13 Sep 1884
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Newspaper
Lincoln County Leader
Location
White Oaks, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1884
Page
1
The Lincoln County Leader endorses the Republican platform's stance against frauds under the pre emption and homestead laws. It urges exposure and punishment of scheme entries, supports DOJ action, and praises Republicans for strengthening law enforcement, while noting risks for guilty individuals regardless of wealth or rank.
A letter from Col. Breeden to the Republicans of the 3rd district triggers criticism across all districts. Supporters say Breeden defied the Territorial Committee and attempted to shift power, while critics insist the May Convention misled Santa Fe delegates. Republicans vow to hold Breeden to his record and push for a renewed party life.
In a brief unsigned item readers are told that all red headed girls carry a color teddy style and that Location avtices and Proof of La bor Manke can be had at the Leanzn of fee.
A fragment notes Maise’s strong win for the Republican ticket seen last Monday. It claims Governor Robie secured a clear margin above 15,000 votes and states every Republican Congressman was elected.
A long review of grants from Spain and Mexico, titles to minerals, and the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. The piece argues current owners did not gain mineral rights by historic grants but by U S government gifts, which it says were improper. It cites fraud, disputed surveys, and calls for Congressional action aligned with the Republican program.
The Albuquerque Journal frames White Oaks as a rich growth area, with I B Purgusson outlining Lincoln County’s vast resources. He cites cattle influx from Texas, timber on foothills, high quality coal near White Oaks, and near boundless iron ore. He predicts rapid settlement, gold mines, and rail or stage links to Albuquerque.
The piece contrasts Hamilton and Cleveland figures, noting both had famous romantic links named Maria. It claims Hamilton confessed and sought forgiveness, while Cleveland stayed silent and faced debate over his moral standing, with Harmilton dying in a Democratic debauchery incident.
The Texas governor grants parole to Emile Francois, a white creole, for marrying a lighter skinned woman with alleged African ancestry. The decision is criticized as unconstitutional releasing a prisoner but not restoring citizenship or witness status, seen as defiance of the federal government and a sign of ongoing resistance in Texas.
The widow of ex Senator James Harlan died at Fortress Monroe last week. She was mother in law to Secretary for War Lincoln, and her husband served as Interior Secretary under the President at the time of the assassination. New York City notes tall building counts with a 16 story tallest block and a Hower garden. A bank cashier tells a speculator to “govern that scheme” and dismisses an elderly associate.
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