Storm and wrecks as San Francisco endures heavy gale
A brutal twenty four hour storm battered San Francisco bringing strong winds and heavy rain. Vessels suffered damage at docks and seawalls with several ships losing rigging and bulkheads. A large barge and a small craft sank. British vessels fared better. Gambetta died at two am after a decline framed by confinement and fatigue. Crop prospects improved across the state amid widespread rain and snow.
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Gambetta
Pani
Jani
Lamelongue
Gambetts
Gam
Peka People Operated by Unclear Tement Details
Fragmentary OCR text mentions operation and a reference to the Peka people with unclear context. No identifiable events, dates, or organizations are readable to form a complete summary.
Congress eyes budget cuts and tariff shifts ahead
The report notes likely budget cuts to a low notch this year while Congress debates tariff and internal revenue reforms. It cites economic spending on dress and excluding details, a murder verdict in Los Angeles, and a New Year snow event in Stockton, California, as part of a broad snapshot of actions and trends.
Teens Propose Army Paymaster Office Abolition Amendment
The House of Representatives discusses an amendment to the Army Bill to abolish the Paymaster office and transfer duties to the Quartermaster's department. Carr William Hoorrr of Salt Lake City, former Mormon delegate to Congress from Utah, died December 30. He was a wealthy, influential Mormon who opposed polygamy. Territorial press favors lenient railroad legislation, with rails extending slowly and public sentiment pushing for allowing railroads a chance. Central Arizona supports railroads.
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Quartermaster’s Department
Carr. Wm. Hoorrr
Salt Lake City
Congress
Utah
Central
Arizona
Governor's message awaited with interest in Territory
The anticipated address from Governor Trule is due soon, with his extensive territory review and input to guide lawmakers. A pension bill favoring Mexican, Creek, Seminole, and other Indian veterans is advancing in Congress, likely to aid aging veterans. Oscar Wilde sailed to England, provoking mixed American reactions to his controversial book and status.
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Trule
New Yoas
Oscar Wilde
England
Wilde
Comstock Mine Salaries Cut to Aid Honest Mining
Officials salaries across Comstock mines to be reduced including presidents to ensure profits go to the mines rather than stockholders. Miners’ pay remains untouched as the reform aims to force mines to yield coin to investors by trimming executive pay.
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Comstock Lode
Comstock mining leaders push reform on the Pacific slope
Principal figures in the Comstock mines vow to pursue honest pay streaks and reform in mining practices. Officials and stockholders may profit as the move gains support, while Arizona miners already aim to run profitable, economically sound operations free from deception.
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Comstock
Pacific
Arizona
Civil Service Reform Faces House Floor Debate
The House debates Civil Service Reform amid claims it is unconstitutional intruding on executive power, a failed experiment, and a partisan tool. Proponents say it may improve the system, while critics warn of distortion and partisan misuse. If it yields any benefit, it might still be better than the current setup.
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Congress
Amp
Treasury Department
Parkers
Wiliam St
New York
Artesian Wells for Arizona in Congress Narrative
A historic appeal urges a dedicated appropriation for testing artesian wells in the desert west of the Missouri. It notes Arizona's strong need and promising support from delegates, arguing that federal aid would benefit the entire southwestern region, despite limited previous funds.
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Missouri River
Arizona
Congress
Contiguous Territories
Union
Territory Legislators and Newspaper Subscriptions
The piece argues against using public funds to buy newspaper subscriptions to curry political influence. It contends lawmakers should receive one copy of each of about eighteen Territory papers, not extra subscriptions, and urges funding for politics to stop. It warns the upcoming legislature must guard public funds from misuse and uphold the Territory’s broad interests.
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Hom
Territory
Prescott
Endias Murder Sparks Apache Outbreak Fears
Two men in Cochise county are dead with stock, arms, and clothing stolen as depredations by escaping San Carlos Apache bands widen toward Sonora. Victims include Al George and L G Reynolds near Dragoon Mountains, with others fired upon and pursued. Trails show bands of 35 to 40 and 7 to 8 members. Calls rise for US forces to pursue across the border until depredations end.
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Cochise County
al George
L. G. Reynolds
Mehan
Dragoon Mountains
Reynolds
Adams
Mexico
Territorial Legislature Should Shed Old Habits
The text urges the territorial legislature to discard past customs and precedents to refresh the body. It notes a habit of paying legislators' own subscriptions for newspapers selected by a secretary, suggesting reform while referencing the Antent war era as a possible context.
Samaritan Nervine Cures Female Weakness and Debility
An old patent medicine claim describes Samaritan Nervine as a remedy for female weakness, general debility, and various reproductive and urinary ailments. It is marketed as a life restoring tonic that calms the nervous system and promotes rest, urging women to use it for relief and comfort.
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