Turkey Faces Fresh Delays as Conference Talks Grow Tense
The London Times reports the Porte is drafting a new scheme based on Andrasys note and predicts little result if Turkey blocks proposals from the great powers. Delay has worn thin. the conference attitude appears humiliating though forbearance holds. Prince Bismarck reportedly bans further German participation, signaling mounting impatience and a potential rupture soon.
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London Times
Porte
Andrassy
Turkey
Prince Bismarck
Five thousand arms received at Washington arsenal
Washington dispatch reports five thousand stands of arms delivered to the arsenal with plans for increased military supplies to protect property and maintain peace in the District. Senator Morton criticizes Democratic meetings in Washington and the West as potentially aiming to intimidate authorities during the electoral count. He seeks ways to counter such demonstrations, while conservatives deem the meetings ill-timed and reckless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Washington Arsenal
District of Columbia
Morton
Contradiction over Hancock and Sheriden orders
The New York World retracted a claim that Gen Hancock received orders transferring him to the Pacific coast and resigned. The editor stated Hancock had received no such orders, had not refused transfer, and held no direct talks with Washington officials on the subject.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
War Department
Sheridan
New York
Hancock
Department of the Atlantic
the World
Yancock
Pacific Coast
Ife
Washington
Bennett May Duel Described by Eye Witness
An observer recalls the Bennett May duel at a boundary stone between Maryland and Pennsylvania. Seconds load pistols. a count of one two three is followed by a sharp report, with the witness noting no visible smoke.
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New York Times
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Fone
Ile
Duel ends without injuries after triple shots and extended halt
The account describes a duel where two principals and a party split after three shots. Both sides walked away unhurt as they regrouped, with May’s party returning to a sleigh and Bennett’s party taking a carriage to Clayton. The Times calls the ending fittingly ridiculous.
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May
Bennett
Slaughter’s Station
Clayton
Dover
Times
Peaceable solution urged at Washington political meeting
A large crowd at Ford’s Opera House heard Merrick preside as Watterson Banning Tarbox Hooker and Gen Force spoke for peaceful means to settle the electoral dispute. Resolutions urged Congress to count ballots and declare Tilden Hendricks elected while pledging to defend the constitution and government. The theatre was decorated with flags and mottoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tilden” and Hendricks Reform Club
Ford
Opera House
Richard T. Merrick
Watterson
Banning
Tarbox
Hooker
Gen
Force
Pulitzer
Jackson
Republican Party
Congress
Tilden
Hendricks
Rebels Meet in Richmond Voices Split on Resolutions
Democrats in Richmond Virginia gathered in the state capitol to discuss the political situation under orders from W T Pelton of New York. The meeting featured a proposed nine member committee to craft resolutions amid taunts and heated exchanges including calls to eject editor Captain Chamberlain and strong remarks about war if Hayes is denied the presidency.
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W. T. Pelton
New York
Sam
Democrats
Richmond
State Capitol
Associated Press
Captain Chamberlain
Meridith
Col. Gregory
Petersburg
Hayes
Republic
General Assembly
Col Gregory and Col Mead Clash Over Virginia Meeting
Ex Confederate quarter master Col Gregory stirred disorder at a Virginia gathering. Col Mead, chairman of the State Conservative executive committee, rebuked the disorganizers and urged proper gentlemen conduct.
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Col. Gregory
Col. Mead
Virginia
Military Moves Name New Omaha Barracks Commander
Col. John H. King succeeds Gen. Jeff C. Davis as post commander at Omaha barracks. Leave of absence for Capt. Frank G. Smith Fourth artillery granted for one month with possible extension. Troop dispositions include Ninth Infantry at Omaha barracks and Fourth Infantry at Camp Douglas and Fort Leavenworth. Fifth Cavalry to Cheyenne depot and Sidney barracks. First Battalion Fourth Artillery to California. Twenty third Infantry to Missouri. Robinson, and North Platte camps. nine companies expected at the barracks once arrivals complete.
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John H. King
Jeff C. Davis
Omaha Barracks
Frank G. Smith
Fourth Artillery
Ninth Infantry
Fourth Infantry
Fourteenth Infantry
Camp Douglas
Second Cavalry
Fort Fred Steele
Fifth Cavalry
Cheyenne Depot
Sidney Barracks
Department of California
San Francisco
Twentythird Infantry
Department of the Missouri
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas
Fourth Cavalry
Robinson
North Platte
Bisbee
The Globe We Inhabit Population and City Densities
Energetic German statisticians estimate world population at 1 423 917 000 with Asia home to 824 548 500, Europe 369 178 300, Africa 100 921 600, America 85 519 500, Australia and Polynesia 4 748 600. City dwellers exceed ten thousand, with London Paris New York Vienna and Berlin among the largest, and a suggestion that city life holds much of the surplus population.
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Asia
Europe
African
America
Australia
Polynesia
Africa
London
Paris
New York
Brooklyn
Vienna
Berlin
Canton
Scangtan
Shandowin
Singanfu
China
Mysterious Trotters Charm City Sleighing Crowd
New York enjoyed a lively sleighing scene Sunday as a pair of unnamed clippers drew crowds on St Nichols Avenue. Spectators marveled at their open stride while experts offered no confirmation of horses or driver, the team bought from Bull's Head with one horse having years on the Eighth Avenue railroad.
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New York
St. Nichols Avenue
Bull’s Head
Eighth Avenue Railroad
Clergymen form new local Congregational association
Rough on Beecher, Rev. Drs. Wm. M. Taylor, R. 8. Storrs, W. J. Budington, H. M. Scudder, Ray Palmer, Geo. H. Hepworth, David B. Coe, A. H. Clapp, Benjamin N. Martin, Wm. H. Ward and several other clergymen of New York and Brooklyn unite to form a new local Congregational association after withdrawing from the old body over its endorsement of Beecher.
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Beecher
Wm. M. Taylor
Storrs
W. J. Budington
H. M. Scudder
Ray Palmer
Geo. H. Hepworth
David B. Coe
A. H. Clapp
Benjamin N. Martin
Wm. H. Ward
New York
Brooklyn
Congregational Association
Mr. Beecher
Reynolds Court Martial Proceedings Continue
At the Reynolds court martial the prosecution finished its testimony after examining Captain James Egan Third Cavalry Captain H E North Second Cavalry and three private soldiers. The court adjourned to tomorrow at 9 p m for the defense to begin introducing witnesses.
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Reynolds
James Egan
Third Cavalry
H. E. North
Second Cavalry
Cheyenne Guest Receives Warm Welcome at Denver Hotel
A Cheyenne man checked into a Denver hotel where the proprietor greeted him warmly and staff spread the word. Eleven pitchers of ice water and seven bellboys were at his service as word of his arrival reached local papers.
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Denver
Queen City
Madman on Overland Train Attracts Desperate Knife Attack
Passenger recounts a violent passenger attack between Truckee and Reno. Carmichel, a former conductor, faced a man wielding a knife who threatened to kill him for thirty minutes before leaping from the moving car. Carmichel sustained severe wounds but survived. the assailant was subdued and the train reached Reno. The tale touches on prison labor practices and the fate of enslaved workers.
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Overland
Reno
Nevada Exchange
Truckee
Iwan
Carmichel
Virginia & Truckee Railroad
Mr. Carmichel
West Africa Climate and Work Ethic Noted by Author
The article argues West Africa’s climate dulls activity and character, claiming Negroes are inherently lazy. It cites exceptions among Kroomen and traders along the Kroo Coast, noting Krooboys eagerly seek work aboard visiting steamers and claim pride in their status. It mentions Monrovia to Cape Palmas and Ivory and Grain coasts.
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West Africa
Monrovia
Cape Palmps
Kroomen
Battle of Stinking Water Trappers Flee Sioux Attack
Trappers Yarlett and Dick Smith evacuated as about 400 Sioux reportedly attacked their Stinking Water camp at daylight. Snakes fled toward Crow and Crow agency camps, while Crows counterattacked later, driving off 49 horses and 3 mules. Crows seized two carbines and a revolver once belonging to Custer’s men.
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David Yarlett
Dick Smith
Yarlett
Crazy Head
Blackfoot
Wind River
Crow Agency
Stillwater
Yellowstone
Seventh
U. S. Cavalry
Custer
Rich placer discoveries reported on Wood River
Green River Wyoming telegram says eleven miners entered Camp Brown on January 6 to gather supplies from Wood River headwaters bringing coarse gold. About thirty men dig with rockers earning ten dollars daily. Watson found a thirty dollar nugget. No snow on the route and little at the camp. They return with forty men from Lander City who join the Wood River party and plan spring work eighty miles from Camp Brown.
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Wood River
Green River
Wyo
Camp Brown
Watson
Lander City
Wind River Valley
Handsome Laramie Schoolgirl Attempts Double Elopement
A prominent Laramie girl sought to elope with two young men by leaping from a second story window onto a buffalo robe held by them. Police thwarted the attempt.
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Laramie
Kehool
New York World notes eight women charged with attempted libation
The New York World reports eight women charged with attempted libubrination of a husband amid a year end temperance push. Other items reference Mr. Tilden influencing New Year's observance, Kellogg & Bulkeley calendars, and various 1876 trade and political notes from Washington and New York.
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New York World
London Sanitary Record
London
P. I. Man of the Herald
Wade Hampton
Hayes
Mosby
Washington
Boston
Cheyenne Route to Black Hills Outfitters and Gold Milling
A reader asks about Cheyenne as the nearest outfitting point for the Black Hills and gold prospects. Cheyenne is the closest guarded railroad town for Hills outfits. gold occurs in quartz but requires stamp mills or pulverizers to extract. Most gold in the Hills comes from gulches via sluicing and panning. a ball pulverizer costs 6000 to 10000 dollars and a ten to fifteen stamp mill costs 10000 to 12000 dollars to set up in mines.
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Cheyenne
Black Hills
U. S
Five Miners Wounded in Indian Attack Near Old Fort Phil Kearney
Five miners are hospitalized in Cantonment Reno W T. all badly wounded after an Indian raid about 30 miles northwest of Old Fort Phil Kearney three weeks ago. Our correspondent says two are well known locally and promises further details and the men’s names in a forthcoming letter.
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Cantonment Reno
Old Fort Phil Kearney
Indians to be moved in spring to new lands
A private letter from Washington reports that the Red Cloud and Spotted Tail Agencies will be relocated in the spring from their current location to either the Missouri River region or the Indian Territory. No final destination has been settled yet.
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Washington
Missouri River
Indian Territory
City editor recalls events and injuries from local incident
A fragmented notice recounts a city incident with injuries and a following patrol, noting responders, a physician, and a church meeting. The report hints at congestion and ongoing investigations while naming several local figures and places in a terse summary.
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Krooboy
New York Sun
United States
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House
Mr. Tilden
West
Mr. Tiden
New York Herald
H. Gla
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Stebbi
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