Colonel Olney Sparks Kerosened Ride To Vigilante HQ
In 1856 Colonel Olney of the San Francisco Vigilantes, hurt from a sprain, commandeered a kerosene wagon to reach the headquarters. He lashed a horse through the crowd, scattering onlookers as kerosene spilled but he declared he would pay for the kerosene. He rode to assume active command aboard a white horse.
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Judge Terry
Vigilance Committee
San Francisco
Marshall Hopkins
Olney
Vigilance Army
Governor Borucs backs Cleveland era renomination
The Governor of California, per Executive Office, urges that President Cleveland be renominated for a second term in the interest of the Republican party. Private Secretary M. D. Borucs conveys the governor's judgment and earnest prayer on the matter.
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Sacramento
Chicago News
Paina
Cleveland
California
Dean Sta
M. D. Borucs
Oregon Railroad lease details emerge in Boston special
The Chicago Times Boston special reveals an Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company lease to Oregon Short Line and Union Pacific for ninety-nine years from January 11, 1887. It notes right to deduct to protect lease rights. Also covered are editorials praising Mrs. Clara Foltz’s newspaper pay rise and union support, and brief notes on politics and figures including Voorhees Slocum Hill Stevenson Hill Coleman, Judge Yost, Senator Stewart, Diaz.
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Chicago Times
Boston
Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company
Oregon Short Line
Union Pacific Railways
New York
Luan
Voorhees and Slocum
Hill
Stevenson
Hill and Coleman
Oregon Official Sees Republicans Gaining Statewide Support
A Pittsburg dispatch quotes E B McElroy Oregon Superintendent of Public Instruction as saying Oregon shifted to a Republican tilt due to the Chinese issue. He cites current sentiment and predicts a GOP victory next Presidential election with Blaine as a leading favorite and Senator Sherman next.
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Curcaco
Pittsburg
E. B. McElroy
California
Nevada
Cleveland
Oregon
Blaine
Sher”moan
Deficiency requests eyed by Interstate and Civil Service Commissions
Washington officials expect Congress to grant deficiency appropriations for both the Interstate Commerce Commission and the Civil Service Commission. The former seeks about 50,000 dollars and the latter about 10,000 dollars. Critics say competitive examination for promotion costs more than anticipated and may push clerks toward bureau driven promotions.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce and
Civil Service Commissions
Congress
Interstate Commission
Civil Service Commission
Department Examining Board
Cabinet Rumor Spreads as Interior Chief Likely Steps Aside
Washington October 20 Assistant Secretary of the Interior Muldrow heads home to Mississippi for two weeks after orders from Secretary Lamar. Rumor says Lamar will resign in November leaving Muldrow to run the department. Muldrow’s appointment is seen as likely and policy to stay aligned on land Indian and railroad matters.
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Washmaton
Maldrow
Mississippi
Lamar
Muldrow
Interior
Juamar
California Trout Stocked in Wissahickon Creek
Fifteen hundred California trout were released in Wissahickon Creek last Monday under General Tyer Colonel Russell and Mr. Simmons with Fish Commission direction. Experts say Eastern brook trout lack the vitality of California stock. The site chosen aims to protect the fry from bass and carp as the creek runs rapid and clear. New York reports counterfeit silver dollars in circulation.
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Parapetruia
California
Wissahickon Creek
Tyer
Russell
Simmons
Fish Commission
Secretary Lamar hears railroad case on mineral lands exclusion
October 20 and Wasumeron report Secretary Lamar listened to railroad representatives arguing over a review of his prior ruling that required affidavits proving lands selected were non mineral. Railroads contended personal surveys across extensive mineral lands were impractical and urged reliance on Surveyor General notes and official reports. One case was taken under advisement.
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Wasumeron
Lamar
Sparks
Central Pacific Road
Utah
Nevada
California
United States
Sacramento immigration meeting seeks stopover for immigrants
Real estate dealers and others met to form a committee representing the Improvement Association Immigration Association and Sacramento Board of Trade to approach the Southern Pacific Company about stopover privileges on third class tickets for arriving immigrants. The aim is to entice more settlers to Sacramento rather than the South as East arrivals are studied.
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SacraMento
Improvement Association, Immigration Association
Sacramento Board of Trade
Southern Pacific Company
Roscoe Conkling Shines with Scriptural Quips in Court
A New York observer recalls Roscoe Conkling's swift biblical and literary quotations in a Dinsmore railroad suit at Trenton. The orator's repartee, sparked by Secor Robeson, drew laughs as Conkling matched every thrust with apt lines, culminating in a Pope reference and a remark on Robeson's gravely nod.
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New York
Roscoe Conkling
Dinsmore
Trenton
Secor Robeson
Robeson
Conkling
Hobeson
Pope
N. Y. Sun
Nevapa Investoy and Nevada Wool Industry Vision
The Virginia Report notes Mitchell and Smith, weavers, will move to Reno to settle permanently and focus on steady weaving and building a woolen manufactory. It laments Nevada’s loss of wool profits to eastern mills and criticizes Central Pacific shipping costs. It adds a State Treasurer report showing Iowa’s debt surpassing $400,000.
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Nevapa
Virginia
Mitchell
Smith
Reno
Tory
Nevada
Mother Nature
Union
Central Pacific
Iowa
Boston streets suffer as cities expand in late 19th century
A snapshot of urban strain with torn-up Boston streets, growing Brooklyn loan associations, and new party momentum as cities expand. Notable notes include Portland workmen finding ice thirteen feet deep during a shed foundation, and a survey of 1887 88 cotton yields.
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Boston
Brooklyn
N. C
Portland
Maine
United States
Chicago
Epicures
Washington
Surdorus
Ill
Panhandle
Texas
Santa Fe
George Grier
North Orille
Quebec
Ottawa
Boston Transcript
Cramp & Sons
Hetty Green
Mrs Cleveland Lunch On Private Car In Philadelphia
A story details Mrs Cleveland dining on bread butter and raw tomatoes during a train wait in Philadelphia before leaving for Washington. A French head waiter reports a mispacked luncheon is still at the hotel, but the First Lady remains calm and hungry, noting only salt is missing for the tomatoes.
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Mra. Cleveland
Knights of Labor Split Promises Anarchist-Socialist Plan
The Chicago Socialist Knights of Labor will withdraw to form a new group embracing the Anarchist-Socialist society idea. The piece argues the move is proper and urges malcontents to reveal themselves to avoid confusing honest workers with enemies of society. The S. F. Post quotes support for the shift and warns against hidden affiliations.
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Chicago Socialist Knights of Labor
Scciety
Knights of Labor
S. F. Post
Miners and Immigrants Cited in Overcrowded Labor Market
The Toscarora Times Review reports the labor market at mines is overstocked with at least 100 unemployed men. Housing is scarce, lodging houses and restaurants are full, and it calls for halting immigration until next spring to allow new properties to start and provide employment. Exchanges are asked to note this.
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Toscarora Times- Review
Messenger Smith Urged As President Figure By Post
The Post notes Messenger Smith as the latest figure singled out for the presidency, praising him as the only man with the grit to inter fere with a Texas train robber and deserving public recognition.
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Messenger Smith
Texas
Post
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Hevada State Journal
C. Cc. Powning
Sie
Waterman
San Diego Bee
Clara Foltz
San Diego
General Prior
U. S. Supreme Court
Republican Congressional Committee
Sixth
Louisiana
John Yost
Stewart
Alameda
Pacific States
Mineral Lands
Massachusetts
Aathers
Mra Winslow
Chas. D. Hill
W. B. Daugherty
ST. Elmo
Virginia Street
Duyers
Montgomery Ward & Co
Wabash Avenue
Chicags
Grand Outfit
Adaresa Taoux & Co
Augusta
Gronar Sirnaon & Co
Portland, Maine
H. Harperr & Co
Wrins
Palace Dry Goods Store
Azace
Marysville
San Jose
Mission
Gion
Palace Dry Goods and Carpet House
Virginia St
Net
Potchie, Reno, Nev
Marie Bolt
Manatt
Ertland
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