Lecompton Constitution and Kansas Free State Rise
The article traces W H English of Indiana and Stephen A Douglas opposing Kansas under the Lecompton Constitution. It credits them with defending popular vote rights and helping Kansas gain a Free Constitution and statehood after anti Lecompton measures prevailed.
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W. H. English
Congress
Indiana
Kansas
Union
James Buchanan
Buchanan
Territory
Stephen A. Touglas
United States
Illinois
House of Representatives
Senate
Free State Party
W. Ji. English
People of
Douglas Democrats
House
Stephen A. Douglas
William H. English
Douglas
Four presidential tickets in field for election year
Four candidates stand in the race Garfield of Ohio Republican Weaver of Iowa Greenback Labor Dow of Maine Prohibition Hancock of Pennsylvania Democrat. Prohibition and Greenbackers may affect Maine, where blocs could split electors. unity on state tickets may still leave Maine doubtful for the Republicans.
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James A. Garfield
Ohio
Arcond
J. B. Weaver
Iowa
Greenback Labor Party
Neal Dow
Maine
Winfield
Hancock
Pennsylvania
Mississippi
Weaver
Ancient Mexican spear unearthed near Wheatland
L Muir uncovered a two foot long spear of steel gold and copper alloy near Wheatland in Yuba county while plowing. The relic, linked to ancient Mexican use, was recently found and moved from the field.
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L. Muir
Wheatland
Yuba County
Incendiary attack on Lake House cluster and gold discovery reports
A Buena Vista dispatch describes an incendiary attempt on the Lake House thwarted by a mob that fired and fatally wounded an unknown man and gravely wounded Calvin Moon and J A Matthews while Judge Casey escaped. The violence follows a petition leading to police dismissals. Also reported is a major gold gravel strike at Snow Point near Nevada City with nuggets up to 230 dollars and 25 feet of pay gravel above bedrock. Dennis Kearney comments on Weaver and party shifts. Leadville notes a captive in the Gunnison country. Washington reports on Republican fund contributions. Kentucky storm lightning kills three workers. Oregon census puts population around 150000 with Portland at 20000. Jacksonville riots involve lumber workers striking. An Englishman swims fifteen miles in New York.
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Buena Vista
Colorado
Lake House
Calvin Moon
J. A. Matthews
Casey
Snow Point
Nevada City
California
Dennis Kearney
Omaha
Weaver
Greenback Labor Party
Maine
Leadville
Blake Burton
Gunnison
Burton
Quincy
Indian Valley
Plumas County
Cal
Jacksonville
Florida
George Fearn
New York
Internal Revenue by Article Shares in 1879 US
The Brewers Convention in Buffalo reports fiscal year ending June 30 1879 totals: distilled spirits 52 570 234 69 46 15 percent tobacco 40 185 702 65 35 23 percent fermented liquors 10 729 320 08 9 42 percent. Combined these three taxed items yield 103 434 607 42 90 80 percent of revenue. other sources provide 9 20 percent. Sunday night Price's reservoir at Ophir burst washing away railroad track and mill tailings. Car son Tribune notes ten men missing with damage near 20 000. General Rosecrans in San Francisco backs Hancock. presided Democratic ratification.
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Brewers’ Convention
Buffalo
New York
Price
Ophir
Virginia and
Tranckee
Yager
Carson Tribune
Traveler Hurt in Rail Accident Sparks Company Protest
A badly injured traveler seeks redress after a railroad accident with two broken ribs and other injuries. He visits the company office to complain, but an office clerk dismisses the grievance noting twelve passengers were killed recently and no complaint was made.
Illinois youth reports red smokestack locomotive near railroad
A boy husking corn in a field near the railroad spotted a new locomotive with a red smokestack. He ran home crying that the “prineere engine” is going to bust and is red all the way to the stovepipe.
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Illinois
Fresh Groceries at Cuxnoweth Cash Store
Local note announces new grocery shipment at C. Cuxnoweth’s cash store. Sugar priced at seven pounds brown or six pounds white per one dollar. Store touts fresh stock and no shopworn goods to tempt pity purchases.
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C. Cuxnoweth
Levy & Co offer goods cheap for cash in town
Town shoppers are urged to buy at Levy & Co for cash savings while Depot Bakery sells bread at the same prices to emigrants and townspeople. Latest hat styles and three ply rubber hose offered at local stores. Boston baked beans and bread sold at Doe's Luscut Swasp, and imported wine at Frank Fellows' Fashion Sample Rooms.
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Demember
Depot
Depot Bakery
Jed Tf
Despot Bakery
Ap27
Tf Banstsrex & Wertee.v
Boston
Brave Hearts
Frank Fellows
Charles Heidsieck
Notice to Creditors in Estate of Richard Stapleton
In the Fourth Judicial District of Nevada Humboldt County, the administrator M Oppentleim Public Administrator Winnemucca Nevada issues notice to creditors and all who hold claims against Richard Stapleton deceased to file within four months after first publication with vouchers at the administrator’s office on Main Street Winnemucca Nevada. The notice dated June 28, 180.
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District Court
Fourth Judicial District
State of
Nevada
Humboldt
Richard Stapleton
Richard Tapleton
Main Street
Winnemuces
Humboldt County
State of Nevada
M. Oppentleim
Winnemucca
Nev
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FE. G. Mines
E. H. Lathrop
Butler
Massachusetts
Butler State Central Committee
Oregon
Portland
General Rosecrans
San Francisco
Clarfield
Levy & Co
Sea BK
Rersuani & Co's
Hinen Dusters
C. Robins
City Drug Store
C. A. Desaussure
Bridge Street
Annie
Levy
Niversary OF American Inde
N. Danaaxco
E. Rei
E. Reevaarr
Merchan
Wool and Hides
EB Beinhart & CO
Winnemecoa
Mhs. D. van Lexnep
Drake
Hon R
Hos Linfield
Hos
Bonnifield
Ndy Davidson
Cuntunnia Holt
Godden
Liberty
Mem, S—Pire Company
Centennial Ball
First Street
Akin Street
Second
Third Street
Garrison Street
Fourth Stret
Hailmed Street
Railroud Street
Malm Street
Berey Chaplains
F. M. Warrington
T L Ham
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Hart &O
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L Breld
Centennial
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Fung
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Foot
Hack
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