Ute War News: Crook and Thornburgh Actions Across Frontier
Dispatches report Gen Crook advancing toward the Ute country as Thornburgh’s expedition argues over force size. Telegraphs note Meeker and Colorado officials overestimated orders and that Thornburgh faced cautious silence from Ute leaders. Reports cite troop movements, Indian tensions, and pleas for arms from Governor Pitkin.
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Denver
Chicago
Thornburgh
Pitkin
Pope
Leadville
Battle of Milk River Hailed as Merritt Forces Reach Relief
A dramatic Civil War era dispatch from Milk River reports Indians surrounding Union troops, heavy fire from commanding bluffs, and a desperate defense. Capt. Dodge and Lieut Hughes arrive after a 35 mile night march to bolster trenches. Casualties include Maj. Thornburgh and several soldiers. relief by Gen. Merritt is imminent as cheers greet the incoming reinforcements.
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New York
Herald
Washington
Schurz
Colorado
The
War and Indian Departments
Interior Department
White River Agency
Whipple
Chicago
Pope
Crook
Department of the Platte
Col
Gilbert
Third Cavalry
Hunter
Grant
Sheridan
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas
Morrow
Victoria
Ojocaliente
Marco
Dodge City
Kan
Nineteenth Infantry
Spencer
Fort Lyon
Fort Dodge
Eighteenth Infantry
Bradford
Otero
New Mexico
Lake City
Gov
Pitkin
Ouray
Rawlins
Aaron Bergly
Dixon
George Gordon
Thornburgh
Sbergly
Payne
Snake River
Peck
Bear River
Bergly
Gen. Merritt
Fortification Creek
Battle Field
Milk River
Dodge
Lieut Hughes
Ninth Cavalry
Capt. Dodge
Erser
F Company
Fort Russell
Fifth Cavalry
Cherry
Major, Thornburgh
Paddocks
Co. D
Lawson
Capt
Maj
Hins
Chernburgh
Dolan
Company IF
McKinstry
McKee
Merritt
Fourth Infantry
McGuire
Capt. Payne
Lieut. Paddock
Dr. Grimes
Company F
John Merrill
Red Sutcliffe
John McDonald
Jay
T. Gibbs
John Heaxy
Emil Kursman
Eugene Patterson
Frank Simmons
Eugene Schickedonz
Wm. Esser
Gottlieb Steiger
Nicholas Heeney
Thomas Lynch
Fred Bernhard
E. Muller
Bergt
Jas. Montgomery
Sergt
Allen Lupton
Corp
F. Eichwurger
Frank Hunter
Jas. Conway
John Crowley
W. H. Clark
Orlando Durand
Thos
Ferguson
Lewis
Edward Lavelle
Willard Mitchell
John Mahoney
Jos. Patterson
Wm. Schubert
Thomas MacNamara
Marcus Hanson
Jos
Budka
John Donavan
Teamsters
Thomas Cain
Nelson
Lowry
Political Outlook in Ohio and New York
The Times notes a moral for New York from Ohio campaign conduct. As the closing week nears, Ohio campaign leaders overestimated success while underestimating opponents. State ticket majorities appear to shrink to a third of prior claims and the legislature seems more doubtful. Separately, Mersis Thomas and Lindenmeier opened a Fort Collins billiard parlor with top tables and modern features. Lindenmeier is a noted Cheyenne host. Thomas is a popular billiard figure in Fort Collins.
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New York
the Times
Ohio
Columbus
Mersis, Thomas & Lindenmeier
Fort Collins
Lindenmeier
Cheyenne
Thomas
Payne News Describes Courage at Brave Little Band Fight
A dramatic report details the defense of a small unit as Captain Dodge’s Colored Boys arrive to repel the assault. The article lists the dead and wounded, praising the bravery and sacrifice of the troops in combat.
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Dodge
Dr Mintin’s Special Medicines Promote Kidney and Liver Relief
Dr Mintin’s medicines promise tested relief for kidney and bladder issues including dropsy Bright’s disease diabetes and gravel. The English Dandelion Pills target biliousness and dyspepsia and are endorsed by Portland and San Francisco druggists as top remedies.
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Dr. Mintie
NASA
Sir Astley Cooper's Vital Restorative advertised cure
An 19th century advertisement touts the "great English remedy" Sir Astley Cooper's Vital Restorative as a safe non quack medicine for nervous debility, seminal weakness, lost manhood, nocturnal emissions, lassitude, and related conditions. It claims dramatic results and offers price details and multiple vendors.
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Astley Cooper
Hurlbut Bros
G. W. Hoyt’s
Aditoms & Glover
Andawly
Mutual Capitalization System Promises Big Returns
Regular incomes, free from business troubles, come from prudent stock investments. The system claims profits from $25 to $225,000 with large gains via concentration of capital. Examples cite a Chidgaugobank cashier, a Milwaukee brewer, and a Savannah gentlewoman earning substantial monthly figures. Adams, Brown & Us., Bankers and Brokers, offer free circulars detailing rules for success in stocks and bonds.
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Chidgaugobank
Milwaukee
Buvannah
Adams, Brown & Us
Broad Street
New York
Barnes
Lake Shore
Financial Union System
Philadelphia
Northwestern
Itck, &Nd
Boston
Michigan Central
St. Paul
Washington
Western Union
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Lackawanna
Western
Iin
St. Louis
Finanglal Union
Alance
Financial Union
Ithamar Dibrell &Co
Bankers and Brokers
New York City
Financial Union Promises High Stock Profits
The article promotes the Financial Union System of stock dealing with Protective Operations claiming large, quick profits. It cites investors from New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Washington and other places showing substantial gains and offers pamphlets with success rules.
Investments solicited by stock operators in New York
Corres pondence from 4 DAMIS MAYNARD & CO. 58 Broadway New York solicits investments from $25.00 upward under insurance system guarantees. No Marginal or Privilege plans offered.
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Jaycoin
Damis Maynard & CO
Broadway
New York
Dawoy
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Telegraphic
Warpath
T Imes
Willians
Fort Omaha
Meeker
Bear Creek
Thornburg
London
Duke of Beaufort
England
Ireland
Conkling
Providence
Sprague
Gordon
Wall St
Simpson & Co
Exchange Place
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