29 Aug 1877
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Newspaper
Bismarck Tri Weekly Tribune
Location
Bismarck, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1877
Page
1
A fragmented clipping cites editorials and columns from Fargo to Bismarck touching on Northern Pacific routes, Union sentiment, and postwar North South tensions. It reports on grain trade data, projected U S wheat exports, and market implications for prices, with remarks on leaders like Secretary Key and the political climate.
Memorandum of steamer Far West reporting from Terry's Landing above the mouth of the Big Horn. It details departures on August 19 with Gen. Custer nearby, nights at Tongue River and Rose Bud, delays for Government freight, and multiple landings including Buffalo Rapids, Wolf Rapids, and Glendive.
The report details ongoing fighting at Schipka Pass with heavy Russian and Turkish casualties. Russians claim Turkish losses rival their own at Plevna as both sides reinforce. Also noted are Indian raids near Geyser Basin, a Chicago savings bank failure, and a large Knight Templar parade in Cleveland.
The article describes Vinotaki planning a midair exhibition with a nerve‑jarring Leap of Death between two ropes, a dangerous stunt that has never failed in his career. He will also walk head downwards along the rope, feet caught in twelve inch loops, while an ocean voyage and other acts are promised near the pavilion.
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