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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1877
Page
15
Last Thursday wheat traded in Salt Lake at fifty to sixty cents per bushel as surveys report political shifts with Wheeler of the Evanston Age set for the House of Representatives on a retrenchment platform. Notes on mines, rail surveys, and local transfers mix with town gossip and upcoming elections.
The column rails at Slack and allies for selling out to Albany county Democrats, then moving to Cheyenne to back Hayford and push rivals. It cites pledges to “squelch” leaders, cross-city intrigues, and editor clashes, alongside a Cheyenne council note on fire department issues and a Louisville pipe bid.
The army issues an order moving units from Fort McPherson Sidy Bar racks and Omaha Barracks to Camp Brown Fort Sanders and Stambaugh. Fifth cavalry detachments G K and C plus E and H and D infantry depart immediately to occupy vacated posts. Also a Deadwood chicken thief is shot after a midnight breach. Frank Miller known as Smith, alleged to be the culprit, dies from gunshot wounds after confrontation with Rosengarden party.
A lively shooting scrape occurred in Pioche Nevada last Saturday between Pat Nolland traveling correspondent of the Virginia City Enterprise and Geo T Gorman local editor of the Pioche Record. Six shots were fired Holland wounded himself in the left hand and side Gorman escaped unhurt The trouble was caused by mutual abuse.
An editorial advocates forming a building and loan association in the city, arguing it helps workers buy homes by pooling savings and offering low cost loans. It explains shares at $200 or $5000, monthly payments investing to grow the principal, and uses a bid-driven loan process to finance houses without rent. The piece cites Philadelphia and Boston examples and envisions similar nationwide adoption.
Secor of Livermore Colorado stopped at the depot to unload a trunk then hitched to a wagon wheel and fled in a runaway. The box and rear wheels detached as the horses bolted up Till street then bent corner, a post caused a somersault, both teams were secured with minor injuries to the gray horse at Kapp's brewery and a knee cut.
A Wyoming convict, Charles George Masterson, is jailed for a second year after an assault with intent to kill and murder and a forgery sentence, reflecting on repeated confinement and the supposed wisdom of a truly governing power.
Citizens review the pending campaign as candidates respond on retrenchment to cut county costs and support for extending aid to the Colorado Central and Black Hills railroads. Most nominees endorse retrenchment, with one withdrawing due to time constraints.
The Workingmen's organization appears to be gaining influence as party lines blur in the Territory. In the county the toilress voters oppose the Republicans while Albany county absorbs Democratic support and two Republicans, Col. S. W. Downey and Col. L. D Pease, may switch to the Democrats. By next Tuesday night a reorganization seems likely before the campaign opens.
A man named Bradley from Utah, but recent Rapid City resident, shot and killed Thomas Powell near Red Carton at Cheyenne River crossing on August 20. Powell, about 25, worked at J. C. Abney’s stable. Bradley fled with a stolen horse, aided by a young companion after the quarrel.
The Workingmen's Council names a six member council slate led by Hon. A. H. Swan and includes I J Kelley and J Taylor with G A Draper and M Preshaw as additional nominees. The House ticket features Davis Hammit Tracy Conley McKay Weeks Stelphenstine Swift Hecht and others from the Democratic convention. The article notes broad geographic and occupational support and predicts the ticket will win next Tuesday.
On last Thursday at 7 30 PM four young men with blue badges and three without gathered on 17th street. They discussed drinking beer before visiting a church and decided to conceal badges in pockets before entering a saloon where each man drank two glasses. They then headed to the Murphy meeting.
Five road agents stopped a stage coach from Deadwood at night above Buffalo Gap and opened fire. Ed Cook, division superintendent, was shot. robbers took about twelve dollars from the thousand in passengers’ possession. A passenger drew five hundred dollars with his hands raised, unseen in the darkness. Cubs and Indians later forced Cook to retreat to the Agency with his party.
At City Hall last evening the Republican caucus elected delegates including Warren Trufant Swan Slaughter Ford Helphenstine Durbin OBrien Jeffrey Stevens Stark Conley Carey and G W Carey. The Workingmen's County Convention then nominated a council ticket headed by Swan Kelley Taylor Draper and Preshaw and representatives including Davis Tracy Hamma McKay Helphenstine Swift Techt Weeks Conley Fisk Jasel and Preshaw.
The Albany county Democratic Convention held in Laramie last Saturday selected council nominees W H Solliday Stephen W Downey and LL D Pease. For the House nominees include Robt Homer N B Andrews Fred Bath J P Caldwell duo Congdon and N I Spicer.
The Uinta County Democratic Convention met in Evanston on August 21 and nominated a ticket for council and state representation. Councilmen include E. L. Pease and J. W. Myers. Representatives listed are Jno McGlinchey W. J. Sloan K. J. Carter M. Farrell and Jas. Daey.
The Albany County Workingmen's Convention met at Laramie last Saturday and nominated candidates for the legislature. Councilmen named were L Fillmore, S W Downey, and Robert Homer. Representatives listed include Robert Marsh, N J Andrews, J L Murphy, Charles Klingerman, John Congdon, and C I Sodergreen.
Three road agents plying the Cheyenne stage route were captured after entering Dropwoop. A shooter resisted arrest wounding Officer May in the arm. deputies fired back, killing the robbers' horse and wounding the leader, who was later killed by Sheriff Bullock. The wounded robber’s death is likely.
The article notes two legislative tickets in Laramie County the working men's ticket and the Republican endorsed slate. It asserts both are first class and promises able representatives regardless of outcome while urging calm as the campaign nears its end before next Tuesday’s election.
A Bismarck correspondent describes local society as rough yet with genuine gentlemen, noting women who drink and smoke and gather on sidewalks at night. The piece includes an advertisement praising GLENN'S SULPHUR SOAP and GLENN'S SULPHUR SCAR as affordable, reliable skin remedies and substitutes for baths.
Unscrupulous dealers have attempted to misrepresent Dooley Brothers Yeast Powder. The product is always sold in cans and is guaranteed to be full weight, ensuring you receive the right article and value for the household.
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