Congress and New Mexico Statehood Rights History
A historical account from the Congressional Record arguing that New Mexico was repeatedly blocked from statehood by political party interests. It traces efforts in multiple Congresses, noting votes, suspensions of rules, and comparisons to other admitted territories, while highlighting perceived inequities in treatment between New Mexico and other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Hatch
Missouri
Phil Territory
Uoton
Rpublicans
New Mexic
Springer
Linde
Howes
House of Representatives
Colorado
Houge
Mosive
Congress
Senate
House
New York
Cox
Houve
Dakotas
Washington
Montana
Howe Pea
Cleveland
Wyoming
Miho
Do You Ride a Victor The Admission of New Mexico
The speaker appeals for New Mexico to be admitted to statehood, arguing Arizona and New Mexico were equally entitled and urging justice before adjournment. A Tennessee member notes the Territorial Committee refused to consider bills due to political reasons and Democratic delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
New Mexico
Homestead notices scatter across New Mexico in 19th century filing list
The notice details multiple settlers filing final proof for homestead claims in Lincoln and Doña Ana regions, listing claim numbers, sections, and witnesses. It notes formal appointments before U.S. commissioners and registers at Weed, Las Cruces, and Lincoln NM with dates in January and February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredrick J Miller
U.S
Weed
Lincoln County
New Mexico
Marion J. McNatt
Upper P Nero
Hauge
Cettler
Lar Ceucey
N. Ma
Vic
Isaac N. Smith
Bins Spring
N.M
Ile Nusnes
B. Fite
H. Newman
Inverior Department
Sasoma P. Motes
Ponasea
Nottes
Roswitt
George Sonn
Fond
Viet Etwin Fytee
Port Stanton
Cho
S “ Hortrel Croweh
Ruidoso
CW. Wingfield
Lane Orrick
Las Caucas
Hin Lai
Las Cruces
Eltas Moser
Pine Spring
Cervantes Burton and the gate pass farce at the fair
A comic tale follows Cervantes Burton as a gate guard misidentifies him with a bewhiskered stranger. He is challenged at the gate over a forged pass, redeems himself by revealing his shaved look, and wins a fiancee amid bustling urban atmosphere. A boat scene and brief ad notes accompany the vignette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cervantes Burton
Cervantes
Gregy
Burton
Caphier
Tim
Don’t Tobacco Epit or Smoke Your Life Away in Public Notice
A noisy fragment shows a druggist’s claim about a tobacco abstinence remedy and a tale of a Chicago hotel where a wary visitor questions a clerk about Jacob Wilder and his son. The scene hints at mistaken identity and postal intrigue as letters are discussed and redirected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minil Frre
Aditrene
Vive Sterling Remedy Co
Indiven Mineral Springy
Ind
Chicago
Jacob Wilder
Lesaid
Dacoly Wilder
Jacob Willer
Jobirt
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jost
Frank G. Raible
White Oaks
N. M. Postoffic
Arangruin
White Oaks, N. M
Congress and
BonTon
Overman Wheel CO
San Francisco
Denver
Abner I Toning
Thomas F Dames
Paul Penaser
DB Gaedinwe
Interior Department
Rarrett
McCrea
Register
Las Cavoes
Vernon
Nmi
Cixonne R
Youra
Regi
Las Cuuces
N. My
Estilor
Reiser
Las Croces
N. M
Lafayette D. Fite
Apa
Legacien
Chanbrain
Ita
Paden
Morris Parke
Hudson Rivers
Rivers
Texas
Mise
Koln
Mr. Nicefellow
Mina
Doginnin
N. Mt
Muehel
Hxhall
Samuel P. McCarn
Bubbley
Mar
Arper
Detroit Tribune
Hain
Charlee
Edith
Pam
Avoress
CAL
Ozanne & Co
San Antonio
Carthage
Lincoln
Nogal
Fort Stanton
Stanton
Nowcal
P. M
Granne
Santa Fe
Ozarine
G. White Oaks
Avuhe Nickory
Rajgunt
Sly
Lana
Eix
Frank
Frank Whipple
Fenn
Peerlor
Myra
Waltin
Mia
Turner
von Blumer
Mra von Blamer
von Blusmer
Carlton Cornwell
the Gazette
Middletown
N. J
Chamberlain
Alec
MM. G. Paden
Montezuma
Vecas
Clark D
Funer
Air
Johnn
Rory Mennt
THE
Band OF Sun Chine
Yewrenger
Trath
SAN Felipe
Albuquerque N. M
Spoysates
GE. N.mexler't
Kilver
Rocky Mountain News
Tie News
Mexico
Hews Printing Co
Det
John
CNET
DOLS
Coventry Cross
Agenta
Warmen & Lazlawood, Ltd
Awebb
E. C. Allen & CO
Box 420
Aucusta
Maine
Roreil
Farly
Bert Day
Monuroe Book CO
Colo
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