Railroads Race Ahead with Faster Timetable Aims
Salt Lake Herald notes travelers await new Union Pacific timetable to cut Omaha Ogden trip by six hours. Editorial lauds cross continental competition stirring Pacific lines to speed up and improve service. Predicts New York to San Francisco may drop to five days in near future.
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Salt Lake Herald
Union Pacific
Omaha
Ogden
Pacific
Dbe- Hove
Northern Pacific
Denver and
Rio Grande
Southern Pacific
New York
San Francisco
Kentucky Republicans nominate Morrow for Governor and tariff stance
The Kentucky Republicans nominate Thomas Z. Morrow for governor and adopt a platform echoing National Republican principles. They urge compulsory schooling, tariff reform for revenue and protection, a constitutional convention, swift enforcement of just laws, and sympathy for Ireland. Decoration Day post office closures are ordered. The Denver Exposition opens July 3 and runs three months.
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Kentucky
Thomas Z. Morrow
Chicago
Green Isle of
Erin
Ireland
Congress of the
United States
Walter Evans
Internal Revenue
South
Estimates of California production from Central Pacific data
The Central Pacific Railroad compiled forecasts showing California's 1883 outputs include wheat at 1,200,000 tons worth 35 million dollars, mines at 20 million, wool 42,000,000 pounds worth 10.2 million, fruit and vines 10 million, cattle 4 million, sheep 1.2 million, dairy 700,000, and minor products 100,000, totaling 82.6 million with agriculture 62.6 million.
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California
Central Pacific Railroad
Mississippi Valley
Austin Democrat notes cadet appointment at Gen Connor's son
The Austin Democrat reports on whether Gen Connor's son has been named a cadet. It also mentions a Republican victory in 1884 and ex Gov John H Kinkead receiving a comfortable berth. Nevada Knights Templar display four fine shows at the Conclave with Reno State Fair in September and mining booms on the Truckee.
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Austin Democrat
Connor
John H. Kinkead
Nevada Knights Templar
Reno
Truckee
Comstock
Ex Senator McDonald's Presidential boom punctured by Herald
The Vicksburg Herald ridicules McDonald's presidential claims and notes losses in Indiana and a governor race as proof his popularity is overstated. It says the paper only seeks to prevent the Democracy from misreading his chances, while warning the boom may fail.
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McDonald
Vicksburg Herald
United States Senate
Indiana
Herald
New Hampshire Senate to Elect U S Senator on June 4
The New Hampshire Legislature will meet June 4 to elect a United States Senator to succeed Edward H. Rollins. Rollins seeks re election despite strong opposition as the body aims to complete its ninety fifth year dating back to the first Senate in 1786 chaired by John Langdon of New Hampshire.
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New Hampshire
United States
Edward H. Rolling
Rollins
Senate
John Langdon
Moody and Sankey Return from Eight Months Abroad
Evangelists Moody and Sankey have come back after eight months abroad mainly in England. They will spend the summer at Northfield Massachusetts and Newcastle Pennsylvania and return to England in the fall. John E Lamb, Congressman elect from the Terre Haute district of Indiana, is twenty nine years old and will be the youngest member of the next House.
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Moody and
Sankey
England
Northfield
Mass
Newcastle
John E. Lamb
Terre Hauté
Indiana
Foster aims for U.S. Senate as Ohio governor pledges plan
Ohio Governor Foster declares his highest life aim is a U.S. Senate seat and is actively building a legislative majority. The three Democratic governors Pattison Cleveland and Butler are described as the party’s “three black crows” while talk says Tilden is reportedly the presidential candidate.
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Foster
Ohio
United States Senate
Pattison
Cleveland
Butler
Arthur Boom Sparks Pleasing Conciliatory Tone in Chicago Tribune
The Chicago Tribune praises President Arthur for conciliating factions in Washington. It notes signs of a strategic, plastic approach aimed at reelection and calming half-breed suspicions. Civil service reformers appear satisfied, and Arthur's administration gains unexpected friends ahead of the presidential campaign.
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The
Chicago Tribune
Arthur
Executive
Washington
Arthur Boom
Treasury
Hayes
Sherman
Keim
English Tenant Farmers Bill Strengthens Compensations
The English and Scottish agricultural laborers gain grounds as the Tenant Farmers Compensation Bill proposes compensation for tenant improvements and arbitration for disputes. The referee may set increased rents due to improvements to prevent eviction. Rent distraint limited to one year. The government links the bill to confidence and shifts toward radical agrarian pressure.
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England
Scotland
Ireland
New England Tops Longevity in Vital Statistics
Boston Commonwealth analysis shows New England states leading in longevity with one 80-year-old per 107.4 residents on average. New Hampshire and Vermont have the highest ratios, followed by Maine, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. Regional groupings show wide gaps to other states and territories, reflecting varied life expectancy across regions.
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Boston Commonwealth
New England
New Hampshire
Vermont
Maine
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Atlantic
Gulf States
Mississippi
Lake States
Ohio
Indiana
Michigan
Illinois
Wisconsin
Pacific States
United States
President strengthens 1884 bid with Evans and Gresham picks
The President appears to have appointed Evans with limited solicitation, relying on his Chicago Convention support. He aims to influence the 1884 convention via the Post Office and Revenue Departments. Gresham’s appointment ends Harrison's presidential prospects from Indiana, with Evans aligning to Arthur’s views. Derby results: St Blaise won, Highland Chief second, Gailiard third.
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Evans
Chicago
Post Office
Revenue
Gresham
Harrison
Indiana
Evems
Arthur
St. Blaise
Highland Chief
Gailiard
McClellan Interview Discusses Texas Land and Politics
Fort Worth Gazette prints a four column interview with General George B. McClellan. He travels in Texas representing New York capitalists seeking Knox county land and discusses progress in the South, tariffs, party prospects, and favored Democratic leaders. He notes Northern capitalists eye Texan land and cattle raising spreading northward.
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Fort Worth
George B. McClellan
Texas
New York
Knox County
South
Union
Carlisle
Randall
Tilden
Cleveland
Hancock
Bayard
Butler
Dana
Miners of Inyo County eye ore sampling mills plan
Superintendents Yerington and Laws of the Carson and Colorado visit Inyo Independent to fix sites for two or more sampling mills. Each plant would include a steam engine rock breaker small pulp mill and assay office at about 2500 dollars. Bishop Big Pine or Independence near the lake are likely sites with three mills possibly. Wm. B. Miller of Melrose reduction works accompanies the party to study districts mines and ore qualities for development.
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Yerington and Laws
Carson
Colorado
Inyo
Bishop
Big Pine
Independence
Wm. B. Miller
Melrose Reduction Works
Oakland
San Francisco
World debt per capita compared in early 1900s report
The article lists national debts and per capita burdens: France leads with 4.68 billion total and 117.79 per person, followed by Russia 4.31 billion, Germany's high overall burden despite low current expenses, Britain at 3.81 billion or 109.04 per capita, and the United States at about 1.70 billion or 34 per person.
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France
Russia
Great Britain
United States
Denver and Hip Grane Rail Fare Reported at 150
The Ogden to Salt Lake City round trip now priced at 150 dollars with a two day validity. Tickets available from the train conductor. Bob Pixley, ex Carson City resident, and family reside in New York in high style and are said to have close ties to Wall Street power, described by the Appeal.
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Ogden
Salt Lake City
Bob Pixley
Carson City
New York
Bob
Mos
Big Guns
Wall Street
Horse accident kills Miss Nullie White near Nelson
Miss Nullie White was thrown from a horse near Nelson in Butte County California last Tuesday and suffered a broken neck. Her parents live at Santa Rosa. Gren Grant is in Galena.
Suit Over Damages In San Jose For Train Incident
Thomas J Moran and Emma Moran sue the Central Pacific Company in San Jose Superior Court for 50000. They say on April 18 1881 they traveled from San Jose to Ogden, changed at Love Lock Nev, were shown a train and told it would back to the platform. Mrs Moran boarded. the train pulled out leaving her and infant stranded near Battle Mountain with no ticket or money.
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Thomas J
Emma Moran
San Jose
Central Pacific Company
Ogden
Lovelock’s
Nev
Crook Pursues Indians After Sierra Madre Engagement
Dr B H Peterson reports Crook reached Tombstone from Rancho Don Juan Elias Sonoa with news of a Mexican courier from Oposula detailing Crook s engagement with a large Indian force near Guacanope in the Sierra Madres last week. The San Carlos scouts were surprised, hostiles driven back, thirty slain, and Crook began pursuit by train.
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B. H. Peterson
Tombstone
Don Juan Elias
Sonoa
Oposula
Crook
Guacanope
Sierra Madres
San Carlos
American dogs gain card cases and lavish shows
The American Queen notes that pets receive visiting cards and pet card albums, with dog cards featuring the owner's last name, Christmas and birthday gifts, multiple collars, fine baskets, and even drinking vessels, illustrating lavish treatment of household dogs in America.
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Court Journal
America
Brute
Army Reunion Gossip Detracts From Potomac Veterans Meeting
Reports on the Washington reunion of the Army of the Potomac describe it as a failure due to a plan run to benefit a clique of officers. General Sheridan did not attend amid fears resolutions would back General Warren. Attendance was well under expectations with few present.
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Army of the Potomac
Washington
Sheridan
Warren
Engineer Corps of
Army
Gambling in the Army Exposures Endorse Purification Efforts
A Chicago Tribune Washington dispatch reports veterans lament gambling within the army. The exposure of Colonel A P Morrow on the headquarters staff could trigger further disclosures, forcing accountability under the Articles of War and prompting cleansing reforms at military and civilian levels in Washington.
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Chicago Tribune
Washington
A. P. Morrow
Army Headquarters’ Staff
Wealthy Swiss immigrant dies secretive. fortune found
Henry Thoman, a Swiss resident living at the Swiss Hotel on Commercial Street, died about ten days ago. A search of his rooms revealed 35 000 in money and 77 600 in bonds and notes. He had kept his wealth hidden from even close friends and left a will with Berton the Swiss Consul as an executor. The estate is willed to his poor relatives.
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San Francisco
Henry Thoman
Commercial Street
Thoman
Berton
Raam’s Finance Record Shows $850 Million Collected
The document notes Gen Raam as Internal Revenue Collector who gathered over 850 million dollars for the government and ensured every dollar was accounted for. It argues this honesty stands in contrast to perceived times of corruption and credits improved bookkeeping with progress.
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Raam
K. Alta
Dinwiddie Arrests Hint at 1877 Long Valley Murder Case
A. W. Dinwiddie of Long Valley was discharged after an exam before Justice Blake found insufficient evidence for trial. Testimony described a 1877 land dispute involving Friend, J. L. Roberts, and Dinwiddie, with Friend missing since and rumors Dinwiddie killed him and burned the body.
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Susanville
Sher Leakey
A. W. Dinwiddie
Long Valley
Blake Yest
Friend
Dinwiddie
Roberts
J. B. Roberts
J. L. Roberts
How to test eggs for freshness and quality
The guide explains egg freshness by water tests and shell appearance. Fresh eggs sink, are firm and chime like. boiled eggs dry quickly and may shed shell. Clear golden yolk when held to light indicates quality. dark or spotted eggs are bad. Thin shells reflect hens' diet and gravel intake.
A Race Across the Ocean Steamer Race From Liverpool to Boston
On March 12 the Istham of the Leyland line left Liverpool bound for Boston, pursued by the Kansas of the Warran line. For 3,000 miles the ships stayed close, swapping lead until the Istham docked at Charlestown at 1 p.m. on April 2 and the Kansas at 2 p.m. in East Boston. Both crews called it a genuine race with a remarkable finish.
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Istham
Leyland Line
Liverpool
Boston
Kansas
Warran Line
Charlestown
She Catches a Dude Clara Delivers Excited Reveal
Clara and a friend exchange playful banter about capturing a “dude” wrapped in cotton batting. Clara insists on seeing it but the friend cautions against removing it until milder weather arrives. The lighthearted exchange hints at a domestic joke or humorous moment.
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Clara
Tuscarora News Notes on Justice of the Peace Candidate
The column reports Rev. Jesse Atwell leaving Reno for Eiko to take a mercantile clerkship and settle permanently. It humorously touts his charm and local roots, noting a Georgian citizen claim of birthplace and lifelong residence. The piece ends with a wry remark about counties having moved.
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Tuscarora
Reno
Jesse Atwell
Eiko
Jesse
Ancient Dolmen Found at St Pierre de Quilbignon
An excavation in France reveals a new dolmen containing multiple human skeletons skulls and artifacts. Reports discuss ocean wave heights, arnica use, iron transfer and weather, fossils from Avery's Island, flame resonance experiments, and novel petroleum burning and electric cooking devices.
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Atlantic Ocean
Pacific
Mediterranean
North Sea
St. Pierre de Quilbignon
France
Avery’s Island
Louisiana
Smithsonian Institution
Maxwell
Experimental Science Association
Dublin
Hayden
Washington
Amanda Jones
Montreal
President Arthur May Visit California This Summer
Rumors say President Arthur plans a California summer visit arriving in August if plans mature. California expects a cordial reception, noting only Hayes has visited before and Arthur would be welcomed warmly away from the national campaign.
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Arthur
California
Hayes
Carson
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Peer
Hatton
Denver Exposition
Niewera Pre
Prosperous
Central Pacific Railway
TAL ‘Journal
Gen. McClellan
Goon News
Inyo County
Denver and Hip Grane
Gren
Grant
Galena
Army Reunien
Cor Wurber
Andrew Diwiddie
Ion
Dude
Georgia
Early County
Calhoun County
Clay County
Asm
Arts and
Sciences
Parker
Pangin
Parnrr
Hiscox & CO
William
New York, Co
Floreston
Cologne
Adam and Eve
Sitting Bell
Ally
Montcom
Ward & CO
ORT & Brp
Wrenee
Chispan
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