New York Wealth Flows to Real Estate and Public Gossip
The column notes loose wealth from New York millionaires pouring into real estate while discussing political bills and social chatter. It cites 1882 dividends from Homestake Mining and Deadwood Terra, a Jennie Cramer murder verdict, Fourth of July fever, steamship disasters near Pittsburgh, and electric lighting fortunes transforming modest incomes into vast gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Homestake Mining Company
Deadwood-Terra
Father de Smet
Jennie Cramer
Walter Malley
Tondon
Lunatic accusation over marriage leads to drastic action
In New York a troublesome young man with substantial property and a recent unhappy marriage is alleged to be insane. Evidence cited includes loud kissing at his wedding and running a bear sale business offering quick service for a fixed dime price to fill any vessel regardless of size.
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New York
Editorial urges reappointment of Gov. J. W. Hoyt in Wyoming
The Laramie Times editorial argues the Wyoming legislature and public support Gov. J. W. Hoyt for another term. It credits his hands on approach, touring mining camps and plains, promoting Wyoming wealth, and a pamphlet that boosted recognition abroad. It notes George Friedley’s appointment at Helena and hints Hoyt may be continued.
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J. W. Hoyt
Laramie
Wyoming
Hoyt
Interior
George W. Friedley
Indiana
Helena
Montana
End of Guiteau hanging sparks autopsy and exhumation chatter
Descriptions of the Guiteau execution by pinioning and gentle drop are reported alongside news of the body’s posthumous handling at the Army Medical Museum. The Washington Star notes the jail wagon carrying the corpse, while physicians debate autopsy reporting and publication.
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Resort Strong
Strong
Dr. Young
Guiteau
The
Hicks
Register of Wills
Divorce Rumors Follow Christiancy Meeting
Venerable Christiancy and his soon to be ex wife met Monday at her home. The gathering sparked reports of reconciliation and renewed affection despite ongoing divorce proceedings.
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Christiancy
Senator Christiancy and wife scene sparks reconciliation rumor
An Indianapolis incident shows Senator Christiancy visiting his wife Mrs Christiancy at her apartments on Indiana avenue. He hesitated at the door, entered after she waved a paper, then left after a brief exchange. Rumor spread that the Christiancy suit would be withdrawn, though he says no reconciliation is planned.
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Indiana Avenue
Archbishop's agency in church funds questioned by courts
The passage discusses whether the Archbishop acted as agent for the church in handling deposits and loans. It notes the Archbishop invested church funds in church property and asks how far his actions bind the church as responsible for those dealings, as reported by the Toledo Telegram.
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Ohio
Cincinnati
Purcell
Hoadly
Toledo
Frozen meat and the cattle interests
An editorial argues for cheaper frozen meat to meet mass demand, noting U S beef and mutton can reach Britain cheaper from Atlantic ports. It discusses freezing cattle or sheep for long ocean journeys, the need for cheap freezing methods, and the potential for Cheyenne to develop a refrigerator car industry.
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London
England
City Press
Daily Journal
Atlantic
United States
Great Britain
Old Country
Old England
Cheyenne
Whispers Of A Noisy World In Briefed Headlines
The file compiles rapid rumor notes from various figures and places. Roebling’s illness and Breckinridge postmaster change are noted alongside Leadville gun accident deaths and Cetgwayo’s England visit. Other items report the Egyptian situation, a Pike’s Peak lightning strike, a New York plot warning, Vera Cruz harbor plans, train robber arrests near Poplar Bluff, a Rodgers inquiry, Beaver’s governor bid, and confirmation of Alabama claims judges.
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Brooklyn Bridge
Roebling
Samuel D. Wilson
Breckinridge
Louis Poznouski
Leadville
Cetgwayo
England
Colonel Long
Alexandria
Pike’s Peak
Day
Boynton
Charles H. Hartle
New York
Arthur, Conkling
Grant
Eads
Vera Cruz
Poplar Bluff
Ark
Chandler
Rodgers
St. Lawrence Bay
Beaver
Pennsylvania
Mitchell
Senate
Long Branch Disaster Victim Reports Doctors at Bedside
A victim telegraphed his wife that a dozen physicians were at his bedside and that the outcome of his injuries was doubtful. The message underscores the severity of the incident and lingering uncertainty about recovery.
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Long Branch
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Casyenne
Elasa Maior
Reais
Daily Leader
Wrely Leader
Iowa
Colored Brethren
Texas
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Mr. Cheviot
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Chicago
Congress
Eastern Exchange
Southern Exchange
James Gordon Bennett
DeLong
Boston Post
North Pole
Brown
Ferguson
Fogg
Pittsburg
Gulteau
Leader
Associated Press
Pacific Coast
Telegraph
Hezekiah G. Wells
Michigan
Alabama
Jas, H. Harlan
Asa French
Massachusetts
Court of Commissioners of
Cz, Warren & CO
Twuus Tunmonig
Crockery
Chickering & Son
Steinway & Son
J. & C. Fisher
Hardman, Wheelock, Mason & Hamlin
Others
Sewing Machine Department
the White
Howe
Sixteenth Street
Wyo
Marks&myers
Cheyennai
Call
Marks & Myers
Eddy
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