Editorial sketch of world affairs and New York unrest
The column spoofs European politics and figures, notes the resignation of EpwWaArp F. BeALE as U S Minister to Austria, and cites editorials on Russia France Turkey and Greece. It laments horse cruelty, praises Turkish victories, mocks Miss Kingsbury murder, and criticizes Albanys riotous push for a million dollar capitol bill despite public opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Nov
Fyance
la Lanterne
Rochefort
Chico
Cal
EpwWaArp F. Beale
Washington
U. S
Austria
London Times
MacMahon
France
Times
New York Herald
Perkins
Eli Perkins
Timor
Long Island
Chamberlain
Grund
Miss Kingsbury
Oregon
William Payne
Cain
New York
William M. Tweed
Albany
Hive
The Russian Situation and the Turkish War
The piece argues Russia suffers a defeat to the infidel Turk and questions why Turks are deemed infidels. It notes England’s shifting stance, Russian overconfidence, and Turkish gains, with speculation on Danube crossings, possible Kishinev peace, and the unlikely yet possible surge toward St Petersburg under Mahomed’s banner. England’s rejoicing contrasts with wary diplomacy among powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Turkey
England
Russia
Dryden
Adrianople
Danube
Bukharest
Kishinev
Mahomed
Constantinople
Seraglio
St. Petersburg
Mohamed
Debate Over Custer Battlefield Remains
The editorial weighs Sheridan's proposal to move Custer fight remains for reinterment against Gen. Crittenden's objection. It praises Crittenden's stance that the fallen soldiers should rest where they lie, arguing they died shoulder to shoulder and would prefer to remain in place. The piece contrasts Spartan resolve with the urge to relocate the remains.
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Sheridan
Crittenden
Gen. Crittenden
Mary Clemmers Push for Wives in Congress
A focus on Mary Clemmers advocacy for congressmen to bring their wives to Washington. The text notes her unusual stance and suggests lawmakers should be wary of her influence, though the motive is unclear. It references past patterns of congressmen visiting without spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clemmer
Mary
Washington
The Czar Faces A New European Move At Adrianople
A satirical column questions Russia's plan to push toward Adrianople and subjugate the Turkish realm. It jests at Czarist aims, notes reactions of the Powers, and cites Mark Twain's failed New York lecture as a foil to imperial grandstanding.
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Adrianople
Russia
St. Petersburg
Patti
Aimee
Alexis
Russias
Rumili
Mark Twain
New York
Europe
Billy Button and the Deadwood Times Editor
A satire heavy in tone centers on Billy Button the so called fool and his bond with the Deadwood Times editor. The piece mocks Button as a penniless swashbuckler who laments his lot while blaming others and extols truth in an ironic portrait of territorial satire. It also discusses a separate ship launching disaster at Chester Pennsylvania with blamed supervisor John Fountain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Button
Wyoming Territory
Deadwood Only Times
William
Billy
the Times
Deadwood
William Button
Button
Fort Pierre
Cheyenne
Black Hills
Medias
Rockford
Saratoga
John Rouch & Sons
Chester
John Roach and Sons
Peking
Tokio
John Fountain
John Roach & Sons
Delaware
John Roach & Son
Water works must be built now to spare Cheyenne
The Cheyenne forward news urges immediate construction of water-works to protect the growing city from fire risk. It warns against delay, notes existing steam engine capabilities but insufficient water, and proposes private contract or monopoly under safeguards to secure a reliable supply. The piece emphasizes common sense and decisive action by citizens and leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Plains
Joss
Pat
Erin
Spring Creek mining prospects in Hill City district
On Spring Creek in the Hill City district Clark & Co have 1300 feet of side ditch with water turned in and a 33 foot fall in 1500 feet. Claims nearby show gravel six feet beneath the surface with gold averaging about twelve cents per pan. Sluicing planned around June first as Burch & Co and Clark & Co employ eight men each. District opening expected by June 16 as pros pects look favorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Creek
Hill City
Clark & Co
Burch & Co
Messrs
Black Hills Herald
New road to Gayville reopened via South Deadwood route
The old Gayville road, altered by miners earlier, was reopened Saturday by C IE Sheldon and associates of South Deadwood after two months of hard work. The hill route is now considered inferior, with the new road described as in good order and better than both the hill and toll roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gayville
South Deadwood
Sheldon
Local mob violence and political vengeance referenced
The piece condemns southern mob violence in the name of local self government after a Judge Chisholm is murdered. It notes the 17 year old Cornelia Chisholm wounded while trying to shield her father and later dying from medical neglect and tetanus. It cites reactions to Fred Douglass and Brigham Young coverage, praise for Republican support for colored citizens, a Baltimore Philadelphia AME delegation visit to the President, and mentions George Fletcher and Jack Reynolds as murder cases, finishing with Bismarck’s Berlin arrival and council summons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississipri
Chisholm
Cornelia Chisholm
Guil Grene
Tetanus
Miss Chisholm
United States
France
Fred Devauass
Baltimore
Washingtonian
Douglass
Fred Douglass
Washingtonians
Capitol
The
Salt Lake Herald
New York Herald
Salt Lake Tribune
Brigham Young
Salt Lake
Herald
Philadelphia
African Methodist Episcopal Church
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the Czar
the City Water-Works
George W. Fletcher
Weare
George
Jack Reynolds
Molly Maguire
Pennsylvania
Bismarck
Berlin
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