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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1900
Page
2
Local notice lists proprietor in Tresteene and mentions a six month term with legal details. Names William J Pryan and others appear amid financial and property references. The document references a public sale and a court action in Merten or Mayer counties with dates in October and Friday deadlines.
Fragmented report details Sierra County Democratic Convention with delegates chosen and resolutions condemning the Republican administration, praising Democratic aims, and pledging honest administration. It notes committees, officers, and names of local party figures, with emphasis on the party platform and stance on gold standard and territorial issues.
The Sierra County Republican convention on September 20, 1900, nominated Winston, Williams, Hall, Robins, Kabler, and Chavez Bourget for various county posts without adopting any party platform. The body adjourned amid calls for resolutions and a bitter vote over McKinley era policies, with accusations of evading concrete commitments to voters.
A fragmentary item notes a local convention and a speaker or group called Old Homan showing strong support for a figure nicknamed the wolf. Details are unclear but indicate lively community event with regional interest.
In Sierra and Socorro counties a bright young man of worth and will is presented as a worthy candidate. He is described as deserving of election and capable of carrying his county with a faithful, strong effort. Supporters urge every democratic voter in the two counties to back him.
At the Sierra County convention delegates elected Hopewell as the preferred representative. The party emphasizes Hopewell's alignment with the people of Sierra County and notes backing from Mr Fergawon. Supporters claim Hopewell would gain wide approval from residents if nominated.
A garbled report describes volcano events and social unrest affecting Seattle and nearby towns. Names like Bucklon Lene Stove and Boyer Sorre appear, but precise details are unclear. The piece references injuries, burns, and “Draggist” sales in Colorado and Parme, with care guarantees noted.
A garbled OCR fragment references the Department of Interior and a hiring or appointment context with unclear names and dates. The readable text hints at a formal notice or proclamation but lacks coherent details or actionable facts.
A brief notice lists assay prices for gold silver lead and copper with unit details and rate variations. Specific figures show gold at 1.50, with silver and copper and lead components noted. Prices reflect standard assay charges and material types commonly reported in trade summaries.
A historical notice records direct notice of intent to file support for a claim in Milam County with names including Jane R Keith and Knight of Tike Voller. Publication and dates referenced note May 8 17, with further details obscured by OCR errors.
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