New Pacific Railway Progress Prompts Southern Route Push
The article notes growing support for a southern Pacific rail link south of the snow line, with Pennsylvania Central backing the west end from Texan lines and San Francisco investors funding a southeastward line to meet it. Subscriptions nearing two million dollars, promising faster Pacific access and curbing monopolistic Canal road leverage, benefiting Cincinnati’s interests.
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Southern Pacific Railway
Great Pennsylvania Central
Texan
San Francisco
Central Pacific Company
Southern Road
Texas
Pacific
Mississippi Valley
Great Southwest
Mississippi
Ohio
Cincinnati
Telegraphic system could be cheaper for public use
The article argues for cheaper telegraph rates to boost usage and revenues, noting high U.S. charges relative to Europe. It cites 1870 and 1871 U.S. message counts and revenues, comparisons with European rates, and points to government use in Europe without charges as a model for reducing costs.
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Asia
America
Aleutian Islands
Pacific
Bhering’s Straits
Morse
Europe
Great Telegraphic Family
Herald Plans Second Nile Expedition From Gondokoro
The Herald undertakes another Africa expedition aimed at tracing the Nile sources. A Herald man travels up the White Nile from Gondokoro toward the interior guided by Egyptian authorities. The plan follows Sir Samuel Baker and Livingstone routes to intersect in the interior and reveal regional peoples and geography.
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Cosa
Herald
Africa
Bourne
Stanley
Zanzibar
Nile
Sir Samuel Baker
Sir 8. Baker
White Nile
Gondgkoro
Egypt
Gondokoro
Baker
Samuel Baker
Speke
Grant
Madame Tinne
Khartoum
Upper Nile
Crispins and Lynn Manufacturers Clash Over Bank Run
A rift between Crispins and Lynn’s shoe makers pits 60 large establishments against the Crispin association. The bank’s funds are tied to manufacturers via real estate investments, and Crispins plan a withdrawal of about 1.5 million dollars to cripple the Lynn Savings Bank. The move risks a damaging bank run and uncertain consequences for Crispins.
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Crispins
Lynp
Lynn Savings Bank
Russia to become world iron champion amid forest laws
The report notes 1865 metal outputs totaling 480 million dollars and coal at 170 million tons globally. England mined 98 million tons of coal, while Russia vies for leadership by preserving forests for charcoal and planning removal and replanting over sixty years, prompting the question Who shall say that Russia is barbarian.
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England
Russia
Coliery
Centralia
Pottsville
John Webster
George W. Davis
Webster
Lee
A.C. Green
India
Africa
China
Ake
Au mm
Whitley Recommends Clemency for Klan Prisoners
Colonel Whitley says he has recommended executive clemency for twenty four of the Ku klux prisoners. The total number of prisoners is reported as sixty six.
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Whitley
Turbulent times mix political moves and local crime
Reports from across the nation note Maine Republicans enthusiastic. Delaware Democrats align with Greeley while Minster Nelson plans a September visit. A powder works mill explodes in Wilmington. a Louisville forgery case involving Robert Atwood unravels large bank fraud affecting multiple lenders. The York and Boston gauges also record auroras and dental conventions with notable figures like Dr. Mills and Dr. Waters.
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Delano
Washington
Boutwell
Maine
Delaware
Greeley
Chicago
Onawa
M. Kaiser
University At Leyden
Nelson
United States
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Fritmington
Del
Columbus
Jim Johnson
Greensburg
N. C
John H. Bradley
Eet
Numancia
New York
W.W. Perry
Maryland
Memphis
T. Suit & Co
Louisville
Jennings
Times
Kilpatrick
Chicago Times
Chicago Tribune
Blanton Duncan
European Court and Fleet Movements Report
August news from Europe and Britain notes a Rome Jesuit assembly to discuss expulsions, a German closure of an Issenheim Jesuit establishment, and a Paris cabinet meeting led by Thiers. London reports praise for Anglo American arbitration peace and ships Wabash and others in the Thames with Admiral Alden's fleet moves toward Norway.
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Geneva
Board of Arbitration
Noo
Davis
Lord Tenterden
Berlin
Auizust
Issenheim
Alsace
von Muitke
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Paris
Thiers
Trouville
London
Mundelia
Sheffield
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United States
Tribunal of Arbitration
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William H. Smith
Moravian
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British Joint Claims Commission
Newport
Smith
Newsdealer
Canada
Wabash
Brooklyn
Plymouth
Thames
Gravesend
Wachusett
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