Grasshoppers Across the East and Indian War Echoes
The piece reports vast grasshopper swarms blowing from British America into Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, and Georgia with eggs hatching in cotton and corn. It cites Prof. Riley’s disputed view, notes state governors convening and plans to catch the pests, and contrasts Eastern exposure with western abundance. It also mentions the Sioux and General Hazen, and an exhibition of Locke’s self grain binder on Max Clark's farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Iowa
Nebraska
Kansas
British America
Rocky Mountains
Mountains
Missouri
Black Mills
Illinois
Riley
Mississippi River
Kentucky
Tennessee
Georgia
Mississippi
Rocky Mountain
Spain
Max
Clark
Locke
Salomon
Greeley
Wood
Strength of the Indian Hostiles
An article from the New York Sun asserts that Missouri Indians can field up to 22 000 fighting men, suggesting the nation needs an army of at least 10 000. The piece compares to Custer era battles where Lakota forces prevailed with smaller numbers, arguing larger force size is needed to counter them.
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Custer
America
Sitting Bull
Hazen
New York Tribune
Greeley Tribune
Missouri
Italy
Connecticut
Mohawk
Susquehanna
Wabash
Rock River
Kentucky Blue Grass
Tennessee
Cumberland Rivers
New York
Bowie
Ming
Drunken man found on track with severed hand
The report notes a man who had been drinking lay on a track and lost a hand. It compares drinkers to provoke government revenue from liquor manufacturers, suggesting hazards of alcohol and noting ongoing tax revenue from spirits.
Cheyenne Claims Move to Colorado Sparks Local Turmoil
The Laramie Sentinel reports Cheyenne belongs to Colorado due to survey inaccuracy, noting Colorado’s healthier climate and a shift of Cheyenne’s mortality rate. It mentions Judge Stone en route to Boulder to surrender Colorado Central to a receiver, while 25 to 30 men reportedly wreck the track and seize the judge. An Express Agent from Canon City allegedly fled with funds and whiskey, prompting commentary on drinking and business rules.
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The
Laramie Sentinel
Cheyenne
Colorado
Wyoming
Greeley
Canon City
Mass Grasshopper Invasion Described By Central Register
The report describes millions of grasshoppers filling the sky and streets in a sunlit, wind driven swarm. Lower layers showered to the ground covering pedestrians and buildings, creating an almost universal view of moving insects and anticipated vegetation destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Register
Brooklyn Lamp Career: Boy Runs Lamp Cleaning Service
In Brooklyn a schoolboy began charging 10 cents weekly to trim and clean kerosene lamps for storekeepers. He quickly grew his business to hundreds of lamps on Fulton street, hiring two assistants and earning about 25 dollars weekly, with plans to expand to Manhattan.
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New York
Brooklyn
Fulton Street
The Hostile Indians and Sioux Power in Dakota Territory
The article summarizes a Commissioner of Indian Affairs report on the hostile Sioux and allies. It cites 295,084 U.S. Indians overall, about 68,008 in hostile Dakota Montana and Wyoming, with roughly 60 percent women and about 27,000 warriors in the region. it notes Sioux and Cheyenne groups could field nearly 22,000 men for combat.
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Commissioner of Indian Affairs
United States
Alaska
Dakota
Montana
Wyoming
Ervalione
Cohimala
Thelyeth
Bioux
Chevys
Sisseton Agency
Sioux
Desit's Lake
Siour
Blackfeet Agency
Milk River Agency
Red Cloud
Tilden Letters Spark Mixed National Reactions Across Papers
A collection of 19th century editorials assesses Samuel J. Tilden’s open letter. Critics praise its candor and restraint, while others call it lengthy, evasive, or demagogic. The volley of opinions spans New York Herald to Chicago Times, with comparisons to Tillen and Erie Canal imagery.
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Tilden
New York Times
Gov. Tillen
New York World
Philadelphia Press
Samuel J. Tilden
Philadelphia Fanca
Jfarifort Post
Albany Journal
Startford Times
St. Louis
Chicago
Democratic Party
Loston Journal
Cincinnati
Chicago Times
Ohester
Demver Tribune
New York Post
New Haven Union
Uncle Shammy and the Wire King of New York
In Albany Samuel J. Tilden receives a wary welcome as a shrewd politician, described through vivid anecdotes of his handshake with Governor John A. Dix and his infamous reputation as a master of political wires. The observer ridicules his aging appearance and accuses him of deep political manipulation.
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Samuel J. Tilden
Albany
William Tweed
New York
Capitol
John A. Dix
Sam Tilden
Tilden
Ute Camp and Sioux Treaty Tales Told at Fort
Chief Douglas leads about seventy five Utes to the White River Agency for arms from Omaha. Descriptions recount Ute dress and horse gear, Sioux betrayal, and long hostility after a treaty. Judge Stone appoints D H Moffat Jr. receiver for Colorado Central lines with bonds of five hundred thousand dollars.
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Fort Free Stree
Wy. T
Douglas
Spencer
Fourth Infantry
Rawlins
Curtis
White River Agency
Sharpe
Omaha
Medicine Bow
North Platte
Jim
Arapahoes
District Court
Boulder
Gostop
Stone
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Colorado Central Lines
D. H. Moffat, Jr
Thursda
Isis
Moffat
Colorado
Jefferson
Gilpin
Weare
Union Pacific
Kaneas Pacifi
Denver News
Centen nial notes and political hurrah in Uome region
The itemist reports Moore's return from the Centennial and eastern countries, visits by J. P. Wilbur of the Colorado Farmer, cavalry movements, local political calls for a People's Party convention, and activity around the Republican caucus. It notes Hayden’s expeditioners, notable Denver figures, and local concerns like scarlet fever, stock saddlery, mail contracts, and a large town board tax levy omission. The piece also covers elections for county delegates, railroad plans, and community events amid ongoing frontier life.
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Mr. Moore
J. P. Wilbur
Colorado Farmer
Foote
Canal
People’s Party
Col. Fisher
Denver
Hayden
Middle Park
Greeley
Fister Park
Mr. Packard
RE. Hart
Kansas City
South Platte
Julesburg
Sterling
Mr. Fisher
W. J. Kram
A. Salomon
A. —. Packard
Lizzie Plumb
R. P. Abbey
S. D. Martin
Capt. Hagadon
Bascom
Doughty
Republican Central Committee
Denver & R. G. Railroad
Pueblo
Op. P. Ana. C
Colling
Col. White
Evans
Jos
C. Shattuck
L. T. Brownell
J. L
J. D. Buckley
N. F. Hazen
B. F. Mars
A Hawks
J. A. Woodbury
A. D. Presttts
Max Clark
A. E. Gipson
J.C
C. Howard
Republices C
Cine
Wea
Rost
A . Hopper
Gra
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Rotice
Rutherford B. Hayes
Ohio
WM. A. Wheeler
Canon City Avelanche
Congress
Jeff Davis
Inn
Ang
New York Graphic
David Dudley Field
Charles O'Conor
William L. Marcy
Sammy
George L. Fox
Sammy J. Tilden
William L
Marey
Tillen
Marcy
DeWitt Clinton
Erie Canal
Danbury
Shammy
Colorado Utes
Utet
Onan
Uome News
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