Silver and coinage clash as silver policy stirs national anger
The piece rails against silver demonetization opponents led by Eastern papers and money lenders seeking high interest. It argues for silver legal tender, warns of economic collapse if defeated, compares per capita money, and cites Bland and broader political reaction, with notes on weather prophets, Union Pacific rates, and Armenian Russian moves.
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New York World
New York Tribune
Boston Post
Journal
Joseph
Asia
Congress
England
France
Germany
Bland
Missouri
New York
Boston
Denver
Colorado
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Wisconsin
Iowa
Court case People vs Pierce and Thayer ends with discharge
In a horse theft case the court discharged Pierce and Thayer after Hubbs claimed joint ownership with Wy att. Prosecution lingered on delaying motions and a telegraph from Cheyenne requested holding the prisoners for grand larceny. The report notes prior captures and missing suspects in the ongoing matter People vs Jennings Reves Pennington.
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Cape
Lis
Graham
Hubbs
Justice Childs
Justice Moore
Matlock
Cheyenne
Sailor Matlock
Thayer
Price
People
Jennings
Reves Pennington
Jury Returns Verdict On Knife Assault Case
The case opened shortly after 2 pm with four possible jury verdicts listed. The jury found assault and battery with damages of 100 dollars. Grand Jury reports from Greeley jail urge extra cell space perforated shutters and a new building for the sheriff’s office or sleeping room for turnkeys. Evans jail upheld prisoners in reasonably good condition amid crowding.
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Greeley
Turnkee
Evans
Chain & Hardy's offers wide variety and deep discounts
Mrs. Inman notes Chain & Hardy's in Denver as a store where prices are 25 to 100 percent cheaper than last year. The firm sells framed statuary and engravings, writing materials, inkstands, paper weights, gold pens, photograph albums, and artist supplies. They feature Kniff albums, diary and scrap books, gift books, and a complete stock of artist materials in the West.
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John Inman
Denver
Chain & Hardy's
Book and Notion
Morocco
Chain & Hardy
Kniff
Mark Twain
West
Blue Ribbon Meeting Advocates Temperance At Murphy Hall
The Murphy meeting at Barnum Hall drew a crowd with Judge Elliott and several lawyers present. Speakers urged temperance through religious duty and self control, targeting malt liquor, with Fort Collins examples and calls for family instruction to curb drunkenness.
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Murphy
Barnum Hall
Elliott
Moore
Packard
Greeley
Law
Rbosles
Fort Collins
Yerkes
Mr. Warren
Temperance Meeting Draws Full House in Greeley
Judge Elliott, Rev. Packard, Dr. McDonald, and Hon. E. Price addressed a large crowd in Greeley at a 4 PM temperance gathering. Elliott linked indictments to drink, McDonald spoke on science and early tobacco and liquor influence, Price urged safeguarding children, and fourteen signed the pledge.
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Judge Elliott
AK. Packard
Greeley
Murphy
McDonald
Price
Laramie City
Mr Price
Greeley Notes On Court Visit Concerts and Local Happenings
Cheyenne judge R H Johns visits court in town while I N Kanaga sails for Kansas. Miss Palmer concert in town draws a throng as Greeley patrons plan to attend. Venison brought in by W A Branner. freight southbound train delayed six hours with 48 loaded cars. The Shakesperian Club reads Merchant of Venice. a new debating society forms from the Public School Lyceum members. Judge Elliott travels to Castle Rock. cattle stealing case sparks trial chatter.
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R. H. Johns
Cheyenne
I. N. Kanaga
Kansas
Hi. G. Clark
Miss Palmer
Collins
C. D. Wells
Denver
Greeley
Luna Lake
Rwin Hart
F. Mosér
Henry A. Evans
Delmonico
W. A. Branner
State Grange
J. Kausey
Ilinois
Shakesperian Club
Flower's
J. Mason
Fort Collins
E. V. Price
Laramie City
Laramie Sentinel
Lyceum
Judge Elliott
Castle Rock
Douglass
Arapahoe
Elbert
Weld
Laramie
Greeley notes on fences, lectures, and freight in 1877
Calf hollers provoke amusement as residents praise open gates allowing produce to move freely. A union Thanksgiving service at the Presbyterian church features four short addresses. Dr. McDonald’s lectures draw crowds on love and phrenology, with head exams and readings. Freight data from the Denver Pacific shows 8,467,540 pounds in ten months, including hay grain flour and wool, indicating strong local production.
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Denver
Greeley
Presbyterian Church
New England
Colorado
Warren, Partridge, Packard
Yerkes
McDnald
Rosa Driver
McDonald
Rum
Denver Pacific
A Car Load of Apples Arrives at Nicnors
A car load of apples arrived at Nicnors, with workers unloading fruit and confirming stock levels for the market day. Local staff reported steady demand as residents browsed fresh produce and price listings posted outside the shop.
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Nicnors
Elegant Jewelry and Watches At Salomon's Christmas Opening
il H Barton announces a stock of ladies and gents jewelry including rings coral sets and buttons, plus fine American and Elgin watches. An extensive silver and plated ware assortment arrives. Also notices a December 8 Christmas opening and various local ads for skates, hogs, fruits, maple syrup, and sewing machines.
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K. Borriener's
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New York City
Weather Prophets
Tice
St. Louis
Weather Department
New York Tribene
New York Herald
Ocean
Great Lakes
Ben Franklin
Richard
Mr. Chaffee
Union Pacific
Kansas Pacific
Kansas City
Armenia
Constantinople
Kars
Pierce
Frank Wyatt
Rhodes
Ft. Collins
Nome News
Mathushek
Julia Palmer
W. W. Montelius
Larimer Street
Pero
Alibe's
St. Bostroyer’s
I. F. Flower
Havana
R. B. Harrington
Willard & Harrington
C. Randolph
Wittago & Ranxourn
Starionery Mansfield
Hl. Borriener’s
J.J. Armstrong
GneeLey
Coto
Main Street
Monroe
Jefferson Avenues
Madison Avenue
Main
Maple Streets
Board of Town Trustees
L. van Gourny
Guerney Corp
Walnut Streets
Mourne Avenue
Main and
Monroe and
Madison Avenues
Leon Gotren
Salomon
The
City Bakery
Berkshire
H. Dorriewmr
Weld Co
Greeway, Con
Sec
Planter's
W. M. Fox
Orry Bakery
Oyysteerrs
Civy Bakery
Jackson & Co's
Colo
Board of Fence Commissioners
L. Vox Gonren
See'y Greely, Colo
Fence District No. 1
Weld County
Barnum’s Hall
Board of Peace Commissioners
L. von Gonuwan
Loe'y Greeley
Olivers
Jackson’s
Batcom Hovusy
Wu. Hamman
Mamarixen
W. A. Nicnonsa & Co
Jackson & Co.'s
Ciry Bakery
Licious
Denver Mansfield’s
S. A. Briens
Park Church
H. Boxrrones
A. Z. Salomon’s
A. Z. Salomon's
W. A. Brewer
A. Z. Saromon’s
H. M. Shattuck
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