Californians oppose railroads and cattle barons in policy clash
A fragmentary report portrays Californians growing to detest railroad monopolies and cattle magnates. It notes lavish wealth, vast ranches, expensive fencing, and heavy taxes affecting cattlemen, while urging unity ahead of a St. Louis convention to defend ranch interests. The piece also mentions a Paris death and Irish aid to Skye crofters.
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Tune
Warren Hastings
India
Russia
Shaw's
California
Nebraska
Oregon
Montana
St. Louis
United States
Francisco
Montevue and the Mount of Mercy in Frederick County
A lengthy critique of Montevue asylums in Frederick County examines charity by proxy, the moral costs of care, and social neglect. It details an on site tour of the institution showing aged, mentally ill, and violent inmates, staff challenges, and the surrounding grounds including a farm and potter's field. The report blends social critique with vivid scenes from the facility and notes local incidents and parallels.
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Montevue
Frederick County
King of Terrors
Lazarus
Alma
Potter's Field
Tax Cart
Montevne
Scott Vanfossen
Wan
Ike
Emmitsburg
St. Mary's County
God’s Acre
Munshower
Mayor Chapman Indicted for Bribery in Portland
Port Land Nov 12 Dr J A Chapman mayor of Portland is indicted by the grand jury on bribery charges. He is accused of accepting money to appoint individuals to city offices. Diphtheria and typhoid fever rise in Morriceat Montreal with faulty drainage blamed by doctors.
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Washington Monument
Cologne Cathedral
Port Land
J. A. Chapman
Portland
Grand
Montreal
Morriceat
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