Little Big Horn claims spark Reno press response
Washington dispatches describe Major Reno defending his actions at the Little Big Horn amid Sitting Bull's criticisms. Reno emphasizes reliance on his orders and disputes blame, while expressing doubt about broader vindication beyond official reports.
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Military moves and leave grants for Fifth cavalry officers
Leave of absence for ten days is granted Major Verling KX Hart. Second Lieut. F Tf. Hardie reports for duty with company H Third cavalry. Leave of absence for one month with possible extension for Second Lieut. Robert Loudon. Temporary duty relief for Second Lieut. Samuel A. Cherry at Camp Brown. One month leave for First Lieut. P. P. Barnard. One month leave with five months for First Lieut. C. IT Rockwell. Gen. Wesley Merrit appointed special inspector for public property at Sidney barracks and Fort McPherson Neb. Lieut. W. H. Corbusier to Camp Sheridan Neb. and Captain Egon A. Koerper reassigned to Fort Sanders. Assistant surgeon Koerper to Fort Sanders. Petteys to Fort D. A. Russell. Medical officers shifts include Moseley to Camp Robinson. Munn to Sidney Barracks. Winne to Fort McPherson. Gibson to Fort D. A. Russell. Major Gibson to D. A. Russell. A. P. Finch to Omaha Barracks for temporary duty.
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Arrival of Blackburn and Companion in Cheyenne Jail
The overland express brought the outlaw Duncan Blackburn and a companion to Cheyenne under strong guard. Blackburn denied murder or robbery but offered to prove his innocence with witnesses, while his companion, calling himself Thomas Woodley, is believed to be Wall. Sheriff Carr and deputies escorted them to the county jail where Blackburn faced an interview with a reporter after a long, rambling conversation.
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Rines and associates face verdicts in extended trial schedule
Friday reports show John F. Babcock convicted following Rines earlier verdicts. Mary Olp found guilty of intent to inflict bodily injury. Fonce Rines had a motion for new trial sustained and then pleaded guilty with sentence deferred as the court adjourned to Saturday morning.
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