Local Advertisement Rates and Proprietor Note
A damaged fragment lists advertisement rates for the Daily Leader and Weekly Leader with per line prices and insertions. It notes Cheyenne dates and credits proprietor H. Glafcke, outlining pricing for transient notices and longer insertions across periods from single to yearly terms.
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Jexs H. Glafcke
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Daily Leader
Weekly Leader
Jan
H. Gla
FCKE
Laramie County Republican Ticket 1876 Candidates Listed
The list outlines Republican nominees for Laramie County offices including N J Cobrien for Shevitt, Geo B Stimpson for Clerk and Recorder, Ke P Johnson for Attorney, O B Sharpless for Probate Judge and Treasurer, A I Swan D K Smith I Nagle for Commissioners, Rev C M Sanders for Superintendent of Schools, Geo R Thomas for Assessor, Hor Cor for Surveyor, A E Hawes for Coroner, John Slaughter and Thos M Fisher as Justices of the Peace, R H W Kipp as Constable, T C Dickson as Low Justice, A Martin as Constable, I Battle Yun for Justice at Fort Laramie, and A W Means as Constable. Election Tuesday Nov 7 1876.
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Shevitt
N. J. Cobrien
Geo. B. Stimpson
KE. P. Johnson
O. B. Sharpless
A. I. Swan
D. K. Smith
I. Nagle
Fox Mnernistant of Schools
Rev. C. M. Sanders
GEO
R. Thomas
Hor
A. E. Hawes
John Slaughter
Thos. M. Fisher
R. H W. Kipp
Fort Laramie
Justice of the Peace
Battle Yun
A. W. Means
Wyoming Republicans Back National Platform and Territorial Governance
Wyoming Republicans endorse the National Republican Platform from Cincinnati, urge election of its nominees, and support home rule in Territories. They condemn Chinese immigration, demand labor protection, seek changes to Indian policy, and thank President Grant for Sioux policy actions.
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Cincinnati
United States
Congress
Republican Party
National Republican Convention
Grant
Public land policy call for settlers protection and surveys
Crook and officers resolve government duty to open public domain to settlement and protect settlers from Indian hostilities. They demand compensation to Shoshone reservation settlers for improvements and prompt surveying of lands, plus construction of a wagon road from Union Pacific to Yellowstone National Park as settlement expands in Wind River country.
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Crook
United States
Wind River
Union Pacific
Yellowstone National Park
Laramie County GOP Endorses Corlett for Delegate in Congress
The Laramie County Republican Platform endorses W. W. Corlett as the best fit for Delegate in Congress. Neighbors praise his ability and integrity and call for economy in county government while demanding accountability. They urge the County Commissioners to open direct wagon roads from Cheyenne to Custer City and Deadwood and pledge support for prudent actions to accomplish this.
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Republican Party
Laramie County
Rawlins
W. W. Corlett
Congress
Board of County Commissioners
Cheyenne
Custer City
Deadwood
Miscellaneous items from a late 19th century page
A collage of short notes and anecdotes including cable landings for the Brooklyn bridge to be raised at once, a Paris definition of a friend, Bonaparte’s remark on strength, California school absences and compulsory education calls, a Savannah climate quip, Irish manager quip, locusts in Central China, Philadelphia hospital fund proposal, Boston fare-fraud by conductors, details of the Japanese fleet and personnel, a note praising integrity, a curious compass tale, and a Paris cobbler who refused to sell land bequeathed to him.
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Bonaparte
Las Casas
California
Savannah
New York Commercial Advertiser
Syracuse Journal
Philadelphia Evening Bulletin
Boston Horse Railroad
Yeddo
Pontius
Norwich Bulletin
Smallest house in Paris and a Montana squatter tale
Excerpts describe a Paris house dubbed the smallest in the city with a “Sold to the Pennsylvania Museum and School of Industrial Art” tag. A Montana squatter’s shack is carried on a raft downriver by workers, leaving him miles downstream at dawn. the paper declines to print his remarks.
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Paris
Pennsylvania Museum and School of Industrial Art
Tufts Soda
Pennslyvania Museum and School of Industrial Art
Boston Commercial Bulletin
Montana
Philadelphia Bulletin
A Materialized Hole Apparent From Binocular Tricks
A Scientific American description explains folding paper into a tiny tube to create a right eye sighting aperture and a second, smaller hole in white paper. When both eyes view through the combined setup, a transparent cross section appears as a materialized hole, defying solid-edge perception and illustrating binocular illusion.
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Scientific American
Edgefield mass meeting ends with racial shooting
A Democratic mass meeting in Edgefield Washington last Thursday ended with two Black attendees wounded. Police say a shooter opened fire prompting a rapid evacuation as crowds scattered. Investigators are reviewing reports and interviewing witnesses.
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Edgefield
D. C
Mosby Denies Mosby Guerillas in Washington Navy Yard
Col. Mosby writes to the Democratic committee of New York denying the Democrats claim that 27 of his guerrillas are in the departments at Washington and nine more in the navy yard including his brother. He states he never received any benefit from Grant's administration.
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Col. Mosby
Democratic Committee of
New York
Mosby
Washington
Navy Yard
Grant
Debate on 22nd Joint Rule and Senate Rules Clash
The record discusses claims that the 22nd joint rule lets the House control electoral vote counts, countered by a Senate denial of any joint rules between Houses. It notes the Senate Journal shows prior resolution rescission and Edmunds presenting a motion that no joint rules are in force for the current session.
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House of Representatives
Journal of the Senate
House
Senate
Edmunds
European Affairs Berlin Notes on Austria Russia Turkey
London Times Berlin note suggests Austria promises neutrality if Russia invades Turkey while reserving rights to operate elsewhere in Turkey. Paris says Russia Germany Austria are in accord and England France stay neutral. Cabinet met amid critical European state as twelve months of talks continue.
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Berlin
London Times
Austria
Turkey
Paris
Russia
Germany
England
France
Rusia
Europe
War fears as ministers meet with no firm action
The London Times reports that war between Russia and Turkey seems unavoidable as ministers confirm the country’s stance. No ultimatum or war declaration will be issued and there will be no autumn session of Parliament. The Cabinet took no action to justify fears of British participation.
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Russia
Turkey
London Times
Democratic clash over peace and reform in North Carolina
Colonel Young of Hillsborough North Carolina rebuked the Democratic ex Attorney General over claims the party must win to restore peace. He criticized the party for taking charge in peace and leaving the country bloodied by fraternal war. He attacked the writ of right and the Jeff Davis era for favoring the rich while denying the poor. The exchange highlights tensions in the Democratic reform era and the so called solid South.
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Colonel Young
Hilsborough
N. C
Jeff Davis
Weighed in the Balance on Confederate Investigations
The article notes shifting public sentiment in Indiana and Ohio as Confeder ate investigations influence congressional majorities. It cites defeated Democrats in Indiana Fourth and Fifth Districts and stronger Republican returns in several districts, with gains in majorities for re-elected Republicans and losses for defeated Democrats. The piece ends by remarking on broader partisan shifts.
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Confederate Congress
Indiana
New
Holman
Landers
Blue Jeans Williams
Sunter
Cason
Baker
Robinson
Ohio
Payne
Poppleton
A Musical Dog Delights Family With Songlike Imitations
A Scotch terrier owner in the city trains his dog to imitate piano tones, rising and falling with the notes. Initially shy, the dog gains confidence and now sings for all family members. The owner jokes the animal may even talk someday, a living proof of evolution.
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Gorce
Muusic
Skirmish line boosts Republican morale toward November
The report praises Republican gains along the skirmish line with Ohio and Indiana victories, Nolman captured, and the line over the November field. It claims strong public sentiment in Vermont, Maine, Colorado, Ohio, and Indiana, and urges continued vigilance until November 7th. It frames the coming struggle as loyalty and intelligence against disloyalty and ignorance.
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Ohio
Indiana
Nolman
Army of Freedom and Progress
Vermont
Maine
Colorado
Indituill
Republican Party
Tilden
Unity of Old Rebel Element at the Ballot Box
The text argues that the old rebel element united with northern ignorance cannot win at the polls. It predicts the combination will be defeated in November and that the party relying on corrupt influence will be repudiated by the people.
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America
Senator Blaine Speaks To Large Crowds In New York
Senator Blaine will address audiences across New York in the afternoon and evening ahead of the election. He was greeted with great enthusiasm. In Buffalo last Thursday a procession drew about 30,000 people to honor the popular leader.
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Blaine
New York State
Buffalo
Rifle Clubs in South Carolina Threaten Governor
Dispatches from South Carolina report that a Butler Rifle Club planned to kill Gov Chamberlain at Edgefield Court House. Armed squads boarded trains at multiple stations shouting where is Chamberlain. Republicans were saved by an unexpected arrival of U S troops but the meeting was disrupted as rifle club mobs howled.
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Washington
South Carolina
Butler
Gov. Chamberlain
Edgefield Court House
Chamberlain
U.S
Cabinet Acts on Tweed Disposition as He Arrives
The President and Cabinet finalize action on Tweed’s disposition as the steamer Franklin nears New York. Acting Secretary Cadwallader submitted a Tilden letter asking delivery to Sheriff Connor and no unofficial contact until surrender. The Navy is ordered to ensure prompt compliance.
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Tweed
Franklin
New York
Cadwallader
Guv.Tilden
Conner
Secretary of the Navy
Senate math shows Republicans hold until 1879
The Senate composition as analyzed shows Republicans with forty four seats, Democrats thirty one, and independents six leaning toward Hayes and Wheeler. Democrats will gain at least one seat from Arkansas, with twenty three terms expiring, and Republicans remain advantaged in uncertain states. This implies the Senate will stay Republican through March 4, 1879, offering political ballast and limiting a Democratic sweep in the near term.
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Senate of the
United States
Colorado
Alcorn
Mississippi
Hamilton
Texas
Cameron
Wisconsin
Christiancy
Michigan
Paddock
Nebraska
Booth
California
McMillan
Minnesota
Hayes
Wheeler
Senate
Louisiana
Arkansas
Alabama
Delaware
Georgia
Kentucky
Tennessee
New Jersey
North Carolina
Oregon
South Carolina
Ilinois
Iowa
Kansas
Maine
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
United States Senate
Congress
House of Representatives
Quips and quirks from late 19th century papers
A Brunswick letter claims nine-tenths of white residents had yellow fever. A down east paper mocks a fog bell as useless. The Boston Pilot urges Southerly and westerly settlement over New England farms. Chinese crowd into tiny San Francisco spaces despite the cubic air law. A Boston preacher cites two Victorias in Mrs Woodhull. A Texas cattle drive of 30,000 head with 700 drivers. The Worcester Press notes the independent voter as elusive as the sea serpent. A widow quietly revisits her late husband’s photo.
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Brunswick
Boston Pilot
New England
Texas
Captain King
Newces
Kansas
Worcester
Mass
Massachusetts
Dublin Nation notes Hell Gate blast myths and Europe voyage view
The editorial note in The Dublin Nation references the Hell Gate explosion and mocks travelers’ views of a picturesque bay. It parodies misunderstanding about Staten Island and includes quips about European and American sea power. The excerpt also mentions a long Irish American dialogue on travel and misperceptions.
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New Orleans Bulletin
Dublin Nation
Hell Gate
Europe
Naples
Dublin
Staten Island
New York Herald
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Rutherford B. Hayes
William A. Wheeler
of New York
Territorial Republican Ticket
William W. Corlett
Egbert
Low Justice of the
T. C. Dickson
Fox Constable
A. Martin
Republican Platform
Republican
Brooklyn Bridge
Newate Tower
Uii
China
European Affairs
Rifle Clubs
San Francisco
Boston
Great Britain
Mississippi River
Mammoth Cave
Colchester
Conn
Alps
William Tell
Clermont
Etienne Gaurdinot
St. Charles
Montmorenci
Quebec
Ethan Allen
Canada
Niagara River
Lundy’s Lane
General Scott
Bullskin Creek
Franklin County
Fearless
Tek
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