California Senator Leads Debate on Chinese Immigration
The piece reviews Senator Minter of California opening the debate on the Chinese immigration bill. It notes strong opposition to unlimited Mongolian importation, a coastal political consensus, and references California gubernatorial vote data from 1879 supporting restriction. It also touches on 1881 meteorology, droughts east of the Rockies, and Pacific rainfall trends.
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Minter
California
United States
Rocky Mountains
Asia
Pacific Coast
Congress
Pacific Seaboard
Rockies
Mississippi Valley
Arizona
Peroration of Blaine's Eutory and Chinese Bill notes
The telegraph column recites Blaine's funeral oration imagery of a statesman facing death and a sweeping tribute to a nation. It then reports on the Chinese bill debates in the Senate with amendments from Grover and Farley, and notes a pending vote likely after Thursday.
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Wasmaton
Senate
Grover
Farley
United States
Miller
Voorhees
Congressional Library
Hour
Massachusetts
Pyramid mining camp rising near Tombstone in Arizona
Denver Tribune reports Col Amos Green returning from Pyramid mining camp seventy five miles southeast of Tombstone. Camp now claims about 1000 residents with expectations of further growth. Notable mines include Viola Penelope Last Chance Golden Gate Windward Galatea among others. Ore in fissure veins described as rich and promising. Ingersoll’s Ivanhoe mine located 150 miles north. Climate described as perpetual summer. Pyramidites expect to rival Tombstone’s wealth. Globe postal inspector McGaughey praises Globe post office and outlines proposed route and service changes affecting Globe Willcox Prescott and other towns.
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Denver Tribune
Amos Green
Pyramid
Tombstone
Old Mexico
Tribune
Green
Mr. Green
Viola
Penelope
Last Chance
Golden Gate
Windward
Galatea
Jac Haverly
Bob Ingersol
Ingersoll
Ivanhoe
Globe
R. D. McGaughey
Ariz
Spence
Thos. Baker
Washington
Willcox
Liew
McMillen
Richmond Basin
Nugget
Stanton
Salt Naver
Tonto Basin
Reno
Prescott
King
Pioper
Riverside
Florence
Tucson
Pinals
Suburban growth and town trades in a rainy day column
Splinters note rapid house building in suburbs with adobe structures and ongoing repairs at J O Danbar livery stable plans to enlarge. Safford's Fifth street block rear addition nears completion boosting store appeal. Local art show features Belgrano paintings and drawings. Contention coach arrival brings local passengers after Sweetwater collision delays. Recorder's office moves to Richie's Building on Fifth street for convenience. Wells Fargo Express ships three bullion bars worth 8552 dollars to Tombstone M and M. Dr McSwegan not appointed to pest house. Debating club enjoyed life of Sir Walter Scott articles and songs. Grand restaurant opening planned at ranch hotel with two-room dining division. Eagle Brewery barber shop in new location offers lowered prices and expert service. Western mail delayed due to eastbound crash near Sweetwater, no major injuries. Vizina and Virginia Consolidated mix-ups in New York press. mining public unfazed. Weather jokes as March winds loom after recent cold spell.
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Safford
Fifth Street
Belgrano
Sweetwater
Recorder's
Britain
Richie
Wells, Fargo & Co
Express
Tombstone M.& M
Errrara
McSwegan
Pest House
Walter Scott
Ranch Hotel
Messrs
Fraser & DeGraw
Eagle Brewery
Tae Western Mail
Sweetwater Station
Casa Grande
Vizinw
New York
Virginia Consolidated
Nevada
Vizina
Virginia
Uharteston Oveedhauler
Local Personal Notes From Far Western Stations
Local notices mention Mayon Dowsixe and John Davis returning to Dos Cabeaus, Major PLS. BALE from a 30 day Sonora tour, and various guests at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas NM and Hereford. The Sumner Earle party’s Sonora trip, mining interests near San Pedro and San Helena, and industry chatter from Bisbee El Carmen and Idaho mine machinery are reported along with weather, travel, and transport notes.
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Hog
PC. Donovan
Las Vegas
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Hereford
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Custom House
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Fronteras
Sonora News
Cody
Pinkham
Se Nord
Arla
St. Helena
Los Coelicias
el Carmen
Mil
Transit proposals spark talk of faster mails and new lines
Government officials discuss speedier mail service with a Renoline line and coach runs, hoping Postmaster General approval. The piece questions whether Virginia City will host the International hotel and county building sites as a metaphor for shifting regional uses, mentioning locals like Caverns and foxes in a colorful Daily Report note.
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