Brush-Swan lights test Storage battery powers new electric glow
The Brush Electric Light Company demonstrates a practical storage battery system in New York using Swan carbon lamps. A storage battery powers twenty-seven lights with no flicker, plus a one-horsepower electro-motor for a blower. Cheyenne plans districts and three-quarter rate under gas prices, promising a cheap, smokeless, instant on light.
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Rieti
Cheyenne
New York Sun
Edison
Brush-Swan Company
J. W. Swan
Europe
Literary and Philosophical Society
Newcastle
England
Swan
BRUSH
F. Brush Visv
New York
United States
Russia
Brush Electric Light Company
Broadway
Electric Lighting
Omaha
Transit of Venus The Result
Prof Young of Princeton reports observations of the transit of Venus from forty home stations and ten foreign stations all confirming success beyond expectation. In total thirty four stations recorded third and fourth contacts and twenty four noted first and second contacts with both American and Belgian parties fully successful at Santiago Chili.
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New York
Young
Princeton College
Santiago
Chili
Madison Square Company to Present Esmeralda at Opera House
The Madison Square company announced a refined production of Esmeralda at the Opera House on Wednesday evening January 10. The troupe departs New York next week for a San Francisco season of twelve weeks, with stops in Omaha Cheyenne Salt Lake City Virginia City and back to San Francisco. Notable performers include Tom Whiffen Ed Buckley Leslie Allen Miss Sidney Cowell Mrs Tom Whiffen and Estelle Clayton. The Esmeralda plan follows promising Cheyenne reception of Mazel Kirke and aims to outshine the Hazel Kirke troupe.
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Opera House
Madison Square Company
Jésmeralda
New York
Sanfrancisco
Omaha
Cheyenne
Salt Lake
Virginia City
San Francisco
Tom Whiffen
Ed. Buckley
Leslie Allen
Sidney Cowell
Estelle Clayton
Louisville
Frohman
Mazel Kirke
Question on Arthur Declination to Endorse Telegraph Post
In discussing President Arthur's refusal to concur with the postmaster general's plan to integrate the telegraph system into the postal establishment, it is regretted that he did not present his reasons. This issue will require later debate and decision.
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Arthur
Chandler
Navy Yards
Missing Bay Horse Reward Notice From Eagle's Nest
A bay horse with a black mane and tail and UC brand on the left shoulder disappeared around October 1880 from Eagle's Nest. Reward offered for information leading to recovery or delivery to A. Martin of Egbert Wye, or to Dr. R. V. Pierce of Buffalo, New York, with accompanying letters inserted about remedies and personal notices.
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Eagle’s Nest
A. Martin
Egbert
Wye
The Christ Child Poem by Mrs. L. Milton
A Christmas poem recounts shepherds and angels praising the newborn king in Bethlehem. A guiding star shines over Judea as Magi honor the Child with gifts, while universal peace and joy ripple through the ages.
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Earth
Bethlehem
Macy
Judea
Washington notes in brief from the capital
Mosby in China letter attacks Mahone as the tyrant. A supreme judge rumor of losing 1000 in fare bank found groundless. Chandler denies navy yard closures while cost cuts are planned. The President orders lands in Dakota for Turtle Mountain Chippewa settlement. Allen’s Bran ad claims cure for nervous debility and generative weakness. Cheyenne dealer note. Brown’s iron bitters advertised for wasting illnesses.
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ALLEN
Allen’s
First Ave
N. Y
Cheyenne
Geo. W. Hoyt
Prince Arisugama honors President Arthur in California
Prince Arisugama and suite paid respects to President Arthur on Monday while the marquis and princess arrived in Santa Barbara Sunday night. A large landing crowd gathered. no demonstrations reported.
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Prince Arisugama and
Suite
President Arthur
Santa Barbara
Remarkable deafness cure claims from exotic shark remedy
An 15th century Chinese cure for deafness using a white shark extract is promoted by Haylock & Jenney as a universal remedy with testimonials and a 1.00 price. Also Brown's Bronchial Troches are advertised as a long standing throat remedy praised by doctors and sold for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellow Sea
Brown
OY Bistedee
Fragmentary 19th Century News Snippet On Loans and Arrangements
A jumble of financial notes and political references describes various payments, rates, and treaties. Mentions include the treasury, a Chinese issue, French covenants, Red Cloud Commission, and British London Times as sources. Names and places are scattered with incomplete sentences and unclear context.
Fragmentary local item on medical aids and family
A broken Detroit era clipping notes a medical aid event involving Sullivan and Slade. It mentions a baby, pregnancy, and family matters with unclear details and partial names. The scattered text suggests a community effort or benevolence drive connected to health and childcare.
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Cufton Ranch
Crazy Woman
Johnson County
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W. CO. Armstrong
W. C. Armstrong
St.Clair O'Malley
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
A. M. Rankin
Bates Street
Indianapolis
Ind
South America
Joshin T. Inman
New York City
the Christ-Child
Mrs. L
Milton
Washington Notes
Washington
Mosby
China
Mahone
Dakota Territory
Turtle Mountain
Secretary of the Interior
Telegraphic Personals
Dinger
Tabor
LaPlata
Daguary
The
Sun
W.T. Shertoin
Troy
Alabama
George Folwar
Frank Holloway
Foo Choo
Haylock & Jenney
Dey Street
Merchantile Review
Havylock & Jeney
America
Tintetera
Saya
Jens cCanKos
Marston Remedy CO
Fulton Street
Whitcomb
House OF Wyoming
Telegra
Treasury
Mentis Pendi
Ohio Tele
Tengust
Peters Uel
Red Cloud Commission Bureau
Mon
Indian Carlisle
Missioner
William Mi
Malica
Nutt
Cashi
Jenning Dukes
Fayette Co
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London
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Pri
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Slade
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