Morton E Post Nominated for Congress by Wyoming Democrats
Morton E Post, of Cheyenne, received the territorial Democratic nomination as delegate to Congress at Green River by acclamation with a projected thousand-vote margin. The convention adopted a platform, honored Post with unanimous nomination, and praised his long service in Wyoming politics including earlier terms in Laramie County and the legislative council.
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Ender
Green River
Chas. F. Miller
Laramie County
John Co
Friend
Carbon County
Messrs
Conmor
Albany
Queely
Carbon
Baird
Laramie
Andrews
Johnson
Bennett
Uinta
Webber Connor
Baker
Scrymier
Miller
Blydenburgh
Briggs
Kelly
Carwite
Davis
Cater
Kabis
Conroy
Coad
Murrin
Farrel
Sweetwater
Shriver
Shuster
Clegg
Jones
Aiita
Uumer
Post
Homer
Connor
Mr. Homer
J. ©. Friend
Messrs. Glover and Reel
Connor and
Holliday
Johnson and Blake
Slocker
van Carter
Beck
John
Morton ,E. Post
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Monroe County
New York
Colorado
St. Joseph
Plains
Dakota
Legislative Council
A. H. Swan
Post’s Work as Wyoming Territorial Delegate Highlighted
The article extols Mr. Post for indefatigable effort in establishing mail routes and securing appropriations. It notes routes from Bordeaux to Fort Fetterman, Fort Laramie to Central Springs, Hat Creek to Spearfish City, Cheyenne to Silver Crown, and Fort Laramie to Hartville, plus preservation of a daily Cheyenne to Hatreek route. It cites a $25,000 appropriation for Fort McKinney and double seed distribution to prevent losses, while praising his responsive handling of inquiries and claims from Wyoming residents.
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Congress
Post
Fort Laramie
Hartville
Cheyenne
Hatreek
Fort McKinney
Wyoming
Washington
Raum Expected to Resign as Internal Revenue Chief
Washington October 6 It is believed Internal Revenue Commissioner Raum will retire soon whether he wins election to Davis seat or not Folger has sought Raum removal and the two officials have clashed due to Raum's long absence Reports say Raum resigned at Garfield's request then asked withdrawal but it was denied Baum is holding the post until the resignation is accepted
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Washington
Internal Revenue
Raum
Davis
Folger
Garfield
Baum
Ohio Crops Estimates From State Threshing Returns
The Ohio state commissioner of the U S department of agriculture reports threshing totals from all counties. Wheat 45 787 811 bushels, rye 406 151, oats 18 4485 779, barley 1 337 309, corn 87 005 280, potatoes 8 900 000, sweet potatoes 100 percent average crop.
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Ohio
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington
Mob Kills Suspect After Preliminary Confession
In Anniston Alabama on October 6 a mob overpowered sheriff's guards and fatally harmed John Brooks a Black man accused of brutalizing a girl on the town outskirts. Brooks had confessed at a preliminary trial and was jailed in Jacksonville before the mob seized him.
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Anniston
Ala
John Brooks
Jacksonville
Sells Bros sue Chicago and Northwestern for 30000
Columbus Ohio Oct 6 Sells Bros sue Chicago and Northwestern railway for 30000 claiming damage and failure to transport their circus and menagerie to Iowa points in July last The suit seeks compensation for losses and disruption of the tour with the parties named as defendants.
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Columbus
Ohio
Sells Bros
Chicago & Northwestern Railway Company
Iowa
Toast Master Wins Cambridgeshire Handicap Trial at Kempton
At Kempton Park the Cambridgeshire handicap trial was won by Toast Master with Goggle second Theophrates third and Keene's Golden Gate unplaced. Also, contrary to reports, Mexican minister Fomero did not resign and will return to Washington in a week.
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Lindon
Kempton Park
Cambridgeshire
Toast Master
Goggle
Theophrates
Keene
Golden Gate
Museum Manager Receives Frank James Offer
In Pittsburgh on October 6 the museum manager telegraphed Frank James offering five thousand dollars for ten weeks under his management.
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Pittsburgh
Frank James
Three Men Trapped in Sewer Trench Kill One
In Omaha on October 6 a trench cave in a sewer line trapped three men. William McGraw was killed instantly while two others were rescued with unknown injuries. Local authorities investigated the accident at the construction site.
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Omaha
Neb
Wm. McGraw
Frank James surrenders in Missouri seeks amnesty
A Jefferson City special reports Frank James mails a surrender to Gov. Crittenden dated Oct 1 in St Louis. He asks for mercy, cites his wife and children, and hopes to restore his name. James appears before the governor, then surrenders in Independence and will face a hearing in Kansas City.
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Kansas City
Jefferson City
Frank James
Jesse
Independence
Missouri
J. W. Edwards
Sedalia
James
Crittenden
Ile
Wisconsin
Judas
Railroads to Meet on Pool Percentage in Colorado
Chicago Oct 6 The general managers of the Union Pacific Burlington Atchison Topeka Santa Fe and Denver Rio Grande will meet Monday to discuss pool percentage between Missouri river points and Denver Two prior conferences failed when Union Pacific demanded Burlington build another road in Colorado It is believed UP has dropped that demand and a pool may be formed
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Chicago
Union Pacific
Burlington, Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Denver & Rio Grande
Missouri River
Denver
Burlington
Colorado
Telegraph Offices to Consolidate in Chicago?
A Chicago report claimed Mutual Union and Western Union offices would consolidate and employees planned a strike, but officials denied any consolidation plans. The Mutual Union runs 75 operators with 65 000 monthly revenue while Western Union has 200 operators and 58 000 monthly revenue.
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Chicago
Mutual Union
Western Union
New York
Mutual Union Company
Mutual and Western Union
Colonel Clowry
Chapman
The
Mutual
Not a Betting Man
New York wagers pressure Edward and Swiveller after Prank Work's team race. Eastman and Vanderbilt challenge a $10,000 to $5,000 bet they cannot trot another mile in 2 18. Knapp agrees to cover half the wager if Work lends his team. Vanderbilt dismisses the bet as bluff as he leaves the track.
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Chicago
New York
Edward and
Swiveller
T. GC. Eastman
Wm. H. Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt
Shepherd I. Knapp
Work
Eastman
Silence is Gold Report On Star Route Bribe Probe
Brewster Cameron refused to reveal timing of a report on an alleged bribe attempt involving Dickson a Star route jury foreman. The matter is under investigation by the attorney general and no further comment was made.
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Washington
Brewster Cameron
Dickson
Star Route
Irish World closes fund for Land League Paris
Funds sent to Ireland and New York totaling 8427548 dollars are remitted by the Irish World. Patrick Egan treasurer reports 17424 dollars sent from Paris and announces the fund is closed as the Land League no longer exists.
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New York
Irish World
Patrick Egan
Land League
Paris
A Marvelous Escape
A fire at Stanton air shaft in Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania destroyed the head house and trapped sixty men in the pits below. Their families arrived quickly as agonized cries filled the scene but all the men were saved. Exits via gangways to the Empire mine proved miraculous.
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Wilkesbarre
Stanton Air Shaft
Empire Mine
Connecticut Democrats Nominate State Ticket at Hartford Convention
The Democratic state convention in Hartford, Oct 4, nominated the slate led by Governor Thomas M. Waller and Lt. Governor George G. Sumner. Other nominees included Secretary of State Ward Northrop, Treasurer Alfred Goodrich, and Comptroller Thomas P. Sanford, with noted confusion during balloting.
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Hartford
Conn
Thos M. Waller
Geo. G Sumner
Ward Northrop
Alfred Goodrich
Thos. P. Sanford
Five Bodies Recovered Tied to Bushes From Wreck
In Vicksburg on October 4, news arrives that the Henry Lowrey passed the wreck of the Lee and found five bodies tied to bushes. A group of bereaved gentlemen traveled today to identify the victims if possible.
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Vicksburg
Ienry Lowrey
Lee
Louisville & Nashville Railroad Annual Meeting Report
The Louisville & Nashville railroad held its annual meeting in Louisville on October 4. The report shows 8,238 miles owned or leased, gross earnings 11,987,744 dollars, operating expenses 7,429,370 dollars, and net earnings 4,558,370 dollars.
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Louisville
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Russell County man bound for Leavenworth grand jury
A. B. Cornell of Russell county Kansas and his Texas star route contract sureties face a Leavenworth grand jury appearance on October 10 on charges of submitting bids under a false name.
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Washington, D. C
A. B. Cornell
Russell County
Kansas
Texas
Leavenworth
Kan
Infernal machine found aimed at Justice Field in Washington
The Graphic's Washington special reports an incident near the Supreme Court building involving an infernal machine sent to Associate Justice Stephen J. Field. A firearm dealer showed a wax-embedded cartridge device concealed in a case that could ignite a matches bundle if opened from the front. The package, traced to a litigant, was opened from behind and contained dangerous components.
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New York
The
Graphic
Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Stephen J. Field
Field
San Francisco
California
Infernal machine on train trips upholding Field rumor
Associate Justice Field of the United States Supreme Court was among passengers on an eastbound train. A mysterious package received January 166 allegedly contained brass heads and appeared to be a torpedo when viewed through a crack. The box was sent to the war department, did not explode, and was later seized as a sensational telegraphic report circulated in Washington.
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Justice Field
United States Supreme Court
San Francisco
Aspinwall
Judge Field
Ile
Judge Lake
War Department
Associated Press
Washington
Obituary: Hon. Robt H. Baker Dies in Racine
Died in Racine Wisconsin on October 5 Honorable Robt H Baker a prominent politician businessman and director of the Union Pacific Railroad passed away this morning leaving a noted public figure and business leader.
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Racine
Wis
Robt, H. Baker
Union Pacific Railroad
Fragments of Cruls comet observed by E K Barnes
This morning at 4 30 E K Barnes discovered the nucleus of Cruls comet split into three unequal fragments with the largest about 15000 miles long and the gap between fragments at least 2000 miles. Barnard noted the nucleus as a strip at least 24000 miles long and 3000 wide.
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Nashville
Tenn
E. K. Barnes
Crul
Systematic Stealing in Pittsburg Flour Mill Firm
Pittsburg, Oct 6 David Barbour longtime general manager and financial superintendent of Marshall Kennedy Co flouring mills has been arrested on larceny charges. He is accused of a twenty year robbery scheme totaling twenty five thousand dollars.
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Pittsburg
Penn
David Barbour
Marshall, Kennedy &Co
Murder in San Francisco as mayoral aide shot by debtor
In San Francisco on October 6 Leopold Furrer, president of the board of supervisors, was shot by William Douchy after refusing to pay a supposed debt. Douchy was sent to the penitentiary to avert possible lynching.
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San Francisco
Yuma
Leopold Furrer
Board of Supervisors
William Douchy
Douchy
Thurlow Weed Illness Sparks Resignation Talk
At Pensacola 56 new yellow fever cases and 3 deaths are reported. In New York Peter Cooper presented views to tariff commissioners. Cloaks and skirts manufacturers Woolstein and Sulzbach erred on a $48,000 loss. Indictments against Williamsport mayor and city council for street maintenance failures.
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Thurlow Weed
Dillon
Pensacola
New York
Peter Cooper
Lewis Woolstein
Jacob Sulzbacher
Jeannette Board of Inquiry
Engand
Khedive
India
Williamsport
Collision at Linden station leaves two dead and injured
A collision between two B&O freight trains at Linden station in Pittsburgh occurred early today. Conductor Ruffner lost a leg and Brakeman Anders was killed.
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Pittsburg
Linden Station
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Ruffner
Anders
Seven Smallpox Cases Found On Ft Wayne Emigrant Train
Health inspector detects seven smallpox cases aboard the Ft Wayne emigrant train arriving from New York in Chicago on Oct 5.
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Chicago
Ft. Wayne
New York
Loot Found in Egypt Sparks Deportation of Adviser
In Egypt large quantities of valuable loot are found at Damanhour and other places prompting the expulsion of the Swiss Nivet, Arahi Pasha's adviser. The khedive will sign a decree tomorrow reversing the coal and petroleum import ban. Several nationalists convicted over the June massacres face execution in Alexandria on Saturday.
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Egypt
Damanhour
Nivet
Arahi Pasha
Khedive
Alexandria
Mission transfer debated at American Board meeting
At Portland on October 5 the American Board of Foreign Missions heard a report on Dakota Indian missions. The committee proposed transferring the work to the American Missionary Association and left details to the presidential committee. Gen Whitlesey spoke for the Indians and the recommendation was adopted.
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Portland
American Board of Foreign Missions
Bartlett
Dartmouth College
Committee On
Dakota Indian Missions
American Missionary Association
15. Whitlesey
Indian Commission
Frank James Surrenders in Durance to Jackson County
Frank James turned himself in to Gay Crittenden at Jefferson City at 5 pm and will be brought to Kansas City tomorrow to face Jackson county authorities. Governor Crittenden says officers will depart tonight with the prisoner. Officials express surprise as no surrender overtures were made and James sought leniency after losing support.
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Kansas City
Frank Janes
Gay
Crittenden
Jefferson City
Jackson County
James
Egyptian Leaders Face Long Preliminary Inquiry
Afghan troops rebel against the Ameer as Suez plans aim to enlarge the canal. Insurgent Arabs attack French posts in Algeria while Arabi Pasha seeks trial by Englishmen, claiming he surrendered to them. In Tacubaya, Mexico, tax collector Hubbs and his wife are attacked by bandits, losing money and life. London faces ministerial consternation over Arch Bishop McCabe’s Irish Catholic hierarchy.
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Ameer
Suez Canal
Algeria
Callao
United States
England
London
Wolseley
Seymour
Arabi Pasha
Tacubaya
Mexico
Frederick Hubbs
McCabe
Local Notices Detail School and Community Meeting Fragments
Fragments from ca sessions reveal notes on a Thursday meeting in Leadville and a Friday pap discussion on school subjects. Mentions include Superintendent additions, district topics, a Blanchard reference, and a Star competition across Pacific ground with a track spur.
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Morton E. Post
Territorial
M. BE. Post
Ohio Crops
Sporting
Fomero
Frank James Moralizing
Ireland
Connecticut
Democrats
Wudgee Kiel
Wathine
the American Board
David Davis
Lil
Inter- Ocean
Sterling, Ill
Miss Burr
Warrenton
N. C
Como
Illinois
Durance
THUR
Mathews
Leadville
M. Sandevals
T. Cro
Blanchardie
E.W. V
Guilermar Miller
F.C. Binger
Tl Company
Ton Pany
Lishment
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