29 Jun 1878
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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1878
Page
1
Fragmentary items from a historic newspaper describe Bank of England bullion withdrawals, Berlin town council funding a grand painting, and shifting political loyalties. References include the Vicksburg Herald, Acklin versus Rosser in a duel, Lori ness letters, Georgia politics, and railroad executive changes ahead of July.
The repeal shifts bankruptcy decisions back to the states, with many reviving or crafting new laws to meet the emergency. Rhode Island and other centers prepare as state frameworks regain control, affecting merchants and trade hubs nationwide.
Groesbeck, Walker and Fenton of the monetary commission traveled to Washington on June 28 and will seek an award from the Secretary this morning and meet the President in the afternoon.
Capt Bogar dus beat Pennel the English pigeon shooter in New London. Pennel killed 68 birds, Bogarus 70 of 100 as birds fell to the marksman’s aim.
A north bound Chicago and Northwestern train derailed near Appleton due to a broken rail. The act is suspected to be the work of tramps. The fireman and engineer were severely hurt while passengers escaped unharmed.
Pablo Para, a Mexican, was hanged today for the murder of Dr. Newman in December 1870. The crime aimed at robbery. Para dragged the doctor with a lasso and cut him to pieces with a knife, dying while protesting innocence and shouting Viva Mexico.
Freehold marked the centennial of the Monmouth battle with a grand civic and military procession and the laying of the corner stone for the Granite Shaft honoring New Jersey soldiers killed in the Revolutionary War.
Deputy US Marshal Mershon from Fort Smith chased two Indians from the Indian farm near Fort Sill. The pursuit led to a clash in which the marshal was attacked while the natives waved pistols and knives. Two Indians were killed in the fight and fear grips the Comanches of a wider war path.
San Francisco reports dispatches to Gen Wheatop with orders forwarded to Oregon. Hostiles increase as they advance with bands of Bannocks Piutes Klamaths and Umatillas forming junctions. Howard plans to counter northward via Silver Creek and John Day river route. Forces under Sandford Grover Bendiere to move, with infantry artillery and cavalry ready to assemble near Malheur City and Willow Creek. Umatillas threaten to join hostiles.
From San Francisco a June report lists Col. Bernard's battle casualties with killed soldiers includingodor Schultz and others, and wounded men such as George Foster Mansom and a Mo A citizen scout. Indians were driven off with property seized and substantial money and ammunition captured.
The Harvard and Yale crews battled in New London with Harvard finishing about twelve lengths ahead. Official times were Harvard 20 44 3 5 and Yale 21 20, while Harvard built speed each half mile and Yale’s stroke faded.
Baltimore June 28 Judge Giles decides a test case holding that the Commissioner cannot issue orders for substantial partitions as the law authorizes manufacturers to sell. The ruling centers on the authority to sell rather than partition.
A Havana letter reports the Span ards faced no battles against the Cubans yet the campaign cost eighty thousand men. The island resembles a vast cemetery as five steamers head home with troops. Martinez Campos cut government expenses by halving his Captain General salary.
Friday events include a Jacksonville grain store fire with $35,000 loss and $25,000 insurance, a Buffalo son killing his father while drunk, the poet Bret Harte sailing for Europe, the Soloman furniture firm assignment in New York with $1,000,900 liabilities, Judge Sidney Breeze’s death in Illinois, and creditors in Fall River winding up Border City villa. Also notes arrivals of Representatives Stenger Reed and Blackburn, Duke of Cumberland assertion, plus New York markets and Wyoming pioneer paper advert.
News from Madrid notes King Alfonso receiving condolences from European courts as shops close and theatres suspend activity. The Queen’s body will lie in state for three days with funeral possibly next week. A solemn mass for the Queen’s repose is planned in Rome at St. Peter’s. Military provisions are prepared for 50,000 men and forage for cavalry by July 15 at Agram.
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