Senate Lineup of U S. 38 States in 1881
A State Journal summary lists the U S Senate class through 1887 and 1885 terms. It notes 76 members with Republicans and Democrats split, plus Independent Democrats Davis of Illinois and Mahone of Virginia leaning toward Republican measures. It catalogs members by state with party and term years, including Davis, Logan, Voorhees, Harrison, Sherman, Hamline, and others.
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Congress of the
United States of America
Senate
Davis
Illinois
Mahone
Virginia
Alabama
John T. Morgan
James L. Pugh
Arkansas
Ang
H. Garland
James D. Walker
California
James T. Farley
John F. Miller
Connecticut
Orville H. Platt
Joseph R. Hawley
Delaware
Eli Saulsbury
Thomas F. Bayard
Florida
Willanson Call
Charles W. Jones
Georgia
Benjamin H. Hill
Joseph E. Brown
Tllinois
David Davis
Ind
John A. Logan
Indiana
D. W. Voorhees
Benjamin Harrison
Town
J. J. George
Missouri
George C. West
F. M. Cockrell
Nebraska
Alvin Saunders
C. H. van Wyck
Nevada
John P. Jones
James G. Fair
New Hampshire
E. H. Rollins
Henry W. Blair
New Jersey
J. R. McPherson
W. J. Sewell
New York
E. G. Lapham
Warren Miller
North Carolina
M. W Ranson
Z. B. Vance
Ohio
G. H. Pandleton
John Sherman
Oregon
L. Grover
John H. Slater
Pennsylvania
J. D. Cameron
John I. Mitchell
Rhode Island
H B. Anthony
Nelson W. Aldrich
South Carolina
M. GC. Butler
Wade Hampton
Tennessee
Isham G. Hurns
H. B. Jackson
Texas
Richard Coke
Samuel B. Maxey
Vermont
St. Morrill
G. F. Edmunds
J. W. Johnson
W. Mahone
West Virginia
Henry G. Davis
J. N. Camden
Wisconsin
Angus Cameron
P. Sawyer
Princess Winnemucca and Hopkins wed in San Francisco
Princess Winnemucca Harris united with L. H. Hopkins in the Russ House last Monday night. Hopkins, a U S Army soldier recently arrived from Arizona on the 30th, recalls meeting her in 1879 during the Bannock campaign. They plan to depart for the East soon with Dr Beers officiating.
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Winnemucca
L. H. Hopkins
Russ House
San Francisco
Hopkins
United States Army
Arizona
Dr. Beers
Princess Winnemucca Hopkins
Mr. Hopkins
East
President's Message Divides Republicans on Policy
The president’s message meets general approval though some disappointment exists over the lack of a clear policy. Republicans believe he intends to ignore factions and heal dissension. Western Republicans, especially from silver states, disapprove of the push to limit silver coinage but expect Congress to reject it.
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Congress
Veterans' Home Subscriptions Reach $2283 In SF Drive
The San Francisco Post reports subscriptions for the Veterans' Home on Tuesday totaled $2283.55 with Los Angeles sending $1500 and Eureka Nevada $500. A Platts Hall literary and musical event was a success though General Barnes could not attend. his address was read by a Bohemian Club member and Dan O Connell contributed modestly to the evening.
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San Francisco Post
Veterans’ Home
Los Angeles
Eureka
Nevada
Platts Hall
Barnes
Bohemian Club
Dan O'Connell
Eureka Assessor Sells 1575 Poll Taxes This Year
Assessor Wallace of Eureka reports selling 1 575 poll taxes totaling 6 300 this year. John Dillon MP is said to be nearing release from prison. President Arthur urged to avoid conflict with silver producing States.
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Wallace
Eureka
Keifer addresses Speakership with calls for unity and prudent governance
Keifer, taking the Speakership, urges charity and forbearance in the House and nation. He vows Republican stance on party lines in Congress and in other branches when applicable, while promoting a biasless approach on nonpartisan matters. He notes few unsettled national questions, praises rising prosperity, and urges a business Congress to enact safeguards for institutions and future tranquility.
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Keifer
Congress
National Banks Appointments and Bank Failures Summary
Controller Knox reports 86 national banks organized in the year ending November 1 with $9,651,050 capital and $5,203,559 in notes issued. Twenty six banks with $2,200,000 capital and $1,245,530 in circulation closed this year. By October 1, 1872 the total operating banks reached 2,132. Since 1862 total organized banks reach 2,581. 340 banks liquidated, 86 placed as receivers. Creditors' claims total $25,956,602. dividends paid $1,861,698. estimated losses since 1862 about $6,240,000. Gold imports exceed exports by $197,484,115 from resume to Nov 1, 1831.
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Knox
Mississippi
Arizona
Railroad Statistics First Census Bureau Bulletin
The first bulletin on railroad statistics covers Group I New England with 144 roads totaling 5,889 miles. For the census year they carried 52,156,704 passengers and 24,256,735 tons of freight, earned 51,545,127.30 dollars, spent 32,422,246.54, and made a profit of 19,129,880.75. They employed 31,631, with 250 killed and 318 injured. Total permanent investments reached 321,941,068.02, including 278,213,253.60 to constructions and 28,247,994.59 to equipment.
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Census Bureau
New England
Poll Tax Receipts Reflect Collector Neglect in Nevada
Nevada assessors have failed to collect poll taxes, with Eureka reporting 1,575 and Washoe 1,060 uncollected. In 1880 the state lost 80,000 due to tax collection neglect, as total collected fell short of registered voters and aliens and Chinese also owed poll taxes. Census shows about 35,000 owe, while only 16,000 paid last year.
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Eureka
Washoeere
Nevada
Arctic Expedition Plans Announced by Nordenskjold
Professor Nordenskjold informs Daubre, Director of the School of Mines, that he is preparing for a new Arctic expedition.
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Nordenskjold
Daubre
The
School of Mines
Arctic
Four Romantic Matrimonies Captivate Readers at Bustling Springs
The Philadelphia Times recounts four notable marriages from distant towns. A Nashville lass wed a Louisville lover at a clergyman's parlor after a note summons. An Ohio governor attended a Columbus capitol ceremony atop a mosaic star. A Maryland bachelor farmer reunited with his long-lost love after years in prison, and a sprinting runaway romance ends with elopement amid family pursuit.
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Nébhville
Blue Lick
Jover
Nashville
Louisville
Nord
Chicago
Pike’s Peak
Mammoth Cave
Ohio
Capitol
Columbus
Maggie EB. Foote
Yellow Bud
Eugene Reeve
Wallonehby
Foste
Nash
Smith
Treasuer
Moore
Xoranda
Journal
Foster
Foote
Franklin Brolliar
Hancock
Mary Roller
Manassas
Baltimore
Brolliar
Maryland
Miss Roller
Missouri
Carrollton
Biased Washington news spans Senate and cabinet shifts
A Washington dispatch reports Senator Sanders proposes extending Nebraska’s northern border to absorb 600,000 acres of Montana. Republicans debate committee power and adjournment plans while Keifer’s speakership loom. News covers Adamsian precedents, cabinet fills, and rail vs steamship clashes as party lines shift amid the capital’s political churn.
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Sanders
Nebraska
Montana
Stalwarts Lose Grip as Senate Officers to Stand
The Stalwarts celebrate a strong Republican Speakership while appointing a Blaine ally as clerk and Frank Power as chaplain, famed for anti Stalwart sermons. Leading Senators expect the Senate officer contest to fade, incumbents likely to serve till March 4 1882, with Democrats seeking two to three more chairmanships and Republicans offering concessions.
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House
Blaine
Glerk
Frank Power
Senate
Mining firm declares regular and extra dividends
The Standard Consolidated Mining Company, as hinted recently, has declared both a regular and an extra dividend of 75e per share, payable on the 12th.
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Standard Consolidated Mining Company
Louisiana Legislature Convenes in Extra Session
The Louisiana Legislature opened an extra session on Monday, assembling to address emergency issues and seek quick policy action amid ongoing debates and fiscal concerns lingering from the regular session.
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Louisiana
The Jurors Portraits on Guiteau Trial
This article profiles the twelve jurors for the Guiteau murder trial, outlining their backgrounds, occupations, ages, temperaments, and portrayed impartiality. It describes John P. Hamlin and the others, noting their DC connections, professions, and character as the case nears a verdict on whether Guiteau faces gallows or asylum.
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Poe
Wiman
Garfield
Twelve Thef
Aia
Charles J. Guiteau
John P. Hamlin
Dist Ict
Columbia
New Pacific Coast Railroad Opens Arizona Nevada Line
A new Arizona and Nevada Railroad and Navigation Company forms to build a 630 mile line from Colville Nevada to Libertad Mexico. It links Colville to Yuma City and Port Isabel, with potential steamer or direct rail reach to the Gulf of California. The project aims to develop mining districts along the Colorado River and create a northwestern Mexican trade corridor.
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Colorado Valley Railway
Comales Certus
Maymit
Gulf of California
Mexico
Arizona
San Francisco
E. P. Peckham
John N. Risdon
John Lloyd
Robert N. Risdon
J. W. Smith
Paul Breen
John J. Gosper
Frank Staples
W. O. Stymap
New York
Eren F. Low
Walter E. Deane
James G. Fair Orholder
Collville
Nevada
Colorado
Yuma City
Southern Pacific
Yuma
Port Isabel
Enterprise
Colville
Nev
Gulf of Carlifornia
Drouth
Asiona
Merco
Castle Cove
Weaver
la Paz
Bill Williams Fork
Mineral Park
Yuasa
Wallapai
Sacrameno
Pyamid
Colorado River
Plaiva
Altar
Pitiquito
Cienega
Los Ll
Libertad
Gusymas
California
Senator Jones Honored by Nevada Leaders
The Gold Hill News praises United States Senator Beate John P. Jones of Gold Hill as a twice elected and self-made public servant. The piece lauds his conscientious duties, strong leadership, and recognized influence with party leaders and President Arthur, asserting he has upheld Nevada’s honor and will continue to do so.
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Nevada
United States
Beate
John P. Jones
Gold Hill
Arthur
Jones
Horrors and County Receipts Mentioned in Novembers Accounts
Receipts from Hareka county offices for November include Sheriff 290.31 Clerk 34.10 Recorder 378.10 Justice of the Peace 139.25 Constable 120.60 District Attorney 42. The text notes Hon. F A Tritle was offered the Arizona governorship but declined. It adds that no better selection could be made, praising him as honest and capable.
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District of Columbia
Thomas Heinlein
Washington, D.C
Samuel F. Hobbs
Emerald Isle
Michael Sheehen
Michael
Nozt
Youner
Navy Yard
Better
Charles T. Stewart
James Prather
Ralph Wormley
Washington
Thomas H. Langley
Mr. Langley
Maryland
Henry J. Bright
Fredrick W. Brandenburg
Kingdom
Passia
William H. Brawner
Guitean
Hareka County
F. A. Tritle
Arizona
Mr. Tritle
John Davis Named President's Private Secretary
John Davis, son-in-law of former Secretary Frelinghuysen, was appointed to the role of the President's private secretary, signaling a key staffing move at the executive level.
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John Davis
Frelinghuysen
Annual meeting of Nevada Central Railway stockholders
The stockholders meet at the company office in Battle Mountain on Tuesday January 3, 1989, to elect Directors for the ensuing year.
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The
Nevada Central Railway
Battle Mountain
Western federal appointments await holiday recess
Western Senators and Representatives generally agree that little progress can be made in filling federal appointments for the region until after the upcoming holiday recess.
Decree Granted in Humboldt District Court This Week
One divorce decree was granted in Humboldt District Court this week, with five suits pending. Three of the actions were filed during the current week, indicating rising docket activity and ongoing matrimonial proceedings in the district.
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Humboldt
Mines Yield Small Pay Ore in Elko County
Some Elko county mines are again yielding small quantities of pay ore. The Belle Isle Independence Navajo and North Belle Isle mines show minor gains as operations resume.
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Elko County
Belle Isle
Independence Navajo
North Belle Isle
Fire at Lewis destroys several businesses in town
A morning fire at 1 30 o clock destroyed the saloon of Alex Middleton Metons barber shop Sponogle s drug store and other buildings on Main street on the west side. East side losses included saloons and restaurants with Jos Thacker s saloon L M Pugh s hotel and E B Ramsdell s store. Citizens aided by Jos Hill L B Ball and L M Pugh saved the eastern block. No insurance on burnt property. Ex Mayor W H Co No 1.
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Sriveie Shire
D. Sponogle
Main Street
Alex
Middleton
Meton
Sponogle
Diebler
Dunphy
Jos, Thacker
L. M. Pugh
E. B. Ramsdell
Jos
Hill
J. Gerstle
Jos. Hill
L. B. Ball
J. M. Coleman
Thos. McBride
Cony Lytle
Milo Slaven
Winnemucca Hose Company
Central Pacific
G. A. Krenkel
Winnemucca
Alrigh
E. B. Ball
Memper W. H. Co
Curious Lake Tahoe Porcupine Called Hedgehots
A historical note describes Hystrix Cristata at Lake Tahoe as a curious porcupine species. It details appearance, spines, defense, rolling to form a ball, and young born blind. It notes they are tame, eat bread and milk, and are harmless in the present context, urging kindness to the animal.
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Lake Tahoe
Europe
Tybo Mining Operations End as Town Empties
The Tybo mining region is reported fully suspended with eight residents remaining, including the postmaster. Mail service continues by buckboard between Eureka and Belmont, while the route has sixty miles with no food or fire. Tybo once thrived on Two G mines, now abandoned after years of decline.
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Tybo
Daily Mail
Eureka
Belmont
Indian murder tale stirs Winnemucca paper
The Winnemucca Silver State reports that Bullwater Prite, accused of murdering a man at Austin a week or ten days ago, has been captured. The tribe intends to execute him on the victim's grave, beating him to death per tribal custom, though officers may intervene and enforce state law.
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Winnemucca
Austin
Hing Charley Chinaman Murder Case Upheld By Supreme Court
District Attorney MacMillan received word from Attorney General Murphy that the Supreme Court affirmed the lower court’s verdict in the murder case of Charley Hing. Hing, convicted of first degree murder, was sentenced for execution on September 5, but the court issued a stay pending appeal.
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Canever Hind
Adys
MacMillan
Murphy
Supreme Court
Charley Hing
Hing
Sureme
Sugar Refining Plant Rising as World’s Largest
The Chicago Sugar refining Company is building an immense glucose factory to be the largest of its kind. It will employ 500 or 600 men and consume 25,000 bushels of corn daily. The sugar house stands 180 feet high with twelve stories plus a basement, while a five story engine house connects the two structures.
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Chicago Sugar Refining Company
Taunton factories drive city employment figures
In Taunton Massachusetts 3000 residents, nearly one third of the population, are employed by major mills and machine shops including Whittlesden, Reed and Barton, and the Mason Machine Works, highlighting the city’s manufacturing prominence amid limited public awareness.
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Taunton
Mass
Whittesden
Reed & Barton's
Mason Machine, Works
Enol
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