Atlantic wires and western rails in 1876 economic view
The report covers rail and mining notes from across the west and beyond. It notes the North and South railroad bill facing a vote next April, copper and silver price shifts, a daily Cheyenne Deadwood stage contract, wage cuts in California gravel mines, revived New Zealand gold mining, and Utah Northern railroad debates with Bozeman criticism. It also cites official currency contraction and Colorado cattle and sheep tensions in the legislature.
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North& South Railroad
Benton
Europe
Lake Su
New Zealand
Aukland
Proposals on bimetallic standards and silver value
The discussion argues for standing the majority record on adopting a double standard that makes silver and gold legal tender at a fixed ratio of fifteen and one half to one. It cites British and French practice, notes fluctuations in metal values, and critiques the commission’s recommendations as potentially temporary and needing international agreement. The text also covers related political notes on mining labor, railroad proposals in Missoula, wool prices, and western railroad extensions, with references to public sentiment and economic pressures.
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Great Britain
France
United States
Commission
Europe
Missoula County
Utah
Missoulian
Wool Commission
Canadian Canal Plan Aims to Divert Western Trade
Special correspondence notes a proposed Erie canal widening to allow large grain ships to pass from Ontario to the St Lawrence, threatening Western grain commerce. also mentions Emma mine suit, a mysterious death in Thompkinsville, and early telegraph and naval news.
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St. Lawrence River
Niagara Falls
Ontario
Eria
St. Lawrence
Line Canal Ag
Erie Canal
London
Mattar
Thompkinsville
Graham Bell
Boston
Salem
New York
Providence
United States Navy
Adral Smith
Alden
Wilkes
Bailey
Diaz Sworn in as Interim Mexican President
The February 26 report notes General Diaz was sworn in as interim President in the National Palace after a presidential election. Electors for Diaz have been chosen and he reportedly won a vast nationwide majority. Don Jose Mata, formerly Mexican Minister in Washington, is named Secretary of the Treasury.
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Mexico
Diaz
National Palace
Don Jose Mata
Washington
Treasury
Sioux advance and presidential policy clash amid legislative action
Dispatch from the Grow Agency reports Sioux forces moving, as General Brisbin fields two cavalry companies. In Washington a South Carolina certificate is voided while Congress debates state recognition and military restraint. President Grant signals no extra troops to Washington, urging congressional remedies and avoiding a forced state policy.
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Neral
Borsa
M.‘t
Grow Agency
Brisbin
Rox
Fish
Galena
Washington
Louisiana
South Carolina
Grant
Congress
Hayes to Take Oath at Executive Mansion Sunday
The World’s Washington correspondent reports belief Hayes will take the oath of office Sunday noon in the Executive Mansion with Grant cabinet and Chief Justice present. If the count delays beyond Friday he will leave Columbus for Washington and stay with Sherman until possession of the White House.
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TheForld
Washington
Hayes
Executive Mansion
Grant
Columbus
Sherman
Governor Ton’s stance on Electoral Commission dilemma
The Charleston Courier quotes Gov. Ton arguing against obstructing the Electoral Commission decision, saying Democrats should accept a defeat that brings no dishonor. It notes the Louisiana House committee plans to report a bill recognizing Nicholls’ government.
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the Courier
Govampton
Congress
Electoral Commission
Louisiana Committee of the House
Nicholls
Congress and financial moves mix with presidential pause
Reports from multiple cities detail a push to cut navy appropriations, Grant’s potential leadership of a New York bank, and examinations of officers. Other items note a Postmaster’s failure, a resignation on the Electoral Commission, and calls for a speedy electoral count. A fire at Fox’s Theatre endangers nearby buildings and a homeopathic founder dies.
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Walmeton
Senate
Indian War Forces Move to Front Against Lakota
Orders call all cavalry from Fort Shaw and posts to join Gen Brisbin at Fort Sillis. Brisbin’s forces and transport prepare to report to Gen Miles on Tongue River as winter scarcity drives action against the Lakota. The Independent notes capable generals Brishin and Wilson but warns the chase may fail if delayed.
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Brisbin
Fort Sillis
Miles
Tongue River
Wilson
Brishin
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