Southern Claims and a Tunnel Loan Headline a Debated Policy
The piece discusses a $7,000 Southern States claim against the United States for property taken by the army, noting it could set a precedent for similar demands. It also covers revived talk of a U S loan to dig a four mile drainage tunnel from the Comstock lode in Nevada to aid mines and reduce pumping costs, with warnings about government risk and potential widespread claims. A brief local item notes a farmer in Quincy, Tennessee had his team and load sold while he was at a saloon, and a small fortune from a legacy arrived as a check from a Boston bank.
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Murphy
Congress
Iowco
United States
South
U. J. Loan
Dutro
Comstock Lode
Nevada
Sutro
Quincy
Boston
City
Iympreance
Helena
The St Thomas Purchase Negotiations in 1865
Washington correspondence details initial bid by Secretary Seward in January 1865 to acquire St Thomas San Juan and St Croix. Denmark resisted selling, Lincoln’s death paused talks, then renewal under new U S administration. Offers ranged from 5 million to 3.5 million with San Juan and Saint Thomas. Danish approval hinged on island transfer. Senate debates and Foreign Affairs committee have yet to ratify.
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St. Thomas Purchase
Washington
Beaton Advertiser
Seward
Lincoln
Dante
St. Thomas
San Juan
Bt. Croiz
Thorass
Senate
Committee of Foreign Affairs
Hinks
Denmark
Congress
New Orleans Strawberries and Rail Road Taxes Highlight 19th Century Notes
The Hannibal and St. Joe Railroad paid Missouri state taxes of 316 390 55. Religious orders of sisterhood arise in New York under Ritualiata of the Protestant Ghurah. Twenty five compositors furloughed in Washington due to retrenchment. New York emigration reports 213 077 foreigners arrived in 1858 and 1887 figures note 1 74. Major Willis Drumionich appointed Supervisor of revenue across Iowa Minnesota Nebraska Dakota Territory. An elderly stewart observes two men pumping water aboard a river craft and the captain jokes about a well aboard.
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Hannibal and St. Joe
Missouri
New York
New York Commissioners of Emigration
Willis Drumionich
Iowa
Minnesota
Nebraska
Territory of
Dakota
himuMeen
McGregor
Keokuk
Pewbina
Cheyene
Lisa
Lead and silver ore flows from Owens River and Castle Dome
Lead ore from Owens River arrives via San Pedro and Owens River trade routes. Inyo county two parties mine grate wenais ore with 20 to 30 dollars per ton value. A winter yield of one to two tons daily is anticipated. Barrels of ore also move from upper Colorado River to the Gulf of California for processing.
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San Francisco
San Pedro
Owens River
Inyo County
Nye
Lone Pine
Colorado River
Gulf of California
Castle Dome
Curious habit of the wordlus and horse fair snake described
A professor sketches the life cycle of the wordlus or horse fair snake. He notes how after water exposure the transparent creatures enter grasshoppers, burrow into their abdomens, mature, and burst out, freeing the worm. A Yonkers man reports a child pulling a worm from a ribbed chest?
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Agassinus
Yonkers
Western Items and Local Incidents Across The West
Reading through scattered notes the report covers rail and travel plans from Re Virginia Nevada to Salt Lake City. It mentions a joint stock hotel plan in Salt Lake City and a Salt Lake City hotel keeper overcharging a guest, plus a wagon explosion in Nevada Cal and a dangerous runaway CP flat car near Truckee City. The San Francisco Times notes opium smuggling with nut oil cases aboard the Great Republic and lead ingots used to balance weight, valued at about $20,000.
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Virginia
Nevada
Salt Lake City
Willie Pine
Calville
Colorado River
Desert News
Sault Lake City
Salt Lake
Saus
Brigain City
Cpur
Central Pacific
Truckee City
Truckee
San Francisco Times
Great Republic
Daily Life of the Richest Man in the World of Baron Rothschild
Reports detail Baron P Rothschild’s morning routine at 6 o clock with a staff of attendants. He reviews European quotations, handles correspondence, and meets almoner and experts before breakfast with his children. He frequents the Bourse auction rooms, tours Chateau Surenne and Boulogne, then plays whist at his club. He carries a locked coin purse and a small sum, joking that excess leads to waste.
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Baron P Rothschild
Meantine
M. Baudeville
Paris
Ile
Bernardi
Europe
Baro
Chateau de Surenne
Baie de Boulogne
Heo
Tue Royale
Haron
Xnor
Hoston
Congregational Proceedings Highlight Bills and Cuban Independence
The telegraph report notes important bills introduced in Congregational proceedings. Frank Blair Reiterates support for Cuban independence, signaling stance and anticipated legislative action.
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Frank Blair
Georgia Senate petition and Cuba independence debate
In Washington the Georgia petition alleges Union men face murders and XIVth amendment violations in the frontier districts. Senate and House consider bills on justice administration Virginia, public lands, elections, and Cuba independence. Havana hosts a reform delegation while US committees pursue Wells Fargo and election integrity inquiries.
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Washington
Senate
Georgia
China
H. V. Miller
Lila Credentialy
Dakota
Montaus
Wallington
Sue Murphy
Virginia
Minneasota
Nevada
Nebraska
Colorado
Montana
Wyene
Cuba
United States
Spain
Boutwell
Judiciary Committee
United Sites
vMce
Congress
Havana
Hlavana
Tative Cubana
Newmebis
Liberal Party
Neuvits
Strick
Eliott
Sppeinmans
Wells, Fargo & Co
Tall Vombaet
New York
Derall
Gen Blair
Geraint
Whitte House
Congressional Committee
Comemittee
Profits from Vineyards of Mr Martin's 22 Acres
A historical note details Mr Martin acquiring 22 acres near the town for 250, planting nine acres in vines and fencing the lot. The remaining area held 13 acres with bearing orange, lemon, walnut, apple, peach, plum and grape crops. The nine acres yielded over 8100 in expenses, the 13 acres began ripening with a crop value around 2000, and total crops across the plot brought substantial income. The fence wood supported the family and a surplus was sold last year.
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Los Angeles News
Martin
Mar. Martin
Eagles and Echoes From a Distant Era
Three thousand tons of cheese sold in Chicago that year. The Omaha Republican letters from the Governor of Nebraska. New York City's police cost is 82 million annually with a city debt of 50 million. The Colt church glass work costs 7 thousand and channel windows 2 thousand. John Scott Republican is elected U S Senator from Pennsylvania replacing Buckner. December debt rise due to Pacific Railroad bonds. Gen Van Wyck gave a sleigh ride to over 1,000 students in Middletown. Widow Ury of Fort Scott inherits part of a 400 thousand estate. Kona Hawaiians raise a new bell for a church tower to signal funeral strokes from conch shells dated forty eight years.
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Chicago
Omaha Republican
Patlinhead
Nebraska
New York City
Editorial Association of
New Jersey
Trenton
Colt Memorial Church
Hartford
John Scott
U. S
Pennsylvania
Buckner
van Wyck
Middletown
N. Y
Fort Beott
Kan
Monitor
Ury
Drywood
Taylor
Bella
Hawai
Kona
Hawaii
Comprehensive Cheyenne Market Report Shows Mixed Goods Flow
A Cheyenne market report dated January 12 notes abundant arrivals of merchandise with a light price decline. Scarcity of cars limits shipments west, while eggs and related goods stay in demand. Butter, canned fruits, bacon, and coffee show varied pricing amid overall stable supplies. oats, potatoes, and tobacco values fluctuate as retail demand remains temperate.
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Perdowen
Gi To & Candle Tate
Feas
Oor
Aack
Bites
Wey
Prunes
Seves
Perrlia
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Rey
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Daily Leader
Cheyenne
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Og Lal
Math
Rizteetthy
Advarub
Crawford
Law & P.I
Edddy Stresta
E. P. Johnson
Diet
Eddy Street
W's
Thorn, J. Street
HW. Miller
Miller & Street
G. Adama & Co
South Seventeenth Street
Dennis J. Toohy
G. W. Corry
Union Pacific BR. R. and Wells, Farge &Co
Seventeenth Street
Central Dry Store
Thames Street
EK. A. Allen & C.D
Muwam
D. T
J. Irwin
Sum
Iewin @ Graham
City Hospital
Sixteenth Street
Rollins Huns
Soptlif
City Drug Store
Theo, W. Poole & CO
Sigierath
Fergugon
Enne
D. Quoda
The
Dr.f
Clare
Enon
Aral Dear
Pea
Dia
M. H. Hinma
Py Ebmarla Hotel
Good Board
Southern Claims
Wyonlog
New Orleans
Telegraph
Overland Mail
Pacific Railroade
Chey
Moereial Repors
Lrapes
Galden
Timpertal ! Vlog Kyeon
Economnet
Ja Tobacko
Fine Ran
Tate ‘Intoling
Eagle
K, Solisbury & CO
McLe
Roger & Co.'s Bank
Consigumenta
Thompaon Langdon
Wi Browlway
New Yor
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