Railway floods and bank robbery in the era
A wide array of brief items note recent floods damaging Pennsylvania railways with losses around 1 750 000 dollars and a daylight bank robbery by two cowboys in Telluride Colorado netting 20 000 dollars. The text also covers political races, New Mexico claims of Spanish American leadership, and a flood toll near 10 000 deaths at Johnstown.
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Turep
San Miguel Bank
Telliride
Colo
New Mexico
Arizona
Confronting a Constitutional Convention Split
Republicans stall on proposed convention base of thirty six Democrats and thirty seven Republicans amid quorum issues. The Free Lance criticizes past territorial appointments, notes Democratic influence, and implies a partisan fight over seats while praising former officials for creditable service.
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Democratic Executive Committee
Griffin
Republican Committee
Political tensions and irrigation boom in New Mexico
The Free Lance notes Santa Fe county debt issues and a $15,000 interest on railroad bonds, plus a Santa Fe railway extension dispute. Governor Prince proclaims a constitutional convention for 1889 with August elections, urging capable delegates and nonpartisan patriotism. The piece credits irrigation efforts by Maxwell grant canals and Pecos projects, highlighting strong land values, new towns, and job prospects. It cites critiques of The New Mexican by the Citizen and quotes Ohio politics debate between Governor Foraker and Congressman Butlerworth, warning against factionalism.
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Thin Free Lance
Menver News
New Mexico
Albuquerque Democrat
Santa Fe County
Santa Fe Southern
Second National Bank
Prince
28Th Legislative Assembly
Santa Fe
Maxwell Land
Springer
Rio Pecos
Chicago
Pecos Irrigation and Investment Company
C. B. Eddy
The Postmastership Race At Santa Fe
The Postmastership column lauds John Allan for Santa Fe postmaster, praising his residence local ties honesty and integrity. It notes other candidates but urges recognition for Allan and his potential for broad public satisfaction.
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Santa Fe
John 1. Allan
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Ohio
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Tim Fran Lance
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New Hampshire
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United States
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Manchester
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Lincoln
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Folsom
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White House
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The
Free Lance
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New Mexican
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Albuquerque
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Butterworth
Cincinnati
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Rocky Mountain News
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Architest
Palace Avenue
Governor
Academy of Our Lady of Light
Sisters OF
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Donoghue & Monier
Santa FE Brick Yards
Santa Fe, N.M
San Francisco Street
Santa Fe, N, M
Cerrillos Fiouse
Carrillos, New Mexico
Carpenter & Builder
Don Gaspar Avenur
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