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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1910
Page
2
The Sierra County Advocate published at Millsboro Sierra County New Mexico announces its status as the official paper and indicates entry for transmission through the U S Mails as second class matter under proprietor C Thomason dated Friday August 19 1910.
An election of qualified voters of Sierra County in the Territory of New Mexico is called to be held at the county seal precincts on the sixth of July 1910 for voting on members of the constitutional convention. Polls open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the day. Signed by Chairman VG Trot and County Clerk A DNGW Kelley.
A fragmented 1910 letter discusses Sierra County resistance to harsh bills, Elward Pittman’s advocacy in Washington, and alleged influence by the Apostolic Lodge. It claims Pittman helped annul local bills and hints at political maneuvering around a constitutional convention and territorial committees.
The Rio Grande Republican notes that people in New Mexico oppose a constitution filled with blow holes and reports that none of the Republican counties so far endorse Delegate Andrews. Watch Sierra county coverage highlights regional skepticism and political tension surrounding the proposal.
In a reflective note the piece contemplates that if the initiative referendum and recall were popular, many office holders would seek honest work in New Mexico, suggesting broad interest in accountability and political reform.
Rio Grande Republican questions if Dona Ana politicians will back Delegate Andrews and notes a $1,000 payoff. The column asks who received the funds and implies an endorsement hinges on the payment. The piece highlights political influence and fund disclosure concerns in the region.
In New Mexico a rising sentiment favors a constitutional draft incorporating initiative and referendum. The movement appears to reflect public demand while critics question feasibility and implications for state governance.
The standpat Republican press lauded a Roosevelt defeat in New York where he was rejected for temporary chairman of the state Republican convention, while Bryan era prohibition Kleas waned in Nebraska with little coverage.
Reported across major Republican counties, insurgent factions warn standpatters and threaten to remove their influence while reform-minded Republicans Democrats Socialists and labor groups rally for the initiative and referendum as a safer constitutional approach.
On the first Tuesday in September 1889 a constitutional convention convened in Santa Fe New Mexico. Thomas Kenton Catron helped frame a constitution favored by the old guard of special interests. The people rejected the measure by more than three to one. Thomas Benton offered to supervise another framing.
In Santa Fe Albuquerque and several other places insurgent Republicans organized conventions. They declare for the initiative and referendum and other reforms toward a better constitution. They reject the monopoly lodge style constitution sold by standpatters.
A letter from Chairman Ham Hamilton is circulated amid the 38th Assembly of Monopoly Lodge. Members debate propriety and procedures as the con- text suggests divisions within the lodge over leadership and policy directions.
A letter from Aug 14 1910 outlines Ention Shea County’s candidate views for the constitutional convention. It endorses the initiative and referendum, direct primaries, regulation of public service corporations, maximum tax rates, fair representation, and a robust anti boss-rule system, arguing these reforms suit Sierra county within a broader territorial framework.
The text argues that people retain only rights they expressly reserve and that history shows rule by the people through juries of history, urging that precedents be respected to avoid danger to the community. It closes with a call to let the people rule, signed Edwards and Tittmann.
Fragmented opinion pieces accuse Republicans of Mexico of blocking the state constitution by resisting initiative and referendum powers. The text cites New Mexico’s legal debates and warns against entrenching power for a few, urging adoption of direct citizen control.
Notice of writ of venditioni exponas issued by the District Court of Sierra County New Mexico. Special Officer Joseph Richardson sets Oct 29 1910 at 10 am at the front door of the courthouse in Hillsboro to sell at public auction three work horses one dry freight wagon two sets of harness etc to satisfy a judgment in favor of Wa Gy Kendall against M I Kelley for $562.50 plus interest and costs.
President signs proclamation adding 181512 acres to Mangano Nacional Forest in New Mexico while 4158 acres are removed along the boundary from the Talon grant in Sandoval county to Mountaine in Torrance county. The eliminations, based on field examination under the secretary of agriculture, are largely unsuitable for national forest purposes and often better for agriculture or grazing.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Abbott, Chelan, Dhornver and a trip starting point. References trains or steamers and water climate, a Meeks of Garren, heat February, Pont Attiee Brag store, and repairs or sales. Details unclear but hints at travel, transport, and local names.
Notice for publication regarding a land claim and probate matters. Several individuals including Madrin Kelley, Hillkhare, Low Mesirs, and Jose are named in connection with filings and proof requirements. Public notices indicate a Septenber deadline and legal actions in Hillshoro and Hulabuco district areas.
Public notice from the Department of the Interior U.S. land office in Las Cruces New Mexico dated July 18 1910 states Nesta Tadia of Hillatire New Mexico filed notice of claim for a five year proof to establish title to the land described. Wtnesses listed include Vilnento Radin Adisters Antonio Padin Samuel A Midigu and others according to clerk. First publication duly verified.
Notice for public sale or auction regarding property in Las Cruces New Mexico. Contains details about the private land parcel and related public proceedings. Exact dates and parcel identifiers are unreadable in the current fragment. Local authorities urge interested parties to monitor official notices for complete terms.
Notice announces sale under a writ of retention issued by the district court. The district and execution involve a judgment of seven hundred dollars plus interest and costs. The sale is set for July 2 at ten o clock in the morning at the court house in Pista County New Mexico. The sheriff Kendall will conduct the sale to satisfy the judgment and costs.
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