Convention views on railroad subsidies and public finance
The text argues the convention should avoid risky subsidies for a Montana railroad, advocating safeguards such as funding only completed and equipped road segments of twenty five or fifty miles. It states the convention’s advisory role could shape territorial policy, urging wisdom, harmony, and public good over factional interests. It also notes opposition to compulsory education laws in New York and critiques naval expenditures under various administrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Legislative Assembly
New York
Buchanan
Walash
Colorado
Grant
England
Cnet
Straits of Dover
Castello
Albano
Rome
Claudius
Fucinus
Celano
Gariglina
Moses
Siske
Wheeler
Wrell
Max Adeler
Noble Sentiments in Senate Speech on Louisiana Question
An excerpt from a United States Senate speech by Senator Ransom of North Carolina pleads for peace, laments sectional hate, and urges restraint. It contrasts ancient patriotism with current division, invoking Cato, Brutus, Curtius and the founders to argue for unity and perseverance against disunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
United States Senate
Ransom
North Carolina
Senate
Janus
Cato
Utica
Curtius
Brutus
Steamer Piloted by Sleepwalking Man Draws Awe
In an April Adventice excerpt from Mark Twain, a somnambulist pilot named X. guides a steamer through Helena Arkansas cross the river. The scene, described with period voice, shows darkness, deliberate steering, and the captain’s astonished partner. The tale ends with a joke about the pilot’s uncanny skill while asleep and the watchman’s bewilderment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Twain
Mississippi
George
New Orleans
Helena
Arkansas
Pilot House
Mr K
Atecr
Tonpic
Texas
Gulf of Alexico
Jim
Helena Crossing
Black Hills Discoveries Question the Gold Rush
The piece dismisses sensational Black Hills gold reports as unreliable and warns against rushing to claim mineral wealth. It cites government ownership issues, potential Indian title, and profiteering by railroads and towns seeking gullible seekers. It notes government interception of unlawful expeditions until open occupation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hills
Chouteau & Co
American Fur Company
United States
Mexico
Canada
Mines, Metals & Arts
Parody Fragments and Historic Tax Snippet Mingle In Clipped Rant
A jumbled mix references extortion by corporations and acts of charity, notes a rail line giving four hundred carloads of supplies to sufferers without charge. Includes a California marriage enticement note, a Connecticut town tax record from 1730, and Mrs Partington noting skirted prices as two shillings sixpence.
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Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
California
Connecticut
John Warmer
Jonathan Reed
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the Daily Independent
Berley
McQuaid & Lacroik
Publishers and Proprietoma
Bridge Street
City
Currier
the Railroad Convention
NAVY
Apilox
Klorr
New Jersey
Trooklyn
Saya
Iowa
Ant
Brooklyn
Supreme Court
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F. G. Leavis
Madison County
Virginia Chey
Murch
Jefferson County
Sadlersburg
la Giliatin
Missnoutn
Missoula
Beavehead
Bannack
D. & Wane
Lewis and Glarke
Meagher
Diamond City
Aport
Virgate
Deer Lodge
L.A. Hershfield & Bro
Welena, Montat
Pranekers
Territorial & County
EOR
Vienna
Dixon
J. Dixon Crucible
Jersey City
W. Sparenberg
Breckinridge and
Rodney Sta
Helen A
The
T. Dauser
M. Hall
K. ¢. Corbet
Cashier Vice
H. Klefnschmidt
Canadas
Great Bridian
Yrelnod
Continent
Dubes
T. Wauser
T. HW. Klenscunidt
HW. Ming
J. E. Blaine
M. Moore
John Curtin
B.C. Corin
F. L. Worden
Helana
Wedraw Exchange
Virginia City
Bozeman
Corlane
Salt Lake
San Franchico
Omaha
St. Louis
Chicago
Montreal
Europe
Geo. W. Fox
C. J. Lyster
William A. Chessman
Alex. H. Beattie
L. M. Black
William Rof
Cornelius Hedges
Henry Klein
Nick Kessler
Geo
W. Fox
Associated Bank
First National Bank
Parchen
A. Dacheul
H. M. Parchen & Co
Main and
Broadway
Helena, M. T
D’acheul
Drugets
ARD
Carden Seeds
Wick’s
Vick
H. M. Parchen & Co., Garner of
Main and Broadway
Iielens Bontana
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