Gold Coin Contracts Raised in Court Challenge
A Nebraska district court case questions the legality of gold coin contracts in a $2,009 mortgage note with interest default. Defense argues notes requiring payment in gold coin or its equivalent violate legal tender laws and public policy. The judge indicates he would rule the gold payment clause illegal and void if needed. In other news, arrangements proceed for Congress mine railroad link from Congress station to the mill, four miles, standard gauge, May 1 start, opening by mid May.
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Omaha
Rail line sale hints at new routes and mining taps
The purchase of ten miles of the old P and A railroad rails by F M Murphy suggests the remaining sixty three miles may also be sold and repurposed to extend lines toward Meyers station Big Bug and other points. A branch from the S F P P to Meyers or Big Bug is expected with onyx fields and mining interests along the route to be tapped. The Hot Springs road is to be reconsidered using material from the old line.
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European public debt per capita ranks Portugal highest
Public debt totals 23.32 billion dollars across Europe about 64 dollars per person. Portugal leads with about 160 dollars per capita followed by France 135 and England 106 while Switzerland is near 5 dollars per person.
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France
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Switzerland
Local plaster discovery near Safford boosts Graham mining
Last Monday Mr J Wilson of Graham tested a self made plaster sample. He shows gypsum exists in large quantities south of Safford in the foothills, of superior quality and suitable for industry. Prof F J Netherton resigns as Territorial Public Instruction head. Graham Guardian praises his work. The Mining Journal notes depressions spur innovation and cost reductions in mining and metallurgy.
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Wilson
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Graham Guardian
Seed propagation of carnaigre urged by Arizona station
The Tuson experiment station director notes carnaigre can be grown from seed though with difficulty. Seeds may be transplanted outdoors in spring or summer or before fall rains. Small seed packages will be sent to Arizona residents who apply and agree to report results of growing from seed.
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Tuson
Arizona
Scrumpox Disease Hits English Rugby Forwards
A new football related illness in England named Scrumpox causes eruptions and affects forwards during scrummages. It is described as contagious and linked to dirty jerseys, spreading through rugby scrimmages and impacting play.
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Millais
Royal Academy
England
Salt bush offers forage on alkali California lands
The Rural Californian describes the Australian salt bush Actiplex Semibaceatum as a ground-covering plant with a prostrate habit and a deep fibrous rooting system. It yields about twenty tons per acre on alkali soils and can help eliminate alkali to enable other crops.
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California
University Bulliton
Ohio Women Seek Law Against Floor Expectorations
Report notes that Ohio women plan to urge the legislature to prohibit expectorations on the floor of any public place in response to a theater high hat bill.
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Ohio
Englishman Claims Georgia Gold Mines Could Yield Vast Revenue
An English observer in Atlanta asserts that northern Georgia contains gold mines capable of producing about 40.9 million dollars annually. The figure underscores hopes for a major mineral boom in the region.
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Georgia
Atlanta
European puppet beast and farming taxes in farmer rodeo report
A recent traveler described Europeans using a four legged animal onstage with a singer controlling its tail and teeth as entertainment. The piece also notes high taxes on unproductive land and argues smaller farm holdings could yield clearer profits, while claiming the west exhausted high pressure farming.
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Europa
West
Recollections mention Napoleon III comment on Cuba
A New York Sun correspondent cites Washburn noting Napoleon III said Spain could not hold Cuba. He predicted Spain would waste soldiers and money and still lose the island in the end.
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France
Washburn
Napoleon III
Spain
Cuba
Will of Benjamin Franklin Up for Boston Official Recognition
Boston officials consider recognizing the will of Benjamin Franklin, made 108 years ago. He left $500 to the city to be used after a century, a sum that has grown to about $111,000 illustrating money’s growth over time.
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Boston
Beston
Tallon Dominates Butte Drill Contest With 37-Inch Cut
In Butte Montana a champion drill contest saw T Tallon drill 37 inches through a granite lock in fifteen minutes. The event awarded over 6000 dollars to the winner as Tallon hit sixty blows a minute without a miss.
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