Indians Attack at Mizpah. Kennedy Wounded and Bader Killed
A party of Indians attacked Sergeant Kennedy and Private Bader of the 2d Cavalry at Mizpah forty-five miles from Fort Keogh. Bader was killed instantly while Kennedy, wounded, crawled into a bush and held off the attackers with a six shooter until help arrived. Other items report on Samoa, Tilden, and political notes from Washington.
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Dravivo
Kennedy
Signal Obedger
Bader
2D Cavalry
Mizpah
Fort Keogh
Garibaldi laments monarchy and Italy's unity
Garibaldi writes from Caprera praising the Royal house for unity but noting the country flourished more under past rulers. He condemns Depretis and argues monarchy lasts only when it earns the people's trust and capable leadership.
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Garribaldi
Italy
Rome
Capitale
Garibaldi
Caprera
Ile
Depretis
New Hampshire Senator Case Debated in Extra Session
In the XLVI Congress extra session, Saulsbury opposes admission while Carpenter argues the governor can appoint only if the legislature recesses. Bell is sworn in after an amendment passes 5 to 28. The Senate then considers the army appropriation bill and adopts a resolution empowering a finance committee to print testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washineton
New Hampshire
Saulsbury
Carpenter
von. Chas
Bell
Yeas
Withers
Senate
Llereford
Hoar
Paweren
Select Committee
Treasury Department
Randolph
Pension Bill Advances In Committee Of The Whole
In a committee of the whole the legislative appropriation bill saw amendments. McMahon urged repealing Biennial pension examinations and directing use of ten million in Treasury legal tender as a special fund to pay pension arrears. Garfield objected briefly. the amendment remained, and further changes followed.
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McMahon
Treasury Department
Garfield
Atking
Dunnell
General Land Office
Patent Office
Washington
Post Office Department
House
Cruel Conditions Reported in Kieff Prisons
Reports from Kieff detail harsh treatment of political prisoners including executions during escape attempts. The prison governor has been decorated. Generals Iznatieff and Adleiberg and Count Schouvaloff have received threatening letters.
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Kieff
Iznatieff
Count Schouvaloff
Adleiberg
State Gleanings from the Nation’s News
Summary of scattered reports. Louisiana Lottery revoked by legislature. Southern Express refuses transport of yellow fever victims until December 1, 1872. Indiana woman dies from accidental fire after lamp chimney explosion. Omaha rail land boom with emigrants to the West. Nuckolls County to vote on 82,000 donation for St Joseph and Republican Valley railroad. Lincoln penitentiary holds 270 prisoners. New interest law sets 7 percent. 10 percent by contract. warrants and bonds limited to 8 percent. US vs Burlington and Missouri Rail Road ruled for the company. Nebraska population rapid growth. census shows large increases and potential extra congress seats. Nebraska still favored for homes. Customs officers probe for contraband cigars. electric light in a resting room demonstrated.
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Louisiana State Lottery Association
Southern Express Company
Omaha
Nuckolls County
St. Joseph & Republican Valley
Lincoln
Nebraska
Wyoming
U. S
Lancaster County
United States
Burlington & Nssouri River Railroad Company
Supreme Court
Union
Point of Aialntin
Iowa
Kansas
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Missouri
Nesbraska
Nevada
Oregon
Congress
Kansas and Michigan Notes Highlight Early 19th Century Local Headlines
Twenty two Mennonite families from Kansas plan to settle in Butler County in June totaling about 300000 dollars. McPherson County shows low poverty with three paupers none jailed and one on bond. Trego County attracts eastern emigrants. A Kansas female desperado, nineteen, faces jail terms for felonies. A mob lynches Bill Moward after rape, burning his body publicly. Massachusetts considers voting for school committees as the Senate moves a bill to third reading. A clergy convention in Springfield to honor Sabbath observance. Chicago and Alton railroad to Kansas City will be operating mid April. D R Polk jailed in Sedana for bigamy. his marriages and affairs unfold in Lincoln and Quincy. Traverse Bay reports 100 days sleighing this winter. Coldwater to Ionia railroad segment in Ionia County faces an execution sale on May 3. Oil exploration investors plan a stock company near Rives with borings resuming next week. Lake Traverse notes a four year old compositor Marie Lement who types at a rate of one stickful per hour.
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Kansass
Whitewater
Butler County
McPherson County
Trego County
Kansas
Bill Moward
Clara Pond
Traverse Bay
Coldwater, Marshall & Mackinaw
Ionia County
Lake Traverse
Marie L. Lement
Burmese troops move toward Longhos as talks promise peace
Rangoon dispatch reports the Burmese government seeks peace while large masses of Burmese soldiers advance toward Longhos without reinforcement. Germany's industrial and commercial societies convene meetings to discuss the proposed tariff that could harm their trades.
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Rangoon
Longhos
Germany
Quips and Quotes From a Quirky Local Column
A collection of wry sayings and odd observations from a local column. It riffs on rumors about a new baby at Jones house, gender stereotypes, and social behavior. The piece notes a girl with mumps misreading symptoms and a sociable man who wastes ten minutes by pestering others.
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General News
W.A
Samoa
New York
Washington Special
State Department
Navy Department
Onlera
Rodgers
Pacific
Samos
Pago Pago
Emilar
Tilden
Bautimony
the Gazette
Democratic Organ
Gramercy Park
Fernando
Wood
Committee of Ways and Means
Democratic Party
Fernando Wood
Brandall
Howger
Hlendricka
Stephen J. Field
California
Strakosch
Marco
Max Strakosch
San Francisco
Maguire's Theatre
Marie Roza
Wixvses
John P. Phair
Mirs
Ann E. Freiz
Oliver
Wasuretox
Senator Cameron
Shoe
Alexandria
Moses
Indiana
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Waskxetos
Chas. W. Legender
Unite States
Amoy
Yoldo
Legendre
China
Wrule
Swatow
Hong Kong
West Indies
Gulf of Mexico
Texas
South American
Bunos Ayres
Bostox
Ave
Marder
Yetonora
Penn
Geo
Zemp
Gottazono
N. C
Bomagay
Love
Levisville
Eli H. Murray
Walter Evans
Ilastixes
Neb
Olive
Fisher
Mitchell
Metehum
Custer County
Internal Revenue Bureau
St. Louis
New Orleans
Barnum
Connecticut
Democratic National Committee
Raum
New Democratic
Bayard
Randall
W. U
Joncton.y
Loxvox
St. Petrensacre
Count Schouraloit
St. Petersburg
Pesta
Szegedin
Rose
Yeet Anay
Trieste
Alps
Rowe
Roumielia
Vienna
Widdin
Bompar
Cabul
Yakoob Khan
Beri
Austria
Transmarine
Melikoff
Actrachan
Khedive
Shadow's Hill
England
Gramercy Park Hotel
Turkey
Ilom
Novi Bazar
Riaz Pasha
Committee of Inquiry
Yurlburt
W. A
Louisiana
Thomas Small
Knoxco
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Senate
Springfield
Missouti
Chicago & Alton
Kansas City
D. R. Polk
Sedana
Ife
Miss Morris
Quincy
Emma Kinney
Michigan
Whole Ale and Retail
Aino
Charter Oak and Monitor
M. Thatcher
Aldiredgh
Ith
Nha
Ritfield
Dyalebs
Newton
J. T. Hammond
Boo Sheller
Jones
Paul
Silas
Ormsby
Eye
Main Street
Logan, Utah
Koren Hansen
Soren Hansen
Hyrum City
Cache County
Utah
Peter Canisttaxsex
Caroline Haxasy
P. A. Nielsen
Boots
ELOM
S W Mills
Logan Terple
Ormund & Hulmer
Birmingtilabo
Ezra DT
Logan, Uta
Charles Frank
Votary Eublic
Byak
Logan
Eer
Chico
Logan City
W.T. Hopkins
Haupton
Ogden
Oneida
Ataj
Topikins
Logan Utah
Territory OF Idaho
Idaho
Territory
Rasgea
Lembis Coun
Lewin
Said
Territorica of
Idahey
Idaho Territory
Sabe
Onneida
Oxforp
Ouvide
Ast
Pergoda
Aaid Distiio
Aaid
Oneida Laud Cos
Dla Biva
Evid
Idabo
Ball
Anid Ogeide
City of Washington
Thia
A. D
J. A. Williamson
R General Land Office
O.B. Fox
Bingiger
Recelver
Salomon Wixsm
Ueecaard
Boroman
Wirom
Devecia Packs
Bearake County
Terestore
Geqege
Susiv ¥ & Co
Portlaod
Maine
John
Cutler
Old Constitution Building
Salt Lake City
Hooper Eatray
Neney Manning
Hooper
Georgetown
Bear Lake
Alma Haya, Greargelong
Bear Lake Co
Hata, Atvif
J. M. Brunswick & Balkeco
Cincinnati
Chicago
Cooper Institute
Cinclinnati
St.Louis
Broadway
PROVO
ATSO
Curtis Bros
Curtis Bros, Logaite
Tis City
D. Wilson & Co
Matin Street
Gil
Cince
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