Grasshoppers cross into the eastern states and Indian wars rise
The article reports vast grasshopper outbreaks spreading from British America into Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Illinois, Georgia, and possibly Mississippi. It cites Professor Riley's failed east of Mississippi theory, notes rising insect numbers, and mentions a Minnesota governors’ convention to address crop losses. It also discusses the broader Indian wars and a various local agricultural innovations.
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Minnesota
Iowa
Nebraska
Kansas
British America
Rocky Mountains
Missouri
Illinois
Riley
Mississippi River
Kentucky
Tennessee
Georgia
Mississippi
Rocky Mountain
Spain
Strength of the Indian Hostiles
An 1860s-leaning commentary argues the Missouri Indians can muster 22 000 warriors, far surpassing present U S forces and contends an army of 10 000 is needed. It notes Custer's defeat showed only a fraction of their power and warns against other large engagements.
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Thermopyle
Caster
America
Sitting Bull
Hazen
New York Tribune
Greeley Tribune
Missouri
Creck
Italy
Connecticut
Mohawk
Susquehanna
Wabash
Reek River
Kentucky Blue Grass
Tennessee
Cumberland
New York
Custer
Cecepad
Man on Track After Drinking Met With Fatal End
The report describes a man who had been drinking and lay on the track to sleep when his head was severed. It contrasts drinkers with those who do not drink and notes government revenue from liquor manufacturers.
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Canon City
Cheyenne Moves to Colorado Amid Survey Flaws and Disorder
The Laramie Sentinel argues Cheyenne belongs to Colorado due to survey errors, blaming higher health in Colorado for lower Wyoming mortality. It predicts Greeley as a Colorado center and notes Judge Stone being seized en route to Boulder to delay a Colorado Central receivership, while Canon City’s Express Agent absconds with funds and liquor.
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The
Laramie Sentinel
Cheyenne
Colorado
Wyoming
Greeley
District Court
Boulder
Stone
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Colorado Central Lines
D. H. Moffat
Isis
Moffat
Colorado Central
Jefferson
Gilpin
Union Pacific
Kansas
Vast Grasshoppers Fill Sky and Streets
The Central Register reports an unprecedented swarm as millions of grasshoppers fill the air and cover streets and buildings under a light east wind. Pedestrians are overwhelmed by the insects, seen across the skyline, with observers saying no prior experience matches this event.
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Central Register
Lamp Care Boys Prove Profitable In Brooklyn
A Brooklyn dad hires boys to trim and tend kerosene lamps at ten cents weekly per lamp. The operation grows to fifty lamps, then hundreds on Fulton Street with two assistants. The managing youth earns about 25 dollars weekly, more than typical errands or store jobs, potentially becoming a citywide institution.
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New York
Brooklyn
Fulton Street
The Hostile Sioux War Population Estimates
A summary of an Indian affairs report shows the total Indian population across Dakota Montana and Wyoming at about 68,008 hostile in the region. About 60 percent are women, yielding roughly 27,000 warriors, with about 22,000 extra strength inferred from bands not settled on reservations.
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Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Alaska
Dakota
Montana
Wyoming
Rioux Ang Oh Geuhey
Aly Bk
Sisseton Agency
Sioux
Devils Lake
Bioux
Grand River
Cheyenne River
Sinus
PUGOR
Red Cloud
Tilden Letters Draw Wide Range of Political Opinions
A collage of editorials and commentaries from New York and across the country weighs Samuel J. Tilden’s letter. Critics praise its restraint and sense, while others ridicule its substance and call it weak and evasive. The collection reflects broad sentiment about Tilden’s leadership and the Democratic and Republican contrasts this campaign.
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Tilten
Tilden
New York Herald
New York Times
Gov. Tilden
New York World
Miladelphia Press
Samuel J. Tilden
Lorg
Jfarifort Post
Albany Journal
Startford Times
St. Louis
Chicago 7 Time
Sit. Louis
Democratic Party
Lloston Journal
Lesion Globe
Cincinnati Gazelle
Chicago Times
Ohester
Denter Tris
New Haven Union
Uncle Shammy on Tilden Tweed and political wires
The speaker recalls Samuel J. Tilden and William Tweed in Albany. He notes Tilden as the most wired, peerer figure, and laments politics as dark. The monologue critiques influence and corruption while hinting at a broader historical dispute.
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Samuel J. Tilden
Albany
William Tweed
New York
Capitol
John A. Dix
Sam Tilden
Tilden
Rapiic
Utes Arrive at Fort Fred Steele and Trade Tales
Chief Douglas leads about seventy five Utes into Fort Fred Steele and moves to Medicine Bow with Sharpe’s carbines and 20 000 cartridges. The party camps by the North Platte as observers note their dress weapons and a Sioux Ute treaty history recounted by Douglas.
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Fort Frep Stenne
Wy. T
Douglas
Spencer
Rawlins
Jurtis
White River Agency
Sharpe
Omaha
Medicine Bow
North Platte
Jim
Ile
Behevier
Hoe
Arapahoes
Centennial visitors and local updates across Platte County
Mr. Moore returned from the Centennial and J P Wilbur of the Colorado Farmer visited the farms over the river last week. Two cavalry companies rode the trains last Sunday as troops move north. Hayden’s exploring party stayed in town Monday night and departed for Michele Park. The scarlet fever rages at South Platte with several cases and one child lost. Wheat crop is excellent and Indian fires are feared as locals stay watchful. A Republican caucus lucratively allocated delegates for a county convention with crowded ballots and scratching.
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Mr. Moore
J.P. Wilbur
Colorado Farmer
Foote
Canal
People’s Party
Col. Fisher
Denver
Huntice
Hayden
Michele Park
Greeley
Niles Park
Mr. Packard
R. E. Hart
Kansas City
South Platte
Julesburg
Sterling
Republican Central Committee
Denver & I. G. Railroad
Puebla
D. P. and
Cal. White
Closeg County Center
Brush
Ction
Evans
Jos
C. Shattuck
L. T. Brownell
J. D. J. D. Buckley
N. F. Hazen
B. F. — J. Hawks
J. A. Woodbury
A. Doin
Max Clark
A. E. Gipson
J. C
Howerd
Z. Einenten
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Maple Street
Colonado
Meeker
BE. J, Carver
Pabieher
Tnouing
Rutherford B. Hayes
Ohio
WM. A. Wheeler
Max
Clark
Locke
Salomon
Wood
Canon City Avalanche
Congress
Ufvsfendhe
Jeff Davis
Willign
Cheyeung
New York Graphic
David Dudley Field
Charles O'Conor
William L. Marcy
Sammy
George L. Fox
Sammy J. Tilden
Slia
Marey
Shammy
Colorado Utes
Chicago
Ocean
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