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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1877
Page
12
The Pioneer reports on sentimental politicians, a missed payment to Mr Copeland, and a son for Lieut Bradley and Captain Logan. It notes coffee-mills in Green River, a shift in Indian warfare, and the water pipe contract with Union Pacific with costs and city duties.
The Omaha Bridge project began with bonds authorized by Congress for 2.5 million dollars and sold in England. Boomer Bridge Company of Chicago won the contract on September 4, 1868 for 1,089,500 dollars with a completion date set for November 10, 1809, but delays pushed progress to March 1869. Union Pacific took over in July after annulling the Boomer contract, and the bridge was completed March 25, 1872, at a total cost of 2 million dollars.
Indian delegates from Red Cloud and Spotted Tail Agencies will total twenty and depart around the 15th to reach Washington by September 25. Spotted Tail and possibly Red Cloud will attend, with Crazy Horse courted but not yet confirmed. Young delegates are chosen to better convey their wishes. Lieut. W. P. Clark will accompany them.
The Omaha Herald reports on the recent bridge disaster on the Big Muddy. Eyewitness John Pierson, a Scandinavian, describes a 3 PM storm with hurricane winds and lightning that compromised the structure before a balloon shaped mass struck and collapsed the span. He escaped by skiff and swam to safety as the bridge and piers were torn free. estimated damage runs near 200000, with original cost 3500000 and pier costs over half.
Our reporter interviewed fourteen Workingmen's candidates about retrenchment in county affairs. Four share the Democratic views. five of the remaining ten, located in the city, express support for retrenchment and vow to back any Legislature measures aimed at thrift. Names cited include P. McKay J. S. Taylor H. Helphenstine C. Hecht and S. M. Pres haw.
In Laramie County discussions propose reducing taxation by lowering county official fees to fair salaries. Five officials Kelly Weeks Conley Swift and Swan were unavailable for comment. County Commissioner Swan appears strongly in favor of retrenchment based on prior talks.
Regular Fort Steele correspondence reports Judge Hughes and others at Elk Mountain. Hood and McIlvain encountered a group of 18 to 20 singing Indians about a mile from camp. Hood escaped detection and informed the party. Lieut. Allison believes the Indians were not Sioux, likely Utes or Arapahoes. Rumors of hostile Utes stir unease amid recent arms restrictions. Capt. Egan resumes command. Teddy remains a favorite among the Grays.
The Deadwood party leaving Spearfish struck a northwest route, crossed the Little Missouri about 100 miles from Deadwood, then 75 miles farther before turning back to Thick Timber. They faced about 500 Indians in three regiments, endured a nightlong battle from 8:30 p.m. to 8 a.m., and lost only Mr. Carr to a backshot. The group fled toward Deadwood by foot, covering 160 miles in under three days, with stock losses minimal and no further Indian contact on the return.
A broad public notice promises a free remedy for nervous decay and manhood loss. It claims discovery by a South American missionary and directs readers to mail a self addressed envelope to Rev. Joseph T. Inman at Elba House New York for details and treatment.
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