Unpassed Idaho Canal Bill Involving Boise and Snake Rivers
A long narrative details a so called Boise and Snake River Valley Irrigation Company, its corporate setup, proposed water works from Boise River to Snake River, land grants, stock terms, and a push to promote emigration to Idaho Territory with endorsements from J H Johnson and others. It notes the bill’s supporters and the plan to irrigate lands between Boise and Snake Rivers, plus mining districts and expected economics.
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Waash- Digton
Anon
Mai Phawley
Hawes
Otaiet
Nebraska
Buise
Idaho Territory
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Board of Directors
Sum Company
Chae
Boise
Snake
Heise Meridian
Perriery
Furtish Wateher
Ad Company
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Baise Valley
Snake River
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Boise River
United States
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Snake Rivers
United Stites
Congress
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Secretary of the Interior
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Saul
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Canal Sini
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Mackens
Illinois
Pacific Coast
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J. H. Johnson
Boise Rivers
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D. R. Brant
J. M. Beardsley
Joseph Conet
C. Lynde, Jr
R. P. Layton
R. R. Cable
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Aurelia's Unfortunate Young Man
A reader letter from Aurelia Maria of San Jose seeks guidance on a ruined engagement with Breckinridge Caruthers of New Jersey after a string of misfortunes. The piece details his injuries and impairments as a cautionary tale and questions the propriety of the union given his condition and Aurelia's family opposition. A second satirical note describes inventor Grubb's “Patent Adjustable Atmospheric Scalp-Snatcher” aimed at freeing wigged natives amid a humorous exchange with Max Adeler.
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Aurelia Maria
New Jersey
Williamson Breckinridge Caruthers
Goa Garathers
Aurelia
Caruthers
Breckinnridge
Breckinridge
Jie
Grubb
Interior Department
Max Adeler
Wwe
Untitled fragment reveals troubling tale of perilous plans
A damaged dialogue fragment discusses a dangerous scheme and a test of nerves. Characters debate risks and outcomes, mentioning a widow, injuries, and a grim policy. The text hints at a dramatic, unsettled situation surrounding a man named Caruthers.
The Pope's Health and the Papal Crisis
A London Daily News correspondent in Rome warns that Pope Pius IX's health crisis could trigger major consequences. A stable Europe might yield a Vatican conclave selecting an aging cardinal, while a death during turmoil could spark a Catholic schism amid Ultramontane and Italian factions.
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London Daily News
Rome
Pius IX
Italy
Europe
Vatican
Sacred College
Pleasures of Missouri Farm Life Endure in Pest Filled Days
The passage paints a rural routine in Missouri where mornings begin with inspecting corn hills for cut worms and smashing coddling moth larvae. Midday involves Paris green for potato bugs while evenings focus on smudging peach trees and fighting curculio. The cadence follows with night insects signaling another labor filled day.
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Missouri
Aurora
General's Respects Mark Lieut. Col. Meyers Death
General Pope issues a general order announcing the death of Lieut. Col. Frederick Meyers at Santa Fe on July 7. The tribute commends his distinction, unblemished service, and faithful economical administration, noting the department will feel his loss deeply after 80 years of service.
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Pope
Frederick Meyers
Santa Fe
Meyers
Spe
Virginia Sixth District Candidate Defies State Committee
Hon. Thomas Whitehead faces Democratic condemnation after declaring intent to seek re election before the party convention meets. The action violates a resolution adopted by the state committee and is denounced as improper interference with party processes.
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Thomas Whitehead
Virginia
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