Copper, cotton, and western mining notes in 1860s Salt Lake tale
The Salt Lake Tribune reports rates drop from Ogden to Omaha to 65 dollars, copper stocks in New York shrink as season closes, and coin scarcity shifts trade dollars to parity in San Francisco. Bozeman Courier shifts to semi weekly. murder verdict in Virginia City. Bruckner to tour mining districts. army engineers finish railroad remeasurement with minimal variance. Copper and cotton prospects, Constantinople defenses, and Montana mining boom figures feature in frontier economy notes.
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New York
San Francisco
Protection of Property in face of fire threat
A dated editorial laments the town’s lack of fire protection and urges immediate action by merchants and property owners. It argues for voluntary funds or legislative taxes to fund a fire company, noting rising blaze risk from new wooden structures and insurance uncertainties. The piece also comments on Montana government seat date and a national political note.
Mexico Upset and Diaz Gains Ground in Civil Strife
From Iavans December 7 a Vera Cruz steam er reports Porfirio Diaz defeating General Alatorre near Cuatutla after a clash in which Diaz's forces, aided by Gonzalo's 4000 men, turned the tide. Lerdo fled toward Menela, Iglesias holds Guanajuato, and Diaz is proclaimed provisional president with troops massed around the capital. The country faces three competing governments as events unfold.
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Iavans
Vera Cruz
Orex
Mexico
Porfirio Diaz
Alatorre
Cuatutla
Brexico
Diaz
Gonzalo
Alaterre
Lerdo
Menela
Danter
4So
Tion
Iglesias
Guanajuato
Ananajita
Lerdu
Ding Party
Lower California Revolt Report From San Diego
San Diego reports a rebellious move in Lower California with Governor Villegrana imprisoned in a tunnel. Villegrana and a secretary were spared, then moved to La Paz before rescue. Jose Moreno leads, assigning frontier control to M Bajo, with Moreno possibly appearing in San Diego as exiles seek refuge in America.
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San Dieso
Cal
California
Villegrana
Jose Moreno
Moreno
la Paz
M. Bajo
San Nafael
San Diego
Bejo
Edmund's Constitutional Amendment Defeated
In Wasuixctos on December 12 the defeat of Edmund's amendment to authorize the Supreme Court to count electoral votes stemmed from concerns it would politicize the court and perpetuate the flawed electoral college system. Personal influence of justices was cited as a factor against the proposal.
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Edmund
Supreme Cont
Supreme Court
Gue
Clarifying Debates Over License Committee Documents
A Louisiana investigation scene shows Morrison amid a dispute as the House returns documents. The License Committee members deny the panel’s review rights and accuse the General Assembly of delaying access. Sergeant at arms prepare for a Wednesday inquiry as protests flare among witnesses.
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Morrison
Liunse
Genel Assembly
House of Represa
Ihei
Returning Board
McRols
Sixteen Negroes Charged With Murder in Abbeyville Case
Sixteen African American suspects were arrested in Abbeyville county for the murder of two white men near Loundsville. Six confessed, naming others in a 20-person conspiracy to kill whites and abduct women. Thirteen of the accused fled from Lowndeville toward Andersonville by rail to avert lynching, guarded en route. reports say they may have been halted by Georgians, but no confirmation in Charleston.
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Loundsville
Lowndéville
Ander- 500
Anderson
Abbeyville
Lownilsville
Andersonville
Li Iz
Georgia
Charleston
Inauguration of Hampton Governor Draws Sparse Crowd
The Times notes Hampton New York held a public inauguration for Hamp ton Governor with 500 to 600 in attendance in front of Carolina Hall. Few colored residents attended despite expectations of a large colored vote. observers count the turnout as notably low. Attendees included ladies and English Parliament members. Mineral patents were issued at the Helena Land Office for several parties including Seligman and Ray et al.
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Virginia
Carolinas
Georgia
West
Jbonanza
New York
Times’ Cohonbia
Hampton
Carolina Hall
Uamplen
Tlelena Land OF
A. Seligman
Thomas Ki. ‘Pootle
Statewide county progress noted for inauguration time
Florida dispatch says progress will push the committee through all counties after the inauguration of Sages. New York report notes the Returning Board filed only total state votes, blocking parish level records. committees plan to demand elector votes by parish. Washington dispatch states Biden is elected and to be inaugurated.
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Filden
House Judiciary Committee
J.B. Bedford
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Asher
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Wasingeron
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Mira Knowles
Montana
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Selena
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Savannah
Imate
Abe Mitchel
Lopes
Davenport
Columbia
Hampton
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Hardee
United States Army
South Carolina Ambition Looms Over Hampton Governorship
A dispatch from Columbia reports the Republican House adopted a resolution securing the election of current Circuit Judges. The Senate is expected to concur, leading to Hampton's possible assumption as Governor. The move reflects power shifts in the state political landscape as of December 15.
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Cutcano
Journey
Indian Campaign Dispatch From Bully Springs Camp
Crook's force left Bully Springs on the 6th and arrived at the Bh island camp here. The train departs today to bring in rations while forage is collected from Bublo Springs. The march faces a bad obstacle. No exact location of the posts is known. The troops will rest several days to recuperate animals then move to the mouth of the Little Powder River. The weather is mild with little snow.
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Belle Founcun
Crook
Bully Springs
Bublo Springs
Little Powder River
Telegrams in Brief from December era notes
Telegraph summaries report Piper in favor of an ordinary Territorial government for the Black Hills and urge prompt passage. Dispatches mention a rumor of the Leipsig sinking in the English Channel and a Brooklyn fire loss list listing 271 dead and 417 identified remains.
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Black Hills
New York
Baltimore
Leipsig
Bremen
the Tribune
Brooklyn
Lst
General Notes on Global Trade and Industry From The Times
The London Times reports on US produced paper for foreign papers, New Zealand gold exports totaling 89 054 ounces worth 1 785 275 dollars, and European demand for firearms. Philadelphia benefits from Centennial exposure with carriage orders from France Saxony and Naples. A Corliss engine flywheel at the Centennial Exhibition ran 2 965 sou revolutions, the wheel thirty feet wide and its edge traveling about 40 127 miles in total. The US cigar industry shows rapid growth with capital near 95 000 000 and up to 500 workers per factory. Over 2 000 000 000 cigars are consumed annually in the United States.
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New Zealand
Philadelphia
France
Saxony
Naples
Corliss
United States
Biggest Redwood Discovery Shocks California Forest View
A fragmentary report claims California hosts the largest tree, potentially surpassing known giants in the Kings River valley area. It describes immense height and walls rising above a surrounding grove, with mentions of Calaveras and other landmarks, though details are unclear due to damaged text.
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California
Yasmiite
Yall Kings River
Frense County
Calaverasvrave
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