Nevada and national notes mix in Carson and Cincinnati
Reports from ADA STATE NEWS describe a Catholic convent purchase of race-track property in Carson, city money for Lincoln county hospital, and new opera house plans in Virginia City. Dayton, Nevada, is hailed as a broom-making pioneer town, with a Centennial fireworks display rumored to dwarf past shows. Washington visits discuss bullion contracts and silver coinfinancing, while Cincinnati papers deny hotel room price gibes linked to the Republican convention as Blaine and Morton supporters push for a move.
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Venta
Austin
Purohit
Lich
Carson
Lincoln County
Pipex
Virginia City
Pacific Coast
A.tomkins
Tint City
Dayton
Nevada
Jincinnate
Washington
Whey
Blaine
Morton
Linstow
Cincinnati
Prohibitionista
McCrary
Gay
Curtin
Pittsburg
Magsnelinanda
Delewates
Springfield
Caorgin
Orth
Republlican
Undiana
Corman
Batavia
Clermont County
Ohio
Waghes
Virginia
Congress
Cincinnati Gezette
Indianapolis
Vondvicks
Hop
Lander
Greenbasks
Male College
Connecticut
Ingersoll
Sill
Tonty C. Robinson
Dlass
Fred‘erick J. Kingsbury
ISL
Cloner Walker
Amhirat College
SheMeld Scientide School
Yale
Ciosne
Contr Commmittee
California
Republican Committee
Reductions on Rail Fares to New York and Philadelphia
The fare from Omaha to New York and return is 87 6, and to Philadelphia and return 72. From April 13th the rate to New York and return drops to 58, and to Philadelphia and return 55. These reduced prices apply on all connecting roads. Tickets are valid for thirty days only.
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Omaha
New York
Pregent
Philadelphia
Clergyman's Cat Defies Color Distinction Tale
A clergyman's cat in Westtiell Maass has seven kittens with varied colors. The mother reportedly removed the two black kittens and paid no attention to them, humorously claiming defiance of the Fifteenth Amendment's color distinction.
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Westtiell
Maass
Political Notes on Nominating Conventions and Candidates
A jumble of 1870s political chatter notes proposed Democratic and Republican maneuvers. Mentions calls for state conventions, McCrary declining renomination, Curtin and Lane reactions, and Indiana governors, with broader guesses about state and national party strategies and regional figures.
Catholic Diocese Bans Round Dances in Virginia City
Father Coleman announced by Bishop O Connell direction that Catholics in the diocese are forbidden to engage in round dances such as waltz achottische polka. It was made clear the prohibition’s duration beyond Lent was not stated.
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Grigham Young
Virginia City
St. Mary's Church
Coleman
O'Connell
Grant Humbug Letter From Virginia City 1870
A private letter from February 26, 1870, in Virginia City reports harsh terrain and meager wages in the Black Hills. The writer describes flat water, low pan yields, marginal prospects, and high town prices while remaining optimistic about his own outfit and delays in returning. The mood is one of disappointment tempered by stubborn resolve.
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Virginia City
Black Hills
Cuarun
Wrench Creek
Daunteen
Till City
Flim City
Onster City
Rour
Shera
Democrats’ Inquiries Stall as They Seek Quick Adjournment
Washington dispatch reports unexpected shifts in the Democratic investigations with leaders eager to halt inquiries, push Appropriation bills, and adjourn Congress. A Democratic member allegedly departed for Europe to dodge testimony while others flutter in New York and Washington awaiting developments.
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Washington
Congress
Democratc
New York
Europe
New
Presidential outlook names rise in Republican race
The Lyon County Times notes the Republican field grows crowded with aspirants and nominations. It highlights Blaina and Bristow as leading figures, with Bristow gaining momentum and Blaina staying solid, suggesting Bristow may be strongest among voters.
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Notni Ag
Blaina
Bristow
Lyon Co. Times
Governor Garland Seeks U S Senate Seat in Arkansas Race
Arkansas Democratic Governor Garland emerges as the leading candidate for the U S Senate, aiming to represent the state in the upcoming electoral contest. Garland's prominence positions him at the forefront of party strategy and statewide campaigning.
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Garland
Arkansas
U. S
Ate
Vay
Presipent Guant Leads Through Quiet Resolve
President Guant shows steady leadership amid upheaval. He chooses a capable private secretary and fills vacancies with care, selecting prominent and honest men to ensure stable governance.
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Guant
Igch
Government Purchases Mining Output Rumored
Rumors persist that the Government has completed purchase of all production from the Consolidated Virginia and California mines for the year to redeem fractions currency.
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Virginia
California
Japan Declares War on Corea and Blockades Ports
Japan has declared war on Corea and its vessels now blockading Corea ports. Reports indicate Japanese ships enforce the blockade, raising tensions in East Asia as military actions escalate.
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Japan
Corea
Corcan
Met
Daniel Drew Declares Voluntary Bankruptcy Amid Losses
New York dispatch reports Daniel Drew has filed for voluntary bankruptcy in the United States Court, citing heavy Wall Street losses three years earlier. Liabilities may reach about $600,000, pending schedules. Drew’s endowments at Drew Theological Seminary and Wesleyan University are mortgaged to farms in Putnam County. Additional notes describe shipping losses near San Francisco, a wrecking assessment for Kalorama, and huge land ownership in England and rents totaling $57 million for 100 landowners.
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McCarraghan
Gonrta
Medarraghan Prya
Idtin
Naib
Benjamin M. Baller
Massachusetts Statesman
New York
Daniel Drew
Jay
United States
Drew
Wall Street
Drew Theological Seminary
Madison
N. J
Wosleyan University
Middletown
Putnam County
House panel backs equal bounty for sailors and soldiers
The House Committee on Military Affairs backs recommending passage of a will to equalize bounties for late war service. It fixes the monthly bounty at eight dollars for the entire period of service. In Brussels high excitement follows a reported embezzlement of six million francs from the National Bank of Belgium. A crime map was reportedly seized on Friday.
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Hore
Ial
St. Lowis
Dar
Evant Peck
Missouri
Washington
Tanstanas
Wis
Associated Presa
Ciovernor Kelloge
Moth
Uafar
Pinelhert
Initruo
Kelloge
General Assembly
War Department
Lowa
George
George IL. Pendleton
Elaine
Kentucky Central Railroad Company
Olivers
House Committee On Military Affairs
Brussels
National Bank of Belguim
California weather and regional notes from a late 19th century report
Snow two feet on Mount Diablo and six feet at Evanston Wyoming dominate conditions. Inyo County’s Minneatts Mine sells for 630000 while San Luis Obispo reports 28.5 inches of rain. Stockton floods push residents from cellars to higher ground as Southern Pacific lines sustain flood damage and repairs begin. Livermore Valley streams run full, eastern lands inundated risking grain rot. drought not expected soon. City life and labor remain unsettled with Chinese labor dynamics and public funding debates for agricultural societies.
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Inyo County
San Luis Obispo
James Burns
Santa Cruz
Los Angeles
Stockton
Southern Pacific Railroad
Satvnaa City
Sonoma
Marin County Agricultural Society
Benuit
State Agricultural Society
Livermore Valley
Kensou
Evanston
Wyoming
Idaho
Hilla
Aitaburg
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Owal
C. C. Powning
Pvalisit
GORE
Emerlee
Wert Wilews
Adlyauin
ADA State News
Myrinda
Grand Apadies
Tria
James G. Mair
Fulferoun Davis
New Orleans
Jamis Gonves Baxterr
Marata
Bennett
Fancee
San Francisco
Bacile
Carson Mint
East End
Conlaings
Tits Gamer
Crenoral Schenck
Roy Soans
Wasumoros
Proofa
LE. Pendleton
Thomas A. Mlondvivhs
Samuel J. Randall
Lo Ten Ueton
Sonvatttoe
Secretary of War
Hedon
Cganeral Boynton
Caunoral
Shinton
Regud Tol
Randall
Philadelphia Navy Yards
Curesao
Uhe
Nazal Geean
Grant Co
Suntit
Somo
Minny
Huse Green
Gulomn Snd Dubuque
Louisyinun
J. M. Bent
Lawyear
Mount Sterling
Louisville
Bath County
Lawrence Smith
Marges Dee Lom
Marysville
Ursvyxco
Empiro
Tax Commissionery
Alon
Atholl Rehonda
Loubeva
Niclopolis
Tule & Norcros4 Mining Company
Daney, Knickerbocker and
Yellow Jacket
Feo
Bennawick
Galiefornia
San Jose Mining Company
White Pine County
St. Patrick Gohd Mining Company
Porsar
Pateles
AHL Alph
Keystone
Wid
Old Stock Board
Stovka
Savage
Ilale & Norcross
Chollar
Norther Belle Mining Company
de. Linderman
Mint
Virginia King
Belcher
Crown Point
Tule & Norcross Mining Company
Olt
Anseasmonta
Waasingt Goship
Wells
Committee On
Helinap
Grand Fury
Hawke
Fort Sillene
Mamma
Stewart
Haima
Sabenck
England
Wis Wen
Che Department of State
Selenek
Thora
Thiers
London
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Ewinburne
Tennyaon
Thena
Hodlarenbout
Oles
Janreate
Mogland
Merehana
Don Carlos
Spain
Royal Navy
Russia
Gwendolen
George Miot
Evel Ie
Hoady
Hambourg
Acu
Baden
Westminster
Walner
Lord Putherston
Count Bendek
Sadown
Dreaty
Ain
Vienna
Ana
France
Paris
Dublin
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Dicetown
Greave Gove
Arsnah
City of
Mount Diablo
Capitol
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