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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1878
Page
11
Telegraph dispatches from Washington report the 77th rule forcing rapid reporting of appropriation bills, with only two of thirteen moved. Other measures, including consular and diplomatic bills, remain stalled in committees as the session gnaws toward a long, summerlike continuation.
A string of varied 19th century items: McNeil named Indian inspector in Galveston. Mardi Gras in Galveston. Reed named Toledo postmaster. insurrection in Thessaly spreading. Cuban waterspout destroys four plantations. Bud McKibben dies by poison. I Bloom & Co suspends in New Orleans. Miss Libbie Spencer suicides in Madison. National Bank association convention in Chicago with delegates from 37 states. John T. Arnold, Colusa city marshal, killed by desperado. Leach shoe shop fire in Brockton. insurance loss around 70000. James Percell killed on train. Prussian officials to Washington to study U S tobacco tax. City of Chester burned near Memphis with two lives lost. Dr Frank M Blodgett held on abortion charge. Tope sunk by Telas near New Orleans. Paul St Pierre family drowned on propeller. temporary trestle collapse over Potomac at Rowel’s Bend injuring 18 with three killed.
Capron from Kearney Junction Nebraska allegedly stole three milch cows near the Junction two weeks ago. A Cheyenne observer recognized him from a photo sent by Camp Carlin officials and Captured him after he sought work. He faces a hearing likely today as authorities warn against roaming in search of employment.
Telegraphic news notes 200 insurgents surrender near Yara on the fourth. The Porte reportedly allows Russian troops to stay at St Stefani while the British fleet remains in the Sea of Marmora. John V Barron dies in Concord New Hampshire, fire losses in Elizabeth New Jersey total 35000. Fire chief Ordenstein sought, widow and orphans fund underfunded by about 5000. Union Pacific 1877 report shows gross earnings 12473208, expenses 5273421, surplus 7199782. Debt reduced by 278000. 229479 spent on new construction. Land on hand unsold totals 10764947 acres.
A public notice promises a free remedy for youth errors and indiscretions alleged decay and loss of manhood. The message states a missionary in South America discovered it and directs readers to send a self addressed envelope to Rev Joseph Inman at Bible House New York.
Listing of cattle and horse brands tied to Laramie County ranges. Brands include left side hip and thigh marks, ear notches, and ear splits. Owners include Arnold P.O., Goodwin P.G., Whitcomb, Irvine, Coad, Reel, Durbin Orr & Co., Converse & Warren with ranges along Bear Creek, Crow Creek, North Platte, and Bridger’s Ferry areas.
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