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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1877
Page
13
An early 20th century newspaper ad proclaims The Weekly Leader as the largest paper in the West and advertises economical printing services. It notes weekly Thursday issuance, annual and half year rates, and a full range of printing offerings from posters to billheads, boasting new type and presses for quality work at low prices.
A Iowa man recounts petitions and letters about Samuel Woodruff who was convicted of manslaughter in the Freel ranch death. The piece cites Governor Thayer, W. W. Conver, and attorney W. E. Mason, arguing trial irregularities and suppressed telegrams while detailing posttrial pardon efforts.
Condensed views from California capitalists who have visited the Black Hills praising Homestake and related mines. Hearst Gashwiler Roberts Hemme Dodge voice strong support and speculation on value and investment.
Wm. T. Shaffer visits the Green River Courier town, Ute Indians camp on Sweetwater, saloon licensing rises draw anger, Odd Fellows ball planned, Christmas and New Year routines. R. K. Bickford declares liabilities at 115000 after a Chicago bankruptcy. U. S. Treasury to prepay January interest in New York, Taunton savings bank restrained by commissioners. War Spirit, wrecked near the Mississippi, towed to New Orleans after gale and loss of masts and boats.
Residents honor Captain George L. Browning and his battered company of the Seventh Infantry returning from the Big Hole fight where heavy losses were suffered. Despite casualties and unpaid wages since June, Bozeman celebrates the soldiers with a public escort, band, and community gratitude.
Laramie County Stock Growers' Association led by President A. H. Swan of Cheyenne with Treasurer A. H. Reel and Secretary Thos Sturgis, all of Cheyenne. Listings cover Swan Brothers P O Cheyenne and ranges at Chugwater Sabile Pole Creek north of Laramie River Bridger's Terry to North Platte. Cattle brands show left flank wattle noted across range cattle from Sidney Bridge to Scott's Bluff Neb.
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