Vast 1878 notes mix on politics and weather
A mixed 1878 column reports Queen Mercedes in delicate condition, debates over negro spelling, Sheridan suit delay, Douglas monument progress, Strakosch gains, Stephens praise, telegraph versus telephone, census names, and various political and social remarks across cities including New York, Washington, and San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercedes
Spain
Morrissey
Phil Sheridan
Louisiana
Stephen A. Douglas
Salmon River Gold Mines and a New Military Post
Miners head for the Salmon River gold mines in eastern Idaho where ore yields reach $7,000 per ton. Government plans a military post at the site with Lieut. Wilson leading a survey from Ross Fork as two California infantry companies may relieve nearby units. Disputes arise between Prof. Gilbert and Dr. Hayden over Port Neuf Canyon discovery.
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Sant Lak Crry
Salmon River
Idaho
Salmon River Range
Salmon City
Ross Fork Agency
Montana
Hayden
Port Neuf Cafton
Salt Lake
Tims Limaper
Gilbert and
Ranger
Olney Letters From Oakland Newsroom Echoes Hard Times
Frank A. Olney formerly of the Denver News writes from Oakland California about work at the Oakland Daily Tribune and fourteen months on the job. He notes Denver colleagues struggling in Frisco and expresses that many Wyoming and Colorado folks want to return home but lack funds. The message argues Westward move is risky but Wyoming and Colorado have fewer drawbacks than other regions and that the Rocky Mountain country remains satisfying despite eastern and western hardships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
General Dix
Port of
New York
Dix
St. Louis Journal
Clarkson Taber
New York Tribune
Sterling Kon
Wilson
The
Tribune
New York City
Jersey City Journal
Comanche
Little Big Horn
Sturgis
Bismarck
Susan B
Elizabeth Tilton
Quitman
Kan
Chase
Lancaster
Henry Erb
New York Telegraphers
Anson Hager
Orton
Frank A. Olney
Denver News
Wyoming
Oakland
California
Oakland Daily Tribune
Frisco
Herald
Omaha
John W
Denver
Colorado
United States
Rocky Mountain Region
Heaven
Exit Judge Peck Utah Territory Appointment Assurances
The Washington Republican notes many applicants for the United States judge in Wyoming Territory after Judge Peck's resignation. The $8 000 salary is cited and assurances that the judge will not be confined to a stockade or to counties under Red man control. It hints the South may receive the appointment and urges a reasonable man to administer laws as written.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Montgomery Blair
Hayes
BreEcuer
Horace
House of Representatives
Senate
United States
Congress
Washington Republican
Wyoming Territory
Peck
Military matters recruit move to Omaha ordered
Lieut D J Craigie of the Twelfth infantry is ordered to conduct to Omaha the recruits for the Fourth infantry. Capt Charles McClure of the department of Dakota is temporarily on duty at the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Craigie
Twelfth Infantry
Omaha
Fourth Infantry
Charles McClure
Department of Dakota
Promoted Officers and Extended Leaves Mark Military Dispatch
Duty assignments extend to Boston and Fort Garland Colorado while Lieut. Gen. O Webster receives a fourteen day leave extension. Capt Alexander Moore gains a three month extension and can go beyond sea. Lieut R H Pratt is released from India prisoners duty to join a detachment in Indianapolis. Major General John J Peck, veteran of Mexican and Civil Wars, dies at 68 in Syracuse noted for valor in multiple engagements and key leadership at Williamsburg and Suffolk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Webster
Fourth Infantry
Alpha Wright
Sherman
Fort Garland
Colorado
Ninth
Cavalry
Alexander Moore
Third Cavalry
R. H. Pratt
Tenth Cavalry
Indianapolis
Indiana
John J. Peck
Syracuse
N. Y
Williamsburg
Hooker
Suffolk
Western Wyoming Waifs and Local Happenings
Evanston hosts a shooting club and lively dances at Lar amie while Green River fields a baseball club. Judge J W Van Myers of Green River is dead. Evanston plans tree planting as business improves for the season. The Courier deems $14,000 too small to carry mail from Green River to Camp Brown. former contractors received $40,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. van Myers
Green River
London Hair Color Restorer Prompts Customer Demand
A Wilson citizen praises London Hair Color Restorer claiming it cured a decade long scalp condition and restored grey hair. He says his wife’s hair stopped falling out and regrew, prompting others to order a dozen bottles by mail order for eight dollars. Sold at 75 cents per bottle by Dr Swayne and Son in Philadelphia and various agents. Cheyenne listing included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Tyner
Wilson
M. DC
London
Express
Dr. Swayne & Son
Philadelphia
Colburn, Birks & Co
Singer & Wheeler
Cheyenne
Addams & Glover
16Th and
Eddy Streets
Attorneys Practicing in Cheyenne Wyoming Office
D. M' Laughlin and M Laver serve as solicitors in Cheyenne with W R Strehlke, Attorneys at Law, operating from Carey Block. This notice lists their practice location in Wyoming.
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Carey Block
Shortest direct route to Washington and Baltimore advertised
The notice promotes the quickest direct route to Washington and Baltimore with connections to Richmond Lynchburg Norfolk and the Southeast Philadelphia New York Boston and the East. It touts elegant coaches via Pullman Palace Cars and low fares and invites travelers to offices for through tickets baggage checks and train movement details.
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Washington
Baltimore
Richmond
Linchburg
Norfolk
Phiadelphia
New York
Boston
B. R. Dorsey L. M. Cole
P. Barry
Western Pass
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Strakosch
New York Herald
Alexander H. Stephens
Smiths
Browns
Johnsons
Jones
Davises
Thompsons
Allens
Bakers
Tax International Telegraphic Congress
St. | Ovis
Leon CuorvEan
Paris
France
San Francisco
Chamber of Commerce
Schleicher
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Texas
Mexico
Joan M. Pavona
Democrat
Ilinois
Democratic Party
Joseph Haas
Chicago
J. H. Small
Glasgow
Safvet Paswa
San Stefano
Schwatka
Beecher-Tilton
Constantinople
Porte
Batoum
BurraLto Bint
Plains
H. L. Hart
San Carlos
Arizona
Kansas Pacific
Moses
South Carolina
Duke of Edinburg
Bis
Mediterranean
Don Cameron
Pennsylvania
Nova Scotia
Evarts
Detroit
Beecher
TB Town City
Washington Post
Union
Bounding Banning
Bull
Joan Morrissey
State of
Georgia
Brown
Housewives’ Union
Berlin
Germany
Washington Territory
Wa. Evarts
Windsor
Vermont
Townsend
Troy
Atlantic
New Jersey
Sam Tilden
Stewart Women’s Hotel
Sam
Talmage
Iowa
Minnesota
Illinois
Wisconsin
Ohio
Atlantic Coast
Kathleen Andre Moors
Black Rock
Bridgeport
Conn
Vorhees
Guv
Hendricks
Morton
England
China
O'Leary
Heenan- Sayer
Bennett
O’leary
Tim Cincinnati Gazette
Boston Post
George
Olney
Judge Peck
Evanston
Laramie
A.D. Butler
Wheeler Mower
18Th Street
O'Neil
Bent
A. D. Butlers
Dawtt
D. M' Laughlin, Ane
M* Laver « Svrenr
W.R. Strele
Attorneys-At-Law
Washington City
Baltimore & Ohio
Baltimore& Ohio Railroad
Black Hills
Deadwood
Gayville
J. T. Gilmer
M.F. Patrick
M.asalisbory
South Pass
Atlantic City
Camp Stambaugh
Miners Delight
Red Canyon Mines
Lander City
Camp Brown
the Hille
S. S. Huntly & Co
A. E. Bradbury, Sup’t
Maylbd&wtf
Hat Creek Ranch
Hat Creek
Telegraph & Post Offices
J. H. Bowman
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