Union Pacific Railroad Project From Omaha to San Francisco
The Union Pacific charter outlines a national effort to build a 1900 mile railway from Omaha Nebraska to San Francisco California. Key officers include General John A Dix as President and Thomas C Durant as Vice President with capital set at one hundred million dollars. The government favored private risk and surveying crews pushed westward to locate the best route while earlier bonds and government advances shape the financing.
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Union Pacific Road Prospects and Government Aid
A detailed prospectus on the Union Pacific expanding from Omaha toward California. It outlines route segments, grade expectations, and the Rocky Mountain crossing. The piece explains government bonds, land grants, and subordination of company bonds, with figures for costs, bonuses, and expected traffic and revenue growth through 1870 and beyond.
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Rules for Buying Wool Adopts stricter buyer conduct in 1866 gathering
A long, formal notice from Cleveland outlines rules adopted by the Ohio Wool Buyers and Dealers Association to curb fraud and ensure fair pricing. It lists deductions for unwashed or poorly conditioned fleeces, restrictions on buying via agents, and penalties for misrepresentation, urging payment of market outside prices for good wool and condemning incompetent buyers.
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Odd Confederate Tale From Dayton News of a Duel Between Horses
A Dayton newspaper recounts a dubious tale of Rawdon and a Tennessee horse rivalry. The General allegedly engineered a plan to steal a stable rival by sabotaging Rawdon with a hidden lead line and night setup, leading to a staged race result and a payout. The narrative reflects Civil War era commentary and local color from Ohio river towns.
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