30 Jun 1898
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Newspaper
Santa Fe New Mexican Review
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1898
Page
1
The page presents a string of letters and commentary touching on New Mexico affairs, national politics, and party outlooks. It references Populists, Republicans, and the American Peace movement, noting mining interests, county governance, and the influence of the press on public opinion.
The text depicts a readers’ appeal urging patriotic support for a new nation. It references funds, donors, public response, and hopes for responsible leadership and unity among citizens and groups. Mentions Republicans and efforts to rally support for national goals and sacrifices.
The year event at Arkate Men settlement in New Neviow and San Scanen on July 3 promises major significance in the southwest. A large attendance is expected with many guests from across the United States. Gatherings of this kind could boost regional growth and draw attention to the area’s development.
The 1890s agricultural outlook cheers farmers with strong Western harvests and ample grazing in the Southwest. Wheat prices cause unease yet last year’s crop sustains finances, while improved rains lift corn, oats, and marketable sheep and cattle. Months ahead, new wheat expected to reach markets by October, with Nebraska and nearby states poised for steady supplies and independent pricing. Public appeals urge landowners to demonstrate patriotism and support local efforts.
A fragment from a 19th century paper laments editors and officials in rival newspapers denouncing the administration. It notes editors urge Democrats to criticize Republicans and mocks purported impartial commentary during June days, reflecting partisan publishing norms and human nature.
The bill granting New Mexico lands for support of public institutions and schools ahead of statehood has passed Congress and been signed by the president. The public land donations benefit western states and could aid New Mexico through careful selections of parcels and acre numbers.
The piece attacks Senator Stewart for defending silver mining profits from San Miguel in Mexico while criticizing the crime of 73. It argues that higher silver prices benefit mine owners and the river mines, with miners overlooked and a bias toward dividends for owners.
A speaker pleads for territorial funding to cover the costs of enlisting and maintaining 73 volunteers for U S cavalry. The article notes funds are lacking until the legislature acts, compares to Colorado's prior self funding, and urges local business and residents to advance money for soldiers to serve before government reimbursements.
An article extols sugar beet farming in New Mexico highlighting benefits for farmers. It claims stable demand for beets, steady prices per ton, and home-fed byproducts, with Eddy as an industrial growth example. It details yields, costs, irrigation needs and the broader community profits.
Fragmentary report notes rough life for riders and forced marches through Cubs. The text sparsely hints at comradeship and weariness during training or movement, with unclear references to events and names.
A damaged reminiscence rails at population size and record significance. It laments U S actions in the Philippines and criticizes leaders, Monroe doctrine supporters, and constitutionalists as gloomy and disunited while forecasting disaster.
Free silver senators and representatives in Congress denounce the proposed imperial policy while the people back the administration. The rapid deployment of shop volunteers and the swift uptake of the new war loan underscore public backing for the current policy.
Public Instruction officials state teachers must attend a county normal institute or an approved institute within the year of teaching. The opinion declares that employing a teacher without the required attendance certificate violates the law and such individuals should not be hired in New Mexico.
The territorial superintendent notes that in districts where most children are Spanish speaking teachers must know English and Spanish to reach pupils and use the Spanish books adopted by the territorial board. He states Spanish language study is compulsory as the law authorizes bilingual texts for common schools.
Captain Llewellyn of the 1st U S volunteer cavalry, currently in front of Santiago de Cuba, resigns from the territorial bureau of immigration. Governor appoints a replacement, noting Llewellyn expects to be out for several months and a successor with full time to duties is needed.
June 24 report from El Paso notes the first mile of track on the Alamogordo and Sacrament Mountain railroad is completed. Engines run to the depot at Alamogordo and the first division nears the Sacramentos. John A. Eddy oversees heavy grading as surveys and plans proceed for broader regional development.
A periodical advertisement extols Pierce's Favorite Prescription as essential for prospective mothers to ensure strong healthy babies. It claims the medicine strengthens female organs, prevents weakness, and supports vigor during pregnancy, praising a Lisbon, New Hampshire doctor and urging purchase through medicine dealers. It also promotes Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a gentle laxative to address constipation.
A Cochiti Gold Mining Co. group led by A. Coram of Roston and C. Posey of Bland toured the Albemarle project near Santa Fe. Coram reported rapid cyanide plant progress with 250 ton daily capacity, initial output around 150 tons, and water secured from Praria Canon. The payroll last month reached 16,000, and extensive new buildings rise as Albemarle aims to make Santa Fe a regional supply hub for Cochiti wealth.
A special Santa Fe Board of Education meeting discusses committee appointments, tax levy for schools, and staff matters. Resolutions authorize a five mills tax on property for school funding and designate the clerk to certify the levy. Seferino Baca to lead a census of school children. Meeting adjourned for a public gathering on the first Monday in July.
Weekly transacted entries show names of settlers and acreages in districts near Rio Grande, including Juan Maes, Tibareio Gallegos, Rafael Maes, Miguel Coe, Costas To dis, Padilla and others. Section details reference Rancho and mining claims near Rio Hor district.
In Santa Fe County district court accounts against Santa Fe Gas and Electric Light Company were postponed to Thursday June 30. In Rio Arriba County Judge McFie granted a temporary injunction restraining water use from certain acequias in the Rafer Martin v. Jusb Agustin Sandoval et al matter. The court also issued a writ of habeas corpus in another case and a separate proceeding involved obtaining money under restrictions.
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