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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1891
Page
2
A jumble of notes from Sierra County and surrounding areas mentions Aug 1801 events, Hillaborough transitions, and social unrest. It remarks on a unanimous court subject, jury outcomes, Socorro as a railroad hub, Apache reservation issues, and a Omaha fortune plan to push a federal pension bill for ex slaves.
A reader asks why newspapers always label involved parties as “the best families” while omitting “worst families.” The inquiry suggests class bias in reporting and seeks explanation for selective social framing in local crime and scandal coverage.
Col A W Harris references a readable article by Mr J L McKinnon arguing against the assumption on gold quartz mines producing placer mines. Cal Harris is invited to present his view and is joined by Mogr s L Paul Tastings Nebraska and C B Coon Omaha as owners of the American Flag property at Hermosa. They report satisfaction with prospects and have ordered Vic Abyocarr sent to their address.
A Hillsboro Advocate editor writes from Kingston praising Speaker Burns and predicting a strong Democratic showing in New Mexico. The piece argues Burns’ longevity, availability, and party strength justify favorable consideration, while noting Joseph’s public career may outshine Burns. The Santa Fe Sun questions merit but agrees on the respectful tone for reproduction.
A detailed survey describes the Trippe mine near Dutch gulch with multiple shafts, faulting, and potential extensions. It notes past mismanagement yet signals a new era of regular reporting and possible profitable production, with El Oro shaft delivering ore and Garfield tunnel nearing the main vein.
J.T. McKixon of Hillsboro Oregon writes in 1891 about mining districts from French Gulch in Imprimity County to Oroville on the Feather River. He notes quartz mines, placer runs, and a big Plymouth mine in Amador County, praising or critiquing mining methods and the relationship between quartz veins and placer gold while reflecting on historical yields and future potential.
Commissioner Raum presents figures to the North American Review showing more than 600000 claims under the Disability Bill. About 1,208,707 Union soldiers are living, 1,004,058 died in battle or since, 478,356 on pension, 120,522 widows dependents on rolls. 730,451 survivors not pensioned, 854,136 deceased soldiers not represented on rolls. Bond holders earned 2,604,179,000 in interest since July 1861. pensioners received 1,284,716,000 under the 1890 law.
The article outlines pension eligibility for soldiers with at least ninety days service and permanent disabilities, plus monthly benefits for widows and children. It notes projected pension rolls for 1893 and an eventual annual expenditure near 150 million dollars, then criticizes legislators who enacted the law as failing the veterans.
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