Conkling Sprague Scandal Rumors On Narragansett Pier
The Sun reports no foundation to claims of a personal clash between Senator Conkling and Sprague at Narragansett Pier. Mrs Sprague intervened as Sprague threatened Conkling with force. The episode sparked rumors of scandal surrounding Conkling and Mrs Sprague.
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Sprague
Conkling
Naragansett Pier
New York
Conkling-Sprague
Conklin
Conkin
Pike ‘Sun
Id Aras Conkling
Mrs. Sprague
Conking
Washington Society
Yellow Fever Reports Rise and Containment Efforts Continue
The board of health reported forty four yellow fever cases with two new deaths among the colored population. A three member committee was formed to liaise with ministers over containment. Observers note a refugee from Memphis suspected of spreading the fever while a doctor in Louisville contracted the illness but expected to recover. Havana records ninety three deaths last week, down forty from the prior week.
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Cincinnatti
Caroline Florenz
Anton Florenz
Vienna
Austria
Nathan Shirk
Memphia
Aig
Board of Health
Gollink
Liam
Forest
Memphis
Avery
Louisville
Edward Mormon
Havana
Two of a Kind in East St Louis Shootout
In East St Louis a saloon near the stock yards hosted a fatal duel when Sullivan and Wallace exchanged shots. Sullivan died within half an hour from a left breast wound after firing first at Wallace, who was wounded in the thigh.
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St. Ast
Wallace
Metropost
East St. Loni
Police face off as suspect Kelly killed during arrest
In Indianapolis on August 11 officer John Weidle tried to arrest a man named Kelly. The man grabbed the mace and assaulted the officer as Weidle drew his weapon. The officer fired, killing Kelly almost instantly as supporters of the attack continued.
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New York
Dennia Gillespie
Jno
O'Brien
Blackwell
Ialand
Stephen Kally
East River
Apmead
Jami
Roughind
Indianapolis
John Weidle
Kelly
Weidle
Chicago and St Louis Cattle and Sheep Receipts and Prices
Cattle receipts at Chicago 4 400 with Texan and Colorado steers priced 2 75 to 3 10 and good to choice shipping 4 10 to 4 70. Sheep receipts 290 scarce and moderate supply with prices 2 75 to 4 00. St Louis reports cattle receipts 2 500 shipments 500 with fair to good demand, grass Texans 2 25 to 3 25 and sheep steady 2 50 to 3 50 with receipts 700 shipments 00.
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Chicago
Texan
Colorado
St. Louis
Plundered Sarajevo Fire and Belfast Riot Reported
London dispatches describe Sarajevo burning of 1,000 houses and 800 stores while Belfast sees a serious riot triggered by a Catholic procession injuring many. Other notes record glove fight arrests near Pittsburg, a ship collision off Finisterre with deaths, and various local incidents across North America.
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London
Sarajevo
Belfast
Dishonest Philadelphia Lawyer Defrauds Many Clients
Win Vance Harper a Philadelphia lawyer defrauded clients for nearly 17000 dollars. He disappeared after stealing funds including a large sum entrusted to him as guardian for three orphan children. Many victims were poorer individuals who trusted him with their money.
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Philadelphia
Vance Harper
Law
Officers Converge on Chicago Over Chickamauga Positions
A board of officers including Ident. Gen. P. T. Sheridan Brig. Gen. George Crook and Col. J. C. Davis is ordered to meet in Chicago to resolve differences on troop positions and movements from the Chickamauga battle. Also: various War Department and Department of the Platte orders issued about transfers, leave extensions, and cemetery designation at the Little Big Horn site.
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George Crook
J. C. Davis
Chicago
Chickamauga
Department of the Platte
Fort Sanders
W. T
Henry Mellenry
Fourth Infantry
Fort Fred Steele
Edwin P. Andrus
Fifth Cavalry
Fort McPherson
Neb
Crook
Ronert Williams
War Department
Custer Battlefield
Little Big Iorn River
Montana Territory
United States
Department of Dakota
W. K. Schofield
Matanzas
Cuba
National Board of Health
Somerset Robinson
Proclamation setting Wyoming legislative apportionment
Governor John W. Hoyt proclaims the apportionment for Territorial Council and House seats for the September general election. Albany, Carbon, Laramie, Sweetwater, and Uinta counties allocated Council seats. Albany Carbon Lass Unita counties allocated House seats with specific member counts. Cheyenne dated July 14, 1879.
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Congress
Wyoming
Legislative Assembly
Territorial Council
House of Representatives
Territory
John W. Hoyt
Counci
Albany
Carbon
Lass
Sweetwater
Unita
Cheyenne
United States
W. Hoy
A Good Commander With a Good Record From the N A Mall
General Miles praised as a careful, economy minded commander who provisions troops well and inspires discipline. The piece surveys his campaigns from 1874 to 1878 against Cheyennes, Kiowas, and Sitting Bull, noting strategic moves and victories. It also reports the dissolution of the partnership Idelman & Franklin at Cheyenne, with Max Idelman taking over assets and debts.
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N. A. Mall
Miles
The
Herald
Commissariat
Joseph
Fort Keogh
Yellowstone
Bear Paw Mountains
Preas
Bigmarck
Musselshell
Indian Territory
Texas
Sheridan
T T
Yellow Stove
Ile
Sitting Bull
Cedar Creek
Sans Arca
Red Water Creek
Baldwin
Missouri
Crazy Horse
Wolf Mountains
Lame Deer
Bannocks
Yellowstone Park
Copartnership
Max Idelman
Orm
Idelman & Franklin
Cheyenne
Wyo. Ter
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Agi
Rockwall
Teta
Titus
Jeff Hopkins
Pittsburg
Owen Maloney
John Lafferty
Lisbon
South Finsterre
Concorn
Toronto
Bentouche
Chetopa
Kas
John Secrist
Vinita
I. T
Galveston
Weiaiys Ulet Bor Oplagian
Josie Costella
Coleman
San Francisco
Congréssioming
Ve Reis
Ewe Rede Dam
Eas Hero al Eee
Addoms
Territory OF
People of
H. Haas
Thames
N. A. Miles
Aidlot
Ere
McAughlin & Strele
Atalaw
Offee
Carey
Aynnett
Congress of
Washington
Joy
Kary Ronving
W. Kingman
Te Supreme Court
Attorney-At-Law
Laramie City
G. W. Corey
Addams & Glover's
Einer Ochayenne
Joslin
Jjeste
J. Maynard
Hia
Cheyenne and Vicinity
Omei Core Wa
W. Crook
Surueon
Carey Block
Wyo
Jieror
R. Williams
Dytys
First National Bank
Ron
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May
Kh. Aard
Lion
Markit
BAIN
Elkhorn House
I Weer
Leeder
Elkhore Creek
Livermore
H. H. Ellis
Fort Colina
Selina
Eddy Street
Cheyenne, Wyo
Europe
Amic
Hank
Deapwood
T. J. V. Jillich
Rustic Hotel
Fort Laramie
P. W. Carroll
U.P. RR
R. House
J. M. Jones
Whipple & Hay
Butler’s Old Stand
Brooks & Williams
Simmons
A. Simmons
Prop
Geo. G. Masten
Anheiser
Ferguson
Chevenne
Wri
Collins
Marks&myers
Call
Marks & Myers
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B. Hellman
Sumamiclothier
Gents
Sixteenth Street
MN A.gles
Grocers
Best Brands
California
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Milwaukee
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Seventeenth Streets
O. F. Cowhick
Cheyenne, Wye
Auc Fook Gheselands
Wagner
la Carey Lock
Cheyenne, Wyoming
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