Railroad Bond Plan For Maricopa County
A summary of a proposed bill to authorize a railroad from Maricopa County to exchange county bonds for railroad bonds. The plan includes county superiors calling a special election, issuing bonds at seven percent over twenty years, and a matched railroad bond issue. Construction milestones trigger further bond issuance. anticipated effects include land availability, population growth, and increased taxable value within eighteen months.
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D. Lemon
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Arez
Pianix
Tempe
Tné County Oak
Territorial Growth and Railroads stir Arizona debate
The fragment argues that railroads spurred population growth in neighboring states, noting Wisconsin and South Carolina gains. It claims Arizona rose from about 9,00 to 80,000 since the railroad era, compares 1880 population to today, and questions whether railroads are aiding or harming Arizona’s territorial development and its inclusion in broader commerce.
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Legisia
Nea Beyers
Loriory
Amy Surte
Wisconsin
South Carolina
Citizen Proposes Press Association for Territory
A reader advocates forming a press association for the territory and seconds the motion in a community meeting setting. The message reflects local civic effort to organize media for territorial affairs.
Bennips elected President of the Senate as Davis resigns
Seyxaron Bennips has been elected President of the Senate and Vice Senator Davis has resigned, following a leadership change.
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Seyxaron Bennips
Senate
Davis
Territorial Fip bid business seeks ostrich venture in California
The article notes Frankin's bid to attend all sessions to decide a case. A group has formed in California to raise ostriches and they've secured 640 acres of land near Anaheim for the venture.
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Frankin
Coar
Gerd
California
Anahein
California Legislature Passes Insanity Defense Law
The legislature approves a bill to handle murder cases by sanity verdicts. If found insane, defendants are committed to a mental asylum. if sane, they face trial for the crime. The law aims to clarify responsibility in homicide cases and set procedures for mental examination.
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California
Mrd
Congressional Tensions Highlight Snide Attacks and Apology
A scolding exchange in the House over insults directed at Page prompted a formal record and an attempted apology by Van Voorhees. The piece laments factional bickering in Congress and recalls anecdotal ink from editors and politicians, including Beck and Teller, who once toiled together on a farm in New York before reaching the Senate.
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Beck
Kentucky
New York
Teller
Unon
Senate
M. Beck
Henry
County eyes rail line future sparks public cheer
An optimistic call to residents to celebrate the likelihood of a railroad in the county. The message urges collective enthusiasm and public support, highlighting the potential economic and developmental benefits. The tone is hopeful about advancing transportation links.
Vast Mexican mine complex and railroad link described
A long handwritten note from February 25 18383 describes a Mexican mine district twelve miles south of the area, noting vast reserves, a 603,000 ramence slag heap, carved white Ti: Tsu stone works, a central fountain, and an arcaded stone city built with Spanish influence. It mentions a Mexican Central Railroad line to Peru Texas, climate, forest, fuel scarcity, and local governance praise. The writer, G A Treed Wetl, extols rail and mine activity and notes military guards on trains, with travel details toward Mexico City and beyond.
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India
Peru
Lenin Dipabrion
Grentieman
Arommia Busners
Snciks Engosh Wellend
Mexico
Mexican Central Railroad
Choy
Chihaciua
Telegraphic Miscellany Special From The Mhenanny
A busy summary of legislative actions and transport news from the era. The Clifton and Lainsburg Railroad Act and Howell road measures pass the Houses, with contention over Van Arman’s resolutions. A steamer disaster near New Orleans claims multiple lives, including officers and crew, while passenger victims include a Chicago woman and a seven month old child.
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Capi
Sullivan
Overs
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Jewsie Kbn
Lee Garper
Christ Kersy
John Franz
Dan Lightner
Coloret
Lewis
Chicago
Pilot Cooley
California Cites Bid for Audit Delay of Railroad Pay
A San Francisco report notes a six to four vote on a resolution urging the California Senate and Assembly to press the Comptroller to refuse audit and the State Treasurer to withhold salaries of Railroad Commissioners until pledges to the people are redeemed. The article also covers floods in Arkansas, treasury duties, and assorted national and world items.
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San Francisco
A& 4
Board of Supervise
Senate and
Assembly of California
Arizona Territorial Legislative Memorial on Public School Land Claims
The Legislative Assembly of the Territory of Arizona memorializes Congress to grant lands in the sixteenth and thirty sixth sections within Mexican grants swamp lands and mineral reservations to the Territory for public schools. It asks Congress to authorize transfer of lands to the Territory and directs the Secretary to send copies to the territorial delegate, the National Bureau of Education, and the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House.
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Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
Congress
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Territory of
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Mexico
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Arizon
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National Bureau of Education
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House Representatives
Lawyer’s War Patch Wins A Trial Tale
A distinguished company of lawyers in the Supreme Court room hears Col. Charles B Spencer recount a case where a veteran plaintiff claimed 1800 he lent to a friend. Edwin James cross-examines, learning the man fought in the war. The jury is swayed by a speech about valor, but the punchline reveals the client was an old rebel.
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Miniterer
Albuquerque
Chilushua
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Senator Hill
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James S. Boynon
Georgia
U.S
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Meesie O'Brian
Rosa
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Edwin James
James
James Asker
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Plantain fruit could boost Southern Valley agriculture
A historic note on plantain as a common Central American fruit in some regions, its cooking uses and limited U.S. presence. It suggests farmers acquire seed to grow plantains, with potential products for the Saltier Valley, and hints at patent office findings in New Orleans.
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Sault Tier Valley
New French Cabinet and Insane Asylum Abuses
Prime Minister Ferry submits a full list of the new French cabinet with named ministers for foreign affairs interior marine agriculture commerce posts and telegraphs public works and finances. A report from the Dizmont Insane Asylum details brutal treatment of patients prompting a Pennsylvania Legislature inquiry. Congress considers reserving Yellow Stone Park by prohibiting leases and exclusive concessions transferring control to the government.
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Dizmont Insane Asylum
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