Rail line dreams from Cheyenne to Deadwood debated
The article argues for a direct airline route railroad from Cheyenne to Deadwood via Hat Creek and Jenny's Stockade, citing shorter distances, potential routes, and economic benefits. It notes distances from 1876 surveys, lumber and mineral resources, cattle and horse markets, and state support possibilities while contrasting stage-road routes with an air line concept.
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Wyoming
Cheyenne
Colorado
Cormer
Hon. H. MN
Maguire and Associates
Abepente
Fort Laramie
Cab Betthead
Union Pacific
Hille
Lake Voorhees
Ward
Laramié
Hat Creek
Niobrara
Stockade
Deadwood
Hilla
Laramie County
Platte
Central Pacific
North Platte
Missouri
John S. Blair
Converse Cattle Company
Jenny's Stockade
Old Woman’s Fork
Basia
Chas
Messieur
Pacific Railroad
Black Hills
Bulla
Montezuma
Casita
Laramie
Congress Debates Postage Cuts and Bond Debt Plan
Washington reports show Senate action on a proposed two cent postage reduction for letters and packages. The discussion centers on a three percent bond debt reduction and a revenue surplus use, with senators warning against rapid gold outflows and urging prudent fiscal reserve. The House previews inland transport amendments and postal service reforms, while Secretary Hunt conveys telegrams on naval matters and search operations.
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Senate
Washington
Windom
Executive Department
United States
Congress of Egame Nations
Hoar
Woman Suffrage Association of
Missouri
Utah
Morgan
Ordnance Bureau
Bureau
Acton
Secste
Ingalls
Davia
W. Va
Sherman
Plumb
Cenate
Kansas
Secretary of the Treasury
Plagab
Garfield
Hill
House
Dilleespor
Caswell
Springer
Clauss
Pew
Hooker
Holman
Congress
Pensions Cost Projection For Twenty Five Years
The commissioner of pensions estimates the annual appropriation needed to pay pensions for twenty five years ending 1906 if all Civil War claims are settled by 1886 and Mexican War survivors and widows are pensioned at 83 per month. Total estimated outlay is 1 347 651 503 with 1 204 220 977 for Civil War claims, 31 500 000 for later Civil War claims, and 51 021 616 for Mexican War claims. The yearly totals decline from about 62 000 000 to 23 000 000.
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Washington
Commissioner of Pensions
House
Mexico
Washington Briefs Reflect Immigration and Tax Data
The day in Washington featured straw bond case arguments and bids in court. Miller filed a petition from the San Francisco Immigration Association urging quick passage of a Chinese immigration treaty act. Senator Hi entertained President Arthur at dinner with British officials and senators. Internal Revenue reports January distillery taxable spirits total 7,008,914 gallons, about forty million more than last year.
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Immigration Asociation
San Francisco
Nenater Hi
Colombo
Arthur
Hrntish Cinister
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Citywide Handicap Names Not Accepted
The notice states that Sporting News Foxball and Bacher are not accepted for the city and suburban handicap. It lists the governing rule changes and who remains eligible, noting the exclusion applies to local leagues and multiple teams.
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Sporting News
Foxball
Bacher
Cfty
Guiteau's Body Sale Discussed in New York Report
The Washington special notes Bouville's offer to sell Guiteau's body to a Philadelphia exhibitor. He replied he would consider it, pending Guiteau's relatives' decision. Proceeds might pay Guiteau's debts, with any surplus aiding an asylum. Scoville seeks post mortem brain exam. question of relatives' rights to remains is raised.
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New York
Fen
Poants
Washington Special
Bouville
Guiteau
Philadelphia
Bowsyn
Guitean
Stould
Scoville
Booth
War Department
Chicago & Alton Mailway Company
London
Russia
Mansion House
Pullman Palace Car Company
Cpera
Pacific
China
Japan
United States
California
Albany Deadlock and Global Financial Tangles in News Snippet
Reports note Albany stalemate and a foreign financial crisis with large ironies including a $10,450,000 December column and a banker’s suicide amid silver dollar concerns. Snow blankets New England as bankers push 30 million francs through unauthorized brokers. Patti concert ticket sales near 4000 dollars.
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Albany
Land League
Union General
Hanover
New England
New York State
Central Music Hall
Chicago
Exchange Conditions in Last Week of January
New York reports the week ending January saw exchanges comparatively favorable. Boston declines larger than prior week while Baltimore lacks railroad settlement gains. Most cities show higher exchange volumes than last year and manufacturing centers post solid results, despite January’s end-week weather disruptions and telegraph/rail interruptions.
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New York
Boston
Baltimore
First annual convention of American agricultural association
New York on Feb 1 reports the first annual convention with about seventy delegates from across the United States. President Sprague delivered the address, highlighting U S production leadership. Letters of regret came from notable figures including Presidents and governors. Elections named a vice president from each state and territory.
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New York
American Agricultural Association
United States
Sprague
Arthur
Foster
Ohio
Jerome
Michigan
E. W. Hilgard
University of California
William, M. Everts
James J. Veale
Kentucky
G. Steele
California
A. C. Blount
Colorado
J. Charette
Idaho
J. W- Hoyt
Wyoming
J. P. Jones
Nevada
J. M. Cavanaugh
Montana
Waite
Oregon
Health remedy and pest control advertisement text
An 19th century style ad promotes Well's Health Renewer Absolute 7S for nervous debility and sexual function with a four day cure claim. It markets Rough on Rats for rodent and insect control and advertises a druggist depot Dave & Collins.
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Dave & Collins
Land Act Commissioners Cut Rent on Egmont Estate
At Cork on January 1 the land act commissioners trimmed rents, lowering Egmont estate farm rent from £44 to £33 and reducing several other rents by about 46 percent.
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Cork
Egmont
Fire hits towns with several buildings destroyed
Oxford Iowa reports several buildings destroyed by ore this morning with loss and insurance unknown. Lockport New York reports three flour mills burned with loss $100000 and multiple workers injured. an assistant engineer killed.
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Oxford
Iowa
Lockport
N. Y
Loas
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Dancing Academy ! Ladies and Gents
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