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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1879
Page
1
A sprawling survey item notes political maneuvers in the United States and Britain, touching on Senate seat contests in South Carolina, post office funds, and Russia's actions in the Balkans. It also cites European distress, London debates on catte imports, and comments on market and stock activity in New York.
Washington reports show Senate debates on arrears of pension, revisions of start dates, and proposed appointments to pension posts. A Morrill amendment and four percent bonds were discussed as means to pay pension arrears. The cabinet and congress anticipate a veto of the Chinese bill and plan for an extra session if needed.
The greenback state convention met in Lansing. RK EB and Frager were elected president. Delegates adopted resolutions deprecating centralization and opposing war clauses.
At Bellevue hospital medical college commencement the graduates include A P Campbell from Oregon M F Honan W E Took and Sumner Phage from California. A Times dispatch details a Union Pacific Kansas Pacific Colorado Central pool with UP taking control and extending lines to Leadville Arizona while Kansas Pacific debt transfers.
Boston February 28. Miss Laura Teed of Franklin Massachusetts may be the murdered girl found in a Lynn trunk. Police Superintendent Adams says Teed’s dress and description match the victim, though age differs from the 24 years given in reports.
Topeka February 28 J B Trin the alleged Woolport murderer a year ago captured thirty miles from the state line in Missouri after escaping Lawrence jail recently police report the arrest ends the nationwide manhunt.
A Tucson dispatch reports hundreds of Sonoraians leaving Arizonan camps to dodge participation in a revolution. Capt Tafry with troops and Indian scouts leads a border scout from Tucson, a pioneering expedition into southwestern Arizona. Postal links to England are disrupted by German storms and snow.
Deputy U S Marshal Roe arrested about fifty people at Pekin and Peoria under indictment at Springfield for complicity in whiskey frauds. The detainees include prominent and wealthy citizens from various business sectors. The entire company left for Springfield amid unprecedented excitement in the region.
London reports Cape Town advices dated February 28 say the situation remains unchanged. Lord Chelmsford acting secretary states the British loss at Rookes drift on the 22nd, including native contingent, is estimated at over 500 men.
Vesth reports delegations have opened and seek four million five hundred thousand pounds as indemnity on account of the Bosnian occupation. The figure reflects postwar reparations and political pressure. The wording signals governmental negotiations and financial demands tied to territorial action.
A Madrid dispatch says Captain General Campos urges tariff reform to boost Cuba US trade and repeal sugar duties. If the council approves Saturday, he may return to Havana to pursue his Cuba policy.
Rio Janeiro reported a severe yellow fever outbreak among shipping. The government has already contributed 0,000,000 milreis to alleviate northeast distress and asks for a further 10,000,000 milreis credit to provide food.
Robert O Kelly arrives in New York from England and is greeted by Irish leaders. The Aberfeld steamer is abandoned at sea with crew saved. A Paroli Indiana fire destroys 40000 dollars in property. An avalanche near Marburg kills twenty one and destroys nine houses. Dr. Dufye is unanimously called to Boston. A Geasor mob expels the town commander. nine killed and stores looted. Los Angeles passes anti Chinese immigration rules. Twenty three Spanish sailors drown near Ferrol. Wills in York resume after six months. Myron Buell sentenced to be hanged April 6 for murder. Lunsford house fire smothers six children and the man, leaving wife and one child alive.
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