Rich coal and iron fields linked by Chesapeake and Ohio railroad
The West Virginia Alleghenies hold vast coal and iron deposits with easy surface seams on Kana wha and collateral valleys. The Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, now largely in operation, connects Memphis and Chicago area markets to these resources, employing about 7,000 workers and promising immense regional wealth and development. Investments via Fisk & Hatch are described as secure and convenient. The article also notes ongoing trials and political commentary surrounding McFarland and the Greeley testimony.
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Alleghenies
Monongahela
Europe
Kanawha
Chespeake and Ohio Railroad
James River
Mississippi Valley
Seaboard
Great West
Memphis
Saint Louis
Chicago
Atlantic
Richmond
Virginia
West Virginia
Chespeake and Ohio Railroad Company
Fiirm, Fisk & Hatch
New York
Exchange of Securities
France
Napoleon
Empire
Disaster at Richmond Capitol Killing Many Officials
A crowd in Richmond Virginia gathered to hear a Supreme Court decision when the Capitol floor collapsed. About fifty were killed and over one hundred wounded, including Capt Charters, E M Schofield, Dr J B Brook, and ex Governor Wells among the injured.
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Richmond
Virginia
Capitol Building
Supreme Court of Appeals
House of Delegates
Capt. Charters
E. M. Schofield
Gen. Schofield
J. B. Brook
The
Haquirer
Julius A. Hobson
S. Bugger
T. A. Brewis
Alexandria
Samuel Eaton
Boston
Panhattan Roberts
Chancery
Court of Common Pleas
Wells
Thomas S. Bucock
United States
House of Representatives
Big Oil Well Ignites Excitement in Arm strong Run
The Titusville Herald reports widespread interest in the Arm strong Run oil discovery with visitors from many districts and rapid land speculation. An eighty acre tract near the well is listed at 80 000 dollars. Oil tests show amber colored fluid at 48 degrees gravity in Crevice rock, suggesting favorable but limited leases.
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Armstrong Run
Titusville
Legislature adjourns amid absurd proposals and stalemates
The New York Legislature adjourns with no anti insanity law and a stale murder reference. Conference votes decide lay representation for General Conference. Supreme Court keeps the Hepburn case, Vallandigham rejects Congress bid, Covode declines further candidacy.
Avondale Mine resumes work after fatal disaster
The Avondale mine reopens with a new breaker and an airshaft 96 feet deep to a rock tunnel. An opening to the Union Mine and a vented system replace furnace heat at a cost of 7000 dollars, but critics question why safeguards were not used when work began, recalling 200 deaths on September 6. Canada faces another Fenian scare.
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Avondale
Union
Letter from Minnesota on fences roads and local talk
A Minnesota letter discusses local farming debates from Chain Lake Centre April 14 1870 including proposed cattle fences schoolhouse locations road placement and drainage issues. The writer critiques newspaper reading habits and notes various global and national items and curiosities of the era.
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Chain Lake Centre
Michigan Cavalry Rewards Noted for Davis Capture
The 4th Michigan cavalry finally receives its reward for capturing Jeth Davis. The Stanton memorial fund, now on deposit and earning interest for the late Secretary E. M. Stanton’s family, totals $146,000.
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4Th Michigan Cavalry
Jeth Davis
Stanton Memorial Fund
Sec. E. M. Stanton
War clouds loom as 20000 Sioux feared to rise
Washington April 25 1869 reports warn of an imminent Indian war led by 20000 Sioux with Cheyenne allies. Gen Sheridan plans May 1 headquarters at Pembina Minnesota and orders Seventeenth and Fourteenth Infantry to Sioux City Iowa. Five companies of the Seventh Cavalry move to Fort Hayes under General Custer. Also note a court room anecdote about women jurors praying for wisdom during the Howie murder trial.
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Washineton
D. C
Sheridan
Pembina
Minnesota
Sioux City
Iowa
Virginia
Kentucky
Tennessee
Seventh Cavalry
Fort Hayes
Custer
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Warren Mail
Warren
Virginia Railroads and Virginia Prospects
McFarland
Greeley
N. Y
M. E
Supreme Court of the
U. S
Hepburn Vs. Griswold
Vallandigham
Congress
Archange
John Covode
Canada
New York Ledger
Oregon
California
England
Frothingham
Richardson
Horace Greeley
H. G
Jefferson Davis
Westminster Abbey
Peabody
London News
Tui
Mercer
Bierstadt
Brazil
Germany
Yucatan
Catskill
Franklin
Mark Twain
Fred Douglas
New York State
Professor Morse
Indianapolis
Dayton
Ohio
Erie & Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Central
Fanny Fern
N. Y. Ledger
Cork
Canada Peas
Wyoming
Salt Lake
Parepa
Mississippi
Cunard Line
Montana
Victor Hugo
John Brown
Mexican Congress
Pennsylvania
Corry
Wyandotte
Kansas
van Buren County
Kansas City
Topeka
Oliver Dyer
di Ubsle
Oil City
Toledo
New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth
New Hampshire
America
Geo. Dawson
Albany Journal
Louisiana
Allegheny County
Paris
Horace Cook
Leavenworth
Lake
Cleveland
Greenwood Cemetery
Howie
Solomon
Larmie Sentinel
Lincoln
Looker
Lee
Martinsburg
Fredericksburg
Chancellorsville
A. Lincoln
Joshua F. Bailey
Jordan
Washington
Department
Sugar Grove
Mr. Thompson
Jamestown
William Collins
Philadelphia
Ada Temple
Beecher & Cop
Warren County
New Furniture
Smith & Shaffer
Warren, PA
A. Penfield
Chesapeake and and Glen Ray Railroad
West
Stock Exchange
Fisk & Hatch
Nassau Street
Direct
Russell House
Mariner
Waliui
R. Capron
Common Pleas
Hannah B. Smith
J. D. Gray
Charles Smith
Hannah C. Smith
J. R. Capron
J. A. McKenzie
Eftine Custom
Main St
Corry, PA
Citizens’ Savings Bank
Carver
Water Street
S. P. Johnson
L. L. Lowry
M. Waters
F. Henry
Orris Hall
J. A. Neill
David MecKelvy
J. R. Clark
E. B. Eldred
Buffalo
A. Wise
Yonarro & Davidson
Carver House
Mary A. Saddler
Mary A. Smith
R. Phillips
Warren and
Old Exchange
Dr. Sager
Supreme Part of the
Chas. Dinsmoor
Warren Pa
Lycoming County Mutual Insurance Company
Joseph Hall
L. F. Watson
O. H. Hunter
John N. Schnur
Hoffman & Clark
J. F. Wells & Co
J.C. Bennett
Junius R. Clark
Robert Nobie
Cherry Grove
Robert C. Wright
Sheffield
Second and
Liberty Streets
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