Comet Still Visible and New Denver Theater Plans
In the weekly leader, notes an active comet in the sky as crowds linger. Reports a Denver theater rising with seating for 1,600 and wind damage to a driving park fence. Also mentions German pork import ban and wool prices in Boston with total sales 120,000 pounds. Mr J H Symonds drafts a map of Sweetwater Soda Placer mining claims near Devil's Gate, totaling 220 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Germany
Lowell Courter
Cheyenne Street
Boston
J. H. Symonds
Sweetwater
Messrs
Morgan and Wallace
Devil’s Gate
Wind and Weather Report From Cheyenne Fire and Storm Data
Friday's Daily Leader covers fire protection concerns in Cheyenne emphasizing improving firehouse alarm signaling, water plug accessibility, crowd control at blazes, and officer command to direct hose streams efficiently. The weather section recounts historic gusts, speeds, directions, and record events in Cheyenne.
Wyoming Range Cattle Inspection Stats for 1882 Report
The 1882 cattle inspection record from the Stock Growers' Association shows totals across points under its jurisdiction. Key shipments came from Cheyenne Denver Junction Laramie City North Platte and others, with Northern Pacific and Sioux City Pacific transporting large car counts. The era notes profits, market fluctuations, and a projected rise in Wyoming cattle numbers over the coming decade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Sturgis
Stock Growers’ Association
Cheyenne
Denver Junction
Laramie City
North Platte
Ogalalla
Pine Bluffs
Rock Creek
Rawlins
Soda Springs
Pacific Junction
Northern Pacific Railroad
Sioux City
Wyoming
Crow Reservation Split Report Sparks Land Sale Talk
A Crow informant in Clark's Fork valley says the Crow nation may surrender over half their reservation to public domain if price is right. They seek farming tools to become self reliant. The Billings Herald notes possible Northern Pacific railroad route along Clark's Fork to Yellowstone Park.
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Clark’s Fork Valley
Crow Reservation
Billings
Montana
Pryor Creek
the Herald
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Clark’s Fork
Yellowstone Park
Assignment of Recruits to Infantry Units
Recruits named at Fort D. A. Russell Wyoming and Fort Omaha Nebraska are assigned 48 fellows to units. James Lynch Deforest B Barlow and John W Mitchell go to Company I 9th Infantry Francis E Burdell and John B McCann to the 4th Infantry Grant W Silvey to the 6th Infantry. Recruit Silvey will be sent to the headquarters of his regiment at the first favorable opportunity.
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Fort D. A. Russell
Wyo
Fort Omaha
Neb
James Lynch
Deforest
B. Barlow
John W. Mitchell
Co. I
9Th Infantry
Francis E. Burdell
John B. McCann
4Th Infantry
Grant W. Silvey
6Th Infantry
Silvey
Lewistown mined as new boom camp in Sweetwater County
A new mining camp in Sweetwater County formerly named Strawberry has been renamed Lewistown to honor Denver investor Mr. Lewis. Rich gold quartz at the site promises a spring boom. capitalists are present, claims fetch high offers, and construction continues despite heavy snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweetwater County
Lewistown
Lewis
Denver
Ehen
South Pass
Atlantic
Gazette
Fire at the Fort Ordnance Storehouse Fort Russell
A fire destroyed the old ordnance storehouse at Fort Russell last Friday evening. The blaze, fed by limited water, erupted near drum major Kauffmann’s quarters, causing two explosions and leading to total losses estimated around six thousand five hundred dollars for personnel and records.
Municipal Election Looms With Little Public Interest
The city faces a mayoral election next January on the second Tuesday the 9th with scant names mentioned. Tim Dyer declined to run amid business pressures, while at least one Democratic candidate has emerged. Poll taxes must be paid by the 20th to vote, and the two year term means longer municipal appointments. Two colored wax portraits from San Antonio, showing Mexican and Texan scenes, were displayed by Inter Ocean. they were accompanied by notes on their Mexican craftsmanship and portrayals of horses, lariats, and Indians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim Dyer
Inter Ocean
San Antonio
Texas
Robert Walker
Laramie
R. W. Baxter
Laramie City
Messrs
McMaster
Walsh
Potter
Clarke
Blakely
Milla
Mr. McMaster
J. J. Clarke
Hill
Cheyenne
J. H. Dunlap
EB. J. Walsh
Green River
F. E. Potter
J. Blakely
Clock in LEADER composing room Runs to Bad End
A notorious clock in the LEADER composing room malfunctions by calling 17 oclock when it is two, arguing for railroad time, and sometimes stops entirely. The foreman claims the clock halts to keep him on schedule as the job rooms stay busy with New Year cards and quick runs.
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Leader
Murder at Powder River Ends in Shot Fatality
Carl Stanifer keeper of a Powder River dance house was fatally shot by a hunter named Franklin after a dispute over a girl. Both fired. Franklin fled unhurt. Stanifer died within minutes. Arthur M. Ritchie notes Stanifer, 23, once a Twenty Mile ranch cowboy, was well liked and known in middle Wyoming. He predicts Franklin may be pursued and lynched.
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Chicago Times
Carl Stanifer
Powder River
Franklin
Stanifer
Arthur M. Ritchie
Fort Fetterman
Hne
Leader
Carl Staniford
Wyoming
Twenty Mile Ranch
Ritchie
Fire at Keefe Hall Ravages Amprovements
A late report describes Keefe Hall as a 120 by 43 foot building in three sections with a new maple floor just ordered. The north wall roof and windows suffered heavy damage, trusses warped and rods sprung, leaving the main hall a probable total loss with $3 000 insured and $800 on the newer portion. The fire likely started in several spots and an empty coal oil can was found nearby. Immediate losses include water damage and ruined chandeliers. the rink had net weekly income over $100 before the blaze.
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Ordnance Storehouse
Fort Russell
Kuyuffmann
Kauffmann
Mears
Regan
Lieut
Kendrick
Bucket Brigade
Cheyenne
Keefe
Inter Ocean Hotel Hosts One Year Celebration Cane Gift
On December 14 1881 John Chase opened the Inter Ocean hotel and on the one year anniversary Charley Roath A Anderson Al Biddle Otto Adams and Napoleon Scales presented a solid gold chased cane engraved for the occasion. The event included verses from the hotel poet and tributes to host John Chase and local train dispatchers at Laramie City led by R W Baxter with staff changes noted. A humorous fox anecdote from the Mobile Register closes the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Chase
Inter Ocean
Charley Roath
A. Anderson
al. Biddle
Otto Adams
Napoleon Scales
Zehner, Jackson & Buechner
Little Blazes at Dr Wyman and two others
A lamp malfunction caused coal oil to ignite clothing at Dr Wyman's house. The lamp was moved outside and the fire was smothered. This marks the third minor blaze in seven to eight days from the same cause, including incidents at the Sun office and the LEADER office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Wyman
Sun Office
Leader Office
Location Certificates In a New Form for Sale
A new and convenient form of Location Certificates is offered for sale at the LEADER office. The announcement promotes ease of access and availability for readers seeking certificates.
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Weekly Leader
Seventeenth
Ferguson
Daily Leader
Wind and Weather
Signal Service
Sergt. McGovern
Seventeenth Street
Mount Washington
Pike’s Peak
Cape Hatteras
Port Huron
Shixty
The
Greeley, Salt Lake & Pacific
Collins and
Greeley
Wyoming Range
Wyoming Cattle Grower’ Association
Keefe Hale
Flere
Nis
Border Land
Ann Hunt
Mobile Register
Reynard
Little Blazes
Cendi
Reme
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