Woman suffrage bill discussed by Dakota legislature
The Dakota territorial legislature debates a woman’s suffrage bill while other items note Thomas Hooper leaving the Deadwood Enterprise, ghostly prophecies about Edison’s electric light, and local incidents in Hugo Colorado Leadville and Cheyenne. A Leadville letter laments saloon business stagnation, and crimes, rail accidents, and local politics fill the page with terse updates.
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Dakota Territorial
Thomas Hooper
Deadwood
Nebraska
Michael McGinnis
Hugo
Colorado
Edison
Maj
P. A. Gallagher
Cheyenne
Black Hills
Pioneer Life
Evans Station
Denver Pacific
Presbyterian Sabbath School
Mail Injuries Highlight Frontier News In Dakota Territory
Jack Harsfield, 80, severely hurt at DeSmet mill, Dakota, unlikely to survive. Dr. Coombs says his condition is bad. Also, Cheyenne mine work begins at Deadwood and Gal lagher lode work resumes at Whitewood under Gallagher Church and Runyan ownership. Plus temperance reform, Golden opera house plans, Denver death of J M Fisher, new post offices in Washington territory, dancing halls in Indian valley, diphtheria in Denver, mail robbery conviction of John Irwin, Fort Sturgis desertions, Daisy horse sale for 750 in Brattleboro origin.
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Jack Harsfield
DeSmet Mill
Dakota
Dr. Coombs
Cheyenne
Deadwood
Whitewood
Maj. P. A. Gallagher
David Church
A. N. Runyan
J. M. Fisher
Denver
Seattle
Washington Territory
Indian Valley
Plumas County
California
Literary Leaves at Green River Second Meeting Draws Crowded House
The Green River literary society held its second meeting in the courthouse with Col Brownson and Judge Stillman delivering readings. Gov Hoyt attended, spoke briefly, and praised the society, urging continued efforts and promising another lecture. The event featured multiple performances including readings, songs, and a Dutch speech about Women, eliciting hearty applause and merriment.
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Green River
Wyo
Leader
Our Literary Society
Court House
Col. Brownson
Bryan
Buck Fanshaw
Stillman
Chris
Ranley
E. A. Cox
Col. Brown
Jessie
I. H. Jones
Frank Lowmaster
Gov. Hoyt
Concert at Presbyterian church thrills Sunday crowd
A Sabbath evening program in the Presbyterian church, organized by the Sunday school and directed by Superintendent Hammond, offered songs recitations and readings. Louise Swan read Nothing but Leaves, Minnie Spoor and Gracie Chapin performed a recitation, and Frankie Lee presented A Boy's.
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Presbyterian Church
Sunday School
Hammond
T Louise Swan
Minnie Spoor
Gracie Chapin
Frankie Lee
Recitations and Music Perform at Sabbath School Program
The program featured Ollie Thompson with The Heavenly Father, Minnie Spoor with Go Bear the Joyful Tidings, and Lulu Lee recitations. Mrs Geo R Thomas presented music and Rev Cowhick offered remarks on Sabbath school progress.
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Ollie” Thompson
Heavenly Father
Minnie Spoor
Lulu Lee
Geo. R. Thomas
Coat Thief Pursued After Robbery At Revolution Store
Last evening at dusk a man in grey with a mustache and 170 pounds fled after removing a coat from the Revolution store. Bob Tagalls chased him from Senate corner into a back alley, and the suspect disappeared. Hartington and Ingalls anticipate identification once the man is seen again as police close in on the prowler nicknamed Jim.
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Henry Harrington
Revolution
Bob Tagalls
Senate
Bob
Mr. Ingalls
Hartington
Col Nuckolls Remembered as Pioneer Merchant Leader
The Salt Lake Journal notes Col. Nuckolls died after a long illness, leaving Lucinda Bourne as his widow. He founded Nebraska City, built a large fortune through merchandising, and was famed for his energy and ability. Survived by four sons and two daughters, with burial conducted by Utah Commandery No 1 K T and Mount Olivet.
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Salt Lake Jorbune
Col. Nuckolls
Colorado
Virginia
Missouri
Nebraska City
Nebraska
Genayothers
Utah
Mount Olivet Commandery
Knights Templar
Utah Commandery No. 1
K. T
City to appoint Ingalls and Thomason as policemen
The mayor and city council select Robert Ingalls and F C Thomason for the upcoming year. Ingalls is an old faithful officer and Thomason is an industrious and honored citizen likely to excel, unlike his predecessor.
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Robert Ingalls
F. C. Thomason
Ingalls
Thomason
Death of Mrs. John Sparks reported from Georgetown
Mr Isaac Bergman received a dispatch from Richard Knight in Georgetown Texas announcing the death of Mrs John Sparks. She passed peacefully last Thursday night after a long illness. Former Cheyenne resident wife of cattle dealer John Sparks of Sparks Killian firm. mourned by many friends here.
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Isaac Bergman
Richard Knight
Georgetown
Texas
John Sparks
Cheyenne
Sparks & Killian
Barrett Soldier Remanded for Trial by Military Authority
Thomas Barrett, a soldier, on trial before Chief Justice Fisher for killing a comrade last summer on the Cheyenne river, is remanded to Fort D. A. Russell commandant for custody and possible civil trial upon proper demand by civil authorities.
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Thomas Barrett
Fisher
Cheyenne River
Fort
The Montana House Ell Destroyed By Fire
A fire yesterday afternoon destroyed the wooden ell of the Montana house south of the Denver Pacific depot. Volunteers tore down the burning wing to save the brick portion as four sleeping rooms were gutted though furnishings were removed. Owner Mrs C Callahan reported no insurance and estimated losses around fifteen hundred dollars with further damage to the main building.
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Montana House
Denver Pacific
Hook and Ladder Company
C. Callahan
Boarding school progress and army notes at Shoshone and Bannock Agency
The February 13 1879 dispatch reports Shoshone and Bannock Agency activity with tribes returning from hunt and preparing for work. Arapahoes join labor and timber tasks while the boarding school expands with new buildings and successful readings. Topics include compulsory education, chaplain pay, Japanese impressions, British India, Zululand military youth regiments, and militia bills in Congress.
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The
Leader
Arapahoe
Literary Association
Messrs
Rogers
Perrin
McDermott
Military notices include leave, court martial, and a marriage
Leave of absence for one month with extension possible is granted to Lieut. Oscar Elting of the Third cavalry at Fort Sidney Nebraska. A general court martial is to convene at Fort Fetterman on Monday the 24th. Details list Capt. E B Coates and several lieutenants from the Fourth infantry and Third cavalry, plus a judge advocate. Lieut. J. W. R. Hoff and Lieut. J. E. H. Foster are named. Hoff is a physician. Lieutenant Harry Wright of the Ninth cavalry is to wed Miss Irwin in Cleveland on the 19th. A Fort Robinson telegram from Major Ferris recounts a six day scout toward the Cheyenne pursuit, with harsh conditions and snow blindness. Lieut. John Baxter orders from Fort Laramie to Fort McKinney. A Da kota post chaplain discusses current officer rank.
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Oscar Elting
Third Cavalry
Fort Sidney
J. W. R. Hoff
James EB. H. Foster
Harry Wright
Ninth Cavalry
Cleveland
Ohio
Miss Irwin
Fort Robinson
Battalion Fifth Cavalry
Ferris
Antelope Creek
Snake River
Great Sand Hills
Clifford’s and
Boardman’s Forks
John Baxter
Ninth Infantry
Fort Laramie
Fort McKinney
Leadville and Cliff Labor Plight Warned by Tribune
The Denver Tribune notes severe hardship for moneyless workers drifted to Leadville and Silver Cliff. Hundreds sleep under houses or in barrels as rents stay high, driving mortality from exposure. Editorial warns the influx worsens unemployment and living costs, with no ready escape once trapped.
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Denver Tribune
Leadville
Silver Cliff
Cliff
the Tribune
Black Hills
Leadville unrest and military moves raise city alert
A warning that Leadville faces crime and discontent as outlaws may force emergencies. Military personnel news lists Lieuts Zalinska Nesmith and Waters and Gen Gibbon visiting Washington, with Col Whitman and Col Sanford in the capital. Obituary notes the death of Samuel Moore, aged 1 year 2 months. Funeral set for 4 PM at 309 Bent Street.
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Bilver Cliff
Silver Cliff
Leadville
Fort Edward Woman Believed Dead or in Trance
Fort Edward residents flock to Miss Annie Carter's home as doctors debate her fate after a week with no pulse or temperature change. Despite warmth and movement, experts cannot confirm death, fueling rumors of premature burial and a rare condition.
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Troy
Boston Herald
Fort Edward
Annie Carter
Carter
Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar Remedy Ad
Coughs colds influenza hoarseness and lung troubles relief with Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar, six bottles for 32 60 depot 7 Sixth Avenue New York City C N Crittenton proprietor. Pike's Toothache Drops advertised as quick relief. Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery cited as a cure for coughs colds and early consumption.
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Sixth Avenue
New York City
C. N. Crittenton
Pike
Dr. Pierce
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John Dunn
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Geo. A. Searight
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Sheriff Draper
Denver Papers
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G. A. Searight
Saturday Evening Sheet
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T. E. Pound
Congress
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Chippewa Falls
Wisconsin
Belva A. Lockwood
Supreme Court of the United States
WH. Mund
W. F. Bartlett
Jeffrey
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Cheyenne &Black Jills Stage Company
Geo. H. Butler
Laramie
Fort Sturgis
John E. Wild Esq
Daisy
H. N. Orr
Brattleboro
C. N. Goodell
BE. W. Whitcomb
Mr. Wild
Presbyterian
S. F. Nuckolls
OUR Agency
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Upton
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Michigan
Senator Cockrell
Buckner
Stary Committee
House
Secretary of War
Dakota Post
E. L. Zalinska
Fifth Infantry
Fortress Monroe
Louis A. Nesmith
Twelfth Infantry
Georgia
John Gibbon
Washington
James 8. Marsteller
Twenty-fourth Infantry
Royal E. Whitman
G. B. Sanford
G. G. Hunt
First Cavalry
National Capital
B. N. Waters
Fifteenth Infantry
Gen. B. Russell
Gen. Augur
South
Tom Thumb
Tom Pounce
Haneman
Bergum
Western Frisia
Turkey
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