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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1879
Page
1
A chaotic digest covers Caesco grain markets with Wheat and Cork figures, political jabs about Democrats and the presidency, cabinet talks on English cattle imports, and notes on trials, Irish celebrations, and Elihu Burritt’s death and career.
Lincoln March 7. Indictment against J P Olive and his men covers six counts tied to the murder of Luther Mitchell. Prosecution led by Schofield. defense by Homer & Cannon. Trial expected to be the state’s greatest. earlier reports misstate charges.
The Union Pacific railroad company has purchased the Kansas Pacific road and will operate it as a single system. In St Louis James Beck baggage master of the Iron Mountain railroad, jailed for mall robbery, confessed and named others who were arrested and confessed today.
Washington report notes Speaker Randall travels to New York confident of re election while Blackburn supporters claim 84 votes for caucus nomination. Also included are data on Suez Canal costs stock values and revenues with assessment of Panama canal viability and National Board of Health appointments by the cabinet.
A grand reception is planned at Cyrus W Field's house in New York on Monday to mark the 25th anniversary of the first Atlantic cable company. Invited guests include Western leaders, Washington ministers, a secretary of state, supreme court members, and military officials. About 1,000 attendees expected.
Topeka March 7 By order of the house Smith Western Union telegraph manager who refused to surrender messages alleged to show bribery in the senatorial election was freed today after two weeks in custody with no action taken.
Cedar Rapids reports a fire today destroying the slaughtering house and fertilizer boiler and engine rooms of F. M. Sinclair & Co. insured loss about 75000 dollars. Fire damage and low insurance noted as the event's key facts.
Fort Buford advices report two detachments from Fort Keogh moving into the Yellowstone country to intercept the rear of the renegade Cheyennes. High water prevents crossing the river, boosting perceived odds of success.
In Cochabamba district areas, eight to ten people die daily from starvation. A small town records two hundred six deaths from hunger in twenty days.
Paris March 7 the committee of Inquiry voted 21 to 7 in favor of impeaching the Debroglie Fortou cabinet ministers and the ministry of Gen de Grimaudet de Rochebonet.
The Reichstag today defeated the Conservative motion to tighten standing orders but adopted Baron Stauffenburg's plan for a committee to report if current regulations need modification.
Berlin Germania reports Bismarck sent a conciliatory reply to Vatican representatives. The stance avoids endorsing a rapid or favorable outcome yet signals openness to dialogue.
General Martines Campos submitted a cabinet slate for the king’s approval including war minister General Campos and foreign minister Molang. Most ministers took office, Ayala declined due to health, and Margui remains, with colonies to De Orovivi.
March 7 report from Galveston describes Indian raiders attacking the Lopita ranch near Agraverde Mexico. They woke horses and wounded borders. two shepherds were killed yesterday. Citizens and soldiers from New Laredo pursue the raiders while American troops guard river fords.
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