Irreverent accounts of New Mexico events in Old West press
A sprawling, fragmentary 19th century wire from Denver reports on New Mexico affairs including bank gold dust, irrigation projects, political figures, and upcoming developments. It mentions the Lincoln County bank, irrigation dams near Abiquiu, potential costs, legal notices, and remarks on the Republican party and national events. The piece blends various items with scarce coherence, reflecting a crowded pica of territory news and commentary.
Paper of Sierra County Honors and Political Rhetoric
A fragment from the Friday issue notes a Pastomion ceremony in Lillybornoids County, New Meaiow, with stray remarks on W. B. Catron, Democratic Party organization, and advertising as essential to commerce. It accuses the party of slow reform and muses on America’s discovery anniversary with broad political critique.
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Democratic Party
America
Wae
Senator elect Palmer Faces Democratic Label Clash
All that anyone can say against Senator elect Palmer of Uiiioie is that he is a democrat, and some people do not like democrats, but their number grows smaller each year, and by 1892 we shall all sing My country ’tis of thee grand old democracy.
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Palmer
Uiiioie
Territorial penitentiary report stirs political loyalties
After reading a report on the Territorial penitentiary by local committees, a partisan remark asserts that only a republic loyalist would vote a reform ticket while residing in the Territory, signaling strong political contention and public debate.
Santis Po Pushes Incorporation Seizing Much of New Mexico
In a bold bid, Santis Po proposes city incorporation with aims to absorb large parts of New Mexico within its boundaries. The plan suggests relocating the capital from its current Territory of New Mexico position or shifting it to Cat New Mexico, signaling a dramatic territorial realignment.
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Santis Po
New Mexico
Cat New Mexico
Kansan Congressman Jerry Simpson Faces Interview Claims
Former congressman Jerry Simpson, described as reckless, is quoted in an interview saying the Republican Party sees the Demomafia as never dice, though it is sometimes terribly shaken. The piece notes Simpson previously aligned with the Republican party and claims to know what he is talking about.
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Jerry Simpson
Kanssa
Jerry
Deputy Sheriff Fined for Carrying Deadly Weapons in Las Vegas
A deputy sheriff in Las Verne was fined 50 dollars for carrying a deadly weapon while not on duty. He chose jail time at one dollar per day, with the option to pay the fine. The decision signals a broader enforcement of the law across the Territory.
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Sherif
Conte
Las Verne
Repeal of Tax-Exemption Law Boosts Sierra County Revenue
A 200 dollar tax-exemption repeal stands as a major legislative act of the sife assembly. It is praised for easing the financial burden on Territory counties and is expected to significantly raise Sierra's income through broader taxation.
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Sife Legislative Assembly
Sierra
Democratic Party Control Brings 1890s Reform Talk
The piece discusses county finances improving under new measures praised by Democratic lawmakers, mentions Col. A. I. Fountain as Deputy U.S. Attorney, and mocks political expediency, court leverage, and figures like Crawford and Jay Gould. It reflects era tensions, revival rhetoric, and skepticism toward GOP opposition while speculating on Democratic ascendancy by 1892.
Fragmented note on currency value and fiat money
The text questions currency stability across centuries and explains old greenbacks' value, noting they were worth about ten cents per pound in one era and thousands of dollars per pound in large denominations. It mentions government fiat and stamps determining value, with silver worth varying.
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Greenbucks
Republican papers praise reform law on express charges
The New Mexican and fellow republican papers claim a law curbing express company charges passed to help the people. It instead enables Wells Fargo & Co express to raise rates beyond current levels, in some cases by substantial percentages, reflecting typical reform rhetoric.
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New Mexican
Socorro Chiefian
Sao Marcial Reporter
Las Cracea Republicaa
Baton Renge
Graspity Corporation
Well’s Fargo & Co
Express
Subscriptions and Discontinuation Provisions in US Postal Law
Subtle shifts in publication policy affect subscribers and publishers across the United States. The Washington Post examines how nonpayment, relocation, or failure to inform alters delivery rights, with penalties for misdirected renewals and abandonment of periodicals by publishers.
Rewards of 5000 Dollars In The Case Of Robbery
A curious government notice reports rewards of five thousand dollars for information leading to the conviction of those involved in a disturbance on a night in the city. The report names the judge and committee overseeing the case and notes a person named Ven JA Avehyta as a member. The text references indictments and parental involvement in a related matter, with officials urging informants to come forward.
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Orvik
Sasa
Fedeary
PML
Permoan
Red Khott
Lota
Notice for Public Auction of Hillsborough Land and Protests
Public notice announces a forthcoming auction of property in Hillsborough Borough with details of heirs and executors. It invites objections to the allowance of the proof or any substantial reason against the interage department actions, with a scrutiny period and dates in April.
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Dofus
Vale
Aprii
Hillsbe
Tilint Chaver
Nolion Ry Watkins
Loitwieth
Thomas Malice
Hilleborough
Luterige
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Tim South
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Nogalon
Arizona
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Ted Hat
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Howitt
Whiten
Alt Avenue
Denver News
New York City
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Marshall
Atlanta
Piro Atl Union
Niagara
Colorado
Maid Aquinte Allen
Peary
U.K Navy
North Pole
St. Grosty
Withla
Pole
Denver Mining Exchange
A.clark
Bouton
Sierra County
Paper OF
Lillybornoids
Fler County
New Meaiow
Tion Cheehe
Romacieption
W. B. Catron
Redd
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Fountain of Lins Cru
Atornay
Crawford
Salt Lake
the Times
Enya
Tay Goold
South Amerion
South America
Mr. Gould
Ivo
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Tuderman
Dresconin
Rud
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Perialiois
Poltinker
WIL Pt. Suuesst
Portal
Lawaaresmeh
Fiat News
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Onder
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Peoylis Poeaplicwant
Jonruidnessi Py
Anne Guichy
Edna Ieee
Wigan
Celabal Hoginet
Compaiyis
Wise Chustocks
Hite Tempeabou
Hinnieated
Henley Natouatta
Cur
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Aravrieaniin
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Mundoipansin
Opporwalsy
Dantiatavion
Bivery Ibaortboe Dorey
O.L. Dowo
Anid
Aslawayens
Mity City Saad
Els
Guy
Main Street
C. L Larson
Tullsborouceh, M. M
Lake Valley
Eilsborouah
Kingston
STAGH
M E. E
Hillsborough
Waves Lake Valley
Gause & Orchard
Makirs
the Cosmopolitan
D. G. Meredith
Cache Vatity
Bath
EL Paso, Texas
Rons
Kingston Livery Stable
Kingston, New Mexico
Long Branch
Tremont House
Sophia Hanson
Advocate Office
the Advocate Fobr Office
Rmensenahte
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