Pacific Railroad Race to Link East and West by July
The Union Pacific at Omaha and Central Pacific at Sacramento push a joint transcontinental line, with about 250 miles remaining, aiming to complete the San Francisco to New York connection by July. Government aid totals over 110 million dollars, with land grants and loans supporting the two firms as they sell bonds and raise capital to finish the project.
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Oural Pacific Railroad
Sacramento
San Francisco
New York
Atlantic and Pacific East
Road funding and land grants shape finish plan
The government may provide about 9 million for the road as it progresses. Fraternally they can sue their own first mortgage bonds for 9 million more. The companies hold nearly all land taken to date and expect to receive 1.23 million acres valued at 1.50 per acre totaling roughly 34.4 million upon completion.
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The Great Jewel Robbery in Two Chapters
A shopman recounts a jewel robbery at Moore's Hotel involving a well dressed couple in black respirators. The pair distract staff to steal bracelets rings and a cross after a lengthy con, leaving the assistant robbed and pursued by the con artists who vanished.
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Minister’s Courtesy and a Clever Veal Trick
A Boston area tale recalls Rev. Gay of Suffield and a benevolent farmer Brown. A new boy mocked placings, then learned courtesy by role reversal with veal basket. Also an absurd caller seeking tracts spurred a deaf Boston merchant to laughter. A Grace Greenwood moral about stopping inherited despair with firm care is noted.
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