Turkey on Thanksgiving Rumor, Editorial Jest in Press
At this season of the year it is the custom to tell what Russia and others will do with Turkey on or before Thanksgiving. Just at present it looks as though the bird will be knocked into pie. After all his years of hard work, John S. Cleveland left no property. It is reflecting upon such things as this that sustains the rising young editors of the hour in their arduous labors.
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Russia
John S. Cleveland
The
Hour
Colquitt Leads Georgia With Record 75000 Majority
The Albany Democratic paper notes Colquitt’s 75,000 Georgia gubernatorial majority as the largest ever, while the Argus counters that in November 1861 the state’s vote was unanimous for Jefferson Davis, signaling a contested election record.
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Colquitt
Georgia
Argus
Albany Times
Jefferson Davis
John Morrissey Realigns Within Democratic Faction
In New York Morrissey breaks with anti Tammany forces and backs John Kelley at the St Louis convention. The feud between Morrissey and Kelley over Tilden and Reform highlights a strong anti Tilden current within the party. Morrissey’s move signals the decline of the old boss influence even with advantageous position.
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John Morrisey
New York
John Kelley
St. Louis
Bruiser
The Electoral Vote Process and Joint Session Rules
Electors meet on the first Wednesday of December to vote for President and Vice President and send their records to the Senate President. Congress counts the electoral vote in a joint session on the second Wednesday in February, with the House and Senate meeting at 1 p.m. The Senate presides, and votes not objected to by either house are counted. If a dispute arises, the Senate retires, both houses deliberate, and if they agree to reassemble the vote is counted. if they disagree, the vote is not counted.
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United States Senate
Congress
House of Representatives
Senate
Rival Stage Lines in Utah Fight for Riders and Premiums
The Philadelphia Bulletin recounts a feud between two Utah Territory stage lines, Smith and Johnson. Each offered extravagant premiums from free rides to livestock and stock in railroads, then Johnson enlisted Brigham Young, proposing polygamous alliances and gum rings. Smith collapsed, Johnson expanded to 1426 wives and 1500 partners, killing Smith.
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Utah Territory
Smith
Johnson
Barlow
Watt
Pacific Railroad
Brigham Young
India
Philadelphia Bulletin
Sitting Bull's Impudence
On the 18th inst the Commissioner of Indian Affairs received from Fort Peck Agency Montana a report by Indian Agent Thos J Mitchell detailing Little Buck Elk’s account of the Custer fight claiming eleven tribes participated and that Indians looted watches and money from dead soldiers. Mitchell suggests prohibiting the trade to drive hostile tribes to the agencies before winter.
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Sitting Bull
Commissioner of
Indian Affairs
Thos. J. Mitchell
Fort Peck Agency
Montana
Custer
Little Buck Elk
Agent Mitchell
Lieut. Crittenden
Mitchell
Black Hills
Platte River
Corlett for Congress Urges Integrity in Wyoming
The piece argues Corlett will not spend for his election, relies on self generated support, and contrasts him with Steele amid a critique of political money influence. It calls for reform in how offices are bought and urges voters to elect Corlett to Congress to end the buying and selling of offices in the Territory.
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Corlett
Wyoming
House of Representatives
Steele
Murrin
Congress
Indians on the Yellowstone clash with Otis command
Advices from Bismarck report a hostiles attack on Colonel Otis four company transport guard on the Glendive to Tongue River line. Sixty mules captured, 500 to 800 hostile strength noted near Glendive, with reinforcements from Fort Buford. Scouts say Sitting Bull with 300 lodges seen north of Dry Fork and Beaver Creek. Federal forces under Sturgis and Terry move toward the Missouri, likely for a strategic blind beyond ten days.
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Bismarck
Colonel Otis
Glendive
Tongue River
Major Smith
U.S
Carroll
Otis
Fort Buford
Cox
Fort Peck
Sitting Bull
Dry Fork
Beaver Creek
Seventh Cavalry
Sturgis
van Worn
Bradley
Trowe
Missouri
Terry
Fort Lincoln
Mining prospects in the Black Hills face water limits
A New York Times writer notes gold is abundant but water scarcity hinders year round mining. Ditches and reservoirs are planned to store summer waters, with several years needed. Gold is unevenly distributed, prospecting limited, and profitable claims hinge on future settlement and safety. Deadwood hosts the Hildebrand claim, yielding about 800 dollars daily with 100 dollars in expenses. Quartz mining continues in winter. farming and timberland add agricultural value.
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N. Y. Times
Deadwood
Hildebrand
Black Hills
Astonishing trip through the Black Hills paints new vistas
The Black Hills are described as a land of romance and adventure to eastern readers. The author recounts marching a hundred miles along a toll road, crossing rough bridges, passing ranches, and encountering small settlements with grand names, feeling unexpectedly at home along the journey.
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Black Hills
East
Deadwood News Highlights Local Mining Boom and City Appointments
Col C V Gardner retires as editor. A hospital fund benefit at Langrishe's netted 73.30. Council appoints Dr Babcock health officer through Dec 1, 1876. Alpha mine sold for 50,000 to M E Pinney of Nebraska City, who heads to Denver for new ore-process machinery. Over fifty houses rise as Deadwood booms. Claim No 4 yields 9,864 by Oct 9 with daily cleanups totaling 5,526 over four days. Hidden Treasure mine sold to Black Hills Gold Mining Co. for 25,000 cash. first large quartz sale in the hills.j_starting
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Deadwood Pioneer
Col
C. V. Gardner
Langrishe
Deadwood
Babcock
Messrs. Woolsey
Rowland & Jones
M. E. Pinney
Nebraska City
Pinney
Denver
Whitewood
James Scott
William Gay
Discovery
Deadwood Gulch
Black Ilies Gold Mining Company
Hidden Treasure
Gardner & Co
Delegateship bid praised for Wyoming Corlett for delegate to Congress
A Wyoming newspaper endorsement extols Corlett as a strong, ethical candidate for the Republican Delegate to Congress. It paints him as an orator and scholar ready to advocate western interests, reject factionalism, and endure press scrutiny, citing his past service and integrity. The piece urges western unity and timely representation in Washington.
Corlett Put Forth As Honest Advocate For Corlett
The speaker urges voters to elect W. W. Corlett, praising integrity and service to the people over party, noting his long residence and steady efforts to promote the Territory’s general good, and calls for ballots in the approaching general election.
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Derstand
Corlett
W. W. Corlett
The South Reports Threats to Voters in Polls
Official southern reports warn of armed bands from Georgia riding through South Carolina to intimidate colored voters. Wade Hampton cavalry and former Confederate officers are linked to the actions, with similar moves in North Carolina and rumors of frauds in Louisiana and Mississippi. A southern planter warns he may lose property if Tilden wins.
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South
Georgia
South Carolina
Wade Hampton
North Carolina
Miss
Louisiana
Tilden
Georgia Governor Bosses Militia Over Federal Order
Governor Smith of Georgia submits to the Attorney-General the question of the constitutionality of Attorney-General Taft's order and its enforcement. It is believed the State Attorney-General will rule unconstitutional, prompting the Governor to instruct Georgia militia to obey only their commissioned officers. This could relieve citizens from joining a posse when United States deputy marshals call them.
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Smith
Georgia
Taft
United States
Registration Frauds in New York and Environs
Republicans in New York, Brooklyn, and Jersey City report massive voter registration. They accuse Tilden of orchestrating frauds similar to 1868, citing multiple registrations from overcrowded or fake residences. Authorities vow strong action to curb the irregularities.
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New York
Brooklyn
Jersey City
Tilden
Election Frauds in Ohio and Roving Election Tactics
Reports from Ohio canvass allege Democratic frauds in the election with a 75 vote majority for Banning over Stanley Matthews. A precinct audit found absent or unknown voters, suggesting a wider pattern in multiple wards. In Philadelphia and Indiana, absentees allegedly swayed Republican tallies. The piece notes the Mississippi plan of intimidation used in the South and its limited long term viability, with Texas cited as a contrasting example.
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Ohio
Banning
Stanley Matthews
Columbus
Hamilton County
Philadelphia
Indiana
Aftermath of Mississippi plan sparks Texas debate
The Dallas Herald condemns murder as an election tactic and warns that violence harms Texas, retarding immigration and development. It argues orderly progress depends on law and order and that the Mississippi plan's consequences will soon become clear to citizens across states relying on immigration and growth.
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Dallas Herald
Texas
Mississippi
South Carolina
Merritt’s march tightens Big Horn push toward Powder River
Gen Merritt’s command arrives marking the end of the Big Horn and Yellowstone campaign. The Powder River expedition will comprise fifteen infantry companies and eleven cavalry companies, led by General Crook. The Fifth cavalry will base at Fort Russell with Merritt in command, while the Third heads to Fort Laramie and ten companies stay at Red Cloud. Spotted Tail is installed Sioux chief by presidential authority, accepted by all at the Agency. Merritt’s capture includes 500 Indians and 700 ponies. arms to be auctioned November 2 at Fort Laramie. The policy’s moral effect is deemed wholesome and peace seems likely at the agencies.
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Merritt
Red Cloud
Big Horn
Yellowstone
Powder River
General Crook
Fifth Cavalry
Fort Russell
General Merritt
Fort Laramie
Spotted Tail
Fort Larame
War in the Democratic Camp Causes Party Rift
The piece laments internal strife within the Democratic ranks as county and territorial committees, led by bitter enemies, pull in opposite directions. It notes calls for dissolving the county central committee chair and accuses leaders of trading with the common enemy for personal gain. Captain Bramel protests party divisions and demands Chronicle as the official organ.
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Great
Reform Party
Bramel
Miller
Omaha Herald
Chronicle
Happy Hearts at Custer
News from Custer City dated October 25 1876 reports General Crooks surrounds Agency Indians disarms them and takes their ponies. Citizens gather by bonfire and bell to hear telegraph read the dispatch as Major Neuson is cheered and rallied for Crook.
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Custer City
Crook
Judge Harlow
James Halley
T. M. Neuson
Tralley
Hills Celebrate Stability After Meeting Crowds Rally
A joyful crowd gathers at the Custer House after a street meeting, celebrating a sense of security in the Hills. Historically blamed roving Agency Indians are contrasted with the army of Sitting Bull, with happiness and dancing marking the day’s close.
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Sitting Bull
Custer House
Letter from Crook on Lt Von Luettwitz wound at Slim Buttes
General Crook informs Baron Von Luettwitz of his brother Lieut A H Von Luettwitz being badly wounded at Slim Buttes during the Deadwood campaign. The knee becomes amputated to save his life after a hostile Indian village encounter. Crook lauds gallantry at Rosebud and offers sympathy.
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Crook
von Luettwitz
Third Cavalry
Slim Buttes
Deadwood City
Black Hills
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Great Council of
Colt
Taras
HAPPY
Gen. Crook
Baron von Luettwitz
Aml
Jones &Co., & Co
Naasauy Ni
Andersonville
Andersonvii Prison
R R Stevenson
Turnbull Bros
Baltimore
Race Geo
P. Rowell & Ed
Park Row
Nebraska
Union Pacific Railroad
Davis
UPRR
Omaha
Neb
Augusta
Maine
JH Dye
Washington Ave
Detroit
Mich
Fort Fetterman
Medicine Mow
Ft. Fetterman
Fort Fetterman Thureday
Medicine Bow
Taos
Durant
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