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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1877
Page
4
A lengthy colonial era bulletin lists Stanley arriving at Aden and covers global events. It notes the Russian advance toward Sofia, Turkish resistance at Kamart, British naval movements from Besika Bay, and political shifts in Italy and the United States. It also reports Beecher's stance on eternal punishment and ongoing debates within the New York temperance and civil affairs scenes.
A new and potent gas ozone is described as effectively reducing miasmata and impurities in ill rooms. A recipe combines permanganate of potash manganese dioxide and oxalic acid with water, to be placed on the floor of the chamber. Care must be taken to remove steel fittings and cover brass door hardware as ozone can rust metals.
The article questions the long held belief that Native Americans would fade away under assimilation. It argues that the public hope of disappearance may be abandoned and that the nation must educate Christianize and civilize rather than exterminate, to address Indigenous futures.
The passage urges daily progress in money learning and virtue. It argues that small, regular gains in income amount to accumulation, wisdom grows through consistent reading, and character improves through steady resolutions, with patience toward a high standard.
A Burlington correspondent reports petitions in Nauvoo Illinois urging Joseph Smith Jr now in Plano Illinois to return as head of the anti polygamy faction. Smith and his brother recently visited Nauvoo and are said to favor the plan. Without polygamy Mormonism is a singular religious faith and Nauvoo hopes to gain prominence.
Canon Kingsley pointed to many short historical figures as signs of deterioration yet greatness often accompanies small stature. From Canute to Napoleon Nelson Conde Gregory VII and poets like Montaigne Pope Dryden Watts Scarron and others the article argues small men can reflect intellectual progress and enduring influence.
Across a warm December Sunday in New York City police arrested about 100 saloonkeepers for Excise violations as crowds listened to Beecher warn of a hellish heaven. Kroner claimed beer trapped flies after a christening, a judge dismissed him, while others faced fines for fly catching and violations.
After Plevna’s fall, Russian advances in Western Bulgaria continue to favor the Russians. Turks retreat to a second defensive line south of the Balkan mountains near Sophia to block a Russian push toward Adrianople. Elena is recaptured by Russia, Tirnoya movement threats prove ineffective, and battle likelihood wanes as weather may halt operations for the season.
The Porte signals willingness to seek good offices from European powers after the 1871 treaty, while Russia remains open to peace but unlikely to concede earlier demands. Powers may refrain from interference, leaving Turkey to act independently, keeping the outcome uncertain.
Ben Wood failed to pay for a daily paper, tried a Sunday issue, then used handbills to dodge breach of contract suits. The Daily News at one cent grew into a major publication with circulation from 140,000 to 180,000, rivaled worldwide only by La Petite Journal in Paris and the London Telegraph. The New York Sun, Boston Herald, Philadelphia Ledger, and New York Herald trailed in circulation.
A concise listing of contract principles and liabilities including lack of consideration voiding agreements, signatures by bead pencil, receipts not conclusive, and partners binding each other. Notes on minor or lunatic contract voidness, agency responsibility, value received wording, and fraud or intoxication affecting collectability. Lost or stolen notes do not release makers and dishonor notices must be served promptly.
Two steamship routes from Philadelphia to Brazilian and other South American ports are set to begin. The first pioneering steamer will depart in about a week. The Quebec and Gulf Ports Steamship Company plans to shift its vessels into this trade after a brief interval to compete.
Poetic December meditation asks if the sacred Christmas strain will descend to earth and urges shepherds to keep watch for the advent word Heralding Christ once more Peace and good will.
An American Director General of the Paris Exposition secures sailing of three exhibit ships from New York within six weeks. Prospective exhibitors nationwide rush preparations as goods head to the cargoes amid growing show interest.
Reports tally Russian losses at 80 412 through December 20. Russian battalions seen northeast of Erzercum. Porte facing pressure to make peace. Grand Vizier backed by Suleiman Pasha. Constanti nople rumors of peace moves circulate as Paris and London pursue Eastern settlements.
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