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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1875

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Texas Minute Men in Pursuit of Leon Springs Robbers

The News San Antonio special reports five robbers from Leon Springs fled to Comfort then Kerrville stealing four horses. Capt Schreiner’s Kerrville men joined the chase, engaging the band in the bush forty miles above Renville. One robber was wounded and a horse killed. ten horses were recovered and one wounded man believed mortally hurt. The Minute Men vow to press the hunt.

San Antonio Leon Springs Kerrville Schreiner Minute Company Renville Schreimer

The Carpet Bagger and Lying Use of Federal Bayonets

A committee once appointed by the late Alabama Legislature finishes an inquiry into Gen. E. Spencer’s 1872 U.S. Senate re election. Testimony from Republicans aligned with Spencer shows bribery corruption and intimidation aided by U S troops. It alleges patronage promises, manipulation of Washington Pedgins authorities, a whisky shop in Montgomery, and use of government funds to push his victory.

Alabama Gen E. Spencer United States Senate Spencer United States Washington Adee Montgomery

All Jaw and No Fight Dominates Sporting Circles

In St Louis sporting men denounce Shaughnessy over the Roocke Allen prize fight delay. They may restore the bout within ten days but resist fighting for 3000 now, demanding 1000. Memorial services honor John C Breckenridge in Library Hall with Gov Leslie presiding. General Wm Preston speaks. A lodge of sorrow convened in Masonic Temple with Albert Pike presiding. Detaining bookkeeper Chastaing arrested in Tot Springs Ark. released on habeas corpus and escaped. Meeker estimates crop damage in Weld County Colorado at 1 million and 4 million for the Territory. New Postal Treaty preparations under Berne. Died of a broken heart: Mrs Ramsey, widow of Sheriff Ramsey of Leavenworth, Kan. Rail accident near St Paul kills two employees.

St. Louis Breckenridge John C. Breckenridge Library Hall Gov Leslie Wm. Preston Lexington Masonic Temple Albert Pike James A. Chastaing Ely, Tatryey & Richardson Tot Springs Ark

Freaks of the Lightning and Odd Local Items

A child named Bilston was killed and two Miss Edwards stunned by a lightning strike at Milford Onia. Prisoners in Joliet number thirteen hundred eighty with thirteen females and one hundred sixty seven males. A correspondent aims to pierce barriers to fame and Southern journals drop sectional jealousies as Memphis Acadanche cites improved postwar sentiment.

Bilston Edwards Milford Onia Joliet Milneis Memphis

Philadelphia’s Meanweas Lobby for Centennial Aid

The Boston Traveler criticizes Philadelphia for seeking state appropriations from many cities to help fund a centennial celebration. It accuses Philadelphia representatives of lobbying legislatures to obtain a few dollars for soldiers to attend the event in another city.

French Education Bill Passed by Assembly Amid Clerical Favor

A French education bill cleared the Assembly by fifty four with an amendment creating a board of examiners split between state and free professors. The change is seen as a victory for ultramontanes and shifts higher teaching away from secular skeptics.

London

Miracle child found after rattlesnake den rescue near Blooming Grove

A two year old boy wandered into a Pennsylvania woods near Blooming Grove Pike County for three days. Rescuers killed four rattlesnakes to reach the unconscious child, described as one of the most miraculous escapes on record. Authorities also seize laces claimed to have belonged to the Empress of France to avoid tariff revenue.

Blooming Grove Pike County Pennsylvania Eugenico New York France

Woman Shot by Husband at Watson's Hotel

Patrick Payne a blacksmith quarrelled with John Sibney at Watsons Hotel Dover New Jersey Monday and threatened to shoot him The weapon exploded as Payne returned to the hotel and the ball entered his wife’s abdomen causing her death Payne was arrested awaiting inquest results

Patrick Payne John Sibney Watson's Hotel Dover New Jersey Payne

Tie Cotton Crop Likely Strong Harvest Prospects

The June cotton report from the Department of Agriculture shows little area loss and a small 1-2 percent growth. States range from North Carolina 102 to Texas 108 in planted area with generally favorable conditions, clean fields, and a good stand despite late planting and wet cool soil, marking the best condition in five years outside 1872.

Department of Agriculture North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Florda Alabama Mississippi Louisiana Texas Arkansas Tennessee Florida Teaus

Calamity in Iceland sparks mass evacuation and deaths

News from Reykjavik reports a volcanic eruption near Valeragskud causing widespread destruction across a twenty mile radius. Villages and farms were wiped out, with over a thousand residents forced to flee as lava and ash rained down.

Norway Hecla Iceland Copenhagen Reykjavik Valeragskud

Resignation Accepted Under Partial Promise

The Minneapolis postmaster is informed that the President has accepted Mr Jewell's resignation not from fault but to fulfill a partial promise to Senator McMillan. The promise is said to concern the Senator's brother in law and remains in dispute.

Minneapolis Jewell Senator McMillan

Woman Attacked on Mission Street in San Francisco

A married San Francisco woman was assaulted on Mission Street between Third and Fourth yesterday noon. The attacker taunted her with insults, struck her in the head, and disappeared after a bystander intervened. her husband is seeking the assailant, who remains at large. The motive is unknown and the victim is described as highly respectable.

San Francisco California Mission Street Third Fourth Street Bunk

Love and Damages in a New York Drape Shop

Sophia Vandervelder sues Phillip Lippman in Marine Court for 2000 damages after he promised marriage and gave gifts while keeping his finances from full support. The trial awarded Sophia 2000 despite his defense of poor means.

Phillip Lippman New York Sophia Vandervelder Marine Court McAdam Phillip Sophia

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