31 May 1890
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Newspaper
Deming Headlight
Location
Deming, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1890
Page
1
Fragmented OCR listing lawyers offices and public building notices across city blocks. Mentions include Sansed names and addresses such as Postoffice Building and St James with terms for board and lodging rates and guest accommodations. Historical advertising blend shows law firms, real estate, and public notices in a dense, period-voice catalog style.
Ex governor criticizes GOP memory of past actions while urging unity against prohibition, noting New Mexico statehood as central. The piece cites Democratic advances, tariff battles, and editorial reactions on party leadership and education, framing a period clash over policy and regional status.
The interview, conducted in Washington, reports D. Coon’s views on the 1890 campaign for New Mexico statehood. He criticizes the recent Legislature for actions harming public lands, education, and justice, while urging vigorous organizing to elect a pro statehood congress and secure admission amid opposition from Republicans and local leaders.
Fragmented OCR notes detail political conflict and public sentiment over a statehood movement, referencing figures like George Watlington and local officials. The piece mentions upcoming conferences, Septembers, and efforts to present a credit to the city amid turmoil, with oblique references to a local republic and newspapers reporting official proclamations.
An exiled Sanita Forum critic denounces actions by state leaders and calls out perceived abuses of power by the governor and legislature. The piece alleges bias against Native Utes and criticizes electoral rhetoric, urging unity among territorial citizens before Congress. A separate note mentions a proposed railroad from Springer to Elizabethtown by a Northeastern capital-led company.
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