09 May 1885
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Newspaper
Lincoln County Leader
Location
White Oaks, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1885
Page
1
The letter from WM. CAFNEY condemns a November 1884 Leaner libel as groundless and aimed at election defeat. Cairo suspends Le Bosphore in exile while editors attack Communists as fools or knaves. Reports note Gen Irwin McDowell’s declining health and expected death, and Commodore Gannison’s passing with wealth left behind.
The Nesmith family case ends with Lara's hanging at Las Cruces on Thursday last. A confession accusing Pat Coghlan is deemed a fabrication, as witnesses identify Coghlan and Dave Woods in opposing roles and Lara’s statements contradict the charge. Canvassed details show a contested tale amid postmurder inquiry.
Mr G Pitman Smith, a former St Louis attorney now in Albuquerque, travels to Washington to protest the Territorial Delegate Joseph's Missouri style endorsements. Critics charge self announced picks lack popular support, urging consultation with New Mexico voters and opposing non resident control. Smith departs tonight with protests in hand.
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