Vast 1878 gossip reel spans politics and tech rumors
A wide miscellany notes Queen Mercedes of Spain in interesting condition and Senator Morrissey improving. Sheridan suit postponed. a Douglas monument near completion. Strakosch wins 30,000 in Cary-Kellogg war talk. telegraph and telephone notes. US workforce name counts. telegraphic congress delayed. prison curios. Dix as naval officer possibility. Clarkson Taber dies. Comanche pensioned. Paris envoy Ceara to SF. Susan B Anthony persists. Chase dollar charm. various curiosities from New York telegraphers to Mexican border bills. public notices and political chatter fill the page.
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Mercedes
Spain
Morrissey
Phil Sheridan
Louisiana
Stephen A. Douglas
Strakosch
New York Herald
Alexander H. Stephens
United States
Smiths
Browns
Johnsons
Jones
Davises
Thompsons
Allens
Bakers
Tax International Telegraphic Congress
London
St. | Ovis
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
Salmon River gold mines and military post plans noted
In a Salt Lake letter from April 25 1878 correspondents report miners heading to the Salmon River mines rich ore valued at up to 7000 dollars per ton. A military post is planned at the site with Lieut Wilson leading a party from Ross Fork. Debate continues over Port Neuf Canyon discovery between Gilbert and Hayden.
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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’s letter hints at westward move and hard times
Frank A. Olney, formerly of the Denver News, writes from Oakland that finances are tight in California. He notes Denver colleagues, Grazier West, and local hardship, suggesting Wyoming and Colorado remain comparatively favorable despite national strife. He argues happiness depends on the right place, praising the Rocky Mountain region.
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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 and Wyoming Territorial Justice
The Washington Republican reports many applicants for the United States judge post in Wyoming Territory after Judge Peck’s resignation. The $8,000 salary secures a pleasant position if the judge is free from confinement or limited to counties under Red man sway. It notes expectations the South may get the appointment and urges a reasonable administrator who follows existing statutes.
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Cleveland
Montgomery Blair
Hayes
BreEcuer
Horace
House of Representatives
Senate
United States
Congress
Washington Republican
Wyoming Territory
Peck
Military Matters Briefs Tie to Cadre Transfers
Lieut D J Craigie of the Twelfth Infantry ordered to conduct to Omaha the recruits for the Fourth Infantry. Capt Charles McClure of the Department of Dakota temporarily on detached duty.
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D. J. Craigie
Twelfth Infantry
Omaha
Fourth Infantry
Charles McClure
Department of Dakota
General Peck dies after long service in Mexican and Civil Wars
Major General John J. Peck, veteran of the Mexican and Civil Wars, died in Syracuse at 68. A West Point graduate of 1843 ranked eighth in his class with Grant and Franklin. He won praise from Worth and Scott, fought in 37 engagements, led a crucial Williamsburg brigade, and honored the siege of Suffolk with steadfast defense before his death.
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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
West Wyoming Waifs and Town Happenings
The report notes Evanston hosts a shooting club and tree planting by Evanstonians while Green River supports a baseball club and a judged death of Judge J W Van Myers. It mentions "way up" dances at Lar amie and a brighter business outlook, with a Mail contract debate citing $14 000 as too small and $40 000 paid to former contractors.
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Evanston
Green River
Laramie
J. W. van Myers
London Hair Color Restorer Praised By Wilson City Resident
A Wilson citizen from M C D cites a long cured scalp condition using London Hair Color Restorer. He reports his wife’s hair regrew its natural color and stopped shedding after using the product, and he orders a dozen bottles by express for others. The remedy is advertised at 75 cents per bottle through Dr Swayne & Son and listed wholesale agents.
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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 Practice in Cheyenne Wyoming
D M Laughlin and M Laver appear as sworn attorneys in Cheyenne Wyoming. W R Strele, attorney at law, maintains an office in the Carey Block. The notice lists professional activity and location details for legal representation in the region.
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Carey Block
Shortest direct route to Washington and Baltimore travels
The article touts the fastest direct route to Washington and Baltimore with connections to Richmond Lynchburg Norfolk Philadelphia New York Boston and the East. It highlights elegant coaches luxury hotels scenic mountain valley views and historical sites along the line. Through tickets baggage checks and sleeping car info are available at major ticket offices.
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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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W.R. Strele
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