Oregon Legislature to elect a Senator in new session
The new Oregon Legislature will elect a Senator, with ex-Attorney General Williams noting the title would suit his name. Postmaster General Howe denies complete fast mail between coasts but hopes for progress soon. Havana vessels with yellow fever are appearing along the coast, reflecting ongoing concerns about Cuba. Advertising agent L P Fisher of San Francisco is authorized to receive advertiserments for columns. Weekly subscriptions and carrier delivery details are noted, including prepaid options and rates.
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L. P. Fisher
Merchant's Exchange
San Francisco
Oregon
Williams
Howe
Atlantic
Pacific
Advertising Revolution Opens New Double Column Portrait
A Sacramento firm adds a middle portrait and biographical sketch to its price list, an enterprise seen as bold. The text notes the Suez Canal’s long artificial embankments and the ease of blocking the canal at several points, provoking English nerves.
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Sacramento
Enterprise
King of the Sandwich Island Orders Two Royal Thrones
The King of the Sandwich Island has sent an order to a Boston firm for two new thrones. Queen Victoria and other royals are satisfied with one throne. Kalakaua’s motive remains a mystery, yet ten-cent monarchs tend toward extravagance.
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Sandwich Island
Boston
Victoria
William
Alfonso
Humbert
Kalakaua
Gold Hill consolidates police and judiciary duties
The town marshal position in Gold Hill is declared vacant and its duties shifted to the Justice of the Peace at a salary of 75 dollars per month, saving 50 dollars. The Justice now arrests and tries all offenders, combining the police and judiciary of Gold Hill and the Comstock.
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Gold Hill
Comstock
Governor Kinkead Seeks Help on Denver Exposition
Governor Kinkead told our reporter recently that he has heard nothing from Senator Fair about the Denver Exposition. He has written to others to garner interest in this issue. Time grows short and it will be hard to form a capable cabinet for the exhibit. Is Nevada to be the only mineral state poorly represented?
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Kinkead
Senator Fair
Nevada
Arabi Bey Sheltered in Fort Napoleon During Bombardment
Accounts say Arabi Bey avoided actions risking personal safety during the siege. He sheltered in Fort Napoleon as Egyptian guns fought with ferocious valor, but he was not in their immediate neighborhood. His strength lies in causing a row while remaining aloof.
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Arabi Bey
Napoleon
Arabi
Count Telfener and Ada Hungerford Kinship Impresses Businessman
Count Telfener, brother by marriage to Miss Ada Hungerford and brother-in-law to Mrs J W Mackey, is described as alert and business minded. His wealth stems from Italian ventures. now he pursues American mines and railways with plans to spend substantial time in the United States. A close friend of Victor Emmanuel, he has hosted King Humbert at his Rome villa.
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Count Telfener
Ada Hungerford
J. W. Mackey
Italy
Victor Emmanuel
Humbert
Rome
Boston widow of Harper’s Ferry martyr gets new subscription
Last week a Boston subscription started for the widow of John Brown headed by Mrs Ralph Waldo Emerson with 100 dollars. California residents raised about 3000 dollars two years ago, claimed by her family to be in easy circumstances. The writer notes no law prohibits giving and says the money may do more good outside the family.
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Boston
John Brown
Harper’s Ferry
Ralph Waldo Emerson
California
Brown
Santa Clara County
Arabi Pasha moves forces as unrest grips Alexandria and Caro
The Ulemas push for holy war and Arabi Pasha's orders keep issuing from the Khedive. About 10,000 troops are gathered and growing. Foreigners lament lenient response while Alexandria remains quiet and Caro swells with unrest. Arabi May move amid criticism of missed chance to end revolt. One shell during retreat reportedly killed two hundred soldiers.
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Arabi Pasha
Alexandria
Caro
Gladstone
Admiral Seymour
Chamber of Deputies
Gambetta
de Freycinet
England
Fast Mail Service Between New York and San Francisco
The article argues for a rapid mail line linking New York and San Francisco and notes the Postmaster General has not yet secured it. It cites five days as current travel time and hopes to cut to four days, criticizing eastern and western routes for slow speeds and average travel under thirty miles per hour except in brief stretches.
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New York
San Francisco
Pacific
Missouri
Chicago
United States
Great 1851 Quakes Noted by German Publication
A German publication cites 244 earthquakes in 1831 with major shocks in Agram and a six day onslaught on Chios that ruined Castro and killed 4,181 people with about 1,000 injured. Ischia saw 150 deaths, and Osogua in Abruzzi suffered 1,000 houses destroyed with no fatalities.
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Agram
Chios
Castro
Ischia
Osogua
Abruzza
Politics Enough for One State in Maine
There is unquestionably more politics per square foot in Maine today than in any other state. Five state conventions have been held, a sixth is called, five full state tickets are in the field, and perhaps another will be added. They are labeled in order: straight Greenback, Temperance, Regular or Fusion Greenback, Republican and Democratic, with the dissatisfied and temperance factions yet to be heard from.
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Maine
Union
Pennsylvania
Death of Mrs Lincoln recalls Ford's Theatre tragedy
The widow of Abraham Lincoln died after years of ill health and mental impairment blamed on the president’s murder. The column notes Lincoln’s assassination at Ford's Theatre and that Robert Lincoln, now Secretary of War, is the sole surviving family member.
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Abraham Lincoln
Ford
Washington
Robert Lincoln
Immigrant Influx Feeds Western Settlement Mecca
The writer notes rapid population growth as immigrants arrive weekly, surpassing last year. He describes mainly Irish English German and Swedish settlers moving to cheap fertile lands west of the Rockies, with the northwest becoming a key destination.
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Rocky Mountains
DeLong’s unlucky voyage and Jeannette disaster
The article reflects on Delong the Arctic explorer and the Jeannette loss as a great calamity. The New York Herald notes the crew missed chances to reach safety, including near villages, a hut with reindeer carcasses, and a possible rescue if natives had pursued them, a gun not abandoned, and a slightly altered course after landfall.
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DeLang
New York Herald
DeLong
Thay
Ship sails to Hong Kong with 600 Chinese passengers
A steamship bound for Hong Kong took on board 600 Chinese passengers yesterday. Only 75 could obtain certificates to return to the United States. 525 remained, described as the ragged and diseased poor from Chinatown. Wealthy Chinese merchants funded Six Companies efforts, yet the plan shifted to sending the paupers home to end the burden.
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Hong Kong
Chinatown
China
Presidential Visit to Denver and San Francisco
President Arthur and Cabinet members will visit the Denver Exposition next month and then tour to San Francisco by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and the Southern Pacific. He will be the second president to visit the coast during his term and is expected to receive a cordial reception similar to that accorded President Hayes.
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Arthur
Denver, Colorado
San Francisco
Atchison, Topeka
Santa Fe
Southern Pacific
United States
Hayes
Ancient Moon Leaving Earth at Accelerating Pace
An English astronomer argues that Earth's gradual day lengthening via tidal forces pushes the moon away. He estimates that in distant ages the Moon was much closer, with a three hour Earth day and lunar orbit, implying tides hundreds of times stronger and potentially washing over England.
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England
Democrats plan still hunt for Colorado Senate seat
It is reported Democrats will target Colorado to control the next Senate by winning a Legislature election for a United States Senator for an incomplete term. Colorado has never elected a Democratic Senator, and a small statewide majority leaves room for a few hundred votes to shift the result. Differences within the Republican Party are noted but not deemed threatening.
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Colorado
United States
Oregon
Senate
Garfield
Memphis Quarantine Safe Despite Yellow Fever Fears
The report of a second yellow fever case in New Orleans alarms Memphis not for the disease itself but for prevention gaps. Memphis remains quarantined against New Orleans and in good sanitary condition. No danger unless cases are imported, and weather has hindered yellow fever so far.
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New Orleans
Memphis
Marsh horseshoe invention on Padilla Bay
A marsh horseshoe has been invented on Padilla Bay in Washington Territory. It is now in satisfactory use and consists simply of a large flattened circle of iron fastened to the ordinary horseshoe by riveted cross-bars.
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Padilla Bay
Washington Territory
Arabi Pasha Controls Water Channel as Siege Looms
Reports say Arabi Pasha dammed the canal supplying Alexandria but the city will not suffer immediately. His army grows stronger and security around Suez Canal and Port Said is weak. The Porte backs a conference to entrust canal protection to England France and a third power. Gladstone plans a credit request to bolster Egyptian forces. Prayers circulate in Calcutta mosques for Arab success amid fears of further looting in Alexandria and Cairo.
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Arabi Pasha
Alexandria
Suez Canal
Port Said
Port Sud
England
France
Gladstone
Egypt
Calcutta
Cairo
Alazandria
Brutal attack at Sacramento House of Ill Fame
Clemy Ward daughter of Michael Ward of San Francisco died after a brutal assault by George Wilson and two accomplices in her Sacramento room at No 1129 Second Street. Around 4 PM Wilson offered money, she refused, and he kicked her in the stomach then again, causing fatal injuries. Wilson is in custody.
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Sacramento
George Wilson
Clemy Ward
Michael Ward
San Francisco
Clemy
Second Street
Wilson
Postmaster in San Francisco Implements New Stamp Rule
The San Francisco postmaster now uses a stamped-letter notice system. Improperly stamped mail is addressed to the addressee with a postcard informing them of the hold for postage. If the sender’s name is on the envelope, a card is mailed to the sender, and upon payment the letter is forwarded, saving three weeks in transit.
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San Francisco
Mints Issue, Silver Scarcity Pushes Change Premiums
During the week ended July 15 the Mints issued 185000 standard dollars, vs 100000 for last year. Silver is scarce in San Francisco and thinking circles say merchants must pay a premium for change. Cards of silver are stored at the Mints and U S Treasury, and a pro silver Treasury head could release it.
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San Francisco
U. S. Treasury
Treasury Department
Mixed Metaphor Captures Thames Boat Race Afterglow
A New London morning paper uses vivid imagery after the boat race. The description, though baroque, highlights the moment at 11.07% when rifles fire and shells surge across the Thames, likened to exocodiles and arrows skimming a mirrored river.
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London
Thames
Our best ship afloat the Lancaster at Alexandria
The Lancaster, reported as the best ship afloat, lies at Alexandria with a battery of old 17-inch Dahlgrens converted on the Palliser system into 8-inch rifles. They burn 25 to 35 pounds of powder and fire 280-pound shot, delivering roughly 2627 fir e ton energy under favorable conditions.
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Lancaster
Alexandria
Appointment of Sabin as U S District Judge Seen Certain
The Eureka Leader reports Sabin’s appointment as U S District Judge is a certainty. General Sabin received a dispatch from Justice Anderson noting delay reasons, a salary raise to 5000 dollars, and that the appointment would be made soon.
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Eureka
Sabin
U. S
Jus, BE
Anderson
Harvard College baquesta 3400 000 last year
A scholarly tax or levy to Harvard College totaled 3.4 million during the previous year, indicating substantial funding support.
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Harvard College
Earthquakes from Mexico and rail lines blamed
The writer links recent tremors to rail expansion and suggests Mexico holds sentimental appeal in debate over doctors' bills for the late President. They argue against paying inflated claims and criticize those who advanced them.
New Post Offices Established Across Nevada by Postal Department
The Postal Department at Washington established new post offices in Cashel and Sealy both in Churchill county with M. W. Hoyt and Mary A. Healey as postmaster and postmistress respectively. Reveille in Nye county named John E. Norris postmaster. Template in Lincoln county with David Service as postmaster. Arthur in Elko county gains Jane Gedney as postmistress.
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Postal Department
Washington
Cashel
Churchill County
M. W. Hoyt
Sealy
Mary A. Healey
Reveille
Nye
John E. Norris
Template
Lincoln County
David Service
Jane Gedney
Arthur
Elko County
Grant backs English protectorate for Egypt
General Grant tells a Philadelphia Record reporter he supports England’s protectorate, arguing Egyptians are ten times worse off than the enslaved in the south and that English control would unlock Egypt’s resources and improve conditions.
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General Grant
Philadelphia Record
England
Egypt
South
Utah Commission reorganized in Chicago after elections
The Utah Commission was organized in Chicago with ex Senator Ramsey named Permanent Chairman and Pettigrew as Temporary Secretary. No business occurred yet as members await Washington instructions before heading to Utah. Regular work to start in Utah in the Fall.
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Utah Commission
Chicago
Ramsey
Pettigrew
Washington
Utah
Commission
Rattlers Drive Man From Home in Slaughtersville Ky
Rattlesnakes overwhelm Slaughtersville Kentucky as a man flees his home after hearing them under and around the house for several nights. He had already killed 27 snakes, but the danger persisted prompting his evacuation.
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Slaughtersville
De Juesseps Praises Arabi Bey Amid England Hatred
De Juesseps speaks highly of Arabi Bey. He portrays Arabi as an ally against England while expressing extreme, sometimes ridiculous, hostility to England, explaining why he favors Arabi in this political stance.
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de Juesseps
Arabi Bey
Arabi
England
Lesseps
Ike Arabi
Iowa Women Move To Amend State Constitution For Suffrage
Encouraged by the temperance ticket, Iowa women plan to push an amendment to the state constitution to permit woman suffrage, seeking broader political rights and legislative support.
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Temperanes
Iowa
Death by own action by 11 year old Willie Haley
Willie Haley, an 11 year old resident of Pawnell Vermont, committed suicide recently after two prior attempts. The brief notice records the death and notes the prior attempts without detailing methods or circumstances.
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Willie Haley
Pawnell, Vt
California and District Fairs Listed for Fall Season
A compiled schedule shows fairs across California from August 15 to October 8 in multiple districts including San Francisco Oakland Sacramento Petaluma Chico Placerville Stockton San Jose Greenville Salinas City Yreka Santa Cruz Santa Rosa Willitsville and Lake County. Events span August 15 through October 8 with dates varying by district.
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Mechanics’ Institute
New Pavilion
San Francisco
Sacramento
Sonoma
Golden Gate
Oakland
Butte
Chico
el Dorado
Placerville
San Joaquin
Stockton
San Mateo
Santa Clara
San Jose
Modoc
Plumas and Lassen
Greenville
Monterey
Salinas City
Humboldt and Mendocino
Rhonerville
Yreka
Santa Cruz
Santa Rosa
Mendocino County
Willitsville
Lake County
Tea culture growth and various early 19th century notes
A broad, era-typical roundup covers tea culture growth in India, clergy habits in New York, lard and margarine production, a six legged four winged chicken in Wisconsin, political mentions of Grant and Hooper, mining in Black Hills, and many assorted items from the era, including ships, bombs, and legal notes.
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India
New York
Wisconsin
Grant
Black Hills Dakota
Hill Nye's Mistake in Boomerang Note
The Laramie Boomerang quotes National Republican commentary on Bill Nye and housekeeping lore. It lampoons Nye calling a woman a rosebud and jokes about tea kettles, salt mackerel soaking, and a rhubarb pie recipe that harmed a family, reflecting dated domestic humor.
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Bill Nye
Bill
National Republican
Big Horn
Laramie
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Advertisement
An old fashioned advert promises immediate relief for teething infants with Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup. It claims safety and bowel regulation while soothing the child and giving rest to mothers. The ad notes a 25 cent bottle price and wide availability.
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Ohio
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Kansas State Agricultural College
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Fanny Parnell
Alexander H. Stephens
Georgia
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Cleveland Herald
Blaine
Foster
Black Hills
Dakota
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Shellay
Alabama
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Vicksburg
Noah
Parks
Winston County
Miss
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Guiteau
N. M. Curtis
Wyoming
Bodie
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Sam Howarth
Panama
Alfers
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