Fragmented 1854 San Francisco news notes and speculation
A jumble of 19th century items reports on Senatorial politics and possible replacements, a riot on an Indian reservation quelled by the military, and market notes amid fears of drought. It mentions Edmunds and Sherman as possible senators, a track tampering worry, and California wheat prospects with expected price rises if rains fail to arrive.
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Hoad
O'Donnell
San Francisco
The
Chronicle
Hewitt
House
West
Government telegraph bill under postal department review
Congress assists a tax matter shifting a four government telegraph system to be run by the postal department with affordable rates for the public. Telegraph companies currently operating oppose the move but have no other substantial objections.
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Congress
Postal Department
Cholera Threat Looms Over North Africa Towns
Cholera remains entrenched in northern Africa with daily deaths and a total surpassing 75,000. Officials warn of a severe spread next summer to eastern lands and possibly the western continent. Precautions are urged to curb the spread as Europeans race to prepare defenses.
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Africa
Territory of Aristons Described as Fertile and Scenic
The Economist asserts that Eastern residents hold a mistaken view of Aristons Territory. Contrary to desert imagery, it contains fertile valleys with springs and streams, vast cattle herds, valuable forests, and stunning natural scenery, all literally true.
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Aristons
Ohio Democrats Oppose Pendleton Civil Service Reform
The piece argues against Pendleton for advocating civil service reform, contending the measure would improve government efficiency by placing capable individuals in office regardless of politics. It contends opposition stems from favoritism and resistance to merit-based reform, praising the bill as sound business policy.
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Ohio
Pendleton
Rich mining district near town eyed for wealth
The piece highlights a near district praised as potentially the richest in the country, fifteen miles from town. It notes ore from Red Dog mines, Ramsdell’s Grand Canal mill, and plans for a larger mill to exploit water power, with many mines needing capital to clear water in shafts. It also mentions political ties and a call for local enterprise to develop regional wealth.
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Quijotoas
Ramsdell
Grand Canal
Esqa
Ramedell
Arizona Canal
Remedell
Capita
Ice Gorge Threatens Port Deposit Bridges and Town
A massive ice gorge forms in the Susquehanna at Port Deposit causing rapid river rise. Town residents flee to high ground as bridges at Port Deposit Havre de Grace and Big Bridge are at risk. Heavy rain and melting snow worsen conditions.
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Baurreore
Susquehanna River
Port Deposit
Baltimore and Ohio
Big Bridge
Havre de Grace
Faust
SAN Francisco News
Hesitation Before Robber Ordered Box and Mail
A robber paused after entering the stage area and then ordered the box and mail sent out. He appeared to first identify Charles Boss but made no direct demonstration against him. Details on contents of the express box remain unclear, possibly light, and the mail items’ contents will take time to determine.
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Carcago
Robert Laird Colliers
the Tribune
Lotta
Golller
Hymen
Charles Boss
Prescott
Promising camp activity near Logan and Mount Ben Nevis
The Citizen notes rapid settlement at both sides of Main Street from the hill to the canyon. A new U S customs house with Frank Proctor as agent, 30 men at the bonanza mine, a water strike west side at 30 feet, and ongoing bore work on the east side. About 250 to 300 people are at Logan with three stores nearly ready, two corrals, four boarding houses, and several tents and houses under construction. Water supply and camp location remain unsettled amid snow on Yomobachi mountains and a long-distance stage run to Tucson.
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Main Street
United States Custom House
Frank Proctor
Bobanza Company
Mount Ben Nevis
Allen’s
Quisgle
Logan
Gibson
Frazer
Florence
Lewis
Henry
Christie
Gibson & Frazer
Gibson & Frazer's
Yomobachi
Aguirre
Logan City
Tucson
W. H. Patton
Bonanza
Woo
Henry College Lottery Prize Claim Transfer Notice
A dated notice from Louisville Kentucky records prize ticket No. 78 350 drawn Nov 29 1883 for 30000 dollars as paid by Henry College Lottery Co. to J J Douglas. It notes next grand drawing June 1884 and prices two dollars for tickets with half dollar and one dollar options.
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San Frascisco
Cal
Bank of Kentucky
Louisville
Henry College Lottery
Wapsworth
Wella, Farzo & Co
Orrice Henry Couteer Lottery Co
J. J. Douglas
Henry College Lottery Company
E M. Railton
Geo. Crocker
Central Pacific Railroad
San Francisco
Bandit Stops Stage on Black Cation Route
A south bound stage between the cation and Gillette was halted by a shotgun wielding man who forced the driver to dump the mail and a box before his order to drive on. Passenger Frank Durl was unmolested. Driver Chas McCool was new. Chas Charlebois and Marlow rode behind and were not harmed.
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Chas McCool
Chas. Charlebois
Tip Top
Tempe
Marlow
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