Judge Axtell Dies in New Jersey Residence
Private dispatch reports the death of Judge Samuel B. Axtell at his daughter Mrs. C M Phillips home in Morristown New Jersey the evening before. Born in Ohio in 1319 he studied at Western Reserve College and practiced law before moving west in 1861. He served in Congress representing San Francisco for two terms, was Utah governor in 1894 and New Mexico governor the following year, sat as a Centennial Exposition judge, and was New Mexico chief justice from 1882 to 1885 before settling in Santa Fe. His death is mourned by friends with wishes for peaceful rest. He was Pedro Perea's brother in law and main protector.
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Philadelphia
Coming Events Cast Shadows Over National Election Debates
A historical analysis notes that the national political contest of the upcoming year dominates editorials and news pages. Tariff reform, silver coinage, reciprocity, and figures like Harrison, Blaine, Cleveland, Hill, and the Farmers' Alliance shape public discussion, signaling an unusually heated and influential presidential race.
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Penitentiary board ousts Pedro Perea kin from role
Historical note recalls the 29th assembly action against the whitewashing old board of penitentiary managers. Pedro Perea's brother in law sought to stay as assistant superintendent but failed after protracted nomination delays by Captain Chavez. The board accepted his resignation amid allegations he altered records while serving as assistant manager.
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Board of Penitentiary Managers
Pedro Perea
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Pedro Peres
J. Francisco Chavez
Cupt. Chavez
Board of Managers
Vindication and political clash in New Mexico print
A lengthy editorial attacks Judge Leeds supporters and a New Mexican editor, alleging a false premise behind a court ruling. It cites a deceptive return from precinct No 8, claims party corruption, exposes historic letters from 1862, and references Governor Connelly and Canby amid Civil War era tensions in New Mexico.
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Leeds
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Supreme Court
Judge Seeds
Morehouse Parish
Creamer
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