Vanderbilts and the Calaveras Gold Rush Romance
A sprawling tale of Jim Fair and James Mackay, Irish-born miners who rose from poverty to colossal wealth in the California and Consolidated Virginia mines on the Comstock lode. Partners Flood and O’Brien aided, as wealth swelled to hundreds of millions by 1874. The saga ends with fortunes, marriages, and political ties, including Fair’s Nevada senatorial tenure and a turbulent family history culminating in his death in 1895.
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New York
Virginia Sailr
Vandervilt
Pacific
JT Fale
Calaveras County
Ameren
Yongtaid Weal
Wns
Dawon
Minis Sloeks
Aril
Comstachk
Gut Silven
Tie Init
Winges
Aamed
Male
Mixebadl Mary
Glewsher
Ty Yood
Ireland
Low
Mirwig
James Fury
Chiwara
Leas
California
Atlantic
Young Feir
Panama
San Francisco
Pale
Rough and Ready
Nevada County
Frazer River
British Columbia
Jim
Nevada
Miss Rooney
Jim Wair
Jameson
Comstock
Dim Pair
Plazarvilla
Red Dog
Virginia City
Fate
Inl Norcross Ming
Opair
John W. McKay
Postal ‘Telegraph Company
Mackay
Mair
Aame ‘Punt
James C. Mood
William O'Brien
Trish
New York City
Flood
O'Brien
Washington Street
San
Gome
Comstock Lode
Hale Any Norcross
Cailferata
Virginie
Palr
Jomers
Virginia
Bine
Ophir Paii
Mackay and Fair
Calif Torvia
Macksy
Isvy
Aweview
Dundoo Arden
Belmary
Annifornia
Califor
Tames G. Pais
Valniy
Bonanza
Farr
Stow Exchange
Wiz Mackay
Fpalr
Wood
James G. Palr
Maclay
William S. O'Brien
Hildren
Foveroom
Washoe Street
Virginia Ghy. the Chituten Are As Follows: Charles M. Farr
York City
Theresa
Tessie Air
Hermann Delricia
James G Farr, Jr
Woo
Virginia Pair
Birdie Falr
W. EK. Vanderbilt
Senator Aly
Lick Hotel
Oclriens
Senator Fair
Toms
Wisconsin Senate Passes Bicycle Law Change and Tax Bills
Madison March 21 The Wisconsin Senate moved to strike a term from bicycle law and concurred on a poll-hours measure. advanced tax bills affecting express, sleeping car, freight lines, and their property values. introduced two new bills on forgery in the third degree and waterworks condemnation. The assembly reconsidered Welton’s tramp measure. debated railroad tax plans. and approved bills on county superintendents, assessors, probate notices, and railway proxies. The Orton bill to extend life insurance licensing was amended by Wheeler on tax revenue, with mixed fiscal effects. debates over sidewalk injury claims and a street-wcar fare proposal continued, while the House preserved its constitutional amendment stance and named conferees.
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Madison
Senate
Jones
Dennest
Cone
Minch
McGrath
Stout
Weed
Whitehead
Altorney
Ibrarian
Torrens
Tudge Quinn
Boone
Mermal School
Bord Shell
Overbeck
Ture Orton
Enns
BUI
Secretary of State
Reehr
Wellon
Bryant
Noida
Sturdivant
Ttt
Lamoreux
Wheeler
Whealer
Slely le Bow
Lorton
Northwestern Mutual of
Milwaukee
Rendwestern Mutual ‘ Company
Milwaukee Company
Wheeter
Judiciary Committee
yieUm
Dodge
Hail
House
Messrs
Orton
Rnek
Sturdevene
Lamarveux
Rochr
Committee
Railroads
Humphrey
Vandercookt
Eau Claire
Claims Committee
Buffington
Madison Senate votes against constitutional amendment proposal
On March 22 in Madison the senate defeated concurrence to the assembly forfeiture amendment to a joint resolution for a constitutional amendment to prohibit passes. Eight senators Anson Baxter Denett Hatton Martin Munson Stout and Whelan voted affirmative. After approving the Mailer bill regulating corpse transportation, four bills taxing sleeping car express railway service and equipment companies passed without debate. The measures, prepared by the tax assessment committee, require the state board of assessment to meet in August of even years to value the entire property of the taxed firms.
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Madison
Senate
Eesembly
Anson
Baxter
Denett
Hatton
Martin
Munson
Stout
Whelan
Committee On
State Board of Assessment
Wisconsin Senate Adopts April 14 Adjournment Date
Madison March 2 Senator Lamoreux introduced a joint resolution fixing April 14 as final adjournment date and laid over until next week. The measure concerns organization of the cordial school board and appointing a single member from one congressional district, with amendments to exclude district paving two normal schools. Assembly concurred in the amendment. several Senate and Assembly bills were passed or concurred, including factory inspectors, San Jose scale prevention, and funding for a Nelson Dewey monument at Lancaster.
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Madison
Senate
Lamoreux
Wits
Ax-Olicic
Wis
San Jose
Assembly
Lseldit
Renay Costa
Barron County
Nelson Dewey
Lancaster
Wisconsin Assembly Passes Industry and Fiscal Bills
In a busy session the Wisconsin Assembly advanced measures including a $40,000 grant for an interstate park on the St Croix and a $45,000 provision for a Veterans' home. Several bills set licensing changes for stamp schemes, grain grinding fees, and county expenses. Debates concerned a constitutional road funding plan and court salary protections, while several assembly bills were engrossed or killed amid party and legal argument.
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Magner
Anelty Charter Commission
Ue Uresserail
St. Croix River
Veterans
George Olsah
Jackson County
Judiciary Committee
With
Leense
Bill Ueda
Rusk Again
Wheeler
Hollanne
Morgan
Hat
Attorney General’s Office
Ives
McGillvray
Orton
Milwaukee
Douglas County
Juale
Bis
Liligancs
Hoelle
Middleton
Thomas
Mr. Trna
Aso
Assembly
Merchant Prince Murmurs About Silent Reading Rule
The merchant prince buried his face and wept saying he once vowed not to read anything unless typewritten or printed. The Detroity Journal notes his bitter exclamation about his invioable rule in business.
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Detroly Journal
Meter Debate Over Gas Usage Questioned
A Householder challenges a gas meter reading, with an inspector replying the device shows the amount of gas you must pay for. The exchange highlights a dispute over measurement and billing in Boston.
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Boston
Wisconsin and Michigan Men Plan Chicago Trust
Purists from Tilmall Wisconsin and Michiren met in Chicago to discuss forming a trust. Their dialogue centered on cooperative management and joint ventures, signaling a potential alliance among regional groups.
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Puri
Tilmall
Wisconsin
Chcago
Regulating a Childs Candy Craving And Health Impacts
A Harper's piece argues for limited candy consumption by children, advising mothers to portion treats after meals and avoid sweets like gum drops, cocoanuts, and candies for the very young. It contrasts strict parental limits with permissive approaches and recounts a tragic example of malnutrition linked to candy excess.
Tattooed Royalty and Royal Names in Modern Ink
An article notes tattooing’s rise among the leisure class with royals such as Princes Waldemar and Queen Olga among its adherents. It recounts tales of lovers’ knots, reworked initials, and a British officer who first bore Mary then the word traitor, illustrating tattoo fashion’s peril and romance.
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R. J. Stephen
Marmsworth’s Magazine
Waldemar
Denmark
Olga
Greece
Osear
Sweden
Duke of York
Constantine
Randolph Churchil
Stephen
Mary
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Estelle’s Noble Nature in a Humble Journal Tone
A fragment from the Indianapolis Journal notes Estelle’s character and virtue, contrasting a prior Mrs Estelle with a self-claimed clean conscience. The writer emphasizes habitual cleanliness and moral self‑examination, hinting at social judgment.
Opinion on municipal street railways owner depends
A Washington Star item quotes Senior Sorghum saying his view on municipal ownership of street railways depends on who owns the municipality. He notes the owner’s identity shapes the opinion.
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Washington Star
Truly Brave in Chicago News Dispute Over Soldier Status
Fragmentary Chicago News clipping questions bravery and soldier status of an individual named Iakesley. The text mentions a general convention of the American rabble held in Cincinnati and includes garbled phrases indicating debate over military service and identity.
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Iakesley
Ghureh Ehoic
Chicago News
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Virginia Vale
Legislature
Heaven
Mohar
Marasmus
Harper's Businey
Estelle
Estee
Indianapolia Journal
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