Ward reflex attacks Senator Jones over silver demonetization
A Nevada State Journal letter rebuts a Democratic critique of Senator Jones’s role in the 1873 silver demonetization. It notes Jones did not take office until March 1873 and credits his later efforts to restore silver, claiming demonetization would have crippled Pacific Coast silver mines and cost the state millions.
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Jones
United States
Eureka Sentinel
Sentinel
Germany
Nevada
Pacific Coast
Problems of the time and labor unrest ahead
The Bodie Free Press warns labor troubles rise this summer with widespread discontent among workers. Causes cited include wage opposition and hostility to foreign labor, plus unresolved Chinese immigration issues and the strain of pauper influx from the old world on American institutions.
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Bodie Free Press
Lands Sold By Union Pacific Attract Ranchers
Union Pacific lands sold mainly to cattle ranchers in barren regions. Buyers aim to build large ranches for breeding cattle for Eastern markets. English and Scotch capitalists also hold many tracts. President Dillon notes a 14 percent rise in actual tonnage carried over three months despite earnings decline, attributing the span to a fierce fight with the Denver and Rio Grande.
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Union Pacific
Dillon
Denver and
Rio Grande
Convention tides on tariffs spark party split talk
The Republican National Convention is expected to back a protective tariff while Democratic delegates show division. Washington Post tallies 220 delegates with 20 for chosen, 114 for protection or no tariff interference, 86 for Morrison scheme, 8 doubtful. Indiana editor sick with typhoid, family ill with diphtheria and scarlet fever as a boy prints a harsh medical note blaming ignorance and laziness.
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Washington Post
Indiana
Scarlatina
Chicago Convention Moves Toward June Nominating Clash
Late Chicago dispatches say political factions swell with delegates preparing hotel rooms and booms for the June 3 contest. Dark horses tally to 31 as Plumb Hoar Curtis and others vie for chair and key posts with Roosevelt Lincoln letter drama looming.
Prentice Teller Pleads Guilty to Grand Larceny in St Louis
Prentice Teller, the Missouri express robber, pleaded guilty when his case opened in the Criminal Court in St. Louis last Tuesday. The judge sentenced him to five years in the penitentiary for grand larceny after the plea was entered and the indictment read.
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Prentice Teller
Missouri Express
Crimnal
St. Louis
Teller
van Wagoner
Chinese silk loom exhibit at New Orleans Exposition
Chinese operatives will be admitted to display a silk loom at the New Orleans Exposition without molestation, on the condition they remain only as long as necessary for the exhibit. The question of Chinese Restriction Act applying to landing laborers was reviewed by the Treasury and State Departments.
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New Orleans Exposition
Treasury Department
Folger
Secretary of State
No Constitution amendment resolution reported on President office
Senator Ingalls of the Senate Judiciary Committee reports no resolution to amend the federal constitution regarding the presidency. The proposed text would vest executive power in the President, set six year terms, and prohibit re eligibility for the President and Vice President upon vacancy.
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Ingalls
Senate Judiciary Committee
United States of America
San Francisco Delegation Holds Dem Convention Meeting
At a Monday night meeting in San Francisco for Democratic State Convention delegates, a resolution pledged delegates to support Tilden. A second resolution declared Stephen J. Field was not and never had been the San Francisco Democratic choice for president.
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San Francisco
Tilden
Stephen J. Field
Sargent to Return from Europe as Moody and Sankey Sail
A. A. Sargent, writing from Paris on May 9, says he will soon leave Europe for California. Moody and Sankey concluded their mission at Croydon, England, last Monday and plan to sail for America on July 5.
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A. A. Sargent
Paris
Europe
California
Moody and Sankey
Croydon
England
America
Widow Mrs De Long Granted $50 Pension by Government
Mrs De Long widow of Charles De Long formerly of the state has been granted a pension of fifty dollars a month by the Government.
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de Long
Charles de Long
State
Wells and Wilson Released on Bonds in Perjury Case
Harry L. Wells and Martha Wilson, tied to the Sharon divorce case, were freed after posting bonds of five thousand dollars each.
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Harry L. Wells
Martha Wilson
Sharon
Cuban editor in Key West convictes suspected spy
Estrada, editor of a Cuban paper in Key West, Florida, convicted Monday of accusing Pareda, alleged spy for the Spanish Consul, of spying on and reporting Cuban filibuster designs and movements.
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Estrada
Key West
Florida
Pareda
Salmon shipped in refrigerator cars to New York succeeds
An Oregon to New York salmon shipment in refrigerated cars proves successful as the first car arrives in capital condition. Freight costs run about seven cents per pound while the fish sells for twenty cents per pound across the continent.
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Oregon
New York
Cowboy Surrenders Over Cheyenne Chief Iron Heart Shooting
Jack Morris, the cowboy who shot Iron Heart near Miles City Montana a few days ago, surrenders claiming self defense. Indications of an imminent Indian war path emerge as women and children flee from outlying ranches in alarm.
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Jack Morris
Iron Heart
Miles City
Montana
Decatur Townsfolk Pass Odd Bylaws on Marbles and Hogs
Decatur Georgia, once famed for rejecting a railroad station, now adopts two ordinances. One bans children from playing marbles on streets while the other permits hogs to roam at large, reflecting a quirky sweep of local rules.
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Decatur
Atlanta
California and Nevada Railroad Mortgaged to Central Trust
The California and Nevada Railroad Company has mortgaged all its franchises and other property to the Central Trust Company of New York for five million dollars. The deed is recorded in the Alameda county Clerk's office. Work near Emery's Station is advancing rapidly.
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California and Nevada Railroad Company
Central Trust Company
New York
Alameda County
Emery’s
First California Wheat Flour Bag Exhibited in 1850
The earliest bag of flour from California wheat, made by John M. Horner of Horner's mills Union City Alvarado, won the top $50 premium at the 1850 fair in Music Hall San Francisco and is now displayed at the California Farmer rooms in San Francisco. It is thirty three years old.
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California
John M. Horner
Horner’s Mills
Union City
Alvarado
Music Hall
San Francisco
California Farmer
San Francisco Wins Suit Over City Title Dispute
Information from Washington states the U S Supreme Court ruled in favor of defendant Jane Scot in a long running San Francisco case. The action concerns title to a large block between Larkin Polk Green and Filbert streets and the portion of Union street between Polk and Larkin.
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San Francisco
Washington
City of
Jane Scot
Larkin
Polk
Green
Filbert
Union Street
Unitd States Supreme Court
Mexico plans to import Chinese laborers under government contracts
The piece argues Mexico intends to bring in Chinese coolies on government contracts, predicts a strong border response to keep them out, and notes Southern states and Senator Hoar favor cheap labor. It advocates Blaine for president if nominated, claiming he would win decisively.
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Mexico
Hoar
Blaine
Democrats at odds as rivals fail to speak
The Washington Capital notes dire divisions among Democrats with Randall in quarrel with Dorsheimer Blount Cobb and Cox while Hewitt and Belmont also refuse to communicate. It calls Hewitt’s tariff bill vital to restore fraternal harmony and bring the party back to concert pitch.
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Washington
Randall
Dorsheimer
Blount
Cobb
Hewitt
Belmont
Cox
Waldo Hutchins
Cyclone Hits Acter County Washington Territory
A few days ago a powerful cyclone swept Acter county in an eastward path. It appeared funnel shaped at first and caused widespread property damage with no fatalities. Fences,timber, rails, trees, gardens and crops suffered extensive losses while stock was harmed. The storm was brief and the heaviest of its kind in the Territory.
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Acter County
Washington Territory
California Delegates Plan Wine and Fruit Gifts at Chicago Convention
The Alta reports visitors and delegates from California at the Chicago Convention will bring samples of California wines and fruits and arrange daily fresh consignments while in Lake City. The plan aims to showcase California products and then donate any remaining fruit spirit to an orphan asylum after adjournment, avoiding temperance concerns.
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Alta
California
Chicago
Lake City
Reports on Danville Riots and Copiah County Outrages
Congressional committee reports on Danville and Copiah County outrages from the last election. Majority finds premeditated Democrat involvement to intimidate Black voters and to inflame white electors. asserts whites fired first and Black residents mostly unarmed. Minority disputes findings, alleging bias, cites Eliza Pinkston and suggests killings stemmed from personal dispute. Wheeler acquitted.
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Congressional Committee
Danville
Lapham
Democratic Party
Mississippi
Eliza Pinkston
Copish
Copish County
Matthews
Wheeler
Recalcitrant Witness Boldly Defies Court
In a New York court Beckie Jones refused to testify or be sworn in a will case. The judge sent her to jail for contempt. As she left, she quipped about bread and water, demanded a black and tan cab, and planned to bring a trunk, shawl, parrot, and other items to prison.
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New York
Beckie Jones
Serogate
American Pork Praised By Virchow In Transatlantic Pork Debate
Prof Virchow argues American hogs are healthier and less prone to trichinosis than German pork. He claims German import bans imply Germany should avoid rearing swine while Americans prove superior eating quality. He notes American pork is sweeter and more wholesome when well fed.
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Sargent
Virchaw
Atlantic
United States
Germany
Triumph of Surgery in Bologna Opens Narrow Stomach Passage
The Lancet reports a young woman, unable to swallow due to extreme narrowing from the gullet to the stomach, saved by Prof Loreta. He opened the stomach, stretched the narrow opening like a glove, closed wounds, and she awoke after a painless sleep. Swallowing returned, and recovery completed in five weeks. The procedure was performed at the University of Bologna.
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Loreta
University of Bologna
Europe
Reclaiming the Mormons at Madison Square Church
A New York City meeting at Madison Square Presbyterian Church aims to reform the Mormon Church. Speakers F. M. Blohm, a former Mormon from Denmark, and Rev. G. W. Martin of Utah described proselytizing in Denmark and urged action. Martin defended Mormon sincerity and noted seven years in Utah with no personal rights violations.
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Madison Square Presbyterian
New York
F. M. Blohm
G. W. Martin
Utah
Blohm
Denmark
Martin
Presbyterian
Mant
St. Ephraim
Gough Delivers Masterful Discussion at Theater
John B. Gough’s Wednesday evening lecture drew high praise from attendees. The orator painted a vivid contrast between human life’s heights of moral progress and its depths of degradation with a masterful, unforgettable portrayal.
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Gough
Large placer mining season planned in district
Oscreia A B McDonald from Osceola reports in the White Pine News that preparations for a long placer mining season are under way. Over fifty men are already at work and more will be added as snow on the mountains suggests the working period may extend well into August.
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Oscreia
A. B. McDonald
Osceola
White Pine News
Delegations Back Tilden Hendricks Ticket at Convention
All observed delegations vote for the Democratic National Convention slate of Tilden and Hendricks. Sixty delegates favored the old ticket, indicating broad support within the party for the established lineup.
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Tilden
Hendricks
Awkward Mistake on Monterey Train Sparks Outcry
A California exchange recounts a Menlo Park incident where a passenger rescued a sleeping baby left on a train seat. The mother returns, accuses the man of kidnapping, and vents anger as the train continues, highlighting cruelty and misperception in the West.
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California Exchange
Monterey
Menlo Park
Far West
N. G
New Mahal Prophesied In Cairo Amid Darfour Clash
News from Cairo reports a new black false prophet who defeated El Mahdi's troops at Darfour. The Mahdi allegedly claims El Mahdi was once one of his dervishes. A Catholic Bishop of Soudan arrives with word of massacres in El Obeid, listing seven Italian priests and four Sisters of Mercy killed, and three priests exposed naked to the sun for four days dying from exposure.
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Cairo
Egypt
Darfour
el Mahdi
Mahdi
Soudan
Sisters of Mercy
el Obeid
Shakespeare as Friend of Women in the Manhattan June
J Heard argues in the Manhattan June that women gain strength and progress through studying Shakespeare and other great writers. He asserts that knowledge protects virtue and shapes character, benefiting both women and mankind, and urges broad education beyond mere intellect.
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Shakespeare
America
J. Heard
Manhattan
Under the Ban on Rebel War Claims in Congress
The piece critiques Democratic control as shown by Speaker election and notes a small committee vote in the House to pay twenty three year old rebel war claims. Republicans opposed the measure, while a Democratic majority of ten favored payment, revived the idea of justice for distant claimants.
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Congress
House
Washington
Disioys
Tragic Accident Claims Rev Palmer’s 12YearOld Son
On the 24th Yaar Palmer the twelve year old son of Rev T B Palmer a Methodist minister at Lodi California leapt from a moving train and was killed. His right leg was crushed and he died at seven o clock that evening.
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Homie Yaar
T. B. Palmer
Lodi
Cal
Tramps Raid Isolated Rose Creek Section House
The Winnemucca Silver State reports frequent raids on the Rose Creek section house near Winnemucca. On April 22 tramps stole all portable items, and last Saturday they looted the foreman Dennis Corcoran’s house, taking his Sunday clothes and all edible provisions. The remote site ten and a half miles from town leaves workers vulnerable with no nearby residents to deter the trespassers.
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Rose Creek
Winnemucca Silver State
Dennis Corcoran
Winnemucca
Clerical impostor in Sheffield wed couples at St Jude Chapel
An impostor named Cookson Lindsay posed as a curate at St Jude Chapel Eldon. He married several couples before being arrested by the Chief Constable for purloining a purse. The charge carries fourteen years penal servitude. Doubts arise whether the ceremonies were lawful.
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Sheffield
Cookson Lindsay
St. Jude Chapel
Eldon
Revision of the French Constitution Proposed in Chamber
Ferry presented a bill in Patria to revise the French Constitution. It would end lifelong lifelong senatorial terms, setting nine year terms, with non retroactive changes. It also would modify Senate financial rights and abolish opening prayers. If current members serve out their terms, the reform will take a long time.
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Ferry
Chamber of Deputies
Patria
Senate
Their Destiny. Mexico Journal Ends With Yankees Destiny
An editorial in the Monterey Revista on Mexico’s affairs closes with the line that tyranny breeds liberty and asks if readers understand their final destiny to become Yankees, reflecting a provocative viewpoint on national identity and future relations between Mexico and the United States.
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Montery Revista
Mexico
Ori
Asia
Peaceanti
One Woman's Influence on Siamian Reform
Mrs. Leonowens, long governess to the Siamese royal family, visits the Siam Embassy in New York and hears from the Prince about sweeping changes in Siam. He credits SOE influence for abolishing debt imprisonment, reforming jurisprudence, establishing post offices, teaching European languages, and ending courtly prostration. Leonowens likely feels pride at the success of intelligent female influence.
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Leonowens
French surgery quips reveal patient fate after iron drill
In a Paris tale a victim speared by an iron drill during an explosion faces a grim choice. The surgeon notes the wound and fever, then presents two grim options to the patient: leave the drill and die of inflammation or remove it and bleed to death, urging patient responsibility.
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France
Greenback Convention Opens in Indianapolis Opera House
The National Greenback Convention met at Englishe's Opera House in Indianapolis at 11 yesterday. Florida's John Tiler was elected temporary chairman. All states attended except Delaware and Mississippi. Morning business included forming a Credentials Committee with one member per state. Maine delegates led by Solon Chase, anti-Butler, were the only notable contest. George O. Jones of New York pressed for Chase-favored resolutions but was rejected and removed. Adjournment set for 2 pm to let the committee report.
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Opera House
Indianapolis
Ind
John Tiler
Florida
Delaware
Mississippi
Maine
Solon Chase
Butler
George O. Jones
New York
Chase
Credentials Committee
Brabender Returns Home as Bank Failings Emerge
President Brabender of the Erie County Savings Bank returns to his home amid a bank collapse. Ho e admits theft of 100000 in grain and oil speculations with cashier Pettit. Brabender took bank funds, paid friends, exonerates cashier and is jailed for safety. Executions likely to follow while public anger grows as bank assets prove worthless. Brabender has assigned property worth 100000 to creditors, but shortages will likely wipe out 200000 to 250000 for stockholders.
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Brabender
Erie County
Pennsylvania
Hoe
Pettit Lont
Threat of Arrest Over Blasphemy Lecture in Philadelphia
Rev. H Terrence of the Pennsylvania Bible Society warned that if Ingersoll repeated blasphemies heard in other cities he would face arrest under the April 18 blasphemy suppression act. Ingersoll laughed at the threat and mocked religion during his Philadelphia lecture. He denied Christ and scoffed at a future world of punishment, questioning heaven and hell.
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Philadelphia
H. Terrence
Pennsylvania Bible Society
Ingersoll
Georgia Negro Messiah Claims Deceived Followers
A black impostor in Georgia has surfaced in Madison and nearby counties hailed by many local African Americans as the Great Prophet and Messiah. Reports describe his adherents declaring him a veritable Christ while his credibility rapidly deteriorates as more details emerge.
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Georgia
Madison
Jackson
Manitoba Farmers Demand Independence From Canada
The Manitoba agriculturists and much of the population push for separation from the Dominion, protesting Ottawa's failure to ensure regional welfare. The author warns of a forthcoming upheaval that could lead to annexation by the United States.
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Manitoba
Ottawa
Dominion of Canada
Dominion
Great American Republic
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