Capitol Criticism by New Supervising Architect
Mr Bxzt1, newly appointed supervising architect, visits Washington and condemns the Capitol, suggesting it must go or be tinkered. The piece discusses Daniel Dana and Holman in relation to presidential prospects and McDonald, noting Dana’s motives may aid McDonald domestically and abroad.
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Bxzt1
Washington
National Capitol
Capitol
Hewitt
New York Sun
Holman
Mr. Dana
McDonald
Tilden
Indiana
Ben Butler seen as main obstacle to Republicans in 1890s era
Charlie Foster claims Ben Butler uses money and labor support to gain power and nearly win Massachusetts governorship, warning the party faces drift from good government. The piece also notes Riddleberger’s defense of Mahone and hints at Virginia’s political loyalties and senate ambitions.
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Charlie Foster
Ben Butler
Massachusetts
Greenbackers
Riddleberger
Mahone
Virginia
Mahonettes
Arthur
Senate
Gorham
Old Dominion
Butler and reform in Massachusetts politics as seen by rival papers
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat praises Ben Butler and notes republican claims of reform while Massachusetts politics face shifts. It mentions 150000 Butler voters being slandered as indecent and hints at quiet changes at the statehouse with "honest reforms" proposed after his defeat.
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Ben Butler
St. Louis Globe- Democrat
West
Massachussetts
Butler
Bay State
Republican Party
State House
Boston
Springfield Republican
Massachusetts
Special Election Set for Carbon County December 10
Acting Governor Morgan issued a writ for a special election in Carbon county on December 10 to fill the legislature vacancy caused by the resignation of John B. Osborne.
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Morgan
Carbon County
John B. Osborne
Met His Match in Cheyenne Lightweight Bout
A Colorado self-proclaimed lightweight champion visited Cheyenne and challenged Wyoming’s champion. After two rounds Colorado led, but Wyoming pressed and knocked him off balance, prompting the Colorado fighter to seek a rival elsewhere. Cheyenne claims the title as the local stronghold for lightweights.
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Cheyenne
Colorado
Wyoming
Sto Grasa
Endorsement for E S N Morgan as Wyoming secretary
A petition circulating among citizens urges President Arthur to reappoint Hon. E. S. N. Morgan as secretary of the Wyoming territory before his term ends. The Boomerang notes Morgan has efficiently handled duties, promoted territory interests, and boosted resources, calling him an excellent, popular official.
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E. S. N. Morgan
Wyoming Territory
Arthur
Morgan
Teaser Dominates at Driving Park in Three Heat Match
Yesterday's driving park race drew about three hundred spectators despite cool wind. Teaser won the main match for 500 dollars a side over Lady, with heat times around 1:20 to 1:19 and 1:17. A scrub race concluded the program, while betting favored Teaser for his half mile track prowess. Brown's Iron Bitters ad ends the notice.
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Teaser
J. W. Page
J. Chase
Hopkins
Wightman
Henker
A Traveler's Story of Restored Health
A Cincinnati lady reports months of travel and medical consultations left her near death until Parker's Ginger Tonic improved her health after three bottles and a careful diet. She hopes the experience helps others.
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Parker
Cincinnati
Washington election early trends and speakership race
Washington letter reports general satisfaction after elections, noting Ohio Indiana New York as key battlegrounds. Discusses speakership contest among Randall Carlisle and Cox, with possible triangular battle and shifting endorsements. Describes a Washington monument ascent and anticipated 1885 dedication ceremony plans.
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Washington
Virginia
New York
Alleghanies
Pennsylvania
Butler
Ohio
Indiana
Cox
Carlisle
Bis
Mr. Randall
Randall
Randell
Washington Monument
Terra Firma
Heaven
Bob Ingersoll
Georgetown
Sugar Loaf Mountain
Frederick
Maryland
Potomac
Chesapeake Bay
Congress
Robert C. Winthrop
Massachusetts
Controversy Over Five Mile Ranch Ends Up In Court
A dispute between Major Talbot and John F Halstead over ownership of the five mile ranch near Fort Russell escalates from a disputed preemption and homestead filings to riot charges and forcible entry. The case moves to district court with a jury demanded and may reach the interior department in Washington.
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Major Talbot
John F. Halsted
Halstead
Section 10
Township 14
Halsted
Talbot
Fort Russell
Hank Teller
Fisher
Corlett
Rosendale
Baird
Campbell
Carroll
Interior Department
Washington
A Run on Gray and Pearse's For Dr King's Discovery
A rush crowds Gray and Pearse's Drug Store for Dr King's New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds. Trials are free for asthma bronchitis hoarseness and throat lung ailments at the store, regular size one dollar.
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Gray & Pearse’s
Dr. King’s
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Ad Claims Wonders
Antiquated advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a universal cure for burns bruises cuts ulcers fever sores salt rheum cancers piles chilblains corns tetter chapped hands and skin eruptions. Guaranteed to cure or money refunded, price 25 cents, sold by Gray & Pearse.
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Gray & Pearse
Notice of final proof for land claim at Cheyenne
Benjamin A Mills files for final proof on his claim to the northwest quarter of section 21 township 18 north range 62 west. Witnesses named are Charles W Perry Thomas M Herrick John B Leatsch and Harvey M Babbitt all of Little Horse creek Wyo. Proof to be made before the register and receiver at Cheyenne Wyoming on December 28 1883.
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Cheyenne
Wyoming
Benjamin A. Mills
Range
Charles W. Perry
Thos. M. Herrick
John B. Leatsch
Harvey M. Babbitt
Little Horse Creek
Wye
Eva
W. Mann
Register
Cheyenne Tease Sparks Poet’s Sudden End
A Cheyenne humorous piece mocks pink tea fads and a poet’s overdose on satire. The coroner’s verdict follows a volle of local jests as Cheyenne merchants and politicians are noted.
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Wheekly Leater
J. B. Morrow
Westerday
LENOX
Bucklen
LmApEr
Hic Jacet
Laramie
Leaper
Warren’s
Dunham
Converse
Omaha
First National Bank of
Union Pacific Railroad
Boyd
Paxton
Ed. Creighton
Union Pacific
Omaha Bee
Sunset Cox
House of Representatives
Tenkins & Ross
Casperson Electric Lamp
Sixteenth Street
First National Bank
J. S. Collins
Geo. A. Draper
Ferguson Street
Missouri River
Ira L. Fredendall
Montgomery & Cory
Denver, Colo
Ats
Wyoming Copper
Fairbank
Defioce
Wyoming Copper Company
Wxc
Megars
Denver
Sirsa
National Bank
Mall
A,t
Babbi
Core
Dai
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