Changes in U S postage stamps May bring new colors and designs
By mid May the public will stop using the green 3 cent stamp and start seeing red or brown tones. The green proves easiest to wash without acid or alkali, but is now deemed the poorest color. A white background and revised medallion Washington head will appear, with a Liberty medallion likely on the 5 cent stamp, aligning designs with coins and aiming to reduce stamp reuse and counterfeiting.
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Washington
England
India
Grant Protectorate Plot Sparks Bipartisan Outcry
The Galveston News claims Grant has secret emissaries in Mexico plotting a American protectorate plan, a tale met with skepticism by the Louisville Courier Journal and denounced here as a Democratic smear. The piece condemns the party for insults aimed at the long serving leader after twelve years of impact in army and civil life.
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Grant
Galveston
Tex
Louisville
Courier-Journal
Mexico
Socorro Silver Mines Offer Rich Lead and Silver Ores
A Santa Fe correspondent reports Socorro county mines twenty seven miles west of the Rio Grande in the Magdalena mountains yield carbonate of lead and argentiferous sulfurets with 40 to 60 percent lead and 18 to 100 ounces of silver per ton. Large quantities of lead bullion have been shipped to St Louis and Chicago while silver outputs satisfy all parties. Mines are extensive with hundreds of leads opened and shafts sunk to 40 160 feet. ore is easy to smelt and available in thousands of tons.
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Santa Fe New Mexican
Socorro
Socorro County
Rio Grande
Magdalena Mountains
Santa Fe
St. Louis
Chicago
Fire in the rear charge defied by ranchers and miners
The statement asserts Tue LuApmr will defend the ranchmin stockgrower and miner against all, pledging to stand with hardy pioneers. It frames criticism of those whose conduct harms pioneer interests as justified and necessary.
Omaha Editors Call For Sidewalk Cleaning Ordinance
Omaha editors urge passage of a city ordinance to compel the cleaning of sidewalks. The measure aims to improve street safety and cleanliness following complaints about litter and debris on walkways.
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Omaha
Compromise on Counting Electoral Votes Draws GOP Opposition
A national faction of Republicans shows growing opposition to the joint committee plan for counting electoral votes. Gov. Hendricks reportedly favors the scheme, while Washington Republicans generally doubt it will defeat Gov. Hayes. Dispatches note mixed reception among committee members and debate over potential amendments.
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Gov. Hendricks
Washington
Gov
Hayes
Joint Committee
Cheyenne Rangers Called Out Amid Indian Prowl
Capt Swan of the Cheyenne Rangers orders immediate active service. A squad guards the high court martial in session and protects officers from bull dogging by Indians. Mounted pickets along the road to the Chug aim to deter any advance on Department Headquarters.
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Swan
Cheyenne Rangers
Black Hills Gold Mining Company Incorporation Filed
Articles of incorporation were filed in Colorado to mine in the Black Hills using hydraulics. Directors are George J. Sherman Moses Anker George F. Jones William Parker and Robert Connelly. Capital stock set at 600000 dollars in 120000 shares of five dollars each with Denver as headquarters.
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Black Hills
Secretary of State of
Colorado
Denver
George J. Sherman
Moses Anker
George F. Jones
William Parker
Robert Connelly
Miners & Mechanics Bank Ad Highlights Deadwood City
The advertisement describes Miners and Mechanics Bank of Deadwood City with Jus M Woods as cashier. It presents the pioneer Black Hills bank as solidly established and trusted by the community through fair dealing. It notes connections with eastern banks and promises prompt handling of all business.
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Miners & Mechanics’ Bank
Deadwood City
Jus. M. Woods
Black Hills
Editor H. C. Bennett Found Guilty in California Trial
The Denver editor H. C. Bennett has been tried and convicted in California. He faces a prison term up to five years in the state prison and a fine equal to the money allegedly misappropriated. The piece criticizes his conduct and implies prior misconduct.
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H. C. Bennett
Denver
California
Washerwoman’s Burden Refusal’s Odd Aid Rejected
A weary young man asks how to rid himself of his washerwoman’s insistence. He is told paying up might end the issue, though the writer notes this is not a personal recommendation.
Sentence remitted for Major Price and rank restored
By direction of the President and on the Judge Advocate General’s recommendation, Major William R. Price of the Eighth Cavalry has his sentence remitted and is restored to his former relative rank as of his 1866 commission date July 28 1866.
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William R. Price
Eighth Cavalry
Goose eggs in Utah sparkling with silver assay
In a southern Utah region prospectors report goose eggs found in petrified nests that assay around 8000 dollars per ton in silver. The discovery, with multiple eggs rich in silver, has sparked considerable excitement among miners and investors.
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Utah
Woman’s Fight for Liberty Spurs Unlikely Tools
A historical remark notes men appeal to traditional arms while a woman’s quest for freedom uses any available means, underscoring resourceful resolve in the struggle for liberty.
Dakota People Endorse New Territory Including Black Hills
The Dakota papers report residents will offer no objections to establishing a new territory that includes the Black Hills, signaling broad local support for the proposal.
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Dakota
Black Hills
Nevada miners replace juror over newspaper ignorance claim
In a Nevada mining district a would be juror was replaced after admitting he had not read the newspapers and still asserted his intelligence. The incident highlights locals’ insistence on informed jurors amid mining disputes and public interest.
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Nevada
Two Presidents Sworn as Custer City Seeks Chair Factory
In a rally like scene officials discuss dual oaths for multiple presidents while Custer City votes on establishing a chair factory project amid talks of legal auguring eight. Citizens weigh economic benefits and regional impact as plans unfold.
Incidents of Crook Campaign and Indian Allies
The article details General Crook's expedition with Sioux Arapaho and Cheyenne auxiliaries, praising their conduct and unity with Crook. It notes early mistrust of the Sioux, then mutual respect, and describes fighting methods, Lieutenant Clark's role, extreme cold on Christmas, and a Sioux chief's demonstration with an axe symbolic of cooperative strength.
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Crook
Belle Fourche
Mackenzie
Sharp Nose
Arapahoes
W. P. Clark
Clark
Lieut
DeLang
King Trost
A Texan Describes Stretching Traces In Wet Weather
An old Texan recounts using rawhide traces that stretch when damp. He hitching two horses to pull a wood sled down a hill into a creek bottom, loading, then waiting hours for the sled to return as traces shrink back to length. He tells how the wood finally comes home and praises Texas.
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Texas
Simple Remedy for Small Pox and Measles
An old Boston Courier slip promotes a patent mix of fox-gloves digitalis and zinc for small-pox measles and scarlet fever with sugar water. It claims rapid convalescence and advises jalap powder for constipated bowels. the article cites Mr. Larkin of the Royal College of Surgeons and urges press publicity.
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England
Larkin
Royal College of Surgeons
Boston Courier
Transportation Shortage Hampered Crook Campaign Supply
The army Indian department and Black Hills trade faced severe transport scarcity as horses and mules arrived by carload but freighters were scarce and costly. General Crook lacked enough wagons and transport, with 29 000 pounds of corn needed daily for 29 29 thousand? The ration and equipment demands strained operations, forcing short expeditions of about thirteen days at most.
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Army
Indian Department
Black Hills
Crook
Montenegro as Black Hills Inspired Territory Name
The text proposes Montenegro meaning Black Hills and suggests Montenegrins as Black Tillers of European Turkey. It asks why Montenegro would be a good name for a proposed new territory, noting it beats El Dorado.
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Turkey
America
Montenegro
el Dorado
Charity and Faith Across Desert Boundaries
A Bedouin invites all in need to his tent and calls for aid in God’s name. The text blends Islamic compassion with Christian plea, urging open hearts and hospitality to the wandering poor, invoking mercy of Allah and Christ.
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Allah
God
Christ
John G. Whiitter
Conquest of Conscience Moves Texas Murder Suspect Surrenders
J W Boyles a 26 year old Texan, pursued by guilt, surrendered to Sheriff M Livingston in Milan county Texas. He confessed to killing W M Williams three years earlier after a failed engagement, and admitted fleeing across multiple states before being arrested and tried under alias W J Mason and also W J Lee.
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J. W. Boyles
Irons
M. Livingston
Milan County
Texas
Boyles
Milan
Brazos River
W. M. Williams
Williams
Leon River
Rio Grande
Toolorado
San Luis Park
Laramie
Wyoming
Our
Ife
W. J. Lee
Remembering a Frozen Flesh Experience from 1838
A writer recalls freezing a large potato treated as a frostbite example. They immersed the frozen item in cold water with occasional snow to prevent thawing by water, observing the ice coat melt only after the flesh warmed. The account notes no swelling or trouble and warns of surface thawing risks when blood flow resumes.
Ashes on sidewalks sparks household embarrassment
The author notes the odd charity of spreading ashes on sidewalks is scarce indeed. A man returns from an ashed walkway to his hall, where his wife follows with a dust pan and broom, making him wish to slide away rather than tread the ash strewn path.
Deer Hunt Ends With Hatchet Victory on Zumbro
Alber Bright pursued a deer after wounding it in the Zumbro River area near Mazeppa. He clung to the animal as it swam and kicked, finally delivering a hatchet blow to lay the game low. Bright towed the deer ashore and planned to haul it home, claiming a quirky victory in local hunting lore.
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Lake City
Minn
Heane
Bright
Young Bright
Mr. Bright
Boi
Nice Little Nugget: Five-Pound Gold Paper Weight From Deadwood
Cheyenne editor receives a five pound gold nugget paper weight from Ed Cuthbertson and H B Young, tied to the Home Stake lode on Gold Run near Deadwood. Young explains mining activity, early profits, and machinery like arastra, with best fortunes seen despite Cuthbertson staying behind in Cheyenne.
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Tu Liuaper
Ed. Cuthbertson
H. B. Young
O. B. Young
Cuthbertson & Young
Deadwood
Young
Black Hills
Deadwood City
Manwell Brothers
N. C. Harney
Mr. Young
Gold Run
Deadwood Creek
Famarastra
Arastra
Cheyenne
Ed Cuthbertson
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Tell
Custer City
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