the
candidates:
- February 20th. The San Pedro Athletic Club is awarded a
subsidy for $100.00.
- The DE is authorized to grant Mr. Manuel de la Cuesta an annual subsidy of
460.00 for the year 1941
- Decree-Leveling and Drains. Considering the proposal presented by Engineer
Leopoldo VF Gherardi to carry out the leveling, drainage, paving, etc. studies
that the Municipality intends to carry out and considering that these works do not
entail any immediate outlay for the Municipality and all the terms of the proposal
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proposal presented by Engineer Leopoldo V. was accepted. F. Gherardi for
leveling studies, drainage, paving, etc. Art. 2nd.- Please notify the Secretary,
give it to the Municipal Registry and archive it. San Pedro de Jujuy, May 13,
1941.
- June 9: Juana Garfes' request to install a kiosk in Plaza Gral. is denied. Cold
for aesthetic reasons.
- July 5th. List of Councillors: Humberto Victor Scramoncin 1940-1941;
Secretary H. C. D.: Malek Cafrune 1940 - 1944; Thomas Carrera 1940 - 1942;
Francisco Jure 1940 - 1944; Manuel Lopez 1940 - 1944.
- By Decree 994 on March 21, Pedro Carrizo was the judge.
- July 8th. Note sent to Mr. Succession C. Rossi from Bs. As.: “I would
appreciate it if you would be kind enough to send by cash on delivery or in any
other way you deem appropriate the order detailed below: 6 18k gold medals.
Number 1842 with the following inscriptions for Councilors: on the obverse the
following legend: Honorable Deliberative Council San Pedro de Jujuy, on the
reverse: Councilor and corresponding period and a medal for the Secretary and
another for the Mayor Antonio Bernacchi 1940 -
1944 and Secretary Domingo Petruzzi 1940 -
1944." All medals had to have the shield of the Province of Jujuy.
- July 15th. He was President of the Cooperative of Provincial School No. 2 Don
José M. Swear. On the same date, H. C. D. grants the aforementioned school a
monthly subsidy of $50. - July 15th. The Board of Directors of the C. TO. Saint
Peter Robert R. Reinhold, Secretary: Crisanto Gutiérrez, Members: Pedro
Ledesma and Oscar Tejada.
- It is news that a Chess Tournament has ended, which was held with the
participation of distinguished neighbors, the classified ones were in the following
order: Guido Leguizamón, Amado Sleive, Luis Corrado, Luis Fortunato, Samuel
Horowitz, Juan Martín Sylvester, Juan Murillo García, B. Victor Zamar and Yoe
Taylor. At the same meeting, they prepare the teams to compete against Jujuy
for the “Pedro Noe King” trophy and against Ledesma for the “Senator Herminio
Arrieta” trophy.
- First Municipal Financial Reorganization Plan. August 4th. The agreement with
Dr. Ledesma Posse is approved, entrusting him with the presentation of the
Legal Systematization, Financial Reorganization and Public Works Plan to be
prepared by the Institute of Municipal Studies of the Federal Capital. On
December 4, the “Municipal Advisor” of the city of San Pedro was created to
post posters or advertising signs and collect the rights established for the same.
- Minutes No. 203, Ordinary Session. In San Pedro de Jujuy, Capital of the
Department of the same name in the Province of Jujuy, on the second day of the
month of August of nineteen hundred and forty-one, the Messrs. met in the
Session Room. Councillors, who expresses on the margin that there is a legal
quorum and at twelve o'clock, Mr. President in office, Mr. Humberto V.
Scramoncín declares the Session open and proceeds to read the previous
Minutes No. 202, which is approved unanimously without observation, Contract
ad referendum between the Municipality of San Pedro (Province of Jujuy
represented by its Municipal Mayor and Dr. José A. Ledesma Posse, domiciled
at Av. Roque Sáenz Peña number one hundred and nineteen of the city of
Buenos Aires, it has been agreed ad - referendum of the H. C. Deliberative
Council of this city the following: 1st.- Dr. Ledesma Posse undertakes to present
to the Municipality of San Pedro a Systematization Plan Legal and
Rationalization Financial,
Administrative and Public Works), which will hereinafter be referred to in this
contract as the Plan, which must be carried out by the members of the Institute
of Municipal Studies of the city of Bs. Ace. 2º.- The plan must contain the
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by the Municipality of San Pedro. 3º.- The plan will include at least the following
draft Ordinances of Municipal interest: a) Regime that the "Institute of Municipal
Studies" considers to be of greatest urgency to be immediately submitted to the
consideration of the HCD 7º.- As the only compensation for the work to be
carried out by the members of the Institute, Dr. Ledesma Posse will receive as
an honorarium 8% of the total resources calculated for the corresponding fiscal
year for the year 1942. 8th.- In the event that Dr. Ledesma Posse does not
present the completed Plan to the Municipality in all its parts on the date
indicated in the sixth, this agreement will expire, with no further obligation on the
part of the Municipality to pay him the expenses incurred, provided that he has
presented part of the work entrusted to him before that date. 9th.- This
Agreement shall enter into force on the day following its approval by the H. C. D.
10º.- In the event of a different interpretation by the parties or conflicts of legal
interests that may arise from this agreement, the divergence will be resolved by
arbitration between the parties with a third Arbitrator whose ruling will be final. In
accordance with the ten preceding clauses, the parties involved sign this, two
copies of the same tenor nowa single effect, in the
city of San Pedro (Province of Jujuy) on the twenty-ninth day of the
month of July of 1942. Putting into consideration of the
Councilors, Councilor Desiderio Lara proposes its approval at 10:00 p.m.
- October 15th. The President of the Chess Circle requests
subsidy to the Municipality, which is not granted because the budget has already
been approved.
- Fines, October 27. The fine is confirmed for the Light and Power Company,
which previously requested consideration of the aforementioned fine of $1,400
m/n. On the same date, builders Miguel Corrado, Natalio Mijich, Alciro de León
and Francisco Barbesini were informed that it was prohibited to mix concrete on
streets and sidewalks.
- October 29th. Mr. Julio Córdoba is informed that he must be present at the
bus stop every day, both in the morning at 7:15 a.m. and in the afternoon, in
order to strictly enforce the arrival and departure times of the different
companies that have the route between San Pedro - Jujuy - Ledesma and vice
versa, as well as the proper functioning of the brakes and steering of the
vehicles. At the same time, a daily sheet will be passed for control.
- October 30th. Anastasio Pilili is appointed night watchman of the Plaza “Gral.
“Cold”.
- December 16th. Mr. Odilón was a Departmental Commissioner
Leiva.
- December 24th. The Municipal Mayor resolves: That from January 1, 1942, all
buses and minibuses that provide interjurisdictional service will have as their
point of arrival the unnamed Avenue and must park on the east side of it,
between the entrance to the level crossing at Esperanza and the mouth of
Bolivia Street. Instructions are also given to buses that travel between San
Pedro, Jujuy, Perico, Salta, El Piquete, Arroyo Colorado and Santa Clara,
considering that parking in the Plaza "Gral. “Frías” causes traffic disruption and
is unhygienic due to the nature of this service.
1942
- First Legal Advisor. January 3rd. Dr. Horacio Carrillo is appointed as Legal
Advisor to the Municipality on an ad-honorem basis and will have travel
expenses. The reasons are that the Municipality is involved in a lawsuit against
the Electric Power Company, for collecting fines imposed on it.
- Bars-Tables on Sidewalks. January 9th. It is communicated to the Gentlemen.
Augustine Martin Francisco Bonfanti, Manuel Bordonado, Augusto Nazario, Luis
Dear friend, and Francisco Bartholomew that has been
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occupy the public road with small tables in cafes, bars and hotels, upon request
for permission. And failure to comply would result in a $10 fine.
- January 17th. First Office Assistant is appointed
Construction and Public Works to Guillermo Canetti. Miss Elda Aidé Rotondo is
appointed Head of the Dental Office.
- January 20th. The projects submitted by the
Civil Engineer, Mr. Leopoldo V. F. Gherardi for the following Public Works:
Paving; Sidewalk construction;
Reconstruction of the Plaza Gral. Frías; Construction of the Children's Park and
Storm Drains, which were entrusted to the aforementioned technician through
the Agreement signed on May 13 and the call for tender is being made.
- Subsidy to Farmers. By Decree 1510, $30,000 was granted to farmers for the
frosts suffered by their crops. By Decree 1542/42, $10,000 was agreed for the
Hospital.
- First printing of the Municipal Digest. On January 23, 1942, Mayor Antonio
Bernacchi and his Secretary Domingo A. Petruzzi, commissioned the printing of
300 copies of the Municipal Digest to the Andrés Aparicio Printing Press in
Tucumán, with the Municipality committing to pay the sum of $2,100.00 plus $
120.00 for proofreading, so
so that the cost of each Digest reached $7.40. The cost had been considered
excessive by several printing companies that had previously been consulted by
the City Council.
- Acquisition of the Sprinkler Truck. Despite having presented the Ford Agency
of Messrs. Modena & Co. a more advantageous proposal, the tender was
awarded to the Chevrolet Agency whose Manager Mr. Victor Scramoncín was
the President of the H. C. Mr. and nephew of Secretary Domingo A. Petruzzi, a
fact that caused deep displeasure among the majority of the residents of this
town, regardless of political ideology. "We take the liberty of expressing our
opinion, unless the Minister deems it appropriate that the sanctions that should
be applied, whether criminal or political, be extended to the members of the H.
C. Mr. D. of the previous administration, Gentlemen. Desiderio Lara, Tomás
Carreras, Manuel López, Francisco Jure, Néstor Sallent and Humberto
Scramoncín; as well as the Secretary Mr. Malek Cafrune, who acted in the
matters reported.” Result: It was resolved that the acquisition was
advantageous.
- New Market. January 28th. The Municipal Mayor decrees: Art. 1st.- The
Secretariat is hereby authorized to call for a competition for preliminary projects
until February 28 of this year. Year for the construction of the Municipal Market.
Art. 2nd.- Publications for the so-called contest will be made simultaneously in
the newspapers “Crónica” and “La Montaña” of the city of Jujuy and in the
“Intransigente” of Salta.
- Having seen File No. 38 Letter A-year 1941 initiated by Am and Co.
Requesting the intervention of the Municipality due to the power being cut off
and the summary carried out by the Municipal Secretary and considering that the
reasons invoked by the Manager of the Light and Power Company are not
appropriate for taking this extreme measure that causes great damage to the
Company. Am and therefore to all the personnel working with the
aforementioned firm and also that when taking this measure he should have
informed this Municipality as appropriate since it is the one in charge of ensuring
harmony between the company and the consumer public; in virtue of these
considerations, the Municipal Mayor in exercise of his powers, Resolves: Art.
1st.- Apply a fine of $100 m/n daily to the Light and Power Company starting on
the 11th of this month. as the date of the first notification. Art. 2nd.- Inform the
Company that if within 12 hours. does not restore electricity service at the noodle
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Antonio Bernacchi Mayor; Sunday A. Petruzzi Secretary.
- Review of Accounting Books. Following the request of former Mayor Antonio
Bernacchi, the Government headed by Dr. Raúl Bertrés decided to entrust the
mission of reviewing the Accounting Books of this Municipality to the employee
of the General Accounting Office of the Province, Ángel M. Paliza, who at no
time stopped receiving a salary assigned to him by the Provincial budget,
however, that former Mayor estimated that the few services provided should be
remunerated in the sum of one thousand seven hundred and fifty pesos ($
1,750.00 m/n) as stated in the attached Files: Exp. No. 1- Letter P-year 1941-
Graduation Order No. 002-Exp. No. 13 Letter P-year 1941-Graduation Order No.
0066, Exp. No. 18-Letter P-year 1941- Graduation Order No. 0105 and Exp. No.
34-Letter C-year 1941-Graduation Order No. 0031. A fair measure criticized by
conservative politicians.
- February 4th. Luis Cuesta Otaola resigns from his position
Municipal Collector and L. is appointed in his place. Antonio Román; following
the resignation of Mr. Ricardo Córdoba from the position of Inspector General,
he was replaced by Hugo Gino, and on the same date Luis Courtades was
appointed Inspector of the Campaign. The Commissioner-Intervener appoints
Secretary of the DE to Dr. Roger Guillermo Zenarruza, and Traffic Inspector to
Alberto G. Pinasco and José Santos Otero ordinance, replacing Pedro E.
Zigaran.
- February 6th. Mr. Rogelio Marcial Mansilla resigns from the position of
General Accountant and Pablo Cueni and Alejandro Décima are appointed in his
place as Accounting and Reception Desk Assistant.
- February 24th. He is appointed to serve as
Secretary of the DE to Mr. Juan A. Roman, on an interim basis.
- February 25th. No debt is recognized. The following Decree is sanctioned:
HAVING SEEN the File entitled “Contract Ad.
Referendum between the Municipality of San Pedro de Jujuy and Dr. José A.
Ledesma Posse, initiated on July 15, 1941 and CONSIDERING: 1.- That the
Court of Auditors, by judgment of February 12, 1942, has declared non-existent
the Ordinance of the Budget and Calculation of Resources for 1942 of this
Municipality. 2nd.- That being so, there is no item in the Budget of said
commune to allocate the expenditure authorized by the former Mayor of this
commune dated January 5, 1942 for which it is ordered to pay $ 18,206 to Dr.
José Alberto Ledesma
Posse; 3rd.- That the Court of Auditors' judgment, by declaring that the
aforementioned Budget Ordinance is a non-existent act, establishes an absolute
nullity, the effects of which go back to the date of the act recognized as null, 4th.-
that being so, the obligations contracted by the former Mayor on behalf of this
Municipality lack legal cause and are therefore null and void and do not bind this
Municipality. 5th.- That regarding the $1,200 already paid in cash to Dr.
Ledesma Posse and the promissory note for $3,000 due on January 31,
delivered to the order of Dr. Ledesma Posse, for the reasons stated, this
Municipality must obtainthe return of the you add up now
paid; 6th.- That as regards the promissory notes for $3,500 each that are due
February 26th of 1942, for $1,500 and $2,000 that
They mature on March 31, 1942, for $3,500 on April 30 of the same year and
$3,500 on the 31st of May, corresponds declare your
nullity for lack of cause with relation to this Municipality and
provides that they shall not be paid; 7th.- That in addition to those stated, there
is another legal reason for so providing, art. 542 of the Civil Code prohibits
conditional obligations between parties. This is the case of the obligation to pay
that was subject to the condition that Dr. Ledesma Posse execute the projects
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Ledesma Posse. Thus, having agreed that Dr. Ledesma Posse would charge the
Municipality 8% of the amount of the calculation of Resources that he projected,
the amount of his remuneration was left entirely to his own will; which vitiates the
aforementioned legal provision since it was enough for him to increase the
calculation of resources to also increase what he could charge the Municipality.
The Calculation of Resources for 1942 was projected by Dr. Ledesma Posse at
$227,580, an amount that in relation to 1941 was $ 144,600, originates a
8th.- That although the former Mayor was empowered by the Ordinance of
August 2, 1941 to agree with Dr. Ledesma Posse on terms for payment of the
obligation, he was not empowered, however, to issue him Documents to the
Order, the clause of which implies their negotiability and their transformation into
an obligation of a different legal nature to the original, for none of which the
former Mayor had authorization, for which reason the acts performed in this
sense have no value with respect to this Commune; 9th.- That on the other
hand, the Ordinance of August 2, 1941 by which the Contract signed between
the former Mayor and Dr. Ledesma Posse was approved is also void and,
consequently, the acts produced as a consequence of it are void. Indeed, the
Minutes of the Session of the Deliberative Council in which it was approved, do
not contain the announcement of the Councilors who were present at the
session, as has been confirmed by the document drawn up for this purpose on
February 9, 1941 to the Justice of the Peace of San Pedro. The requirement of a
quorum in the Collegiate Bodies is a requirement that not only affects the
validity, but also the very existence of the acts produced by them and as the
aforementioned Minutes do not show that such a number of councillors were
present, as regards the reference in the margin note, it is blank, it follows that
such Minutes are legally ineffective as is consequently the approved Ordinance.
Furthermore, the following circumstances concur in the nullity of the minutes: a)
the date "two" is superscribed, without any correction having been made at the
end; b) the minutes are not signed, since a note was written after them relating
to the events that occurred six days later, on August 8, and only after this were
the signatures affixed that do not correspond to the Minutes, but to the
aforementioned note; 10th. - That the declaration contained in this Decree does
not constitute an opportunity to bring to trial the technical and legal nature of the
work carried out by Dr. Ledesma Posse, since its examination has not been the
subject of consideration on this occasion, as it is not necessary; the Municipal
Intervening Commissioner decrees: Art. 1st.- Dr. Rafael Dacal shall be
appointed and a mandate shall be issued to proceed with the process that best
suits the interests of the Commune, to return the sums already paid by it to Dr.
Ledesma Posse in execution of the so-called Ordinance of August 2, 1941. Art.
2nd.- The nullity due to lack of legal cause of the obligations contracted on
behalf of this Municipality by its former Mayor Mr. Antonio Bernacchi with Dr.
Ledesma Posse consisting of the following promissory notes is declared: for
$3,500 with maturity. February 20, 1942;$2,000 due. March 31, 1942; $
1,500 due. March 31st 1942; $ 3.500 with vto. March 30th
1942; $3,500 due. 30 May 1942 and it is also declared
that such documents No force to the Municipality that
its efficiency is unknown. Art. 3rd.- It is declared that the Municipality
San Pedro will not recognize the effectiveness of the documents listed in the
previous article in relation to third parties, holders thereof. Art. 4th.- The
Ordinance of August 2, 1941, by which a contract between this Municipality and
Dr. José A. was approved, is hereby declared absolutely null and void. Ledesma
Posse. Art. 5th.- It is declared that the provisions of this Decree do not constitute
an opening for judgment on the technical-legal relevance of the work carried out
by Dr. Ledesma Posse, which is not the subject of examination.
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From folio four hundred and sixty-six to four hundred and seventy, it is
completely blank without any entry indicating which councilors attended the
session. And at the same time the aforementioned judge certifies the signatures
of the Intervening Commissioner of the Municipality of San Pedro Roberto B.
Mitre and the Secretary of the same, Mr. Ramón Mansilla. - March 5th. He
was President of the Council of Hygiene of the
Province Dr. Mariano Wainfeld, resident of Ledesma.
- March 20th. The Company is authorized. Gobelay variety, comedy and drama
to perform in this city, upon payment of the taxes of the Ordinances in force.
- April 29th. The Intervening Commissioner resolves to grant
Grant to Club Atlético San Pedro to make repairs to its sports field, for the sum
of $250.00
- May 31st. He was Acting Secretary of the H. C. D. Second
Giménez; President Abraham Machicado; Councillors for 2 years Alfredo Baiud
and Cruz Alejandro Pereyra and for four years Alfredo Macchi, Luis Fortunato
and Ángel Barbesini.
- July 10th. The following note is sent to the Inspector of Post and Telegraphs,
Don Efraín Virgilio Moreno: “I have the pleasure of addressing you
acknowledging receipt of your letter. dated 8th of the cte. by which this Office is
requested to report on political activities carried out by the Head of the local Post
and Telegraph Office, Mr. Absalón Saturnino Balduín. In this regard, I must
inform you that the undersigned has no knowledge of such activities."
- In July 1942, a note was sent to the President of the Superior Court of Justice
of the Province to inform him that on the 28th of the cte. month has taken
possession of the position of Mayor of San Pedro appointed by Fr. E., Mr. Luis
De Santis.
- July 21st. Minutes 21 was signed by the following:
Mayor Luis De Santis, Secretary Ramón Mansilla, Accountant Julio Cueni,
Deputy Salvador C. Martinez, Minister of Government Mario C. Romano and
Secretary of the H. C. Mr. Segundo Gimenez.
- August 3rd. Mr. is appointed Inspector of Campaign
Humberto Sanchez.
- August 11th. The DE is authorized to include expenses of $14,000 for the
construction of the main entrance to the underground Common Ossuary and the
construction of the walls of the Cemetery, which is in a state of total
abandonment.
- First Loan. The DE is authorized to arrange with the Provincial Fund of
Retirees and Pensioners of Jujuy a Loan for $ 50,000 payable in five
installments of 10%
quarterly. This sum must be used to pay outstanding debts and obligations and
to build works (fixing the road from San Pedro to Parapetí and any surplus would
be deposited in the Banco Nación).
- Back rents are paid. Commercial Patents (year 34 to 41) $ 9.254,80. Signs
and Posters $ 68.10. Weights and Measures $
108.000. Lighting and Cleaning $ 1,763.85
- August 25th. The Director of Post Offices is requested and
The National Telecommunications Department, through a note, is interested in
the prompt initiation of the works on the building for the headquarters of the Post
and Telegraph offices in San Pedro de Jujuy; reminding him that there are
$30,000 available for this purpose. Please be advised that the department does
not meet the comfort and hygiene standards that the public expects and that it
requires the same staff.
- On the same date, the president of the Banco Nación Argentina, Mr. Jorge
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building for the branch of that Institution in the town of San Pedro, since the
premises it occupies do not have the necessary amenities for both the public
and the staff.
- August 31st. The representative of the Municipality, Dr. Rafael Dacal, is
hereby authorized to accept the claims, withdraw the defenses and exceptions
raised and request payment of any remaining amounts in favor of the
Municipality in the lawsuits filed in Jujuy against the following: Ricardo A. Baron,
Marcelino Artigas and Abraham Jurcovich.
- September 4th. The Mayor elevates the Minister of Government Don Mario
C. Romano, a report stressing the need for the Department of Labor to appoint a
permanent employee for the Reception Desk, due to the excessive workload that
this department must perform; … since the Municipality is not in a position to
meet the expenses that the appointment of said employee would require.
- September 9th. Assistant Justice of the Peace Don Teodoro Arhents resigns.
Ramón Rosa Bayón is proposed for the nomination, in second place José María
Pérez and in third place Víctor José Quinteros.
- Twenty days' leave with pay is granted to Mayor Luis De Santis.
- Debts of $136.90 with Riba and Co. Printing are regularized. from Jujuy for
drawing and printing work on stamp plates.
- The salary of the Public Clock Manager is increased to $10.00 m/n so that he
can cover the costs of replacing burned out light bulbs, repairs, etc.
- Help the Hospital. Councilman Luis Fortunato presents a draft Ordinance for
the benefit of the Hospital together with Cruz A. Pereyra, Alberto Macchi and
Alfredo Baiud.
- A tax is created on tickets over $0.50 for cinemas, circuses and all public
shows except amusement parks, of 10% of the entrance fee for each function.
Sports institutions and all shows for the benefit of charitable or cultural
institutions were exempt; … fines incurred for non-compliance would be
allocated to the same; … it was approved on September 16 and will take effect
from January 1, 1943.
- A budget of $2,000 is allocated for the Children's Park.
- $ grant awarded 30 for the Cooperadora de la
Practical School of National Trades.
- September 29th. The Recreational and Social Center of Ingenio La
Esperanza requests exemption from taxes on a soda and soft drink making
machine that was used for the expenses of the associates only, but the request
is not granted. The patent was $100.
- October 6th. Through the President of the H. C. D. Authorization is requested
from the Executive Department to manage with the Director of National Sanitary
Works, prior to the respective legal procedures, the installation of running water
and sewage drains. The Manager of these laws was the National Senator for this
Province, Engineer Herminio Arrieta.
- October 15th. An investment of three thousand pesos is authorized for the
acquisition of medals for Councilors and Secretary of the H. C. Mr., Mayor and
Secretary of the DE and $1,190.00. for the acquisition of furniture for the
Secretariat of the H. C. D.
- Councillor Pedro Barbesini asked to speak, stating that after the death of Dr.
Julio Argentino Roca, son of General Roca, he asked to stand, which he did.
- Tribute to Walterio Leach, who died in England on October 10, 1942. He was
the founder of the La Esperanza Sugar Mill with his brothers Guillermo, Esteban,
Francisco and Normando. He was also one of the founders of the town of San
Pedro de Jujuy, a promoter of its progress, a founding member of the Sarmiento
Society for the Protection of Children, of the “Sarmiento” Library, of the first
Social Club founded in the Department; of the construction of the local Hospital
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the road that links us to Jujuy, the house that is now occupied by School 101,
and the construction of the First Theater. He was one of the greatest promoters
of the sport and in tribute to his memory they were invited to stand, which they
did (These were the words of Councillor Mr. Luis Fortunato).
- October 20th. Julio Cueni is appointed to serve as Municipal Accountant.
- October 22nd. Don Ramón Mansilla held the position of Secretary Treasurer
with a monthly allowance of $270.
- The President of the San Pedro Athletic Club was Dr. Roberto Espinoza, who
was informed that the aforementioned Club is exempt from paying Municipal
fees related to the festival and raffle that will be held in the halls of the Spanish
Society on December 24.
- In October, the "El Trópico Bookstore" opens, the first in the city to sell
literary books, novels, texts, school supplies and forms of all kinds printed and
assembled in its own printing press. It was born attached to the “El Porvenir”
store and its motto is “A lot of paper and envelopes for $0.10” and “For Saint
Peter and for Saint Peter, educate yourself by reading books by outstanding
authors from around the world.”
- October 23rd. In response to the request made by the Center
Local catechism through notes sent by the ladies. María Nieve Toril and Sara
Julia Soria are exempt from paying municipal taxes for the children's matinee
that will take place on December 25 at the Spanish Society of Mutual Aid.
- October 31st. He was a Deputy for San Pedro, Don Salvador C. Martinez.
- November 6th. Neighbors send note to the President of the H. C. Deliberant,
Mr. Abraham Machicado: “We are pleased to address Mr. President proposing
that H. Body that the Plaza “Gral. Frías” is henceforth called “General Belgrano”,
the creator of our national flag and one of the most distinguished citizens who
risked his fortune and his health in honor of the great interests of the Nation. We
would have thus resolved an omission that took many years to remedy. The
patriotic and cultural action that this distinguished military man carried out for the
greatness of his country is well known. In the capital city of this Province there is
a School that was founded with a donation of ten thousand pesos made by
General Belgrano and it is also the guardian of the first Flag that he created. The
Exodus commemorated on August 23 is a page of glory that teaches future
generations what the character and tenacity of a man can do. We request the
sanction of an Ordinance through which baptize to the street that has
been formed adjacent to the
Railway, from Gobernador Tello to the North, with a name
that is leave delivered to the
illustrious criterion of H. C. D.
We also request the approval of the respective Ordinance designating the last
block of 9 de Julio Street in the direction of the East, with the name of Juan
Ignacio Gorriti, a distinguished hero from Jujuy who has fought so hard for the
freedom of his country and his province. God save Mr. President.”
- Covers are missing. “The undersigned Municipal Mayor certifies that: Mr. Elvio
C. Real has established a collective transport company with two cars that each
make the round trip to Jujuy, under the control of this Municipality and that of
Jujuy, adjusting to the regulations that both have established for these services.
These cars, brand “Chevrolet”, are patented under numbers 231 and 232 of this
Commune. In order that Mr. Real may contact the Rubber Distribution
Commission requesting authorization to purchase four 32 x 6 (700 - 20) tires that
he urgently needs for use on said vehicles, according to the Traffic Inspection
report, this document is issued on the eleventh day of the month of November of
the year nineteen hundred and forty-two.
- Acquisition of land for Banco Jujuy. November 19th. A note is sent to the
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conditions of sale, based on the delivery of half the value of the Property (which
would be $40,000) that the Municipality would transfer in favor of the Bank at the
time of signing the deed and the other half, that is, $20,000, when this institution
took possession of the land. On the same date, a loan of $200,000 was
arranged with the Provincial Retirement and Pension Fund.
- Councillor Luis Fortunato requests an interpellation from the DE, to report on
the financial progress of the Municipality.
- November 24th. The following report is sent to the Minister of Government,
Mario C. Romano: “Subject: Plan for Legal Systematization and Rationalization
of Finance, Administration and Public Works agreed with Dr. Ledesma Posse.”
"We enclose the files detailed below, related to the subject matter of the item so
that, if the P. AND. If he deems it appropriate, he should, through the Attorney
General of the Province, take political action that corresponded to the officials of
the former Municipal Administration of San Pedro de Jujuy, who so cruelly
compromised the interests entrusted to him: Files corresponding to 1942; Exp.
No. 39 Letter T, Exp. No. 40, 43, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 57, 62, 65, 67, 70, 74, 79,
83, 85, 92, 103, 111, 113, 115, 121, 130, 39 and 27 ”. "The current authorities
ordered without any discussion the original amount of the promissory notes plus
interest and costs, in compliance with the payment order issued by the Federal
Justice of the Peace Section of Jujuy, despite the fact that it is public and
notorious that the first holder of these documents, Dr. Ledesma Posse,
attempted to negotiate them with Mr. Jorge Zamar, Mr. Pérez García and other
commercial houses in this town, with a loss of 30 to 40 percent of their value. A
circumstance that shows that its acquisition was not the fruit of prolonged and
honest professional work. In this regard, an aggravating factor should be added:
the fact that the Ordinance issued by the H. C. D. which runs on folio 466 of the
Minutes Book of said Body through which the agreement that the
aforementioned Doctor Ledesma Posse signed with the commune was
approved, was not legalized with the signature of the President and Secretary."
- November 26th. Mr. resigns from the position of Councilor
Alfredo Baiud, for having taken office in Y. P. F., a mission that prohibits him
from holding public office.
- The “General Frías” Square is called “General Belgrano”.
- December 5th. The following note is sent to Mr. Pablo Balduín, merchant and
Director of the weekly “El Trópico” to be published soon: “Upon acknowledging
receipt of your esteemed letter dated the 2nd of this month, we are pleased to
wish you prosperity in the activity that you are beginning.”
- December 19th. The following note is sent to the President of the H. C. D.,
Abraham Machicado: “…. requesting the sanction of an Ordinance by which the
DE is empowered to sell to the Bank of the Province of Jujuy the fraction of the
current Municipal Market, with an extension of thirty meters and eight
centimeters on Alberdi Street by twenty-eight meters on Sarmiento Street with a
surface area of one thousand seventy-eight square meters (1,078 m2). 2) with
all the buildings and plants, for the sum of forty thousand pesos in national
currency ($40,000 m/n) payable at the time of drawing up the public deed
transferring ownership." “On the land to be sold, the Provincial Bank undertakes
to build a building for the branch of said Credit Institution, which due to its size
will mean a significant improvement in terms of buildings for our town, not to
mention the advantages of all kinds that the installation of said branch will bring
to agricultural, industrial and commercial activities, thus fulfilling a successful
measure of good government.”
- December 24th. The Company Manager is informed
Cinematográfica del Norte through the Municipality, that the Minister of
Government of the Province has decided to prohibit the public exhibition of the
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Russian war propaganda film with a dual purpose: one is to portray the popular
resistance of Russia against the German invasion and the other is to explain and
justify the people taking up arms. It depicts Nazi brutality, focusing on a
sequence of five photographs of the hanging of an equal number of Russian
civilians, found on a dead German soldier, a situation he describes ending with “I
could have been here… it could have been you.”
- New Newspaper. On December 24th, in honor of the sacred Christmas
memory, a weekly newspaper called “El Trópico” was born for the service of San
Pedro, stating in its editorial: “We will watch day and night for the future of this
city so that it may be fortunate and we will jealously monitor its social, cultural
and economic problems; he who watches does not close his eyes and he who
watches does not give rest to the soul…” and on its blue cover the photograph of
a Jujuy landscape taken from the album of Julio Gayte with the following caption:
“Chaco jujeño, the murmur of the waters… the song of the forests penetrates our
souls to serve as a palliative to our pains. Life is a song of love. This landscape
reminds us of the happy hours we spend alone meditating with optimism, with
passion, and with love, hours we forgive our friends. “Nature gives us happiness,
let us live for it, respecting its laws and admiring its beauty.”
- Another box from “The Tropic”. “The economic potential of San Pedro de Jujuy
lies in its commerce. There are no bankruptcies here, because all merchants
and industrialists have a moral and material guarantee worthy of intelligent
administration." “Year 1943, greetings.”
- Alem and Irigoyen streets, December 31st. From the promulgation of this
Ordinance, Walterio Leach Street that borders the Railway lands, from
Sarmiento to Gdor. Tello will be called H. Irigoyen. Also the street “Sin Nombre”
that crosses the Route and National Road to the Providencia Lot and the street
W. Leach, will be designated with the name of Dr. Leandro N. German The 1st
of May of next year is set for the officialisation of the act.
- December 31st. The Legal Advisory Board of the
Municipality, which must be performed by a lawyer. The functions of the
Secretary are reduced to those of Secretary, creating the position of Treasurer
as well as the collection offices of which the Head will be the current collector
and will have the necessary personnel for said functions.
- The services provided by the Municipality will be arranged as follows: Public
Health Directorate; Markets and Slaughterhouses Directorate; General
Inspection and Cleaning Administration; and three offices: Construction, Public
Works, Mechanics and Electricity and Cemeteries, Public Services and Funeral
Homes. The Public Health Department will be headed by a doctor who must be
the Director of the Sanitary and Hygiene Services provided by the Municipality;
the Mechanical and Electrical offices, in addition to the duties of inspecting
electromechanical installations, will be in charge of the municipal workshops for
the repair of motor vehicles and the maintenance of electrical installations on
municipal property, and the Head of the same must be a technician in the field.
Both the Legal Advisor and the Director of Public Health will be appointed ad-
honorem.
- The budget includes $3,000 m/n for the installation of municipal workshops
and $500 for the acquisition of furniture and supplies for the Construction office.
- December 31st. New Year-University students who arrived today:
Ignacio Baiud, Abraham Baiud, Carlos and Roberto Segovia, from Cordoba and
Pedro Daud from Paraná.
- Of a sporting nature, “El Trópico” highlights a meeting of the Board of
Directors of Atlético San Pedro. The Chess Club prepares to face Jujuy (San
Salvador de Jujuy). The result of the match between Obras Pueblo Ledesma
and Defensores de San Pedro was two to one. The following players played for
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Muñoz and Sotelo. And for Ledesma: Molina, A. Gonzalez, E. González,
Romero, Ortiz, Montañés, Suárez, Soria, Ibarra, Lalo and Aranda.
1943
- January 7th. From the boxes of sentences or messages from the newspaper
“El Trópico”: "If humanity were deprived
Suddenly, the announcement in the press would no longer be a huge economic
crisis that would occur in the villages; it would be the spectacular collapse of the
entire structure of civilization." In his editorial of the date he says about the town:
“The (Municipal) Budget is $140,000 with six thousand inhabitants and aspires to
become the “Jewel” city. of the Valley of San
Francisco from Jujuy”. In other
article speaks of the lack of lighting in the neighborhood
that
includes Mitre and Gdor streets. Tello, Vélez Sarsfield and Pedro Goyena, which
lacked public lighting.
- Cinema in 1943. Titles of films shown in the only cinema in the city: “Soberbia”
- “El ciudadano” - “Riachuelo” - “Joven, viuda y estanciera” - “Yermo
sangreriento” - “Al sur de Río Grande” (two films were shown at each showing).
- January 8th. The person in charge of the slaughterhouse was Abraham Dorra,
who was informed that he must notify the people in charge of slaughtering
animals that they will need to present the respective health card that will be
issued to them by the Municipal Doctor.
- January 14th. Publication of the Weekly Newspaper “El Trópico”: “This issue
comments on a basketball match between Ferro and Juventud, both from La
Esperanza. Youth players: Castro Suarez, Vera, Garcia and Diaz; Ferro players:
C. Carrizo, Herrera, Morales, Villafañe and Gramajo".
- In the same edition he jokingly states: “Politically, a football match is jokingly
scheduled for the end of the year, made up of the team “El Conservador” (Hugo;
Abraham; Tobias; Juan; Martin; Salvador; Luis; Felix; Alberto Cruz; Eusebio and
Segundo), versus the team “El Radical” (Odilon; Tomas; Julio; Juan; Eusebio;
Rogelio; Miguel; Pablo; Emanuel; Antonio and Domingo (these were the names
of well-known political activists in the field).
- February 5th. Departmental Commissioner Tobias is informed
Rojas, that the rights to degorgement have been awarded to Mr. Malesio
Teseira, and that they correspond to the following places: Arroyo Colorado,
Arroyo del Medio, Laureles, Galpón, Acheral, Lavayén and San Juan de Dios.
- In February, an Ordinance on Loudspeakers and Similar Devices was issued.
Art. 1st.- The operation of loudspeakers or any other device intended to amplify
sound is prohibited in the Municipality of this city, whether on public roads or
inside private homes, where they may cause disturbances that exceed the
ordinary comforts of the neighborhood. Loudspeakers or similar devices may
only be used in meetings, assemblies, etc. to be held with the consent of the
relevant authorities. Art. 2º.- Stores dedicated to the sale of orthophonic
equipment and records will carry out the tests required for the exercise of their
trade, in reserved premises and in a manner that does not cause any
disturbance due to their excessive loudness.
- February 5th. Note to Paulino Antoraz: “…after the Patent Classification
Commission became aware of this, it decided not to grant the reconsideration
that he requested, on the grounds that he has his permanent domicile in this
town where he carries out his commercial activities subject to the payment of the
Municipal Tax.”
- February 8th. Note to Mr. Domingo Zarzozo: “…we would like to remind you
that the amount of the license fee of the Driver who is carrying out the works on
your property on Alberdi Street has been charged to your account, and we would
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and represents a serious danger to traffic.”
- February 9th. Inspector General Mr. Hugo Gino is requested to take note of
the driver's licenses issued by the Municipal Police Station of Santa Bárbara,
which are valid for the Department of San Pedro. The same note is sent to the
Hygiene Inspector, José E. Taylor.
- Mr. Jorge Zámar is requested to proceed with the request for permission to
continue with the construction that was being carried out, since he did not do so
as he should have, and he is given three days to process the corresponding
authorization.
- February 11, from “El Trópico” a title that marks a whole
era: “Governor Quintana will try to obtain gasoline and tires for the next harvests,
said Deputy Martínez.”
- February 13th. The request made by Mr. Alfredo Baiud, representing YPF, for
the installation of two gasoline pumps, upon payment of the fee established by
the Ordinances, is granted.
- Antonio Sarmiento asks for help to organize a “murga” for carnival and is told
that there is no money available for this purpose.
- February 20th. Engineer Herminio Arrieta is requested to take an interest in
the prompt construction of the Banco de la Nación Argentina branch building.
- The Hygiene Inspector is requested to enforce the provision requiring the use
of a smock by all street vendors, employees of grocery stores, delicatessens,
bread and meat vendors; recommending that the garment must be in perfect
condition of cleanliness.
- Beauty Contest - publication of “El Trópico” on February 25. “In order, the
most voted was Elsa Dorra, followed by Nieves Salinas, Elida Berra, Yamile
Jure, Beba Baranoski, Pirucha Moreno, Cata Sánchez, Carmen Pérez, Tití
Boffano, Blanca Bellino, Elsa Suarez, N. Fiqueni, Juanita Fernandez, Mercedes
Soria, Gladys Toril and Berta Daud”.
- February 26th. The President of the HCD sends the following note to the
Municipal Mayor Don Luis De Santis: "Mr. Mayor is
He took charge of the Intendancy in June 1942 and to date the complete lack of
hygiene of the carts that carry meat, which is his exclusive responsibility, has not
been remedied, being equally deficient the hygiene inspection of the food
products, the lack of disinfection in the work tools of the hairdressers, the lack of
constant disinfection in the Cinema Theater "El Mundo" in whose seats a large
number of bedbugs nest, which are a dangerous vehicle of contagion, the spills
of permanently stagnant sewage in most of the streets, the lack of control in the
sale of sugar, flour, etc., easy to be mixed with other substances for greater
performance in the warehouses or that third class articles are sold instead of
first, that is, at the same price as these. The slaughter of thin animals that are
not in a condition to be sold. These are services that require the main or one of
the main attentions of the Mayor because they involve hygiene and general
nutrition, the neglect of which affects the health of the entire population." Signed.
Abraham Machicado.
- By Decree 1607/43 the Municipality is authorized to sell land to Banco
Provincia.
- Note from “El Trópico” on April 8: “Gasoline is purchased without ration
coupons. Article 33 of the Argentine Constitution is cited.”
- Another Note from the same issue. “Tenders are called for the work
“Cemetery Frontispiece, modification and construction of new niches.” The
budget amounts to $34,343.69.”
- March 1st. “In response to the sale to the Provincial Bank of a portion of land
currently occupied by the Municipal Market, the City Council unanimously
agreed to the conditions established in the Purchase-Sale Agreement signed by
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- A note is addressed to the Minister of Finance of the Province, Luis María
Oliver, requesting the expansion of the gasoline quota assigned to Néstor and
Ruperto Vera, a bus company.
- March 2nd. A bus company requests covers for its vehicles.
- March 15th. A note is sent to Simón Simonovich reminding him that he must
request authorization to carry out masonry work.
- March 25th. Andrés Baillo had a loudspeaker.
- March 31st. It is sent to the gentlemen. Successors of Don Guillermo Leach,
Lighting and Cleaning tax receipts for the sum of $560.76, for the twelve
properties owned by the Estate. - April 6. Abraham Dorra and Dionisio Brandán
are appointed Managers of the Municipal Market.
- The Hospital. “This note corresponds to Thursday, April 22 and says: “Large
Institution with Legal Entity.” “In its 16 years of work, the Charity Hospital has
effectively addressed a deep need in our population. Our Hospital is facing a
very serious problem, therefore the following voluntary cash donors were:
Leach's Argentine Estates Ltda. $ 1,200,000, José M. Jure $ 600,000, Simon
Jure $ 120,000, Nicolas Lamas $ 50, Carlos Bagli $ 50.00, Francisco Perez
Munoz $ 30.00, Martinez and Coloma $ 100.00, Mr. Joaquin Monte Zarzozo
kitchen utensils worth $ 150.00. The first three appointed gentlemen will
continue to donate this amount annually until the Budget is normalized, and the
Commission for this collection will be composed of: President, Luis De Santis;
Vice President, Dr. Guillermo C. Paterson; Secretary, Emanuel Conta;
Treasurer, Abraham Machicado; Members: Douglas G. Davidson, Salvador C.
Martinez, Jose M. Jure and Raúl Blas Cheli; Hospital Director, Christian S.
Mikelsen; Administrator, Alfredo Gutierrez.
- April. The Board of Directors of the Syrian Lebanese Society was composed
of President, José M. Jure; Vice President, Jorge Zamar; Secretary, Fado
Zamar; Assistant Secretary, Camel Herrera; Treasurer, Osne Sued; Assistant
Treasurer, Anis Azize; Insp., Simon Jure; Members: Miguel Farjat, Abdon
Zamar, Amato Vittar, Tufi Zamar and Carmo Zamar. Substitutes: Juan Saka,
Ricardo Abraham, Ernesto Zamar.
- April 27th. Note addressed to Job Humeres Paz regarding
beautification of the cemetery.
- April 29th. Ramón Mansilla's resignation from the position of Secretary
Treasurer is accepted and Antonio Bordallo is appointed as his replacement.
- May 17th. Mr. Francisco's “Hotel Europa” is requested
Bartholomew, please do not spill water on Aristóbulo del Valle Street.
- July, from the edition of “El Trópico”: “It is intervened
Municipality appointing Mr. Fernando Berghmans, former Governor of Jujuy,
family ties to our Founder Eugenio Tello, to the position of Intervenor. The
Minister of Government, Dr. Alfredo Díaz de Molina, took office and said that all
the municipalities of the Province were being intervened. Colonel Manuel Sueiro
was National Comptroller. To give some idea of the movement that the country
was experiencing in that year, I will reproduce some paragraphs from Mr.
Berghmans: “Although it has been said in every way that the country is going
through an extremely serious time, it is worth repeating it, and it is fitting for me
to do so, to reiterate my solidarity with the gigantic, difficult but not impossible
work that the Federal Government has begun…. Being called to collaborate, no
matter in what role, from the highest to the most modest, is already a
distinguished honor, in these circumstances in which we seek to readjust all the
institutional, social and political springs for the good of the Republic that
imperiously demands the fulfillment of the duties that the majority of Argentines
forgot for convenience, cowardice or unforgivable malice... That the exercise of
public and private honesty be restored to the country. Of mutual respect for the
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institutions…. This historic moment is no longer and cannot be a time to demand
rights, since all of them have been abused, but rather a time to fulfill unavoidable
duties...”. Don Fernando, as he was affectionately called, concludes: “I pledge all
my ability and patriotism, offering as a guarantee the clean trajectory of a long
life…”
- These were times of political effervescence in San Pedro. Mr. Segundo
Giménez resigns from his position as Secretary of the H. C. Mr. Normando
Alfonso and Mr. Normando Alfonso are appointed Technical Advisor and the
Entertainment Inspector is declared dismissed. Undersecretary of Police Don
José Moya Aráoz also resigns and Manuel Soraire is appointed in his place.
- A much-discussed event was the presentation of their resignations from the
Syrian-Lebanese Society by members and directors who invoked a democratic
feeling. They were: Simon Jure, Miguel Farjat, Josito Jure Gazlle, Fuad
Abraham, Carmo Zamar, Narciso Saha, Camil Herrera, Victor Zamar, Rafael
Zamar, Abdon Zamar and E. Abraham. It was the "Infamous Decade"; the
Province was governed by Raúl Bertres of the Radical Civic Union and the
Legislature was dominated by the National Democracy Party, which obstructed
government actions until it provoked its intervention.
- Among Mr. Berghamns's efforts in the J. Secretariat. M. Freije (Toquín) is the
creation and designation by decree of the “Friend of the Tree” designating Mr.
Commissioner Lt. 1st Gerardo Costello and Messrs.: Paulino Antoraz, Raúl Blas
Cheli, Antonio Bordallo, Alfredo Farjat, José M. Jure, Julian Fernandez, Alfredo
Baiud, Angel Bolla, Juan Blesa and Pablo Balduin.
- July, “El Trópico” reports. “The Municipality publishes the Cash Flow Table.
Accountant Aquiles Perrone, Mayor Fernando Barghmans and Secretary José
María Freije.
- And the Engineer Grenni continues in the Municipal management Berghmans
as Technician, they begin an Urbanization Plan for the city.
- The edition of “El Trópico” continues with this news: “Another event was the
award given to Juan Carlos Vázquez by Di Tella Ltda., which consisted of taking
electric refrigeration courses in the Federal Capital.”
- August, Golden Wedding of Dr. Paterson, Publication of "He
Tropic": “Saint Peter is of party and is promoted by
Publications from various provinces and specialized magazines, since the local
Rotary Club, in an impressive meeting held at the “Europa” hotel, celebrated the
Golden Anniversary in Medicine of Dr. Guillermo C. Paterson. Present in support
were the Directors of the National Department of Hygiene, Dr. Eugenio Galli, and
of the Antimalarial Department of the North, Dr. Carlos Alberto Alvarado, who
was accompanied by Dr. David Carrillo. On that occasion, Dr. Paterson
expressed his gratitude, ending with the following expression: “I promise that I
will be with you for my Platinum Anniversary with medicine.”
- September 1st. José Moya Aráoz was appointed as Administrator of the
Slaughterhouse and Market, Ms. Elba Rotondo was appointed as Municipal
Midwife, and Dr. Roberto Espinoza was appointed as Medical Director of Public
Assistance.
- September 2nd. He was President of the Center of Architects
Surveyors and Engineers, Eng. Mario I. Lever.
- September 3rd. Mrs. Juana Vda. De Toril is appointed
Member of the Transitional Commission for the purpose of conducting an
investigation into the destination of the scholarships awarded by the Municipality,
which was completely unaware of the use given to them and the consequences
they had for the beneficiaries. The Commission is composed as follows: Mrs.
Juana Vda. de Toril, Dr. Roberto Espinoza, Raúl Blas Cheli and Municipal
Accountant Mr. Aquiles Perrone, which was intended to gather all the
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benefits, to be sent to Resolution by the Mayor's Office.
- September 8th. Segundo Giménez is appointed member of the Commission
assigned to carry out the Census of Foreigners.
- October 12th. A Resolution is sent to the President and through him to the
Board of Directors of the Company. Leach's, on the occasion of the First
Anniversary of the death of Mr. Walterio Leach, for which the Municipality has
decided to keep the lights off for one minute at 8:30 p.m. throughout the town of
San Pedro.
- October 20th. A Kermesse Pro Red Cross was organized
British sponsored by the Argentine Red Cross, which took place in the halls of
the Social Club of the La Esperanza Sugar Mill.
- “The Tropic” of the month of November. “There is talk of a possible rationing of
gasoline”; and he comments on this: “The fact that the United States of N. TO.
not supplying or selling to Argentina machines to exploit oil means harming the
economic collaboration that is vital today in all South American nations."
- December 30th. The Municipality is calling for a public tender for the
construction of an access bridge to the grounds of the Shooting and Gymnastics
Society on Mitre Street with a budget of $7,000.
1944
- January 20th. Two Commissions are established, one for the town of San
Pedro and the other for the District of La Esperanza, to control the public
collection carried out to help the victims of the disaster in San Juan, and Johan
Edmund is appointed member of the Commission, under the Presidency of the
Intervening Commissioner Fernando S. Berghmans.
- January 21st. Congratulations are sent for the contribution made by the San
Pedro Athletic Club Basketball Team for the donation of $210.00, for the benefit
obtained at the sports festival.
- The presidents of the Syrian Lebanese Society and the Spanish Society of St.
Mutuos, sponsors of the festival held in the halls of the Spanish Society to
benefit the victims of San Juan, in which the Flamenco singer “Maravillas”
performed and $113.00 was raised.
- January 24th. A Resolution is received from the Supreme Government of the
Nation, ordering that a funeral be held throughout the territory of the Argentine
Republic in suffrage for the souls of victims of the San Juan earthquake and that
the people be invited. Once completed, our Church was filled.
- He was the Manager of the Nation Bank, Osvaldo Diaz de Vivar.
- January 27th. The President of the San Pedro Athletic Club sends his
donation consisting of $ 128.50, obtained in a
festival sponsored by that institution.
- The President of the Organizing Committee of dances to benefit the victims of
San Juan, held in the halls of the Confitería Bonfanti, handed over the sum of
$136.00 obtained in the same.
- The President of the Subcommittee for the Victims of San Juan, Ms.
Genoveva Roldán de Arriola, requests authorization to hold a dance.
- February 3rd. Note is sent to the rector of the National College
“Teodoro Sánchez de Bustamante”, Mr. Octavio Martiarena, requesting that you
publicize the Circular regarding admission requirements for the Commercial
Secondary Studies Course.
- Alcoholism. On February 5, the Minister of Government, Hilario Chanston,
decided to repeal the proposal to restrict alcoholism. For this reason, the
Intervening Commissioner Fernando S. Berghmans sends the Minister a note
informing him about the wine and spirits business, which would make any
changes inconvenient.
- On the same date, the data of the 43 automobile patents registered in 1943
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Bustamante.
- February 11: Moisés Fernández is informed that he must put the tenement he
owns on the corner of Mitre Street and S. in good hygiene and safety conditions.
Soria.
- February 13th. Win an Olga Dorra Scholarship.
- $ are allocated 3,000,000 for River Irrigation Works
Lavayén.
- In early March, Mr. Julio Van Caester took charge of the police station in this
city; it was a management that is still remembered for its effectiveness.
- The international situation of Argentina is discussed in the press, in family and
friends' gatherings. The newspaper “El Trópico” reports on comments in the
United States press. “Washington, March 7, 1944; the newspapers of this capital
continue to cover prominently the situation posed to the new Government of the
Argentine Republic headed by General Edelmiro J. Farrel, as a result of the
United States Government's attitude of suspending diplomatic relations." The
Evening Star newspaper continues, fully justifying the attitude of the United
States towards the Argentine Republic and stressing that the State Department
must remain vigilant with respect to Argentina. The aforementioned newspaper
describes the Argentine Government of General Farrel as a “new regime.”
“Another newspaper in that city, in an editorial titled “Beware of Argentina,”
states that the United States Government must proceed with great caution with
Argentina, because it could cause a serious division in Argentina, or better yet,
in Latin America, something that has already begun with the attitude assumed by
the Government of Chile headed by Mr. Juan Antonio Ríos, whose Foreign
Ministry, as is known, has declared that the Federal Government of Farrel is
nothing more than the continuation of the one headed by General Pedro P.
Ramírez, therefore this change was a normal and internal act and internal issues
were of no concern to any American nation. And because of this, no new
recognition was due, since the Ramírez Government had already been
recognized." "The aforementioned Government fully justifies the attitude of the
Government of Bolivia towards General Farrel, however, does not attribute any
confidence to them; instead, he says that the Chilean attitude is somewhat
serious.
- Continued. “In these times, discussions are unnecessary, they say in
Washington.” “In circles close to the US Foreign Ministry, it is said that, with
regard to the situation in the Argentine Republic, discussions with a government
that does not know whether or not it cooperates with the United Nations are
completely unnecessary at the present time. It has also become known in official
circles that powerful forces are clashing in the Argentine Republic; one in favor
of the allied nations and the other not; and that in this situation the will of the
people, who are the sole masters of their destinies, must prevail.
- He concludes: “Brazil will not take any measures for the time being.” “Rio de
Janeiro, March 7, 1944. In circles close to the Itamarati palace, it is said that with
regard to the situation of the Argentine Republic in the face of the attitude of the
United States, there is a general opinion in official circles that the Government of
Brazil will not adopt any measure for the moment and that the one it adopts will
depend on the future development of events" (remember that Brazil is
participating in the 2nd. War alongside the allies and Argentina remains neutral
until almost the end).
- Production of naphtha and kerosene increased. Buenos Aires, March 7,
1944. The Minister of Agriculture of the Nation, General Diego I. Mason said that
there has been a recent increase in the production of gasoline and kerosene in
the country, both by the state-owned company and by private companies. And
that due to this increase, orders have been given to Yacimiento Petrolíferos
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month, they should increase their gasoline supply quotas. General Mason added
that it is quite possible that all restrictions on the supply of gasoline will
disappear by the end of the month. However, he added that cars should be used
in moderation, and therefore should be filled with tanks of no more than twenty
litres. Finally, he said that the free sale of kerosene will be resolved very soon.
- In mid-March the San Pedro Social Club was founded, whose first authorities
were: President, Dr.
Roberto Espinoza; Vice President, Dr. Carlos Undiano; Secretary, Pedro Pablo
Noro; Treasurer, Juan Carlos Legrand; Members: Dr. Fernando R. Navarro,
Raúl Blas Cheli, Guido Merlani and Ignacio Scaro.
- March 5th. The President of the Julio Fortunato Chess Circle requests a
donation of $ 100.00 m/n for the acquisition of a
board. The Mayor grants the requested donation.
- On the same date, Ms. Angélica A. was informed. from Rebollo that the
presence of minors is not permitted in the Arco (sales stand in the Municipal
Market), so you must remove your child from it.
- March 23. Mr. Sergio Costa is sworn in as Assistant Justice of the Peace of
La Esperanza.
- News from “El Trópico”. “On April 7, 1944, at the age of 25, Dr. Ignacio Baiud
was the first San Pedro resident to receive the title of Physician, obtained at the
University of Córdoba.”
- April 18th. Balut Hnos. is informed. that for having done
abandonment of schedule without communication, request is not
accommodated. The departure time for Jujuy is set at 8 pm. spacing it out by
one hour from the new schedule established by Mr. Alemán's Company.
- July 24th. Postal order is sent to Tampieri and Co. from the city of Córdoba
for $199.50 m/n, amount of the invoice for the acquisition of one hundred plants
for the trees of this town. But two days later a telegram was sent to the
company, saying that if there were no Jacarandas, they should send 200 giant
paradise trees.
- She was the Director of the School. Prov. Nocturne No. 88, Rosaura Infante
de Frümn.
- July 26th. Mr. José María Freije was Secretary-Treasurer. Municipal Collector
Mario Paliza and Aquiles Perrone General Accountant.
- July 28th. Notes are sent to Exequiel Ruiz, Demetrio Alemán, Lidia Licudis,
Balut Hnos., Luis Avilés and Vera Hnos. (passenger transport operators),
indicating the measures to be taken when crossing level crossings.
- August 22nd. The Branch. Elías Baiud requests permission to install gasoline
pumps.
- Committee of celebrations to commemorate the 94th anniversary of the death
of General Saint Martin. President, Commissioner-Intervener Fernando
Berghmans; Secretary, Rogelio Soria; Members: Parish Priest of the Town,
Departmental Police Commissioner, Manager of the Banco de la Nación
Argentina Branch. San Pedro, Director of the School. Prov. No. 2, Head of Post
Office, President of the Soc. S. Worker Mutuals, President of the Spanish
Society, Syrian Lebanese, Sarmiento Library, Social Club, Dr. M. Buitrago,
Carlos Undiano, Regional Agronomist, Eng. Casarrubia, Head of Revenue Office
G. Merlani, and the Administrator of Eng. Hope Douglas Davidson.
- August 26th. The Municipality donates $200 m/n. to the Sampedreña
Basketball Federation of this town.
- August 28th. General Secretary of the Employees' Center
Commerce, was Don Justiniano Chocobar.
- The person in charge of the Market was Aníbal Noceda, designated to
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regulating the authorization and operation of the houses called "Cabarets". The
same note is sent to Aurora Francisco.
- September 4th. The Schools operated: Provincial No. 2, National No. 58 of
Providencia, National No. 72 of Parapetí, Provincial No. 4 of La Esperanza,
National No. 6 of San Antonio, Provincial No. 68 Nocturna La Esperanza,
National No. 58 of Arroyo Colorado, National No. 85 of Arrayanal, National No.
79 of La Ciénaga, National No. 92 of San Lucas, Provincial No. 74 of Villa
Carolina and National No. 83 of El Aparejo.
- The person in charge of the Municipal Reception Desk was Segundo Luna
Espíndola.
- September 5th. The Head of Military District 64 requests a list of licenses
issued to female drivers. The list is as follows: Paula C. by Lazarte, Catherine C.
Kerr (The Hope), Elizabeth de Stevenz (English, The Hope), Clelia C. (English:)
- September 7th. The following report is sent to the Secretary of the Provincial
Board of Passive Anti-Aircraft Defense, Major (RSR) Daniel Carlevaro: “In
response to the request made by him, the data regarding the enrollment of the
members of the local board are: Fernando S. Berghmans M. M. No. 3975774
class 1870, DM 64; Jose Maria Freije M. M. No. 3961132, Class of 1908; Julio
Van Caester M. M. No. 39612211, Class 1906; Christian Mikkelsen M. M. No.
1079979, Class of 1905; Jesus Medina M. M. No. 3970577, Class of 1891;
Carlos Undiano M. M. No. 1068182, Class of 1899 and Rogelio Antonio Soria M.
M. No. 3979497, Class 1911, also from District 64.
- September 7th. Terna is proposed to fill the vacancy of Assistant Justice of
the Peace due to the resignation of Don Roberto Bolla, which was made up of:
Miguel Ángel Soria, Class of 1918, Julio Atilio Córdoba, Class of 1917 and Juan
A. Roman, Class of 1914.
- September 8th. The Departmental Commissioner and Mrs. Aurora Francisca
are informed of the established schedule for the "Cabarets" houses: weekdays
from 10 pm to 3 am, Saturday, Sunday and holidays eve from 10 pm to 4 am.
- September 16th. The manager of the “El Mundo” Cinema is informed that he
must require the presentation of a Vaccination Certificate to allow attendees
access to the public performance hall.
- September 20th. Julio Bulacio was a municipal driver.
- A note is sent to the Person in Charge of the Administration of Running Water
of San Pedro, Don Juan Román, informing him that the closing of running water
is authorized from 24 hours. until 6 a.m., in order to empty the supplier's
reservoir on September 25.
- October 5th. Mr. Municipal Inspector Jorge Chigliazza is hereby informed of
the appointment of Julio Atilio Córdoba as Justice of the Peace.
- The sum of $32 m/n is allocated for repairing the electrical installation of the
Ophthalmia and Trachoma dispensary, whose head was Dr. Benjamín Ovejero.
This work is awarded to Casa Antoráz y Cia.
- October 7th. José Leiva is appointed General Inspector of the Municipality,
with an allocation of $200.00 m/n. On the same date, Hugo Gino was appointed
Sub-Inspector of the Department with a monthly allowance of one hundred and
fifty pesos ($150.00) - October 25. The Chess Circle asked the Intervention to
cover the travel expenses of the Delegation to the Argentine Chess
Championship in Rafaela, Province of Santa Fe.
- November 6th. Miguel Corrado builds the access bridge to the grounds of the
Shooting and Gymnastics Society.”
- Monetary aid is provided to the Sampedreña Basketball Federation for
transportation, lodging and uniform acquisition expenses to participate in the
Sports Festival on August 23 of next year.
- November 21st. The Provincial Reservists Association was established and
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Directors.
- November 23rd. The fee is waived by 50%
established for “lighting, irrigation, cleaning and waste removal” to the Local
Mutual Aid Institutions (Spanish Society of S. M., Workers' Society of S. M. and
Syrian-Lebanese Fraternity of St. M.).
- December 19th. Note is sent to the President of the Board of
Help from the Province of Jujuy, informing you that Mr. José M. Jure donated a
box of merchandise (clothing) to the victims of the San Juan earthquake, but the
same was distributed among the poor people who go to the Hospital given the
time that had passed without achieving the corresponding destination and with
the purpose of avoiding the deterioration of the clothing.
- December 23rd. Departmental Commissioner Julio Van Caester is informed
that the Municipality granted permission for the holding of “Popular Dances” on
the 23rd and 24th of this month to the following applicants: Ángel Mancini, open-
air dance in the amusement park (Sarmiento and Rogelio Leach), Gregoria Vda.
Vázquez, dancing in the premises of his second-rate bar business (R. Leach and
Serapio Soria), Rafael Castro, dance in the premises of his second-rate
business (W. Leach and Serapio Soria). Joseph I. Tapia, dancing in the
premises of his second-rate bar business (S. Soria). At the aforementioned
dances, the sale of wine was not permitted and the hours were from 10 pm. until
4.
1945
- We thus arrive at 1945, almost half a century of the present century so full of
surprising changes. San Pedro de Jujuy is inscribed there, with a clear vocation
for progress, showing locals and foreigners a creative present worthy of all
exaltation. Let this humble work be another tribute to this community effort,
feverish and eager for the future.
- January 22nd. The Manager of the Branch of the Banco de la Nación
Argentina in San Pedro, Mr. Osvaldo Díaz del Vivar, is informed that the
Municipality has appointed him as a Member of the Commission for the
organization of the Corzo and carnival celebrations.
- January 26th. The Minister of Government, Mr. Rodolfo S., is informed. M.
González of the pressing problems facing the city of San Pedro, among which
could be counted: "Works
“Sanitary” “… because this town is old, its houses are full of cesspools that do
not drain due to the lack of atmospheric trucks, which is why there is a risk of an
epidemic.”
- Running Waters. The Running Water Company was owned by the owners of
the La Esperanza Sugar Mill. The service was poor and the intake located at
“Arroyo La Urbana” was insufficient to meet the needs of the city.
- Electric Light. The service is very expensive, the kilowatt costs 0.45 m/n.
There are families and doctors' offices that pay more than $40 per month. The
company operates with hydraulic power and has an ice factory that is stopped
because its machinery has been sold, leaving the town lacking ice, mainly for the
iceboxes. Wealthy people make do with electric refrigerators, but most people
lack this important element for preserving their food. A solution to the ice
problem was sought from the Government, since the production of the La
Esperanza Sugar Mill is only enough to cover its needs.
- Municipal Market. The construction of the market has already been studied
and financed in advance, and money has been set aside for the start of the
works. This note is signed by Héctor Suarez Echenique, Intervening
Commissioner and Oscar Armando Vega, Secretary.
- February: Permission is granted to hold Carnival dances outside the urban
area on the 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 17th and 18th to the following people:
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Juan Taché in Media Luna, Gustavo Rodríguez in Rodeíto, Jacinto Abraham in
San Juan de Dios, Ernesto Fernández in the same place, Ernesto Cajal in
Arroyo Colorado and Rosario Lagoria in Arroyo Colorado.
- February 20th. The Company Administrator is informed. Leach's Argentine
Estates Ltda. del Ingenio La Esperanza Sr. Douglas Davidson, that “the Mayor
plans to urbanize Av. W. Leach. The aforementioned Administration is requested
to arrange for the opening of the “La Barranca” paddock, which faces the
National Road, 220 metres from the Charity Hospital, so that the animals
destined for the Municipal Slaughterhouse can be led along Pedro Goyena and
S. Soria to the corrals thereof, since with this measure the destruction of trees
that the Municipality wishes to plant again on Av. W. Leach, as well as the
unpleasant spectacle offered by the passage of cattle at times when, coinciding
with pedestrians, it generates danger for them." The note continued: “Another of
the improvements that we wish to implement on this street is electric lighting,
which is so deficient at this time.”
- March 4th. The Administrator of the San Andrés de Jujuy Sugar Mill is
requested S. TO. El Piquete, Mr. José Ramón Garat, for donating as many
quinine beams as he can for the renovation works on the Plaza “Belgrano” in
San Pedro, which is in a state of total abandonment. The renovation project also
includes the installation of adequate lighting. Notes of the same nature were sent
to the following people: Adolfo Moroni, Leopoldo Enrique Alonso, Aureliano
Lagomarcino, José Coloma, Gínes, Antonio Martínez, Alfredo Lambrisca and
Arturo Domenech.
- The Association of Mutual Aid is requested to collaborate in organizing a
public collection for the victims of the volcano that occurred on March 15. The
same request is made to Drs. Carlos Undiano, Roberto B. Espinoza, Luis O.
Shapira, Ignacio Baiud, Juan Martin Sylvester, Manuel I. Scaro and Fernando
Raúl Navarro. Also to the President of the Spanish Society of S. M. Syrian
Lebanese Brotherhood, San Pedro Shopping Center, Social Club, Center of
Commerce and Industry Employees, Gentlemen. The author, Osvaldo Diaz del
Vivar, Absalon Balduin, Raul Blas Cheli, Alfredo Baiud, Miguel Farjat, Francisco
Perez Munoz, Luis Ferrari, Delmiro Comer, Horacio Santos Arraya, Anibal Paz,
Francisco Bonfanti, Benjamin Ovejero, Jose M. Jure, Simon Jure, Peter P. Noro,
manager of the “El Mundo” cinema, Commissioner of the Departmental Police,
President of the Shooting and Gymnastics Society, Administrator of the La
Esperanza Sugar Mill.
- April 3rd. Driving licenses are granted to: Mary Edmuns, John Edmuns, Martín
Rivero, Jacinto Medina, Andrés Molina, Luis Rubelt and Desiderio Arias.
- This note corresponds to April 8th of “El Trópico” and says: “Gasoline is
purchased without ration coupons. Article 33 of the Argentine Constitution is
cited.
- April 28: The Mayor sends a note to Police Commissioner Julio Van Caester,
informing him that “in the hall of the Municipal Palace, the electrician Adolfo
López cowardly attacked with punches the Electricity Inspector (ad-honorem) of
this department, Pablo González. The attack was motivated by the fact that the
undersigned had ordered the named electrician to suspend the work he was
carrying out on the electrical installations of the Palace, because he suspected
that he was deliberately wasting time in order to increase the price of the work.
Mr. González has examined the aggressor, since yesterday the undersigned had
consulted his technical opinion on the progress of the work, stating that he would
inform him about it today, however he ordered the suspension of the work taking
into account that López had to be called to resume the work. It is requested that
appropriate measures be taken so that the perpetrator of the attack is punished,
with the aggravating factor that the victim is an elderly person."
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Nation Central: Cyril Hall, Orla Uldfeldt, Simon Jure, Pedro P. Noro, Manuela M.
of Mateos, Paulino Antoraz, Dr. Roberto Espinoza, Julio Raul Van Caester,
Valeriano Garcia Rubio, Raul Blas Cheli, Carlos Undiano, Mariano Buitrago
Carrillo, Absalon Balduin. By note signed by the President of the National
Council of Statistics and Census, Dr. José M. Vacaro.
- May 14th. Dr. Ignacio Baiud, Director, is introduced
The Inspector of the Charity Hospital has received several complaints from the
Mayor's Office that the sewage from the hospital that drains into the large
irrigation ditch can cause epidemics with serious consequences, and has
requested that the Mayor take the appropriate measures.
- May 21st. A Decree accepts the free transfer of land on M Street. Aráoz,
which Don Juan Jorge Zamar makes on behalf of the Municipality to proceed
with the opening to public traffic of what is now San Martín Street. For this
reason, the transferor is exempt from paying taxes on the rights of “Lighting,
Cleaning, Irrigation and Waste Extraction” which should be paid in ten years.
The National Notary Hector Sanchez Mera extends the deeds.
- May 26th. The two-year term of Departmental Justice of the Peace Amado
Soloaga is up and a replacement is proposed: Rogelio Soria, Raúl Blas Cheli
and José Coloma.
- June 5th. José Baissac is appointed Secretary Treasurer
Municipal and Emanuel Conta Intervening Commissioner.
- A piece of news. “One of the first kindergartens, celebrating the end of
classes, organized a party at the Spanish Society that filled the Theater Room.
The children stood out as precocious artists: Hebe Coloma, Lidia Ruiz, Lita
Romero, Marta Ibarra, Pimi Mateo, Dora Ferrari, Nena Pérez, Piruja Tejada,
Blanca Ilán, Shirley Saka, Mary Martínez, Josefina Arroyo, Gringa Martín, Pocha
Ruiz, Chili Alfonso, Marta Cuesta, Lidia Díaz, Quiqui Cuesta, Negrita Ricardone,
Miriam De Santis, Nilda Soloaga, Quela Soria, Carlos Coloma, Luis Ferrari, Bin
Conta, Lalo Toril, Carlos Zamar, Negro Royo, Chacho Royo, Rulo Otero, Tití
Zarzozo, Raúl Cheli, Humberto Boffano, Neneco Jure, Hugo Peralta, and
Chacho Cisneros
- On July 14, the Circle of the Catholic Association of San Pedro was
established with the following authorities: President, Mrs. Elda Legrand de
Bordallo; Vice President, Eugenia Rojas de Perez; Secretary, Maria de los
Angeles Martinez de Coloma; Treasurer, Susana Delgadillo; Members:
Margarita Gloss Gimenez, Elida Legrand Garcia, Catalina Viuda de Cabrera and
Sara Bustillo.
- July 16: The IV Promotion and Collaboration Commission
The General Census of the Nation was made up of Dr. Manuel Scaro, Mr. Pablo
Balduín, José Jure, Paulino Antoraz, Julio Royo, Fuat Abraham and Rogelio
Soria.
- At the end of July, the Banco de la Provincia branch was inaugurated, on
which occasion the Minister of Finance, Dr. Juan Mario García, Dr. González
Llamazares, Dr. Vargas Orellana and the President of the Bank's Board of
Directors, Mr. Enzo Pravisani, spoke.
- October 11th. The Municipal Technical Inspector having confirmed that the
water that was supposed to go to the running water tank was being diverted to
the irrigation ditch, it was decided and communicated to Leach's Argentine
Estates Ltda. (owner of the service) that it is prohibited to cut off the water
except in cases of force majeure and with prior authorization from the
Municipality.
- Permission is granted to the President of Catholic Action to hold a literary-
musical evening in the halls of the CRyS from Ingenio La Esperanza, for the
benefit of the Social Fund of the Association of Young Catholics.
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Market.
- December 15th. Mr. César Román is appointed to the Deliberative Council.
- On the same date, permission was granted by Mrs. Elda Legrand de Bordallo
to perform a free musical audition at the Syrian Lebanese Society.
- December 20th. Permission is granted to the President of the
Workers Association of S. Mutuos Don Justiniano Chocobar, to hold social
dances and firebombing sessions on the 21st and 31st of this month.
- December 25th. Dr. María is the Municipal Legal Advisor.
Angela Valenti.
- December 29th. Internal elections were held in the Radical Civic Union and
the following authorities were appointed: President, Antonio Bernacchi; Vice
President, Antonio Bustillo; Secretary, Pablo Balduín; Deputy Secretary,
Francisco Jure; Treasurer, Julio Pérez; Deputy Treasurer, Celestino Palacio; 1st
Member, Narciso Eusebio Salas; 2nd Member, Vicente Montoya; 3rd Member,
Emilio Guzmán; 4th Member, Godofredo Alfaro; 5th Member, Roque Coronel.
- Latest issue of “El Trópico” “because their economic situation cannot take it
anymore.” His farewell article is very enlightening: "Mourning, two weeks without
coming home to cheer you up or make you angry, two weeks of gloomy silence,
as if the waves of the sea of joy were mourning for foolish people, brutal
enemies of humanity. The Journalist: Journalism is not a business for those who
practice it but for the people who support it. Only he who feels in his heart the
throbbing of civilization is a journalist; only he who has the courage to tell the
truth even at the cost of his own sacrifice is a journalist; only he who fights for
the freedom, equity and tranquility of all men, not only of the land where he lives,
but of the entire world is a journalist. Nothing scares a journalist, he is
everywhere, in war as well as in peace, and he is indifferent to whether he takes
up a weapon or writes an article to defend the interests of his country. The
sentences that may be imposed on a journalist can never affect him morally, the
righteous are always with him. We only have to think about earning a little with
the sweat of our brow, to be able to cover the expenses of maintaining a
newspaper that defends the interests of a piece of Argentine soil."
1946
- January 19th. Public lighting is expanded: four lights, one on each corner of V
streets. Sarsfield, Mitre, R. Leach, to the south with the National Road to La
Mendieta today Av. Syria: Two outbreaks on M Street Aráoz, one on the corner
of 9 de Julio Street and another on Av. W. Leach; a focus in half a block of the
unnamed street between Alberdi and 9 de Julio extension; one in the half block
of the extension of Av. W. Leach between Gorriti and S. Soria; one on the corner
of R. Leach and Sin Nombre in front of the New Domenech Sawmill (now Jure's
premises); one in half a block of Pedro Goyena Street, between Sarmiento and
A. del Valle, making a total of twelve outbreaks.
- February 4th. The names of Argentine and foreign taxpayers are sent to the
Minister of Government. Argentines: Francisco Bonfanti, Raul Blas Cheli, Alfredo
Baiud, Manuel Salinas and Segundo Cuestas. Foreigners: José M. Jure, Simon
Jure, Jorge Zamar, Ricardo Garcia Rubio and Joaquin Montes.
- February 13th. The Honorary Commission is appointed
Cooperation in the Promotion and Dissemination of the IV General Census of
the Nation. President, Antonio Bordallo; Vice-President, José Cuestas;
Members: Justiniano Chocobar, Simon Jure, Jorge
Zamar, Pablo González and Abraham Dorra.
- February 15th. Scholarships have been awarded to Andrés Toril, Irene
Ramona Apaza, César Tula, Guillermina Díaz, Olga Josefina Otaola and Hugo
Sosa.
- March 26th. Police Commissioner Julio Royo Ortiz is informed that in a place
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out every Sunday for amounts of up to $ 50.00, according to reports from the
Sub Inspector
Sammán and that in the Café Comercio in an inner room they also gamble for
money until the early hours of the morning.
- Neif Chagra, Laureliano Lagomarcino and the Company are hereby notified.
Forestal Maderera Argentina, that the transit of timber foxes must be done
through the streets M. Araoz, Pedro Goyena, Av. H. Irigoyen and S. Soria only.
Drivers also had to comply with this Ordinance.
- Posthumous Tribute. On February 23, 1946, Dr. Paterson died. The EP
Municipal sanctions the following Decree: SEEN "The unfortunate death of Dr.
Guillermo C. Paterson, whose beneficial action was felt in the town of San Pedro
de Jujuy for more than forty years of heroic struggle against endemic diseases;
his humble and unique competence and chivalrous qualities, which adorned him
in life; and, CONSIDERING that it is the duty of this Intervention to grant him the
honors to which his merits make him worthy, the Municipal Intervening
Commissioner DECREES: Art. 1st.- Invite the People to attend the burial of his
remains, today at 10:00 p.m. 17 and Commerce to close its doors after twelve,
send a card of condolence on behalf of this intervention and municipal
employees, send a wreath and donate the land necessary for the burial of his
mortal remains. Art. 2nd.- Give to the R. M. forward it to the Accounting
Department for its effects and file it. Jose M. Blasco, Gabriel Fernandez”.
- April 5th. The President of the Labor Center is authorized to hold a dance
meeting at the Gonzalo Díaz premises, 9 de Julio Street and S. Soria.
- April 16th. The owners of the non-alcoholic beverage factory were: Trinidad
and Ernesto Martos, Juan Banfi, Walli Kaba, Julio Otaola and Juan Román
(son).
- April 17th. The Municipality adheres to the National Energy Policy by joining
the National Energy System, in accordance with the country's electrification plan.
- Note to the President of the United Workers' Center of La Esperanza Sugar
Mill, Mr. Plácido López, granting them the requested permission with exemption
from taxes, to hold a festival for charity.
- April 29th. Luis Canetti is informed that in order to extend Serapio Soria
Street, it is necessary to demolish the ranch he owns, located on the corner of
General Mitre and said street.
- April 30th. He was President of the “Domingo F.
Sarmiento”, Pablo Balduín, who reports that a new Board of Directors has been
formed.
- The Departmental Police Commissioner is informed that permission has been
granted to Aurora D. de Abecasis to keep her “Dancing Chantecler” business
open for one more hour.
- June 24th. The President of the Football League was Dr. Juan Martín
Sylvester.
- On the occasion of the Civic Festival, a football match was supposedly held at
the Club Atlético San Pedro stadium, with Sportivo Comercio, Crys and
Juventud Esperanza; as the final match of the “Municipality Trophy”.
- Antonio Main is appointed as Head of Price Control and this is communicated
to: Bakers Union: Luis Correa, Pedro Carein, Manuel C. Marcelino Villanueva, B.
Graphic Society: Juan F. Pisault, Luis L. Castaneda, Angel A. Saravia, Angel
Medrano, Elger Caceres, Arturo Ortiz, Tiburcio Valdiviezo, Segundo M. and
Lorgio Barrionuevo; Woodworkers' Union: Calixto Acosta, Tomas Vazquez, Juan
Pereyra, Felix Maza, Raul Gonzalez, Manuel Romano, Victor Palavecino,
Osvaldo Corbalan; Railway Workers: Roberto Ledesma, Antonio Oviedo, Pablo
Tortorich, Victor Vegui, Daniel Nunez, Juan C. Romero and Pedro Chamorro;
Construction Union: Sebastian Garzon, Augustin Godoy, Isaac Lara, Tomas A.
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Benancio Vargas.
- July 31st. The President of the Supply Commission was Dr. Luis O. Schapira,
please be advised that the Shopping Centre states that it is impossible to
maintain the prices on the official list.
- September 6th. A note is addressed to a supplier: “This Intervention is
continually receiving complaints from ladies who attend the Municipal Market,
due to your obscene expressions that violate morality and good customs. I
inform you that, since this is a public place where ladies, girls and children
frequent, you must repress your rude vocabulary and conform to the good
customs that every civilized person must observe in their relations with their
peers. Otherwise, this Intervention will be forced to expel you from the Market.”
Jose M. Baissac - Intervening Commissioner.
- September 20th. Fernando Raúl Navarro is appointed
Municipal Dentist, with a monthly allowance of $200.
- September 20th. The President of the Labor Center Juan B. Pinsault to
perform a dance to celebrate the 1st anniversary of the freedom of the President
of the Argentines, General from the Don Juan Domingo Perón Brigade and the
full benefit of said center, with the exemption of payment of Municipal rights both
for the dance and for the firing of stun grenades.
- December 13th. The President of the San Atlético Club is asked
Pedro, Don José Amerise, to report on the constitution of the new Board of
Directors.
- Miguel Ángel Soria is appointed as interim Municipal Accountant on December
23.
- On the same date, Antonio Giménez Pintor was notified that the United
Workers Union of Villa Dolores had filed a complaint alleging that prices were
being inconsiderately abused on his property in Media Luna, and that on another
occasion complaints had been made about the poor quality of the meat.
- December 26th. Thank you note is sent for your
efforts in favor of the People of San Pedro, to National Deputy Manuel
Sarmiento.
- The Brothers are informed. García Rubio, that the work being carried out on
the construction of Sanitary Works is well advanced.
- The President of the Hairdressers Center was Juan M. Lopez.
- By decree 1654, a subsidy of $15,000 was granted to the Hospital. 1947
- SAN PEDRO DE JUJUY IS NOW A CITY. Provincial Legislature. The Agenda
No. 37 was put under consideration, by which the current town of San Pedro de
Jujuy is declared a city, and in the use of the word the Reporting Member of the
Commission, Deputy Arnedo, stated that the town of San Pedro is one of
industrial, economic and cultural progress and that it is necessary that this
Province give it the Law that corresponds to it so that in the future it will be called
the City of San Pedro de Jujuy. The Commission's report was then approved
and sanctioned as follows: The H. Provincial Legislature enacts Law No. 1783.
Art. 1st.- The current town of San Pedro de Jujuy is declared a city. Art. 2nd.-
Communicate to the Executive Branch, etc. Session Hall, Jujuy, August 27,
1947. Marcos R. Peace, Secretary - Juan José Castro, President
- Toy stores are authorized to keep their businesses open on January 5th, the
eve of Kings' Day.
- January 2nd. The return of the card is requested, due to the dissolution of the
Ad-honorem Hygiene Commission, to Provincial Deputy Manuel López. Daniel
Arias is informed that in accordance with the repression of alcoholism, the
opening of the bar must be done before Police Chief Eduardo Basail.
- 3 of January. HE grants Malek receives a 15-day leave
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Municipal with the fixed travel expense determined by the Budget for Dr. Miguel
Sammán.
- On the same date, Valentín Ruíz was appointed Municipal Collector.
- January 23rd. Pío Vaca is appointed Member of the Commission of
Registrants of the Registry of Foreigners.
- January 24th. He is the godson of President Juan D. Perón, José Roberto
Avila. He is represented by Don José Baissac.
- January 25th. Samuel Horovich sets up his business.
- February 1st. Simón Jure is appointed to join the Carnival Commission.
- February 12th Pedro Cogneta and the 14th Serafín Maire, install
Kiosk at the entrance to the Municipal Market, Alberdi Street, during the carnival.
- The Vilte Company is authorized to provide a bus service to transport students
from La Esperanza to San Pedro.
- March 13th. Ernesto Fernández is the President of the Sugar Employees
Center.
- March 17th. Manuel A. is the President of the San Pedro Athletic Club. Soto.
- April 21st. A scholarship to study at the Belgrano Institute is awarded to Celia
Eusebia Yapura.
- May 22nd. The resignation of the Municipal Accountant is accepted
Miguel A. Soria, and Pedro Serapio Peñaranda is appointed.
- June 3. A Pro-monument Board for Dr. Guillermo C. is created. Paterson.
President, Salvador C. Martinez; Vice President, José Baissac; Secretary,
Antonio Bordallo Puparelli; Treasurer, José Marhe Jure; Members: Douglas
Dávidson, Arturo Mattews, Cyril Hall, Dr. Juan Martín Sylvester, Dr. Benjamín
Ovejero, Paulino Antoraz, Justiniano Chocobar, Julián Fernández and Dr.
Roberto Espinoza.
- June 9th. A note is sent to the President of the Juan Domingo Perón Center,
Julio A. Moisés, for your request for a change of Municipal Doctor; you are
informed that it is the DE the one who must resolve such matters.
- June 19th. It is sent to the President Administrator of the Fund
Provincial Retirement and Pension Fund, a check for $1,821.98 for contributions
from the Municipality's workers and administrative staff.
- July 8th. Ms. Enriqueta Segovia is hereby authorized to represent the teachers
for the excursion to Iguazu Falls, which will take place in the month of July.
- July 18th. A note is sent to the Director of the newspaper “Inquietud” informing
him that the requested assistance will be provided.
- July 23rd. A note is sent to the Comptroller of the Dr. Carlos Undiano Charity
Hospital, informing him that the municipal driver Don Manuel Arismendi, not
having help, was forced to place a corpse that was attacked by an infectious
disease in the coffin, pointing out the danger to which the employee was
exposed.
- By Decree 1776/47, the Municipal Nursery is expropriated for installation.
- 1796/47. Expropriation of property for children's park on Mitre street corner
Serapio Soria.
- July 31st. He was President of the H. C. Mr. Pedro Chamorro and
Councillors Alberto Abdala, Alberto Cirilo Lopez, Ramon M. Acuna and Ramon
Danielo.
- The HCD asks the EP that measures be taken to ensure that the “El Mundo”
cinema is provided with spittoons.
- August 4th. The names given to the streets of this town are: Hipólito Irigoyen,
President, Juan Domingo Perón, Senator Miguel A. Tanco, Governor. Alberto
Iturbe, the first two are accepted and the rest are ordered to be studied.
- Councilman Acuña requests the DE to carry out an inspection of the
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- September 1st. At the request of the Chief of the 64th Military District, the
Director of the newspaper “Inquietud” is asked for the name of the owner,
nationality, address, date of publication, type of paper and printing used, place
where it is printed, form of distribution (public sale or mail), whether it receives
financial assistance from the national, provincial or other sources, name,
nationality and address of the main editors.
- September 2nd. Data and photographs are sent to José Sánchez Pinto for
journalistic comments.
- September 3rd. The DE is empowered to cover the expenses of the reception
of the Artistic Delegation that the “Institute of Fine Arts” presented on Saturday
at the Syrian Lebanese Society.
- September 11th. Telephone repair is requested.
- September 16th. Martin Nichan is asked to fix the
property where he lives And to Don Luis Abraham, the demolition of the ranches
on 9 de Julio Street.
- September 18th. The President of the Bochin Club was Don Ángel Saravia.
- October 9th. Councillor Burgos resolves to include the designation of the City
of San Pedro de Jujuy in the Minutes of the H. Body.
- November 1st. $100 is granted to the “Sugar Workers Union of Ingenio La
Esperanza”, which will be used to purchase books for the union’s library.
- November 4th. Don Paulino Antoraz is President of the Spanish Society.
- November 14th. A note is addressed to Dr. Esteban Rey.
- November 22nd. There is a Women's Center called
“Maria Eva Duarte Peron”
- November 24th. Dancing Chantecler's opening hours are restricted, as a
starting point for taking that establishment outside the urban area.
- Mr. Víctor Avalos is the President of an Inter-Union Committee. President of
the “Sarmiento” Library, Mr. Pablo Balduín. Municipal Technical Expert Dr.
Carlos Undiano.
- December 24th. Antonio Lazarini is in charge of the tomato factory.
- December 26th. An attempt by meat suppliers to raise prices has been
cancelled, “in order to stop the unscrupulous attitude with which they tried to
extort money for speculation purposes in order to make meat more expensive.”
- He is President of the H. C. Mr. Juan Francisco Burgos on the resignation of
Cesar Chamorro from the Presidency and Councillors: Ramon Acuña; Cesar
Chamorro; Ramon Danielo; Alberto Cirilo Lopez and Alberto Abdala.
1948
- 3 of January. It contributes with money with the “Magazine of the
“Laborism” inspired by Cipriano Reyes.
- January 15th. The Secretary of the Passive Anti-Aircraft Defense Board is Lt.
Col. Daniel Carlevaro, who is in charge of ensuring that the sugar mills have a
fire department and equipment.
- January 22nd. The President of the San Pedro Athletic Club is German
Bartolome Gius.
- Dr. Julio Armando Navarro is appointed Municipal Dentist.
- January 28th. The “Juan D. Perón” and “Evita Perón” Centers in Arrayanal are
exempt from paying municipal fees.
- February 17th. By note addressed to Pablo Balduín, it is authorized
put up signs at the Radical Committee.
- February 13th. The DE is authorized to make expenses for the reception of
Governor Alberto J. Iturbe.
- January 26th. HE appoints Dr. as Municipal Legal Advisor
Abraham Baiud.
- March 1st. Bus services are being demanded from Faustino Ortiz's “El
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- Francisco Burgos was the President of the City Council and Mr. José Baissac
was the Mayor.
- March 18th. Permission is requested to install a fountain
“Continuous jet drinking fountain” in Plaza General Belgrano.”
- $50 is allocated to the United Bakers Workers' Society to purchase materials
for the construction of football goals.
- Tomás Leiton Toledo was a collector of patents in the La Esperanza District.
- He is President of the Justiniano Chocobar Mutual Aid Workers Association,
which formed a new Commission that month.
- April 3rd. Carlos Virreira is authorized to implement, on a temporary basis, a
bus service between San Pedro, San Lucas and Lote Don David.
- April 5th. The Municipal Veterinary service was carried out by the Market
Administrator Manuel Torres.
- The Deliberative Council authorizes the DE to establish a free bus service for
schoolchildren from Esperanza to San Pedro, at 7:20 a.m.
- $50 is awarded to the National School Cooperative. No. 35 of The Burned
One.
- Three bicycles are purchased for the service of Municipal Inspectors.
- Note directed by National Deputy Sarmiento, Buenos Aires, April 23, 1948.
“He sends his regards to the Head of the San Pedro Post Office and is pleased
to forward to your information the response that the Post Office and
Telecommunications Administration has sent you today regarding the steps it
has taken in this regard, as mentioned therein”; “…in response to your efforts to
show interest in the construction of the San Pedro Post Office Building, we
hereby inform you that the same was contemplated in the second stage of the
Five-Year Plan with resources provided for in Law 13,011, with the studies
corresponding to obtaining the land necessary for its location being subject to,
for which purpose a public tender was called for its purchase…”.
- May 3rd. The City Council is asked to hold a minute of silence and spiritual
concentration in homage to those who fell on May 1st, in pursuit of the liberation
of the proletarian class.
- May 7th. Roque Andrada, the manager of Mataderos, has been dismissed.
The HCD asks about the reasons for this procedure.
- May 10th. Arturo Astum requests the Municipality to sell the hearse that is
located in the Matadero premises, which is not included in the Municipality's
asset sales operations.
- RIM 20 Chief Major Juan Francisco Rave is requested to provide soldiers for
the parade in that city on May 25.
- May 11th. A Parasitic Noise Detector was acquired (equipment used to detect
electric motors that emitted waves that interfered with radio waves when in
operation, preventing or making it difficult to listen to transmissions).
- Expenditures of $450,000 are authorized for curb and gutter works in the city.
- May 19th. Andrés Zurita is the owner of Bar Comercio.
- May 25th. Governor Eng. visits San Pedro Alberto Iturbe, with special guests
at his reception: Ignacio Baiud, Roberto Espinosa, Carlos Claverie, Raúl
Navarro, Manuel Scaro, José De Santis, José M. The Song of the Year Awards
2011 by Simon Jure Schapira, Melchor González, Andrés Baillo, Josefa de
Barbesini, Juan F. Burgos, Pedro Chamorro, Ramon Danielo, Hector Acuna,
Alberto C. Lopez, Alberto Abdala, Alberto Montenegro, Manuel Conde, Angel
Barbesini and Roda de Gueret.
- June 1st. Police officers are encouraged to act with the obligation to suppress
speeding by motorists on city streets.
- The Departmental Police Commissioner requests a resolution from the HCD to
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- June 12th. Complaints about poor care at the “G. C. Paterson”, whose
Director was Dr. Roberto Espinosa.
- June 15th. The Center of Commercial Employees was authorized to hold
dances; its General Secretary was Mr. Victor Gandalaft.
- June 18th. Yolanda was the President of the Catechetical Center.
Garcia de Paz.
- June 24th. The President of the Social Club was José De Santis.
- July 1st. He was a pharmacist at the Hospital, Aldo Noro.
- Businesses selling alcoholic beverages with second and third category patents
are ordered to remain closed on Sundays.
- July 6th. The Totó Circus was authorized to operate in this town, whose owner
was Pedro T. Perez.
- July 12th. The “Vilte” and “El Obrero” Bus Companies,
request authorization to extend their lines.
- The note from Deputy Manuel López is considered, in which he communicates
that he has obtained a donation from the Government for the Municipality of a
children's park.
- The DE is authorized the payment of $ 4,131.48 in favor of Eng.
Ghicas, to continue with the construction work on the Cordón Cuneta.
- Medals for Councillors and Mayor are ordered from the Constante Rossi
factory in Bs. Ace. (the public duties of Councillor were ad honorem).
- July 12th. Stating that "because there are no printing presses, in the
city (at that time there were two “La Aurora” and “El Trópico”); the printing of a
thousand copies of the Diario de Sesiones in San Salvador de Jujuy was
commissioned.
- July 13th. Agustin Chamorro owner of the Bar “El Mundo”,
informs the HCD that the Mayor closed his business because it was not in good
condition.
- The DE is authorized to sign a deed transferring the San Pedro Running
Water facilities in favor of Obras Sanitarias de la Nación.
- July 21st. Condolences are sent to the relatives of Mr. Rogelio Antonio Soria
for his unexpected death, for his meritorious activities in the public service in
which he held the position of Departmental Justice of the Peace. The H. C. D
joins the duel by sending him a wreath of flowers.
- The following shortlist is proposed for Justice of the Peace: Gabriel
Fernandez, Julio Decima and Victor Quinteros.
- July 27th. We would like to thank Dr. Manuel Colina for his cooperation in the
Aguas Corrientes problem.
- August 11th. A new 1947 Chevrolet Model truck was purchased, costing
$23,316.25 from the García Rubio firm.
- August 16th. Councilman Alberto Cirilo López resigns.
- August 21st. Deputy Manuel López requests that the salaries of the Provincial
administration be increased to $20.00.
- The Leach company accepts the donation of a home for the caretaker of the
Aguas Corrientes reservoir and facilities.
- The businesses of Marcelino Quintana, Rafael Castro, Angélica Augier, Juan
Antonio Alfaro and Delia Paredes are closed for violations of the Health Police
Edict.
- August 25th. $150.00 is invested in fees to José Adolfo Gallardo who acts
under the pseudonym "Indi Apachanos", who performs in local schools
presenting unpublished works by Jujuy authors.
- While the Cordón Cuneta work lasts, an extraordinary salary of $ is granted
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- $483.00 is authorized to pay the invoice of Martín Pantalena from Tucumán,
for the purchase of fire hoses and rubber pipes.
- September 1st. It is reported that it is not possible to close the premises of the
“Dancing Chantecler”, known as the “Pensión de Bailarinas”.
- October 8th. The Resolution by which the
appointed Dr. Miguel Sammán as Municipal Veterinarian, who did not accept the
appointment.
- Dr. Miguel Sammán and Dr. Carlos A. Claverie and Mrs. Julia de Ovalle, to
collaborate with the Provincial Health Department in the preparation of health
cards, by paying $200.00 to doctors and $100.00 to Mrs. De Ovalle.
- $1,000.00 is donated to the magazine “4 de Junio”.
- December 22nd. A monthly subsidy of $100.00 is granted to the Telegraph
Academy sponsored by the “Peronist Railway Union Group 17 de Octubre.”
1949
- New H.H. authorities appointed. C. Deliberative: President, Emanuel Conta;
Vice President, Julio Argentino Moisés; 2nd Vice President, Abdala Alberto.
- June 6th. The following Permanent Committees are formed: Budget and
Finance, composed of Emanuel Conta, Julio Argentino Moisés and Ramón
Héctor Acuña; Hygiene, Public Works and Security, composed of Abdala
Alberto, Ramón Héctor Acuña and Pedro Chamorro; Petitions, Powers and
Accounts, composed of Pedro Chamorro, Julio Moisés and Abdala Alberto.
- The owners of García Hnos. Bakeries. and Cortés Hnos., request that Sunday
rest be enforced in bakeries.
- June 23. Ms. Cecilia P. is appointed Assistant to the Departmental Justice of
the Peace. of López, for a period of ninety days.
- The Popular Library announces that it is holding a 2nd Literary Competition.
- The National School of Commerce is awarded a grant of $50.00 per month.
- July 27th. A bicycle is allocated to the Municipal Inspector
Meliton Thomas Toledo.
- Mayor Baissac requests permission to leave Buenos Aires and attend the
Peronist Congress of Mayors organized by the National Government, as well as
payment of travel expenses.
- July 18th. Authorization is granted to Councilors Moisés and Alberto to travel
to Buenos Aires to attend the Peronist National Assembly.
- A subsidy of $200.00 is granted to the Club Atlético Independiente.
- $10.00 is authorized for Hospital furniture.
- August 29th. Technical Advisor Humberto Boffano reports that the city has
expanded five blocks to the South.
- Julio Moreno raises the budget for the installation of lighting on Avenida H.
Irigoyen for the amount of $4,100 which is approved.
- A note has been received from the “María Eva Duarte de Perón” Women’s
Cooperative Workshop Center, requesting financial assistance for rent
payments.
- Lighting, September 30th. It is approved to agree with the Water and
Electricity Directorate the Concession Contract for the electric lighting of San
Pedro and the Project for the provision of the service.
- October 10th. The request of the María Eva Center is granted
Duarte de Perón regarding financial assistance for the care of a patient; this
Center must provide documented information on the amount of expenses
required for the care.
- Olga Merlani, President of the Commercial Practice Office, requests financial
assistance.
- The OF requests the appointment of an Ad-honorem Commission for the care
of the Work being carried out by the Municipality on Av. Hippolyte Irigoyen.
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- Valentín Ruiz requests that he be provided with a bicycle for the inspection
and collection of fees at public shows.
1950
- By Decree 132/50 the DE is authorized to transfer land to the National State
for the construction of the Post Office and Telecommunications building.
- January 18th. Humberto Boffano submits specifications for the construction of
fences and sidewalks on the property of the Parish Church.
- The request for closure of automobile and related agencies on Saturdays is
approved.
- The Municipal Market Manager is responsible for vaccinating dogs within the
urban area, upon request of the owners.
- $ grant awarded 200.00 to the group of
Railway Employees and Workers “October 17”.
- Councilman César Chamorro resigns, having to permanently leave the city.
- March 6th. The resignation of Dr. Carlos Claverie, from the position of
Municipal Doctor, is raised. Dr. Walter Luis Nóbile is appointed in his place.
- Ignacio Parra requests the extension for the current year, of the
Grant awarded for your son. HE informs you that they are
all covered and he is donate $ 30.00 taken from expenses of
mobility of Councillors.
- March 28th. Jorge Hernan Dorra and A. Jarma request in
name of the Club “Gloria Peronista” the donation of a soccer team.
- Scholarship requested for Nilda Herrera.
- The “El Mundo” Cinema is fined $200.00 for irregularities in its operation.
- June 12th. The request for financial assistance is denied
requested by the Alsina Children's Football Club.
- July 11th. Inspector General Oscar Vaca and Cipriano Carabajal hold
sketches with details of the crash of a motorcycle into a watering truck. The
motorcycle driver was found guilty.
- Municipal Inspector Francisco García (h), submits a report on the “San Martín”
Hotel on Bolivia Street.
- August 7th. Permission is requested to book an audition with the Jujuy poet
Domingo Julio Zerpa.
- Legal means are created by which the activities of the Refrigerator under
construction in the Municipal Market are to be governed, and new Ordinances
are issued for this purpose.
- August 21st. $600.00 is invested in hiring José Peña, who brings a
performance of a children's theater.
- The construction of a bridge over Paterson Street is authorized to prevent
further obstruction of vehicle traffic due to a small canal that runs through it near
the Hospital.
- Councillor Acuña points out the calamitous state of the sanitary service at the
“Café Comercio”.
- September 4th. An investment of $200.00 is authorized to purchase an album
with photographs of the events of the Centenary of the death of General Tejerina
from “Fotografía Tejerina.” Joseph of San Martin.
- The Mothers' Club of Provincial School No. 2 appreciates the donation of
$100.00 for the acquisition of an image of the Virgin.
- The Tango Bar Company and the Shooting and Gymnastics Society are
requesting permission to hold shows on the Polygon court and to borrow various
municipal property items for the event. It is authorized.
- October 9th. Municipal Inspector Argentino Juárez reports on bakeries and
branches that sell unwrapped bread, which is unhygienic.
- The Mayor is granted permission to make publications in the newspaper
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- October 30th. It was unanimously resolved to appoint with the
names: Gral. José de San Martín, to the current Alberdi Street; Manuel Belgrano
to Rogelio Leach Street and Juan Bautista Alberdi to Walterio Leach Street in
this city. It did not materialize.
- It is ordered to prevent the parking of vehicles from the Ruiz Company on
Gobernador Tello Street between Av. H. Irigoyen and 9 de Julio Street, for
obstructing all activities at this site. There was a protest from the businesses on
that block against this measure.
- November 20th. The raffle draw of the Club Atlético Central Norte is exempt
from taxes.
- Barbarita C. of Monteros and A. from Sangüeso are asking for help from the
School Cooperative, in order to buy toys for children this coming Christmas.
$200.00 is invested for this purpose.
- December 29th. A subsidy of $300.00 is granted for a trip to Buenos Aires to
participate in the Argentine Children's Football Championship "Evita", because
the Department of San Pedro has obtained the title of Provincial Champion.
1951
- Benildo Ferreyra and Simón Rojas are authorized to set up a butcher shop.
- March 15th. The Gauchos Sampedreños group requests the donation of a
flag. Granted.
- March 12th. It is ordered that the necessary work be carried out by the
Administration to prevent the overflow into the streets of sewage and
decomposing materials emerging from the H. property. Irigoyen 319, in response
to continuous complaints from the neighborhood.
- April 25th. The DE is authorized to incur expenses of fifteen thousand pesos
for the construction of sidewalks for owners who do not do so.
- The Gauchos Group is authorized to hold a dance festival (dances that at that
time meant great social expression and unity of the San Pedro Creole).
- On April 24, the Municipal Comptroller Domingo Petruzzi and the elected
Councilors meet in Assembly.
1952
- First Council with representation of Minorities. Peronists: Julio Argentino
Moses, Marcos Z. Soria, Juan Francisco Burgos, Hector Usandivaras, Manuel
Lopez and Augusto Nazario. Radicals: Benancio Vargas and Celestino Palacios.
The intervenor declares the session open and addresses the H. Body to explain
the reason for the call: “Gentlemen. Councillors: you have been summoned in
accordance with Decree No. 3091 dated March 13, 1952, in order to establish
your authorities in accordance with the Constitution of the Province for the period
beginning on May 1. On such date and always referring to the aforementioned
Decree, the citizen who is elected President of this Council must receive the
effects of the Commune through Inventory and Securities through Cash Audit
from the Interim Mayor who speaks to you, immediately taking possession of the
Direction of the DE or Intendancy until the PE appoint Mayor for a period of law.
Although I consider it unnecessary, it is not out of place to remind the
gentlemen. Councillors who, upon assuming their positions, do so by popular
mandate, with the trust that the people have placed in them through absolutely
unobjectionable elections, a circumstance that has the inexcusable force to
expect from you the maximum effort and dedication for the good of the hard-
working and hard-working people. I therefore leave you free to choose your
authorities, asking the oldest Councillor to assume the Presidency of this
Assembly. You are therefore summoned for May 1st at 7:00 p.m. so that this H.
Already established body takes charge of the DE through the formalities
indicated. After the exhibition, it is made available to H. Body of the Diplomas of
the Gentlemen. Elected councilors, as well as the resignations submitted to the
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mentioned below: Vicente Montoya; Benancio Vargas; Celestino Palacios and
José Picardo. A copy of the Resolution of the National Electoral Board is also
provided, the operative part of which states: 1.- Declare its incompetence to
resolve the issues raised in the sub-cause. 2nd.- Send the submitted
resignations to the H. Legislature and the corresponding Deliberative Councils,
ordering that in due time the respective Diplomas of the resigning members who
are elected by the will of the people or by virtue indicated by Law be sent to said
Bodies. 3rd.- Transcribe in the respective file and let it be known. San Salvador
de Jujuy, November 23, 1951. Signed. Guillermo Snopek. Mr. Julio A. Moisés,
who is the oldest Councillor, takes over the Presidency on a provisional basis
and said: “H. “The body has the word.” Mr. Lopez: “I ask for the floor.” Mr.
President: “Councilman López has the floor.” “I make a motion inviting
colleagues from the “Unión Cívica Radical” sector to withdraw their resignation
from the Council seat submitted to the National Electoral Board.” It was
supported. Mr. President: “Mr. López’s motion is under consideration by the
Councillors of the Radical Sector.” Mr. Vargas: “On behalf of my colleague Mr.
Palacios and myself, we withdraw the resignation from the Council seat
submitted on November 14, 1951 before the National Electoral Board.” Mr.
Lopez: “I ask for the floor.” Mr.
President: “Councilman López has the floor.” Mr. López says: “I move that
Minutes be drawn up which will be signed by Mr. Vargas and Palacios, due to
the fact of withdrawing their respective resignations before H. Body". The motion
was approved unanimously and the action was taken. Its text says: “In the city of
San Pedro, Capital of the Department of the same name of the Province of
Jujuy, in the Session Room of the HCD at ten o'clock in the evening on the
twenty-fourth of April of one thousand nine hundred and fifty-two, in
circumstances in which the deliberations of the installation session of the DE
were taking place in the face of the decision to lift the resignations from the seat
of this Council presented on November 14, 1951 before the National Electoral
Board by Mr. Councillors of the “Unión Cívica Radical” party, Benancio Vargas
and Celestino Palacios, with which I conclude my agreement and for the record,
I certify before me that it is so. Signed. Benancio Vargas - Celestino Palacios
and Alberto Montenegro - Secretary of the HCD The Diplomas of Mr. Benancio
Vargas - Celestino Palacios and Alberto Montenegro - Secretary of the HCD
were considered. Councillors, awarded by the National Electoral Board. Mr.
López: “I ask to speak.” Mr. President: “Councilman Mr. López has the floor.” I
move that the covers of the Diplomas be read and approved without
observations." It was supported unanimously. Mr. President: “The oath of office
will be administered to the gentlemen. Councillors”. It was carried out in the
following order: Mr. Marcos Z. The authors declare that they are all legally
binding on the United States. Mr. López: “I ask to speak.” Mr. President:
“Councilman Mr. López has the floor.” I move that Mr. Soria be appointed, before
whom the Provisional President will take the oath." It was approved
unanimously. The requirement was fulfilled in form, doing so by all of the
gentlemen. Councillors for God and for the Fatherland in the style used for these
cases. Mr. López: “I ask to speak.” Mr. President: “Councilman Mr. López has
the floor.” “After taking the oath, I make a motion to proceed with the election of
the President and Vice President in secret.” Mr. President: “If there is no other
motion, the election will proceed as requested. The vote for President was taken,
the Secretary counted and verified the votes and announced the result: July 1,
A. Moisés, with four votes in his favor, and Messrs. López, Vargas, Palacios and
Soria with one vote each. Mr. Julio Argentino Moisés was consequently
proclaimed President of the HCD for the period of law. “If there are no
objections, the election of the Vice President will proceed.” The vote was taken
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announcing the result: 1st Marcos Z. Soria with five votes in favor and Messrs.
Nazario, Vargas and Palacios with one vote each, leaving Mr. Marcos Z.
elevated to the role of Vice President of the HCD. Soria for the same period as
the President. The elected authorities were congratulated. At Mr. López's
request, the President adjourned the session at 11:00 p.m.
- April 29: Domingo Petruzzi was Municipal Controller.
- The Council was composed of President, Julio A. Moses; Vice President,
Marcos Z. Soria; Second Vice President, Manuel Lopez; Secretary, Alberto
Montenegro.
- May 29th. The DE was authorized to acquire two dump carts for waste
collection from the firm Nieri y Cía. de la Plata, for $1,700.00 and two colonial
style lanterns were purchased for $510.00 from the firm Virgilio y Cía. from
Salta.
- June 5th. The HCD decided to place portraits of General. Perón and Jorge
Villafañe (President of the Nation and Governor of the Province).
- On June 9, a majority motion called for fervent support for the erection of a
monument to Eva Perón.
- June 5th. Councilman López presented a draft resolution by which “H. The
body telegraphically expresses its complete support for General. Perón and his
worthy wife Evita upon completing the new government period, their sincere and
loyal support to the Great Government work accomplished for the good of the
Homeland and protection of the humble, as well
also express the
congratulations of this H. Body to S. AND. Mr. Governor,
offering sincere support in his Government management, wishing him the best
success for the happiness of Jujuy. Mr. Soria expands on the reasoning, saying
that: “placing the image of the Governors of this Justicialist Era in the Ordinance
Halls of our people, deserves the approval of all those who feel Argentine,
because it is a moral and fair support for those who implement a Doctrine for the
greatness of the Homeland.”
- June 23. $ is allocated 1,150.00 for construction of the
Drinking trough at the Municipal Slaughterhouse. It is built by Mr. Sixto Molina.
- June 27th. A project presented by Councilman Soria to erect a Statue in Plaza
Gral. Belgrano.
- July 7th. A Decree of adherence to the death of the former Municipal Mayor
Mr. José Baissac is issued. Councillor Usandivaras highlights the personality of
the illustrious man who passed away today.
- $364.00 is invested in the construction of an iron and wire gate for the
Cemetery, based on the Di Marco Artistic Ironworks Budget.
- July 25th. Ms. Yolanda P. is appointed as Secretary Assistant. from Aguilar.
– Mr. Antonio Vicente Ciancio is the President of the Mechanical Sports Club.
- July 26th. On the occasion of the death of Eva Perón, the
The Deliberative Council sends a telegram of condolences to the President of
the Nation, General Juan Domingo Perón. Councillors López and Burgos
highlight the personality of the Spiritual Leader of the Nation and Standard-
Bearer of the humble. “Such unfortunate news mourns the country, with the loss
of a value of incalculable virtues that Mrs. Eva Duarte de Perón represents, a
martyr of work, a revolutionary of human dignity, a restorer of the forces of good,
who passes into immortality with indelible characters in the history of the
peoples…”
- July 26th. The following Decree is sanctioned: “Considering - On the occasion
of the death of Her Excellency Mrs. Eva Duarte de Perón which occurred on the
date at 8:25 p.m. in the Federal Capital, the President of the H. C. D. in exercise
of his powers sanctions the following Decree: 1st.- Send a telegram of
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Mr. President of the Nation with the following text: “HCD and the People of San
Pedro de Jujuy, express their deep regret for the irreparable loss of your beloved
wife, Spiritual Leader of the Nation, raising prayers for Christian resignation and
spiritual peace. 2nd.- Complete support is hereby provided for all acts carried out
in connection with such an unfortunate event that has plunged the country into
mourning." Signed. J. TO. Moses President of the HCD and A. Montenegro
Secretary.
1953
- March 23. The Municipality adheres to the Mandatory Collective Life
Insurance Scheme of the National Postal Savings Fund.
- May 1st. Municipal Mayor Domingo A. attends the HCD. Petruzzi apologizes
for not delivering his message, but leaves the session open.
- May 7th. The Council authorities are elected: President, Julio A. Moses; 1st
Vice President, Yamil Zamar; 2nd Vice President, Manuel López; Secretary,
Eduviges Montenegro.
- Dr. Manuel Ignacio Scaro is President of the San Pedro Aero Club.
- May 15th. He is President of the Julián Auad Shopping Center.
- June 18th. The DE is authorized to invest the sum of $2,390.00 in the
acquisition of a Bust of “Evita”, at the Argentine Artistic Corporation.
- July 3rd. Mr. José Vicente Pasini becomes the owner of the San Martín Hotel
on Bolivia Street.
- July 16th. Juan Chosco is in charge of the “El Mundo” Cinema,
native of SS from Jujuy.
- The DE is authorized to request the State Prosecutor, Dr. Jorge David Casas,
to initiate proceedings against the Municipal Secretary.
- July 30th. The HCD receives communication from the Shopping Center that
gives power for advice and trials to Dr. Abraham Baiud and Attorney Zenarruza.
- August 27th. A Construction Ordinance consisting of 126 articles is approved.
- Spanish Society. Title deed. Through the efforts of Guillermo Ortega Blesa
and the assistance of Dr. Abraham Baiud, the title of ownership of the Spanish
Society was obtained in September 1953, according to file No. 799 - 1953
- Note from Interim Mayor Julio Argentino Moisés. “Interim Municipal Mayor
Julio Argentino Moisés requests to change the name of 9 de Julio Street to Eva
Perón, considering the excellent virtues that They distinguished that
wonderful Lady
Argentina whose name was Eva Perón, who with her degree of kindness has
raised the value of his people above all
personal consideration, allowing your feelings of
redemption, of love, of kindness, travel all the roads of the world whose goal is
a help to the humble and a consolation to
afflicted, whose voice will resonate for centuries in the hearts of the "shirtless",
children, of the elderly and the
needy of our Homeland, as a
happy nation of
hopes…” "That in name of this people, who cry with
so much pain the death of his guardian angel, as a reason for permanent
remembrance and homage that perpetuates his memory. That nevertheless, 9
de Julio Street is an honor to our Legal Independence, which weighs powerfully
on our feelings of patriotism. In response, the HCD, in exercise of its powers,
sanctions the following Ordinance: Art. 1st.-
It was called, with the name of Eva Duarte de Perón in its entirety, the
current one street 9 of July of our city,
This name is given to the artery that is an extension of Av. Hippolytus
Irigoyen to the South of the street M. Araoz. Art. 2nd.-
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- August 14th. He was General Secretary of the Don Argentino Juárez
Municipal Employees and Workers Center and President of the Workers
Association of S. Don Rosalio Condorí Mutual Funds.
- September 12th. Provision of running water is requested and
electricity to the Maderas neighborhood.
- A Radio Advertising service was installed, the company was called Walber
Publicidad and its owner was Rubén Walter Morcillo. He began his career at
Pedicone's carpentry shop, next to the El Mundo cinema.
- The application of preventive vaccines to cattle and other livestock
slaughtered at the Municipal Slaughterhouse is declared mandatory.
- It is planned to place a commemorative plaque in honor of Mrs. Eva Duarte de
Perón on Avda. H. Irigoyen, in front of the Belgrano Railway Station.
- September 19th. The placement of a portrait of His Excellency President Juan
Domingo Perón in the Session Room is hereby ordered.
- October 9th. The Government issues a note regarding the San Pedro Paving
Project.
- The DE is authorized to register the firm Héctor Cremonini as a slaughterer.
1954
- San Pedro de Jujuy, January 29, 1954. To the President of the UCR Electoral
Board Mr. Antonio Bernachi S/D. The undersigned members of the Radical Civic
Union of the Department of San Pedro de Jujuy, submit to this Board the list of
candidates for Provincial Conventions; Departmental Committee and Councilors
who will support, in accordance with the Organic Charter, the next internal
elections. Departmental Committee: President Pablo Balduin, Vice President
Rafael Vidarte, 1st Secretary Emilio Guzmán, 2nd Secretary Miguel Saieg,
Treasurer Armando Martínez, Pro Treasurer Serafín Maire, 1st Member
Desiderio Lara, 2nd Member Miguel Albornoz, 3rd Member José María Paz, 4th
Member Venancio Vargas, 5th Member José Picardo, 6th Member Ricardo
Martín; Substitutes José Ibáñez, José Amerise and Mario Zamar. Candidates for
Councillors: Pablo Balduin, Armando
Martinez, Miguel Saieg, Venancio Vargas, Francisco Jure and Jose Picardo.
Conventional: Rafael Vidarte, Antonio Albornoz,
Desiderio Lara, Jose Amerise, Roque Porcel, Francisco Leiva; Substitutes Luis
Cuestas, Marcos Laguna and Juan Gil Sosa.
- By Decree 2301/54 the DE is authorized to sell houses in the Presidente
Perón neighborhood in San Pedro.
- By Decree 2277/54 the land for the union building was ceded to the CGT.
- October 8th. The Municipality adheres to the 2nd Fortnightly Plan.
- A Trophy cup is donated to the “Presidente Perón” Collegiate Club of the
Regional Mixed Industrial School.
- Luis Tedín was Municipal Comptroller and Humberto Boffano was Secretary.
- The Subdelegate of the Female Peronist Party, Ms. Candelaria Miná, is
informed that the intervention provides for the continued payment of the electric
company bills for the premises occupied by this Basic Unit.
- October 11th. He was Municipal Collector Argentino Juárez and
Municipal Accountant Luís Naser.
- October 13th. A note is sent to the Director of “Mundo Peronista”, requesting
prices for triangular pennants with the effigy of Perón and Evita, and the Peronist
Shield only, for twenty-five units.
- A quotation is requested for the books “The Reason for my Life” by Eva Perón,
in an economic edition, “History of Peronism” and “Juan Perón-Political
Leadership”; The note is signed by Luis Tedín, Municipal Auditor.
- October 13th. The Director of the General Directorate of Treasury and
Revenue, Mr. Eduardo Padilla, is requested to inform the Provincial Police
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following businesses: Bars, confectioneries, rotisseries, and beverage outlets.
- October 14th. José Elías Murad is authorized to install a
kiosk in Plaza General Belgrano, within the vicinity of Alsina and Rogelio Leach
streets -corner- for the sale of newspapers, magazines, lottery tickets, cigarettes
and candy, from eight a.m. to midnight.
- He was in charge of the Lucio Hoyos Market.
- Information is requested from the Commander of RIM 20 to find out whether
the stay in that Regiment of Reserve Veterinary Sub-Lieutenant Carlos Alberto
Martiarena is voluntary or by mandatory service. This information is necessary
because the Municipal personnel is on Commission and their services are
required in the same.
- October 15th. Juan Humberto Gutiérrez is authorized to add the shoe
business to the store business already established at 263 Alberdi Street.
- October 16th. He was a member of the Court of Auditors and General
Accounting. of the Province, Don Pascual A. Zarzoso and its President, Rogelio
Rodríguez Carrizo.
- The Head of the Municipal Mechanical Workshop, Alberto Pinasco, is
summoned to carry out the replacement of missing elements.
- He is Departmental Commissioner Manuel Mercado.
- October 21st. The President of the Popular Library “Domingo F. Sarmiento”,
Pablo Balduín, to perform a musical lyrical act in the halls of the Syrian
Lebanese Society with the participation of the San Salvador de Jujuy Artistic
Association at 8:00 p.m. 20:30, exempting them from paying municipal fees.
- October 21st. The Departmental Commissioner is informed that the
Intervention has ordered a communal strike of activities for the 25th, on the
occasion of the act of homage and gratitude to General. Peron.
- He is President of the Elvio C. Commercial Employees Center. Real.
- José Jure is President of the Shopping Center.
- October 22nd. The President of the Athletic Club is authorized
Providencia Mariano Aguirre, to hold a local barbecue to mark the end of the
harvest.
- October 27th. The interim manager of the Municipal Refrigerator, Emilio
Canedi, is informed that Rafael José Hernández will once again take charge of
it.
- October 29th. Antonio Pérez Rojas is authorized to perform a dance on
October 31, and on November 14 and 21 at the Spanish Society.
- November 2nd. He was Secretary General of the Romualdo Molina Sugar
Workers Association.
- November 3rd. At the request of the Secretary of Finance of the Peronist
Basic Unit Council Carlos Ocampo of Tartagal (Salta), it is reported that the
monthly salary of the Mayor is $1,800.00 m/n plus $ 200.00 bonus and the
diet of the
Councillors $500.00 m/n.
- November 6th. The President of the Argentine Health Workers Association,
Mrs. Pastora Aparicio, is authorized to perform a dance at the premises of the
Spanish Mutual Aid Society.
- November 8th. The President of the Society is authorized
Spanish: Spanish singer, Victor Gomez del Rio, to hold a dance festival with the
orchestra of the Cordoba maestro Jorge Arduth.
- 9 of November. Is Manager of the Provincial
Bank Raul from the
Angels Acosta.
- Is President from the Supplier Center, Hector A.
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two boxing festivals.
- November 12th. The “La Querencia” Recreation Area is authorized,
remain open until hrs. 3:00 on the 15th of this month, on the occasion of a
performance by a folklore group.
- November 16th. A note is sent to the Departmental Commissioner requesting
that the Police establish the whereabouts of the former Municipal Accountant
and proceed immediately with his arrest. This is requested because the person
mentioned has the keys to the Accounting Office's iron safe and cannot be
located.
- November 18th. Luis is suspended from his duties
Canedi as well as the Municipal Market Manager Lucio José Hoyos.
- November 24th. The General Secretary of the “Santa Evita” Union of street
vendors, propagandists and related groups, Gregorio Nieva, sends to the
Municipal Intervention the first issue of the magazine “La Voz de la Calle”.
- They were Municipal Veterinarians, Manuel E. Torres and Francisco Garcia.
- November 26th. Clelia de Gutierrez was in charge of the Reception Desk;
Municipal Inspector Benjamín A. Colonel and Inspector of the Floor and Sisa
Fermín Pacheco.
- November 30th. The Head of the Provincial Architecture Department, Carlos
Cesano, is requested to transfer the French tiles they have to the Municipality for
sale, to be used on the roofs of public bathrooms.
- December 1st. The optional closure of commercial establishments is
authorized from 10:00 a.m. December 2, 16, on the occasion of the visit of the
River Plate Club from the city of Buenos Aires.
- December 2nd. The President of the Mutual Aid Workers Association, Ángel
Saravia, is authorized to hold dances on the 4th, 11th, 18th, 24th, 25th and 31st
of this month. month, respecting the repression of alcoholism.
- The resignation of Municipal Secretary Humberto Boffano is accepted and his
reinstatement to the position of Municipal Technical Advisor is ordered.
- Francisco Aróstegui is an Audit Accountant.
- Sara Ibarra de Rosell is appointed as the Head of Public Baths to replace the
incumbent, who will provide services at the Basic Unit of the Peronist Party.
- On the same date, José F. was appointed as interim Manager of the Municipal
Market. Crespe while the incumbent's suspension lasts.
- It is hereby notified to the OSN Manager Federico Dohrman, who will provide
the requested assistance.
- December 3rd. Aldo Mario Badano is appointed Municipal Secretary.
- On the same date, Carlos Waldo Santillán was the Municipal Intervenor.
- December 9th. She was Provincial Deputy América G. of
Corbacho.
- December 10th. José H. is granted ten days' leave with pay. Herrera, to be
married.
- The elected Councilors are summoned: Dr. Roberto Espinoza, Juan Carlos
Ítalo Cesano, Melchor González, Elías Abecassis, Yamil Zámar and Eduviges
Montenegro for the 11th in the office of the Mayor; The HCD authorities being
constituted: President Juan Carlos Ítalo Cesano; 1st Vice President Yamil
Zámar; 2nd Vice President Eduviges Montenegro.
- December 13th. Julio Esteban Elguero is authorized to place an awning on the
front of his Rotisserie business located at Rogelio Leach No. 266, provided that
it is of the roll-up type and has articulated arms.
- The request for a subsidy made by the President of the Bochas Section of the
Mutual Aid Association, Lisandro Orgás, has not been granted.
- December 18th. Alfonso J. is authorized. Bernal to set up a warehouse
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its possibilities of providing the Commune with a large industrial oxygen cylinder
on a monthly basis.
- Marcelino Leaño is authorized to sell fish in the Market on the occasion of the
end-of-year festivities, and it must be exclusively dorado, surubí and pacú.
- December 28th. The President of the Athletic Club is authorized
Providencia, Mariano Aguirre, to hold a dance at his social club on January 5th.
- January 31st. It is hereby notified that Eleuterio Manuel Torres has been
declared dismissed from his position as Veterinary Assistant, as well as José
Luís Hoyos from his duties as Municipal Market Manager; Emilio Canedi as
Municipal Refrigerator Assistant and Argentino Juárez as Municipal Collector.
- The President of the San Pedro Athletic Club, Jorge Baiud, is authorized to
present the group “Los Chalchaleros” on the 1st at the Spanish Society,
exempting it from taxes.
1955
- January 3rd. Valentín Ruíz resigns from his duties as Municipal Treasurer.
García Francisco has been provisionally appointed in his place. Manuel López is
appointed Municipal Administrator and César Chamorro is appointed
Veterinarian, Head of the Municipal Market and Slaughterhouse.
- January 8th. The Spanish Society is authorized to present the group “Los
Fronterizos” on this date, as well as to fire stun grenades.
- January 12th. Gentlemen are requested to: García Hnos., Sued Hnos.,
Bazaar “El Mundo”, Jasmine and Co., Casa Novel, Vicente and Luis Fortunato,
Maldonado Hnos., Casa Negrita, Carlos Alberto Castillo and Casa America,
quote prices for standing and table fans.
- January 17th. He was in charge of the Municipal Labor Personnel,
Thomas M. Toledo.
- January 20th. Pablo Hipólito Ortiz (blind) is authorized to perform with
accordion or guitar in bars and cafes.
- January 21st. Moisés Vicente Márquez is authorized to work with open-air
variety shows.
- January 22nd. A note is sent to the Minister of Government, pointing out that
the installation of a playground is of utmost importance, because the existing
one is in very poor condition (all the games are broken), despite the efforts made
to maintain it. The note said: “Special mention should also be made of the works
planned in the Plaza Gral. Belgrano, the only place to stroll in this city; it is
advisable to provide the main promenade with amenities and aesthetics that
clearly express the concerns of this Peronist Government. It is also estimated
that the “Eva Perón” Plaza should be built at the exit of the city, Route 34 to the
North; there are traces that something was intended to be done, but as in other
cases it was abandoned.
- January 24th. Gentlemen are invited. Joaquin Suarez, Modena and Company,
Gil Brothers, Juan Garcia Rubio, Rafael and Alfredo Guardiani, Ford Agency,
Lopez Brothers, Valeriano Garcia Rubio SRL and Vicente and Luis Fortunato, to
submit to the Municipality a Budget for the repairs to be made to a Chevrolet
model 37 engine owned by the Municipality.
- January 25th. Messrs. are cited. Elected councillors, PP Basic Units Male and
Female, Commercial Centers and Commercial Employees, Railway Union, Mrs.
De Corbacho and elected Provincial Deputy Julio A. Moisés, Association of
Sugar Workers, to the General Secretary of the Union of Waiters, Cooks and
Associates, Nicolás González; to the President of the Society of United Workers
and Bakers, Luis Correas León Sxbetlitze, to the General Secretary of the
Construction Workers Union Francisco García, to appoint the Commission of
Celebrations of the Carnival Festivities.
- January 26th. Interim Assistant to the Directorate is appointed
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- July 1st. The Fire Emergency Service is created.
- July 2nd. He was Municipal Mayor Pedro Paz.
- July 3rd. The President of the Auto Moto Club, José R., sends a note.
Fernández, announcing the holding of the “First Athlete Juan Domingo Perón”
automobile competition and requesting the donation of a prize. For this reason, a
Cup is donated.
- July 22. The acquisition of a portrait of Eva is arranged
Duarte de Perón for the HCD meeting room; the services of Mrs. Elva Vázquez
are contracted for its execution, for $800.00
- August 12th. The Municipality is authorized to accept the
offer made by the Company. Leach's Argentina States Ltda of a plot of land
located in front of the Presidente Perón neighborhood, intended for the
construction of the Municipal Spa, based on the perimeter that includes from the
Páterson Hospital to El Molino and from the edge of the hill on the west side to
National Route No. 34.
- The HCD decides to question Mayor Pedro Paz to explain on the basis of
which provision he has appointed Mr. Hernán Rómulo Campero as Municipal
Accountant, as well as to offer satisfaction for statements made by the Secretary
of the DE, Hugo R. Trapaglia, referring to the HCD
- He was President of the Jorge R. Sanmartiniano Institute. Mena and Secretary
Pablo Balduín.
- August 19th. He was a Delegate of the Municipal Workers and Employees
Union, Isidro Ibáñez.
- August 24th. Raúl Márquez is authorized to distribute commercial advertising
flyers in this city, paying $5.00 per day.
- August 26th. Snoker Club Social Cultural is authorized
Deportivo to hold a dancing vermouth on the 27th at Alberdi N° 153.
- September 6th. Mr. Julio González is authorized to install a roulette wheel with
merchandise in front of the Railway Station for 10 days.
- October 5th. Mr. Pedro Lemo is authorized to set up the African circus on M.
Araoz, Tucumán, Salta and Jujuy.
- The Mayor was Engineer Carlos Melano and the Secretary was Eng. Esteban
Takacs (engineer Takacs was Ambassador to the United States between 1981
and 1982).
- October 10th. Mr. Alfredo Macchi is authorized to
carry out the construction of the niche that holds the remains of Mrs. María C.
from Macchi.
- October 27th. Messrs. are hereby appointed. Edmundo Armando
Bravo, Mario Zamar, Emanuel Conta (h) and Julio Moreno, to form part of the
Local Executive Committee of the Children's and Youth Football Championships
to be held in the 1955 season
- November 7th. The “La Posta” Athletic Club from the town of the same name
is authorized to hold a dancing vermouth (the La Posta area no longer exists as
a town).
- December 29th. The “Rotary Club Women's Auxiliary Wheel” of this city is
authorized to sell a raffle for a “Volcano” kitchen, the proceeds of which will be
destined for the Children's Playground facilities on the grounds of the San Pedro
Athletic Club. Finally the games were installed on the corner of Rogelio Leach
and Sarmiento, where the Post Office building is today.
- On the same date, Legal Advisor Abraham Baiud was granted twenty days'
leave with pay and Dr. Camal Zamar was appointed as his replacement.
- October 13th. A Control Commission is created with the aim of proceeding to
draw up a General Inventory of Goods, Furniture and Supplies existing in the
Municipality as of October 6. Ad-honorem, it is made up of Mr. Manuel Conde,
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performance and was required to submit a final report as soon as possible.
1956
- January 9th. The work of the Commission is concluded
Controller appointed by the intervention by Decree No. 16 dated October 13, due
to having fulfilled the assigned task.
- January 23rd. The Carnival Commission is appointed: composed of Messrs.
Juan Garcia Legrand , Pablo Balduin , Jose M. Jure , Jorge Baiud , Camal
Samar , Rosa Jure , Ester T. of Falcon, Laura de Alonso, Teresita Toril and Dr.
Adolfo E. Soro.
- February 17th. Municipal Bacteriologist Dr. Miguel Sammán is granted a
fifteen-day leave of absence.
- February 19th. José M. is authorized. Orfandi Rizzi to install the Mexican
Circus on land on M. Street Aráoz, Tucumán, Páterson and Jujuy with prior
authorization from the Directorate of the Mixed Regional Industrial School of the
Nation, which is in charge of said land.
- March 23rd. Mr. is hereby authorized. Miguel Ubeid to make a
artistic evening at the Spanish Society.
- April 19th. Circular of the Ministry of Government of the Province. Art. 1°.- “To
establish for the jurisdiction of this Municipality the obligation to comply with the
terms of the Decree-Law issued by the Provisional Superior Government of the
Nation, so that the images, signs, symbols, expressions or legends that relate to
persons or events of the previous Government are removed or erased from the
front of all houses or buildings, making the owners and/or tenants or occupants
of the property responsible for compliance with such measure with the warning
that they will be subject to the sanctions prescribed by the aforementioned
Decree-Law, applying the fine established therein. Art. 2°.- The Municipal
Secretary shall arrange for the adoption of appropriate measures to ensure that
the aforementioned legends are also erased from public places such as squares,
streets, parks, etc., and that this notice is disseminated by the means deemed
most appropriate. Signed. Eng. Carlos Melano Mayor, José Milagro Pedicone
Secretary.
- November 22nd. The Aero Club San Pedro is authorized to sell a raffle of two
round-trip tickets to Buenos Aires for the benefit of the same.
- By Decree 964/56. Diligence of Héctor Mariano Iramaín for the Normal School
regarding the enabling of the premises.
1957
- January 31st. The Departmental Committee of the Labor Party is authorized to
hold a dance at the premises of the Workers' Association and the corresponding
street propaganda.
- May 24th. Club Atlético San Pedro is authorized to hold a sports festival in its
stadium with the presentation of “Los suicidas del Volante” on May 25.
- Minutes No. 1 of the Constitution of the Commission for the Awarding of Lots.
In the City of San Pedro de Jujuy, on May 26, 1957, the gentlemen gathered in
the hall of the HCD. Eng. Carlos Melano Municipal Auditor and Victor Abalos,
Apolinar C. Farías, Rafael Castro, Gerardo Bilbao, Roberto Stephen, Antonio
Marcelino Blanco, Dr. Abraham Baiud Municipal Legal Advisor and Mr. Rubén
Horacio Crespe Municipal Accountant to establish the Lot Allocation Committee.
The Auditor reports that the following communications regarding the designation
of Delegates have been registered: from the Centre for Commercial Employees
proposing Mr. Jaime Grane, from the Sugar Workers' Union proposing Mr.
Roberto Stephen, from the Centre for Bank Employees proposing Mr. Manager
Bilbao, from the Municipality Mr. Rubén H. Crespe and Dr. Ealser Luis Nóvile
who accept the designation of the Villas de San Pedro Neighborhood Council
proposing that the representation of eight Delegates, one from each Board, be
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the event as listeners. Victorio Díaz, Pedro Iriarte, Juan Subia, Venancio Vargas
and Bartolomé Aramayo, representatives proposed by the Neighborhood
Councils. For this reason, the Municipal Commission for the Allocation of Lots is
constituted as follows: President Eng. Carlos Melano, Secretary Jose del Milagro
Pedicone, Delegates: Victor Abalos, Apolinar G. Farías, Rafael Castro, Gerardo
Bilbao, Jaime Grané, Roberto Stephen, Antonio M. White, Federico Dormán,
Ealser L. Novile and the following Advisors: Technical Advisor of the Department
of Public Works, Eng. Alberto García Ibáñez, Legal Advisor Dr. Abraham Baiud
and Municipal Accountant Rubén Horacio Crespe, stating that the Delegates Mr.
Jaime Grane, Federico Dormán and Dr. Ealser Luis Nóvile, are absent with
notice and that it would only be necessary to wait for the incorporation of the
Teaching Delegate who will be able to do so later at the time of his appointment.
- July 13th. Gonzalo Cormenzana and Guillermo Osvaldo Vaca are accepted to
replace the guarantee for nine thousand two hundred pesos, which must be
made by cash deposit in the name of the Municipality in compliance with the
above, on the occasion of the award of the Work "Measurement, subdivision and
boundary marking of the 150 hectares. of land”.
1958
- The Government of Jujuy issued Law 12161 ratifying Decree 2510, which
declared the entire Jujuy territory a reserve zone in favor of YPF.
- Intendancy Miguel R. Saieg: 29 May 1958 to 4
November 1959.
- January 15th. The Court of First Instance and Fourth Civil and Commercial
Nomination is created in San Pedro.
- Dr. Ealser Luis Nóvile reports that there is no income to make proposals for
Public Works.
- Subsidy granted to the Hospital de la Esperanza.
- By Decree 1426/58, Dr. Carlos Stemberg is appointed Director of the Páterson
Hospital.
- February 14th. The Company was established to continue the exploitation of
the “El Bordo” Farm, whose Manager was Adolfo Moroni and was purchased by
the Company formed by Mr. and Mrs. Julio Bonvini, Ricardo Spadoni and Pablo
Lloli, the share capital was $600.00.
- April 2nd. The Co. Leach requests that the exploited lands, the surfaces
occupied by the “Moralito” and “La Providencia” irrigation ditches and the three
lots on the southwest corner be excluded from the urban development projects.
The request is not granted.
- April 24th. Two new Notary Registers are created
Public; in San Salvador de Jujuy and San Pedro de Jujuy.
- An era of democratic action begins in the free play of the Collegiate Institution.
The Minutes Book of the HCD is signed by a Notary Public who says: "The
Notary Public who signs this Book of Minutes certifies that this Minutes Book
consists of two hundred pages. I attest to this. It must be used exclusively for the
Minutes Book of the sessions of the San Pedro de Jujuy City Council. For the
record, I put my stamp and sign each of the pages.” Dr. Camal Zamar.
- Decree 2371/58, ratifying Decree Law No. 189/46. This is how the Municipal
Collegiate Body was taken over by the Councillors who were elected by a large
majority of votes in the elections of 23 February 1958.
- April 24th. They are Councilors Venancio Vargas, Pedro Olivera, Lidia Maire,
Francisco Leiva, Victorio Diaz, Emilio Guzman, with Dr. Ealser Luis Nobile being
the Commune's intervenor. First Session: “As Mr. Vargas is the adult, he
presides over this first meeting.” Leiva said: “I ask for applause for the
cleanliness and honesty with which the elections have been handled, which give
victory to the party that will be able to govern with peace of mind and make this
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that I belong to that triumphant party that is the Intransigent Radical Civic Union,
already constituted in the High Body, coming to this room with notably patriotic
and highly constructive feelings; not to govern with imposing manners, but taking
into account that we must always govern for all the Argentine people, who
deserve to live in the salary of a sovereign Democratic Nation..."
- In the second session, Councillor Vargas expressed his feelings and made
known his sensitivity with a broad sense of the development and integrity of San
Pedro, in very conceptual and sincere words that moved not only the
Councillors, but also the public present. Councillor Ms. Lidia Maire states that:
“At no time will the councillors of the Intransigent Radical Civic Union turn their
backs on the progress that their party has outlined for the benefit of the
Argentine people.” Councillor Leiva makes a brief presentation on the
“honourable and difficult mission that he has to carry out and that it is the wish of
the party and the minority bloc to cooperate unconditionally for the benefit of the
people and the Community of San Pedro...”
- April 30th. A public tender is hereby called for the submission of proposals for
the Work, “Electrical Distribution System” at 33 Kv. for Saint Peter.
- May 7th. Payment of $24,820.66 m/n in salaries and to the Social Security
Institute for the Paterson Hospital is hereby ordered.
- May 10th. Mr. Raúl A. is sworn in.
Morales as Secretary of the HCD
- It was unanimously decided to study the planning of the land around the city in
order to plan its urbanization. - The Railroad is ordered to comply with the
Fences and Sidewalks Ordinance.
- The Provincial Chamber of Deputies is asked to negotiate with the Railway a
low level on Gorriti Street (many years later they did so, but on the current
Urquiza Street).
- A Project is presented to establish an industrial zone and a Project of
Ordinances of limits for brick cuttings.
- Hard work is being undertaken to expropriate and donate land for the
population, provide and expand running water, sewage, public and home
lighting, passenger transport and tourism services.
- As journalistic comments and rumors arose that municipal employees had
been asked to resign, Mayor Saieg communicated: “Having to reorganize
the
Municipality, I would be grateful if anyone who, due to their situation and
economic conditions, could do without their job would let me know. Don't answer
me now, but do so several days later. On the other hand, I want you to take this
not as a threat, but as a request for cooperation.
- It is requested that the expropriation of a plot of land on A. Del Valle and M.
Aráoz on Pedro Goyena, for the purpose of urbanizing and dividing up land.
- May 16th. The resignation of Dr. Walser Luis Novile from the position of
Director of the Guillermo C Hospital is accepted. Paterson.
- May 20th. Luis Cuesta is paid $24,740 for 61,850 liters of milk sold in
February and March.
- May 22nd. Dr. Ramzi Herrera is appointed First Assistant Head of Ward III of
the Paterson Hospital and Head and Director of Healthcare Zone No. IV.
- Dr. Héctor García Legrand resigns from his position as Chief Assistant of
Ward III of the Paterson Hospital.
- May 15th. $ are paid 19,770 to the Municipality for
provide a cost-of-living bonus to its daily staff. And in La Esperanza $2,038.40 is
paid for the same concept.
- May 29th. A portion of Rural Lot No. 2 “San Pedro” owned by Leach or its
legitimate owners is hereby declared to be of public utility for the construction of
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- In the month of July HE requests at Schools to study
Possibilities of creating a Children's Club to direct vehicle traffic in hours
in that the students are withdrawing from the
establishment.
- It is ordered that garbage cans be placed in places
strategic.
- Several projects are presented and later approved: "establish mandatory
holidays", "beautify Avda. H. Irigoyen”, “raising the flag on holidays”, on the “care
of plants and public gardens”.
- The minority councillors request a meeting with the Ledesma City Council to
discuss: a) Municipal Autonomy; b) Autonomy
Politics; c) Administrative Organizations; d) Budgets
Municipal; e) Provincial Congress and Deliberative Councillors; f) Social Aspect,
Public Health and Housing. The meeting took place on June 22 of this year and
resulted in the creation of resolutions and conceptual principles of autonomy.
Among other achievements, it is stated that work must be done to reform the
Provincial Constitution, especially with regard to the direct election of the Mayor
and reform of the Municipal Administrative regime. It is also resolved to promote
congresses between councillors from all over the province.
- It is reported that the Governor has authorized the immediate allocation of lots
in the city, following technical advice that was unofficially requested from
Engineer Pedro Malinar.
- A project for the creation of a “Commission for the Defense of Morality” is
presented.
- Due to the lack of sugar for the consumption of the population, the Municipality
proceeded to seize 25 bags from a commercial warehouse that was probably
holding them for reserve purposes.
- The owners of the “El Quemado” farm were asked for land to set up farms and
dairy farms, but this was not obtained.
- In long sessions, the way to achieve a type of urbanization suitable for the city
is studied and solutions begin to be outlined.
- The City Council is asking for a solution to a meat problem, which is regulated.
- August 8th. Juan Carlos Arias from San Pedro participates in a national car
race.
- It is ordered that the electricity grid be provided to zone 8 (now Barrio 14 de
Abril) and with the unanimous support of the majority and minority, the provision
to do so is extended to all neighborhoods and streets. In response to a comment
from a Salta newspaper, Councillor Vargas said: “Let it be approved as is,
because in three months the Government cannot bear the blame for the
ineffectiveness of many years of previous governments.”
- The installation of free fairs is arranged.
- The General Construction Regulations are approved.
- The Estimate of Municipal Resources for 1959 was $9,335,048 and that of
Expenses was $9,335,048.
- November 10th. An agreement is reached to create a Notary Office in San
Pedro in favor of Pedro Pizarro.
- December 3rd. The General Directorate is authorized. Architecture to carry out
the work “Various repairs and placement of gutters on the roof of the Church of
San Pedro”.
- December 5th. The Provincial Social Security Institute is hereby authorized to
proceed with the call for tenders for the execution of the work “36 Houses in San
Pedro”.
1959
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- January 20th. The “El Nogal SRL” sawmill is sold to the Félix and Roberto
Lambrisca Collective Partnership.
- By Decree 1746, lot 109 of San Pedro was subdivided.
- Paterson Hospital is being expanded. The CUMPA Company is carrying out
the work for an amount of $75,888.57.
- February 27th. Call for tenders for the “Construction of the San Pedro
Slaughterhouse”.
- March 31st. An investment of $6,000 is authorized by the Superior
Government of the Province as a subsidy to the Municipal Commission of La
Mendieta, to cover the travel expenses of students who attend secondary school
in San Pedro.
- April 3rd. $300 is paid for family allowances to the assistant of the Civil
Registry of San Pedro, Mrs. Laura Aparicio de Yapura.
- $1,500 is paid to the La Esperanza Commission, the amount of the Staff
Family Allowance Payroll.
- May 8th. $3,000 is authorized for the “Rogelio Leach” Women’s Basketball
Club of the Ingenio de La Esperanza.
- May 14th. A subsidy of $2,500 is granted to the Bochín Club of the London
neighborhood of the La Esperanza Sugar Mill.
- June 5th. Dr. Josefina Scaro, Director of the “Dr. C. School of Medical
Assistants” is hereby authorized. Paterson,” to be reinstated as a Physician in
the School Medicine Division’s Office.
- The Head of the Medical Service at the La Esperanza Sugar Mill Hospital was
Dr. Jobino Pedro Sierra e Iglesias.
- June 16th. A subsidy of $17,332 is granted to the staff of the “Vicente
Cambón” School for the Blind in San Pedro de Jujuy, which is operating in the
Sarmiento Library.
- June 25th. Subsidy granted to the “Domingo T. Pérez” for $2,000, to cover the
organization costs of the 1st School Basketball Tournament.
- June 20th. The Director of the Paterson Hospital, Dr. Jobino Pedro Sierra e
Iglesias, requests authorization for Dionisio Torres to work as a nurse.
- June 29th. Walber Publicidad is hereby authorized to invite His Excellency the
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 July 17th. $ are paid 166,000 as special bonuses for
Municipal Staff.
- July 31st. An agreement is formalized between the Governor of the Province
and the Municipality of San Pedro represented by its Mayor Mr. Raúl Miguel
Saieg, through which the Municipality cedes and transfers the possession and
ownership of expropriated lands to the Company. Leach´s, for the expansion of
the urban radius. By Decree 2474/59, the transfer made by Decree-Law
32/617/56 in favor of the Provincial Social Security Institute was issued. By
Decree 2481/59, an agreement between the Government and the Municipality is
approved.
- The reception given to the Apostolic Nuncio in San Pedro was extraordinary.-
Pregón newspaper of May 5, 1959. An extraordinary reception of unique
characters and rarely seen in this city was given today to the Apostolic Nuncio,
Mons. Dr. Humberto Mozzoni, who was accompanied by the Minister of
Government of Jujuy Pablo Balduin and the representative of the Military
Garrison-Jujuy Major Morgan. The distinguished visitor, who is a guest of honour
of the Provincial Government, was received in the atrium of the Parish Church of
this city by a crowd estimated at five thousand people. A special stage had been
set up at that location, while the Provincial Music Band was located on one side.
A huge crowd expressed its pleasure at the presence of the highest diplomatic
diplomat of the Catholic Church in Argentina, giving him a very cordial reception
that will remain in the memory for many years. The ecclesiastical authorities of
San Pedro, legislators and civil authorities and representatives of Production,
Industry, Banking and Commerce were seated on the stage. Special mention
should also be made of the presence of school delegations from San Pedro and
La Esperanza who participated in the event. The speeches were: First, the
Municipal Mayor of San Pedro, Mr. Raúl Saieg, who welcomed the Ambassador
of San Pedro, for having such high authority within his midst. Then Monsignor
Mozzoni spoke, expressing his pleasure at being in San Pedro and in the
Province, thanking the Bishop for such a significant demonstration of
appreciation and affection for the Christian Church expressed in his
presentation. The Farewell: He was seen off with little Argentine flags and
papers waved in the afternoon air, which gave a note of real emotion. It is worth
noting that they gave the Nuncio a vicuña poncho. Letter sent from Buenos
Aires, December 10, 1959 by Monsignor Carlos Mozzoni: “I have the pleasure of
writing to you to thank you for sending the photographs taken during my stay in
Jujuy. Although it was very brief, I have very fond memories of the city and
especially of its people who welcomed me so kindly."
1960
- This decade begins by turning San Pedro into a true city with beautiful
buildings, with monoblocks, with paved streets, with housing of all kinds built by
the Government, with a modern Municipal Slaughterhouse, a large number of
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lands of the La Esperanza Sugar Mill, Law 2591; standardized housing is built in
“Barrio 23 de Agosto”; a monument to Belgrano is erected in the Plaza that
bears the same name; the “San Pedro” Weekly is born; a base to the Virgin
Mary Help of Christians is erected in Puente San Pedro; new equipment is
acquired for the Cold Chamber of the Municipal Market; the Sampedreña
Association is founded Basketball; a new one is born
newspaper publication called “Tourism and Culture”. All this has occurred
especially in the first three years, since there was continuity of Government.
- April 6th. By Decree 7785, the Municipal Slaughterhouse Works were
awarded to Engineer Ulloa, for $7,293,733.
- Houses in San Pedro are awarded to: Olimpia Navarro, Ernesto R. Valdez,
Dora Duran de Zamora, Simona S. Lopez de Caras, Alberto Francisco Centeno,
Gregoria Riera, Doroteo Mayo, Pedro Toconas, Oscar E. Lopez, Teodoro E.
Candia, Esther Alicia Albarracin, Miguel Arika, Tomas O. Guzman, Teofilo
Jimenez, Eloy Jorge, Consolation Rodriguez Lara, Victor Gonzalez, Ceferino
Flores, Aldo Herrera, who thank the Government in thoughtful notes.
- By Decree 7986, the “Tendering of 35 Homes” in the current 23 de Agosto
neighborhood of San Pedro is authorized.
- By Decree 8035 a subsidy is granted to the “Sarmiento” Library.
- Law 2581, in the La Esperanza Sugar Mill, land is expropriated for the
Esteban Leach School.
- By Decree 8328, the work “24 homes in San Pedro” is approved.
- On May 1, new Councilors will join: Vicente Bognani and Ricardo Mengual,
who replace Díaz and Juan Gil Sosa.
- An Anecdote. The Director of the Mixed Normal School sends a note to the
HCD requesting an interpellation to the Municipal Mayor, “for having addressed
her in offensive and insulting terms”; the note is rejected. Surely both officials,
very attached to their obligations, had an unpleasant encounter (I think it is not
worth going into this fact that had an unusual repercussion in the media).
- Being Director of the Paterson Hospital Dr. Ignacio Baiud, Secretaries of the
DE Joaquin Fernandez and the City Council's Raul A. Morales, a meeting was
held to study the assistance that the Municipality could provide to the hospital.
- October 7th. Dr. Julio Antacle is appointed as a Magistrate.
- November 16th. Ricardo Mengual's resignation as Councillor for health
reasons is accepted.
- December 16th. Celestino joins as Councilor
Palaces.
1961
- Spanish Society. Board of Directors unanimously elected at the Ordinary
General Assembly, held at its Headquarters on July 23, 1961. President Antonio
Martinez Tellechea; Vice President Dr. Hector Legrand; Secretary Cesar Llanes
Cano; Deputy Secretary Armando Bravo Soraire; Treasurer Antonio Rodriguez;
Deputy Treasurer Antonio Fernandez; 1st Regular Member Juan Martos; 2nd
Regular Member Antonio Ciancio; 3rd Regular Member Segundo Taglioli; 4th
Regular Member Antonio Sanchez Rayan; 1st Alternate Member Justino A.
Chacana; Alternate Vocal 2° Fortunato Sanchez; Alternate Vocal 3° Victor
Goyeneche; Alternate Vocal 4° Miguel Angel Garcia. The Audit Committee was
made up of José Manuel Cortes, Ricardo García Rubio, Victor Gomez del Rio
and Raul Rene Sanchez. Honorary Jury Antonio Fernandez, Rafael H.
Capobianco, Guillermo Ortega Blesa and Julio Cesar Modena.
- Provincial Deputy Antonio Busignani obtains from the Chamber of Deputies a
Draft Declaration requesting the EP Request the National Government to begin
studies and exploratory oil drilling in areas of Jujuy. In April of that year,
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declared that there was exploitable oil in Caimancito.
- May 1st. Mr. Pedro del Milagro Olivera is elected President of the HCD.
- May 13th. The location of the Monument to General is authorized. Belgrano in
the square that bears his name.
- June 18th. By Decrees 535 and 534, the Paterson Hospital is expanded and
construction of School No. 4 in La Esperanza continues.
- July 22. A tribute is paid to the recently deceased distinguished neighbor and
great politician of San Pedro and San Salvador de Jujuy, Dr. Alejandro Vargas
Orellana.
- August 7th. The Municipality of La Mendieta makes the following note to the
Ministry of Government: "I have the pleasure of addressing you to inform you as
background or for any other purposes you deem appropriate, that on Saturday
the 5th of the following month. In the afternoon in the place called “Canchi” of
this jurisdiction, a political meeting of the Conservative Party was held in which
our Assistant Justice of the Peace was actively present in the company of Mrs.
Tita, … we are not interested in the performance of the latter..., but with respect
to Mr. Justice of the Peace, I believe that he should clarify his status as a public
servant or opt for what seems most appropriate to his claims as a citizen and not
as a political official in opposition to our Government.”
- 7 of November. He Municipal Budget Calculations,
Resources and Expenses amounted to $16,732,500.
- 23 of November. HE They build defenses in Arroyo “San
Pedro”, in front of the Juan XXIII School.- 1962
- At the beginning of 1962, Councillor Vicente Bognani died. On April 10, Mr.
Félix A. joins. Cossentini as new Councillor.
- April 26th. The HCD that was elected by the people receives the following
radiogram: "Inform him that by Decree issued yesterday by the Federal
Intervention, the expiration of municipal elective officials is declared and it is
provisionally arranged appoint a Commissioner Municipal.
You will receive a clarification note from Urban Commander de la Vega, Minister
of Government, in due time," the Council was thus dissolved following words
from Councilors Leiva, Sosa and Vargas.
- November 12th. The resignation of Dr. Ignacio Baiud as director of the “G. C.
Paterson”. Dr. Hugo Bustamante Cuevas is temporarily appointed to this
position, retaining his position as Director of the “Presbítero Escolástico Zegada”
Hospital in San Salvador de Jujuy.
- December 27th. The certificate of Higher Expansion Costs for the work
“Construction of the Slaughterhouse in San Pedro de Jujuy”, which amounted to
$136,630, is approved.
- December 27th. A subsidy of $185,473 has been granted to the Municipality
of San Pedro to purchase motors and technical elements from the Tucumán firm
ACNC for the rehabilitation of the Cold Storage Chamber of the Municipal
Market.
1963
- In 1963, the Hospital de la Esperanza applied the triple Salk injectable vaccine
for the first time in the country.
- Note. San Pedro de Jujuy, November 30, 1963. To the Advisor of the League
of Mothers of Families, Monsignor Sixto Villoldo, S/D. With our regards. The
Commission for the Foundation of Mary Help of Christians, Patroness of
Farmers, is writing to you, advisor to the League of Mothers of Families, to
inform you of the list of members of said Commission. President Adela Baiud de
Balduin, Secretary Laura Germano de Alonso, Treasurer María Ester Torres de
Falcón, Members: Hortensia E. From Zamar and Elena de Laspiur,
Collaborators Carolina de Fayos, Emma Isasmendi de Tache, Carlota V. De
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Jure de Zamar, Beatriz Fernández de Baiud. At the same time, we inform you
that we have cash deposited in the Savings Accounts of the Commercial Bank of
the North of this city, for the sum of $58,700 m/n acquired in the sale of
Contribution Bonds and profit obtained in the Agricultural Ball. At the same time
we would like to inform you that the sculptor Nicasio Fernández Mar charges the
sum of $50.00 m/n for his work of modeling the Image of the Virgin, approved by
contract for which the following are responsible: Monsignor Advisor, President
and Treasurer. We also inform you that in the near future we will be making
some donations to acquire funds and complete what is necessary for the work.
Once this work is completed and
Once the Balance Sheet has been approved by the Advisor of the League of
Mothers of Families, this Commission will be dissolved and a folder with all the
receipts will be delivered for its filing. We request that the League of Mothers
Commission be informed of the purpose of this Commission for the Foundation
of Mary Help of Christians, Patroness of Farmers, to be built in the Triangle
located at the intersection of the roads, Puente San Pedro to Salta and Río
Lavayén in the Agricultural Zone.
- January 8th. The certificate of unforeseen events for the work of “Expansion
and Repair of the Almirante Brown School” is approved by the Architecture
Department in favor of the Juan Pedro Malinar Company.
- January 15th. The Certificate of Variation in Costs for the Work “Defense wall
for the Juan XXIII School in Arroyo San Pedro” is approved in favor of the
Francisco Dios Pérez Company for $39,370.32 total for the work.
- January 29th. Mr. Zoilo Rocha is appointed commissioner of Aguas Blancas
and El Piquete.
1965
- Founding Act of the Ramal Basketball Association (later Sampedreña
Basketball Association). “In the city of San Pedro de Jujuy, Department of the
Province of Jujuy, on the twenty-fourth day of the month of April of the year
nineteen hundred and sixty-five, at ten thirty in the morning, the authorities of the
Basketball Federation of the Province of Jujuy met at the premises of the
Spanish Society, represented in this act by the head of the same, Mr. Jorge
Siufi, Mr. Juan Eduardo Tapia, Martín González, Leonardo B. Lara, and Jorge
Yécora Ibáñez in their capacity as President, General Secretary, Deputy
Secretary and Treasurer respectively and the session was declared open with
the attendance of its affiliated clubs: Tiro Federal de La Mendieta, Atlético San
Pedro, Sociedad de Tiro y Gimnasia y Esgrima Villa Crespo del Ingenio La
Esperanza, jurisdiction of the San Pedro Department, represented by Mr. Juan
Manuel Diaz and Raul Romero, Martin Herrera, Hector Rakovscky, Guillermo
Stephen and with the assistance of Messrs. Raul Elias Parussini Fernandez
(Chalican), Luciano Aramayo (Parapetí) and Hugo Aguad (Spanish Society).
Immediately afterwards, the President of the Jujuy Basketball Federation takes
the floor and states that this meeting is being held in order to unify ideas and
form the Ramal Basketball Association and requests the greatest collaboration
from all those present in this regard in order to spread and increase basketball in
this area. After exchanges of ideas between all those present, the Provisional
Commission of the aforementioned Association is formed by the representatives
of the clubs affiliated to the Federation: Juan Manuel Díaz and Raúl Romero
(Tiro Federal Argentino-La Mendieta), Martín Herrera (Atlético San Pedro),
Héctor Rakovscky (Sociedad de Tiro y Gimnasia) and Guillermo Sthepen
(Gimnasia y Esgrima de Villa Crespo). Among those mentioned, they must elect
a President, a Secretary and a Treasurer, being authorized to draft and prepare
the Statutes and Regulations that will govern the destiny of this Association, and
must in due time and as soon as possible submit them to the Federation for its
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Said Provisional Commission is authorized to bring together all entities not
affiliated to the Federation that wish to practice Basketball, establishing the
Department of San Pedro as the radius of activity and being able to affiliate, for
reasons of convenience and distance, other entities that are located outside the
aforementioned Department. Please note that the representative of the Physical
Education Department, Mr. Carlos Navarro of the Department of San Pedro de
Jujuy, was present at this meeting. The event being of no further concern, it is
concluded with the record that Mr. Jorge Dorra (Club Independiente de San
Pedro) subsequently appeared, and was signed for the record by all those
present after reading and ratifying the content of the Minutes."
1967
- Drilling of Well J begins in Caimancito. Cax 1, which two years later gave
Petróleo Jujeño (there is an extensive report on YPF).
- Telephones. Although those installed by the Leach brothers already existed
previously, it was not until January 8, 1967 that the following Decree No. 370-G-
67 was sanctioned: “During the visit made to this Municipality by Mr. Horacio
Walser Chávez, General Manager of the National Telecommunications
Company, he reported on the possibility of transferring the Automatic Telephone
Exchange currently operating in the city of San Salvador de Jujuy to this city of
San Pedro de Jujuy. To achieve this, community action by users is necessary,
through the contribution of sixty million pesos ($60,000,000 m/n). That this
contribution, which may be made in twelve installments, would be in the form of
a loan to said State Company, which would proceed to return it after (2) years of
putting into operation the central transferred to this city, which would have a
thousand lines. To this end, the Municipal Mayor called a consultative meeting
which was held in the Halls of the Syrian Lebanese Society, with numerous
attendees who unanimously approved the suggestion made known and offered
their fullest collaboration. Considering: "The entire nature and importance of the
management to be carried out, the success of which will unquestionably benefit
this population, makes it necessary for the Municipality to provide its full
support." For this reason, the Municipal Mayor Decree Art. 1°- The Municipality
of San Pedro de Jujuy shall adhere to the Plan mentioned in the introduction to
this Decree. Art. 2°- Create an ad-honorem ProCentral Automatic Telephones
Commission for the city of San Pedro de Jujuy, which will be made up of the
following people: Municipal Mayor, R. García Petruzzi; Secretaries: Secretary of
Government Luis M. Vagui and Secretary of the Treasury Juan G. Legrand;
Members Dr. Hector Garcia Legrand, Dr. Miguel Zamman, Oscar Jose
Fernandez, Miguel Soria, Antonio Vicente Ciancio, Pablo Balduin, Mario Salinas,
Eng. Carlos Melano, Dr. Camal Zamar, Segundo Taglioli, René Sánchez, Pedro
Bobán, Surveyor César Chamorro. Art. 3°- The Commission appointed in Art.
The former Deliberative Council will hold its meetings in the Hall of the former
Deliberative Council, which will be enabled for this purpose. Art. 4°- The
Commission is empowered to prepare user applications and carry out any
promotion to achieve the intended objective. You can collect the first installment
by issuing a provisional receipt which will be exchanged for the one issued by
the Municipal Treasury. Art. 5°- The Municipal Treasury under the supervision of
the General Accounting Office will collect the fees from each applicant,
depositing the respective amounts in the Provincial Bank in a special account
that will be opened for this purpose. He will keep the practice accounts and will
raise them to the DEM a monthly report which will be made known to the
Commission. Art. 6°- The Municipality will act in all management between the
State Company and the applicants. Art. 7°- Communicate, publish, send
authenticated copy to the Ministry of Government, Justice and Education and to
the National Telecommunications Company, archive. Roberto García Petruzzi
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- San Pedro and Santa Barbara move to industrialize. “Economic Action”
Magazine. The Departments of San Pedro and Santa Barbara are called to form
the largest economic emporium in the sub-tropical San Francisco Valley area,
initiated in agricultural work by José de Acuña, Ana María Iriarte and Martín de
Otero, radiating their spirit of progress and culture. Our mountains will be
covered with reservoirs, culminating in irrigation and hydropower, which is
becoming an urgent need to further fertilize our plains and repopulate our
forests, since paved roads are opening up at a rapid pace that connect our
production centers with large consumer markets. Wood conglomerates, large
charcoal ovens for Altos Hornos Zápla, factories for exporting sweets, a factory
for candied fruit, extraction of essences and vegetable oils, lead smelting with
mines in Santa Bárbara, a fruit dehydration factory. All of this is being channeled
through the Pro-Development and Promotion Commission to convey the
expression of these desires through the Provincial Government to the Federal
Investment Council through separate folders.
- Community Board for the Development of San Pedro and Santa Barbara. In
order to fight for the progress of the area, the Community Board for the
comprehensive development of San Pedro and Santa Bárbara has been
established. The organization is chaired by Mr. Pablo Balduin and was
established to respond to an economic need in which all San Pedro residents
must have a say. As an integral part of the environment, it expresses concerns
and hopes. This Commission requests consideration of the production, trade and
labour sectors. Our San Pedro is the whole and our economy is a part. If we
unite to serve it, we will truly and concretely make it a Pearl of the Subtropical
Valley of Jujuy. Let us work towards objectives specific to our region, thus
paving the way for development. Let us exploit our wealth so that our products
reach all corners of the country, as well as neighboring countries. Let us promote
the harmonious development of the districts of Arroyo Colorado, Arenales, San
Lucas, Santa Clara, El Piquete, Arroyo del Medio, San Juan de Dios, El
Quemado, Chalicán, etc. Let us elevate this city to the pedestal of production
with assistance, with culture and comfort for the whole family. Consequently, and
based on the fact that the National and Provincial Governments are coming to
our aid, we ask that the people become aware so that they can help in the work
that we must do, such as: taking advantage of our productive potential in its
entirety, without limits, without fear; that is, with enthusiasm and optimism. Only
in this way will abundance reach homes at all social levels in the area. San
Pedro is a city with experience, the way to take advantage of it is by joining
together to dialogue. The future will not be given to us for free, we have to
conquer it.
- August 2nd. Marta del Azar , Armida S. from Alsina and Viola de Vigo invite
the President of the Board of the Community of San Pedro and
Santa Barbara, to the Conference on the 4th at 6:30 p.m. In the Hall of the
Former Deliberative Council, the Tucuman poet and journalist Manuel Aldonate
will give a talk on a topic that is considered to be of a high educational level:
“The School and the Pan-American Ideal.”
- Newsletter "The Lion of the San Francisco Valley" On April 17, the Lions Club
was born, formed by a group of men and their respective wives who aspire to
progress for the happiness of all homes in the San Francisco Valley. The Lions
Club is made up of: Hector Garcia Legrand, Victor Mussa Charbin, Victor
Bordallo, Carlos Navarro, Rafael H.
Capobianco, José Anastasio Palacios, Hugo Falcone, Hugo Pérez Rojas,
Federico Idelfonso Gandia, Miguel Soria, Roberto Garcia
Petruzzi, Otto Carlos Stemberg, Leandro Jure, Pedro Suárez, Mario Oscar
Lorusso, Héctor Yanes, Luis Alberto Manero, Ángel Zaccheo, Miguel Ángel
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- “The Lion of the San Francisco Valley”, Newsletter No. 3. Director Pablo
Balduin. Dr. Otto Stemberg writes about the work carried out by this Club, which
includes: three strabismic children were operated on in a local sanatorium; a
young man was sent to ALPI (Tucumán) for care. Interview with the Chief of
Police of the Province. requesting the creation of the San Pedro de Jujuy Fire
Department. A young crippled man is given a prosthetic leg. A sick child is sent
to the Jujuy Psychiatric Hospital. Donation to the School Prov. No. 2 Sunday T.
Perez, an alarm bell. A Community Assembly is held to learn about the concerns
of the population and make them known to the Provincial Government. Donation
of a shelter in Providencia, valued at $472,087. Interview with the Governor of
the Province, Dr. Darío Arias, in order to request the completion of works for San
Pedro de Jujuy. Donation to the Local Radio Club of a transmitter valued at
$100,000. Donation of two fire extinguishers to the Industrial School. Donation of
educational materials to the El Fuerte School. A girl has her tonsils removed at a
local sanatorium. Two tickets are paid for the transfer of a patient from Bs. Ace.
to Saint Peter. We collaborate with the Municipality during San Pedro Week.
Delivery of a Flag of
Ceremonies to the National School of Commerce.
Donation to the School of The Fort of slates, shield and
gardening elements. Donation of 100 jugs to Caritas. Donation to the
Esc. Prov. No. 168 of clothing for students.
Donation to the School No. 112 of a sewing machine.
Donation to the Esc. No. 76 (Parapetí) of a gas stove.
Donation to the School National No. 113 of a projector flashlight. Donation to the
School Prov. No. 139 (Acheral) of a Ceremonial Flag. Two eye patients undergo
surgery. The provision of water for the Sauce Guacho school is being managed
with the Municipality. A suction unit for the anesthesia service is donated to
Paterson Hospital. Donation to the Kindergarten of the Esc. Prov. No. 2 of a
Ceremonial Flag. Study of the Palmar Hot Springs area to request improvements
from the Government. A sick child is transferred to the city of Salta for treatment.
A medicine requested by the Lions Club of Río Tercero is sent to be donated to
a sick person. Donation of a typewriter to the local police station.
Donation to the school for the blind of a accordion to piano. HE
gives young Cane a plaque as a tribute to his efforts when done creditor
of the 1st Prize in Science
made in Cordoba. Donation of ballasts to the School. Born. trade. Donation of
doors and windows to the School. Born. No. 58 (Providencia), for the
construction of a classroom. Donation of a set of slides to the School. Normal.
Interview with the Mayor to learn about his works plan. The funeral expenses of
a needy family are paid. Donation of a wheelchair to Paterson Hospital. Funeral
expenses of a girl are paid. We support the Happy Child Crusade by donating
$50,000. The works to provide drinking water to the school are completed. No.
136 of El Arenal. A patient is sent to the city of Córdoba for specialized
treatment. Telegram to the President of the Republic, requesting that the work
on the local Post Office be included in the new budget. An orthopedic corset is
donated to a patient. An audience is requested with the Minister of Public Health
to discuss issues relating to the health plan and to offer collaboration with it. In
addition, countless free medical services have been provided by ophthalmologist
and otorhinolaryngologist specialists. Glasses, medicines and clothes are
donated.
- Seen: Decree No. 370-G-67 by which an Ad-Honorem Pro-Central Automatic
Telephone Commission was created for the city of San Pedro de Jujuy, which
was made up of the following persons: Municipal Mayor Mr. Roberto García
Petruzzi, Secretaries: Sec. From Government Luis M. Vagui and of the Municipal
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Miguel Ángel Soria, Antonio Vicente Ciancio, Pablo Balduin, Mario Salinas, Eng.
Carlos Melano, Dr. Camal Zamar, Segundo Taglioli, Raúl René Sánchez, Pedro
BA Bobán and Cesar Chamorro. Considering: That the Commission has fulfilled
its mission and that the technical-legal requirements of ENTEL for the execution
of Civil Works require contracting with an entity with recognized legal status;
That the Union of Businessmen of San Pedro has resumed the initiative to carry
out this Work by offering to constitute itself in the Entity (with the endorsement of
the Municipality), The Municipal Mayor DECREES: Art. 1° -The Ad-Honorem
Pro-Central Commission, Automatic Telephones created by Municipal Decree
No. 370 G of January 8, 1967 is declared expired.- Art. 2°- Accept the offer
of the
Union of Businessmen of San Pedro de Jujuy to constitute itself as an entity
(with the endorsement of the Municipality) for the purpose stated above. Art.
3rd: Give thanks for the important and
patriotic services rendered to the Community, to the members of the former Pro-
Central Automatic Telephone Commission. Art. 4°: This Decree will be
countersigned by Mr. Secretaries of Government and Municipal Finance. Art.
5th: Communicate, register, publish and, with the prior knowledge of the
Revenue and General Accounting Directorate, archive. Jose Intendancy
Manuel Crespe.
1968
- That year, the measles vaccine was administered for the first time on a large
scale in the Province.
1969
- This year was very important for San Pedro, as it marked the beginning of a
new stage of progressive awareness in the union, social, commercial and
educational spheres.
- The San Pedro Branch of ATSA (Argentine Health Workers Association)
appoints the new authorities of its Board of Directors: President Felisa M. Diaz,
Vice-President Rogelio Ortuño, Secretary General Bonifacio Santos, Secretary
of Minutes Rosa Tolaba de Nieva, Sec. Press and Propagation Zaida Narriondo
de Uro, Treasurer Carmen Corrado de Correa, Deputy Treasurer Rene Hugo
Cayon, Members Lubina Escobar de Lagartera, Pedro Joaquin Lobo, Valeriana
Sosa de Cisneros, Yolanda F. Sarmiento, Josefa Salazar, Santos Ibarra, Natalia
M. From Gutierrez, Rosa Angelica Tejerian, Erminda Gutierrez de Mendieta,
Delicia Lara de Albarracin. The event took place at the venue, at 435 Alberdi
Street.
- There are three lists for authorities of the San Cayetano Neighborhood
Center. After a perfect electoral campaign, the number 1, composed of Aníbal
C., wins. The authors declare that they are in compliance with the provisions of
the DRAFT PENALTY ACT.
- In March, diplomas are awarded for several courses that were given in the
City Council Chamber.
- The San Pedro Regulatory Plan is being analyzed by the Provincial
Government (Governor Darío Arias), appointing a Commission of Experts to
issue a statement within a period of ninety days on the Plan in general and in
particular, where there was still no definitive criterion. On this occasion, the
Governor was accompanied by representatives of major national and provincial
departments and the Municipality of San Pedro, Mayor Mr. José Manuel Crespe
and Technical Advisor Engineer Carlos Melano.
- In March, during the Mayorship of Mr. José Manuel Crespe, the construction
of the Río Grande Sports Center was planned, on the land donated by the La
Mendieta Sugar Mill, located where route one begins at the San Pedro Bridge,
now abandoned. 1970
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Clara del Valle Abraham, Nelly Martos and Diana Ribotta were appointed as
members of the Municipal Culture Commission on an Ad-Honorem basis.
- This note was sent on November 5 to the Director of Culture Don Miguel
Ángel Pereyra, of San Salvador de Jujuy. “I have the power to address you in
order for you to interpose your good offices before the National Arts Fund for the
following reason: San Pedro culture is not promoted in accordance with the
progress and development of this city. The Cultural September presents a series
of cultural events in one week and it is a short time without much benefit to raise
the cultural level, stimulate or sow artistic concerns in our youth. The Palestrina
Choir, which was organized and successful in another era, has been dissolved
due to lack of financial support. At present, its members are very enthusiastic
about reorganizing it, as well as a Municipal Band and a free Music School. To
do this, it is essential to have suitable premises and to obtain them we propose:
1° the Municipality will provide the land to build the premises, 2° the former
Palestrina Choir will provide the piano, fans, etc. 3° We request that you let us
know through you if the National Arts Fund can help financially to build the hall,
in order to send plans and projects. Signed. Juan Carlos Matthews Mayor;
Miguel Angel Soria Secretary of Government.
1971
- March 23rd. The Centenary of the Birth of Dr. Guillermo C. Paterson (1871–
1971), which is why a series of celebrations were held in his memory. The
Tribute Commission was composed of: President Dr. Carmo Yazlle, Vice-
President Pablo Balduin, Social Secretary Dr. Otto Stemberg, Scientific
Secretary Dr. Ángel Escobar, Treasurer Miguel Ángel Soria, Members Dr. Juan
Carlos Mattews, Dr. García Legrand and Dr. Jobino Pedro Sierra e Iglesia, Mr.
Julián Fernández, Mrs. Lidia B. Beacco Plains.
- April 29th. Mr. Pablo Balduin is appointed President of the Municipal
Directorate of Culture on an ad-honorem basis. Empowering the same to
reorganize said Commission and propose its collaborators in the same capacity.
- May 7th. The Municipal Mayor decrees the creation of the Patersonian
Institute of San Pedro de Jujuy, dependent on the Municipality, which will be
administered by an Honorary Commission of three members who will alternate
annually in the Presidency of the same and will be composed of the following
people: Dr. Pedro Jobino Pedro Sierra e Iglesias, Mr. Pablo Balduin and Diego
M. Martorell, the latter as a municipal representative. The Patersonian Institute
of San Pedro de Jujuy is oriented towards the collection of background
information on the life and work of Dr. Guillermo C. Paterson, closely linked to
the history of the city, its industrial origins and its precursors, which will be
centralized in the Museum of the said Institute. The Members of the
Administrative Commission will perform their duties ad-honorem and the
expenses required by their activity will be charged to the “Unforeseen” item until
a specific item is allocated in the Municipal Expenditure Budget. They will also
issue internal regulations that they will submit for approval of this DEM. within six
months from the date. The work of historical compilation of Páterson's life was
done by Dr. Sierra e Iglesias, with whom he obtained his doctorate in History of
Medicine at UNTA.
- June 5th. Payment is ordered to Mr. Oscar Dalal, for the presentation of the
artist Bela Rozablum at the El Mundo Cinema Hall, on June 11.
- June 23. The Municipal Directorate of Culture is hereby established by
regulation, made up of President Pablo Balduin, Secretary Elba Suárez de
Lembo, Treasurer Antonio María Artero, Members Prof. Gladis Aragón de
Bernacchi, Dante Barbesini, Carlos M. Sequeiros and Raul Barroso.
1972
- On behalf of the Municipal Government, Dr. Leonardo Jure constitutes the
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Secretary Prof. Carlos Navarro; Treasurer CPN Eduardo Raúl Acosta; Members
Delia Amanda Laspiur, Carlos Sequeiros, Pablo Balduin; Carlos Torres, Dr.
Francisco Jure (h) and Sonia Taché.
1973
- A democratic period begins. This year marks another stage that has a
profound impact on the institutional life of San Pedro de Jujuy. Decrees:
3011/73 declares the public interest
Protection, Restoration and Propagation of native or exotic fish fauna. No.
3026/73, the Decalogue of the Rights of Minors is approved. No. 3036/73, Jujuy
is declared Altar of the Fatherland. No. 3038/73, the El Palmar Thermal Park
Commission is created. No. 3061/73, the Seismic Studies Commission is
created.
- May 28th. The HCD opens its sessions with the attendance of its Councilors,
Mrs. Nelly Roncaglia de Cecilia, Adermar Gálvez and Lucas Lafarías for the
Justicialist Party; Oscar Esber Dalal and Idalte Calamari for the Popular
Movement of Jujuy, Normando Alfredo Balduin for the Integration and
Development Movement (MID). The Secretaries of the Collegiate Body are Mr.
Hector Bazan and Ana Maria Humacata.
- Minutes No. 1 of the HCD, is signed by Normando A. Balduin as President
and Héctor Bazán as Secretary and the pages of the Minutes of the Book are
endorsed by the Notary Ar. Guillermo González Padilla, on May 31, 1973.
- A Resolution was unanimously approved, sending a note to the Municipal
Executive Department, requesting it to prevent staff from being subject to the
whims of those who hold authority.
- May 30th. There was no quorum in the HCD because they were missing
members of the Justicialist Bloc.
- June 5th. An internal political dispute within the Justicialist Party that ended in
a confrontation had a great impact on the community due to its novelty. A group
of young people from the “Peronist Youth” occupied the Municipal Palace to
protest the appointment of the Justicialist Mr. Raúl René Sánchez as Mayor.
They were led by the Secretary of the Deliberative Council, Mr. Héctor Bazan.
Councillor Ms. De Cecilia, in a session of the Deliberative Council, declared in
defence of the Secretary of the Body, Mr. Bazán, whose dismissal was
requested: “God willing, that your political life never puts you in the dilemma of
coming to the defence of other colleagues in the circumstances that he did,
following the dictates of purely Peronist ideals, he has acted with a pure heart”;
she also says that Bazán “will defend the leader of the Party, General Juan
Domingo Perón, and the Peronist youth, even at the cost of his own life”.
Regarding the case, Councillor Dalal said: “Our Block and I in particular have no
animosity or personal issue against Mr. Bazán, but we consider that the attitude
assumed by Mr. Secretary by actively participating in the takeover of our
municipality, as well as the dependencies of this Honorable precinct, is a matter
of public order that has violated principles of ethics and responsibility and that
has affected this H. Body, to the OF of this Commune and the Executive Power
of the Province, implicitly ignoring the appointment made by the same in the
person of the current Mayor." “A state of law has been established in the
country, and we must participate in it for the good of our community. For this
reason, we reiterate that the Secretary's actions have thrown overboard basic
standards of personal and administrative conduct that we cannot and should not
tolerate.” Then Councilman Normando Balduin states: “On behalf of the MID, my
Party and the Front 17 de Octubre in which we joined to respond to the call for
National unity made at the time by Mr. Juan Domingo Perón, and responding to
the doctrine of the Front that has guided me at all times, I consider: a) That the
events of June 5, which are public domain, in their first instance were due to a
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party; b) That the statements made by all the members of the Justicialist Block of
the H. Chamber of Deputies of the province, published in the newspaper Pregón
on June 7, suggest that the problem took the form of a confrontation between a
sector of the Justicialist Party and the P. AND. Provincial; c) That the request
published by the Eva Perón Justicialist Youth on June 13 in the Pregón
newspaper, confirms the confrontation and indirectly incriminates members of
the Justicialist Block of this H. Body, this being surely due to the participation
that Secretary Héctor Bazán had in the events; d) That the request signed by the
Peronist Youth published in the Pregón newspaper on June 16 ends the matter,
stating that the sector that occupied he Municipal Palace is or was
resolutely against the decisions taken by the DE and H. Cameraof Deputies
in use of their rights and powers,
supporting the facts and appearing again members of the HCD involved in the
case; e) That by carrying the same flags and ideals of struggle, I committed my
Block to the Justicialist Party with the desire to be able to form the Front that at
first could not be realized; f) That having accepted the fair play of the elections,
the mandate granted by the people to the authorities and the legislation that
governs them must be respected; g) That it is an institutional power of the DE
with the consent of H. Chamber of Deputies, appoint the head of the DE
Municipal and the latter to his collaborators, therefore their decisions must be
respected; h) That given the turn of events, it is not a question of questioning the
attitude from Mr. Bazán but to define the personal situation of the
members of this H. Body before the legally constituted Power of the
Province. For the above reasons I declare: According to the
Commitment made to the authorities of my Party and to the Justicialist Party to
work for our ideals while always respecting the political identity of the members
of the HC D., I cannot define myself for or against them just days before the
reunion of the Argentines, a memorable date that will occupy its deserved place
in American History, therefore I ratify my position of fighting for National Unity
and respecting the mandate of the ballot box and the sovereign laws of the
Homeland." (The Secretary of the Body, Mr. Bazán, belonged to a sector
opposed to the designated Mayor René Sánchez; fearing that the Mayor would
separate the followers of his sector from the Municipality, he led a group that
took over the building, installing a 200-liter tank where he stated there was fuel
that they were willing to ignite if their demands for stability for their people and a
change of Mayor were not met.)
- June 8th. The HCD calls for a Session to discuss the following agenda: 1st-
Reading of the previous Minutes. 2°-Reading of the Correspondence. 3°-Study
of the Project of organization
Internal presented by the Justicialist Party. 4°- Reconsideration of the annex to
the Draft Declaration of Income, Promotions and Advancements of Municipal
Workers and Employees presented by the MPJ Block. 5°-Study of the Draft
Declaration of Administrative Reorganization, Accounting and Tax Financing of
the Municipality presented by the MPJ. 6th- Study of a Project presented by
Councilman Lafarías. After a discussion of the Minority session, the MID
Councillor defined the issue by saying that if according to the Regulations a
session could not be held, therefore there would be no need to go to a vote on
whether or not to insert the actions in the Minutes, but he expressed that the
freedom of speech of a Councillor cannot be violated. The MPJ Bloc then
requests that the following be inserted in the Minutes as a Draft Declaration of its
Bloc: “It is unacceptable that the Councilors of the Justicialist Bloc, showing a
lack of seriousness and responsibility for the second consecutive time, have
stopped attending the ordinary sessions of the HCD, where guidelines should
have been established that make for the smooth running of the administrative
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a definitive position for the application of Decree-Agreement 1879/73, which
establishes the system of income, promotions, interim positions, substitutions,
etc., of the Municipal Administration Employees. The attitude of the Councilors of
the Justicialist Block is suggestive because it implies that the DEM is speculating
with time to continue making appointments that violate the spirit of the Decree-
Agreement to which we refer."
- Another session of the HCD It is proposed to name a street and build a
monument in honor of Eva Perón. Analyzing the possibility of returning the name
to 9 de Julio Street, the MPJ Block asks that another artery in the city be named
after Eva Perón and the MID believes that it should be the northern access to
the city; regarding a monument, the MID Councilor proposes that a request be
submitted to the Chamber of Deputies. Then, a request is made to rehabilitate
an Office for Retirement and Pension Procedures. The Justicialist Bloc asks that
the DEM be requested the files on market stallholders and Urban Passenger
Transport Companies.
- July 12th. The HCD requests priority treatment for the repair of access roads
to the city on Route 34, with the cooperation of the Provincial Highway
Department.
- August 9th. In the H,C,D. there is talk of one hundred houses in Alto la Loma,
built by the Vea Plan of the Mortgage Bank and a 5 hectare lake. who would
build the La Esperanza Sugar Mill where the Ejército del Norte neighborhood
was later established.
- September 27th. The City Council observes a minute of silence in memory of
the tragically deceased Secretary of the General Confederation of Labor, Mr.
José Ignacio Rucci.
- October 4th. Councillor Cecilia reports on an altercation she had with the
Mayor: "He raised his voice in an unusual manner and without the slightest
respect called me a liar."
- April 14th. From this date on, confrontations arose between Mayor René
Sánchez and the Deliberative Council and the Federation of Neighborhood
Centers in the persons of Ramón Carrizo and Luis Dillón and several
publications appeared in a provincial newspaper and in the city of Salta; this led
to the retirement of Mayor Mr. Sánchez, leaving the Deliberative Council in
charge of the Executive until April 22, 1974. On the 23rd, Mr. Alejandro Carrizo
takes office as the new Mayor.
- April 24th. The HCD authorities are President Mr. Ademar Gálvez; Vice
President Nelly R. From Cecilia; 2nd Vice President Lucas Oscar Lafarias. Upon
taking office, Mr. Gálvez thanked the Councilors for their collaboration and asked
them to continue working together in peace for the benefit of the City of San
Pedro de Jujuy. Then Councilman Dalal, for the minority says: "I appreciate the
deference that the Justicialist Block has had, which despite being the majority
has worked with us in complete harmony and above all with the desire to carry
forward the progress of San Pedro and as President of the MPJ, I offer the new
authorities of this HCD and also to the DE our most sincere collaboration.”
1974
- April 4th. A Common Education Primary School is created in Barrio Paterson
in the city of San Pedro de Jujuy and is assigned the number School No. 201
- In June, the “First Jujuy Symposium on Industrial Safety and Workplace
Accidents” will be held, to which the Council is invited for June 21 and 22.
- As there is an Ordinance on the obligation to display flags on buildings on
national holidays and to fine those who do not do so, MID Councillor Normando
Alfredo Balduin says: “The identification of a citizen with a symbol must be the
result of a deep interest and desire to be considered a participant and defender
of the principles and ideals that it represents; for this reason I consider that there
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consider that the National Flag, our highest national emblem, is the main symbol
of Argentinian identity that all men in the world who wish to inhabit Argentine soil
and feel they share its principles must identify themselves with, it would be
serious and painful for those who have in their hands the leadership of the
destiny of the citizenry, whatever the order or category, to find that there is a
people or sector that does not feel the imperative need to proclaim to the winds
on days of national joy their identification with the principles of Argentinian
identity. But this sad and serious fault should provoke a deep reflection among
the drivers of this town and lead them to consider that the hours spent in the life
of the citizens were sadly an attack against the highest ideals of the Homeland
and that this could disturb the principles that every Argentine must carry in his
heart and consider that this Argentine who neglects his identification on
important dates is a citizen who works daily for his country, with the hope that his
drivers will reward his principles. Therefore, it would be a profound error to try to
impose principles through laws, fines or persecutions. This procedure has had
many applications in our history, always leading to failure. For this reason, I
believe that at times when we talk about National Reconstruction, we are also
talking about the restoration of citizenship. For this reason, and for our mission
as representatives of the people and those responsible for their leadership, we
must try to establish in the hearts of each and every one of the inhabitants the
principles of Argentinism. This must be done by demonstrating a faithful
fulfillment of our obligations and not by punishing in a dictatorial manner those
who do not present themselves with the fruit of a long history of blood, sweat,
and Argentine tears, which is our blue and white flag.”
- Draft Ordinance of the Association of Professionals, the Justicialist Block with
the vote of the President does not approve it.
- July 1st. An Extraordinary Session is held to pay posthumous tribute to
General Juan Domingo Perón. The Justicialist Bloc only asks for a minute of
silence, in support of the national mourning and a note to María Martínez de
Perón. On the other hand, the Councillors for the minority express their feelings
stating that as Jujuy and Argentine citizens they occupy the Seat only to work
faithfully fulfilling the mandate of the people and demonstrate with this
Extraordinary Session their recognition of the Great Leader of Argentine
Justicialism.
- File 310-A-74, on subsidies to the Association to Support the National
University of Jujuy and the implementation of Scholarships for University Studies
for San Pedro residents. A very well defined but not concrete topic.
- File 167-B-74, a subsidy is available for the Sarmiento Library.
- August 29th. A meeting was held which was the longest of the period, the
Minutes consist of 22 pages and deal with various topics.
- 23 of September. In a session of the HCD by exemption from
taxes on a circus because it gave free entry to children from the city, the
minority alleges what a joy measure does not respond to
principles of advancement, progress and well-being for the citizens; that with that
money that is not collected, water could have been provided to a neighborhood...
In his statement, Councillor Balduin of the MID says: While this measure serves
as a palliative for our needy children, we must not forget that only true and
concrete solutions can bring them the happiness that I am sure all Councillors
wish for children. A big discussion ensues and finally the Minority Councillors
withdraw, leaving the session without a quorum.
1975
- April 17th. The Council joins in mourning the death of Commissioner Hugo
Salomón Guerra and Chief Officer Herminio Francisco Alvarez, who were
barbarously murdered by extremist elements.”
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the session, the National Anthem is sung and a minute of silence is held in
memory of General Juan Domingo Perón and Eva Duarte de Perón.
- Starting in June, the Justicialist Councilors' Block with its majority approved
several DE acquisitions, including a grader and a garbage truck.
- July 1st. A special session of the Deliberative Council is hereby declared
open, with the sole purpose of paying tribute to former President General. Juan
Domingo Perón; the Mayor, the Secretaries of the DE, Municipal Chiefs and
Employees and special guests were present.
- July 17th. A note is sent to the President of the San Pedro Athletic Club, Mr.
Juan Humberto Conde, requesting the soccer field to hold the “Evita” Children's
Championship and the “New Man” Youth Championship.
- July 26th. Tribute to Eva Duarte de Perón with a minute of silence. A
resolution of the Council is issued in support of the mourning caused by the
death of former Mayor Antonio Bernacchi, which occurred the previous day (25
–07
75) .
- August 21st. The HCD, despite the allegation of the minority Councilors in
clear statements, approves the accountability presented by the DE of the 1974
financial year (Minutes 10). This Act, whose allegations make up the history of
the development of our republican institutions, deserves to be analyzed in all its
content.
- September 18th. The public auction of vehicles owned by the Municipality is
authorized: two Alpino motorcycles, a Fargo truck, a Russian-made bulldozer, a
Caterpillar motor grader, and a FWD truck for asphalt irrigation.
- September 25th. A note is sent to the Director of Technical Coordination of the
Government, raising for study a request from Camilo Nebhen regarding the
possibility of installing a sawmill and a particle board plant in this city.
- October 11th. The Council meets to discuss a problem that had been made
public by the Municipality by publishing it in the pages of Diario Pregón, referring
to the direct acquisition without bidding of two trucks.
1976
- January 22, last Minutes of the HCD, No. 133.
- March 25th. Military Coup and Military Intervention of the
Municipality; at 10:40 a.m. in San Pedro de Jujuy, the Military Intervenor of the
San Pedro Municipality, Captain Ramón Diez del Valle, takes office.
- March 29th. The Interim Director of the Paterson Hospital, Dr. Máximo Gloss,
is requested to arrange for the formation of a Medical Board to determine the
health status of the municipal worker Fabián Rodríguez.
- April 5th. A note is sent to the General Manager of the La Esperanza Sugar
Mill, Eng. Jim Alberto Lord, requesting collaboration for the reconstruction of the
existing bridge over San Pedro Creek at the height of José Hernández Street.
- April 20th. Note is sent to the Chief of the 9th Section, Commissioner Benito
S. Martiarena, to notify Rina Ibáñez Cruz, for late payment of municipal fees for
a fresh pasta and cold cuts business.
- May 26th. The Director of Municipal Affairs is informed
Regarding the Municipality staff: Current Municipal Staff Total 298 Agents;
Relieved Staff 01 Agent; Staff who became unemployed 44 Agents; Resigning
Staff 07 Agents; Staff declared essential 28 Agents; Staff who will remain on
staff 270 Agents.
- 17 of June. Ten of the Valle confirms complaint against the former -
Mayor Alejandro Carrizo.
- 21 of June. It is sent Note of condolence to Mrs. Justa
Pastora de Conta, on the death of her husband Emanuel Conta on 06-20-76.
- June 6: A note is sent to the President of the San Pedro Santiago Melano
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Professor Ernestina Acosta, and to the Director of the Municipal Sports
Department, Mr. Héctor Abraham, congratulating them for the meritorious work
carried out in the patron saint festivities.
- July 16th. The President of the Federation of Neighborhood Centers, Mr.
Jacinto Jiménez, is informed by note that the current financial state of the
Province prevents new major works from being undertaken; that as regards
works of smaller amounts, these will be undertaken once the preparation of the
Budget is finished; that with regard to subdivisions, the main effort is focused on
eradicating the people who occupy Avda. Brazil and the inhabitants of both
banks of the San Pedro Creek, since its channeling will begin in early
September.
- July 20th. The Director of the School “Dr. Gustavo Subiría” Mrs. SM is
informed from Villena, the impossibility of donating the requested painting.
- July 27th. Eng. is informed. Carlos Melano and other ex
Mayors, the Intervention has arranged for the formation of the Gallery of Mayors
of San Pedro de Jujuy, with its inauguration planned for the celebration of the
Cultural September; for this reason, a half-length photograph is requested, if
possible taken during the time when you served as Mayor. (The task was
completed and was carried out by Ángel Aquino).
- July 30th. A note of thanks is sent to the Mayor
Municipality of Salta, Captain Víctor Abelardo Montoya, for his collaboration in
sending the Municipal Chamber Orchestra of that city to close the festivities held
during the “Week of San Pedro”.
- August 6th. The President of the Federation is informed of
Neighborhood Centers on city expansion projects, especially towards “El Alto”;
308 homes are being built at the southern entrance, to be completed in 1977
(these homes would be awarded by lottery).
- August 12th. Notes addressed to provincial, national and private educational
establishments, to invite the teaching staff to accompany with a delegation of 25
students with Flag and Escort, the central events in homage to General. Saint
Martin on August 17th.
- August 24th. The President of the Credit Cooperative Ltd., Mr. Francisco
Hilario Leiva, is informed that the Municipality has registered 68 industrial
establishments located in the city.
- August 31st. The Administrator of La Esperanza SA, Eng., is requested. Jim
A. Lord, the donation to the Provincial State of the land sector called R-2 in “Alto
San Pedro”, which will be used to develop the housing plans currently being
undertaken by the Government.
- On the same date, the aforementioned Administrator was asked to collaborate
in the construction of two bridges over the Avda. canal. May 25, to solve the
traffic problems in that sector.
- September 2nd. The following Decree is sanctioned: Seen: “The
Administrative Organization and Organization Chart of this Municipality
established prior to July 1st. by Decree No. 181-G-76 dated August 26th last;
and, Considering: That it is necessary to make the corresponding designations
of the Municipal Permanent Plant personnel, placing them in the respective
positions provided for in the new Municipal administrative organization; therefore
the Municipal Auditor Decrees: Art. 1°: Prior to July 1st, 1976, Municipal
Permanent Plant Personnel shall be appointed, in accordance with Annex 1
which is an integral part of this Decree, placed in the respective stepped
categories provided for in the new Administrative organization table (Annex 1 to
Decree No. 181-G-76) and with the corresponding monthly allocations
established for each case by the Expenditure Budget for the Fiscal Year 1976.
Art. 2°: For the purposes of the liquidation of their respective assets, the
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Rubén Héctor Caballero (position created by the new Communal Administrative
Order) and that of Mr. Municipal Accountant Ángel Zamar (recently admitted),
will apply as of June 21, 1976 for the first, according to memorandum No. 13/76
dated 07/16/76 and August 16, ppdo. for the second. Art. 3°: This Decree will be
endorsed by Mr. Secretaries of Government and Municipal Finance.
- September 3rd. The Head of the Catamarca Zone of the Directorate is
requested Commercial of the Company National of
Telecommunications, Mr. Carlos A. García, that instead of installing a public
telephone in the offices of the Municipal Market, it should be placed at either of
the two entrances to it, on Gdor Street. Tello or on Rogelio Leach Street.
- September 9th. The Administrator of Eng. is requested. The
Hope, Eng. Jim Alberto Lord, the donation of 53 Has. of demarcated land that
will be used to build the Municipal Racetrack in San Pedro de Jujuy (not
specified).
- By note sent to the Provincial Director of Statistics, Mrs. María Elena
Marcorelli de Olguín, regarding her summons, she is informed that she does not
have sufficient authority to compel her in any way. This fact is communicated to
the Under-Secretary of Government so that he can take the appropriate
measures. The aforementioned lady is also informed that the Municipality has no
information on the quantity of milk sold in the city.
- September 20th. The Director of the Paterson Hospital, Dr. Máximo Gloss, is
requested to appoint a Medical Recognition for the Municipality's staff.
- September 22nd. The Minister of Social Welfare of the Province, Dr. Ignacio
Ramón Peña, is informed that the Municipal intervention became aware of the
occupation by intruders of seven homes in the group called "177 Homes in
Barrio Albornoz", having sent on that same date a Radiogram to the Provincial
Director of Housing highlighting that the Municipality is not responsible for such
occupation. Later, a note was received from the Neighborhood Commission of
said neighborhood referring to the occupation by intruders of twelve of the
aforementioned homes, meaning that the previous figure had already increased.
- September 30th. The following note is addressed to the Rector of the
University of Jujuy, Monsignor German Mallagray: "The Municipal Intervention of
San Pedro de Jujuy and the Culture Directorate dependent on it, are pleased to
address Mr. Rector with the purpose of expressing their greatest appreciation for
the brilliant conference that he offered to the youth of schools in this city, on the
subject of Brushstrokes of Jujuy History. Without a doubt, his authoritative
concepts as a researcher and historian, as well as the high didactic level
imprinted in his dissertation, planted deep and clear values of patriotic, cultural
and religious order in the spirit of the students in attendance, values that in the
times that the country is living, are the essential and unrenounceable foundation
on which we must build the men and women that Argentina imperiously
demands today and tomorrow. They reiterate their gratitude to you and express
their certainty that your participation in the cultural work in which this Municipal
Intervention and the Municipal Directorate of Culture are engaged, has meant a
positive and very valuable contribution since the youth of San Pedro have been
able to access, through your words, a new and rich source of knowledge about
the history of our country. Signed. Ernestina Acosta, Municipal Director of
Culture.
- October 7th. The General Manager of Encotel Col. is requested. Silvio C.
Yorio, priority to the activation of the San Pedro Post Office Building Project.
- October 8th. The Chief of Section 9 Benito is requested
Martiarena, to reactivate the Volunteer Fire Department.
- October 20th. The Chief of the Salta Military District, Lt. Col. Carlos A. Molina
Colombres, authorization for the folkloric group Los Soldados de la Patria, made
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an artistic performance in our city on November 18. The event was motivated by
the Official Ceremony of laying the Foundation Stone of the building for the
House of Culture. - November 15th. The Ministry of Government, Dr. Darío
Mario López Iriarte, is requested to expand the drinking water network in the San
Francisco neighborhood to be financed with funds from the Communal
Development, which cannot be carried out this year due to factors arising from
different technical criteria between the Municipal Advisors and those of the
National Water Works. The patching and paving of Avda. H. Irigoyen, whose
amount amounts to the sum of $11,700,000, resulting in an insufficient amount
for
address its implementation as a consequence of the inflationary process.
- November 16th. The Municipal Polyphonic Choir is created
called Palestrina Municipal Choir. The members submit to official regulations
without any remuneration, motivated by their love of art. It is ordered that the
Director be remunerated and Joaquín Pérez Flores is proposed as such.
- November 20th. The correspondent of the newspaper El
Mr. Pablo Balduín announces the publication (for a period of five days) of the
following notice: Expansion of Pavement and Curb Gutter on Various Streets.”
- December 16th. The Under-Secretary of the Treasury is requested and
Economy accountant Fortunato Daher, the deregistration of a green space that
was occupied by the former Chinatown, by virtue of having managed to
eradicate the 80 families that lived in that place as intruders and having planned
to allocate the land to a comprehensive use that includes the construction of a
1st class hotel. Category and/or apartment buildings with shopping galleries and
public office premises.
- December 29th. The Mayor of Mar del Plata is informed that the members of
the 5th Year School Delegation of the Escuela Normal Superior Gral. José de
San Martín, who with his representative Prof. María Marta del Azar is traveling to
this seaside town on an end-of-year tour, is made up of 19 people; they also ask
for access to spas, cinemas, theaters, sporting events, museums, casinos,
nightclubs, parks, circuses, public shows and tourist places in general, under the
jurisdiction of this important commune, to be facilitated.
1977
- December 31: Congratulations are sent to Mr. Navarro and Mr. Cortasa for the
efficiency of their Construction Companies in the rapid and perfect execution of
the Construction of the Lined Canal and two Bridges on Avda. May 25 and its
termination ahead of schedule.
- January 27: The Ministry of Finance Julio Miguel Costa Paz is asked to
directly transfer to the Municipality the lands that are identified in neighborhoods,
with the purpose of expediting the ownership of the lands to people who have
pre-awarded lots in the neighborhoods: San Martín, San Francisco, Primavera,
Belgrano, San Cayetano, Dr. Espinoza, Patricios and April 14.
- January 31st. Troops are requested for the parade to the Chief of the
Jujuy Army Garrison, to be held on any of the National Days.
- February 7th. Ordinances are submitted to the Minister of Government Mario
Antonio López Iriarte regarding: Tax System; name change of the former Eva
Perón square; Regulations for taxis; mandatory registration of bicycles, delivery
tricycles and bicycle trailers and handcarts; modification of Articles of the
General Construction Ordinance; declaring of general interest and public utility
the works of expansion of the urban pavement to be carried out in various
streets of the downtown area and neighborhoods; construction of a curb in
Barrio 14 de Abril and Tucumán street; modification of an article of the Tax
Ordinance, regulating sewage connections and establishing the respective
penalties; exemption of Public departments from surcharges for tax debts, on
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- February 9th. On the occasion of the designation of a Plaza with the name of
General Martín Miguel de Güemes, the President of the Traditionalist Group
Gauchos de Güemes Captain Ret. is requested. Luis María Patrón Costas, the
donation of a bust and a plaque for its placement in the Plaza Homónima.
- February 13th. The President of the Italian Community, Eng., is invited. Pedro
De Michel, at the inauguration of the Place des Nations, where the Republic of
Italy has a monolith and a flagpole.
- February 14th. A note is sent to the Administrator of the La Ingenio
Esperanza, stating that in view of the existence of a formal offer of donations to
build a home for the elderly near the Agricultural Education Center, it is
necessary for her to ratify it in writing.
- February 15th. Miss Ana Beatriz García is informed that
There is a Commission called the Patersonian Institute, which is made up of
Pablo Balduin, Dr. Jobino Pedro Sierra e Iglesias and Martín Martorell, and the
Municipality is carrying out general remodeling work in the local cemetery,
delimiting the sector occupied by the Paterson family to build a Family Pantheon.
- March 28th. The General Administrator is informed. From Ingenio Río Grande
SA, Jorge Field, knowing that there are approximately 70 retirees who occupy
company houses, is offering to sell the number of lots in the Ejército del Norte
neighborhood of San Pedro that they need, suggesting that the company take
charge of the purchase as well as helping (whether with money or materials) so
that the retirees can build their homes. HE makes known at
the same time that the Wit The
Hope acquired 250 lots of that place, for Retirees to the
which will also help with construction materials and a sum of 3,000 to each one.
- April 6th. The Municipal Intervenor sends the Director of the National School
of Commerce, Mrs. Lidia B. Llanes de Beacco, recommendations regarding the
presentation of students on the occasion of the start of classes and the
upcoming Fiestas Patrias: 1) manly haircut for young men (no lower than the
shirt collar), 2° moderate length of skirts for women (no higher than the knee), 3°
as far as possible, occupy or suggest to male and female students the
occupation of their free time in healthy and useful tasks or distractions, avoiding
their attendance at irregular hours and much less in school uniform to candy
stores, bars, whiskey bars and in general to places not advisable for their age
and/or status as students.
- April 21st. The Under-Secretary of Government of the
Mayor Donato Luis Arenas Province, to issue a certification from the General
Accounting Office. of the Province, stating the amount corresponding to this
municipality in the concept of co-participation for National and Provincial Taxes
and whether or not they are affected as a guarantee for other credits. This is
necessary to elevate it to the Savings and Insurance Fund to process the
granting of a credit for $180,000,000, to finance the work "Expansion of
pavement and curbs on various streets."
- April 26th. Presidents of the Syrian Society are cited
Lebanese Society, Spanish Society, Bolivian Center, Paraguayan Society, Hindu
Community, Italian Community, to inform them about the Construction Project of
the Plaza that will be called "Of the Nations."
- May 24th. The Head of the YPF Geophysical District is requested Eng. Oscar
Rossi, the donation of an Entrance Arch at the northern entrance to the city.
- May 26th. The President Intervener of the Housing and Urban Planning
Institute, Dr. Carlos Rolando Masaccesi, is informed that the Construction
Cooperative called "Mi Hogar" is legally constituted by means of a Constitutive
Act of May 13, 1977 with the name of its members and its authorities, endorsed
by the National Public Notary Don Guillermo Gonzales Padilla.
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Grande de la Mendieta Sugar Mill, Jorge Field, that within the City Beautification
Plan, the construction of the Plaza de la Agricultura has been planned with the
patriotic and selfless contribution of the producers of the area.
- On the same date, the Director General of Ceremonies and Audiences-Military
House-Presidency of the Nation is informed that the Baptismal act of the
Presidential Goddaughter Daniela Claudia, seventh daughter by Raul
Valdivia and Candelaria Sanchez, was carried out
as was scheduled for last 15th of the cte. with a lucid
ceremony in the parish of Río Negro; it is also known that the wife of Captain
Diez del Valle, Mrs. María del Pilar González de Diez del Valle, acted as
Godmother. The Municipality donated the girl clothes and a savings account with
a deposit of $10,000. She also received a gold medal from the President of the
Nation, a copy of the Baptism Certificate and photographs of the ceremony.
- It is reported that in the General Güemes neighborhood, a plot of land has
been reserved for a school. (today Cáceres Monie).
- July 18th. The Head of Post and Telecommunications, Bernardo Ramírez
Gómez, is requested to expand the mail delivery service to the new
neighborhoods of Santa Rosa de Lima and Ejército del Norte.
- Mr. Pablo Balduín, as Historian, is requested to study and propose the date
that should be officially recognized as the “Foundation” of the city of San Pedro.
- July 22. The Under-Secretary of Government is requested to implement a
Provincial Document (Law or Decree) that officially establishes the date of the
city's founding as May 25, 1883.
- August 3rd. The Under-Secretary of Education and Culture, Ms. Ofelia Mícolo
de Sugrañes, is hereby informed of the situation of the educational
establishments in the city, citing the following: 1st - Provincial School No. 201;
2nd - Esc. Prov. No. 95 Alte Brown; 3° -Esc. Prov. No. 2 Sunday T. Perez, the
new School building is under construction;
4th-School. Born. Normal Sup. Gen. Jose de San Martin; 5th - School National
School of Commerce José Ingeniero; 6th - Esc. Born. of Technical Education
No. 2; 7th- School Prov. No. 221; 8°- Esc. National of
Technical Education No. 1 Colonel. Manuel A. Meadow;
9th-School. Prov. Professional No. 7
Felisa R. of Sanchez of
Bustamante; 10th Multipurpose Art Center; 11th School. Prov. No. 217
Aeronautics Argentina; 12th Esc. Prov. No. 203 John XXIII;
13° Esc. Prov. Professional No. 12; 14° Es. Prov. No. 212 San Francisco
Neighborhood Lions Club; 15th School National No. 58 Santiago del Estero.
There is no information on the National Agricultural Education Center.
- August 8th. In a note sent to the Head of the Company. of Services of RIM 20
Captain Jorge Landa, for the Cooperadora of the National School No. 83 on the
road to Piquete and parents of students who attend the same, request the
completion of procedures for the construction of the school building.
- September 11th. The celebrations of the National Farmer's Day and the
inauguration of the Plaza de la Agricultura were held, attended by the Governor
of the Province, General. From the Brigade (RE) Mr. Fernando Vicente
Urdapilletas, the Municipal Mayor Captain José Ramón Diez del Valle and
agricultural representatives. The idea and design of the Plaza was entrusted by
the Military Intervention of the Municipality, to the Agronomist Normando Alfredo
Balduin and the Architect Ramón Alberto Rossel. The commemorative plaques
were unveiled and a Thanksgiving Mass was celebrated by the Episcopal Vicar
of the San Francisco Valley of Jujuy, Monsignor Sixto Villoldo. The allusive
words were given by Rafael Capobianco representing the farmers, by the
Agronomist Manuel Pereyra representing the San Pedro Extension Agency INTA
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sung.
- September 26th. Mr. Pablo Balduin is requested to publish in the Pregón
newspaper the call for Public Tender for the acquisition of a dump truck, which
would be used to transport materials from the river, and a Pick-Up truck for the
Municipal Government.
- October 4th. The list of candidates for positions in the Justice of the Peace
Court is hereby sent; Jose Enrique Aguilar, Hector Hernan Albornoz, Antonio
Cesar Nieva, Carlos Serafin Lopez, Felipe Eduardo, Jorge Rene Perez, Susana
Noemi German Reyes, Jose Antonio Alberto, Miguel Angel Soria, Aldo Mario
Moyano and Monica Beatriz Velarde.
- October 6th. A sapling from the San Lorenzo pine is requested to be placed in
front of the San Pedro de Río Negro Mother Church.
- October 10th. On behalf of the Military Intervenor Capt. R. From the Tenth of
the Valley and the General Intendancy, a note of condolence is sent to the
Diocesan Bishop of Jujuy, Monsignor Dr. José Miguel Medina, for the death of
Monsignor Germán Mallagray.
- October 14th. Note sent to Mr. Clauver SRL, Copram Materials SRL, Cortasa–
Navarro, Demisa Constructions S.A., Armando Ferreira, Oscar Ganem, Gazzo–
Toril, La Esperanza Sugar Mill S.A., Jure Constructions S.A., Engineer Juan
Pedro Malinar, Tomas Ramon Miranda, Engineer Hugo Perez Rojas, Engineer.
Héctor Jesús Ulloa, thanking them for their contributions to the construction of
the Entrance Arch at the southern entrance.
- October 18th. The resignation of Prof. Ernestina Acosta from the position of
Municipal Director of Culture Ad-Honorem is accepted. Doris De Marco de
Ponce de León is appointed as Secretary of the Municipal Directorate of Culture
on an ad-honorem basis. On the same date, the resignations as members of the
Municipal Directorate of Culture presented by Dr. Clara Langhe de Falcone, Dr.
Cristina Lakatos de Rojas Villafañe, Mr. Santiago Melano, Mr. Leoncio Salgado,
Mrs. Mercedes Berdeal del Grosso and Mr. Ítalo Argentino Corrado were
rejected, who remain part of the new Commission as Ad-honorem members.
- October 20th. The Director of ENET is informed No. 1, Mr. Fausto Said, that
the Secretary of the Treasury, Rubén Horacio Crespe, was designated on an
obligatory basis to attend the cycle of Conferences on Institutional Management
in the Public Sector, organized by the General Directorate of the Province and
the Inter-American Center for Training in Public Administration (CICAP) of the
OAS, for which reason he is requested to kindly justify his absences as a
professor at that establishment, ... because he is on an official mission entrusted
to him by the Intendancy.
- October 28th. The Head of the San Pedro Gas del Estado Operations Base,
Mr. Humberto Luis Signorelli, is informed that the demarcation of the requested
land is authorized.
- December 14th. In San Salvador de Jujuy, the Provincial Director of
Architecture, Arq. Gustavo S. Bustamante, to a meeting where the events in San
Juan will be discussed and future anti-seismic precautions in our province will be
considered. Municipal authorities, construction companies, representatives of
the Professional Council and the Director of Civil Defense attended.
1978
- January 4th. The Municipal Traffic Department informs the Examining
Magistrate, Secretary No. 6, Dr. Ítalo Roberto Castro: that the traffic accident
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The incident that took place on the new National Route 34 (Pan-American
Highway) at the height of Los Claveles Street in the San Francisco
neighborhood, and involved personnel from the 9th Police Station. It is reported
that the route was finally opened on December 20, 1976 and that no road signs
were observed along its entire length.
- January 5th. In order to adapt the facilities of the Slaughterhouse, the Director
of the National Animal Health Service of the Federal Capital is requested to
provide a certified copy of the "Sanitary Digest", all legislation in force at the
time, bibliography and all types of advice for canine rabies control, especially
capture methods and procedures for eliminating dogs.
- January 16th. Military Intervenor Captain José Ramón Díaz del Valle ends his
term and is replaced by Architect José Ricardo Ducci.
- January 17th. Applications for old age and disability of Damiana Llanos and
Victoria del Carmen Salinas de Quirós are sent to the President of the Provincial
Social Security Institute, Dr. Miguel Ángel Cabezas.
- A photocopy of the Municipal Ordinance by which the names of members of
the Armed Forces and Security Forces killed in the fight against subversion are
instituted, is sent to the Chief of RIM 20, Colonel José María Bernal Soto, on the
nine streets resulting from the subdivision and urbanization of the former
Sarmiento Neighborhood, now called “Barrio Patricios”, among which are those
who were residents of this city.
- February 22nd. An ad-honorem Commission for the Third Centenary of the
Birth of General is organized. José de San Martin, made up of the following
people: Prof. Teresa B. C. de Baigorri, Gladys Aragón de Bernacchi, Pablo
Balduin, Dr. Raúl Zámar and Mr. Juan Teodolfo Sosa.
- On the same date, for the Urbanization Plan, the Head of the North
Geophysical District of YPF, Eng. Adrián de Cándido, a capping machine for a
period of 150 hours. The Municipality will be responsible for all costs of workers,
fuel and repairs to any damage that may occur.
- April 20th. The President of the Nation, General Jorge Rafael Videla, is
requested to sponsor the 7th male child of Luis Alberto Bravo and Juana Neme,
domiciled in Lote Retiro de El Piquete.
- April 28th. The attention of the Intendancy is entrusted to the
Secretary of Government Mr. Julian Joaquin Fernandez, while the incumbent
Arch. is absent. Ducci, who is due to attend a meeting of the IRAN
Subcommittee on Earthquake-Resistant Standards, to be held in Catamarca.
- May 17th. Chañi SRL is authorized to make the products it manufactures
available to the public attending the inauguration of the “Parque Natural Bajo
Moralito”, to be held on May 25 at 3:00 p.m., for which the Municipality installed
its own stand.
- June 27th. The term of the Intervenor Arq. ends. José Ricardo Ducci and
Inspector General Zoe Teodoro Olmedo is appointed in his place.
- On the same date, the President of the Syrian Lebanese Society, Mr.
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performance of a guitar recital by the concert artist Félix Argüelles.
- Undersecretary of Government Said J. Yapur, the donation of land for the
building of Professional School No. 12.
- June 28th. By Note addressed to the Manager of the Express
Panamericano SRL Mr. Ciro Livio Rossaniro, the Municipality supports the efforts
to implement automotive passenger transportation services between the city of San
Salvador de Jujuy and Yuto, Tartagal, Salta, Tucumán and Orán, which would
benefit San Pedro, which lacks them.
- June 30th. The President of the Provincial Directorate of Roads, Eng. Hugo
Roberto Scaro, to authorize the Company “Demisa Construcciones SA” awarded
the contract “Paving and patching of various streets” to expand the paving on 9 de
Julio Street.
- August 2nd. The Administrator of the La Sugar Mill is requested
Hope Eng. Jim Alberto Lord, the donation of an unused quebracho beam that was
used in the old Arrayanal water tank, for the construction of the roof of the future
House of Culture.
- 18 of August. It is constituted the Commission Municipal Celebrations
of the Party National Farmer: Honorary president
Municipal Mayor Insp. Gen. Zoe Teodomiro Olmedo; President José María Jure;
Vice-President Antonio Pellicer; Secretary César Roberto Márquez; Treasurer
Marcos Carrasco; Vowels: Agro. Manuel Pereyra, Dr. Angel R. Escobar, Juan C.
Alva, Maria Delia Sagra de Garcia, Julia Soria de Zarzozo, Elsa S. of Perez, Angel
Ruperto Aquino, Carmen Otaola and Luisa Rodriguez de Capobianco.
- September 6th. The Judge of the Labor Court is informed that the work
“Channelization of the San Pedro Stream” carried out by a construction company
was contracted by the Provincial Directorate of Hydraulics.
- September 19th. Mr. Zoe Teodomiro Olmedo ends his term as Mayor and is
replaced by Marcelo Amílcar Navarro.
- The President of the Rural Communications Cooperative Ltd., Mr. Pablo
Bernard, receives congratulations for the initiative to install a communication
service between rural areas and urban centers by means of radio link.
- September 21st. The resignation of Mr. Ángel Zamar to the position of Secretary
of the Treasury, with Rubén Horacio Crespe appointed as his replacement.
- September 25th. The resignation of the Secretary of the
Government of Mr. Joaquin Julian Fernandez, appointing Mr. Italo Argentino
Corrado.
- September 27th. The Under-Secretary of Education and Culture, Mrs. Ofelia
Mícolo de Sugrañez, is invited to preside over the opening ceremony of the 2nd
Inter-School Mini-Basketball Championship in 1978, at the Shooting and
Gymnastics facilities.
- November 7th. A report is submitted to the Undersecretary of Government, Said
Jorge Yapur, on the authorization to acquire the property on 9 de Julio Street,
Miguel Aráoz and Fascio, to be used as a “Historical Museum” of the city.
- November 21st. The Administrator of the La Esperanza Sugar Mill, Eng., is
elevated. Jim Alberto Lord, the list of sugarcane farmers who will donate a day's
worth of sugarcane harvest (1,600 tons in total), for the production of alcohol for
later sale to benefit the Special Education School. The note was sent by the Union
of Independent Sugarcane Growers of Jujuy and Salta.
- December 15th. The Provincial Director of Civil Defense Guillermo Giménez is
informed of the results of the Blackout Exercise carried out on November 20 in the
14 de Abril and Santa Rosa de Lima neighborhoods. This report is submitted by the
Coordinator of the Municipal Civil Defense Board, Diego Martín Martorell.
- December 20th. A certified copy of the Agreement signed between the
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Intervener of the Housing and Urban Planning Institute, Dr. Carlos Rolando
Masaccessi. La Esperanza and the Contractor Company “Giácomo Fascio”, for the
opening of a traffic alley parallel to the Moralito canal in the sector where 86 and
240 homes will be built.
1979
- The Head of OSN is requested San Pedro Carlos José Agüero District, to carry
out works to expand the Public Running Water Service in the San Martín
Neighborhood.
- February 5th. The Minister of Government, Ricardo José Aldao, is hereby
acknowledged receipt of the copy of “Fundamental Aspects of Counterintelligence-
Security”.
- It is reported that the Secretary of Government Ítalo A. Corrado will have in his
custody the required documentation as well as the instructions of the Municipal
agents.
- A note is addressed to the Secretary of Public Works to inform him that the
construction of the House of Culture is one of the works that requires special
mention.
- February 9th. The Provincial Boundary Commission Member Dr. Vicente
Cicarelli, Monsignor Sixto Villoldo, and Professor of History Jorge A. Biondi, Pablo
Balduín and Abraham Machicado, to discuss studies that would allow the creation
of a “Coat of Arms for the City of San Pedro de Jujuy.”
- February 13th. The Secretary of Public Health, Dr.
Alfredo Calvo the internment in one of the psychiatric rehabilitation care
establishments of Aurelia Centeno, of legal age (42 years old), with a certain
abnormal appearance in her figure, which makes one regret her eternal wandering
through the streets and public places of San Pedro, and that due to her condition
as a woman, the state of indigence and abandonment in which her life unfolds,
crudely reveals the moral and spiritual helplessness into which her deficient mental
state has plunged her.
- March 11th. Condolences are sent to Mrs. Sara Tolaba de Merlani on the death
of her husband Guido Merlani, a public figure with a well-known civic career.
- March 29th. The Ejercito del Norte Neighborhood Center and the parents
residing there, address the Secretary of State for Education and Culture, Mrs.
Ofelia Mícolo de Sugrañez, requesting the installation of a Primary School.
- April 9th. It is sent to the Provincial Director of Municipal Affairs Col. Hugo Rubén
León, note requesting that he manage with the Ministry of Finance the approval of
the Preliminary Project of the Santa Rosa de Lima Neighborhood Lot.
- April 26th. The Head of the Jujuy Military Garrison, Mario Alberto Irusta, is
requested to provide military troops to take an oath of allegiance to the Flag and/or
parade in this city on any of the national holidays.
- May 9th. The Chief of Police of the Province, Col. Mario Ángel Medone, the
performance of the Police Symphonic Band.
- May 14th. The President of the San Pedro Athletic Club, Norberto Rossetti, is
requesting a loan for the sports facilities to host some of the matches of the First
Interstate Football Championship “Dr. Coco Abraham”.
- May 16th. The President of the Syrian-Lebanese Society, Humberto Zámar, is
informed that the offer of the Entity to install children's games in the Syrian and
Lebanese squares on Avda. was received with great pleasure. May 25, as well as
collaborate with its maintenance and care.
- May 17th. The NOA Supervisor of the General Directorate is requested. of
Agricultural Education, Agr. Normando Alfredo Balduín, who, as the author of the
Agricultural Plaza Project, collaborated with students from the Agricultural
Education Center to install children's games in the area of the Plaza currently used
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Hope Eng. Lord, the acceleration of the sending to the State Prosecutor's Office of
the Province of the necessary powers, to register the donations of lands made in
favor of the Provincial State.
- June 4th. The President of the League of Parents, Rafael Capobianco, appoints
two representatives to participate in the Regional Seminar “The Responsible
Exercise of Parenthood”, which will be held in San Salvador de Jujuy on the
occasion of the “International Year of the Child and the Family”
- June 7th. Schools: ENET No. 1 "Col. Alvarez Prado", E. N. ET No. 2, Normal
Superior "Gral. José de San Martín", National Commerce "Dr. José Ingenieros" and
Multipurpose Art Center; participate in the Intercollegiate Chess Tournament in the
Syrian Lebanese Society.
- June 15th. The President of the Syrian-Lebanese Society, Humberto Zamar, is
requested to provide the room for the chess match of the "Intercollegiate
Tournament" organized as part of the official events of the "Saint Peter's Week" on
the 25th and 26th.
- The Jujuy Chess Federation and the President of the San Pedro Circle, Pablo
Horacio Balduín, are also invited to participate in this event.
- June 18th. Sent to the Director of the ENE School TN° 1, Fausto Said, an
invitation for the establishment to participate in the Intercollegiate Volleyball Day.
- June 19th. The Municipality of San Pedro and the Directorate
The Municipal Sports Department is issuing invitations to the following institutions
to participate in the Provincial Athletics Tournament that will take place at the
Shooting and Gymnastics Society stadium on the occasion of San Pedro Week:
Club Atlético Pálpala, Altos Hornos Zapla, La Esperanza Athletics Commission,
Jujuy Athletics Federation, Ledesma Athletics Club, Yuto Municipal Commission
and Río Grande Athletics Club.
- The Directorate of E. N. AND. T. No. 1, permission for 6th year student Rubén
Darío Salazar to participate in the Athletics Course that will be taught in the Federal
Capital by Prof. Eduardo Blanco, Coach of the River Plate Athletics Club.
- July 27th. Note sent to: Dean of Arms of the Heraldic College of Argentina - Mr.
José María Zarazaga Berenguer - Buenos Aires. In which Mr. Pablo Balduín, as a
Member of the Ad-honorem Commission for the Official Coat of Arms of San
Pedro, requests that the College take charge of developing a heraldic expression
for the city.
- August 6th. The Shooting and Gymnastics Society is requested to use its
facilities for the opening ceremony of the First School Sports Olympiad in 1979.
- August 24th. Mr. Minister Ricardo José Aldao is invited to the events to be held
in celebration of "National Farmers' Day", informing him that a social dance will be
held and the "Provincial Queen of Agriculture" will be elected.
- The city of San Pedro de Jujuy is declared "Provincial Capital of Agriculture."
- The Secretary of State for Agriculture of the Nation, Dr. Zorriaguieta, was also
invited to the celebrations and was present.
- August 20th. Information is requested from the Secretary of State for the Interior
regarding the possibility of providing accommodation and work for refugees from
South-West Asia.
- October 11th. The Governor of the Province is requested to
transfer under any title the fraction of ownership of the Municipality, to build the
building of the "Professional School No. 2 in "La Providencia".
- On the same date, the Secretary of State for Government was asked to remove
the land located between Santa Fe and Arroyo San Pedro streets as green space,
which is currently channeled from Alberdi Street to Avda. Tarcos in the Albornoz
neighborhood.
- November 30th. Dr. Domingo Antonio Masacessi is appointed Municipal Director
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promoted. Alberto Sáenz, the folder with the technical documentation prepared by
the Public Works Department for the "Encotel Building in San Pedro de Jujuy"
project.
- December 10th. The resignation of Dr. Ángel R. is accepted. Escobar, in charge
of Municipal Director of Culture.
- MUNICIPALITY OF MARCELO A. NAVARRO - September 1978 to April 1981 -
Works carried out in: 1) San Francisco Neighborhood Water Network; 2) Trunk
Pipeline in the Ejército del Norte and San Francisco Neighborhoods; 3) San
Cayetano Neighborhood Water Network, East Sector; 4) Rectification of the
extension of the Ejército del Norte Neighborhood; 5) Urbanization of the extension
of the Ejército del Norte Neighborhood; 6) Acquisition of two Dodge D-600 truck
chassis; 7) Acquisition of a Siam-Wabco motor grader; 8) Acquisition of a
Caterpillar D-60 bulldozer; 9) Leveling,
profiling and compaction of various streets in neighborhoods of the city; 10) “Curb
and pavement” project in two blocks of Tucumán street; 11) Purchase of the
property of the former Cooperative, on Hipólito Irigoyen Avenue and Aristóbulo del
Valle; 12) Adaptation of the property acquired from the former Cooperative,
carrying out repairs and constructions that allow it to be used by Municipal
Revenue, Provincial Revenue, Municipal Traffic and Motor Vehicle Directorate; 13)
Construction in the property of the former Cooperative of a shed for motor vehicle
workshops, with pits and concrete floor; 14) Drainage sewer project on the road to
Barrio Ejército del Norte; 15) In Barrio Sarmiento, construction of a bridge over a
lined ditch; 16) Filling of the old ditch in Bº Sarmiento; 7) Supply of electricity to
Barrio Ejército del Norte and water in public taps until completion of the work.the
red; 18) Cordon Project ditch in
STORIES 1
FROM SAN PEDRO DE JUJUY 1
Who was Don Pablo Balduin 2
WORDS OF THE AUTHOR 5
PROLOGUE 7
Geological era 12
Department Population 13
SOME ISOLATED FACTS 16
19TH CENTURY 17
1883 OUR ORGANIZATION BEGINS 22
Mission accomplished 36
1 .- Description and location 48
2 .- Infrastructure 49
3 .- Population and regional economy 50
4 .- Hot Springs 50
REMINISCENCES OF THE PAST 54
SAN PEDRO IN EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL AREA 60
March 20, 1977, farewell to the old building inaugurated in July 1906 63
281 years after the discovery of America 74
Santiago del Estero Bank 91
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Ana Maria Ramirez de Velasco 95
Sebastiana Ramirez de Velazco 95
Sebastiana Navarro de Velazco 95
Jose Lopez Velazco 95
PEDRO LÓPEZ DE VELAZCO, FIRST COLONIAL OWNER OF THE
LANDS OF SAN PEDRO 96
DON MARTIN DE OTERO 99
COLONEL GUILLERMO MARQUIEGUI 101
JOSE DE LA CRUZ OVANDO 103
Gaspar Aramayo 103
PAUL SORIA 103
ANGEL MARQUIEGUI 103
EUSTAQUIO MEDINA 103
Marcelino Sanchez de Bustamente 104
JOSE LOPEZ VILLAR 104
Peter Jose del Portal 104
MARTIN TORINO 104
PABLO CARRILLO 104
Daniel the Sheepdog 106
THE LEACH BROTHERS 106
DR. William Cleland Paterson 112
Salvador Canuto Martinez 114
SERAPIO S. SORIA 120
EMANUEL CONTA 125
JUSTINIAN CHOCOBAR 126
Luis de Santis 128
Dr. Carlos Undiano 129
PROFESSOR ROGELIA LOZANO 129
Dr. Christian Mikkelsen 135
PRIEST ANTONIO ROMERO 136
Dr. BENJAMIN SHEEP 136
EMILIO LOZANO 136
Historical tour of San Pedro de Jujuy 140
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1817 142
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1949 216
1950 217
1958 229
1967 238
1969 242
1972 243
1975 248
BIBLIOGRAPHIES CONSULTED 271

Concrete patching on various streets; 27) “Urbanización Alto la Loma” project; 28)
Relocation of families to a new development; 29) Construction and start-up of the
cold storage room at the Municipal Slaughterhouse; 30) Refurbishment of the Cold
Storage Rooms at the Municipal Market; 31) Refurbishments at the Municipal
Market; 32) Refurbishments at the Courts; 33) Refurbishments at the Sarmiento
Library; 34) Refurbishments at the House of Culture; 35) Support for Schools,
Sports Institutions and Public Welfare.
1980
- January 3rd. Municipal Director of Culture is appointed Ad-
honorem, to Pablo Balduin.
- January 6th. At the Temple of Saint Peter the Apostle, all the Nativity scenes and
neighborhoods of the city visit the baby Jesus.
- January 9th. Condolences are sent on the passing of
Ricardo García Rubio, to his wife Mrs. Rosa Malinar Vda. of Garcia.
- January 11th. The Director General is elevated. of Engineering and Architecture
Eng. Alberto Sáenz, Draft Agreement to be signed between Encotel and the
Municipality, for the financing of the "Encotel Building in San Pedro" project.
- January 23rd. The calendar of the Municipality's festivities is sent to the
Provincial Director of Tourism, Esteban Luis Lenz.
- On the same date, the Secretary of Government of the Province, Dr. Fayet
Llapur, was informed and requested that through him he consider of
the Superior Government of the Province, he
Offer to donate a fraction of land in Finca El Palmar formulated by the
signature Maria Lambrisca of Rocha and
Ernesto Rocha, which would be used for the tourist development of the El Palmar
Hot Springs.
- March 26th. Tribute to the wise Dr. Guillermo Paterson.
- April. Easter week. Religious events at the Church of Saint Peter the Apostle.
- May 2nd. The Director of the National School of Commerce, Mrs. Lydia Bertha
Llanes de Beacco, is requested to grant special permission due to the absence on
today's date of professors Virginia Elisa Heumuller, Lucía Mercedes Aguirre de
López, Dr. Camal Zamar and Accountant Alberto Macchi, so that they can attend
the official inauguration of the new building of the Municipal Revenue and Public
Works Departments, as well as the presentation of the Official Coat of Arms of the
city.
- May 8th. Thanks to the Chief of RIM 20 Col. Mario Alberto Irusta, the attendance
on the 2nd of this month of the Music Band of that Regiment, during the
inauguration of the new building of the Municipality and the Official presentation of
the Coat of Arms of the city. The event was attended by the Governor of the
Province, General. Urdapilleta, Col. also attended. Oscar López Rozas, who was
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- May 12th. Note is sent to the Provincial Director of Hydraulics Eng. Civil Abel
Behler, informing him of the state of abandonment in which the area where the
Ulloa Company is carrying out the work is located, requesting that he monitor it.
- On the same date, the Secretary of State for Government, Said Jorge Yapur,
was asked to process the release of the $129,643,200 amount entered as a loan
for the purchase at public auction of the property on Avda. H. Irigoyen and A. from
the Valley of the Ex.-San Pedro Agricultural Cooperative, and give it a new purpose
as a subsidy for the acquisition, remodeling and furnishing of the San Pedro
Hacienda House.
- May 23rd. The Neighborhood Center from Colonia El Acheral and the
Management and Teaching Staff of Primary School No. 139 “Sergeant Juan
Bautista Cabral” request the Provincial Director of Hydraulics, Eng. Civil Abel
Bahler, the solution to the serious problem created by the new formation of another
channel in the Lavayén River. - May 25th. Anniversary of the Official Foundation of
San Pedro.
- May 27th. The Government Notary, Ms. Blanca Irma de Alfaro, is requested to
prepare the Deed of the house acquired by the Municipality to be used as a
Museum, signed by Mrs. Julián Fernández and Otto Stemberg.
- May 30th. A note is addressed to the Head of District 17 of Encotel, Raúl
Gerónimo Colángelo, requesting that he intervene before his Superiors, reminding
him that the twenty-day period agreed upon for the transfer of the sum of
$126,803,319 to the Municipality expired on that date, in accordance with the
clause of the signed Contract and Resolution 926 Encotel/1980, of the General
Administration of that Company. These are expenses incurred by the Municipality,
which was in charge of the construction of the Post Office building.
- June 2nd. The Administrator of Eng. is requested. La Esperanza, as a
collaboration, a copy of the Deed of Transfer of Ownership of the so-called "Sala
de las Limas", located between the streets of San Martín, Lavalle, Fascio and 25
de mayo of this city; said property was sold by that administration to the Provincial
State
- June 19th. It is in charge of the Italian-Argentine Intendancy
Corrado.
- June 21st. Beginning of San Pedro Week with the Provincial Pin Pin Festival.
- The Pin Pin, a native dance that consists of "a dance that conveys the soul of the
children of this Jujuy region of love and feelings of gratitude, of submission to
authority, of rebellion against injustice, of fear of death, delicacy in the treatment of
women, of neighbors and in accordance with fate. The poetic song that is confused
with dance has an ideological background, it has extreme fantasy. It does seem
that the Chiriguano, the Tembeta or the Chaguanco were more cultured than in
other regions due to the more poetic meaning of their verses. One kills in defense
of love, infidelity is punished, the man's stance is as real as the humility of the lady
who admires and applauds the hunter of her man." "Pin Pin is the essence of
poetry made into guttural song and shows it with love to the beloved woman."
- June 29th. Religious festival in honor of the Patron Saint in a procession of
faithful through the city.
- August 1st. The Municipal Sports Department creates the Football Division made
up of Julio Angel Rios, Tulio Gatto, Ramon Domenech, Guillermo Deleatto,
Normando Varas, Jose Scarafily, Filiberto Carrio Coord. General.
- September 8th. On Farmers' Day, the Provincial Festival of Jujuy Farmers is
held. San Pedro was declared the Capital of Agriculture and on that day a Parade
of Floats is held around Plaza Belgrano, with Queens representing different farms
in the Province and also a parade of modern machinery.
- October, November and December: The Tomato Festival in Palma Sola, the
Storytelling and Folklore Festival at the "Sunchurrumpi" Folklore Centre in El
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- October 10th. The Boxing Commission is made up of Carlos José Agüero,
Ernesto Courtades, José L. Bravo, AP Jury, Carlos Angrisano, Hugo Paz,
Napoleon Tapia and Angel A. Saravia.
- November 3rd. The Municipality of San Pedro joins the National Immigrant Day.
- December 12th. Carlos Melano is appointed Secretary of
Government and took charge of the Intendancy on December 31, 1980.
1981
- January 29th. It was expropriated in Block F-2 of the historic Casa Hacienda,
whose owner was Dr. Otto Juan Carlos Stemberg.
- March 5th. Martin Rios is appointed Official Announcer of the
Municipality.
- April 10th. Dr. Héctor García Legrand is sworn in as Municipal Mayor and Mr.
Hugo Dante Calderari is appointed as Secretary of Government.
- April 14th. The resignation of Secretary of the Treasury Rubén Horacio Crespe is
accepted and Dr. Miguel Ubeid is appointed to the position.
The appointment of Dr. Camal Zamar as Head of the Legal Department is ratified.
- April 28 and 29. The resignation of Deputy Accountant Alberto Macchi is
accepted. The Directorate of Social Affairs is created by Decree 113-9-81.
- May 4 and 14. Hugo Vicente de Santis is appointed General Director of Social
Affairs of the Municipality and the functions of Rubén Horacio Crespe in the
position of Municipal Accountant are terminated as of May 1.
- May 15, the Municipal Director of Public Works, Mr. Armando Ferreyra, resigns.
- May 5th. Tobias Santiago Rojas is appointed Director of Traffic.
- May 18th. Lucia Mercedes Aguirre de Lopez is appointed Accountant.
- June 1st. The resignation of the Municipal Director of Public Works, Mr. Próspero
Millán Salazar Zelaya, is accepted.
- Arch. is appointed Secretary of Public Works. L. Damaso Alfaro.
- June 5th. The Directorate of Automobiles is created.
- On the same date, Mr. Carlos José Agüero is the head of the Boxing
Commission.
- June 18, the Culture Commission is formed: President Dr. Clara de Langhe de
Falcone; Vice-President María Inés Nóblega de Acosta; Secretary Delia Amanda
Laspiur Sammán; Treasurer Mrs. Vilma Costabella de Tais; Members: Elba
Agüero, Ramón Loayza, Agr. Leoncio Salgado, Norma S. by Giacoppo, Sara M.
from the Langhe of Vechetti.
- June 24th. Day of Mourning declared for the death of Dr. Camal Zámar Bandi.
- June 2nd. Norma Isabel Mora's resignation from the Sports Department
Commission is accepted.
- July 10th. Dr. Luis María De Aparici is appointed as Head of the Legal
Department.
- July 17th. Pedro Ataúche is appointed by Contract, in the
Sports Department.
- The Sports Support Commission was made up of the following people: Jorge H.
Dorra, Héctor Roberto Saka, Carlos José Agüero, Néstor Pedro Abraham, Dr. Juan
Modesto Albarracín Hidalgo.
- Mr. Tobías Santiago Rojas is appointed Head of Municipal Personnel.
- Dr. Domingo Antonio Massaccesi is appointed for State Events and Summaries.
- July 27th. The Museum's ad-honorem Administrative Committee is appointed:
President Pablo Balduín; Directors Dr. Pedro Jobino Sierra Iglesias and Prof.
Graciela Walter.
- July 28th. The Legal Affairs Directorate is created.
- August 4th. The Engineering and Planning Directorate is created.
- August 24th. Víctor Rubén Taglioli is appointed Director of Bromatology and
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Alberto Márquez, as Director of the Planning Department.
- September 7th. The “Chess Championship” being held in San Pedro de Jujuy is
declared by Municipal Decree to be of interest to the Municipality.
- September 14th. The use of tiles in the streets is being studied.
- September 22nd. Dody T. appointed Municipal Director of Tourism Medina
Grove.
- October 9th. The Municipal Intendancy is hereby entrusted to Hugo Dante
Calderari, who holds the position of Secretary of Government of the Municipality.
- October 12th. Dr. Agustín Albarracín Teulón is considered Guest of Honor, who
arrived from Spain to this city with the purpose of participating in the “First Jujuy
Conference on Medical Humanism”.
- October 15th. By Decree 262, the land of Parque “La Madre” was donated in
favor of the “Don Bosco Nursery”.
- December 1st. Pablo Balduin is appointed President
Administrator of the Historical and Architectural Museum of San Pedro de Jujuy.
1982
- January 1st. The resignation of Architect Liliana del Carmen Yazle is accepted
and Hugo V. is entrusted. de Santis the Secretary of Public Works.
- Mr. Hugo Dante Calderari is temporarily in charge of the Mayor's Office.
- January 14th. The Acting Secretary of the Treasury is Accountant Lucía M.
Aguirre of Lopez.
- January 21st. Dr. Juan Carlos Taché is appointed Secretary of Government;
CPN is appointed Secretary of Finance Raúl Ubeid; Director of Revenues at the
CPN Juan Humberto Conde.
- February 1st. The appointment of Pedro Atauche to the Municipal Physical
Education Department is hereby revoked.
- February 8th. The 1982 Carnival Celebrations Commission is appointed,
consisting of: Pedro Segura and his wife, Héctor Pedro Abraham and Mrs.
Hugo Miranda and Mrs. Victor Hugo Chavez and Mrs., Jose
Fernando Falcon.
- 10 February. HE accept the resignation of Director of
Planning Engineer Carlos Melano.
- February 12th. The preparation of pennants and purchase of trophies for the
winners of the South American Boxing Title match, boxers Ignacio Jesús Romero
and Lorenzo García, is in charge.
- February 19th. It is designated to integrate the COEM (Center for
Municipal Emergency Operations), to: President Hugo Dante Calderari; Chief José
Norberto Rafa; Assistants: Gloria Dalal and Silvia Díaz; Head of Operations: Pedro
Vicente Fayos and Jorge Alberto Avirovic; Head of Supply: Victor Taglioli and
Carlos A. Saravia; Intelligence Service: Arq. Luis Alfaro and Susana Schitong;
Alarm: Commissioner Hector Pineda; Order: Commissioner P. Pantaleon Castro;
Rescue: Of. P. Jose Benjamin Rojas; Attendance: Dr. Nicolás Eduardo
Vedia; Dr. Juan Modesto
English: Albarracin, Ercilia Benitez de Scaro and Elba Colombatti; Service: Carlos
Arnaldo Helguero, Miguel Saieg; Activities: Juan Carlos Guzman, Miguel Cabrera;
Diffusion: Martin Rios, Rolando Clavijo; Finance: Juan Bautista Duran and
Marcelino Duran.
- February 23rd. The Municipal Schools of Folklore Dance, Classical Dance,
Cultural Expression and Municipal Sports are created.
- March 10th. Mr. Carlos Saba Saavedra is the Municipal Coordinator of Culture
and Education.
- April 2nd. Administrative Holiday is declared in support of the start of the
Recovery of the Malvinas Islands.
- April 21st. Head of the Department of Culture is appointed,
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- May 13th. Decree on Limitation of Public Spending and Superfluous Expenses.
- May 20th. Dr. Juan Carlos Taché is appointed Sports Physician, on an ad-
honorem basis.
- June 21st. The position of Chief of Staff of the Ministry of Finance is created and
Raquel Angélica Ledesma Figueroa is appointed to it.
- June 28th. The Honorary Commission for the Centennial Celebrations of the
Official Foundation of San Pedro de Jujuy is created. President Maximo Glos;
Secretaries Yolanda Azucena Gomez, CPN Eduardo Raúl Acosta, Dr. Pedro
Jobino Sierra, Pablo Balduin, Héctor Pedro Abraham, Dr. Ángel R. Escobar, Dr.
Juan Carlos Gimenez and Prof. Graciela C. Walter.
- July 6th. The Municipality sponsors School No. 306 of Arrayanal.
- July 20th. A subsidy is granted to the athlete Oscar Alberto Barrionuevo to go to
Venezuela to participate in the Pan American Sports Games.
- July 22. A new Boxing commission is appointed, chaired by Carlos José Agüero.
- September 6th. The Multipurpose Art Center is commissioned to produce thirty
portraits in ceramic cement by Salvador Mazza.
- September 17th. Carlos is appointed Director of Personnel
Alberto Helguero; from Traffic to Alberto Ruben Avendaño; from Motor Vehicles to
Pedro Vicente Avendaño and from Heritage to Tobias S. Rojas.
- September 20th. Municipal Coordinator is appointed
Press and Public Relations Department ad-honorem, to César Horacio Liquín.
– Pedro Arpad Bobán is appointed Head of the Department of Economic
Development and Vicente Fortunato and Hugo L. Molina and Eusebio Antonio
Mora.
- October 4th. The “First Conference on Public and Human Relations” is held by
Hilda Felisa Delgado de González, Hugo Zámar, Mothjar Singh, Antonio Albornoz
and Domingo Antonio Masaccesi; all of them university graduates.
- It is authorized to print 100 Official Shields of the city, in sheets with colors.
- October 26th. Indian Ambassador Lakhan Mehrotra and Mrs.
- November 1st. The comprehensive renovation of the Deliberative Council
Chamber is ordered.
- November 15th. The “First Refresher Course” is given
for Provincial Police Officers”, led by Dr. José Alberto Guerrero and psychologists
Ercilia R. Benítez de Scaro, Mothiar Singh, Criminology graduate Andrés Della
Patrona and Dr. Domingo A. Masaccesi.
- November 23rd. Contact the CPN Raúl Ubeid and Víctor Rubén Taglioli were
commissioned to travel to the cities of Córdoba and Tucumán, in order to obtain
prices for cooling equipment for the municipal cold storage chamber.
- December 17th. The Municipality supports the Priestly Ordination of Miguel
Ángel Veliz, which will take place on December 19, 1982 at 7:30 p.m. in the San
Pedro Church of Río Negro.
- December 21st. The OF The Municipality requests the Provincial Government to
declare a plot of land belonging to Ingenio La Esperanza SA with 19 hectares
9,500 square meters of surface area, part of Lot 2-A located in La Urbana, of public
utility subject to expropriation, to be used as the San Pedro Industrial Park. The
Government agrees and through the State Prosecutor's Office takes possession of
the property.
- Mr. Fioravanti (Joaquín Carbalho Serante) and his wife were in San Pedro de
Jujuy and the Municipality declared them Guests of Honor.
- On December 30, 1982, an album with photographs of his ordination was given
to the new Priest Miguel Ángel Veliz.
- Works and Projects in the Municipality of Hugo Dante Calderari - 1982 – 1983:
Completed works: 1) Plaza Parque la Madre, general remodeling; 2) Remodeling of
the Sports Ground in the Las Maderas neighborhood; 3) Remodeling of the Plaza
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Slaughterhouse and Municipal Market; 7) Various remodeling works, in the Special
Education School; 8) Repairs and remodeling in the Provincial School 221; 9)
Expansion, construction of stage, tile floor, gates, general repairs, in the Provincial
School 212; 10) Cord
13) Pedestrian Bridge (excavation, columns, support, railings, wooden floor,
general painting) in Barrio Ejercito del Norte; 14) Drinking Water Supply Network in
Barrio Sarmiento, completion of works, enabling of the Service; 15) Leveling and
construction of sidewalk in
Church Bautista; 16) Leveling and construction of
sidewalk in Center Local Albornoz neighborhood; 17)
Refurbishment and
repairs at Professional Technical School No. 7; 18) Leveling and construction of
curbs at Tiro y Gimnasia; 19) Paving of Avda. Jujuy; 20) Cruz Mayor site in Cerro
de la Cruz; 21) Construction of a wall and stair fencing in the San Martín
neighborhood; 22) Decommissioning of a green space in the Las Maderas
neighborhood; 23) Decommissioning of a green space in the Albornoz
neighborhood; 24) Decommissioning of a green space in the San Francisco
neighborhood; 25) Decommissioning of a green space in the Providencia
neighborhood. Projects: a) Children's Park Plaza; b) Curb and gutter in Las
Maderas and San Cayetano neighborhoods; c) Curb and gutter in La Providencia
neighborhood; d) Curb and gutter on Pueyrredón Street; e) Curb and gutter in San
Martín neighborhood; f) Subdivision of the Bajo Moralito Zone, San Miguel Sector;
g) Preliminary project for the Bus Terminal; h) Preliminary project for the Social
Headquarters of Las Maderas neighborhood; i) Preliminary project for the Las
Maderas neighborhood Bridge; j) Preliminary project for the expansion of the
Municipal Palace.
1983
- January 7th. Architect Luis Dámaso Alfaro is appointed Municipal Director of
Public Works, retaining the position of Secretary of the same department.
- January 10th. The Department of Neighborhood Councils ad-honorem is
integrated with Víctor A. Avalos, Hector Ricardo Sanchez and Sixto Manzaraz.
- January 19th. The Chess Circle is awarded $4,000,000
monthly, to support the Chess School.
- January 21st. The broadcast of ten phrases on Radio LW 5 Libertador Gral is
authorized. San Martin, about the Argentine Youth Chess Championship that will
take place during the celebrations of the Centenary of San Pedro de Jujuy.
- January 4th. The Municipality donates new chess sets to the Chess Club and
declares the XXIX Argentine Youth Chess Championship of Municipal interest.
- January 25th. The “Carnival of the” Commission is integrated
Centennial” with Maria Ernestina Baiud de Falcon, Hugo Hector Chavez, Sonia
Tache, Orlando Charre, Maria T. The project was supported by the following
representatives: Alberto Fernandez, Jose Melano, Cesar Liquin and Reynaldo
Garcia. The parades take place on Avenida 9 de Julio in front of the San Pedro
Athletic Club, outside the city centre.
- January 20th. The “Centenary Year of San Pedro de
“Jujuy”. The Mayor is President of the Festivities Commission and is responsible for
minting ten 900 Silver medals with the Coat of Arms of San Pedro.
- February 3rd. A new subsidy of $3,000 per month is granted to the “San José”
Nursing Home.
- February 8th. The broadcast on Radio Ledesma is authorized
Regional Football Championship.
- February 12th. The organization of the “Centenary of the City of San Pedro de
Jujuy” Children's Mini-Soccer Championship is approved.
- February 21st. Dr. Juan Carlos Taché is entrusted with the
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to the Federal Capital. Hugo V. is appointed. De Santis Secretary of Government
and confirms the CPN in the position of Secretary of Finance Raul Ubeid.
- February 25th. José M. is appointed. AND. Melano Director of
Patrimonial.
- Dr. Juan Carlos Tache takes over as mayor. From the newspaper “Pregón”: “In
the framework of an act carried out in the late hours of yesterday afternoon in the
Deliberative Council Hall of the City of San Pedro, which was attended by the
Governor of the Province, members of his Cabinet, personalities of that city of
Jujuy and the general public, the new Municipal Mayor Dr. Juan Carlos Taché was
sworn in. “After the Oath of style whose request was made by the Minister of
Government, Justice and Education, Dr. Martin D. Jorge, the new head of the
Sampedreña Commune took the respective Oath from the new Municipal
Government Secretary Hugo De Santis, proceeding then to renew the commitment
in his functions to the National Public Accountant Raúl
Ubeid in the Treasury Portfolio and to Arch. Luis Dámaso Alfaro in the Secretariat
of Public Works, who were confirmed in the positions they held during the
Administration of Mr. Hugo Dante Calderari, former Mayor.
- Speech by the new Mayor: "Millennials of Indians and centuries of Spaniards,
Arabs and Italians, among others, make up the history of the fertile "Valle de San
Francisco." Today, in the present that I am called to lead, two circumstances come
together that force me, as an Argentine and a San Pedro resident, to devote my
energies to contributing from my role to achieve them as best as possible. The
Institutionalization of the Country and the Centennial of our City. The path has been
set and the goals are precise, so I must continue the work started by my
predecessor and I aspire to count on, as we have done until now, the contribution
of the community to the objectives of the common good and the development of the
city. This communal collaboration together with the support of the Superior
Government of the Province, will allow the construction of future works among
them: paving of the northern access of the city, paving of Avda. Brazil, school in the
Ejercito del Norte neighborhood, the National School of Commerce, the Bus
Terminal, expansion of the water intake in the Urbana neighborhood, privatization
of the Municipal Slaughterhouse, Sports Center in the Las Maderas neighborhood
(its completion). These works, of magnitude and profound significance for our city,
are completed with those already finished or in the final process, such as: Paving of
Avda. Jujuy, and its lighting, water network for the Sarmiento neighborhood,
construction of a pedestrian bridge for the Ejercito del Norte neighborhood and
another bridge in the northern extension of Vélez Sarsfield Street, 2nd stage of the
remodeling of Belgrano Plaza, remodeling of La Madre Plaza, remodeling of 23 de
Agosto Plaza, first stage, remodeling of San Martin Plaza, paving of Gorriti Street
(in front of the Tiro y Gimnasia Society), stairs for the San Martín neighborhood and
operation of the Economic Development Department in close collaboration with the
business entity of San Pedro, the Union of Commerce, Industry and Production.
Those of us who make up the Municipality of San Pedro are aware of the need to
put more effort, sacrifice and selflessness into rewarding taxpayers.” - Ends a De
Facto Period. Intendants since the Military Intervention: Army Captain Ramón Díaz
del Valle, since November 25, 1976; Inspector General. Police Officer Mr. Enrique
Morales, since January 13, 1978; Inspector General. Police Officer Mr. Zoe T.
Olmedo, since June 18, 1978; Mr. Marcelo Amílcar Navarro, since September 25,
1978; Mr. Ítalo Corrado, since January 8, 1980; Dr. Héctor García Legrand, since
September 10, 1980; Mr. Hugo Calderari, since January 12, 1982; Dr. Juan Carlos
Taché, since February 25, 1983.
New Constitutional Period: Interim Mayor, the President of the Deliberative Council,
César René Alberto, from December 10, 1983 to January 29, 1984. Mayor Mr.
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BIBLIOGRAPHIES CONSULTED
• Rojas Ricardo: Chapter Archive of Jujuy.
• Echazu Lezica, Mariano: Bibliography of Dr. Teodoro
Sanchez de Bustamante.
• Mora Alfonso Maria: “The Spanish conquest judged
legally and socially.”
• Dr. Jorge G. C. Zenarruza, Magazine of the Argentine Institute
of Genealogical Sciences.
• Monsignor Miguel Ángel Vergara: Studies on History
Ecclesiastical of Jujuy.
• Mora, Alfonso Maria: The Spanish Conquest.
• Monsignor Miguel Angel Vergara: Zegada Priest and
Patrick of Jujuy.
• Castor, Amalio Olmos: Historical Background.
• Dr. Joaquin Carrillo: Jujuy, Federal Province of Argentina,
notes on his Civil History (With many Documents).
• “Manuel Belgrano”, Association of Jujuy residents: Synthetic
Biographies of notable Jujuy residents.
• Aráoz, José Daniel: Board of Historical Studies of San
Jose de Flores.
• Seage, Antonio: “Origins of the Cult of Mary Help of Christians”.
• Lavillier, Roberto: New Chronicle of the Conquest of
Tucumán; Extension of the Conquest to the South.
• Dr. Salvador Mazza; “Dr. Guillermo C. Paterson” 1943.
• P. Antonio Larrouy: Documents from the General Archive of
Tucuman.
• “Laviller, Roberto; New Chronicle of the Conquest of
Tucumán: Consolidation of the Conquest in the North”.
• Bidondo, Emilio A.: History of Jujuy.
• Infante, Félix: Jujuy, in its origins, in its sacrifices and
in its men and women.
• Infante, Félix: Emanuel Eduardo Arias: His life, his drama.
• Villafañe, Benjamín: Motifs of the Jungle and the Mountain.
• Dr. Joaquin Carrillo: Civil History of Jujuy.
• Publications of the Archive Conservation Board
Historical of Tucumán. Prol. and Comment. by Manuel Lizondo Borda: Colonial
Documentation Relating to San Miguel de Tucumán and the Government of
Tucumán.
• Elevation, Publications of the Community Institute of the
Culture, “Constancio C. Vigil”, San Pedro de Jujuy, October 1967.
• Planned: “To the Mixed Normal School – Pillar of Culture
Sampedreña on its 10th Anniversary.
• Economic Action: Magazine of San Salvador de Jujuy.
• Magazine of the “Diocesan Marian Congress “80”, of San
Peter of Jujuy.
• Image, San Pedro de Jujuy Magazine.
• Diary “Clarin” from Buenos Aires Aires.
• Diary “North” of Salta.
• Diary “Jujuy Proclamation”
• “El Dia” newspaper, from San Salvador de Jujuy.
• Tierra Adentro, Magazine of San Salvador de Jujuy.
Ramal sings to the Homeland, San Viltipoco Magazine.
• The Pearl of the
Peter.
• Peace, Mark:
• Peace, Mark:
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• “Ledesma” Magazine.
• Minute Books and Papers of the Municipal Archive of San
Peter.
• Official Publications and Characterized Neighborhood Data
of the Middle.
• Provincial Statistics Directorate.
• Professor Teodoro Saravia: Geography of Jujuy.
• Historical Archive of Jujuy.
• San Pedro Municipal Archive.

TO THE READER
Disclaimer for the disorganized and uncorrected copies distributed for more
than 30 years
So that my notes on the Stories of San Pedro, or part of them since there is
still a lot missing, do not remain anonymous, that is to say that I hope they will be
useful to San Pedro “Capital of the Valley of San Francisco de Jujuy”, I have
decided to publish them using the photocopy system, the only one within my reach.
I typed the original, taking up all possible spaces, and I print it as it came out;
uncorrected, unlabeled, and perhaps with incomplete indexes. Time forces me to
do so.
But I think that the historian, the student, the researcher and the reading
public will find them useful. I do so in recognition of the prologue by the great writer
and friend Marcos Paz, who with his concepts gives value to the work. I apologize
to both the reader and my friend Marcos for the humble edition.
When I came here in 1942, because I was born in the city of Jujuy, my
neighbors told me that I was living in a town with no history. With these notes I
intend to begin the history of this today "proud city of San Pedro de Jujuy", which
celebrates approximately 250 years of active life since the Spanish colonization
and 100 since the Official Foundation by the Government of Eugenio Tello in 1883
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 PROLOGUE TO THIS FIRST PRINTED EDITION
Who was Pablo Balduin The History of Saint Peter The Limitations
3

The task
The results 4
WARNING
WORDS OF THE AUTHOR 5
PROLOGUE 7
SAN PEDRO DE JUJUY TODAY 1983 Geographic and Census Data
Geological era
Geography
Surface
Boundaries
Height above sea level 13
Main Rivers
Climate
Production and industries
Communication
Public Instruction

Department Population
Housing
Population of the city of San Pedro de Jujuy Areas of the Department suitable for
14
crops Industrial establishments
FROM OUR HISTORY
The place of San Pedro de Jujuy
Origin of the name of the city of San Pedro
COLONIAL ORGANIZATION
15
His actions in favor of progress
SOME ISOLATED FACTS 17
19TH CENTURY 18
The region 19
In the May Revolution of 1810 20
Minutes of March 8, 1818, during the struggles for independence 21
STABLE POPULATIONS
22
Age of Conquest
The San Pedro Ranch 23
ABOUT THE FOUNDATION DATE OF SAN PEDRO DE JUJUY 24
1883 OUR ORGANIZATION BEGINS 25
The people request compliance with the expropriation
Municipalities from 1861 to 1896 27
Municipal Commissioners from 1896 to 1918
Mayors from 1918 to 1983 28
Appointment of the first Mayor of San Pedro
30
Municipality of San Pedro de Jujuy - Act of incorporation
The Hacienda House, or San Pedro Room, or Leach Room 31
“The Abandoned Room”. By Oscar Augusto Berengan
The Official Coat of Arms of San Pedro de Jujuy 32
“Registration of the Coat of Arms of the city of San Pedro Province of Jujuy”
Municipality of San Pedro, years 1928 to 1932. Data for future analysis 33
MILESTONES OF OUR ECONOMY AND SOCIETY
The navigation of the Bermejo
34
The Bermejo River
Adventures and more
Don Pablo Soria navigator
Other pioneers
35
The Leach Brothers Navigators
The characters of the adventure
The expeditionary project 36
The expedition
37
“Going down the Bermejo” (Publications of the newspaper “El Día”)
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Mission accomplished
Resources of the Bermejo basin 39
Studies and background 40
General Belgrano Railway
42
Minutes of the Honorable Congress
Something more about our railway, according to Benjamín Villafañe 45
The railway to Bolivia
47
Speech by Mr. Cástulo Aparicio, defending his Project
The exploitation of Jujuy oil 49
Mineral smelting in San Pedro – Engineer Pablo Emilio Pasini Bonfanti The
50
Company
A reminder 51
The Thermal Park, a tourist potential of the San Francisco Valley of Jujuy
The Santa Barbara Thermal Park
52
Syllabus
1.- Description and location
2.- Infrastructure
54
3.- Population and regional economy
4.- Hot Springs 55
5.- Possibilities of using hydrothermal resources
58
REMINISCENCES OF THE PAST
An archaeological site in the city 61

The Mail and Telegraph The May Revolution In our city 62

List of Post Office Managers of San Pedro

63
Year 1943 - Background of negotiations for own building

The current post and telegraph building Blessing of the Building 64

Municipal Government's actions
“National Institute of Agricultural Technology-INTA San Pedro Agency” 65
SAN PEDRO IN EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL
66
AREA School No. 2 “Domingo T. Perez”
March 20, 1977, farewell to the old building from 1906 69
First Singing Teacher
70
Biographical information of Domingo Teófilo Pérez His actions
His Works
Requiem for a memory 71
Appointment of first Masters
“Don Bosco” Nursery School
72
Juana Manso Night School No. 9
José de San Martín Normal School Its history
73
A tribute to the 25th anniversary of the popular creation of the School 75
A passage from her story, a note by Myriam Mirta Macías 76
Gaucho Festival to cover the costs of a trip to Buenos Aires 78
National School of Commerce
79
Official Center for Minors No. 1 San Pedro
Agricultural Education Center 80
Civil Registry of San Pedro de Jujuy
THE CHURCH OF SAN PEDRO DE RIO NEGRO
81
The Parish
Data sources
281 years after the discovery of America
Manco Capac
The Victorious Cross
82
The Colonizers
Boundaries
Our Indians
Martyr Father Gaspar Osorio 83
Slow conversion to Christianity
Father Ortiz de Zarate
Virgin of the Rosary 84
Foundation of the First Reduction of San Francisco Javier
Foundation of Saint Ignatius
Augustine of the Scissors
This is how the Provincial Tax or Rate was born in October 1704. The construction 85
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Fort Ledesma, Chaco, Jujuy

The parish of the Río Negro Our Parish is created Our Priests 86

87
Scholastic Zegada Mariano Santibáñez Our Temple
Parish of Ledesma
89
Construction of the current temple of San Pedro Apóstol
The Inauguration on June 28, 1927 List of Priests 1793 – 1983 90
Biography of Monsignor Enrique Muhn, first Bishop of Jujuy 91
Reception in Sampedreña of the First Bishop of Jujuy, Monsignor Mühn
Vicariates of La Esperanza and La Mendieta
92
Parish of El Piquete
Parish of Saint Andrew
Episcopal Vicariate and temple architecture
Current Building 93
Public clock and turret of the Church
The Temple Naves
Subsequent tasks
The contemporary era 94
And in 1959
Diocesan Marian Congress – 1980
Honorary Titles of the current Bishop Monsignor Sixto Villoldo
95

96
“La Esperanza” Hospital San Pedro Hospital
In 1944, the Bank of Jujuy celebrated its 12th anniversary 97
98
About a Branch in San Pedro Banco de Jujuy, San Pedro Branch
Bank of the Argentine Nation 99
Santiago del Estero Bank
Northwest Cooperative Bank Ltd.
Northern Commercial Bank 100
Remodeling of the Plaza Gral. Manuel Belgrano – 1981
Provincial Queens of Agriculture
CONQUERORS, PIONEERS AND OUTSTANDING NEIGHBORS 101
Juan Ramirez de Velasco
ANA MARIA RAMIREZ DE VELAZCO SEBASTIANA RAMIREZ DE VELAZCO
SEBASTIANA NAVARRO DE VELAZCO JOSE LOPEZ DE VELAZCO 103

Pedro Lopez de Velazco, first owner of the lands of Gregorio de Zegada

104
The rebellions of natives continued 106
DON MARTIN DE OTERO 107
THEODORE SANCHEZ DE BUSTAMANTE 108
JULIAN GREGORIO ZEGADA COLONEL GUILLERMO MARQUIEGUI
MARIANO GORDALIZA 109

Manuel Eduardo Arías Manuel Perez de Uriondo Mariano Benavides 110

JOSE OF THE CROSS OVANDO

Gaspar Aramayo
PAUL SORIA
111
ANGEL MARQUIEGUI
MIGUEL PUCH
EUSTAQUIO MEDINA
Marcelino Sanchez de Bustamente
JOSE LOPEZ VILLAR
Peter Jose del Portal 112
MARTIN TORINO
PABLO CARRILLO
DANIEL ARAOZ 113
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THE LEACH BROTHERS 115
“The Leach Brothers and the Esperanza Sugar Mill” 118
DR. GUILLERMO CLELAND PATERSON The acts of his life 121
Salvador Canuto Martinez 123
SERAPIO S. SORIA 130
The murder of Serapio S. Soria, which moved San Pedro 131
Epitaph
What the Press said inside and outside the Province From the local 134
newspaper “La Esperanza”
From “The Voice of the North” of Salta EMANUEL CONTA
135
JUSTINIAN CHOCOBAR 136
Luis de Santis 138
Dr. Carlos Undiano 139
PROFESSOR ROGELIA LOZANO 140
His concepts on an Educational Reform 141
DOUGLAS DAVIDSON 143
JOSE MARHE JURE
144
Note from the Pregón newspaper of Jujuy
The recognition of those who knew him 145
Dr. Christian Mikkelsen
146
Dr. Juan Martin Sylvester
PRIEST ANTONIO ROMERO Dr. BENJAMÍN OVEJERO
147
EMILIO LOZANO 148
VICTOR ADASME 149
Historical tour of San Pedro de Jujuy 151
Year P Year P Year P Year P
1596 1870 1922 1955 244
1630-1750 1875 1 K- 1923 170 1956 246
1650 1876 1924 1957 247
1774 1877 1925 1958 248
1756 153 1881 1926 1959 251
1778 1882 1927 173 1960 252
1780 1883 1928 176 1961 253
1790 1886 1929 179 1962 254
1805 1892 158 1930 182 1963 255
1817 1897 1932 183 1965 256
1821 1898 1933 187 1967 257
1825 1899 1934 189 1968 260
1826 1900 1935 191 1969
1829 154 1901 159 1936 193 1970
1830 1902 1937 1971 262
1835 1903 1938 1972
1837 1904 1 An 1939 196 1973 263
1845 1906 1940 1974 266
1849 1907 1941 1975
1850 1909 1942 200 1976
1851 1910 161 1943 210 1977 272
1856 1911 162 1944 215 1978 276
1857 155 1912 1945 220 1979 279
1858 1913 163 1946 224 1980 282
1860 1914 1947 227 1981 284
1861 1915 164 1948 229 1982 286
1863 1916 1949 233 1983 289
1865 1917 165 1950 234
1866 1918 166 1951
1867 156 1919 168 1952 235
1868 1920 1 1953 239
1869 1921 1954 240
BIBLIOGRAPHIES CONSULTED 291
BIOGRAPHY OF PAUL BALDUIN 293

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