Western notices and political notes across the era
A collage of brief items: Russian Mennonites leave Berlin for the United States. James Patten confirmed Indian Agent for Shoshone Agency. trade with Manitoba grows. Perry Meiggs loss impacts Peru. Texas reports Thomas J. Pigrim death and early Sunday schools. Illinois livestock disease hipporhinorhea. a long society title in Washington. Bernard Slama to receive compensation for a railroad injury. brief financial and political notes on Turkey, Great Western Insurance, Pennsylvania election results, and U.S. political maneuvering. Also military department reorganization and Hayes reception anecdotes. British stance on neutrality amid international tension and India’s empire.
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Berlin
United States
Tin Senate
James 8. Patten
Wyoming
Manitoba
Peru
Henry Meiggs
Texas
Thomas J. Pigrim
San Felipe
Austin County
Illinois
the Sons and Daughters of Moses
Washington Colored Society
Bernard Slama
Long Island
Clark W. Upton
Great Western Insurance Company
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Sterret
Supreme Judge
Trunkey
Bartley
Greenback
Winton
Prohibition
Tunkey
Butlen
House
Smalls
Ihouse
South Carolina
Washington
Judiciary Committee
Atlantic
New England
New York
West Point
O. H. Jones
Adams
Jones
Hayes
Earl of Baconsfield
Disraeli
Great Britain
Russi
Turkey
India
Abolish City Government Promoted as White Elephant
The Leader argues to abolish the city government as a white elephant costing about fifty thousand dollars annually plus fines and licenses. It proposes re-enacting the 1871 Town Incorporation Act with amendments to run water works and fire protection without extra tax burden, detailing sections on organization, officers, fines, and salaries.
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Cheyenne
Hiw
Soldiers Voter Restrictions In Territorial Law
Reader A Lugislation asks if soldiers may vote in the Territory and cites a U S Revised Statutes excerpt. The text states no officer soldier seaman or other person in the army or navy may vote in a Territory by virtue of service unless the Territory has been his permanent domicile for six months.
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United States
A. Lugislaton
Army
City charter amendment to curb excess spending proposed
A Cheyenne reader urges stripping the city’s costly administration by limiting single expenditures to 2000 dollars unless two thirds of taxpayers approve larger sums at special elections. The author says such reform would curb robbery and save thousands annually, offering relief from the city’s extravagant “white elephant.”
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Cheyenne
The
Leader
What Pro-Rating Means in Railroad Rates
An explanation from the Denver Times on Chaffee’s bill to force pro-rating among Union Pacific, Kansas Pacific and Denver Pacific. it argues pro-rate would not help the Denver or Kansas Pacific lines and would divert traffic to Omaha, increasing costs by about 22 percent for certain routes. It uses Ogden to Chicago and Ogden to St. Louis as examples. The piece emphasizes that pro-rating would drive through travel and freight away from Kansas Pacific and Denver Pacific.
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Congress
Chaffee
Union Pacific
Kansas
Denver Pacific
Denver Times
Kansas Pacific
Pacific
Ogden
Chicago
Union
Denver
Cheyenne
Omaha
K.P
U.P
St. Louis
Cheyenme
Mo. Vit
Kearney
St. Joe
Kansas City
New Great Seal Engraved For State Department
Julius Baumgarten, engraver of the city, completed a new great seal of the United States for the State Department in Washington. It is the only seal made for the department since the original, and replaces the old seal that wore out after a century. The new seal is of English steel, 24 inches in diameter and an inch thick, smooth except for the eagle and the inscription Pluribus Unum. It will be sent to Washington in a few days to be attached to the machine used with the seal.
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Julius Baumgarten
United States
State Department
Washington
Philadelphia Ledger
A Man Who Saw a Mule Die
A Virginia Nevada Chronicle reader recalls a Wyoming mining camp tale about misused supplies. An honest narrator describes buying dried apples for a mess in 1850, piling up pans and lard cans as the pot overflows, and a mule dying in a comical explosion after meatlike fruit waste leads to reward confusion and a hanging.
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Gumbert & Webber
Mr. Daniels
Yuba
Santa Clara
Sacramento Union
Virginia
Nev
Chronicle
Public Sale of Goldsmith Maid Fails at Kansas City Fair
A famed trotting mare named Goldsmith Maid was showcased for sale on a Kansas City street during the fair. Only a few insiders knew her value while the auctioneer offered no guarantees beyond title. The bid topped at thirty dollars, and the mare was bid in and returned to Old Charley as spectators laughed at the ruse.
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National Live Stock Journal
Kansas City
Springfield
Charley
Utah Proposal Seeks Deseret Statehood and Equal Rights
Delegate Cannon introduces a bill for Utah Territory to become a state named Deseret with republican governance and equal civil rights, excluding Indians not taxed. It requires no slavery or involuntary servitude except as punishment for crime after conviction and guarantees religious liberty, prohibiting molestation for worship.
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Cannon
Utah
Deseret
United States
Ilis
Ex Senator Morton Remembered as Tender Family Man
The eulogy portrays Oliver I. Morton as more than a political figure, detailing a rare, enduring tenderness at home. His wife and children are shown joining his public strength with intimate devotion, his wife’s devotion described as the richest love, and his family’s farewell marked by deep filial affection and grief.
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Bayliss
Oliver I
Morton
David
Jonathan
Price Fluctuation Sparks Debate Over Silver Dollar Worth
The Detroit Free Press questions who would guarantee the value of a 4124 grain silver dollar as prices swing, risking debt payments on a gold basis and prompting concern over monetary stability.
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The
Detroit Free Press
Proclamation for Thanks Giving by Wyoming Governor
Governor John M Thayer designates November 29 1877 as Thanksgiving Day urging Wyoming residents to abstain from work and attend worship and home prayer in gratitude for divine blessings. Signed in Cheyenne November 16 1877 with the territorial seal and secretary endorsement.
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John M. Thayer
Wyoming
Cheyenne
United States
Joan M. Thayex
Cattle Seizure Highlights Transit Law Enforcement
About six carloads of cattle were seized on the Chicago and Alton road roughly 150 miles from Chicago for violating the rest feed and water requirement after 28 hours in transit. Officers notified the shipper, who failed to move the cattle, prompting seizure by the U S marshal. The note warns of penalties totaling four to five thousand dollars to enforce proper treatment of animals in transit.
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Surpress
Chicago and Alton Road
Chicago
United States
Pro rata case argued in Omaha Circuit Court
The pro rata case brought by the Kansas Pacific and Denver Pacific Railroads against the Union Pacific was argued in the United States Circuit Court at Omaha on Thursday. Representatives included Judge A. J. Poppleton and Rogers and Wright for the Union Pacific, with Judge Usher Holmes and J. M. Woolworth for the Kansas Pacific and Denver Pacific.
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Kansas Pacific
Denver Pacific
Union Pacific
United States
Omaha
A. J. Poppleton
That City
Messrs. Rogers and Wright
Iowa
Usher
Lawrence
Kansas
Holmes
New York
J. M. Woolworth
December 5 set for constitution vote and legislative election
Tax indications suggest Secrets will be unsure on the new constitution to be voted December 5. On that day the Legislature will elect a United States Senator to succeed Gordon, with some battle over this choice.
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United States
Gordon
French Government Rift Deepens Under Bonapartist Pressure
President MacMahon's faction faces total Bonapartist and clerical control as they fear German and Italian pressure. MacMahon's resignation would end their bid to govern France, but the threat of force has restrained them.
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Macmahon
France
Germany
Italy
Cabinet session outlines department matters for president’s message
The cabinet session yesterday centered on issues under department heads and the president will select topics for consideration in his forthcoming regular session message.
Utah Divorce Chain Proposed to Move Courts
Senator Dawes has introduced a bill to transfer all divorce business in Utah from Territorial courts to the United States District Court prompting congressional scrutiny of the ongoing Utah divorce scandal.
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Utah
Congress
Dawes
United States District Court
Garfield Speech Declared Best Finance Oration in Congress
Monday Garfield delivered a finance speech lauded as the best in Congress. It was praised for style clarity and brilliant logic, marking a decisive moment in American fiscal debate.
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Garfield
American Congress
Silence on silver bill stalls in Washington
In Washington the silver bill is thought unlikely to be disposed of this session as committee quorums are hard to gather for discussion.
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Washington
Corron Data Shows 4 Percent Drop in Aggregate Production
Department of Agriculture returns indicate a four percent reduction in total production from last year despite favorable picking conditions. The report implies broader agricultural trends and potential impacts on markets and rural economies.
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Department of Agriculture
Paris Correspondent Predicts Impending Civil War
A Paris-based correspondent says civil war is imminent, estimating a matter of weeks or days. The blunt forecast underscores political tension and potential upheaval.
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Paris
Montenegrin Assault Dams Antevari Fort Amid Bombardment
Report notes that Montenegrins seized most Antevari defenses except the main fort which suffered bombardment. In a separate item, the Senate Finance Committee debated the silver bill for two hours yesterday with no decision reached.
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Antevari
Senate Finance Committee
Sunnavor Davis Speech Receives Modest Attention on Treasury Discrepancies
Sunnavor Davis delivered a long speech outlining Treasury discrepancies but the remarks attracted little attention or interest from the audience. The report notes a subdued reaction and limited immediate impact on ongoing discussions.
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Sunnavor Davis
Treasury
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Oregon
Ynen
Senate
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