Liberty in religion and editor changes in 1883 notes
Weekly Leader lists Father Hyacinthe's New York address urging liberty in religion. Isaac H. Bromnery named editor in chief of the New York Commercial Advertiser. Rockford Register reports a 92 year old victim of adversity. Townsfolk predict a very cold winter with frost to four feet. Col. James Houston explains fortune making with a public need. President elects and speakers stir talk of shared power amid several hopefuls. SuAkon brags of debts cut from nine to three million while claiming assets above ten million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac H. Bromnery
The
New York Tribune
New York Commercial Advertiser
Political chatter and Kansas election colors noted
SenaToR Wade Hampton urges an eastern man for president and a western man for vice president, declining the VP nomination. Kansas bans fail to curb saloons without enforcing city leadership. Randall’s camp reportedly gains. Watterson downplays Randall. Gov Guick of Kansas indicates no reelection and predicts two of seven districts to favor Republicans amid redistricting and trade-club activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade Hampton
Alabama
Speech in Washington on Mahone and the South
Smimon Cammmron tells a Washington interviewer that Senator Mahone’s beating does not kill him. He argues Mahone is strong and right, notes Virginia Democrats’ failure to honor state debt, and predicts political consequences for the South and North. He warns the South’s stance may harden future politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smimon Cammmron
Washington
Mahone
Virginia
Danville
Merino Bucks Sought by Wyoming Dress Makers
Bronzes Very Fine at Rooves and Troxell's offer very fine merino bucks for children sizes on a Saturday. Inquiries may be addressed to Daniel Thomas in Egbert Wyoming.
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Young
Daniel Thomas
Egbert
Wyo
Indictments Grow and Constitutional Question Arises in District Court
In Saturday's Daily Leader district court reconvened with Judge Sener presiding. A notable constitutional issue emerged over whether common law can be used in criminal cases absent statutory crime, as the demurrer in Territory vs. P. C. Cotton challenges the definition of attempt to obtain money under false pretenses as a crime. The day saw multiple actions including demurrers, defaults, a divorce decree for Cogshell vs Cogshell, and four new indictments sealed by the grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sener
Grand Jury
Pottar
Territory of
Wyoming
Charles Blackmoor
T. M. Fisher
Joyce
Jone F. E. Warren
Carroll
Lord Ullin
Ulva
Lochyle
Curt Boatman
Mr. Warren
P. C. Cotton
Stewart
United States
Chancellor Kent
Supreme Court of the
Andrew Johnson
Dred Scott
Supreme Court
A. A. Calland
Margaret Remington
Newsletter Bros
Sparhawk Bros
Burlock & Co
Cogshell
Speakership Battle Gathers Steam in Washington
Washington letters from November 19 1883 report a crowded field in the race for speaker with Randall Cox and Carlisle leading contenders. The piece notes headquarters at the Ebbitt Willard's and Metropolitan, estimates of votes, and the White House redecorations as Lenox Arthur shapes the residence.
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Weshington
Washington
Randall
Ebbitt
Keifer
Tilden
Randsl
Cox
Willard’s
Ohio
New York
Carlisle
Tammany
Converse
Morrison
Eaton
Springer
Blaeburn
Dornheimer
White House
Great East Room
Arthur
Lenox
Stylish Clothing and Opera Glasses Reach Cheyenne
A large Cheyenne display offers cowhick and whitcomb garments for stylish clothing, opera glasses for hire and sale at Roopes and Troxell’s alongside toilet articles, presenting the largest stock to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowhick & Whitcomb’s
Roopes & Troxell’s
Cheyenne
Deer and rabbits plentiful near Utah Central line
The Chronicle reports abundant game along the Utah Central between Mona and Juab with deer seen near the railroad and rabbits plentiful enough to be killed by rocks. New snow may push more game from the mountains, providing local hunting without long travel.
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Utah Central
Mona
Juab
Chronicle
Warm Springs Hotel Progress Reported by Cadwell
W H Cadwell of Warm Springs visited the city and reports steady progress on the new Warm Springs hotel. The structure will measure 34 by 88 feet, rise two and a half stories, and provide thirty rooms for about one hundred guests with ample offices and dining rooms. Foundations are completed and construction on the main building has begun, to be finished in metropolitan style with oil and varnish.
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W. H. Cadwell
Warm Springs
Hale
Highway robber Alfred Knight captured at Fort Collins
Alfred Knight, who held up a man at the Seven Mile ranch north of Rock Creek and escaped on a stolen horse, is jailed in our county. Captured at Fort Collins by Morgan Knadler Sam Phillips and Sheriff P Sweeny, he arrived in Laramie last night in Knadler’s custody. He faces highway robbery and horse stealing charges and could share a $500 reward with the three rescuers if convicted.
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Seven-Mile
Rock Creek
Our
Alfred Knight
Fort Collins
Messrs
Morgan Knadler
Sam Phillips
Laramie
P.sweeny
Larimer County
Colorado
Knadler
Nebraska Notes: Crop, transport, and crime items
Otoe county apple crop reaches about 20000 bushels. Nebraska City News reports a fatal malady among local horses. Cedar Rapids Era notes burning corn for fuel is sinful yet common. Ducks and geese scarce along the Platte above Hastings. Sioux City & Pacific plans extend 100 miles more in northern Nebraska. Peat beds ten to thirty feet deep found in Custer county promising cheap fuel. Cherry county cattleman Mr. Chamberlain reports a blooded cow dropped three calves, two thriving. Plattsmouth river channel near Fremont shows increased water between islands. Meridian post office discontinued in Jefferson county after long local service. Burlington & Missouri train Akron to McCook 143 miles in 180 minutes, averaging over 50 mph. Kid Wade horse theft gang active. six captured, others pursued in Cuming county.
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Cedar Rapids
Platte
Hastings
Sioux City & Pacific Road
Nebraska
Custer County
Chamberlain
Cherry County
Plattsmouth
Fremont
Big Island
Meridian
Jefferson County
Burlington & Missouri
Akron
McCook
Reward Offered for Capturing Stock Crime Suspects
A group of cattle firms and partners posted a 500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in branding stealing or killing stock belonging to them. Named parties include J M Carey & Bro Converse Cattle Company Henry A Blair Gilenvist Plunkett & Windsor Powder River Live Stock Company Union Cattle Company J W Hammond Thomas & Page Dater & Company Guthrie Hord & Company Benjamin Weaver & Company Goldschmidt Fisher & Company Wm Gunterman Peters & Alston A H Swan Swan Land and Cattle Company Davis & Robins oeane & deBillier Cattle Company The Pratt & Ferris Cattle Company Hanna Anderson & Campbell.
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J. M. Carey & Bro
Converse Cattle Company
Henry A. Blair
Gilenvist
Plunkett & Windsor
Powder River Live Stock Company
Union Cattle Company
J. W. Hammond
Thomas & Page
Dater & Company
Guthrie, Hord & Company
Benjamin, Weaver & Company
Gold
Fragmentary political snippet hints at nominations and regional splits
The readable lines suggest a 1940s era political dispute with mentions of a governor, nominations in the east and west, and a speaker named Logan. The text is incomplete, offering only fragments about party preferences and regional support.
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Weekly Leader
Father Hyacinthe
Rockford Register
CoLonst
James Houston
California
Emerson
SuAkon
San Francisco
Kansas
Leavenworth
Atchison
Topeka
Gramercy Park
Watterson
Guick
Chicago
Haskell
Lawrence
Icme
Cowhick & Whitcomb's
Rooves & Troxell’s
Daily Leader
District Court
Rhopess & Troxell’s
Warm Springs Hotel
Limbo
Nebraska Notes
Otoe County
Nebraska City
Kid Wade
Cuming County
Royal Baking Powder Co
Andrew
Andrews
Royal
Petar Cottier
Department of Agriculture
Buya
Colliers Analysis
Dept. of Agriculture
DJE
Andrews & Co
Thomas Lydon
J P Harkins
Peter Collier
Dept of Agriculture
Collier
Pearl
Royal Co
Chatll
HN GE
E. Water St
Milwaukee
Michigan Ave
Skinner Bros. & Wright
Cor. Lawrence and
16Th Sts
Denver, Colo
LT A. Kent
Miele
Great Britain
Ireland
Europe
S. Bon
Great Shoe House
Bart
ATE ‘Rr & Findings
Meanoh
Teller Ole
Tur Steel
Vania
Tam
Mur
Madd Society of
Michelian
Turing City
Tennessee
Mussel Shoals
High
Ter
Whi
Iron Field
Ling
Benjamin
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