Rosser and Custer at Spotsylvania in Civil War clash
The article recounts a Civil War skirmish between Confederate general Rosser and Union forces led by Custer near Spotsylvania. Rosser rallies his troops, halts a Confederate attack, and preserves his line, while a note from a farmer to Rosser reveals a moment of humane humor amid the fighting.
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Alexandru Va
Cust
Dineide
Amelia
Grint
Lee
Bidmuiond
Sheridan
Custer
Torbert
Wilson
Spotsylva
Rosser
Rosscr
Mars
West Point
Angle
Fanny
Hosser
Trevillian ‘Station
Soda Lakes and carbonate of soda demand in the era
The interview with Ar Sickles reveals booming demand for carbonate of soda with annual U S consumption near 1.8 million pounds, largely imported. The process from Glauber salt to soda involves mixing sulfuric salt with coal and limestone, roasting, then purification, with furnaces of 50 to 100 tons weekly capacity.
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Laramie
Ar. Sickles
Sickles
Europe
Night Heat Forces Sleep on City Streets
A crowd endures extreme heat as residents sleep on sidewalks and doorways. Children and adults lie on pavement in the open air while a patrol notes the nightly routine continues despite noisy surroundings. Some sleep beside others as the heat drives people to improvised bedding.
Government coinage push urged to save silver economy
An 1870s era commentary argues the silver crisis threatens western industry and urges immediate government action. It calls for expanded coinage facilities in San Francisco, Carson City, and Philadelphia to mint dollars and silver legal tender, aiming to restore confidence and stabilize prices amid German market jitters. The piece cites potential revival of silver and broader mining districts in Colorado and nearby regions.
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Pha
San Francisco
Carson
Philadelphia
United States
Colerado Mining Review
Mining Profits Rise Amid West Coast Gold Boom
Pacific Coast mining shows higher cleanings this year with about 10 000 dollars weekly from Oregon operations. The Bonanza mines led by Consolidated Virginia Ophir California and Belcher yield around 1200 tons daily worth close to four million dollars monthly while other entities struggle with debt and low-grade ore.
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Thun
Ming
Oregon
Silver City
Idaho
West
C. &G. Shak
California and Consolidated Vrginia
Qathet
Tonauza
Virginia
California
Belcher
Uholhi Potesi
Julia
Keving
Question on modern navigation improving life at sea
Recently published statistics compare 1874 data for mercantile sailing vessels and sea going steamers. The report notes more time at sea for steamers and asks whether overall transport safety improves as technology advances, paralleling railroad accident trends.
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Mercantile
Bea
Untitled Historical Note on Shifting Kingship
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a succession shift from Xoraie Kings Cation to Abul Azized and Cobden and John Stuart Mill referenced oddly. The text mentions conquest and a move through England, with vague allusions to a department and United States tanks, lacking clear dates or events.
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Cation
Onde
Aie
Abul Azized
Corn
Eld
England
Efia
Cobden
John Stuart Mal
United States
Route Fragment in San Miguel Region Confuses Readers
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a distant route over lands around San Miguel with notes of hills and a distant cross, mentioning Tacompahgre and Sin Jian chotal, leaving readers unsure of place names and distances. The text hints at a landscape trek or survey with people moving through grassy terrain and hills.
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San Migie
San Miguel
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