23 Jun 1878
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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1878
Page
1
A jumble of references from 19th century politics and culture. Mentions Gord in New York, epitaphs for Jim Anderson, Salt Lake Tribune on Utah Southern rail, and various named figures like Tom Ewixa and Vinnie Ream. Observations on Berlin congress, a hanging in Alabama, and commentary on Congress's Forty-fifth session and currency debates.
The monument commission met at the Executive Mansion to arrange completion. President to appoint Gen. Casey as general superintendent and Capt. Davis to draft plans for strengthening the structure. Additional dispatch notes Peru flood damage and members’ attendance records.
K L Potter the wheelbarrow traveler from Albany to San Francisco arrived in Council Bluffs at 3 p.m. with companions. He will stay Sunday then continue Monday toward the west to complete the journey and expects to reach his destination on time despite the long trek.
Movements of Mackensiec reported as expedition returns to the river side with no battle and 400 head of stock seized. Mackensie pursued Col. Pedro Valdez’s regulars twice but failed to overtake them. Gen Mackensie arrived at Fort Clark on Friday. Galveston dispatch notes Desederdisy Paduca second in command to San Elizario arrested by state troops. Other leaders are said to be in the mountains along the Rio Grande. extradition demands for Judge Blacker’s men are said to be lost in the mails.
Elisha Atkins, Vice President of Union Pacific, reports large sums due from the U S Government for transportation services amounting to about 3,000,000 dollars. Judgment has been recovered for nearly half, with the remainder tied to unsettled claims on five percent of net earnings and related principles. The final Supreme Court decision and recent legislation influence the outcome, prompting the executive committee to declare that the usual July 1 quarterly dividend be postponed.
Gen. J. W. Forsythe and family left Chicago for the Pacific coast. For ten years he served on Gen. Sheridan’s staff and now receives a full lieutenant colonelcy, ordered to join the First Regiment of Cavalry at Walla Walla.
Mrs Elizabeth Vinton widow of Dr Francis Vinton and daughter of Commodore Perry, hero of Lake Erie, died this morning at her Brooklyn residence.
A large band led by Te Wakon with Simon Anayaynhmana Muzakutamana Hokxidan Waxta Mabpeahnaza Shunkaska Pazutasapa and hundreds of followers left their Sisseton Wahpeton agency near Fort Wadsworth 25 miles away. They traveled toward Big Stone Lake amid reports of buffalo and may join Tatankahe with possible total around five hundred. The agent sent to investigate expects they will return by tomorrow.
In Augusta on June 22 two related killings occurred. David Crawford a Black Island South Carolina resident killed his wife and then killed himself. The next morning Ferrie a white man killed a woman he cohabited with and then took his own life.
A dispatch from Constantinople reports Austria will ask at the congress for authorization to escort Bosnian refugees back to their homes, addressing issues in the Southern Bulgaria and Antivari dispute.
The Boston wood market remained unchanged on Saturday and demand stayed quiet. Lydia Thompson and her husband have reconciled and the divorce proceedings were discontinued. Mrs Anna Pray and Mrs W J Florence died in Brooklyn. William Vaughan was hanged at St John for the murder of Mary Quinn on February 18 last. A flouring mill of Smith C Co caught fire Saturday, loss estimated at 30000 dollars with 10000 insured.
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