15 Feb 1869
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Newspaper
Cheyenne Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1869
Page
1
The piece surveys Spain's revolution noting press and religious liberty gains, abolitionist prospects, and a shift to a limited liberal monarchy. It argues the Cortes may enact gradual emancipation, foresees a constitutional framework, and praises Spain’s peaceful reforms and national unity.
A Boston eight story boarding house by Dr. Dio Lewis boasts a restaurant on the lower floor a steam elevator two dumb waiters and a mile of speaking tubes linking rooms to the office Beds have hot and cold water and suites run from 300 to 2000 a year The owner recounts dining from his room via elevator speaking tube and a private delivery to the eighth floor for a quiet family meal without servants or stair use
A potpourri of brief items from Clinton county Missouri to Chicago gaslight notes. Headlines describe a judge ruling no man may whip his wife under reasonable correction. Also a Dubuque justice quit the bench to strike a contumacious man who lied to him. Other notices mention a woman’s rights advocate Mary A. Livermore and a planus figure in public schools.
A scientific writer warns that water in a room occupied overnight becomes filthy and poisonous, absorbing gases from perspiration. It suggests colder water holds more gas, and at ordinary temperatures pails contain carbonic acid and ammonia. It proposes using cold cellar water to prevent frost on vegetables and cautions water must be pure before use.
A Boston exchange recounts how a judge embraced the velocipede to shed excess weight and improve circulation. He reports rapid perspiration losses, a heady rush on first flights, and a near miss from a nosebleed after a sudden stop, advising newcomers to keep pedaling to stay on track.
A Pennsylvania visitor left a relic from the last campaign: a wall cutting device mounted on a wagon. The contraption operated by wagon wheels caused a wall cutout slide to display the word Chant on one side and Colfax on the other as slogans for the political contest.
The election certifica te was accepted by General Grant who pledged to faithfully carry out the duties of the presidency. He promised to appoint men of economy, retrenchment and honesty, remove officials who fail in duty, and announce his cabinet later for confirmation. Colfax was named Vice President elect.
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