Buffalo Bill’s rise from plains scout to famed showman
Rochester dispatch recalls William F. Cody known as Buffalo Bill, a Buffalo hunt participant and frontier guide, who became a celebrated entertainer after a close alliance with Professor Henry Ward of Rochester. The piece notes his early poverty, eastward journey, and how Ward’s backing helped launch his Wild West career, including a London engagement and public fascination with his character and leadership. It also mentions his family, including his wife in Nebraska, and his modest personal rewards despite public adulation.
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Adeuce
Rochester
Buffalo Bill
Western Plains
Mississippi River
Sheridan
Redskins
London
Old
Castile
Fort McPherson
Henry A. Ward
N. Y
Duke Alexis
Ward
William F. Cody
Buffalo Bul Cody
New York
Union Club
Jeromes
Cody
Nee York
Plains
Wecn
Professor Ward
Ned Bunt
Kit Carson
Evenno
Willam F. Cody
England
Howe Cross
Buffeio Bel
Gaeland
Janiper
Jerusalem
Pony Express
Abraham Lincoln
Deadwood
Col. Cody
Nebraska
Jane Mansa Pasker
Groesbeck profile recalls Western statesman in 19th century
Special correspondence from Cincinnati details William S Groesbeck a prominent lawyer and politician born in New York who rose through Ohio politics. He served in Congress from 1857 to 1850 on foreign affairs and joined Johnsons impeachment counsels. The piece notes his wealth and family ties including a sister who married Gen Hooker and a brother who died by suicide after bankruptcy.
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Cincinnati
William S. Groesbeck
Queen City
Alleghanies
Groesbeck
New York
Congress
Peace Congress
Ohio State Senate
Johnson
Horace Greeley
International Monetary Congress
Paris
Earl Digby
Supreme
Gen. Hooker
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Wall Street
Apano
Actio
Tereston
Suffering in the South Tells of War Time Privations
A southern woman describes extreme wartime hardship as Union blockades cut luxuries, salt, and food. She recalls burning rye for coffee, scarce tea, depleted farms, and slaves aiding households. The account highlights near-starvation incidents, including a family on a 150 acre farm and a federal officer later delivering aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jose
South
New York Press
The Capriotes of Today and a Penny Needle Tale
A fragmentary aged column contrasts Capriotes with Grecian roots and modern greed, noting women at sea and men away at work. It juxtaposes a Greek isle legacy with a fading moral order and a late anecdote about a farmer, a blacksmith, and a needle repair. The piece blends cultural caricature and a domestic fable.
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Crapi
Anucester
Gallon
Bern
Doston Journal World
Fragmented OCR Listing of Textile Items and Closets
A garbled OCR fragment lists items such as carpets, upholstery, drapery, cloaks and linens along with vague phrases like pavey treavetine and val crooks. It reads as a catalog or inventory snippet with unclear origin or context. No clear event date or named entities detected.
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Pennsylvania
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William E. Cody
Bow Be
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Serves
Biich
W. FL Cody
W. & Groesbeck
Eblisher
Connnes
Gail
Feudobacco
ASA
Ganda Rand Fan Eee
Alrias
Jno
Finzer & Bros
Louisvitte, Ky
Seth Arnolid
Med. Corp
B. Cet
Bradferd
Kingna Ug
Ray Corydon
Salamanca
Gatchell
A.A. Pellows
General Semel Bne
St Exchange “Street
Buttn Oy
Wes
Lefford
Warren
Duncirk, Allegheny
Psburgil RA
Hass” Mill
Fileoner
Woodon, Rewsbiurg
Nanny
Warren Youngsot - Wittafield
Tarhead Titusville
Goies Mort
DML
Ana
Ccd
Pe de Marning
Bunkirk
Torsueelian
T Dbe
Ajclote
Gisilur
Y&p Iirmer Y
Pittsburs Pivisie Rm
Pitsburg
Eusident
Sofie
Vinston Lunpsor
Os Warten
Kentucky
Penna
D. Arnheim & Second Avenue
Pittsburgh
Fas
Viti
ARK Iy
Warren, PA
Nay Pieters
Suru
Rylan Preek
Rasas
Dali de
Dughome
Mr. Harter Medicine Co
ST. Louis, MO
CG & Buartach, Ee
AEA de Warrey
Ter St
Gisape Fd
Philadelphia & Erie R. Nl
Whern Kane
Accam Pennsylvania Railroad
P. & & B, Division
Burren
Sheffield
Katy Press
Pistheele Phi Anil
Willinaspark
Baltimore
Washington
Dirsnse Ab Sanbebh
Eevee Pith Delphin
Williamsport
Kane
Huminlion
Giate Siving
Featkee Xpress
Warren Flo
Eric Olpa
Arimvis
Grillin
Washitage
Philadel
Omar
EL Pugh, Geutl Mau’er
Wes Anid Franswortid Ratloat
NORTH
Boutel Charenehann
Vonebo
TB da
Agdoeete
Adie Sauthe
Caer
Tee Linha
Mirome Clare Tien Ale Woot Oe Pas
Paidit
Valley
Ptake Fawn
Herald Ger
K, Prin
Tony
Fiaua Oii
Karee
Vidi
ISREY
Wat, Avius & Sons
Amyta
Meldrum
Mréet
I of the
Celigs
Lies
Amally
Gelen
Randal
Sam
Adam. Dry Goods
Carpets Anderson
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