Frelinghuyser Named Secretary in 1881 Appointment
The Hala State Journal reports the anticipated appointment of Frelinghuysen as Secretary. Born August 4 1816 in Milltown Somerset County New Jersey he graduated Rutgers College in 1836 and entered law. He served as Attorney General 1861 66 and US Senator from 1866 onward, playing a role on the Electoral Commission and earning a reputation as a stalwart Republican with a spotless record.
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Frelinghuyaen
Milltown
Somerset County
New Jersey
Rutgers College
United States
Frelinghuyser
Prospective Army Changes Headline Summary
Agitation among regular army officers over retirements and promotions emerges. McDowell’s retirement seeks support. Grant reportedly backs it. Surgeon General vacancy looms as Baxter and Crane press claims amid ongoing contest. A New York Mining BRCORD correspondent reports 1,009 Grand Prize Mining shares bought at 50c, now bid in by Argenta Mining. stockholders urged to raise 10,000 to recover property. Grand Prize stock falls to 5c with renewed disappointments in mining management.
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Regular Army
McDowell
Grant
Bunes
Los
J H Baxter
Generil Crane
New York
BR Cord Purpose
Grand Prize Mining Company
Soc
Argenta Mining Company
Whittaker Case Report Hints at New Court Duty
The Whittaker report suggests the verdict may be found adverse to the court finding and the President could sustain the Judge Advocate General. If so a new court may be ordered or Whittaker could be ordered to duty at West Point. The outcome depends on the President's view.
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Whittaker
Whittager
West Point
Senator cites undecided Cabinet picks linked to Grant
A Republican senator close to the Administration says the President has named Frelinghuysen but not any other Cabinet officers. Grant reportedly hesitates between Chaffee and Beale, with Beale favored to be chosen for the remaining slot. The senator notes Grant may pick a man designated by Gen Grant.
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Frelinghuysen
Grant
Chaffee
Beale
General Grant Visit to Washington Sparks Political Gossip
The report describes General Grant and his wife visiting Washington as guests of the President. Gossip grows among certain circles that he may arrive as a presidential dictator and sway opinion toward a third term in 1884. The General will arrive on the thirteenth of January and stay about a month.
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General Grant
Washington
Tobacco Revenue Surpasses Global Farm Output
The year ending June 30 1881 saw tobacco revenue total 43 million dollars, a figure rivaling the cultivated output of many nations. The prospect of a country whose own needs generate revenue larger than many other countries' agricultural products is striking.
Secretary of State to publicize ministerial instructions
With presidential approval the Secretary of State will soon publish all instructions sent by the department to Ministers Hurlbut and Kilpatrick addressing the tensions among Chile, Peru and Bolivia. Confirmation of the forthcoming release underscores diplomatic handling and seeks transparency in the dispute’s management.
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Minsters Hurlbut and Kilpatrick
Chile
Peru
Bolivia
Judge Advocate General Swann Denies Finding Approval
Judge Advocate General Swann denies approving the finding in the Whittaker case and states he will not disclose the decision until it is submitted to the Secretary of War.
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Swann
Whittaker
Secretary of War
Beecher's Church Meeting Reports Growth and Funeral News
At the annual Beecher's Church meeting the membership reached 2,491, up 151. Income from other sources totaled 342 000 with 15,000 from John W Forney's burial yesterday. Pallbearers included General Hancock ex Speaker Randall George W Childs and others. General Keifer is noted as the first Ohioan elected Speaker of the House. BB C Doane, Republican from Texas, is mentioned. 13 dead. WBA PE we.
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Beecher
John W Forney
Hancock
Randall
George W Childs
Blaine criticized over State Department fitness in cable dispatches
The Herald attacks Blaine’s temperament and fitness for the State Department noting his tenure has been personally and nationally humiliating. The Times disputes Monroe Doctrine arbitration limits while The World praises Blaine’s South American stance and Chile’s missteps. The Tribune finds Blaine’s instruction letters to Hurlbut and Kilpatrick clear and consistent with no overt threat of U.S. arbitration.
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Blaine
State Department
the Herald
Hurlbut
Kilpatrick
Times
Fashon
Harlbut
United States
NP 4 St Paul special on inspection trip and progress
Vice President Oakes and party of the Northern Pacific accompany Sydney Star buch and Burbank Roberts of the Qie gou Navigation Company on an inspection trip. The eight mile beyond Fort Keogh track reaches Little Rosebud by year end. Two thousand workers toil on the Bozeman tunnel project with Bozeman to be reached by June. 370 miles of track laid this year.
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St Paul
Oakes
Northern Pacific
Sydney Starbuch
Burbank Roberts
Qiegou Navigation Company
Fort Keogh
President revises State Department note on South American questions
The President rejected Blaine’s vigorous State Department language on Chile and Peru. Departments normally send facts to the Executive for the Union message. He adjusted the wording to a calmer expression reflecting his own view of the situation.
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Blaine
Union
Itig
State Department
Chile
Peru
James' postal savings banks idea attracts Congress scrutiny
The Louisville Commercial notes that Postmaster General Creswell proposed postal savings banks and that the press supports it. It argues the label James' suggestion is misleading, given a decade of similar reforms by successive postmasters general echoed to Congress for twenty years.
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James
Congress
Louisville
Creswell
Department
Blaine Pressed Resignation Prompted Cabinet Breakup
The President said to a Republican Senator that Blaine was among the first to insist upon retiring. If Blaine had not insisted, Garfield’s three remaining Cabinet members might have stayed until March. Blaine’s departure forced the Cabinet to break up.
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Blaine
Garfield
Michigan's semi tropical shore grows fruit in open air
A Michigan paper notes a lake shore strip where figs peaches plums and grapes ripen outdoors. Last year shipments from this area reached 2,500,000 bushels, illustrating a surprising horticultural strength in the state beyond its autumnal image.
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Michigan
Lake Shore
Anti Monopoly League Ad Tackles Oregon Railroads
The Anti Monopoly League of Bases county Oregon issues a lengthy public address to Oregonians. It recounts railroad history, alleges people’s thrall to rates, contrasts Oregon with eastern rates, and appeals to voters to elect men free from railroad passes and personal favors.
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Anti Monopoly League
Bases
Oregon
Congress bill seeks Oregon indemnity for Modoc war costs
A bill in Congress proposes indemnifying Oregon for 191000 dollars expended during the Modoc war. Nevada carries a valid claim against the General Government of nearly 100000 dollars for White Pine Indian war expenses and other government service. Congressman Cassidy should push for Nevada reimbursement.
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Oregon
Nevada
Cassidy
Reform Meeting Adopts County Janitor Change and Pay Increases
At a Eureka county board meeting last Saturday Commissioners Campbell and Smith approved replacing Court House janitor L K Farvold with J J Baird at 90 dollars monthly. The board also requires written approvals for advertising bills. From Jan 1 1882, Deputy County Clerk, Deputy sheriffs, and Jailer salaries rise to 100 dollars monthly, and Eneha Township deputy constables’ salaries set at 100 dollars monthly.
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Eureka Sentinel
Board of Commissioners
Eureka County
Messrs Campbell
Smith
Campbell
L K Farvold
Court House
J J Baird
Eneha Township
Criticisms Grow Over Dr Bliss Will Publish a Book
Critics say Dr Bliss has overstepped medical ethics by replacing the President’s physician without invitation. He plans a forthcoming volume using letters and newspaper commentary on the case and may address critics. Washington medical circles anticipate disclosures that could affect belief in his further statements.
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Dr Bliss
di Bliss
Washington
Bliss
Fugitive Tom Lawton Suspect Named Chas Kleine
A detainee in custody is believed to be Tom Lawton, age 29, five six, blonde with blue eyes. He says he is a carpenter from San Francisco, with a brother Fred Weinne in Bradbury details and claims German parentage. Sheriff Kyle remains cautiously convinced the prisoner may be Lawton while noting discrepancies.
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Tom Lawton
San Francisco
Sacramento
Fred Weinne
Brad-Maker
Sherif Kyle
Chas Kleine
Fight on the Tariff Question Hints at Democratic Split
The New York Post reports Sparks of Illinois expects fresh agitation over tariffs this session. He predicts a split in the Democratic party with aProtectionist wing opposing Free Traders. Sparks cites strong support in Illinois and the Western states for revenue tariff reform as a likely shift away from Pennsylvania leadership.
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New York Post
Washington
Sparks
Dem
Illinois
Democratic Party
Inois
Gisin Belt
Pennsylvania
Stillwater Debates New Court House Move Mentioned
A Stillwater correspondent reports talks of a new court house in Stillwater Nevada. The existing building is described as a disgrace to any civilized community and a move in that direction is urged as confinement of prisoners in the old wells is past due.
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Stillwater
Churchill County
Metaphis Appeal on Lamar as Presidential Candidate
The Metaphis Appeal argues that if southern ostracism over the war and sectional hatreds had not occurred, Senator Lamar would now be a formidable presidential candidate as well as a U S Senator.
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South
Metaphis Appeal
Lamar
United States
Swiss Watchmaker Claims Four Year Winding-Free Timepiece
A Swiss watchmaker asserts a watch may run four years without winding. On January 18 1879 he entrusted a box with two watches to Vouvry’s municipal authorities, who recently opened it and found the watches still running.
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Switzerland
Vouvry
Guiteaus Health Deteriorates Amid Trial Anxiety
A Times dispatch reports Guiteau growing increasingly anxious about the verdict, with the government physician attributing his malaise to digestive inactivity and recommending rest. He remains largely unread, writes letters, and avoids most visitors while fearing death and possible conviction.
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Creaco
Times Washington Dispatch
Guiteau
General Crocker
Grints
Scowle
The Mormon Question and Congressman Cassidy
The Salt Lake Democrat Central Committee telegraphs Congressman Cassidy stating the Mormons form a theocratic organization above party and government. They claim allegiance to themselves against all other parties and governments and deny any Democratic aid. Cassidy is described as well informed on the Mormon question and capable of upholding the right without instructions.
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Democrat Central Committee of
Salt Lake
Cassidy
George W Cassidy
God On Earth
Democrats
Utah
Silver as Money Sparks Constitutional Debate
Citing the Constitution’s silver provision, proponents demand silver coinage against expanding National Bank notes. President Arthur faces calls to rule out silver as money, while the public petitions for more silver and fewer bank notes, signaling a key monetary policy clash.
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Arthur
Government to buy silver until Congress acts on coinage
The Standad Dolla coinage, valued at $2,000,000 monthly, can only be halted by an act of Congress. Until such action, the government will remain in the market as a silver buyer.
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Congress
Talmage Remarks On Hell And Tobacco Leaves
Postmaster General James will be coe President of the Lincoln National Bank in New Youth on January 1st. He comments that hell is strewn with tobacco leaves and this notion may amuse tobacco chewers while suggesting the place could be endurable.
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Talmage
Hell
James
Lincoln National Bank
Mail route needs direct line between Alturas and Susanville
The Northern Mail column argues the Susanville to Bieber route is indirect, urging a more direct mail connection between Alturas and Susanville to reduce delays from Reno. The writer notes the settled country between Bieber and Susanville and the ongoing inefficiencies in current connections.
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Bieber Tibune
Susanville
Bieber
Alturas
Reno
Standard Consolidated Mining Company Dividends Record Highlighted
The Standard Consolidated Mining Company in Mono County California disbursed 75000 dollars as regular and an extra dividend today December 12. The firm, bought by the Cook brothers and not yet incorporated until profitable, has paid 53 dividends in 51 consecutive months. It has never been assessed and differs from many mines in treating incorporation after development. Other mines with long dividend runs are noted: Consolidated Virginia, Idaho Grass Valley, and others with varied timelines.
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Standard Consolidated Mining Company
Mono County
California
Cook Brothers
Virginia
Idaho
Grass Valley
Enslaved County LEO laments Elko trade collapse rise of railroad extortion
In a bold Elko County appeal dated December 8 1881 the editor charges the Central Pacific Railroad and allied elites with systematic robbery that has paralyzed commerce and driven emigration. He catalogs discriminatory freight and tariff practices harming Elko while White Pine gains tariff privileges. He urges citizen action to strip the extortionists from politics and curb Stanford Co influence, warning of ongoing economic ruin.
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Central Pacific Railroad Company
Stephen T Gage
Aliey
Elko
Stanford & Co
White Pine
Elho
Pacific Coast
New Yok
Nevada
California
Allzoon
New Mexico
Toano
Cherry Creek
White Pine County
Ogden
Kelton
Utah
Loane
Diko
Ogden Papyre Daily Chronicle
Corimne
Denver
Nebraska
Liho
Times-Review
Honeyman
Ivanhoe
Change of Secretaries in Garfield Era
The Virginia Enterprise notes Blaine leaves the Cabinet and Frelinghuysen of New Jersey becomes Secretary of State. Blaine, popular in the nation, departs after nine months of service under Arthur and Garfield. Frelinghuysen’s confirmation is expected, Blaine’s legacy praised, with hints of a possible recall in three years.
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Virginia Enterprise
James G Blaine
Arthur
Senate
T Frelinghuysen
New Jersey
Maine
Blaine
Garfield
Caamber
Arthur Neanly
United States
James Blaine
Republican Party
Congress
Ls Oaty
James
State Department
Four Messages on One Wire at Once
The Montreal Telegraph Company has a quad instrument allowing four messages to be sent on one wire with two operators at each end. Tested on a No 9 wire, it covered 385 miles with success. Telegraphers in the United States called the feat marvelous on such a small wire and expect widespread use to cut delays. The system will be integrated with leading points, vastly improving public service.
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Montreal
Montreal Telegraph Company
United States
Obscure Exchange Over Ducks in Salt Lake City
A Salt Lake City resident encounters a country produce dealer with fowls and wild ducks in front of a prominent citizen’s home. The wife jokes about the husband’s road journey with a wagon, horses, dogs and cartridges. The exchange ends with a light quip about taking four ducks for dinner.
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Salt Lake Trouse
Bridgland’s Palo Alto stock farm touts 23 colts in training
Colonel Bridgland visits Governor Stanfords stock farm in Palo Alto and proclaims 23 colts by Electioneer, all under three years old, capable of beating times under three minutes for roadsters. He highlights one year old Hinda Rose and argues this fast stock breeding milestone surpasses Dexter’s fame at nine and Flora Temple’s era.
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Brreproa
Bridgland
Goveror
Dexter
Bonner
Colonel Bridgli
Hinda Rose
Flora Temple
Palo Alto
Sac Record Union
Premature ruling on J R Simmons new trial claim
Report notes rumors that the Supreme Court granted J R Simmons a new trial but states this is premature. The case was argued by Terry about three weeks earlier and submitted, with no action taken by the Court as of the latest dates in the Mod sc Independent.
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Supreme Court
J R Simons
Terry
Mod Sc
Keifer backs Campell for Utah delegate vote
The report says Speaker Keifer supports Camp bells admission as Utah delegate and predicts victory over polygamy’s champion. The note ties the Presidents message to celebratory sentiment for Gentiles in the Territory and forecasts an end to salacious relics as residents of the Great Salt Lake Basin feel pride.
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Keifer
Campbell
Utah
Great Salt Lake Basin
Ogden Puot
Mead Paper Company builds new engine room and paper machines
The Mead Paper Company of Dayton Ohio reports completion of an engine room 80 by 100 feet and three new paper machines including a Cordon engine of 100 horsepower. Daily production capacity will reach 15 000 pounds of menu and book stock. Startup anticipated around December 7.
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Mead Paper Company
Dayton
Ohio
Heiress Fargo's Secret October Marriage Revealed
Miss Fargo heiress of six million dollars married Lt H G Squires in October after eloping from Fort Monroe and using a secrecy pact with Rev Gravatt and neighbor Mr Heftelfinger. The couple returned to Old Point and Buffalo before public notice.
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Hygeia
Hampton
Gravatt
Heftelfinger
Symes
Old Point
Reclusive Davis Clings to Lost Confederacy Hope
Jefferson Davis, lingering in a symbolic past, wanders New York after Europe with a morose, unreconciled view of the United States. He shuns reporters, deems North and South reconciliation impossible, and speaks little beyond his own ambiguous notions of a faded nation.
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SFP
Jefferson Davis
United States
New York
Europe
Appomattox
Tolim
Davis
Suit Against Directors at Alexander Company
J L Sanford files a Superior Court suit against JB Cooper 4 B Cooper Geo A Ball John McNeil Manuel San Pedro Alexander Mining Company N G Brown and L S Chittenden as Directors. He seeks to require restoration of profits to the corporation and stockholders and to enjoin payments to Cooper and his presidency. The complaint outlines numerous officer transactions over four years and accuses them of frauds.
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San Francisco
J L Sanford
JB Cooper
Cooper
Geo A Ball
John McNeil
Manuel San Pedro
Alexander Mining Company
N G Brown
L S Chittenden
Alexander Company
Rccount
J B Cooper
Gorhama Letter on Virginia Politics
The Washington Republican transcribes a December conversation with the President denying involvement in Virginia senatorial matters. The President says he has no views that conflict with friendly sentiments toward the recipient and urges Lewis to seek a friendly talk. The letter asserts no interference by the President and clarifies misrepresented statements about Riddleberger.
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Washington Republican
THF
Natronal
Posriay
Wasnincton
Degar General
Virginia
Riddleberger
Lewis
Slaughter of Deer Reported Between Honey Lake and Long Valley
Over a hundred deer are reported killed in the three weeks between Honey Lake and Long Valley. The article notes this unprevented slaughter and mentions the game law taking effect today with the District Attorney promising to prosecute any infringements. It ends with a brief family notice for A. T Hurd in Reno.
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Lassen
Honey Lake
Long Valley
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Northern Bills Fing Company
Aidita
General Keifer
House of Representatives
BB C Doane
Texas
WBA
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Pacific
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Fureko
Ils
Northern Mails
Medoc
Bulletin
Central Pacific
Leo
Enrror Eveviva
Great East
Comstock
Elko County
Eiko
Gorhama
Jzorcec
Wu Manone
Iurd
Der
A. T Hurd
Enriquez—Romero
Young Jn Enriquez
Nativadad Romery
Hill—Fraser
Carson
Rey W C Gray
Thomas Hill
Misa Minnie
Fracer, Voth
Washoe Valley
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