Free Lance extols officials and doubles circulation
The Free Lance boasts four hundred copies issued last week and claims double the circulation of any Santa Fe newspaper. It thanks New Mexico press for numerous notices on its first issue and pledges to retain that friendship. It defends Edmund G. Ross and George W. Lane as excellent officials despite contrary views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund G. Ross
George W. Lane
Santa Fe
The
Free Lance
Press of
New Mexico
Apostate Democrats in a crowded political year
A brief note notes discomfort among power circles as Roger C. Spooner of Wisconsin and James A. Spradling of New Mexico are mentioned with comfortable placement amid a turbulent party landscape.
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Roger C. Spooner
Wisconsin
James A. Spradling
New Mexico
Free Lance praised for bold, unafraid voice in Tama
A revivalist in Tama Iowa asked his congregation who paid debts to stand. All rose except an editor who said he owed nothing because the congregation owed him on subscriptions. The Free Lance wins praise as the paper people want with invigorating tone and convictions.
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Tama
Iowa
Free Lance
Withal
Pressing claims and political forecasts from Santa Fe papers
The Albuquerque Democrat lauds a new paper as a people’s voice and hints J. D. Allan may be Santa Fe postmaster. The New Mexican’s anti corruption rhetoric is criticized, while Denver Republican editor N. P. Hill is cited amid shifting views on appointments and confirmations.
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N. P. Hill
Denver Republican
Santa Fe Maligner
Hill
Italian mine worker dies in San Pedro county
CreLestino ToMnELEINI, an Italian gentleman, died in this city last April from wounds received while employed in a mine at San Pedro, this county. Sheriff Frank Chavez appointed administrator of the estate. Paul Wunschmann, agent for the Travellers Insurance Company, handed a $1,000 check to the administrator two weeks ago after proof was furnished. The Travellers issued the check promptly and Wunschmann transmitted it to Hartford, Connecticut. The item extols life insurance and Wunschmann’s credit.
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CreLestino ‘Tomneleini
San Pedro
Frank Chavez
Paul Wunschmann
Travellers Insurance Company
Wunschmann
Prince portrayed as capable and impartial territorial governor
The Las Vegas Optic lauds Gov. Prince as an admirable executive who attends to substantial duties and adds social grace. It notes his sentimental devotion for New Mexico and asserts he will work impartially and tirelessly for all territorial interests, rivaling predecessors.
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Las Vegas
Prince
New Mexico
Silver City man named Mescalero agent succeeds Williams
W P McClure of Silver City becomes agent of the Mescalero Indians in New Mexico, succeeding M H Williams who steps down with commendation. Williams, a steadfast Democrat, leaves office with praise for hard work and diligence, having never begged for renewal beyond his term.
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W.P. McClure
Silver City
M. H. Williams
New Mexico
Mr. Williams
Majors Denounce Colonels in Constitutional Convention Row
A spirited assembly of majors and captains denounces the colonels as mean dog-robbers and lacking statesmanlike qualities for delegates. After a noses census, colonels are found to hold a large majority, prompting talk of promoting lieutenants and sergeants to gain a showing. Tun Fire Lance is holding its breath.
Tur Fren Lance Debuts in Santa Fe New Mexico
The Free Lance company led by president George Marsh and secretary H P Mckhevitt publishes Tur Fren Lance, Santa Fe's new paper. The first issue appears solid and the city, capital of New Mexico, is seen as ripe for a local newspaper.
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Santa Fe
Free Lance Company
George Marsh
H. P. Mckhevitt
New Mexico
Albuquerque Daily Democrat
Frer Lance at Picnic Sparks Editorial Row
A fragmentary complaint alleges publication of letters in the Frer Lance threatening privacy of Managing Editor Jxver Lane. The proposed picnic coverage sparks debate while references to Judge Long are absent. Gallagher advocates proceeding.
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Jxver Lane
Frer Lance
Judge Long
Gallagher
Editorial jibe on Indiana man as surveyor general
A critic dismisses rumors that an Indiana man will replace Hon. Geo. W. Julian as surveyor general. The writer cites Washington gossip and notes the assertion appeared first in Tur Free Lance last week, deriding the rival editorial.
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Indiana
Geo. W. Julian
Washington
Tur Free Lance
Juries And The Nelson B Rule In The Press
A Detroit Evening News clipping discusses jury behavior and public judgment, arguing juries face unpredictability comparable to lightning strikes. It notes widespread media condemnation of juries yet suggests the Nelson B rule has historically drawn harsher criticism from press and public.
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Detroit Evening News
Not Guilty Verdict Provokes Public Scorn Across States
The defense admitted Brule threatened Ida Corneau and planned as well as attempted to kill her, pawned his coat for 2.50 to buy a revolver, and wrote a farewell note. The jury returned a generally not guilty verdict amid public criticism of perceived impulsive insanity and juror folly.
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Brule
Ida Corneau
Ida
Publication day changes for Tir Free Lance weekly
The Tir Free Lance publication day shifts from Friday to Tuesday and will resume regular delivery. The surveyor general of New Mexico office is offered to a Missouri gentleman. if he declines, an Indiana man will be selected.
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Tir Free Lance
New Mexico
Missouri
Indiana
Axtell Said to Be Favored for New Mexico Chief Justice
Chief Justice hopeful S. B. Axtell of Santa Fe is praised as an able man with high legal attainments. Friends inside and outside New Mexico are mounting a strong campaign in his favor for the appointment. His former record is described as magnificent and a source of pride for supporters.
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New Mexico
Supreme Court of
S. B. Axtell
Santa Fe
Jupor AxTet
Supreme Court of New Mexico
Quarrel Between Wannamaker and Pastor Sparks Debate
The document alleges a dispute between Wannamaker and his pastor over tariffs and free trade. It notes clerks in the surveyor general’s office, cites Mr Long, Mr Jones, and Mr Tipton as capable, and endorses Jupor AxTet for the New Mexico Supreme Court post as highly qualified and broadly welcomed.
Voters to Decide New Mexico Statehood Amid Politics
The piece asserts that welfare is sacrificed by party managers in the constitutional move, while voters will decide at the polls whether New Mexico is admitted as a state. It warns managers will face accountability for any missteps and declares machine politics in New Mexico are over.
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New Mexico
Tipton urged to stay as translator in surveyor general office
Santa Fe residents urge Mr. W. M. Tipton to be retained as translator in the surveyor general's office regardless of who succeeds Hon. Geo. W. Julian. They praise his mastery of English and Spanish and his courteous service, stating the position is very important and affects public interests.
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Santa Fe
W. M. ‘Tipton
Surveyor General
Geo. W. Julian
Will
New Mexico
Peor
Pugilist Kilrain Praised as White House Bouncer
Mrs Harrison lauds Jake Kilrain as ideal grand bouncer for the White House noting his ardent admiration and boxing heft would suit presidential security.
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Harrison
Jake Kilrain
White House
General Sherman in Denver and mining misrepresentation
The article defends Denver residents as a public welcome for General Sherman on the 4th and rebuts claims by the New Mexican accusing it of harming mining interests. It cites John Gray disputing ore values and asserts the truth will satisfy the public, noting San Pedro’s valuable mines.
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Sherman
Denver
Queen City
Plains
New Mexican
Santa Fe
John Gray
San Pedro
Marriage of Mrs Olive Colvin Ennis to Wallace W Hite
Las Vegas Optic reports the marriage of Mrs Olive Colvin Ennis to Wallace W Hite of Lancaster Ohio. The ceremony was at 8 30 pm in Albuquerque at Mrs KM Garden’s home, conducted by Rev W R Connelly. The Optic offers warm congratulations and notes Mrs Ennis Hite’s literary renown and ongoing contributions to the press.
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Olive Colvin Ennis
Olive Ennis Hite
Ennis
Albuquerque
Wallace W. Hite
Tancaster
Ohio
W. R. Connelly
The
Baptist Church
KM. Garden
Optic
Hite
Las Vegas
Vegas Optic
Secretary Noble Tightens Pension Case Order
Secretary Noble issues strict enforcement of Order No 816 requiring written justification to advance pension claims and limits exceptions to cases of extreme destitution or near death. He warns attorneys and agents against improper applications and directs public disclosure of the regulation.
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Noble
Washington
James Tanner
Pensions
Pension Bureau
Application For Pardon for the Younger Brothers
An application for pardon of the Younger brothers was presented to Governor Merriam. The petition contains letters from eminent persons inside and outside Kansas, presented by S. Regan, Col. E. I. Rogers, Major W. C. Bro nagh, Mrs Tugman, Miss Etta Younger, ex-Governor Marshall, ex-Warden Reed, and others. Grounds cite the Younger family record as good and deserving clemency.
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Sr. Paul
Younger Brothers
Merriam
Regan
E. I. Rogers
Kansas City
W. C. Bronagh
Clinton
Tugman
Etta Younger
Independence
Marshall
St. Paul
Reed
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Jones
Tipton
St. Michael’s College
Brothers of the Christian Nahonls
Curgiculun
Leasona
Brother
Botulph
Hwandy
San Francisco
Albert Call
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Jack Conway
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