Democratic rhetoric on surplus and prosperity in 1884 campaign
The 1884 Democratic critique of the treasury surplus shifts as the government uses funds to pay long standing claims and soldiers’ bounties. Declares a tighter money market under Republicans, yet reports ongoing prosperity, rising grain exports, and American credit at high levels. Mentions a Colorado printing scandal and legal questions about Indian depredations and amity.
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United States
Hendricks
Indiana
Congress
Atlantic Ocean
Europe
America
New York
American
In Amity Phrase Ties to Indian Depredation Claims
The article discusses the phrase in amity used in settling Indian depredation claims and notes its origins in old treaty law. It questions the relevance to present laws and anticipates how the Attorney General and the Supreme Court may interpret the term in future Plenty Horses related decisions.
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Lieut
Casey
Washington
Supreme Court
Secretary Nasce Denies Cabinet Retirement Rumor
Secretary Nasce of the interior clarifies reports of his retirement are groundless and signals he plans to stay through President Harrison's term, leaving auditors confident he will remain until term's end.
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Nasce
Washington
Harrison
Ex Senator Joan James Inoatts Voices Republican Grievances
The Afany Journal notes ex senator Joan James Inoatts of Kansas criticizes Benjamin Harrison and comments on presidential patronage. The piece contrasts Harrison with Cleveland’s era, suggesting disdain for another four years of what it calls czar-like despotism and ignorance.
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Joan James Inoatts
Kansas
Benjamin Harrison
John
Kansan
Grover Cleveland
Afany Journal
Sullivan Declares Himself the Greatest Actor on Earth
Sullivan proclaims he is the greatest actor on earth and asserts he can lick any man. He makes bold claims about his acting prowess and physical prowess in a boastful statement.
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Sulllivan
Earth
Forepaugh Circus Wins Lake Front Exhibition Injunction
Judge Kirk Hawes praised the Forepaugh circus for its lake front use permit. Hugh Coyle, the press representative now in Cheyenne, led the effort behind the victory, with Chicago papers reportedly pushing for the decision.
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Kirk Hawes
Chicago Lake Front
Chicago
Hugh Coyle
Cheyenne
Attack on New York Life Credit Follows Agency Defalcation
News notes a defalcation in the Spanish American agency of the New York Life Insurance Company. Enemies and rivals seize the incident to question the insurer’s credit and standing.
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New York Life Insurance Company
Where to hold national conventions stirs party managers
Debate grows over hosting the Democratic and Republican national conventions with New York seen as a strong contender. The city would mark a rare convention return since Seymour's era, while Newcastle reports a taxable property value near 300,100 for a town under two years old.
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New York
Seymour
Newcastle
Buffalo population in Yellowstone rises amid concerns of extinction
Gerorak S. Anderson, superintendent of Yellowstone National Park, writes to the Chicago Academy of Science that there are 200 to 500 buffaloes in the park and that the number is increasing, though not as fast as if they had a refuge in winter. He hopes the aboriginal breed will not go extinct while European aurochs remain elsewhere.
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Gerorak S. Anderson
Yellowstone National Park
Chicago Academy of Science
Democracy favors Governor Gray for national convention
Indianapolis correspondent reports that the Indiana Democracy leans toward Governor Gray as their preferred presidential candidate for the upcoming national convention.
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Tit Couriers Journal
Indianapolis
Indiana
Gray
US Britain accord limits Bering Sea seal kill to 7500
The agreement sets a one year ban on sealing beyond 7500 in the Bering Sea and authorizes US vessels to seize offending British ships. Seized vessels would be handed over to British authorities for trial, a provision viewed as crucial during the current emergency.
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United States
Great Britain
Bering Sea
Clearing out law breaking vessels to save seal fisheries
The report argues for removing unlawful vessels to stop further damage to the seal fisheries. It notes 7 500 seals are allocated for the subsistence of island natives.
Secretary Noble Enacts Bathhouse Reforms at Hot Springs
At Hot Springs Arkansas Secretary Noble announces reforms including replacing old baths Old Hale and Big Iron with new ones. He abolishes bathing fees at the public bath and orders the mountain cleared and enclosed for better property care and public welfare.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Noble
Democrats Support Pattison for President Lovingly Backed
The Democrats of Pennsylvania push for Governor Pattison as the presidential nominee. They claim strong backing from farmers groups at home and elsewhere. They foresee heavy support if Pennsylvania votes Democratic this fall.
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Pennsylvania
Pattison
Commissioner Drives Record Patent Issuance at Land Office
Before fiscal year end June 30 Commissioner Carter presses to close pending work. Last week over 3,000 patents issued and on July 16 alone 2,000 mineral patents were mailed. The drive continues to July 1 with an expected 120,000 patents processed this year.
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Carter
General Land Office
Ex Governor Kellece's Washington Real Estate Rise
Former Oklahoma Governor Kellece, after a Louisiana career end due to Democratic capture, settled in Washington. He built wealth through cautious real estate deals and investments, remaining a prominent, if controversial, speculative figure in regional markets.
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Kellece of
Okana
Washington
Louisiana
Secretary Foster’s speech sent from convention
The Ohio Republican convention denied Foster attendance but he sent a prepared speech. He argues Republican taxation policy funded six billion dollars to save the nation and 1.3 billion for pensions, all quietly raised so citizens pay little visible tax. He claims public credit is strong and a 2 percent bond would command a premium.
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Foster
Ohio
Republican Party
Nebraska General to Assist in Depredation Claims
Gen. L. W. Cotsy of Nebraska, named assistant attorney-general under the depredation act, has not yet reached Washington. Upon arrival he will join Attorney-General Cotton to appoint government attorneys and dispatch field inquiries into claimants. The Stewart case advances with accusations of forgery and fraud as the estate litigates after Mr. Stewart's death.
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L. W. Cotsy
Nebraska
Washington
Cotton
Stewart
Mr. Stewart
Hilton
Ohio Republicans backs gold standard plank at McKinley nom
The Ohio Republican convention placed Major McKinley in nomination for governor and adopted a platform endorsing silver as basis for currency. The platform supports the amended coinage act adding U S silver production to circulating money, while the administration’s stance is tied to the party line on silver.
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Ohio
Major McKinley
United States
Harrison outlines silver policy in keynote on coinage
The president asserts American silver only and all we can mine as the keynote on the silver question, contrasting with unlimited coinage which would drive silver to world markets for coinage. He stresses domestic supply and restraint in monetary policy.
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Harrison
Fruit Tree Blight Warned Near Longmont
Local observations note blight on fruit tree foliage caused by a small green worm and fungal infection. G W Johnson urges early spraying with London purple per gallon of water and carbonate of copper as a remedy, with multiple applications before August. Remedial formulas from Irrigation Age are provided for copper carbonate and copper sulfate mixtures.
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Longmont
G.W. Johnson
London
Denver
Wyoming National Guard appoints staff officers
De Forest Richards of the First Regiment W N G issues commissions for M C Barkwell of Cheyenne as surgeon with major rank and Park Holland of Buffalo as first assistant surgeon with captain rank. Green River men Robert H. Lawrence named chaplain with captain rank and William P. Dillingham named second assistant surgeon with first lieutenant rank. Non commissioned staff includes A S McKay as sergeant major Wilson W De Camp as quartermaster sergeant and John Corrao as drum major.
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Douglas
de Forest Richards
W.N.G
M. C. Barkwell
Cheyenne
Park Holland
Buffalo
Wyoming Nationalroup
Wyo
Wyoming
Robert H. Lawrence
Green River
W. N.G
William P. Dillingham
DeForest Richards
Slaymaker
McKay
Wilson W. DeCamp
Rock Springs
John Corrao
Col. DeForest Richards
Slavaaken
Jurors Summoned as Sheriff Sends Subpoenas Today
Sheriff Kelley will testify about juror service as many men seek excuses. An exemption rate is high and county residents are being summoned with subpoenas issued in the morning. Subscribe for The Sun.
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Kelley
Prominent Figures Noted in Odd Quips Across Eras
A compilation of quick sketches lists Secretary Rusk, John Brown’s son, and several public figures. It cites Ex-President veterans, Bishop Crowther, General Neal Dow, Myron Reed, and others with humorous or pointed remarks about age lineage, ancestry, or peculiar traits. The roster includes political names, clergy, and international figures, ending with notes on Bishop Brooks and ancestral lines.
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Rusk
John Brown
Bishop Crowther
Africa
Guinea
Neal Dow
Myron W. Reed
Denver
Texas
Hogg
Durham
Buffalo
Turner
New York
Ice Man
L. O. Roehrig
Cornell University
S&s M
Stewart
Aurora
Reed
Admiral Worden
Caprivi
Bismarck
John
Orangeman
Barvard College
Philips Brooks
John Cotton
Cotton Mather
New England
Dr. Brooks
Lina
Horse Racing Notes and Market Moves Across Circuits
Johnson likely to appeal in Grand Circuit races this year. Hinda Rose and Electioneer set records as aging performers. Racine expected to race this summer at Monmouth against Salvator. Aubine Lady Wellington placed with William Weeks. Noted breeders Dr. L Herr of Mambrino Patchenia dies. Multiple horses show high entry counts, track designs shift to save space. Kingman Derby interest fuels private sales. Kinzea Stone asks 20 000. Madden sells Cleo bay filly for at least 5 000. Pulsifier faces betting scrutiny after Brooklyn handicap claim.
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Mambrino Patchenia
Kentucky Trotts
Red Wilkes
Onward
Nutwood
Happy Media
Egbert
Fivn
Rinfax
Geraldine
Himaway
Himyar
Slipaway
Longfellow
Ireland Bros
Paris
B. J. Johnston
New York
Bruce
Kingman
Kinzea Stone
John KE. Madden
Lexington
George D. Blair
Tyrone
Cleo
Gambetta Wilkes
Harrodsburg Bay
Teney
David T. Pulsifier
Pulsifier
Unlucky and Fortunate Days Across Cultures
The article surveys beliefs about lucky and unlucky days in various cultures. It notes Friday as unlucky in Christian and Madagascar contexts, Wednesday as troublesome in Hindu tradition, and Friday deemed lucky by ancient Germans. It references Arab, Kuswine, Tibetan, Siamese, and Japanese practices, plus Romans and May/November associations with misfortune.
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Christ
Madagascar
Permer
Mommay
Bean
Thibet
Siam
Japan
Sheep Drive Through Wyoming Faces Inspection Plan
A 400000 head sheep drive from Oregon to Nebraska threatens range damage and disease spread in Wyoming. The route via Chug and Horse creek would require inspection at county lines with quarantine of diseased flocks. County Sheep Inspector Charles Thomas aims to enforce laws next year and seeks Western paper awareness.
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Wyoming
Oregon
Nebraska
Chug
Horse Creek
Charles Thomas
Cheyenne Shops To Be Manned Rapidly With Overtime
An Omaha machinist reports Cheyenne shop expansion with new tools and immediate staffing. Overtime runs in several departments as repairs pile up. Visitors included James Manning and Gibbs. Governor considers approving dishonorable discharges for three Cheyenne Guards members for lack of interest.
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Omaha
Cheyenne
O'Hearne
James Manning
McConnell
Gibbs
North Platte
Mertsheimer
Denver
Cheyenne Guards
Company
B. W.N.G
Notice for Publication in Cheyenne Land Office
Notice is given that settler Frank Hoke of Cheyenne intends to make final proof to establish his homestead claim for a 240 acre tract in section 2, township north range west. He will sign witnesses Andrew Meteron Caleb Organ Charles Middlestedts and others at Cheyenne on July 1 before Register PCHaMPain.
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Cheyenne
Cheyenne Way
Prank Hoke
Wye
Homestead
Cheney
Nels
Tuwnelily
Rangwe
West
Wig
Frideilol
Chater
Andrew T. Meteron
Caleb . Organ
Charles F. Middlestedts
Land office notice for Daniel J. Horseil homestead proof Cheyenne
Muay 2 notice from land office Cheyenne Wyoming states Daniel J. Horseil of Crown Wyoming seeks a final proof on his homestead claim No. 1 in township 15 north range description. The hearing will be May 6, 1801 before the register and receiver at Cheyenne. Witnesses listed include Ward Lagd, Viet Titan, Committee Hale Ward, Rosa Kitzeee, and Henry O. Sehalts, all of Freisane Wyoming.
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Cheyenne
Wye
Damiel J
Ward Lagd
Viet Titan
Rmittee
Hale Ward Lacher
Rosa Kitzeee
Jou
Henry
Sehalts
Wll
Freiscane
E. P. Champlin
Teegiete
Notice for Publication June 16 il
Notice names a settlor who filed for homestead proof before the Register and Receiver at Cheyenne Wyoming on August 3 1401. The applicant Daniel Paiten Exe bert Wyoming seeks land for the NW 1 4 section IM township 18 west range 7 west and lists witnesses Wilkin Dolan Henry Ward Gifland Mark Martin as residents providing continuous residence data.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Settlor
Otice
Cheyent
Daniel Paiten
Exebert
Townehiy
Wilkin Dolan
Egbert
Henry Ward
Fabert Wao
Gifland
Erbet
Mark Martin
Cheyanne
Champlin
Land Officer Notice of Survey Claim in Cheyenne
The land officer at Cheyenne announces a notice of intention to make a file claim for public lands. It names Mark Martin of Cheyenne, Georg B. Gallhaw, Pindly Puanigee, John iiiand rt0, and Beulnter as parties to prove continuous residence and provide bonds before the local commissioners at a set date and place.
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Jonslom
Cheyenne
Seltier
Egbert
Wye
el Liver Liew
Mark Martin
Wyo
Georg B. Gallhaw
John
Beulnter
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