Winds Weaken GOP Minority Trim In Senate Fight
The article notes John M Palmer’s election to the U S Senate strengthens a Democratic minority while adding Alliance Senators Peffer of Kansas and Kyle of South Dakota to the fold. It warns that even with eight majority members the Republicans still face fragile power, citing the force bill as an example of partisan leverage and public backlash from the recent election.
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Alliance
Peffer
Kansas
Kyle
South Dakota
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Quiet steering committee frames incorporation plan
The fifteen member incorporation steering committee proceeds without loud rhetoric, as business leaders steer the process in a practical manner. Supporters of progress hope for success, contrasting with past town meetings that devolved into generic harangues.
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Incorporation
Shand
Friends of Progress
Hundreds Apply for Land Court Judgeships Amid Act
The report notes over 300 applications for posts created by a land court act to settle titles, with about two from Indiana. It suggests the G O P rule of appointing spoils seekers remains, as many office seekers clamor for offices.
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Congress
Indiana
Recalled congressman mocks socks during campaign
Recalled Kansas congressman Rockless Simpson faced charges about his attire as he campaigned. He argued against tariffs while humorously defending his bare ankles and knee-high hose stance, provoking debate on his policies and personal image.
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Rockless Simpson
Farmers Alliance
Kansas
jMomlés
Housers
Annapolis
Senatorial route poem critiques dooms U.S. Senate
In Cotterrell commentary, Cadirell lauds Gen. Palmer for refusing to win election by deals. The piece ridicules Senate politics as a path to the underworld, mocks the Senate as tainted and urges skepticism about political bargaining. It warns readers against supporting corrupt methods and questions the dignity of the forum.
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Ftas
Cadirell
Gen. Palmer
Hades
Senate
Cockrell
U. S. Senate
Adams
Webster
Clay
U.S
New Mexico towns push toward incorporation amid growth
A territorial trend from Raton to Las Cruces shows towns debating incorporation as cities and the Duke City prepares to become a first class city. The movement reflects a broader territorial awakening supported by Santa Fe and state laws, signaling progress in development and local governance.
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Raton
Las Cruces
Roswell
Gallup
Metrospolis
New Mexico
Santa Fe
Land Court
Billion Congress of 51st Congress Overspends Nation
The 51st Congress appropriations total about one billion dollars, surpassing the prior Democratic Congress by two hundred million. Surplus from two years ago has flipped to a deficit of over sixty eight million, prompting claims that Republican rule caused excessive spending and that the Democrats represent economy and tax relief. The era is labeled the billion Congress and is viewed as discreditable in history.
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Democratic Congress
Republican Congress
Democratic Party
The Frowning Byr Price of a weekly thumb edition
An unclear OCR fragment describes a weekly paper with references to daily issues and a sale or barter in which goods are exchanged. The text is garbled and hard to parse but hints at publishers and production terms. No clear names, dates, or locations are extractable from the fragment.
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Eye of newspaperdom in New Mexico rebukes vanity
The Eye of newspaperdom rebukes a boastful editor in New Mexico. It argues there is no aristocracy of birth among journalists and that all are humble servants of the public while guiding public thought. The piece mocks the flamboyance of a so called purse proud editor.
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Mexico
Daseehallet Groy S
Dontalese
Chramele Ste
History of
Wewappeper
Opie Sansarhione
Tae Sum
Knights of the Quill
New Mexico
The
New Mexican
Rail line rift over Santa Fe county bonds and depot move
Santa Fe County voters approved 150000 in bonds to back the N M and S P R main line through the county based on a pledge the line would pass through the capital city. The railroad has since abandoned its city office and moved agents to a distant depot, hindering business and prompting calls to restore the prior arrangement and facilities.
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Santa Fe County
Iano
Santa Fe Road Urged To Restore City Facilities
The city urges the Santa Fe road to restore former conditions and restore public facilities for business. Citizens argue the railroad abandoned city offices and prioritizes its own interests, calling for prompt, fair action by the company in line with public charter rights.
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Santa Fe
States poised to pick next president if House votes
The Louisville Courier Journal surveys electoral odds noting four New England states would back the Democratic candidate, Maine and Vermont for Republicans, totaling thirty Democratic states to twelve Republican and two for Farmers Alliance. It lists many states as leaning Democratic and argues 28 states could elect, with 30 delegations offering a margin. It cautions a House election is unlikely but being prepared is prudent.
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Louinville Courier-Journal
House
New England
Maine
Vermont
Farmers’ Alliance
Kapaan
Nebraska
Connecticut
Ilinois
Indiana
Iowa
Massachusetts
Michigan
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Arontana
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
Ohio
Rhode
Sland
Wisconsin
Western Democrats eye Palmer for 1802 Senate bid
The New York Sun notes many western Democrats, including Major Jonce of St. Louis, view General Palmer as a viable 1802 candidate. A Palmer Senate victory would attract hundreds of thousands of supporters, turning March 11 into a rainbow day.
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St. Louis
Palmer
Senate
New York
Bun
Dem
Cleveland shown as likely Democratic presidential candidate
Savannah News notes that most Democrats who oppose Cleveland on silver still prefer him as president over other Democrats. For months Jooke Street has seemed to indicate Cleveland will be the party’s next presidential candidate.
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Mr. Cleveland
Silver
Jooke
Cleveland
Ravannah News
Dem
Currency goal unites east and west in 19th century politics
S Louis Hee public argues for a currency of equal gold and silver, praising the Republic's golden age and calling for undisturbed metallic standards until 1873. He advocates naming and electing candidates through the combined votes of New York, the gold states, and the western silver states, criticizing monopoly taxation.
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Hill
New York
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Blaine as 1892 Republican ticket choice, Globe-Democrat says
The St Louis Globe Democrat argues that Blaine should head the 1892 Republican ticket regardless of who is second, asserting Blaine alone could anchor the ticket and attract support. The remark frames Blaine as the central unifying figure for the party.
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Blaine
St. Louis
A Democracy Not Tariff Reform Urged by Sun Editorial
The New York Sun argues the Democratic party should unite for constitutional, honest, efficient self government rather than pursuing tariff reform. It urges reform of policies, expenditures, and local administration, echoing Tilden and Randall while rejecting mugwump dogma and doctrinaire hobbies.
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Senate
Democratic Party
Elf
Tilden
Randall
New York Sun
Dem
Indiana Legislature Votes in Presidential Preference
The Indiana state legislature republican members cast 20 votes for Blaine and 17 for Harrison in a presidential preference tally. The St. Louis Globe-Democrat editorial calls it a vindication of the president's wisdom in selecting a secretary of state.
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Harrison
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Farmers Alliance Drives Southern Cotton Trusts and Western Grain
The Cincinnati Commercial reports the Farmers' Alliance expanding strong in the South with a cotton trust and in the West with a grain and livestock trust. The paper notes the party’s dramatic stance against production and price regulation, labeling it a bold shift amid calls for reform.
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Cincinnati Commercial
Iep
Fragmentary Old News: Tax Talk and Governance Echoes
Fragmented text references taxes and governance with odd spellings. Mentions people and public concerns about footing, administration, and payment. Source shows garbled OCR, unclear dates or names.
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