Turmoil and policy notes in a January 1878 Wyoming report
A broad wire service style column notes banking trouble at West Boston Savings, strategic moves in Constantinople, Turkish note rejection by powers, and shifts in U S and international finance. It covers railway deals, tax protests, a large Massachusetts bank deposits figure, and militant rail subsidies debates with local unrest in Osceola Missouri.
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West Boston
Tuirry
Nicsic
New York
Constantinople
Rufus Haren
Stock Exchange
Rome
Don Carlos
France
Western Union
Associated Press
Salt Lake
Paris Moniteur
Japan
Apyiius
Ohio
Morgan
Pendleton
Massachusetts
Pleyna
Political combinations in Hourogpe and European balance
A historical critique argues that Russo Turkish and Franco Prussian era maneuvers show a web of “malevolent neutrality” among Germany Russia and England. It suggests Germany kept Russia neutral against France and may gain Turkish spoils while Austria fears Russia but remains powerless. The piece envisions Austria Germany and Russia carving up Turkey with England sidelined.
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Germany
France
Russia
Rhine
Turkey
England
Austria
North Sea
Tolland
Belgium
Bannocks at Bay Tension Over Murderers at Agency
Gen John E. Smith arrived with Major Stanton to pressure the Bannocks to surrender the murderer of Rhoden. He warned of halted rations and withheld pay for about 60 Bannock scouts if the killer was not delivered. The Shoshones, 300 strong, were not eager to join a war, and calm was hoped under Smith’s guidance.
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Ont Ifann
LoAno
John EE. Smith
Major Stanton
Smith
Rhoden
Bannock
Howard
Independent candidates surge in Georgia elections
Georgia election reports show independents winning in most races, with Gen Gordon predicting about eighty legislature seats. He links the growth to the President's southern policy and indicates he aims to lead the independents in Georgia to influence the coming Senate contest. Southern leaders see a shift toward a new order as black and Bourbon Democrats seek independent support.
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Georgia
Gordon
South
Nepro
Tia
Longest Rivers Listed With Distances
A historical list states the world’s longest rivers with their lengths. It includes the Yangtse Kiang at 4,060 miles and the Toangho at 3,260 miles, among others such as the Mississippi, Nile, Euphrates, and Danube with figures from various mountain and plateau regions.
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Amazon
South America
Mississippi
Stony Mountain
la Plata
Toangho
China
Nile
Jibel Kumri
Euphrates
Ararat
Volga
Valdais
Danube
Alps
Indus
Himala
World rivers and Stanley journey lengths noted
The text lists major rivers and their lengths including the Ganges 1650 miles, Oronoco 1500 miles, Niger 1900 miles, Don Dnieper Senegal each over 1000 miles, Rhine Gambia 888 miles, and adds Congo River as mapped by Stanley. Congo starts near Lake Bangweolo latitude near Zanzibar, flows north and northwest into Central Africa then southwest to the Atlantic, totaling almost 8000 miles.
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Ganges
Niger
Don
Dnieper
Senegal
Rhine
Gambia
Stanley
Congo River
Lake Bangweolo
Zanzibar
Central Africa
Equator
Atlantic Ocean
Buffalo Bill cites constant policy shifts as Indian troubles
In an eastern interview the famed scout blames frequent government changes and shifting admin views for Indian unrest. He argues a fixed rule across presidencies would reduce misunderstanding, noting the British monarch’s constancy as a contrast. He accuses some agents of dishonesty but says overall there is less crookedness than claimed.
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Buffalo Bill
Washington
Grant
Hayes
Great Mather
Queen Victoria
Grand View district formed above Germania on Box Elder Creek
The Black Hills Nugget notes Grand View district above Germania on Box Elder creek. A lode found Monday about 1.5 miles above Pennington yielded 11.25 dollars from 133 pounds of rock. Moore and Young own two thirds and one third of Anchor mine near Anchor City. Deadwood townsite surveyed for patent by McIntyre & Clapp. Bear Butte Smelter to start up after repairs and new furnace. Davenport mill clean up at Lead City produced 142 ounces from seven days grinding Old Abe ore.
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Pennington
John T. Moore
I. B. Young
Anchor
Anchor City
Indian relocation woes and looming trouble warned by adviser
An advisor argues that officials forced to move thousands of Indians to new agencies face a harsh winter task and public blame. He notes treaty breaches by the government and predicts more trouble next summer as some bands cross toward British territory to escape U S pursuit.
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Red Cloud
Spotted Tail
Sitting Bull
United States
North Star Lodge Installation and Freemasonry Ceremonies
North Star Lodge No. 1 and St. Marys Court No. 4 hosts a grand installation at Recreation Mall. Capt. W D MatthewsG M presides assisted by Van R Cox D D G M. officers for North Star Lodge and St. Marys Court are installed. Matthews delivers an historical abse‑oration.
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North Star Lodge
North Star Lodge No
W. AL
Jeremiah Davis
Samuel Rumsey
J. W
Chas
Ix. Russell
Treas
I. R. Smith
Geo. W. Juston
Tyler
Henry Allen
W. J. Campbell
Wm. Eddy
I. 2
Parker
M. M. Madison
St. Mary’s Court No. 5
M. A
Jennie Smith
Hannah Graham
Iattie Page
M. J. Madison
O. G
Wartha Shannon
Isings Solomon’s Grand Lodge
Kansas
Union
Geo. Levere
Tennessee
National Grand Lodge
A. F
Father De Smet Mining Property Sold for Four Hundred Thousand
Special telegram reports the Father De Smet mining property sold to San Francisco buyers for 400000 dollars by Capt. Nichols Geo D Mayen John Finherty Wm Lardner and J H Coleman. The purchasers deem it the finest mining property continent wide relative to its development. Originally held by Golden Gate Mining Co the sale covers Father De Smet Golden Gate Justice and Belcher mines and is the largest mining deal in the Hills to date.
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Drapwoopn
Father de Smet
San Francisco
Capt. Nichols
Geo. D. Mayen
John Finherty
Wm. Lardner
J. IH. &. Coleman
Golden Gate Mining Co
Golden Gate, Justice and
Belcher Mines
Warning on possible prison breakout in Laramie City
The article warns of a potential escape at the Laramie City penitentiary. It cites eighty three inmates including twenty dangerous felons and leaders Bill Bevans Duncan Blackburn and Fence Rines. It urges heightened vigilance by U S marshal warden and guards to prevent a deadly assault.
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Laramie City
Bill Bevans
Duncan Blackburn
Fence Rines
U. S
Joe Fisher
Territorial Self-Government Bill for Montana Introduced
Delegate Kidder of Montana introduces a bill to grant territorial self-government. It envisions next election governors secretaries chief justices and law officers for each territory with terms starting January 1, 1870. It requires territorial legislatures to implement the plan and restricts salary increases without congressional consent.
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Kidder
Montana
Supreme Court
Public Instruction
Legislative Assembly
District Court Proceedings and Notable Notices
Summary of court actions from Thursday and Friday including arraignments for Wm L Baker on two indictments murder and aiding escape, the Perry Wisdom obstruction case, Maginn v City of Cheyenne motions denied, and jury actions. Also notes on pardons, appointments, river and rail matters, and international and political updates.
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United States
Perry Wisdom
U. S
Wm. LL. Baker
Julia A
Lawrence Maginn
Cheyenne
Julia A. Maginn
C. W. Upton
J W. Mason
W. R. Steele
Stebbins, Post & Co
U.S
Fisher
Wm. L. Baker
Territorial Penitentiary
Wilson
Orton
G. D. Foglesong
Mexican Mus Tang Liniment praised as cure all
A jubilant advertisement extols Mexican Mus Tang Liniment as the friend of suffering humanity and the enemy of disease. It claims to heal any sore and banish all aches, aiding accidents in the family and restoring people and livestock to health and usefulness.
Rampaging Reds Loot and Mock at Frontier Posts
The article describes bands spreading from here to the Missouri River raiding cattle trains and coaches, stealing powder and flour, attempting to break safes, and burning hay ranches. A mule named as a warrior pretends to drive a coach while chaos ensues on the icy road.
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Missouri River
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