Black Hills Rail Routes Stir Regional Tensions
The article reports political and railroad maneuvering over the Black Hills occupation and rights of way. It notes offers of annuities to Rioux, trade of rights for goods, and hostile stances. It highlights railroad stake by Northern Pacific and rivals, urging open routes by March for spring immigration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack Hillers
Persimmons
Northern Pacific
Superior & Mississippi
Milwaukees & St. Paul
Atake
Uch
John Pillsbury and Minnesota politics in flux
The passage discusses the rise and fall of Minnesota politicians amid factional battles. It highlights Washburn and Davis, Ramsey, and Pillsbury as key figures, noting ballot errors, ambition, and the impact on gubernatorial prospects. It also references national figures and a shift in newspaper publishing.
Prank Daggett Takes Over Hutchinson Enterprise Editing
The Hutchinson Enterprise notes Daggett’s arrival and pledges to govern stock, citing a prior editor’s suicide attempt and another’s absconding with a neighbor’s wife. Audubon Journal also resumes publication on a sound fiscal footing.
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Daggett
Hutchinson
Audubon Journal
Army Reduction Promised by Democratic House Reform Plan
A reform measure proposed by the Democratic house calls for cutting the army, seen as a move to curb the powerful military establishment. The piece notes partisan rancor toward the army and cites past conflicts. The Republican National Committee plans a January 13 meeting at the Arlington Hotel to set the date and location for the next presidential ticket.
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Democratic House
Army
Army of the Potomac
Army of the Southwest
Sherman
Minneapolis Meil
Republican National Committee
Arlington Hotel
Washington
Unclear clipping hints at political and civic notes in 19th century terms
Fragmentary item mentions Kerr election prospects and Nye recourse, Vanderbilt donation to Louisville institution, and debates on postage rates for periodicals. Several names appear obliquely, with references to steamer construction, army appointments, and a June 1 rollout of a new postage law affecting transient newspapers and pamphlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starkwerther
Notes and News Summary of Various 19th Century Events
Gen McClellan occupies residence at Patimons. Senator Spencer from Alabama to be investigated. Av'y Attorney Generals hthber Fate burned. Brooklyn Navy Yard to halt enlistment. Midnesota population 597,278 per census. D Washburn traveling in Europe with brother B B Washburn. Ex Senator Nye nearly recovered, to be discharged soon. $70,000 Omaha fire destroys four wooden blocks. Major Whitehead removed over Freewill Baptist ties. Land swindle in Missouri and Arkansas exposed at St Louis. Gen McDonald alleges whisky funds financed campaigns and Globe Dem propaganda. Foster of Blaine fame acknowledges letter author. John B Clark Jr proposes $1,000,000 Missouri river deepening bill. Marble statue of Gen Baker shipped from Leghorn. 10k appropriated. Georgia editor warns against intoxicating drinks. notice to publish prosecution under law.
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Atheey& Go
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Midnesota
D. Washburn
Minnesota
France
Italy
B. B. Washburn
Whitehead
Missouri
Arkansas
St. Louis
McDonald
Globe and Democrat
Foster
New Jersey
Blaine
John B. Clark, Jr
Eleventh District
Missouri River
Sioux City
Gen. Baker
Ball's Bluff
Leghorn
United States
Dr Stone
Congress
Hall of Representatives
Georgia
Cuthbert
Winder
Rich diggings north of the Black Hills attract miners
A letter from Custer City reports rich gold finds near the Black Hills with about 35 men working for five weeks and yielding up to fifty dollars per day. Miners fear winter, while others praise the hills as thriving. The writer notes government policy and a proposed express line between Bismarck and the Black Hills, urging Congress to fund supplies for the settlers who stay to mine.
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J. Swartingen
Cister Cry
Black Hills
A. J. Sweetzer
Yankton
Ander
Terg
Ory
Sandyvepeeka
CNR
Hite
Bell
Avelinioy
Washington
Congress
Acag’creationik
McEibeneyywelling
Custer City
Koltiers
Clurtsy
United States
Dt. Wo
Bismarck
Secretary Chandlers Report on Indian Agencies and Black Hills
Secretary Chandler proposes relocating Spotted Tail and Red Cloud agencies to the Missouri river area between the Cheyenne river mouth and Fort Randall to ease restraint of tribes and provide arable land water and timber. He conditions future appropriations on relocation and continued annuities there. He also notes the looming emigrant influx to the Black Hills and urges early action while protecting Indian lands and rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chandler
Congress
Dakota
Missour River
Cheyenne River
Fort Randall
Missouri River
Black Hills
Department
Confederate Legislation Analysis of First Confederate Bills
A 19th century analysis examines the initial Confederate bills in the Democratic House. It notes 288 bills, mostly aiding the public, including pay for soldiers and claims for war damages, with many measures targeting Confederate conflict costs and property. The piece warns of future political tactics and southern aims to restore prosperity and peace.
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Aredauty
Wék
Sherussa
Hammere
Jef Davis
Poison Plot and Lip Diphtheria Mystery
A Detroit drug store encounter features a sharp woman seeking a powerful poison to harm a rival, while a separate Albany Argus item reports Miss Kate Noyes of Lansingburg critically ill from poison after kissing a deceased niece. The notes mention Uncle Daniel Drew and a $200,000 Methodist college gift linked to a Wall Street loss.
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Dertroit Drug Store
Wadam
The
Albany Argus
Kate Noyes
Lansingburg
Daniel Drew
New Methodist College
Wall Street
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Inca
Rs, Manger & Co
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Winnepre
Bulking
Uvent
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Louiville
Stelena
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Wort
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Spencer
Alabama
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Omaha
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Black
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