Prospect of Indian Outbreaks The Sioux Troubles
Rumor of potential hostilities involving the Sioux and Blackfeet tribes spreads concern. Reports note possible clashes and Indian threats affecting frontier settlements and traders in the region.
29 Apr 1873
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Newspaper
The Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1873
Page
1
Rumor of potential hostilities involving the Sioux and Blackfeet tribes spreads concern. Reports note possible clashes and Indian threats affecting frontier settlements and traders in the region.
Treasury inquiries seek distribution of fifty million loan subscriptions between Europe and America and bond payment sources. Other items report two U S Infantry companies in Colfax Louisiana keeping peace after a riot. Vienna Commission corruption claims centered on decorating expenses. and Gov Cook’s District annual message praising public improvements, real estate transfers, and building activity in 1872.
Sanford M. Murray, collector for the New York Gas Company, was attacked with an ax by Dr. Browne in his William Street office and is believed to be dying. Browne is held at the Tombs as investigations into gas works disputes and worker relations proceed. Convicts escaped from Blackwell's Island, with several recaptured. strikes occur among Crispins. Indian commissioners meet, warning of possible Sioux trouble if Northern Pacific terms fail, and reports of boarding-house disputes hinder shipping.
A $1500 stake wrestling match is set for May 5 in Troy New York between Homer Lane of Albany and John McMahon of Rutland Vermont. McMahon won choice of ground. Lane is favored by bettors. Rumor says H M Laughlin may return to face the winner for $2509. Also news on the Western Farmers Convention and proposed 10 percent teacher wage cuts amid charter funding constraints.
A Fort Garry telegram reports clashes between United States soldiers and Blackfeet in the interior. Rumors say many American troops were killed and fear that the outbreak may herald further trouble in the Blackfeet country.
Boston April 29 The trial of homeopathists in the Massachusetts Medical Society interrupted by toco is to be renewed today for alleged practices unbecoming and dishonorable as members of the society. The announcement that B F Butler will seek the Republican gubernatorial nomination alarms anti Butler forces.
Newark April 26 The Morris county sheriff completed preparations for the execution of Luignani the wife murderer to be hanged at Morristown Thursday. Luignani is very weak and may not reach the scaffold when the time arrives.
Paragraphs report anxieties over the Pope's condition, a Lisbon republican club forming, frost damage near Lyons paralleled to 1857, Paris election shocks, Bonapartists claiming a Conservative Republic setback, rumors of Carliste withdrawal from Spain, Paris and provincial results for Assembly vacancies, Vienna cabmen strike enforcement threats, Madrid arrests of Becerra and Figuerca with more sought, and a large Federalists meeting with violent speeches.
The legislature passed bills authorizing public libraries establishment and maintenance, allowing county bridges contracts with railroad companies, and Hamilton County to levy extra taxes for straightening. A Senate joint resolution on congressional disclosures was adopted, and Knox urged ratification of a constitutional article on senator pay after election. Recess followed as committees reviewed.
The Ohio House debated an asylum fund provision favoring Hamilton County and an appropriation to rebuild two locks funded by public works lessees contributing 3000 dollars. Bills on reformatory salaries and canal abandonments failed as sessions adjourned with roll calls showing mixed support.
Wm D Guild, an Elmwood Providence engineer, died at Richmond Switch while at his post. He greeted his wife with a distinctive whistle signal a lifetime, known as Guilds signal, heard by passengers who said there goes Guilds signal. Another engineer named Akerman from Portland uses a similar whistle near the Portsmouth bridge to notify his mother that he is all right.
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A March scene at the Kirkwood features a theological student waiter from Wayland Theological Seminary serving a gin cocktail to Jones. The student explains thirty volunteers join crowded limos to fund their studies while the tale ends with a coin offered for his service.
A moral passage urges frugality and self sufficiency by valuing owning a simple calico dress and a log cabin over debt financed luxury. It promotes paying cash for small pleasures and avoiding costly upholstery, organ music, or grand meals tied to owed goods.
The coed jury in session lists M. V. Daly as foreman and fourteen others including J Parry James Berry Wm Morg an Thomas Abbott and J H Brooke. Col James Taylor fights city taxes on his personal property claiming exemption under a four year old agreement and seeks an injunction today. Soldiers bound for Fort Benton did not depart last night and will leave tomorrow. Odd-fellows Hall hosted a well received entertainment by the Ancient order of genealogists with generally creditable performances.
Sergeant William Haller will deliver the Sabbath address before the Christian Association at the Town Hall on Sunday May 4 at 3 PM. The community is urged to attend to hear the popular speaker referred to as the Old Sergeant.
A weekly financial report from Tuxispay notes limited local demand with slight market dullness across currencies and gold. It describes New York open and close levels, bonds trading near prior values, and a cautious stock market influenced by banking rumors before closing modestly lower.
Weekly market notes for Cincinnati including alcohol at 1.85 per gallon, flax bagging and cotton bags prices, prime yellow Bark prices, shipstuff and bran rates, beans and coffee demand, cheese stock levels, river and rail rates, cooperage steady with barrel prices, dried apples dull, peaches and oranges prices, and livestock market summary.
The market was generally steady with firm prices in several lines. Wheat and corn were mixed with some bids and quiet demand for mixed grades. Iron and coal kept firm levels, while pork, lard, and bacon saw active early trade that softened later. Prices for cattle hides, tires, and timothy hay held steady amid moderate receipts.
Labor leaders urge all trade organizations to send delegates to a July 15, 1873 convention in Cleveland Ohio to form a national Industrial Association aimed at securing producers a fair share of their output. The plea emphasizes unity against monopolies and rejects turning the movement into a political party.
A call to meet at the Astor House in New York City on May 6 1873 to form an association of producers and consumers. The aim is to reduce transportation costs by rail and water, limit railroad power, and pursue state control where charters are violated. The message urges unity among commercial bodies farmers and manufacturers and notes Senate approval and a request for data from governments and trade groups.
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