The Ista Mark Hopkins and the Central Pacific Railroad
The article recalls Ista Mark Hopkins as an early incorporator and Treasurer of the Central Pacific Railroad Company, noting his wealth and leadership and that his name is now largely forgotten amid stock sales to eastern capitalists. It mentions his death less than two years ago and his lack of heirs ensuring his fortune passed to others.
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Ista
Mark Hopkins
Central Pacific Railroad Company
Aud
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Unworthy Representative Voorhis’ Seat in Congress
Charles W. Voorhis, president of a National Bank in Hickeneack New Jersey, was elected from the Fifth District after a split in opposition. He is alleged to be a forger and embezzler, with an indictment pending. a petition urges the House to expel him.
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Charles W. Voorhis
Hickeneack
New Jersey
Congress
Voorhis
Washington
House of
House of Repressntative
Nevadan Assault on Wagineer Clarks Sparks Quiet Recount
The text notes no arrests yet for the assault on Wagineer Clarks in Virginia City Nevada. It contrasts reactions to political violence south of the Mason Dixon line with minimal comment in Nevada, amid election tensions and party rhetoric.
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Virginia City
Mason & Dixon
Nevada
New York Harbor Sees Record 872 Vessels Waiting
The article notes a peak of 872 ships anchored in New York Harbor awaiting cargoes, a rise due to trade stagnation in grain and provisions. Weather stress contributed to delays, with all destinations represented among the vessels.
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New York
Hayes defies California push on Morton name
Hayes resists pressure from the California delegation to withdraw Morton’s name and says etiquette won’t keep him from backing Morton. The report notes a Postmistress and honors for Mrs. Imma M. Norwood as a pioneering female county official. Dan Lane of Carson is convicted of wife beating with a 100 fine and six months in jail. Tacquisoaar faces further fines for court abuse.
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Hayes
California
Young Morton
Morton
Sale of Central Pacific stock and unrest across regions
An Alta interview cites Governor Stanford saying stock sales will not alter policy or control and aim to satisfy stockholders. Alarming earthquake tremors hit Salvador and interior damage fears rise as residents flee and government acts to stabilize.
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Central Pacific
Stanford
Salvador
Central America
San Salvador
Ilohango
New Hampton
Filer Buck
Maul
Buck
Tack
Freeman
Massachusetts
The
Civil
Cabal
Malinond Jan
Alvanel
Laghines
Collester
Cabul
Parnell
Dillon
Williams
Toledo
Reforming drinker in Battle Hill nearly poisons self
A Kansas man at Battle Hill tried to drink poison to curb alcoholism. He mixed poison with whisky in a single room for six hours then drank it. A plugsman saved him and he was sent to an asylum for inebriates.
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Battle Hill
Kansas
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