Weekly Leader highlights on whisky tax and Minnesota reform
In the weekly leader from December 13 1883 the author urges keeping whisky revenue and distributing proceeds among states to lower taxes. It notes the Democratic caucus support for retaining fourteen disabled Union soldiers on the house roll and comments on the Minnesota biennial election amendment and related vote. It also recounts the Annie Ralston Frank James romance and marriage in Nebraska amid parental veto.
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Buaine
Slocum
New York
Rosencrans
House of Representatives
Frank James
Missouri
Annie Ralston
James
Nebraska
Frank
Prohibitionists Claim Ohio Vote Was Counted Out
In Columbus county a recount found 114 affirmative ballots in a precinct where none were recorded. Prohibitionists say the October amendment was carried, while opponents fear broader miscounts. Supporters urge a full statewide recount to determine the true result.
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Ohio
Columbus
President welcomes visitors amid praise from an admiring old lady
A New York gentleman recalls a White House moment where an elderly admirer praised the president's appearance, and the president replied that actions matter more than looks. The Chicago Inter Ocean lauds interior secretary Teller for a practical, fair plan addressing the Indian question in the annual report.
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New York
White House
United States
Chicago Inter-Ocean
Secretary of the Interior
Teller
Cooper
Hiawatha
Whirlwind Drops Fish and More in Curious Rain
A traveler in Louisiana was struck by a catfish from the sky as a storm swept through the area. Thousands of fishes rained down, toppled the rider's horse, and caused danger. Similar showers of crabs in Illinois and other wet season phenomena include luminous freshwater crabs and falling frogs and tadpoles.
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Louisiana
Illinois
Farewell Services at Cheyenne Congregational Church
A large Thursday gathering at the Cheyenne Congregational church marked farewell services. The event featured choir performances by Nettie Carmichael, Mrs. Williams, Quinby, Bale, Dayton and Powlson, with reminiscences from Judge Slaughter and Hon. J. S. Taylor. The service reflected on the church’s early history, its 1869 dedication, and ongoing evangelical work, ending with a benediction by Mr. Sanders.
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Congregational Church
Nettie Carmichael
Dr. Williams
Quinby
Messrs
Bale
Dayton
Powlson
C. M. Sanders
Cheyenne
Judge Slaughter
Wyman
J. S. Taylor
Davis
Josiah Strong
Taylor
Strong
Ohio
Underwood
Congregational Sunday School
Mary H. Sanders
I. C. Whipple
J. B. Morrow
Morrow
Portrait of a Woman Through Joaquin Miller’s Verse
The poem images a woman called HER PICTURE as the fairest, a time transcending figure who peers through life’s curtain. It recalls her calm pity, unaged beauty, and celestial eyes as she wanders between life and lyric memory, a woman born above her time and forever beloved.
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Joaquin Miller
Army records board to examine clothing lot at Omaha depot
Private James Hayes of F Company 9th Infantry is assigned extra duty at Cheyenne ordnance depot Wyoming and will report to the depot commander. A board of survey including Majors Hawkins Tower and 1st Lieut. Howard will meet at Omaha quartermaster depot to review and fix responsibility for the unserviceable clothing and gear received from 1st Lieut. Rufus P. Brown. 1st Lieut. T. H. Capron will report at headquarters on public business and rejoin his station. Principal musician Watson of the 9th Infantry is reduced to private. The flagstaff is being set upright after a depredation. The article also digresses into humorous notes about slapjacks and army morale.
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James Hayes
9Th Infantry
Cheyenne
Wyo
John P. Hawkins
Albert 8. Tower
Guy Howard
12Th Infantry
Omaha
Rufus P. Brown
T. H. Capron
Fort Bridger
Quartermaster’s Department
Marguerite Gold Mining stockholders meet in Cheyenne
A meeting of the stockholders of the Marguerite Gold Mining and Milling company will be held at the company office in Cheyenne Wyoming on January 24 1884 at 2 oclock p m. The object is to increase capital stock to fifty thousand shares at twenty dollars par value. Present stock is twenty five thousand shares. Trustees Joan Bryan Roya J Renee Cranies Albert Prince.
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Marguerite Gold Mining and Milling Company
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Joan Bryan Roya
J. Renee
Cranies Albert Prince
Court in session as Chief Justice Sener presides
Thursday's Daily Leader reports a tense district court term led by Chief Justice J. B. Sener with courtroom quarrels among judges and lawyers. A dispute over service of a summons, a motion to dismiss Annie Clauson, and a garnishee proceeding extended proceedings beyond noon. Riner and Baird clashed over transcript costs, Judge Sener ordered payment, and the case proceeds to the next term with bail set at 250 dollars.
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J. B Sener
Buch
Peck
Potter
Sener
Baird
Riner
Lusher
Brother Baird
Laramie
Man Grant
Mr. Riner
Oleson
Kipward
Stebbins, Post & Co
Hoyt
J. J. U Walstead
Annie Clauson
Territory of Wyoming
H. D
A Good Foundation for Health with Parker's Ginger Tonic
An 1890s New Orleans Picayune ad asserts Parker's Ginger Tonic strengthens the stomach and nerves while keeping the kidneys active to flush away foul matter, addressing common household complaints like indigestion and rheumatism with a tonic remedy.
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Orleana Picayune
Washington State Legislature Debates Prohibition and Reorganizes Power
A fragmentary Washington report notes debates in the legislature over convict labor rules and a proposal to prohibit importation of alcohol except for medical and industrial uses. It mentions reorganizing territorial power, a council composition, and invited senators Mahone and Mayo amid adjournment hints. The text reflects legislative maneuvers, federal–state topics, and procedural actions with references to congressional matters and public works discussions.
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Washington
Massa
United States
Collom
Blair
Terr
Mahon
Ventere
Mahone
Witude
Whippi
Congress
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