Tag: Q2 1884
Democrat Drought: Fort Worth’s Republican Party Sinks Under Weight of Gen. Rosencrans’ Popularity
In 1884, Fort Worth’s Democratic party proved once again that they are the dominant force in the region. Despite the Republican party’s best efforts, every shred of relief the city received was thanks to Democratic origin and Democratic effort. The city’s Democratic party record on the Chinese question was solid, and it paid off big…
Tin Heist: The Black Hills Black Market
In the sweltering summer of 1884, the United States assay office in New York received a shipment of pure tin specimens from Professor Bailey, the renowned geologist of Wyoming Territory. The specimens, assaying over 15% pure tin, were obtained from ore forwarded by Bailey and sparked a frenzy of excitement among the nation’s mining community.…
