Surrender of Old Arms at Sandbank Amid Indian War Moves
Correspondent from The Southwest reports in April that Cheyenne Agency tension led to a clash where eleven soldiers were killed or wounded as Indians fled to sand hills to hide weapons. About 1500 Indians reportedly surrendered their useless arms, while remaining forces pursued large bands nearing the Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe line. Criticism targets army officers as incompetent while noting better-fed Indians and a rumored move toward the Sioux in the North. Couriers are sent to Camp Supply to verify movements as the railroad expands toward Pueblo, with rain improving crop prospects.
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Southwest
Whig
Dopox
Kan
Indian Territory
Cheyenne
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Calvary
Sherlock
Went Point
Custor
Sheridan
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad
Pueblo
Col
Ans and the Black Hills expedition to survey region
Osama April 13 six cavalry and two infantry are ordered to escort Government geologist Mr Janet to survey the Black Hills country. He plans to leave Fort Laramie on the 1st. Indians at Red Cloud Agency show awareness of miners into the area. Chiefs fear loss of land as head soldiers consider purchase and relocation to Tongue River base. Justice Shannon directs grand jury to consider invasion risks and enforcement of Indian law as troops may move from Fort Randall.
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Black Hills
Osama
Janney
Fort Liramie
Red Cloud Agency
Indicius
Tongue River
Big Horn Mountains
Washington
Sre
Yanxton
D. C
Shannon
United States Court
Buack Hills
Ft. Randall
Ebroux City
Mortgaging the future in municipal credit concerns
The piece argues that debt financing by cities and corporations risks long term hardship. It condemns easy credit that delays real payment and suggests the burden of municipal debt corrodes morals, fosters corruption, and impedes governance. It cites New York City and Tweed as examples of fiscal excess and political consequence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Jay Cooke & Co
Northern Pacific Railroad
New York City
Ois
Illinois amendment to revenue law on city tax sales and judgments
The act amends the 1873 property tax levy and collection law for cities in Illinois. It authorizes city officers to obtain judgments against delinquent lands for city taxes and to sell to collect amounts due, with procedures matching state law and city council control of sale timing. It details court jurisdiction, appeals bonds and deposits, and safeguards for deposits and costs. Approved April 7, 1875.
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Illinois
General Assembly
Riad
General Revenue
Thia
Cald City
Supreme Court
Aca Aeea
Bullet in T&E eye operation on General Miller
From the Air California April 2 report describes a delicate eye operation at the Grand Hotel to remove an Enfield bullet lodged since the Liberty Gap battle of July 24, 1863. Surgeons Dr Groening of Philadelphia and Drs Martinache Brigham performed the extraction after decades of neuralgic pain and threatened sight loss.
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T&e
California
J. P. Miller
Grand Hotel
Liberty Gap
Tenn
Hield
Groening
Philadelphis
Dra. Martinache
Brigham
Beecher Tilton Trial Cross Examination Notes
A Quincy Illinois newspaper reports on the Beecher Tilton trial, detailing courtroom dynamics as Mr Fullerton presses witness testimony. Observers note Tilton supporters optimistic while Beecher partisans show waning spirits as the cross examination nears 4 pm.
Immense Destruction of Missouri River Lands Near Leavenworth
Flood damage robs farms along the Missouri between Atchison and Leavenworth. Acre upon acre of fertile fields disappear as the river eats away at banks and islands. Wheat fields vanish, corn lands undermine, and river pilots face altered channels as the June rise looms.
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Atchison
Ijatan
Leavenworth
Missouri’ Pacific
Remsin
Ald
Missouri
Testimony and cross examination plans in Beecher Tilton case
The report discusses Richards, Storrs, Tilton, Beecher and Moulton as witnesses. It notes potential cross examination to prove improprieties and questions Richards may face about past roles. It mentions Storrs rebuttal, Beecher’s harsh view, and possible calls for Tilton or Bowen to testify while outlining defense strategies and uncertainties.
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Richards
Agend
The
Independent
Nation
Zeening Post
Hearth and Home
DE. Storrs
Henry C. Bowen
Leare
Mince
Moulton
Monlton
Tilton
Latest Purse of the Great Trial in Brooklyn
Brooklyn correspondent notes Beecher’s seeming leverage in the trial and predicts continued, vigorous rebuttal from Tilton and Moulton. It cites potential new witnesses including Florence Tilton and Gen. Ryan echoes, with speculation on Richards’ forthcoming testimony and the reaction of public sentiment toward the opposing sides.
European freights dip threaten Atlantic steamship lines
The New York Jornal of Commerce notes lower freights cut profits for Williams & Guion and the National Line, with ships skipped this week and next departures delayed to at least the 24th. A broad downturn in immigration and trade persists, but summer passenger travel to Europe may revive schedules, as lines live on slim margins awaiting a possible 1876 rebound.
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New York
Europe
Liverpool
Pedasbel Aya Arto
Cork
Orner
London
Glasgow
European
Saratoga
Germany
Paina
Ireland
America
United States
Suit Over a Married Woman's Liability in Supreme Court
A. T. Stewart & Co. sue Laura Benjamin Winchester for 919.17 for dry goods sold in 1873. Winchester, daughter of widow Mrs. Sarah Benjamin of Cold Spring, had married Lt. Hiram F. Winchester in fall 1872 and asked to continue credit in her name claiming a separate estate. Plaintiffs extend account. payment due, defendant contested liability.
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Supreme Court
Lawrence
A. T. Stewart & Co
Laura Benjamin Winchester
Sarah Benjamin
Coldspring
Hudson
Henry
Plaintiffs win in goods sold case over married woman status
M Rice for plaintiffs and Roger M Ahernah for defendant. Court refused to dismiss the complaint, allowing amendment if needed. Jury verdicts $1022.67 plus interest against the defendant who claimed she was the wife of Hiramt F Winchester at purchase.
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M. Rice
Roger M. Ahernah
Hiramt F. Winchester
Kelly
Election of Police Magistrates Authorized in Towns and Villages
Act authorizes towns and villages to elect a police magistrate at the first annual election after passage and every four years thereafter. The measure provides qualifications, jurisdiction, and fees matching village police magistrates. It takes effect immediately, with exceptions for cities already electing under prior structures. An Illinois school instruction note follows about tie votes and election adjournments.
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Ninois
General Assembly
Goodgresson
United States Matrimony and English Marriage Law Reflections
The article argues Americans are adopting a looser marriage system while Britain enforces strict consent and ceremony. It discusses the Hardwicke Act’s influence, contrasts Scottish and English practices, and cites a surrogate court ruling affirming marriage as a civil contract based on agreement, cohabitation, and declarations regardless of prior chastity, urging caution for U.S. reform.
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United States
Toronto
England
Mio- Uon
Great Britain
Church of England
Scotland
British Empire
Ireland
Kenny
Lord Hardwicke
New German Marriage Law Reshapes Church Roles
A sweeping German reform law ends religious control over birth, marriage, and burial, allowing civilly regulated events without clergy. Clergymen may marry. divorces pass from church to civil courts, with state authority defining remarriage in specific cases. The measure aims to curb church revenues and assert state supremacy while preserving freedom of worship.
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Bismarck
Germany
Mfem
Rome
Strange Reunion A Burglar Is Overpowered By Father
A Detroit area man awakens to a burglar in his dark room and grapples him to the floor. The intruder is revealed to be his son, estranged from home for years after a life of dissipation in voyages and Latin America. The dramatic confrontation ends with mutual recognition and a reunion.
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Detroit Post
Charlie
Wilkestarre
Liverpool
London
Africa
England
South America
Thas
Prodigal Returns Home After Crime Desperation
A young man, after years abroad via Cuba and Mexico, arrives destitute in Wilkesbarre from Cincinnati with three dollars. He robs his father’s house but repents, seeks forgiveness, and is welcomed to work at his father’s business. The tale, told with certainty by a trusted source, masks identities.
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Cuba
Mexico
Orleans
Cincinnati
Prodigal
Detroit
Wilkesbarre
Woodbridge Street
House of Correction
Buch
Cross Examination in Tilton Beecher Trial Stokes Crowd
The Chicago Times reports a slow direct exam of Tilton by Evarts and a dramatic cross by Fullerton. Beecher, calm and combative, counters with wit as the courtroom scene draws vivid attention from Plymouth Church supporters.
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Griffa
Fullerton
Macduff
Beecher
Boulton
Tilton
Longas Follerter
Preparations for the centennial observance in Lexington
A Lexington correspondent describes plans for the 100th anniversary of American liberty marking the 1775 march from Boston to Concord. Events include a large procession, tents on Lexington Green, a dinner by J. B. Smith, a promenade concert, a grand ball, and a cannon salute. A minute men company in continental uniform will display historic firearms and banners. President Grant and cabinet are expected, with statue unveilings of John Hancock and Samuel Adams.
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Lexiaton
Mass
the Whig
New England
Yaat
Boston
Concord
Lexington Green
Battle Ground
Richard Dana
J. B. Smith
Robert Munroe
Stara
Atripes
Iaid
Robert
Grant
Philadelphia
Italy
John Hancock
Samuel Adams
Lexington
Peaches and Cherries Survive Harsh Winter Says DuQuoin Trib
In a contrast to widespread fears, DuQuoin Illinois growers report that peaches cherries pears and many smaller fruits were not all killed by the severe winter. The warmer week has revived outlooks for orchards and fruit prospects in the region.
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DuQuoin
Ill
Rnit
Complicity of Clerks in Post Office Fraud Unmasked
An Arkansas and Texas mail contracting fraud scheme is exposed as conspirators including Kettle Laughlin and Sickles are identified. A forged department stamp and hidden bids allowed $4 to $5 below lowest bids, with multiple Texas contracts secured. The Arkansas attempt failed due to Sickles honesty. Kettle confesses and promises full testimony.
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Postoffice Department
Wasarxatox
Post Office Department
William Sickles
Arkansas Desk
Kettle
Texas
Lessing
Nemer Laughlin
Slichigan
Sickles
Arkansas
Hland
Wilshire
Department of This
French
Slater
James M. Tyner
Mr. Jewell
Mr. Tyner
Tyner
Laughlin
Treasury Department
Baltimore
Department
Washington
Lutz
Rothrock
Channel
Iddings
Hines
Journalist Mr H R Hobart Resumes Chicago Courier Editorship
H R Hobart, long time Chicago journalist now with Jacksonville Journal, has resumed editorial control at the Courier of Chicago. The announcement appears in the morning issue, issued shortly after other papers.
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H. R. Hobart
Chicago
Jacksonville
Courier of Chicago
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Chicago Journal
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Messrs
Afr
Florence Tilton
Mr. Beecher
Gen. Ryan
Theodore Tilton
Ryan
Woodhull
Joseph Richards
Felton Market
New York Herald
Public School Laws
Chicago Times
New Yorks
Evarte
Evarts
Mr. Evarta
Shearman
Mr. Evarts
Ce Fullerton
Southern Illinois Fruit Prospects
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