Storms and political items sweep old papers from January
Philadelphia reports a fierce storm sweeping away tracks near Bush River bridges and flooding area roads while London and Paris dispatches record political and clerical events. A notable obituary notes artist Thomas Cressie R A dies at fifty nine. other notices mention editorials on the London Star and labor strikes among Union Telegraph operators.
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Baltimore Railroad
Bush River
Bush
Gunpowder Rivers
Loxpox
Thomas Cressich
Kensel Green
the Times
London Star
Merald
Star
Indian War in the Spring Threatens Omaha and Council Bluffs
The river papers warn of a general spring outbreak by Native tribes. Omaha and Council Bluffs are described as highly exposed, with calls to redeploy troops from Fort Laramie and other posts to Omaha. The piece laments potential failures of government protection and critiques Army contracts at Omaha.
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River
Rver
Omaha
Council Bluffs
White Earth River
Whetstone Agency
Fetterman
Fort Laramie
D. A. Russell
Platte
Department
Missouri
Omaha Republican
Wyoming Land District Bill Mentioned in Congress
The editorial notes Senator Pomeroy of Kansas introduced a Wyoming Territory land district bill on December 17. It laments lack of further debate in Congress and urges the local delegate to win a favorable report by influencing Pomeroy, arguing for a land district despite political obstacles.
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Kansas
Wyoming Territory
Congress
Cuba
Wyoming Land District
Washington
Atchison Patriot
Wyoming
Emma Field
Cheyenne
The Bull and the Locomotive in Sweetwater County
A humorous, unsigned tale recalls a bull attempting to derail a locomotive. It notes McGlinchey of South Pass City who proclaims himself legally appointed Sheriff of Sweetwater County and warns citizens. The piece hints at legal questions from judges Howe and Kingman about county offices and power.
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Sweetwater County
Judes Howe
Kingman
McGlinchey
John Boyd
Hoyd
Bull
Rail fare cuts and Colorado politics in 1870s report
The Union Pacific lowers first class fares from New York to San Francisco to 140 and Chicago to 118 with reductions. Omaha fares drop to 100. Second class express rates set for immigrants to San Francisco at 116 from NY 99 from Chicago and 80 from Omaha. The piece notes Civil and Criminal codes to be issued, mocks legislature binding, and reports Colorado’s Denver session with Democrats in control and a veto-ready governor. Omaha hotelmen celebrate west-bound passengers avoiding river delays.
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Omaha
Legislative Assembly
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Denver
Council
Page
House
Geo. A. Hinadale
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A. O. Patterson
William Slaughter
Ifouse
Omaha Votes 1,580 For Railroads To The Countryside
Omaha backed two railroad projects with 1 580 votes for and 75 against. The strong turnout reflects rapid local growth as Cheyenne eyes Omaha’s momentum. The note questions when the next vote will be held.
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Herald
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