Weekly Senter Th ursday Dec 27 1883 General Logan and party chatter
The item mentions General Logan as the current focal point of the Republican party and notes Gorham's ouster. It questions Hatton’s leadership and comments on civil service reforms shifting patronage. Also quotes Mr Hendricks predicting Democratic success next year. A visitor in St. Louis praises the river water and city dining.
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Mr. Hendricks
Werra
New York
St. Louis
Maine Politician Faces Presidency Bid Reassessment
Mr BuAtne is accused of using a surplus revenues letter as a shrewd bid for the presidency while he has long been established in the same business. The source notes the paradox of a Maine man engaging in this political maneuver after years in the field.
Ex Senator Chaffee Sees General Logan as Possible President
Former Colorado senator Chaffree in Washington says General Logan could be a viable presidential candidate. He notes Logan would receive cordial support from both Grant and Blaine, though neither man desires the nomination.
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Chaffree
Colorado
Washington
Logan
Grant
Blaine
Sabin Signals Logan as Possible Republican Nominee
The new chairman of the Republican National Committee hints a western candidate for president would be John A. Logan. This suggests Sabin doubts a western nominee will win the party’s nomination.
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Republican National Committee
John A. Logan
Sabin
Cincinnati Boosted by Low Taxation, Wealth Grows
The Commercial Gazette notes Cincinnati has more wealth and capital relative to population than any western city. It attributes this to a tax regime with municipal and state taxes just above two percent, arguing the low burden has encouraged labor and attracted investment.
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Cincrinnati
West
The
Commercial Gazette
Cincinnati
Reduced Crowd Likely For Next Republican Convention
The writer argues Mr Conkling will not attend the upcoming Republican convention. The committee should shrink the crowd from fifteen thousand in 1880 to five or six thousand, noting stars from 1880 are dead or out of politics and a smaller audience will suit the stock company next year.
Tax and pension agents scheme targets Union soldiers
A pressure group, described as professional pension agents, pushes petitions to Congress demanding pensions for all Union soldiers of the Civil War at eight dollars per month. The writer alleges only wounded veterans deserve relief, labeling the movers as pension leeches seeking windfalls.
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Congress
Gresham Nominated for President by Jacksonville Daily Journal
The Jacksonville Daily Journal nominates Walter Q. Gresham of Indiana, then postmaster general, for president subject to the Republican convention. It lauds him as a brave soldier, eminent judge, and efficient cabinet officer, a representative of western patriotism and character, noting Indiana birth as a favorable factor.
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Jacksonville
Illinois
Daily Journal
Walter Q. Gresham
Indiana
Gresham
Overrun Regions Face Winter Crusade Against Speculators
Residents of Marirona Oregon and Washington territory report an influx of unemployed outsiders drawn by alleged opportunities. Authorities blame unscrupulous promoters for the mass arrival and destitution, urging special assessments on these promoters to fund winter relief for the stranded.
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Marirona
Oregon
Washington Territory
New Yorker Secre tary of the Senate on the national scene
Anson Ut. McCoor is described as the first New Yorker to hold the senate secretary post. The piece weaves in political chatter about Democratic and Republican prospects, noting Indiana’s McDonato, and references to public figures like Deacon Richard, Joan Wentworth, and Louisville anecdotes, with satirical asides on conventions and nominations.
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Anson Ut. McCoor
Senate
Coinage plans and frontier justice in a single sketch
The article notes fifty thousand dollars in dimes to be coined at the San Francisco mint and twenty thousand dollars in nickels to be circulated locally amid coin scarcity. It also reports Crown Dog’s case, the U S Supreme Court ruling for Dakota trial, an Austrian missionary description of the Mahdi, and a border tale where a burglar-murderer is spared lynching after illness allows mercy and eventual legal handling.
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San Francisco
Spaulding
Nono
Tae Supreme Court of the
United States
Crown Dog
Spotted Tail
United States District Court of
Dakota
Crow Dog
el Mahdi
Abba
Midat
Parker's Ginger Tonic Promised For Stomach Nerves
An advertisement in the New Orleans Picayune urges Parker's Ginger Tonic to build a good foundation of health. It claims the tonic tones the stomach and nerves and keeps kidneys active to remove foul matter.
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New Orleans Picayune
Carroll Responds to Slack Over Hancock Allegations
W. P. Carroll defends his claim of seeing General Hancock in Cheyenne and disputes Slack's charges of lying. The exchange includes fellow witnesses Judge Lee, J. B. Durbin, Samuel Sparhawk, T. N. Shanks, F. Bunnarp, and Warrell, with Carroll asserting readiness for cross examination and vowing to prove his account.
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TV Leader
Cheyenne Sun
Hancock
Cheyenne
W. T
Inter Ocean
Carroll
Mr. Slack
Slack
Judge Lee
W. P. Carroll
General Hancock
J. B. Durbin
John Durbin
Clerk
Sparhawk
Mr. Shanka
Mr. Carroll
Samuel Sparhawk
T. N. Shanks
Union Pacific
F. EB. Bullard
W. P. Warrell
Bunnarp
Sage Brush
I Began With Plans Of Dishonesty In Life
A speaker recalls a would be young man who contemplates dishonest schemes to gain wealth. He plans to lie about his worth, rents a lavish home, and borrows from merchants while earning thirty dollars weekly. He imagines fledging debts and fleeing creditors when the scheme fails.
Contest for Wyoming surveyor general post heats up
Washington reports two candidates, Edwin David of Wyoming and J W Meldrum of Laramie, seek the surveyor generalship as terms end January 14. Meldrum has strong backing in Colorado and Wyoming, while David faces objections over finances and party influence. Both men are present in Washington working to secure the appointment.
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Chicago Times
United States
Washington Telegram
Edwin ©. David
Wyoming
Grant
J. W. Meldrum
Laramie
Wyo
Congress
Surveyor General
Colorado
Meldrum
David
Democratic Banking House of Delegate Post
Teller
Public Land Notice for Mills final proof
Notice is given that Benjamin A. Mills filed to make final proof for the northwest quarter of section 21, township 18 north range 62 west, Cheyenne Wyoming. He will prove residence and cultivation December 28, 1883 before the U S register in Cheyenne, witnesses include Charles W. Perry Thomas M. Herrick John B. Leatsch and Harvey M. Babbitt of Little Horse Creek Wyoming.
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Cheyenne
Wyoming
Benjamin A. Mills
Range
Charles W. Perry
Thos. M. Herrick
John B. Leatsch
Harvey M. Babbitt
Little Horse Creek
Wyo
Einar W. Mann
Register
The Nine Mile Well Strikes Water at Shallow Depth
Professor Stanton sinks a well at Nine Mile ranch and has struck water at about 150 feet though not artesian. The bore is near 200 feet, with rock not yet reached. Many observers follow the progress, confident water will rise after passing the first stratum.
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Stanton
Nine Mile Ranch
Two Charged With Passing Confederate Bill
Brown and his companion faced Judge Fisher on a charge of obtaining money on false pretenses at Five Mile ranch. Both unrepresented, they pleaded not guilty and were sentenced to twenty days in jail plus a $10 fine and costs. Brown confessed fault and criticized the judge for not freeing his companion. They were committed.
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Brown
Five Mile Ranch
Fisher
Near death by smoke in county courthouse incident
An early morning smoke incident at the county courthouse nearly suffocated Judge Sener and Deputy Sheriff Hosford. A stove defect or janitorial oversight filled the hall with smoke, seeping through transoms into their offices while outside doors were shut. Both were awakened just in time.
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Court House
Sener
Hosford
Bridger Mine Sold to Michigan Buyers for About 10000
The Bridger mine near 50 miles south of Rawlins on Bridger Pass summit changes hands to Michigan parties for roughly 10000. Previously owned by R M and 8 D and H R Jones and Mr Williams, half the interest sold at that price. The mine shows veins with 3000 ounces of silver per ton in ore, developed by about 160 feet of tunnels and shaft, with two shifts wintering and plans to add reduction machinery for next season.
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Bridger
Michigan
Messrs. R. M
8. D
H. R. Jones
Williams
Rawlins
Range
Bridger Pass
Rodgers Arraigned on Murder Charge at Fort Lar amie
William Rodgers, a soldier charged with the murder of another soldier named Williams near Fort Lar amie, appeared before Judge Lee for arraignment. Rodgers pleaded not guilty, waived examination, and was held to bail at 2000 dollars. unable to meet bail, he remained jailed awaiting the next district court term.
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William Rodgers
Williams
Fort Laramie
Lee
Peck
Baird
Rodgers
Wells Health Renewer Promises Cure of Dyspepsia and Debility
A 19th century print advertises Skinny Men claiming Wells Health Renewer restores health and vigor cures dyspepsia impotence and sexual debility for the price of $1. The copy emphasizes quick results and broad healing powers.
Wells' Rough on Rats Almanac At Drugstores
Wells presents the Rough on Rats almanac available at druggists or sent by mail for a 2 cent stamp in Jersey City, New Jersey.
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Wells
Jersey City
Rough on Corns and Warts Quick Cure Ad Claim
An advertisement promises a quick complete permanent cure for corns warts and bunions under the brand Rough on Corns and Wells. The text emphasizes a cheap 15 cent price and urges readers to buy for relief.
Dr Wagner and Co Medical Institute Denver Ad
The Young Man's Pocket Companion by Dr H Wagner offers free consultation and guaranteed cures for seminal weakness and private diseases. The Denver institute at 643 Surimer Street advertises treatments for urinary issues and diseases of the genitourinary system with a money back promise for failure. Price details and mail order options are provided, with the firm claiming leadership from Dr Spinney & Co to Dr Wagner & Co.
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Surimer Street
Denver
Akkinds
Wagner
Henry Wagner
Colorado
H. Wagner
Price
Medical and Surgical Institute
Dr Spinney & Co
Larimer Street
Wagner & CO
E. C. West
George W Hoyt
Drugelat
Cheyenne
Wye
New York Senatorial Campaign Passages Noted
Fragmentary OCR text references a New York senatorial campaign, with mentions of opposition and engagement but lacks clear names, dates, or outcomes. The readable items suggest ongoing political contest and potential party dynamics without concrete details.
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Gorham
Hatton
Antitur
McDonato
Deacon Richard
Paar
Buffalo
Riper
Tona
Joan Wentworth
Chicago Tribune
Bipine
Courier-Journal
Louisville
Mr. Watterson
Tor
Turre
Hawking
Durango
Bruce Hunt
Jsick
Falsi
W. F. Lee
Justice of the Peace
Cheyenne, Wio
Nine Mile Well
A Dealin Mines
DR. Wagner
Ayer
W. H. Moone
Durham, In
Dr. J.C. Ayer & Co
Lowell
Mass
All Druggista
Gray & Pearls
Duke Neakaes Ue
Masonic Hall
Masonic Temple
Kentucky
Henry County
Lprize
Express
J. J. Douglas
Bralnn
Tmi
THUR
Senatot Ew
York
Natorial T Ing Eng
Leas
National Coholders
Gen R. Hayes
Sarmrey
America
Republic
St. Lou
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