Bonaparte on luck and the railroads
The San Francisco Chronicle cites Napoleon to argue luck in railroading stems from carelessness or misjudgment. It critiques Southern Pacific for frequent accidents, urges the Railroad Commission to audit current lines especially bridges, and warns of future disasters if flaws go uncorrected. Captain Black, defender of the Anarchists, reportedly spent $50,000 of his own money.
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Napoleon Bonaparte
San Francisco Chronicle
Central and Southern Pacific
Bonaparte
Pinole
Oakland
Port Costa
Railroad Commission
Southern Pacific Company
Captain Black
San Francisco Chronicle Declines Tulare Town Lot Controversy
The San Francisco Chronicle refuses to engage with land speculation charges from a Tulare county promoter. It repeats prior statements aligned with Tulare papers, warning buyers to inspect town lots and the town itself. The promoter argues the item was false, while the paper emphasizes the town’s expansion already exceeds future population needs.
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The
San Francisco Chronicle
Tulare County
Senatorial bills on Chinese exclusion raised in Senate
The article notes uncertainty over the form of upcoming Chinese exclusion legislation. General sentiment favors enough law to exclude Chinese if enforced. Senator Mitchell plans to introduce a bill in the Senate that would practically bar Chinese from the United States and nearly halt relations with China. Felton plans a competing bill also excluding Chinese but preserving trade.
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Mitchell
Senate
China
Felton
California influence in filling Interior post debated
Pressure grows on President Cleveland to name a Californian as Secretary of the Interior or Land Commissioner to swing California toward the Democratic line. Critics argue California deserves recognition as a state with real stakes in department matters.
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Cleveland
California
Department
Dead widow of Jumbo in bridgeport railroad tragedy
Doctors Seguin and Godfrey examined the stomach of Alice, widow of Jumbo, killed in a recent railroad accident. They found it full of hay with hundreds of pennies, a jackknife fragment, cane fertiliser pieces, a coil of lead pipe, and various pebbles inside, suggesting an odd discovery amid the tragedy.
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Godfrey
Bridgeport
Conn
Alice
Jumbo
Barnum
Territorial vote figures show limited support for division
Official figures from almost all Da kota counties indicate the division in the Territory will not exceed 3,000 as the total vote runs about 70,000. Only three North Dakota counties backed division, while fifteen South Dakota counties opposed it, and eight Territory counties voted against prohibition.
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Dakota
North Dakota
South Dakota
Territory
Secretary Lamar urges independence for I C C from Interior
In an annual report Secretary Lamar recommends making the Interstate Commerce Commission independent of the Interior Department and directly responsible to Congress or the President, arguing its duties fall outside the department’s usual authority or control.
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Lamar
Interstate Commerce Commission
Interior Department
Congress
Commission
Department
Davitt Proposes Land Settlement Stand in England
London dispatch reports Michael Davitt in Carlisle Friday night saying only the Irish Land League would settle the land question with landlords. He urged withholding support from any land purchase scheme in England, even if proposed by Gladstone.
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London
Michael Davitt
Carlisle
England
Gladstone
Postmasters' Salaries Burdened Under Stevenson Policy
The article argues that the Democratic Administration under First Assistant Postmaster General Stevenson keeps Postmasters on starvation salaries while expanding their duties. It contends this policy yields a fair showing for the department in the past fiscal year.
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Stevenson
Salt Lake Daily Democratic Paper Debuts December 1
The Tribune reports Salt Lake City will launch a new daily Democratic newspaper led by CO S Nichols, ex Montrose Republican. Debut set for December 1 with high confidence from supporters. Powderly denies resigning this year when asked about a letter to an Indianapolis friend.
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Salt Lake City
CO. S. Nichols
Montrose
Cal
Republican
Tribune
Enterprise
Dover Funeral for Scholten Disaster Victims Draws Masses
Five thousand people attended the funeral at Dover on Friday for Scholten disaster victims. Business was suspended across the town as residents observed the rites. The Queen sent a message of sympathy to the bereaved families.
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Dover
Scholten
Ex Senator Jones Seeks Florida Return and Senate Run
Ex Senator Jones of Florida announces plans to return to Florida after settling affairs in Detroit and to run for the U S Senate seat to replace Wilkinson Call of Jacksonville. He said he will reside in Florida and pursue the senate candidacy.
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Jones
Florida
Detroit
U. S
Wilkinson Call
Jacksonville
Charles Goslaw Hanged for Los Gatos Murder
Charles Goslaw was executed by hanging in San Jose on Friday for the murder of Henry A. Grant, an elderly man over 60, in Los Gatos on January 19 of the current year.
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Charles Goslaw
San Jose
Henry A. Grant
Los Gatos
George Gould Heads to San Francisco on Pacific Mail Business
George Gould travels to San Francisco on business tied to the Pacific Mail line. The trip focuses on maritime and shipping interests connected with the carrier.
California Majestic State Urges 1888 National Convention
The New York Herald editorializes on California's greatness and influence as a possible host for the 1888 National Democratic Convention. It extols California’s growth from a wilderness to a rich, productive region and notes San Francisco’s growing claim to host, with strategic links to New York and the nation’s coastlines.
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The
New York “Herald
California
Sparky's Successor in Land Office Appointment
Kansas City, Nov 25 The Journal prints a statement naming Judge John S. Phillips of Kansas City as Commissioner of the General Land Office to replace General Sparke. Phillips says he has received no information and was surprised. He is the Presiding Judge of the Court of Appeals, served in the Union Army as a Lieutenant Colonel, and was a Democratic Convention delegate in 1868.
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Kansas City
John S. Phillips
General Land Office
Sparke
Phillips
Court of Appeals
Lamar
South Carolina
Goulds Wist to San Francisco Aimed at Pacific Mail Rise
New York November 26. George Gould’s trip to San Francisco is said to be guided by interests in his connected properties including the Pacific Mail and his recent election to its Presidency. Reported Wall Street speculation suggests the voyage seeks to settle the cable dispute by purchase or bargaining with Mackay as he contends with Jay.
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California
United States
Mayor Hewitt
New York
Georgia
Florida
San Francisco
Aleutian Islands
Maine
Golden Gate of the Pacific
George Gould
Pacific Mail
Wallatreet
Cabie
Jay
Europe
Mackay
Transcontinental Lines Reach Rate Accord At Cuicasco
A meeting of transcontinental lines at Cuicasco reports that the Canadian Pacific will cut rates slightly and share in California and Oregon traffic. It also says a subsidy of 65,000 dollars per month will be paid to the Pacific Mail Steamship Company, which will align with lower rates and avoid higher-class business.
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Cuicasco
Canadian Pacific
California
Oregon
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Randall faces House committee clash over Appropriations chair
Samuel J. Randall fights to keep control of the Appropriations Committee as rumors say Carlisle plans to pass the chair to another, threatening a split in the Democratic factions. If displaced, Randall allies threaten to bolt the caucus and oppose Carlisle’s Speakership, seeking assurances on Randall’s future leadership.
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Washinatox
Samuel J. Randall
Carlisle
Committee On Appropriations
Randall
Carlisla
Fences Targeted for Removal by Land Commissioner
Washington reports Acting Land Commissioner Stockslager recommends lawsuits to compel removal of fences claimed by American Cattle Company Colorado Union Cattle Company Wyoming Joseph Scott Montana Michael Barrett Montana Home Land and Cattle Company Montana O H Wallace Montana and Congressman Catchings Mississippi. Catchings notes political seasons may block Dakota admission before the presidential election and urges a constitutional convention at the next November election.
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Washington
Stockslager
Suita
American Cattle Company
Colorado
Union Cattle Company
Wyoming
Joseph Scott
Montana
Michael Barrett
The
Home Land and Cattle Company of
O. H. Wallace
Catchings
Mississippi
Dakota
Tribune
Congress
Knight of Labor Leader Seeks Telegraph Line
L B Powderly said in an interview that the Knights of Labor will soon be asked to petition Congress to own and operate a government telegraph line in conjunction with the post offices. He stated the goal is to run its own wires, not to buy from private corporations.
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Pimapenuer
L. RB. Powderly
Knights of Labor
Congress
Anarchist Defense Committee selects cemetery plot near Chicago
The Anarchist Defense Committee has chosen a plot in Waldheim Cemetery near Chicago to bury five deceased anarchists. The ground covers 3600 square feet.
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Anarchist Defense Committee
Waldheim Cemetery
Chicago
Heirs contest ex-VP Wheeler estate will in probate
About fifty claimants arise for a share of ex Vice President Wheeler’s estate valued at 75 000 to 80 000. The will, ready for probate on December 5, contains blunders that may invalidate it. A misnamed legacy to the Presbyterian Commitles of Home Missries appears, and Miss Chambers is named as a witness. All heirs plan to fight the will.
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Wheeler
Chambers
Southern Democrat eyes House committee before Speakership vote
The Tubube's Washington special reports a Southern Democratic congressman says Om lisle is embarrassed by Thobe's challenge for his seat while the Speakership caucus is set for Saturday. He is said to be reviewing House membership to form a committee, but Carlisle would not pursue this if he doubted re election to the Speakership.
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Tubube
Washington
Omlisle
Thobe
House
Carlisle
Post Office Openings Rise by Four Thousand in Year
The annual report of First Assistant Postmaster General Stevenson shows 4 043 post offices established during the past fiscal year and an overall increase of 1 513. The total operating on June 30 1887 stood at 55 157.
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Stevenson
Cleveland urged to act, senators told to go to work
The Pittsburgh Chronicle, in a pro Cleveland stance, condenses a message urging senators and gentlemen that after reading the newspapers, the country needs action and calls for work. The abbreviated note signed by G. C. frames a call to proceed without delay.
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Pittsburgh Chronicle
Cleveland
G. C
Confederate engraver dies in Camden at 84
Jacques Wiseler who engraved nearly all plates for CSA money and bonds died last Wednesday night at his Camden New Jersey home aged 84.
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Jacques Wiseler
Confederate States of America
Camden, N. J
Tammany Hall Offers Facility for 1888 Democratic Convention
The Board of Sachems of Tammany Hall proposes New York City as the site for the 1888 Democratic National Convention and tender the use of Tammany Hall for the event.
Redword Editor Shot Four Times in Cal Unfolding Tragedy
R. S. Smith, editor of the Times and Gazette at Redwood, California, was shot four times yesterday and is believed to be dying. He faced critical injuries as authorities opened inquiries into the incident.
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R. S. Smith
Times and Gazette
Redwood
Cal
Norman named Postmaster of San Diego
The President yesterday appointed Allen D. Norman to be Postmaster at San Diego California.
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Allen D. Norman
San Diego
Cal
St Louis Democrats Seek National Convention Support
St Louis Democratic leaders rally behind securing support for a forthcoming National Convention. Party officials aim to mobilize delegates, outline platform priorities, and bolster fundraising to ensure a strong showing at the party gathering.
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St. Louis
Iroquois Club Petition to President Over Chinese Restriction Act
The Iroquois Club of San Francisco petitions the President to reform the Chinese Restriction Act and habeas corpus practices. It calls for salaried court clerks and abolition of fee income from writs, urging Congress action to curb trafficking in Chinese labor and related immoral use. Max Porrigr signs as president, L. J. Wenou as secretary.
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Thoupgan
Iroquois Club
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
United States
Troquoia Club
United States Court
Treasury
Congress
Max Porrigr
The
L. J. Wenou
National Thanksgiving Day credited to Mrs. Hale
The article credits Mrs. Sarah J. Hale with starting the idea of a national Thanksgiving Day. It notes her letters to state governors starting in 1841, the proclamation spread by 1859, Lincoln’s 1863 designation of August 6 as a national day, and postwar practice of the last Thursday in November as Thanksgiving by presidential and gubernatorial action.
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Sarah J. Hale
Godey
Vickeburg
Hale
Lincoln
Cincianat
Commercial Gazette
Bill Stewart’s Washington Dilemma and Rail Route Grievance
The Union comments that Bill Stewart resents being steered to Washington to join Stanford and other senators, arguing his state certificate justifies a seat in D.C. He questions serving the C. P. RRK from a private car route, condemns the Reno University and cemetery stunt, and says Stewart’s stance reveals his true character while exposing public sentiment in Reno.
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Bill Stewart
Washington
Stanford
C. P. Rrk
National Capital
Reno University
Inder- Union
President seeks moderation in Pacific Railroads report
The President discounts hostile views of the Pacific Railroads Commission toward the companies. He spoke plainly with Pattison and Anderson, who were inclined to strike hard, and it is believed their report to Congress will be moderated. He plans to urge in the message that the era of railroad indiscipline has ended.
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Pacific Railroads Commission
Pattison
Anderson
Congress
Pacific Railroads
Nevada poised to pick state university president
The Carson Tribune notes the state has enough educational talent to select a president for the State University, expressing confidence in local expertise guiding the institution’s leadership.
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Nevada
Carson Tribune
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