Omaha Smelting Works Strike Warbed Mobilization
In 1888 two weeks earlier bosses at Omaha Smelting Works refused a 20 percent wage raise. One hundred colored men from Kansas City Leavenworth and St Joe arrived by special train and marched into the works. Armed strikers faced no immediate opposition and a plan to seize militia arms was thwarted. A committee offered to pay the workers’ travel home. the colored men withdrew and were greeted by a parade of white and black workers. Governor called militia as tensions cooled and the negotiable force secured towers.
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Omaha
Wagee
Kansas City
Leavenworth
St. Joe
Kansas
Missouri
Chinese Merchant Becomes Deputy Sheriff in New York
A Chinese merchant named Tom Lee, already a citizen for years, was appointed Deputy Sheriff in New York City. He is the first Chinaman to hold any office in the United States, signaling possible waves of naturalization and political influence as courts address citizenship based on color and the Burlingame treaty.
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United States
New York City
Citivaship
Conkling
Cameron
John
Feme ka Delegates Choose Tilden At Eureka Convention
Eureka Democrats declare Tilden first choice for president with a Thurman minority in the fold. A protest against nominating a judicial candidate is passed and delegates are instructed to oppose candidates whose China policy differs from Pacific Coast views. Winnemucca delegates named include Hillhouse Mills Sadler Sloss Levy Marshall Whalen Walsh Hill Merrill Rossiter with several noted Thurman supporters.
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Eureka
Tilden
Pacific Coast
Winnemucca
A. M. Hillhouse
W. O. Mills
RB. Sadler
Sloss
Benj
C. Levy
B. F. Marshall
Thomas R. Whalen
Mike Walsh
J. N. Hill
George. W. Merrill
Pat. Rossiter
Thurman
Legislature Bill Ensures Mint Funding For Next Year
The Legislative Executive and Judicial Appropriation bill, which passed the Senate, dispels fears of removing the Mint. It allocates $125,000 for the Department to keep the Mint operating in the next fiscal year, denying any plan to abandon the facility.
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Senate
Cision
Department
Corea
Divorce Decree Sought as Clerk Reports License Demand
In Andebon County Iowa a man sought a copy of a divorce decree from his former wife while another man applied for a marriage license to wed her. The clerk noted sarcasm in the latter’s tone as the two requests unfolded.
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Gut
Bensbor Jones
Senate
Andebon
Iowa
Sarcasua
Telegraphic items and personal notices mixed in brief
The dispatch from the British minister thanks the United States for aiding Ireland by sending the Constellation with provisions. A New York woman is found murdered. her husband is missing and a note accuses him. Illinois delegates protest anti Grant delegates. Gorham heads to Chicago to aid Grant. Cr details on Blaine, Mere marriage rumors, Ord-Trevino, Senator Davis, Dakota Governor Ordway, Dryden, militia in Quebec, Zimmer murder case, Speaker Randall’s aging mother.
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Washington
United States
Sip
Ireland
Emil Breimann
East Fifteenth Street
New York
Springfield
Ilinois
Inter-Ocean
George C. Gorham
Chicago
Blaine
Mise Bertie
Ord
Trevino
Galveston
General Ord
Davis
Minois
Tilden
Senate
NG. Ordway
New Hampshire
Dakota Territory
James L. Dryden
Illinois
Montana
Quebec
Peter Zimmer
Wisconsin
Buffalo
Speaker Randall
Germantown
Harney Valley Notes On Winter Cattle Loss and Indian Rumors
Harney Valley May 18 1880 report notes a severe winter with heavy snow killing about twelve percent of cattle. It mentions Indian scares, a large reservation nearby, and a wavering agitator in Winnemucca seeking to block Fort Harney’s abandonment. Old Sally the Pinte Queen visits, while investment prospects and stock drove price and drive options emerge.
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Ringe
Harsey Vallley
Barron Sruver
Fort Harney
Winnemucca
Sally
Harney
Howard
Montana
Mina
Special Logats and German Syrup Pitched at Local Store
Ripe utrawberviks appear at length in the Wine mucca market at C. Chenoweth's new grocery, offering fresh fruits at bed-rock prices. Dr. A Boschee's German Syrup, a noted remedy since 1868, claims quick relief for coughs and lung troubles. two million bottles sold yearly. Sample bottle 10 cents, price 75 cents. Beware similar names.
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C. Chenoweth
A. Boschee
Boscher
United States
Soothing Syrup for Teething Pain Appears in Ad
An old advertisement touts Mrs Wilson's Soothing Syrup claiming instant relief for teething pain in infants. It promises bowel regulation and rest for mothers, asserts safety and pleasant taste, and credits a renowned female physician and nurses in the United States. Available nationwide at 23 cents a bottle.
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United States
Robins Sells Coffee Tomatoes Oysters for Cash
Five pounds green coffee for 100 dollars. Four cans choke tomatoes for 100 cash at F C Robins. Four cans selected oysters for 100 cash at B C Robins. F C Robins receives freshries and provisions every thirty days and will sell goods at Sacramento prices for cash. No credits entered on goods bought at low figures. Cash upon the counter, goods delivered free.
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F.C. Robins
B.C. Robins
F. C. Robins
Sacramento
Fresh Groceries at C ChixoweTa Cash Store Opens New Sugar Deals
Fresh shipment of groceries received by C ChixoweTa at his cash store. Customers may buy seven pounds of brown sugar or six pounds of white sugar for one dollar. The seller promises modern stock and no shopworn goods.
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C. ChixoweTa
Stomach Bitters Ad Promotes Local Remedies
An 19th century advertisement urges readers to try Hostetetter’s stomach bitters and to seek Dr A Garranzen at the Depot Bakery and Restaurant for relief. The ad promises personalized dishes such as strawberry shortcake and cream and notes prices starting at 25 cents.
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Hostetetter
Dr. A. Garrznen
Depot Bakery
Seed Potatoes at Low Price Available Weekly Station
Four top potato varieties offered at a weekly station in Nevada under R. B. branding. List includes Harrison type. customers urged to purchase at reduced rates. Sale highlights value and local availability for gardeners and small farms.
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Cbr R. B
Harrison
Fredericksburg Meer and Local Beer Ad Promos
An OCR fragment advertises Fredericksburg beer and a drink at G A Knox's Depot Home with claims of no intoxication. It cites Lavy & Co for low prices and promotes Levy & Co coffee as new in stock. It also notes free lunch nightly at A D Willeims Palace Saloon and urges visits to the Depot.
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Fredericksburg
G. A. Knox
Kxt
Wine for Brave Heartal at Frank Fellows Fashion Sample Rooms
Fragmentary OCR notes mention procuring genuine imported Charles Heidsieck wine. References to Boston baked bean and brown bread, Doc's Lentiv Staxp, Fresh Oyniers and celery salad appear as garbled items. No coherent event or clear personage beyond Charles Heidsieck is identifiable.
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Frank Fellows
Charles Heidsieck
Boston
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