The Elephant on Grants Future Political Fortunes
The Silver State argues leading Republicans fear General Grant's power and contemplate ways to sideline him after his wartime prominence. Proposals include pension measures, field marshal rank, or a Senate seat, with opposition from Blaine Conkling and other old political hands. The piece notes Grant's wealth, post presidency investments, and calls for public sentiment to steer his career.
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General Grant
Lim
Blaine
Maine
Gras
Senate
Virginia
Jefferson
Madison
Monroe
Conkling
New York
Congress
Hayes
Mife
Union
Washington
Long Branch
Masry
Grant
United States
Election Bet Ends in Tragedy Across States
An election bet in Parker's Texas ranch led to Parker being killed by Arthur with a knife after a demand for cattle. In Alabama a similar betting dispute caused a fatal chest blow. George W. Smith was convicted of second degree murder in Nevada City California but a missing verdict wording may save him. A separate Chicago area case references the Dorel murder with impending hanging.
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Pala Pinta
Texas
Parker
Arthur
Hancock
New York
Wilmotville
Alabama
George W. Smit
J. W. Sigourney
Nevada City
California
Smith
Telegraphic items of rail results and political notes
Enormous railroad earnings are reported with St Paul at seventeen percent and Northwestern at twenty four percent. Lake Shore lacks 9600 freight cars. many are blocked at Buffalo. Union Pacific shows a $420000 gain in first twenty three days of November. A San Bernardino oil man John Ayers shot himself in bed after cutting timber with companions. Supreme Court justices Strong and Swayne plan retirement. quorum issues may arise. Gold exports and Europe’s loss tallied. Garfield carries large majorities. Sherman’s annual report distributed to customs. A riot erupts among miners near Robinson Camp. Lieutenant Governor elect Robinson is killed. relief from Leadville dispatched.
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St. Paul Road
Northwestern
Lake Shore
Buffalo
Union Pacific Railroad
San Bernardino County
Cal
John Ayers
Ayers
Justice Strong
United States Supreme Court
Swayne
Strong
Senate
Supreme Court
Clifford
Hunt
Wnalle
Commercial Bulletin
Europa
The
Chicago Tribune
Garfield
Hancock
Weaver
Dow
Sherman
Congress
Robinson
Camp
Leadville
Gem 1
City politics and campaign costs spark district split proposal
Before the war it cost 500 to be elected congressman in Boston. Now costs start at 10000 and up. The Boston Journal urges dividing the city into two districts a strong Republican and a strong Democratic zone to curb hub politics. The trusted treasurer of the Washington Guard in Virginia City vanished with 1290 of the company’s funds and borrowings from neighbors.
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Boston
The
Boston Journal
Whallington Guard
Virginia City
Delinquent Taxes Notice for Humboldt County Nevada
Delinquent tax list for the fiscal year 1950 deposited with Humboldt County District Attorney. Taxes must be paid to the county treasurer within 20 days or legal action will be taken for collection of all taxes and costs. George F P Turrites, Clerk. August of Humboldt County Nevada.
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Humboldt County
Nevada
Dentistr Te W. Admiston Opens Full Dentistry Practice
In August 14 1861 notice, W. Admiston dentist announces his new practice in Clark's house next to the city directory office. The ad describes his prepared work and branches of dentistry with location near the ene City Dirge.
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W. Admiston
Clark
Wignenereat
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