A Poor Miner Billy McGarahan and Mining Fight
The article recalls the McGarahan case over the Panoche Grande quicksilver mines in California. It notes Congressional battles led by Teller and Harrison veto attempts, lobbying by D. O. Mills, and public press influence. It highlights figures like Pendleton Rockwell and local posts, and recounts violence around Edenburg with postmaster Jesus Daniel and others. The piece blends mining history, political wrangles, and the era’s mob-like volatility in Western mining communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Billy McGarahan
Washington
Congress
Old Billy
Teller
Harrison
McGarahan
D. O. Mills
Whitelaw Reid
Mills
Panoche Grande
California
Idria
Donn Piatt
Billy McGarahan
Washington Capital
Piatt
Senate
Fiata
Colorado
Hunton
Virginia
John AO. Pendleton
West Virginia
House
Uockrell
Texas
Bell
McGaraban
Rabid dog attack ends as father kills creature in Socorro
A rabid dog leaped at E.8 Stapleton's son in Socorro, attacking Mr Stapleton who saved his son. Neither were bitten. Stapleton forced off the dog with a bat, then killed it with a club. Minor danger to father and son reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. 8. Stapleton
Socorro
Mr. Stapleton
Silver as Global Currency Dominates World Needs
The article argues that about three-fifths of humanity rely on silver rather than gold, with silver meeting basic needs for all. Gold standard countries hold silver alongside gold, citing France as an example with more silver money than gold. It notes a larger demand for silver and a limited excess silver supply worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
France
United States
Gold Field Mills Run at High Output in Arizona
Gulch, Henrietta, and Hall & Sulli van operate 20 and 40 stamp mills around Gold Field and Mammoth ore, reporting up to $50,000 monthly. Advertisers urged persistence, not lone bursts, to reach town prospects. Chickasaw treasury empty. schools suspend. jurors paid with national scrip amid indictments. Biannual elections loom in August amid governance malfeasance. Thieves pursued after horses missing. Separas suspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Packard & Wella
Bogga
Henrietta
Phoenix
Hall & Sullivan
Chickssaw National Treasury
Ampty
Levying Tribute and Coxeyism in Politics
A short critique compares Coxeyism to Republicanism, urging restraint on subsidy and taxation while warning against a bulldozing march on Congress. The piece asserts neither Coxeyism nor protection deserves respect and predicts Congress will move on when these forces fade. A report notes a theft near Mogollon road, with a span of bay horses stolen from D. R. Broknell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coxey
Congress
Coxeyites
Protection
Na Ition
Siggin’s
Mogollon Road
D. RB. Broknell
Iowa's Black Demon rides the streets of New York
A dramatic procession in New York drew up to 2,000 onlookers as the famed Iowa Black Demon, a 2-year-old registered Thoroughbred stallion from Keota, was led through the streets. Despite repeated taming efforts by Prof. Giesson, the horse showed dangerous temper, breaking free from crates and endangering handlers. The tale recounts prior incidents, shipments, and the horse’s notorious reputation in Iowa before being displayed in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
New York
Keaper
Iowa
Singmaater & Co
Keota
Tews
Dewitt
Bedford
Madi Square
Sizer Seyan
Prof
Gleaton
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W. Parker
Hillsborough
New Mexico
A B. Elliott
Attorney At Law
Hillsborough, N. M
James A. Long
Court House
Hillsboro
Fielder
Silver City, New Mexico
J. E. Smith
Justice OF the Peace Notary Polic
Mexico
Frank Gwen, M. D
D. A. White
F. I. Given
Miller, Block
Hillavore
Aloys Preisser
Hillsboro, NM
A. H. Whitmer
Ite
Smith's Cash Deal Grocery Store
Richardson's
Parttianin
B. M. Smith
J. £. Collard
Kjof P. Hall
Marchter
Jeff Owens
Albuquerque
Postoffice
Waterbury
Arizona
Post Office Department
Edanburg
Needles
Kingman
Secret Service
Yuma
Edenburg
John Wanamaker
Jesus Daniel
Uncle Sam
Thomas Goodman
Daniels
New York Press
W. Bi. Wilson
Denver
Col
A. W.harris
Col. Chas. F. Hunt
J.D. Torlion
P A. Simpson
J. T. Dougine
J.T. Jeffords
B.C. Robertson
Arizona Mining News
Tombstone
Gus
Barron
Los Angeles
Esperanga
Tucson
Mammoth
Tt Ia
Nogales
Copper Queen Company
Bisbee
Mojave County
Hank Williams
Richmond Basin
Picacho Placer
Colorado River
Huachuca Mountains
Salvation Army
Mammoth Mill
Collins Group of Mines
J. W. Johnson
Fraser& Ubahwere
Virginia Gold Mining &, Milling Co
Baltimore
Lynch Creek
Crown King
Ballon
Jessie
Chapparal
John Ones
San Francisco
al. Hardin
Separ
Cripple Creek
Pike's Peak
Price
Steaderd
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