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Cheyenne Weekly Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1878

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Ex-convict nabbed in Denver over hotel valise theft

George Milsap, an ex Colorado convict, was arrested by Officer Bean after a valise and clothing were stolen from the Metropolitan Hotel on July 30. Police traced the goods to his northeast city residence, found in his wife Rosa's trunk, allegedly brought by Milsap for safekeeping. He faces trial today.

George Milsap Bean Metropolitan L. M. Lampton Carbon Colorado Milsap Rosa

Gen Crook predicts possible Indian trouble in West

Gen. Crook tells Inter Ocean interviewer that another extensive outbreak by Modocs Nez Perces Bannocks and Piutes may occur when large groups gather at agencies. He notes breech loaders increase Indian confidence and fears disturbance. Sitting Bull likely stays quiet while buffaloes roam in British America.

Crook Chicago Ohio Inter Ocean Sitting Bull British America

Two Scouts Killed in Elk Mountains Ambush

From Laramie Aug 27 the two scouts Robert Widdowfield and Tip Vincent were found dead in Rattlesnake Cafion Elk mountains after being sent to trail suspected train robbers. Bodies were riddled with bullets and believed slain Monday the 19th when firing was heard by surveyors D R Cray.

Laramie City Robert Widdowfield Tip Vincent Rawlins Dickenson Percy Widdowfield Vincent Elk Mountains Carbon Wyo The Leader D. R. Cray

City Council Considers Gas Franchise In Cheyenne

The Cheyenne City Council held a special session to review a ten year exclusive gas works franchise for A H Chevalier and associates. Councilors Hammond and Hibard urged caution and deferred final action, voting to send the ordinance to a committee for further study. The proposal would authorize gas mains, lamp posts, and lighting for public buildings while capping gas at 4.50 per 1 000 cubic feet and 45 dollars per year per lamp post.

Bresnallen Hammond Marks Hibbard Masten Reid Granger Caswell Addams Reel Cheyenne A. H. Chevalier Cheyenne Gas-Light Company

Live Stock Market Report Chicago Aug 27

Receipts 8,690 slow and dull due to eastern advices. Shipping steers 4.80 to 5.15, butchers' cows 2.60 to 3.30, bulls 2.00 to 8.00, rough steers 2.90 to 3.40. Western cattle fair supply and easy. Texans steady at 2.80. Sheep receipts 780 steady and firm. good lots 4.00 to 4.35, common 3.10 to 3.80.

Beana Texans

English Extravagance At Beaconsfield Kaiserhof

A London Times correspondent recounts lavish spending by Beaconsfield at the Kaiserhof in Berlin with sixty three rooms for himself and suite costing $7,000 monthly. He and his party spent $10,000 on food and tipped $300 to waiters while more expenses and telegram charges loom.

United States Senate Mitchell Oregon Don Cameron Pennsylvania Wile Beaconsfield Salisbury Agence Russe St. Petersburg Bulgaria England Russia The New Orleans Times South Memphis Beaconsfield Kaiserhoft London Times Berlin

Eye Ear and Deformities Visit in Cheyenne

Surgeons from Central Surgical Infirmary Indian apolis will visit Cheyenne at the Railroad House on Friday and Saturday September 13 14. They offer free consultation for eye and ear diseases catarrh cross eyes club foot spinal curvature epilepsy piles and chronic ailments. Artificial eyes may be fitted.

Central Surgical Infirmary Indianapolis Ind Cheyenne Railroad House

Dr Swayne's Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry Ad

Cough remedy boasting universal success with claims of curing coughs hoarseness sore throat bronchitis and heart and lung diseases. Trial bottles are 25 cents with large size priced at 1 and sold by leading druggists including Addams & Glover in Cheyenne.

Dr. Swayne

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