Mr Arthur and the Republican Party in Peoples Leader
A editorial urges President Arthur to heed Pacific Republicans' independence on issues like Chinese exclusion, railroad and telegraph oppression, and silver coin demands. It warns against following Arthur into perceived missteps and calls the party to reflect the government of the people, by the people, for the people.
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Pacific States
Mr. Arthur
Republican Party
Arthur
Pacific Mail Company
Overland
Pacific Maida
Washington Notes on Senate, Committees, and Virginia Race
Three hundred presidential post offices are vacant with an estimated five applicants per office in Washington. Speaker Keifer delays on committee chairmanships with next week expected for announcements. Senators Edmunds and Cockrell foresee adjournment by May 15. Virginia race centers on Riddleberger with Mahone backing him. President Arthur denied supporting Lewis for the U.S. Senate. Dr Bliss works on a detailed book about the President’s case.
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Washington
Keifer
House
Edmunds
Congress
Cockrell
Virginia
Riddleberger
Cadet Whittaker Case Rumor Graphics Abroad
Army circles claim Ad vocate General Swain endorsed the court martial finding in the Whittaker case after a long review of 2000 pages of testimony. Whittaker is said to be convicted of mutilating his ears, with the verdict supported by the evidence. Discharge is expected and the matter may fade from public view.
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Swain
Whittaker
Geese Seen Along Humboldt Amid Campaign Moves
Wild geese abound along the Humboldt River with flocks reported heading toward the sink. The Cannon Campbell contest becomes a party question as Republicans decide to back Campbell's claims.
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Humboldt
Campbell
Restoration of the American mercantile marine report urged
The San Francisco Board of Trade submits a vigorous address arguing for restoring US shipping strength. It notes 1860 to 1880 foreign trade tonnage fell, while Britain expanded, and the US exports and mail transport depend on foreign ships. It lists twelve policy steps from a Commerce Bureau to naval provisions and registry reforms to spur American shipbuilding and employment.
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San Francisco Board of Trade
American Mercantile Marine
Mercantile Marine of
United States
San Francisco
Bureau of Commerce
British Board of Trade
Massachusetts
Congress
New Courts in Japan Seek Foreign Judge Leadership
Judge Bingham, the current Minister in Japan, has been informed that the Japanese Government desires his service as Chief Judge in a proposed new court. The court would try offenses by foreigners in open ports, using native judges with foreign judges in the majority to ease administrative tensions. The government reportedly views Judge Bingham with high esteem and may appoint him as lead Judge.
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Bingham
Japan
Southern Pacific eyes large wheat shipments to Europe
The Southern Pacific president says the road will carry a large part of California wheat destined for Europe and likely one third of next year’s crop. If ocean transport from New Orleans is scarce, the company will deploy steamers to save farmers or the State three dollars per ton. The line will attract many immigrants and won’t affect Central Pacific business.
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The
San Francisco Chronicle
Southern Pacific
California
Europe
New Orleans
Central Pacific
Railroad Expansion Surges in 1874 with 6619 Miles Built
The San Francisco Post reports that by December 1 this year 6619 miles of railroad were built, vs 3350 in 1873 and 6311 in 1872. Costs average 20000 per mile, totaling 132,980,000 with rolling stock and related expenses pushing the total likely beyond 150,000,000, underscoring railroads as the chief driver of the nation's rapid growth.
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San Francisco Post
Severe Eureka Earthquake Strikes City at Five Forty Five
A very severe earthquake occurred in Eureka at 5 45 Wednesday evening lasting about five seconds. Buildings were violently shaken causing panic as residents rushed into the streets. The Sentinel building trembled near its foundation while Jackson House and Court House occupants were jolted. Vibration traveled north to south and marked the severest quake in the area.
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Eureka
Teror
Jackson House
Sentinel
Murderer of Piute in Aus tin case heads to trial
From Winnemucca Silver State we learn two Piutes carried the Indian who murdered his sister's husband at Austin and wounded his wife. The killer was arrested at Palisade and is to be tried at Big Meadows before Cav Breckinridge of Stillwater.
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Winnemucca
Palisade
Austin
Paradise Charley
Captain Jim
Big Meadows
Naches
Cav. Breckinridge
Stillwater
Artesian well hits great flow on Sanborn ranch near Sacramento
W A Tetrean reports success after sinking an artesian well on the Sanborn ranch near Sacramento. At 196 feet depth a immense water stream was struck, flowing forty feet high. Congressman Page of California is likely to be Chairman of the Committee on Public Lands, which could mean state interests are not neglected.
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W. A. Tetrean
Sanborn Ranch
Sacramento
Congressman Page
California
Committee On Public Lands
B. B. Bedding
Central Pacific Railroad Land Department
San Joaquin
Sacramento Rivers
Redding
New York Anti-Monopoly League
Congressman Ladd
Maine
Charles Roberts
Lansing
Illinois
Senate
Plumb
United States
Boss Section
the Times
Frelinghuysen
Blaine
Benjamin S. Brewster
Arthur
England
Ireland
Panama Canal
Chicago Times
Washington
Guiteau
Sacramento Record Union
Burns Slough
Venice
Purgative castor oil inunction and early notes
The London Medical Journal reports practitioners using castor oil applied to the abdomen under waterproof coverings to induce purgation when oral administration is unsuitable, noting relief of constipation and tympanitic distention in typhoid fever cases.
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London Medical Journal
Penrose Bound Over in Assault Case at Grand Jury Bail Set
W d Penrose who assaulted James E Anderson of the Eureka Leader is bound over awaiting Grand Jury action with bail set at 1500 dollars.
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W.d. Penrose
James E. Anderson
Eureka Leader
Eureka Arrests Man Believed To Be Tom Lawton
The Eureka Sentinel reports a man arrested at Tommy Douglass saloon on suspicion of being Tom Lawton, linked to the Sacramento murder of 1878. Charles Klein, a German-appearing suspect with Lawton likeness and a mole on his left arm, awaits verification as Sheriff Kyle cables Sacramento for proof. A local witness backs the claim, boosting authorities’ vigilance.
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Eureka Sentinel
Tommy ‘Douglass
Tom Lawton
Tullis
Sacramento
Lawton
Anderson
Troy Dye
Pacific Coast
Humboldt River
Charles Klein
Eureka
Kyle
Sherman bill would establish Alaska Judicial District and court
A New York Times Washington special describes a Sherman bill proposing a formal Alaska Judicial District with a U S District Court and Judge appointed by the President, two annual terms at Sitka and Wrangel, extending Washington Territory laws, plus clerks, attorneys, marshals, and probate courts, with multilingual law publication.
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New York Times
Washington
Alaska
Sherman
United States
Washington Territory
Sitka
Wrangel
Revenue Marine
Banana Promotion in San Francisco Markets
The article extols the banana as a wholesome, palatable fruit offered cheaply in San Francisco markets. It claims digestion benefits, cure for dyspepsia, and versatility both raw and cooked, noting easy import via clipper ships and steamers from the Sandwich Islands.
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San Franasco
Sandwich Islands
San Francisco
Alta
Oyster Soup Rides Church Fair Circuit
The Denver Tribune pays tribute to the church fair oyster soup. An oyster travels between church fairs, kept warm in a kettle and stirred by a lady selling the warm water for two cents a pint. Proceeds support the treasury as the oyster visits each fair.
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The
Denver Tribune
Meridian Mercury Editor Awakens After Sixteen Years
The Meridian Mississippi Mercury reports its editor has slept sixteen years. He notes the Southern army endured four years of war from patriotism to defend rights, while the Northern army fought for hire and booty. Archdeacon Parnell of Kingston Ontario is $12,000 short in his accounts. the Synod is secured.
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The
Meridan
Msss
Mercury
Parnell
Episcopal Synod
Kingston
Ontario
Thaddeus Never and John Sauer A tale of rivalry and deceit
In this tale of two schoolmates Thaddeus is honest and thrifty while John lies to gain advantages. Their paths cross from playful digs to love with Gertie Goodwill, a theft accusation, a courthouse trial, and eventual life outcomes. John marries Gertie. Thaddeus serves as church deacon and janitor after prison.
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Thaddeus
John Sauer
John
Gertie Goodwill
Gertie
Thaddeus Neuer
Case
Rich Strike in Prospect Mountain Bonanza Report
A Eureka dispatch dated the 9th notes a rich ore strike at Prospect Mountain near the tunnel head. The ore body lies about 1,850 feet from the tunnel mouth and 925 feet vertically to the surface, with a continuous galena mass and rich carbonates. Assays awaiting. officials expect confirmation that Prospect Mountain is a vast, valuable mineral belt.
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Prospect Mountain
Bonanza
Thomas
Eureka
Eureka Tunnel
Rochester Astronomical Society Details Comet Claim
The Rochester Astronomical Society promotes Warner's kidney cure and claims a seventh comet discovery this year, a tail less one. The note jokes about future comets with a prehensile tail and ponders how many kidneys were cured and the advertising cost if paid regularly rather than in comet form.
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Rochester Astronomical Society
Warner
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Northern Pacific Railroad
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Dakota
Richard Sykes
Co. P. Huntington
Central Pacific Railroad
William Cramp & Sons
Carson Justice of the Peace
Ormsby County
Ben. Butler
Mahone
Secretary of the Interior
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Storey County
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Comstock
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J. W. Forney
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Ohio
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Watt
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Thad
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