Lincoln murder claim and party platform remark
A Geneva sourced note cites a provocative claim that President Lincoln was murdered by General Grant. It also quotes the Omaha Herald calling for a 1880 Democratic sweep if a candidate has a surplus million of money. The passage portrays a satirical take on party politics.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Lincoln
General Grant
Omaha Herald
Miller
Tilden
Democratic Party
Cabinet of Hayes Named for National Reputation
The Cabinet of President Hayes is composed of gentlemen of national reputation. It says Seward Chase and Stanton are represented by Evarts Sherman and McCrary. It claims the former helped win the war and the latter can secure peace.
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Hayes
Seward
Chase and
Stanton
Evarts
Sherman
McCrary
Democratic Senate Majority Stands After Close Vote
The Democratic column has not stood so high in the United States Senate for seventeen years as it stands today. It casts thirty-four votes against thirty nine Republicans, requiring only a change of three from the latter to destroy its political majority. If two Senators from Louisiana and one from South Carolina are secured to the Democrats, the Republicans will have but two majority in that body.
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United States Senate
Louisiana
South Carolina
Duel on horseback in Louisiano ends with fatalities
A Houston style duel on horseback in Lou isiana between Len Butcher and John Henry ended violently. Henry was killed after exchange of shots and Butcher, wounded in the affair sparked by Mrs. Butcher's alleged preference, died the following day.
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Louisiana
Len Butcher
John Henry
Sire
Henry
Cronin-Oregon affair taunts and Tilden’s evasive reply
A fragmentary column notes widespread embarrassment over the Cronin-Oregon matter. The New York Herald says it excludes Tilden from any link, and Tilden himself dismisses the episode as a joke while underscoring that no man would seat as President on such a pretext.
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Cronin-Oregon
New York Herald
Tilden
Cronin
United States
Cattle Losses Vary by Location in Platte Valley
The Greeley Tribune reports heavy cattle losses this winter in the Platte Valley confined herds, but losses were minor on bluffs and sand hills where stock were kept. If spring storms are mild, the cattle industry may incur little damage. Grass is starting well on hills, notably tall sand grass. Trost is removed from soil, soil depth moist to a foot, plowing easy.
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Greeley
Colo
Platte Valley
Prisoners brought to Omaha from Red Cloud agency
Lieut Carpenter with a small guard arrived Wednesday afternoon from Red Cloud agency via Sidney and turned seven prisoners over to the U S marshal. Among them Yoman Lisco Underwood and Brooks were charged with whisky selling on an Indian reservation while Par good and Gifford faced horse stealing charges. Private Miller L of the Third Cavalry was implicated in the killing of Private Edwards at Red Cloud about a month ago. Miller likely to be turned over to state authorities. others to federal.
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Carpenter
Co. G
Ninth Infantry
Red Cloud
Sidney
Yoman
Lisco
Underwood
Brooks
Pargood
Gifford
Miller
Third Cavalry
Edwards
Omaha
Crook
Progress of Eleven Years and the Union Pacific
The article reflects on eleven years of westward growth, noting Nebraska rose from a 50 000 population to 300 000, Utah to 160 000, Wyoming 40 000, Montana equal, Colorado over 100 000. It credits the Union Pacific enterprise as the main driver of development and prosperity across these growing commonwealths.
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Nebraska
Union
Montana
Wyoming
Colorado
Utah
Union Pacific Enterprise
The Big Horn Goldelds and the Gold Fever Sighted
The Big Horn country in Wyoming is described as a vast field for speculation and discovery. Early explorers faced dangers from the Indigenous inhabitants, but many believe the region holds rich gold mines. Following the Sioux treaty, eager prospectors foresee thorough exploration and a rapid opening of the area, with pioneer resolve to push through the mountains despite risks.
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Big Horn
Big Horn Mountain
Father DeSmet
Black Hills
Wyoming Territory
Omaha Herald
The Painless Death and Electricity Experiments
A Royal Institution lecture by Professor Tyndall discusses painless death by electricity. He notes Franklin and Priestly endured electric shocks with little effect, and that Leyden jar discharges killed without pain. He recalls his own experience and argues electrical shock can reach life’s center without sensation. The comparison includes rifle bullets and lightning, ending with a remark on the electric fish.
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Royal Institution
Professor Tyndall
Franklin
Tyndall
Forwarding House for Cheyenne Seek Capital and Rates
Cheyenne needs a forwarding house run by experiencedmen. A $50,000 cash capital and equal credit are sought to launch the enterprise. With this, low freight rates could move Deadwood freight from Kansas City or Omaha at 40 cents per pound, and 8 cents per pound to Deadwood from Cheyenne. Union Pacific and Kansas Pacific may aid, urging local business leaders to act now to capture regional traffic.
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Cheyenne
Union
Kansas Pacific
Deadwood
Kansas City
Omaha
Denver
Pueblo
Black Hills
Indian Ring Broken Ring Image Commentary
The text suggests a metaphorical claim about the Indian ring and its status as broken. It also notes corrupt agents being removed from their positions on Carl Schurz' boot, implying a political purification moment tied to the metaphor.
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Carl Schurz
New York Letter on Hayes Aims and Reform
The New York letter March 12 1877 praises the Cabinet and predicts Hayes will unify factions and govern with reform. It stresses patience with Senators, notes fire proof building flaws due to pine interiors, and recounts Coburn and Joe Gross getting punished. It closes with optimism for business and public courage amid hard times.
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New York
Hayes
Bond Street
Waltham Watch Co
Joe Coburn
Cabinet picks show strong Whig roots in Hayes era
The text notes that nearly all citizens chosen by Mr. Hayes for his cabinet shared Whig origins. It lists Evarts, Sherman, Key, Thompson, McCrary as Whigs, and Schurz as a possible Whig who arrived after Van Buren’s 1848 free soil upheaval. The passage comments on the party’s disintegration following that era.
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Hayes
Evarts
Sherman
Mya
Devens
Mr. Key
Mr. Thompson
Mr. McCrary
Mr. Schurz
Martin van Buren
Whig Party
Blue Glass Notes run through Danbury News item
A humorous, rambling column cites blue glass as a fad with schemes and tall tales. It lists blue glass slippers cures coins, neckties, and coffins, jokes about Cinderella, New York illumination, and odd uses from onions to roosters. The piece teases fashion and folly with local and regional satire. Contains multiple named places and anecdotes.
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Danbury News
New York
Cinderella
Gen. Pleasanton
Long Island
New Jersey
San Francisco
Newark
Schenectady
Tilden
Man Fights Grizzly At Deer Lick Near Lassen County
Walpole of Lassen county faced a 11 foot long grizzly after wounding it at close range with rifle and bowie knife. The bear seized him in a crushing embrace before he drove a knife into its breast. He lay unconscious until a neighbor found him as the bear lay dead nearby. Walpole escaped with bruises and reports the encounter left him wiser if not a better man.
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Downieville
Cal
Walpole
Lassen County
Tie
Mgr
Salt Lake Laconics and Utah Southern notes
Ogden trusts iron works start within two months while the Utah Southern extension survey lags. Zion plans spring building of substantial residences and businesses. Polygamists decry Hayes election and promise to test his letter of acceptance. Temple employments number about 100 serfs. freemen could finish in twelve months and build a tomb for Brigand Justice Clifford.
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Salt Lake
Ogden
Utah Southern
Zion
Hayes
Brig
Clifford
Brigham Young
Arkansas
Mormon Colonies Move Toward Sonora Mexico
Rumor says Brigham Young Jr plans a 500-strong Mormon column to Sonora. Last spring agents scouted Arizona to settle permanent communities, and Utah families have since moved west. A chain of Mormon villages now stretches from Bear River toward Arizona as leaders seek more room for growing populations and resources not found in Utah.
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Brigham Young, Jr
Sonora
Arizona
Utah
Bear River
Salt Lake
Spotted Tail Seen as Ideal Sioux Leader for Reform
Spotted Tail, a leading Sioux chief, commands about seven thousand followers and enjoys trust from both whites and Indians. He advocates civilization, urging saw mills, plows, horses, schools, and missions, while offering to unite with Crook against Crazy Horse if he does not surrender.
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Spotted Tail
Red Cloud
Crook
Crazy Horse
The Ten Hour Men and Congressional Action
Government workers in the Platte region seek extra pay for ten hours of work after the eight hour law. A House Claims Committee decision cites a Supreme Court ruling that eight hours is not a guaranteed contract and relief is unlikely. Petitioners face disappointing prospects as no further action is planned.
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Department of the Platte
Cheyenine Q. M. Depot
House Committee On Claims
Congress
U. S. Supreme Court
Court of Claims
Act of Congress
United States
Mysterious Return Reveals Three Month Old Baby
Mr Ferguson returns after two years to find a three month old baby in the house. He questions Nancy who answers with a cryptic blue glass remark, and their quiet exchange settles into an eerie stillness.
Heavier than Heaven Yet Charming Engaged Belle
A humorous verse recalls a man’s devotion to a woman who weighs about 200 pounds, wears size seven shoes, has blue eyes, a fifty four inch waist, and a mouth that falters. Though gentle and true, she is engaged to another, leaving the narrator lamenting a lost love.
Give Him a Lift A Christian Call to Aid in Action
A stark call to immediate aid over mere prayer. The speaker urges practical help for the needy, arguing deeds count more than words, and that giving someone a lift is the true Christian creed.
President Hayes Joke With Miss Phoebe Cozzens
President Hayes received Miss Phoebe Cozzens of St. Louis at the White House. Cozzens, a law student, joked about Gen. Grant naming her Chief Justice and administering the oath. Hayes replied he would have kissed something besides the book if that had occurred.
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President Hayes
Phoebe Cozzens
St. Louis
White House
Miss Cozzens
Gen. Grant
Hayes
Running After Your Hat
A humorous essay on pursuing a hat describes the need for balance cleverness and timing. It argues that plotting a careful approach avoiding rash moves and then a quick dive to seize the hat secures it firmly on the head.
Desert ships return to aid miners with camel venture
The San Francisco Call reports that camels once imported for desert transport faced public fear and practical troubles. A drive of forty two dromedaries recently passed through San Bernardino en route to Arizona to haul machinery and provisions for miners, led by Frenchmen betting on a breakthrough in isolated western districts.
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San Francisco
San Bernardino
Arizona
Robbers Roost incident near Sidney Neb narrows to overcoat theft
Sheriff in Sidney, Nebraska, attacked by a man in a clash with The LuADER proprietor while thieves’ gang robs a breakfast passenger. Victim H. P. Bickford of Golden City, Black Hills, linked to quartz mining, was en route with a stamp mill when his overcoat was stolen. He aims to pursue thieves toward Cheyenne and recover belongings.
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Sidney
Nebraska
Yuest
Cheyenne
H. P. Bickford
Golden City
Black Hills
Morton, Vance, Hoover & Co
Palmer
Guied
Bickford
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