30 Sep 1892
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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1892
Page
1
A Montana tale recounts Col and partner discovering a massive alum vein in Beaverhead range, claiming a 1,000,000 windfall. A rain flood sank the shaft, sealing the mine and erasing signs of the treasure, leaving no trace for return.
A column discusses 19th century debates on silver coinage with strong pro silver sentiment and calls for free coinage. It quotes D P Carr of Silver City NM. It also notes Rev Dr Jenks of Indianapolis views on cholera as a sign before Christ's second coming and outlines a speaker's proposed itinerary ending with a sleep to wake in glory.
The tale relays Henry M. Teller answering a question about aligning free silver principles with the Republican platform. A Colorado rural constituent questions why platforms exist if not to stand on, recounting a brakeman insisting the passenger must move inside the car. The anecdote, cited from the New York Commercial Advertiser, uses humor to illustrate platform purpose.
A woman asks John Wesley how he would spend the remaining hours if he knew he would die at midnight. He responds with a hushed inquiry, signaling contemplation as the moment closes.
Alexander Bergman, Anarchist, tried in Pittsburg's Criminal Court before Judge Me Clung, faced six charges including felonious assault and entering a building with felonious intent and carrying concealed weapons. He was found guilty on five counts and sentenced to two years in the penitentiary and one year in the workhouse, then sent to jail.
The article notes borax occurs as a white deposits spread like a snowy lake in Death Valley. New wagons of enormous size are built to haul it to Mohave, 160 miles away, with no settlements along the route and only a few springs visible.
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