27 Apr 1869
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Newspaper
Cheyenne Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1869
Page
1
The article notes a strong wave of immigration toward the West this year, concentrating on Kansas and Nebraska. It predicts Wyoming as the next destination, asserting that state fame will attract settlers and that the region will become the focal point of emigration in time.
Nouri Platte April 24 1569 Evitor Leader reports the court sits with little interest to outsiders. The Burley murder case is postponed to the next term. Weather and a missed pay-car hindered locals and two men fired at Joe Baldwin’s house prompting window and door damage. Washington correspondents debate a “Smelling Committer” and source questions.
The report notes Mrs Morgan and Miss E recently rescued from danger by General Custar. They traveled from Junction to return home on the Republican River route. An older essay mentions Min White abducted August with Indians, her family on a Buffalo River tributary west of Lake Bibley.
The Urilda a stern wheel steamer on the St Louis to Fort Benton route struck a reef near Kate Bwiney bend about forty miles above Brouxity. The bow tore off and the forepart sank the vessel threatening passengers with scalding steam. About fifty on board were injured or killed. Captain crippled with two broken legs, others severely hurt. Survivors reached shore as relief boats were sent from Sioux City. Owned by J Kountz of Pittsburgh the Urilda was new to this season after winter lay up near Fort Benton.
The Washington Demo Convention met in Vancouver in April and nominated a Governor and a Delegate to Congress. Reports from San Francisco and New York describe various wartime and political items, including naval actions, public works, and personnel changes.
The article discusses Canada opposing U S policy aimed at humiliating England through colonies. It warns Canada would stand with England and criticizes a contrived tactic. It then describes an Indoor amusement called the printer’s delight, where a bank note is enclosed with a note paper and a new subscriber’s name, seeking cash in advance.
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