Headquarters Debate and Gold Hill Disaster Highlight Era
In a column recalling early proposals to move the Department of the Platte headquarters from Omaha to Fort Russell, Nebraska senators Thayer and Tipton opposed the shift, urging proximity to the Plains district. The piece notes changing plains conditions, potential Indian wars, and questions about ration adequacy. It also reports a catastrophic Gold Hill Nevada mine fire with dozens dead and widespread destruction, plus pension incentives for judges and a brief notice on Chevalier’s planned transatlantic balloon voyage from New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thayer
Tipton
Congres
War Department
Hons
Omaha
Plains
Nebraska
Wyoming
Fort Russell
Department of the Platte
the Plains
Red Cloud
Gen. Augur
Sanders
Laramie
Fetterman
Gold Hill
Nevada
Pacific
United States
England
America
Atlantic
Mons
A. Chevalier
Europe
Landmann's Park
M. Chevalier
Bin
New York
Waltham Watches and Jewelry Offers in New York
Advertisement details Waltham watches with various finishes and prices in silver and gold, including chronometer movements. Offers mention American Watch Company and a certificate of genuine purchase, with buyer verification and a New York address for orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltham
Expres
Reus Seleotis Roe
Taco Miler
Mo. Li At
New York
Debated U S Affairs Amid Reports From Washington
Report from New York and Washington on April 8 details political maneuvers. It notes adjournment proposals, Virginia Mississippi Texas constitutional efforts, and Indian affairs funding. Crever case in Denver and battlefield fatalities are briefly touched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bremencheil
Eaton
Timothy Heenan
Frovennos
Averil
Pudelford
Washington
Young
Alabama
Senate
Yank Naan
Conkling
Masaachal
Johnson
Sumner
Trumbull
Virginia
Renate
House
Ieeneonee
Sena
Semele
Melciors
Reconstruction Committee
Mississippi
Texas
Sheldon
Louisiana
Porrone
Eee
Denver
aaNet
Auty
Big Springs
Smoky Hiead
Zaon
Nog
Crevers
Crever
Canada
P. m. Indianopolis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Vol, IL
J. 8. Chord
Oe Eat Eet
Seas Geet
I. W. Cook
Court House
Cheyenne
George W. Ford
Parner
P. Johnson Palmer & Johnsom
Alttorneys, Keliciters & Coun- Son
Creae
Whitehear
W. Coblett
Whitehead & of Sere Tare Ts Fae
OY Tondres
Wits Aa
Hutchinson, Ae & Conveyancer
Eddy Street
Stairgets
Daily . Leader
Beceft
ST M. A. BD
W. Vanpuar
History of ‘Headquarters
Costa
Geo, H. Russell
Fady Street
Old City Hall
Ore
Dinktota
G. Adams & Co
Seventarath Street
J. B. Wilson
Galbraith
Thonan Cheyenne
G. W. Corry
M. D
Rogers &Co
Owarezas
Kountze Brog. & Co. Bankers, Cref, Seers Ar
Posey
Wilson
Ae Eee Penties
Hibbard & Spencer
UCC
Cmartrard
Anoven
City Drug Store
Theo
W. Poole
Weee Aires
Daily Leader
Sree
Rae
Ford House
Cached & Brown
Marists
Geo. D. Fogleson
Bell House
Karns
O'Neill
Pepe Ane
Cece
M. Katina
Germania Hotel For Good Board
CF Sireat
Othe Garmanta Hovel
Fiftesath
Ford Ilouse
B. L. Ford & CO
Awe Ella
Fargo A Co
Colorado
apT-inw
Garni
Bet
Fergueon
Foldy
Derlich
Union Pacific Railroad
Missouri
Rocky Mountains
Erpreas
Bryan
Chicago and
Northwest
Toad
Chicago
Wells, Fargo and Co
Overland Mail
Denver, Central City
Benatch
Galt Lake City
Utah, Idaho, Montana, NE
Vada
California
Rear Ice Coe
Whipple Brothers
Aly Ei Ag As
Asi Dees Pei
Denia
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