Political Upheaval and Close Election Movements
The text notes Republicans barricading the State House in New Orleans to block Democrats, while South Carolina remains quiet and Hampton is expected to win the governorship after March. Florida orders a vote recount, possibly aiding Democrats or Tilden by 96 in the electoral count, and Congress weighs who counts electoral votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biosk
State House
New Orleans
House
Senate
South Carolina
Hampton
Florida
Supreme Court
Tilden
Congress
The Baby and Its Silent Truths Beyond Appearance
A reflective piece on babies praising their beauty and mystery. It contrasts casual perception with deeper views, noting a baby’s helplessness, power, and inner mechanism. The essay muses on memory, time, and the idea that the real child lies beyond visible image.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Exsis
Miracles and the Wisdom of Mothers in Childbirth
The excerpt reflects on miracles and the limits of mere reason, praising a mother's knowledge of love and care. It asserts that perfection in creation requires extensive knowledge across sciences and past events, culminating in the mother’s wisdom shown through nurturing, affection, and kisses.
Trade link to Brazil versus nearer Mexico in Colorado view
The piece argues for strong steamship lines to Brazil and Mexico, urging rail expansion from the Northern States to Mexico City via Denver. It envisions markets for pork and dairy in Brazil and tropical exports for a Mexican hub, projecting rapid freight from orange groves to Chicago. It analyzes the Denver Rio Grande route toward Old Mexico, predicting lower freight costs and booming local industry in Colorado.
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Brazil
Amazon
Rio
Congress
Mexico
Cuba
Chicago
Kansas City
Denver
Greeley
Tropics
New York
West India Islands
Loudon
Spain
Denver & Rio Grande
Old Mexico
San Francisco
Colorado
England
Centennial fever hits Sickels family in Chester County
The piece recalls T. E. Sickels once superintendent of the Union Pacific and Julesburg engineer. His daughter died after suffering Centennial fever, followed by the mother, Mrs. Sickels. The widow helped plan a mansion near $20 000 and managed a 30 acre estate while the father traveled. The article notes malaria's lingering impact and mentions Jo Chaffee’s bill in Congress regarding Colorado land.
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T. E. Sickels
Union Pacific
Julesburg
Kennett Square
Philadelphia
Chester County
Bayard Taylor
Sickels
Europe
Nile
Egypt
Jo Chaffee
Congress
Colorado
Wader
Grant Retiring Sparks Denver Democrat Mockery in Colorado Editorial
A Denver Democrat’s editorial jab at Gen. Grant provokes controversy over agriculture and mining policy. The piece suggests abolishing agriculture for personal gain and mocks Grant’s supposed post presidency plans in Greeley. It questions Congress power and labels the stance irreverent to the nation’s rulers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Ashtabula Disaster Recounted In Brutal Detail
A Chicago report details the Ashtabula bridge collapse and train wreck of December 31. Fire, water, wind and intense cold turned the scene into a nightmare with many passengers lost. Engineer Folsom survived with a broken leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cutcago
Bhat
Folsom
Moen
Colorado College Seeks Expanded Higher Education Access
The Colorado College announces a January 8 1877 start to the second term and explains its aim to provide broad liberal education in Colorado and its adjacent territories. The writer invites interested readers to correspond with the Editor of the Greeley Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Professor Surtpox At Colorado College Seeks Inquiries
The undersigned, Westanor D. Surtpox, Professor in Colorado College, Colorado Springs, Colo, states he will be pleased to answer all enquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westanor D. Surtpox
Colorado College
Colorado Springs
Colo
Satomon
Main Street
B. F. Mansn
Greeley Town Board Minutes January 1877
Proceedings of the town board of Greeley Colorado at a regular meeting on January 1 1877 with all members present except S B Wright. Minutes of the prior meeting were read and approved. The remonstrance of Messrs F J Aenis, etc. noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
Greeley
Colo
S. B. Wright
Messrs
F. J. Aenis
Greeley Grange
E. B. Baker
Board action notes on billiard licensing petitions and town finances
The board read and referred petitions for licensing billiard tables at 25 dollars and 256 dollars per table to the Judiciary Committee. It extended the collector's warrant to February 5 and filed the town treasurer's quarter end 1876 report showing receipts 945.9 and expenditures 876.4. Finance Committee approved several accounts and referral of others for adjustment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Mattson
Finance Committee
H. A. French
L. von Gohren
Cattle Thieves, Snow, and Local Notices in Weld County
Cattle thieves operate near the Platte as snow remains. Boulder visitor C. G. Buckingham in town. Masonic festival enjoyed. fence penalties to be enforced for open gates. Ranch and hay outlooks noted. buffalo scarce, antelope plentiful. Jubilee Singers to perform. admission 50 cents. Local ads include saloon goods, furniture gifts, and store improvements. Community notices cover church, charity, water rights, and reading room proposals amid winter gloom.
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Salomon
Jastrowitz
Fir Hall
H. F. Flower
No. 2 Canal
Crary
Northern District
M. E
Weld County Cattle Grower’s Protective Association
J. C. Scott
Greeley
Judge Haynes
J. C. Shattuck
G. W. Buell
Denver
Republican Country
Main Street
Madison Street
Max Clark
Bob Graham
Fred Fezer
Fred
John Merry
California
Foote, Jr
Merry
el Dorado
Colorado
Pine Bluff
Lyceums
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Ashtabula
Greeley Tribone
Scranton
Lackawanna Irn and Coal Company
Vesuvius
Etna
Germany
the Town Board
B. F. Marsh
Commission On Collection
J. BE. Wilson
Hone News
Platte
C. G. Buckingham, Esq
Boulder
Canyon City
Mm- Renne
South Park
A. W. Talbott
A. Z. Satomon’s
H. Boxsrrenar’s
W. F. Tompson
Bes A
Hl. Boxarremen’s
H. Boxrreuenr
W. de L. Mansfield
H. Boxgrronman's
H. Boxtronga
R. D. McLucas
H. Borricasa
Mose
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