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Newspaper
Santa Fe Weekly Sun
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1891
Page
2
A transcribed notice shows a rate line stating 2.50 per annum and an insertion about entry at the Santa Fe post office in New Mexico for second class mail submission. It reflects a vintage postal rate and class designation.
The Territorial Teacher Association of this territory plans its annual meeting in the city during the holidays. The gathering aims to compare results under the new Paulin law public school system, gauge its efficiency, and promote a territorial institute to advance common schools. Railroads should offer low rates for teachers traveling to the meeting.
The text portrays New Mexico as a rich yet underdeveloped mining region shining at the Denver Mining Congress. It notes silent yet meaningful representation on several committees, mentions silver and tinplate orators, and references political figures tied to the era's coinage debates, with New Mexico finally heard from through its resources and speakers.
The committee on resolutions favored bimetallism and free silver coinage while disapproving of Supreme Court rulings on mineral land grants. John H. Knaebel filed a lone minority report arguing for stronger protection of vested rights and a nonpoliticized judiciary, though it faded from attention. New Mexico asserted its voice, showing that only some leading lawyers truly become silver orators.
The Denver Mining Congress drew 510 delegates from 30 states and two territories with international presence from Canada Italy France Russia and England. It championed free silver coinage aiming to elevate silver to parity with gold in global finance, highlighting western vigor against eastern resistance and predicting a western victory.
A brief note asserts the advantage to the mining industry of the West in the ongoing struggle. The statement emphasizes regional gains and potential shifts in production and policy affecting mining operations and regional economic power.
The Alluquerque Times, Albuquerque's new eight page Democratic weekly, debuts as successor to Adobeland with editors Hurd Hite and publishers at the helm. Col Albright vows a war on the newcomer, while The Sun welcomes the periodical as a fellow Democratic voice amid a fierce pursuit of party supremacy.
County commissioner J B Mayo drew a public dispute after a defender’s column in the New Mexican prompted counterarguments. A letter from R Y Anderson of San Pedro is printed here as part of ongoing publicity about official conduct in public business.
Democratic friends in Santa Fe aim to lead the Democratic territorial central committee while acknowledging the chairman may not reside in the capital next year. The piece laments undefined sentiment and suggests Santa Fe’s bid to reclaim the post from Albuquerque, warning to await further development.
National political commentary notes that Cleveland’s campaigns helped Democratic wins in New York and Massachusetts. It cites Massett’s claim that Cleveland speeches cost him 10,000 votes, praises Russell as a potential future candidate, and cites cautious views on Boies and Bates. The piece lauds Cleveland’s administration and notes some Democrats resist demagogy and machine politics.
The Republic notes Mr Cleveland’s availability for 1892 and praises Boies Palmer and Gray as potential national leaders. It states no candidate will be chosen by acclamation and the convention will pick the man best suited to uphold individual sovereignty and local self government under state and federal constitutions.
The item notes Mr. Mills is said to be engaged on a tariff bill but casts doubt on its viability in the Senate and potential veto. It suggests the House should push targeted free-list enlargements rather than a full remodel, and praises young Massachusetts Democrats for reflecting the party’s future voting base.
Health Officer Dr. McGowan of Los Angeles reports a study of California baking powders. He cites analyses by university chemists and lauds Royal Baking Powder as wholesome, pure, and foremost in strength. The article notes endorsements and other varied local items and advertises Simmons Liver Regulator.
Joan D. Cox testifies of two weeks use of August Flower easing five months of persistent dyspepsia with fullness after meals wind pains and illness. The statement notes employment at Thomas McHenry druggist Allegheny City and residence at 39 James St. Allegheny City. G G Green sole manufacturer Woodbury New Jersey.
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