Weekly Leader notes on revenue, politics and Frank James
In sharp opinions Mr Buaine urges raising whisky revenue and sharing proceeds among states. The postmaster rejects renomination amid Democratic majorities. A Democratic caucus backs retaining fourteen disabled Union soldiers. Minnesota biennial election amendments pass by 50,016 votes. Annie Ralston’s courtship with Frank James is described, ending in marriage abroad after parental disapproval.
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Buaine
Slocum
New York
Rosencrans
House of Representatives
Prohibitionist amendment recount eyed in Ohio precinct
Prohibitionists in Ohio insist they carried the October amendment but were counted out. In a Columbus county precinct with no votes recorded for it, a recount shows 114 affirmative ballots. Supporters urge a statewide recount to uncover similar errors and drive a full probe to the bottom.
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Ohio
Columbus
Handsome President and Interior Report Praise
A New York gentleman recalls visiting the White House and a critical remark about appearances. The Chicago Inter Ocean lauds the interior secretary with a practical, fair plan to address the Indian question, commending Teller's realistic approach over sentimental or cynical views.
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New York
White House
United States
Chicago Inter-Ocean
Secretary of the Interior
Teller
Cooper
Hiawatha
Furious Fish Rain Floods Louisiana Traveler
A Louisiana traveler reports a storm that hurled thousands of catfish onto him and his horse, a whirlwind lifting fish from a freshwater stream and dropping them again. Similar phenomena include crabs in Illinois and occasional frogs, tadpoles, locusts, and other strange meteorological curiosities.
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Louisiana
Illinois
Farewell Services at Congreational Church in Cheyenne
A large Cheyenne congregation gathered at the Congregational church for farewell services. The program included choir pieces, reminiscences by Judge Slaughter and Hon. J. S. Taylor, prayers by Rev. C. M. Sanders Dr. Wyman and Hon. I. C. Whipple, remarks from J. B. Morrow, and a farewell poem by W. P. Carroll. The pastor, deacon, and choir led prayers and singing before benediction.
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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
Deacon Taylor
Sanders
Her Picture Joaquin Miller Poem Portrait of a Woman
Poem envisions a woman as a seeker of peace, patient and wise Yet timeless, more than a woman of her era The speaker praises her face eyes and mercy as a guiding light, enduring beyond life and fate through reverent, romantic imagery
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Joaquin Miller
Private James Hayes on extra duty at Cheyenne ordnance depot
A board of survey at Omaha will examine the reported unserviceable clothing and gear received at depot from 1st Lieut. Rufus P. Brown. Details include involvement of Major Hawkins, Major Tower, and Lt. Guy Howard. Fort Bridger report and rejoining duties noted. The piece also mentions a fallen flagstaff and a humorous aside about the army flapjack and slapjack traditions.
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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 and Milling stockholders meet 1884
A meeting of the stockholders of the Marguerite Gold Mining and Milling company will be held at the office in Cheyenne Wyoming on January 24 1884 at 2 o clock pm. The object is to increase capital stock to fifty thousand shares with par value twenty dollars per share. 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
District Court session stalls amid courtroom wrangles
From Thursdays Daily Leader, Chief Justice J B Sener presided as the court wrestled with unsettled cases. Proceedings extended past noon with disputes over summons, transcripts, and continuances. Bail set at $250 for H D Lasher. several cases postponed to the next term.
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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 Promoted by Parker's Ginger Tonic
In American households the prevailing complaints include stomach weakness indigestion nervousness and rheumatism. Parker's Ginger Tonic is recommended to tone the stomach and nerves and keep the kidneys active to remove foul matter, per the New Orleans Picayune.
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Orleana Picayune
Washington Legislature Debates Prohibition and Defense Plans
In a Massachusetts Legislature session synopsis, lawmakers discuss convict labor limits and import bans on alcohol except for regulated uses. Congressional figures like Blair, Morgan, and Mahone are noted, with talks on territorial governance, westward expansion, and youths training. Aimed at expanding public works, the debate touches on river improvement and pending adjournment.
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Washington
Massa
United States
Collom
Blair
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W. P. Carroll
Thas
J. C. Whipple
Orient
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Watson
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Cor Sixteenth and
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