Supreme Court Acts on Thurman Rail Act and Mining Rights
Washington May 6 reports the Supreme Court affirming the Thurman act’s constitutionality in two railroad cases and ruling on mining rights in Flagstaff silver mine vs Helen Tarbet. Justice Field dissented in the railroad decision. Also noted are appropriations and a bill to protect election procedures.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Central Pacific Railroad Co
United States
Union and
Central Pacific
United States Treasury
Neas
Coate
Justice Field
Bradford
Strong
Flagstaff Silver, Mining Co
Utah
Helen Tarbet
Supreme Court of Utah
Lit Ye Cottonwood
Flagstaff Co
Bradley
Bill to bar army and navy at polls proposed in Congress
Washington report states Representative Eaton introduced a bill making it unlawful to use any part of the army or navy at polling places. McDonald said he would call it up. judiciary committee added two amendments restricting use to invasion or when the legislature cannot convene.
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Committee On Appropriations
Penatolla
Washington
Senate
Knott
Robeson
McDonald
Eaton
Judiciary Committee
Beck
California Constitution Debate Sparks City Turmoil
A San Francisco dispatch notes strong opposition to California's proposed new constitution with fears of economic calamity if adopted. The Times calls it an experiment in popular government and warns it could jeopardize material prosperity. Critics cite a fear of communistic aims and urge defeat to protect savings institutions and business activity.
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New York
San Francisco
the Times
California
Kearney
Cole
Dave” Terry
Volney E. Howard
Colossal Railway Combine Rouses West and Northwest
Rumors from New York on May 6 report a large railroad combination in progress to control continental trade between the Atlantic and Pacific. The move unsettles business in the western and northwestern regions as officials and merchants await further details.
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New York
West
Northwest
Pacific Oceans
Vanderbilt ownership rumors and Sherman governor denial
Chicago May 6 reports say President Keeps of Northwestern railway doubts Vanderbilt has a stake but offers no management change. Chicago & Alton officials deny Vanderbilt ownership. Secretary Sherman in Chicago denies life as Ohio governor candidate, says no truth and cites duties to Hayes and bond refunding.
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Vanderbilt
Chicago
Keeps
Northwestern Railway Company
Chicago & Alton Railroad
Sherman
Inter Ocean
Mansfeld
Ohio
Republican Party of
Hayes
Secretary Upholds Focus on Present Duties Over 1880 Presidency
The secretary declines to discuss presidential candidates, noting public opinion will decide. He comments that Democrat movement has redirected attention to Gen. Grant and suggests fighting battles anew under his leadership would offer no better option.
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Theas
Grant
Democrats
Missionary letter urges grain exports to India for famine relief
Boston May 6 The Journal prints a letter from Fairbanks a noted missionary in India noting famine in India creates demand for American grain He argues shipping cheaper wheat and white corn from New York to Bombay to arrive by September ends would yield handsome profits for shippers with shipments through May.
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Boston
Fairbanks
India
New York
Bombay
Pocasset Death Suspects Named as Accessories
Pocasset May 6. The following named persons will be arrested as accessories to the killing of the Freeman child Aldin P. Davis Chas F Howard Nathaniel Wing Alvin Wing Walter H Wing Phineas Gibbs Jr Harriet N Swift and Annie Louisa Howard.
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Pocasset
Freeman
Aldin P. Davis
Chas. F. Howard
Nathaniel Wing
Alvin Wing
Walter H. Wing
Phineas Gibbs, Jr
Harriet N. Swift
Annie Louisa Howard
Utah Polygamy Trial Verdict and Wells Procession
The jury in the Miles polygamy case returns a guilty verdict after five minutes deliberation. A procession of over ten thousand people marches in Salt Lake City in Wells's honor for refusing to answer questions about the marriage ceremony.
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Salt Lake
Miles
Wells
The New Outrage Mill Arrives in Memphis
The steamer Halladay brought a report that several hundred armed negroes assembled near Carolina and Scotia landings in Mississippi with the aim of seizing a passing steamer and forcing it to take them toward Kansas.
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Memphis
Halladay
Carolina
Scoti
Kanwas
Underground Telegraph Patent Sold in Philadelphia
The Western Union Telegraph Company bought the patent rights for the underground telegraph system in Philadelphia for 230000 dollars. The deal was completed in this city.
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Philadelphia
Western Union Telegraph Company
Royal Navy Sub Lieut Coyle dismissed over pirate ship tale
London May 6 Sub Lieut Coyle of the royal navy was arrested on suspicion of authoring the January 16 pirate ship story at Fastoet ligit. He has been convicted of the offence and dismissed from service. Robert Barrettt, cotton mill owner at Bolton and Manchester, has failed for 80 000. Money and stock markets report silver bars and government and railroad securities with mixed activity.
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London
Lieut. Coyle
Royal Navy
Fastoet Ligit
Robert Barrettt
Bolton
Manchester
Office and Sh Three Foot People to Join
Fragmentary notice reports an office and shop matter involving a joint action. Details are unclear but indicate a municipal or legal proceeding requiring attention from involved parties and the public.
Congressional Controversy and Senate House Actions May 6
Washington reports detail a Senate investigation challenge to Kellogg's seat, with Cam eron arguing the 1877 decision favored Kellogg. The House passes Knott's bill to prevent military interference at elections, while Robeson's substitute fails. Also notes Atkins's absence delaying appropriations and Rep James of New York felled by paralysis.
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Kellogg
Senate
House
Carpenter
Edmunds
Washington
Robeson
Knott
Chittenden
Kelley
Killinger
Morton
Conger
James
New York
Presbytery Votes on Talmage Charges in New York
The Brooklyn Presbytery began voting on charges against Dr. Talmage. Current tally shows 12 to acquit, 3 to convict, and 3 undecided.
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New York
Brooklyn
Mark Gray Pleads Guilty in Assault Case
In Chicago on May 6 Mark Gray pleaded guilty to assault with intent to kill for an attempted shooting of actor Edwin Booth. The court will consider leniency in determining his sentence.
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Mark Gray
Chicago
Gray
Edwin Booth
French cabinet hints at resuming relations with Mexico
A report notes discussion in the French cabinet about reestablishing ties with Mexico. Also mentioned is a Massachusetts will leaving bequests to the Boston Atheneum for library purposes. A San Francisco juror who offered his vote for 500 dollars to aid a prisoner faces four years in state prison.
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Mexico
Wm. B. Howes
Massachusetts
Boston Atheneum
San Francisco
County Commissioners Meet in Lar amine Wyoming 1879
Proceedings show Geo L Holt presiding as board disbursed numerous claims for repairs, furniture, salaries, and pauper care. Various officers' fees and licenses noted. authorizes renewal of court lease insurance and moves funds between railroad bond and general funds. Disallows R H Kipp constable fee. Cheyenne bill laid over.
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T. A. Caswell & Bro
James A. Bean
Justice of the Peace
Board of County Commissioners
A. D
Jno. K. Jeffrey
Arthur Doran
Witnews
Leader Printing Co
E. H. Leibey
J. W. Bruner
General Fund
James A. Brennan
Jas. A. Bean
Cheyenne City
Uilding Bridge
R. H. Kipp
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Congressional Proceedings
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Erie
Panama
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U. P. Bond
Central Pacific Bonds
Sutro Tunnel
Mareu
F. Schweickert
Dth Street
Bet
Kiddy
Ferguom
Cheyenne
Wyo
Night Report
Atkins
OF the
Laramie County
Wyoming
Wyomin
Geo. L. Holt
Charles Hecht
Draper & Hammond
Ibe Avian
Ance
Jas. P. Julian
Court House
Goodwin
E. Nagle
G. L. Holt
Hurd & Calland
Roy EB
Gohweckert
Herman Haas
Geo. A. Draper
Geo
Will
Ees Court
Congress of the United
D. G. W. Corey
Addams & Glover's
W.T
Aan
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Graham
Lxckenth Street
Cheyenne, Wyo
V. Peparaesee
M Lavenuix
Steele
A Strelf
Attorneys-At-Law
Carey Block
T. J. Fisher
W. C. Lykins
Aaron Lima
W. F. Lee
F. M. Yarmer
Chas. Hecht
Hecht
J. Jay Joslin
Cine Poor & Paupers
G. W. Hoyt
John Eames
Geo. W. Corey
County
Eee
Underwood &McGregor
Underwood & McGregor
H. H. Hille
Julia McGino
Terry & Hunter
Sloan & Son
Isaac Smith
Juidantt
J . W. Eingmar
The
Laramie City
A.P. A. R. House
G. M. Jones
T. Dyer
FEO
Brown
Metropolitan Hotel
Cor, Ferguson and
16Th Streets
U.P. Railroad
Gho. D. Letgntom
Simmons
17Th St., Near
Thames
Tranatett Board
FARB
Elkhorn House
Elkworn Creek
Livermore
What, Lew
Fort Collins
Fort Laramie
Carroll
Pease & Taylor
Colorado
New York Factory
Dupee
Davis
Ferguson Street
Carey
Marks&myers
Call
Marks& Myers
Corner 17Th and
Eddy Streets
Joslin’s
16Th Street
J. Houghan
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