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Newspaper

Santa Fe Weekly Sun

Location

Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1891

Page

2

Supreme Court Justice Ill as Deaconess Appointment Action

The United States associate justice of the Supreme Court is reported as seriously ill. The St. Louis item notes the Senate has voted overwhelmingly to support appointing deaconesses, indicating a major step in church or social service policy. The garbled text mentions journalism details and subscription notes.

Super Braptey The United States Supreme Court St. iPied Hy Tery

Parsipent Harrison Promises Land Court Judges

Parsipent Harrison vows to appoint the five judges of the new United States land court promptly after returning to Washington. The commitment signals swift establishment of court operations and the administration’s plan to organize the land dispute docket.

Parsipent Harrison United States Land Court Washington

Deaths of Frederick the Great and Moltke On Friday

A German superstition notes that Frederick the Great, Emperor William, and Count Von Moltke all died on a Friday. The claim reflects folklore rather than verified historical consensus and highlights how cultural beliefs shaped public memory of these figures.

Germany Frederick the Great Emperor William Count von Moltke

Col Roger Mills Seeks Speaker Post With Strong Prospects

Texas candidate Col Roger Q Mills announces bid for speaker of the next house of representatives and is described as having excellent prospects and the ability to adorn the position.

Col Roger Q. Mills Texas House of Representatives

Incorporation canvass for Santa Fe city proceeds quietly

Outlook shows a large majority of votes cast in the June 2 special election favoring creating the city of Santa Fe. Officials report steady progress as the canvass continues.

Santa Fe

Sudden Death of Millionaire’s Widow Sparks Denver Ado

Denver papers dwell on the widow’s poison death from whiskey while many poorer residents die similarly each year without notice. The commentary notes a class bias in media coverage of lethal poisonings in the city.

Denver Colorado

Blaine Leads GOP Delegates in Cincinnati Poll

The Cincinnati Enquirer reports 211 delegates favored Blaine and 97 backed the inheritor of grandpa's hat at the Republican convention poll. Crown Prince Russell is urged to tighten discipline as his aspiring father circles the political arena.

The Cincinnati Enquirer Republican League Blaine Grandpa Russell

Ground broken for General Grant monument at Riverside Park

Ground has been broken at Riverside Park in New York for a monument to General Grant. Reflecting on New Yorks history of completing such projects, observers predict the monument may be ready for dedication some time in the next century.

Riverside Park New York General Grant Pbs

Weather fears loom over Minnesota and Dakotas as heat rises

The text warns people in Minnesota and the Dakotas of a sharp heat rise reaching ninety two degrees, seen as a forewarning of cyclones. In contrast New Mexico enjoys springlike weather with calm skies, leaving residents feeling protected from storms.

Minnesota Dakotas New Mexico

St Louis Woman Challenges World’s Fair Managers over Secretary Post

Cel Phiplie Couzins of St Louis resists removal by world’s fair lady managers claiming they lacked authority to oust her. She says she will continue to draw pay. Col C H Jones, editor of the Louis Republic and chair of the pace committee, supports her stance though his position is erratic.

Cel Phiplie Couzins St. Louis Col. C. H. Jones th.Louis Republic

Fragmented Iowa note hints at cinema or recital details

OCR fragment mentions Oh Beson of Iowa and a Seer and Ra sonata with unclear numbers. Reading is partial and no clear event, date, or organization available. The readable items suggest a cultural or musical reference but lack context for full reporting.

J H Cris Visits Denver Seeks Rail Link to Santa Fe

J H Cris editor of The Santa Fe Sun and leading lawyer was in Denver. He expressed optimism about the territory’s future and urged improved railroad connections between Denver and Santa Fe, predicting rich trade for the region once completed.

Denver News J. H. Cris New Mexico Santa Fe Sun Crist Denver W. M. Smith Santa Fe T. Nicholson G.P T.A. A T&s. Frr

Denver mails urged to reach New Mexico towns early

The Denver Republican calls for an arrangement to deliver Denver mails to Santa Fe and central southern New Mexico towns ahead of the Louis and Kansas City mails. It argues proper train and mail connections could place Denver morning papers twelve hours before rivals, noting trade follows the flag and newspapers mirror national commerce inland.

Denver Republican Denver Santa Fe New Mexico Kansas City St. Louis

Presidential prospects in 1892 field outlined

The Philadelphia Ledger notes three leading contenders, Harrison and Blaine for the Republicans and Cleveland for the Democrats, with many other figures like Sherman Allison Gresham McKinley Reed Alger Hill and Gorham as secondary possibilities. It argues Harrison Blaine and Cleveland stand head and shoulders above the rest as real possibilities.

Philadelphia Ledger Harrison Blaine Cleveland Sherman Allison Gresham McKinley Reed Alger Hill Gorham

Southern Americans Unite Behind President Visit

The Atlanta Constitution proclaims southern unity with the national government as the president visits the South. It asserts that true Americans set political differences aside to honor the republic, its flag, and the president, noting Grady’s message of peace and goodwill as a catalyst for southern support.

Atlanta Constitution Republic Grady

Foraker Speech Dominates Ohio Republican Convention

A correspondent details ex Governor Foraker’s remarks at the Ohio Republican convention praising Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, and James G Blaine. His compliment to Blaine drew initial applause which faded, then revived faintly as the crowd reacted to the praise.

Republican League Foraker Governor Foraker Ohio Abraham Lincoln Ulysses S. Grant Janes G. Blaine Blaine Ohio Statesman

Fragmentary Notebook Tone Sparks Uneven Editorial Echo

An excerpt reflects a singularly gushing and at times hysterical editorial tone. The text notes an emotional reaction described as sobbing and a creaking, rumbled mood following a recently spanked topic.

Jfuan Ndex

Editorial Toast Prompts Whisky Reverie at Local Office

A visitor, D. J. Craig, recently brought from North Carolina a keg of old corn whiskey. The editor reports pouring a “finer than split silk” measure to warm the editorial heart. He describes moonshine, amber translucence, piney woods scent, and mountain air flavor, noting whiskey’s effects on some men.

D. J. Craig Resumdi North Carolina

Notable vacancy in U. S. Senate Texas resigns Reagan

The United States senate sees a vacancy from Hon John H Reagan of Texas resigning to become chair of the Texas railroad commission. Governor Jogg appoints Horace Chilton, a 37 year old lawyer, as Reagan’s successor noted as Texas’ most eloquent orator.

United States Senate John H. Reagan Texas State Railroad Commission Regan Senate Congress Jogg Horace Chilton Reagan

Death by poison and Moltke tribute headline mix

A Rocky Mountain News report describes a dark red liquid resembling catawba wine with a metallic taste as a suspected poison, while The Sun asks for the taster’s identity. The article also remembers Field Marshal Von Moltke, noting his birth in 1800, Prussian service, and role in 1866 and 1870-71 campaigns.

The Rocky Mountain News von Moltke Hellmuth Freiherr von Moltke Mecklenburg Helstein Moltke Copenhagen Cornet Germany Grant United States Bismarck von Molke Austria France

San Juan gossip targets Governor Prince over apology

Territorial chatter in San Juan alleges Governor Prince worsened the issue with his apology for an unjust and inequitable apportioned plan. The gossip suggests he would have fared better by remaining silent or explaining that Tom Catron drove the decision.

Tue San Juan Prince Tom Catron

Illinois mine shipments drive big returns at Socorro smelters

The last ore cars from the Illinois mine to Socorro smelters averaged 40 percent silver and 9 percent lead, with Col Harris returning Kingston over $4,000 per car for the final shipments. Illinois remains a leading producer as cattle demand from California threatens to absorb most northern Alaska sale stock.

Ulinois Socorro Col Harris Kingston Illinois

Santa Fe to Run Fast Denver Pueblo Train on Fewer Engines

The Santa Fe has dispensed with trouble-fenders on the testrest train running between Denver and Pueblo over the divide. Newly purchased engines haul the fast train and deliver times as quick as when two engines pulled it.

Santa Fe Guiry Divide Denver Pueblo

The Custom of Treating in American Life

A dated critique argues that treating, the custom of buying drinks for others, corrupts social conduct and drains wallets. It cites Brooklyn club efforts, notes widespread harmless solitary drinking, and predicts the practice will persist despite disapproval. It also touches on German labor insurance expansion and assorted quips from multiple sources.

Boone Brooklyn Minneapolis Times

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