Office Business in Congress Sparks Debate on Patronage
The piece argues Senate reform to bar members from soliciting or securing office, condemning office speculation in Congress as undemocratic and demoralizing. It notes disputes over appointments and urges removal of office hunting from legislative halls. It also references Pacific Railway optimism and Red Cloud incidents.
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Senate
Trumbull
Washington Telegram
Iff
Congress
Kansas
Washington
Union Pacific Triumph Over Opposition Celebrated
The Union Pacific triumph amid opposition by Fisk Jr and allies signals strong faith in the central route. Boston capitalists eagerly bought first mortgage bonds, bolstering credit and Westward prospects. a bank money transfer incident in Bt. Butty adds a curious note to the era of railroad finance and public enterprise.
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Fisk, Jr
Northern Pacific
el Pasarons
Union Pacific
Boston
West
Union Pacific Railroad
Bt. Butty
White Pine Wagoner’s On the Road Recounts Profits
A White Pine teamster explains choosing oxen over mules or horses while on the road. He plans to fetch a good freight at White Pine, sell the wagon to buy houses, and use proceeds to finance legal offices and beef, then head to California for a new wagon and team at half the cost.
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White Pine
California
Central Railroad progress and international chatter from 1860s dispatches
New Board of Commissioners reports the Central Railroad is finished to Monument Point with 65 miles unfished and eight hours staging. Last rail expected this week. full opening May 10. Union Pacific transfer includes 142 miles graded. Travel times from Chicago to New York shorten. London and Montreal papers discuss Cuba, US-Spain relations, and possible war risks. Senator Nye defends Burnside, while Senate ends in executive session. Henry M. Blake nominated U S Attorney of Montana. Floods inundate Glenns Falls area.
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Monument Point
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Cuba
Telegraph
England
Spain
United States
Loxpon
France
America
the Tribune
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Canada
Quebec
Mary Lowell
Nye
Sprague
Senate
Gen
Burnside
Rhode Island
Chandler
Gen. Burnside
Abbott
Morton
Ilenry M. Blake
U. S
Montana
Esty la
Glenns Falls
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