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Telegraph items report a House move to suspend rules for a tax on incomes. war and diplomacy developments include Indian out recruitment, Northern Pacific bill progress, and Genet bail. Also coverage of a Chicago academy fire, Lead City mine purchase, and incipient European tensions around Constantinople and the Dardanelles.
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Gen Sturgis on Liver-Eating Johnson and the hunt for Joseph
The Trisoner’s obituary of Liver-Eating Johnson leads interviewer Gen. Sturgis to discuss the famed scout’s life. Sturgis recalls meeting Johnson at Stillwater, noting his extensive country knowledge, truthfulness, and formidable reputation. Johnson’s appearance and lack of concern for dress are described, with no further details on his death provided.
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Johnson
Trisoner
Yellowstone
St. Louis Globe Boy
Joseph
Stillwater
Johncgn
The hunter Johnson and the Nez Perces chase
The speaker recalls Johnson as a capable, cautious man who avoided fights yet defended allies when needed. He led a crucial river crossing to aid Miles' relief against possible Sitting Bull aid. Socially he lived simply, chasing game, likely married under Indian custom, with relationships not strongly bound by traditional norms.
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Nez Perces
Johnson
Bradley decision against Returning Board transfers to circuit court
Judge Bradley denied the Louisiana returning board’s request to transfer its tal now pendiaz to the United States circuit court citing inability to secure equal civil rights. Decision forwarded to the clerk and likely announced in open court Monday at Orleans. Forty thousand bids received for four year mail contracts west of the Mississippi to the Pacific. awards expected by March 10.
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Gen Crook on Indian War Prospects in 1880s North
Gen Crook predicts difficulty maintaining peace on the northern border and upper Missouri and Yellowstone. Sitting Bull may cross into U S territory as buffalo decline drives subsistence changes. Troops exist on Tongue River, Yellowstone, and upper Missouri but final peace depends on removing Sitting Bull. Fort Randall notes northward agency Indians and possible spring movements. No new Dakota territory or Pembina statehood before 1880. Johnson to run for Congress in Richmond district.
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