19 Oct 1893
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Newspaper
The Old Abe Eagle
Location
White Oaks, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1893
Page
1
The piece rails at political bluster in Ohio and New York, mocks rival claims, and notes Van Alen’s Senate boost and Whitney’s pull. It jabs at college hazing, claims Rothschild influence, warns of Lower California annexation schemes, and highlights Choctaw finances as signs of broader political gamesmanship. The tone blends satire with pointed commentary on power plays and diplomacy.
The Union Pacific railway has been ordered into receivership in a landmark financial move. The line faces massive debt, with total liabilities estimated at 152 million dollars, amid a year of low business mood and uncertainty around its future operations.
The piece argues the senate resists presidential dictation over silver policy, depicting the president’s aims as revolutionary and blaming Wall Street and Lombard Street for orchestrating financial panic. It cites the Denver Republican urging unconditional repeal and bimetallism to pressure a presidential election decision.
The San Juan Index cites a view that New Mexico residents have a say in electing the president, arguing appointed polling agents shape the Territory’s political process while ordinary citizens struggle with taxes and road work. The note references Dr. Price's Cream Baking Powder as a product advertisement.
The Santa Fe Sun and Socorro Advertiser trade sharp rebukes over Cleveland and Democracy. Editor McCutchen asserts Cleveland is no measure of Democracy, arguing the party stands for honest economical government by the people. The Advertiser vows to defend free expression even against influential leaders and doomsday threats.
A Durango resident reports that Americans are pressuring for a silver standard and lists political maneuvers, suggesting Senate sessions and Western state gains will shift power. The item weaves in Union concerns, Arizona and Utah admissions, and a push for silver coinage against gold interests.
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