Mace and Davis Fight at Virginia City and Other News
The piece notes a glove contest between Mace and Davis in Virginia City ending after eight rounds with Mace winning by 19 points to Davis 33. It also reports a Democratic newspaper planned for San Francisco, a Belleville half mile track races schedule, Peter Larkin seeking clemency, Til den supporter speculation, a Christmas tree appeal for Carson orphans, and local crimes and ore production figures.
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Mace
Davis
Virginia City
Harrington Sentenced to Death for Sullivan Murder
On December 16 in Virginia City James Harrington was sentenced by Judge Rising to be hanged for the murder of John Sullivan. The judge noted willful premeditation and denied grounds for appeal, remanding Harrington to await execution on February 9, 1877, with plans for potential Supreme Court review.
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Virginia City
James Harrington
Rising
John ©. Sullivan
Harrington
Sullivan
Supreme Court
Oysters Arriving for Planting and Bank Deposit Shift Highlight Week
The report notes 25 cents per share levied by Trojan Mining Company due January 15. Oysters for planting arrive in California en route to Sacramento and San Francisco for boarding schools. Sacramento Savings Bank directors refuse new interest deposits, citing abundant cash. Idaho Statesman urges Territory dissolution with redrawn borders among Utah, Nevada, Oregon, and Montana. A pigeon shooting match in San Francisco draws $1,000, with disputes over scoring and claims. Also covered are a San Francisco Police Court quip and notes on bear hunting near Cloverdale, plus Union Confederate Veterans ball invitations extending to high-ranking officers and officials.
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California
Sacramento
San Francisco
Mexican revolutionaries seize banker Miller at Chihuahua
Fort Davis dispatch reports 4000 revolutionists capture American banker Miller and demand 8000 in gold. Colonel Andrews leads rescue with infantry cavalry and artillery. Threats of Miller’s execution linger if ransom not paid. fighting expected.
Lawful Letters and a Fatal Fight at a Lodging House
The San Francisco event notes a drunken gambler J A Miller injuring Florent Hoeffer at 710 Bush street. Miller fell from a stair to the floor below, breaking an arm and suffering internal injuries. He was arrested after a hogging game clue and bleeding clothes were found in his room. Miller is in a low condition and not expected to live.
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San Francisco Balletin
Florent Hosffer
Bush Street
J. A. Miller
Satter Street
Miller
Hoeffer
John Coffey
Meagher
Noyes
Fisher & Co
Telegraphic Wire Service Record Entry
A terse telegraph report from the Western Union line appears in the morning issue, summarizing a single terse item carried by the wire service. The fragmentary text reflects standard dispatch style of the era with brief factual wording.
Special Committee Reports Suspected Election Frauds In New York
Leonard Miteheli a Republican testified the vote exceeded any prior total by 300 with voters seen who had not been in the country six months. Dudley 8 Gregory said registration was 2,000 higher than in spring. he saw batches of Germans led to polls and tickets issued for them to vote. San Francisco police also report a double murder at 920 Market Street where Gideon Barber shot A J Conro then killed himself after a jealous dispute. Barber claimed Conro robbed him and vowed to die. Barber survived but is not expected to recover.
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Witt
Davies
Moron
Fretinghuusen
Lozan
Bayard
Bagsomn
Nour
Leonard Miteheli
New York
Dudley
Gregory
New Jersey
San
Market Street
Conro
Barber
Covro
Mackey Denies Plan to Pull Out of the Bonanza Firm
John W. Mackey told reporters in Virginia City that a report of his intent to withdraw from the Bonanza firm and move assets to the Bank of California is unfounded. Street talk about the Bonanza mines and potential disagreements among members has circulated for some time.
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San Francisco
John W. Mackey
Virginia City
Bollavzs
Con. Virginia
Bank of California
Plenipotentiaries Outline Terms at Constantinople Conference
The preliminary conference adjourned yesterday with all plenipotentiaries agreeing to draft proposals in terms acceptable to all parties. The session in Constantinople on December 21 aimed to build a consensus approach among the involved nations.
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Constantinople
Alps Silver Mining Company Assessment Notice 1876
The Alps Silver Mining Company in San Francisco California warns that an assessment of fifty cents per share was levied December 16 1876 payable immediately in gold. Unpaid shares by January 16 1877 will be delinquished and sold at public auction February 6 1877 to cover the assessment and sale costs. O D Squire secretary.
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Alps Silver Mining Company
San Francisco
California
Ely
Lincoln County
Nevada
United States
Stevenson Building
Montgomery Streets
Gale
O. D. Squire
Stevnson Building
California and
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