Indians Refuse to Relinquish Black Hills Rights at Treaty Council
At the council grounds priests Red Cloud and Spotted Tail led opposition to gifting Black Hills lands. Indians demanded sustained government aid for six generations, removal of troops, Catholic instruction, and control of agents. Commissioners signaled treaty failure, planning to present terms again tomorrow amid a backdrop of large-scale wealth demands and tribal provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anonexy
Spotted Tail
Red Cloud
Black Hills
Big Horn
Powder River
Custer
Bismarck
Ogalallaa
United States
Grant
Sioux Nation
Mack Hills
Custor
Cheyenne River
Lontitude
Greenwich
Platte River
Nebraska
Indiana
R. A
Terry
Fire at Herndon House Leaves Many Missing at Marshall
A deadly blaze broke out at the Herndon House in Marshall Michigan on Friday morning. Firesmen fought heroically as guests attempted escapes using ladders and bedsheets. Only two bodies were found initially, with others missing. valuables were lost by guests from Coldwater, Detroit, and nearby areas. Claude Avery died in the fire, his funeral later held in Marshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batre Oneex
Mich
Herndon House
Marshall
Hay
Hook and Ladder Company
Woodruff
Chandler
Coldwater
Detroit
Charles Loomis
Dandy
Claude Avery
Masons
Knights Templar
Battle Creek
Bellevue
Snap wars loom as new cannon tech unsettles the balance
The piece argues that advances in land batteries could trigger faster war decisions, with nations arming preemptively like in 1870. It predicts policy shifts toward diplomacy over cannon buildup, suggesting future conflicts may hinge on sudden pretexts and strategic leverage rather than prolonged battles.
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New York Hant
Gyain
Krupp
Orner
England
Bismark
Germany
France
Jess
Lost Monongahela Macadam Road Revealed by Survey
Pittsburgh Commercial reports a 150 year old macadamized road trace along the Monongahela River opposite Fairmont W V. The line runs about eleven miles under 2 to 4 feet of alluvium and shows burnt stone Bauer red sandstone blocks. The work predates white settlement and suggests semicivilized ancient builders crossed streams on wooden bridges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Fairmount
W. W
Monongahela
Morgantown
North America
The Next King of England and Public Mood
A New York Tribune piece argues English anxiety over a future monarch is likely exaggerated. It notes Parliament limits royal power, recalls Hanoverian missteps, and suggests the era favors ministerial rule over monarchy. The author critiques past kings and doubts a fresh king could worsen England’s course.
Disillusioned view of a future English king and liberty
The speaker argues the next king will have no political or religious opinions, merely assent to Parliament. England benefits from limited monarchy and ceremonial shows, never treating them as realities. As long as monarchs’ vices or beliefs do not threaten prosperity, the nation remains tolerant, though a dangerous, capable king could trigger significant events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Barnum in Trouble in Libel Suit
In Cincinnati the Americas Racing Association and International Hippodrome sue P. T. Barnum for 250000 in a libel case alleging attempts to ruin their business since May 1875. In Louisville an explosion at the Coffin Works injures four, half the plant burned, losses over 213000. In Boston the Jefferson Borden mutineers verdict finds Miller and Smith guilty of murder, Glen acquitted. Ned O Baldwin dies in New York at end of September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnum
Cincinnati
Common Pleas Court
Americas Racing Association
International Hippodrome
Louisville
Louisville Coffin Works
Probate Notice of Gavin Belaancan Estate
Probate notice warns creditors to present claims against the estate of Gavin Belaancan and appear at the County Court in Adama County, Quincy, on the second Monday of August 1475. Administrator John W. Duncan requests payment of debts and notices a public auction on October 1 at 104 M street, involving seized cigars and vault violations.
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Aleinous ¥. McCormick
Janes F. McCormick
County of
Adams
Ilinoia
Minde
Wala
Aleinous Y. McCormick
James F
Haid
Waid
Sid Adame
Will Kell
Pob- Hevendue
Mendon
Adama
Minnota
Kahl
Willian Brinton
James McCormick
Alcinous ¥. McCormick
Walter Scoggan
Aparns
Gavin Belaancan
Quincy
John W. Duncan
Dept
Pulie
IL McMullen
Maine Street
Lewa
Fifth Street
Maine
Moerchante
Imridd&wily
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Modest Indians
United Statis
Congress
Black Hill
Lord Meridian
Niobrurs
Fulther
Big Horn Gee
Wyoming
Yellowstone River
Sorees
Kioux
Herndon
Marshall, Mici
New York Tribune
Prince of Wales
Charles I
James I
Hanover
James II
George HL
George TV
Willian
Taglind
Anle
Stuling
Ivo
Lord Eldon
Sheridian
Horne Tooke
George's
Patal BN Ploston
Ned Obaldwin
New York
Ned O'Baldwin
Wreat
Jasper & Co
Lecal
Milton I. Woodward
Hacher
Woodward
Rawser Spleer
Charles R. Spleer
Adana County
Aduluik
Eatate
Duval
Nive
Aix
Rover
Woodville
Adivnn
Wicnals
Tillson
E.J. Parker & CO
Banerers
C. H. Bull
Uncle Ben
L.& C. H. Bull
Uincy Savings Bank
CG. M. Pomroy
Thomas Jasper
A.5. Penfield
Raw'd Wells
C. Ie
Curtis
Bond
Thos
Jasper
Benneson
Pomroy
Ano
Green
Fred
Collins
Skinner
Flist National Bank
Fourth and
Hampshire Streets
Whitney & Holmes
Brnabe, Eiazelton
Mathushek
Ptock
Warneroows
Benntson Block
Gquincy
Illinois
Wmreiweawly Aoe
GHM
Business College
Institute OF Penmanship
Tuenols
Fais IK Ons
PHN Mood
Clasion Pesaran
du Charae
Lesahan
Newhuy
Achireen Howe
M. Huffman
Seth Thomas
N. B
Rogers, Smith & Co
N.A
Fifth
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