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Cheyenne Daily Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1878

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New Pope Dreams and Indian Policy Amid Global Tension

The piece blends rumors about Paolo Pane Bianco as a possible pope and media satire on Cardinal discussions, with commentary on Sitting Bull and U S Indian policy in Canada. It also notes Russo Turkish diplomacy, Turkish threats against Greece and Montenegro, and Russia seeking Turkish alignment against Britain. It ends with an insurance advertisement snippet and Cheyenne contact.

Pio Nono Cardinal Punebianco Pane Bianco New York Herald Panebianco

Congressional Doings in Senate and House Reports

The national Legislature sessions in Washington feature Voorhees proposing a rail bond inquiry and Dorsey urging a broader territorial government review. Windom seeks Dakota railroad expansion, and actions on Pro-Union Pacific compliance and monetary commission proposals occur as committees report and adjourn. House focuses on a monetary commission invitation and wartime mail contracts funding.

Washington Voorhees Indiana Indian Territory Dorsey Windom Senate Worthington & Sioux Falls R. R. Co Dakota Sioux Falls Armstrong Merchants’ Exchange of St. Louis Union Pacific Road Congress HOUSE Stephens International Monetary Commission George H. Giddings Texas Santa Fe New Mexico San Antonio

Polk Door Keeper Faces Removal Over Lobbying Acts

Washington February 15 Polk door keeper of the house will be removed unless he resigns. Evidence shows disregard of laws and lobbying for certain interests along with other unofficial acts.

Polk Washington House

Cremation of Mrs Pittman in Cincinnati Held Public Interest

The remains of Mrs. Ben Pittman of Cincinnati were cremated at Le Moyne's crematory in Washington after a private ceremony. The process began at two o’clock and lasted two hours under controlled furnace conditions. Mr. Pittman and officials attended. press access was restricted amid demonstrations by foreign newspapers.

Washington Ben Pittman Cincinnati Lemoyne Pittman Plympton Chage Baron de Palm

Peace, The Cuban Struggle Ends in Spanish Rule

A Havana dispatch quotes a San Juan dated plan outlining peace terms for Cuba. Conditions include political autonomy akin to Porto Rico, broad pardons, freedom for deserters, and liberty for slaves and Chinese within lines. The Spanish army halts offensive operations as guides disseminate terms. The Cuban government dissolves into a central peace committee.

Havana San Juan Porto Rico

Hangings Report Two Murderers Executed Today

In Carthage Missouri Jno J Abela over sixty was hanged for the 1874 murder of John L Love in McDonald county. The act grew from jealousy over an abandoned woman and Abela confessed after being dosed with whisky. In Madison Indiana Beavers who killed Sewell at New Liberty church last fall was hanged at noon and died as the trap dropped. he confessed.

St. Louis Jno New Liberty Church

Chicago Excited Over Loss of Key Real Estate Tract

Land Commissioner Williamson in Washington rules in favor of Kean and Valentine locating land on the lake front and Dearborn Park. The area between Randolph Street and the center line of Madison Street from Michigan Avenue to the lake is affected. An appeal to the Interior Secretary could overturn the decision, risking a valuable unbuilt Chicago parcel passing into private hands.

Chicago Williamson Washington Thos. B. Valentine David W. Kean Lake Front Dearborn Park Randolph Street Madison Street Michigan Avenue Lake United States Kean Valentine Secretary of the Interior

A Tribute to Lincoln and Emancipation Proclamation

Washington February 15 President Hayes and Fred Douglas addressed Howard University presenting a steel engraving of Carpenter's Signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Douglas urged self restraint and choicest labor while Hayes praised Lincoln's act and urged independence through work and saving. The speech was enthusiastically received.

Washington Carpenter Howard University Fred Douglas Congress Hayes Douglas Adams Sumner Abraham Lincoln Burns

European powers press cautious stance as Turkey talks unfold

Reports from Vienna and St Petersburg indicate the Czar may seal a peace with Turkey before the conference but Britain and Austria will not recognize any fait accompli. London protests Russian moves in Constantinople, warning of risks to Christians and fleet safety.

College of Cardinals Malta Danube Constantinople Russia England Turkey Vienna St. Petersburg Adrianople Plin the Galois Osman Pasha London Lord Derby Lord Loftus Count Schouvaloff Gallipolli Mont Sorious

New Trial Bid in Anderson Case Focuses on Fairness

In New Orleans on February 15 the defense reviewed grounds for a new trial citing unfair procedures. Senator Zachrie testified he believed Anderson was absent at the Vernon parish returns opening. The court limited defense questioning regarding Littlefield and other key witnesses.

New Orleans Anderson Littlefield Zachrie Vernon Parish Littlefeld

Attorneys-at-Law Practice Ad in Cheyenne

Attorneys-at-law advertise office space and legal services in the Carey Block Cheyenne Wyoming. The ad fragment indicates a generic law firm presence with no specific names or cases readable.

Carey Block Attorneys-At-Law Carey Cheyenne Wyo

Forged Checks Exposed Across New York Banks

In New York on February 15 authorities revealed forged checks totaling 14000 dollars found on the Corn Exchange Bank and 15000 dollars on the First National and Chase National banks. The culprit, a depositor’s clerk, vanished after the scheme came to light.

New York Corn Exchange Bank First National Chase National

Requiem Mass at Cincinnati Cathedral Honors Pontiff

The Pontifical requiem mass and sermon at Cincinnati's cathedral honored the deceased Pontiff and drew a vast crowd. Archbishop Purcell read the mass as altars and shrines wore emblems of grief. A black-draped catafalque with green plants stood before the altar. High Mass was also celebrated in other city churches.

Cincinnati Purcell

Indian Horse Thief Arrested at Spotted Tail Agency

Charley Smith, a half breed, was arrested by the military after crossing Niobrara to the Yankton reservation. He attempted suicide in custody but survived. he prefers death to court defense. Smith is said to be uninsured and will recover. Also noted are NY market figures with gold close around 102 and various stock prices.

Yankton Spotted Tail Charley Smith Niobrara Smith

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