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Newspaper
Santa Fe Weekly Sun
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1891
Page
2
Santa Fe weekly paper critiques local mail handling at the post office stating residence misdelivery and second class mail concerns. Editor J H Crist highlights errors affecting readers and urges attention to sorting and distribution in Santa Fe New Mexico.
Former warden Con Francisco Cuavez, stripped of authority and dignity, lingers as a powerless figurehead. He reportedly drafts a sweeping work contrasting his prior report on the New Mexico penitentiary with his current views, amid political decline and guarded pomp.
E R Chapman of New York, promoter of the Santa Fe Southern Railroad, toured southern Santa Fe county last week, surveying gold, silver, copper, lead, iron, coal, timber and other riches. He estimated county development could lift Santa Fe to about 10,600 residents in a few years, with Mr. Chipman playing a key role in recent railroad talks.
Albuquerque and Durango join in backing a preliminary survey for a railroad extending from Durango to Albuquerque. The route would pass San Juan County, unlocking coal fields, orchards, and agricultural outputs, which have long lacked an outlet. San Juan locals are criticized for inaction despite the potential benefits.
The piece reviews a public letter by Gov Prince that mocked the judiciary over the no courts situation. It notes the letter’s publication as newspaper notoriety, suggests private communications would have sufficed, and accuses Prince of courting Republican editors while judges respond with cautious commentary. It mentions Judge Freeman and calls for cross-party unity against the governor.
The speaker taunts the judge about political bias and promises to crowd the court with critics. He notes that only The Sun newspaper in the territory dared to challenge the Governor’s self-promotion at the expense of the judiciary and urges more attacks with a light tone about enjoying the process.
Denver and Rio Grande officials visiting Santa Fe, led by President Jeffrey, were warmly welcomed. Local delegations pressed for extensions and favorable rates as cordial meetings established an entente cordiale, signaling hope for wider access to northern New Mexico resources and rail connections.
Commentator denounces the Santa Fe city council for acting like railroaders and rushing a water franchise ordinance to committee. The piece warns that bypassing proper legislative procedure undermines deliberation and public accountability, urging residents to demand oversight and a chance to weigh the measure.
The Santa Fe council pushed a water ordinance through by a 4 to 3 vote after suspending rules and rejecting a tabled report. Critics accuse Solicitor General and others of subverting proper process, warning that haste undermines liberty and deliberation.
The Sun prints a detailed account of Dr P L Chapelle’s consecration as coadjutor to Archbishop Salpointe of Santa Fe at Baltimore Cathedral on Sunday November 1. The ceremony featured Cardinal Gibbons as consecrator, Archbishop Salpointe, and Bishop Kain, with a full procession, solemn oath taking, and formal examination of faith.
The consecrator presided as the bishop-elect was anointed with chrism, silken linen, and the mitre blessed. Gospels rested on his shoulders as prayers rose, the crozier blessed, and the new bishop gave episcopal blessings to the gathered congregation before the mass concluded.
The Wilkesbarre Ledger praises the Democratic convention for nominating clean, honorable men and stressing unity. It credits harmonious campaigning and mutual support for the victory, urging future conventions to prioritize party interests over individual claims and to recognize legitimacy and strength in unity.
The Boston Transcript notes Massachussetts not a high tariff state while urging Republicans to reform leadership to fit changing public sentiment. It cites Governor Russell’s re election due to personal popularity and predicts Iowa's Governor Boies may share victory. Tariff reform and prohibition heavily influenced the contests. Cleveland is seen as a favorable Democratic nominee to independents in MA and Iowa.
Cleveland's foresight, praised by the New York Commercial Advertiser, is noted as a marvel of the era after Mr. Cleveland spoke in only two states and both carried Democratic victories.
The New York World argues New York is soundly Democratic on national issues, with tariff and other topics pushed by Governor Hill, President Cleveland and other party speakers, forecasting a solid Democratic tilt for next year’s presidential election.
James Depgricx of Saugerties New York says two years of stomach trouble ended after using August Flower Stomach bottle. He reports rapid strength and appetite return and no ill effects from meals. Another user W B Utsey of St George's South Carolina calls August Flower excellent for dyspepsia.
The Buffalo Enquirer lauds the Democratic tickets for their merit and the principles appealing to voters, saying the nation stands at the threshold of 1892 with omens pointing to a triumphant outcome in the struggle for federal control.
The Philadelphia Ledger notes President Harrison is likely to accept the nomination as a strong front in the party. It weighs Blaine as rival and cabinet head potential, with McKinley gains in Ohio shaping early views. Harper’s Weekly cites Blaine’s 1884 nomination as weakening party support for personal reasons.
The elections yesterday probably settled that neither Governor Campbell nor Governor Pattison will figure in the presidential campaign next year. McKinley may, and possibly Governor Russell of Massachusetts, as a presidential or vice presidential possibility. Senator Gormar of Maryland has also been given a big boom.
Massachusetts and free raw material in focus as opposition to the McKinley bill shapes votes. Manufacturing centers show strong aversion, with state leaders submitting in congress to sacrifices that favored other states. Lt,
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