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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1876
Page
10
The Western Union Telegraph Company directs its executive committees to destroy original dispatches soon after transmission, even the day after, to ensure privacy. This policy applies to all telegraphic messages.
Democratic leaders claim the Supreme Court has settled the presidential question in Tilden's favor. Florida returns show Tilden ahead, with Hayes trailing, and court orders require counting additional majorities in Clay and Hamilton counties. The ruling purportedly elects the Democratic State ticket and Davidson to Congress by similar margins. Cowgill vows to obey the court's decision.
Editorials in The New York Herald and Chicago Tribune weigh Hayes after his election. They urge avoiding violent resistance, praise Hayes' moderation, and foresee improved South relations, leadership, and rights under his tenure.
A Washington dispatch from December 23 reports Vice President Ferry will not determine which of two sets of electoral returns is correct and will not count the same returns.
The Bolixi Coast Mirror cites daily shipments of about 20 000 opened oysters plus weekly carloads, predicting the business will employ thousands and yield profits for shippers as it expands rapidly along the coast.
The commentary mocks Watterson for advising Fernando Wood to push impeachment of Grant and then opposing the same resolution in debate. It notes the night’s tension between sherry and champagne and concludes Watterson’s reversal could harm his influence if repeated.
The Washington Letter notes partisan tension over the Hayes-Tilden question with Senate and House committees poised for action. It highlights southern Democrats like Stephens and Hill resisting violence, comments on Congressionally dull routines, and profiles Mrs Randall and Mr Randall, social life in Washington.
Postmaster of New York City informs Hon. A B Hewitt in Washington that Hewitt accuses letters passing through the office of being opened. He demands proof and a motion for immediate investigation, calling the charge utterly false.
A home tip advises mixing equal parts boiled linseed oil and kerosene to polish wood. Apply with a flannel to restore appearance and ward off future marks. For stubborn white spots, rub with turpentine and heat with a hot shovel to revive the furniture’s finish.
A socialist conspiracy in Russia is claimed. Wrecks line Aberdeenshire shores with about 150 expected dead from a recent gale. In Washington D C Charles G Fisher is convicted of unlawfully taking papers. Prominent lawmakers head to New York for talks with Mr Tilden. European powers tense as Turkey aligns with Austria amid looming war. South Carolina adjourns its Democratic House sine die as Chamberlain pushes county-building.
Crook leads the winter campaign against Crazy Horse to wipe out his band and end the bloodiest page of the Indian wars. If the expedition fails, the search continues until supplies run out, with Crook returning home proven by hard fighting and gained experience for future actions.
The piece describes the night drum of North American Indians using a buffalo hide drum and chants. It notes the male war party’s midnight chorus, the squaw’s quieter role embroidery and meal habits. It emphasizes regional variations and the gregarious nature of camp life.
A ragged bruised and penniless man sent to jail in Boston last Saturday is described as once a rich prosperous citizen an honored alderman and a former mayoral candidate. The report notes his prior status contrasts with current confinement.
The Kansas Pacific express wreck near a bridge caused two coaches to fail and burn. Passenger Webster died from a skull injury while Crandell the mail agent survived after trainmen freed him from the car. A Georgetown lady’s body en route for burial was destroyed with the express car.
The Bull-Doze-Cock-Tail has surfaced at stylish bars. The recipe calls for tilting a teaspoon of water into the glass, then filling with whisky until full, and finally discarding the water after counting.
Snippets from Harper’s Magazine joke about death by action humor, Roman grammar fears, Centennial medals in bronze, dynamite danger and brown sugar, boarding houses buying quality, and Newport waterworks tribute proposals. Light miscellany with city contrasts and quips.
The U S treasury paid out 15 207 905 dollars in silver redemptions on fractional currency and 9 844 507 dollars on currency obligations between April 1 and December 20, according to the latest figures.
Commodore Vanderbilt is failing rapidly and may pass away soon. His health is described as so wasted that his legs are no larger than a man's arm.
A Saturday Christmas open was celebrated in several city churches with toasts of evergreen festoons and a Star of the East. Children offered dialogues and songs as Santa Claus distributed candies and gifts, with Presbyterian and Congregational groups featuring festive trees and sleighs.
An eye witness recalls the 1st Michigan attack at Gettysburg led by a young Brigadier General Custer. The charge rallied troops, hampered by Lee’s forces, and helped secure a Union victory as Buford thwarted a turning move and the infantry pressed onward. The boy general’s presence inspired his men and marked a turning point in the battle.
The speaker contrasts Western curiosity with oriental culture and mocks critics who lecture on theatres while never visiting one. He notes critics’ long dissertations on fire safety and electrical design, suggesting they know little of actual theatre life.
The Tennessee Jubilee singers performed a superb program Thursday night, delivering melodies full of harmony that moved the audience to enthusiastic applause. The troupe continues to grow in public favor with every hearing.
E A Cronin of Oregon, seeking electoral college support for Tilden, rode a train to Washington. A Omaha Republican reporter said Cronin drank twelve bottles of brandy from San Francisco to Ogden. Democrats greeted him at Ogden with a band, Cronin ignored them, then went to supper. He spoke after clearing his throat and asked the crowd what they wanted. The group moved to a saloon and Cronin was carried back to bed.
Rumors spread that Captain George M. Randall and his Crown of Creek scouts were killed by hostile Indians while en route from Montana toward Fort Reno. Randall, a respected officer with Crook, reportedly enlisted several hundred Crown and aimed to join Crook’s expedition after leaving Fort Ellis. The item notes his gallant service and seeks official word confirming or denying the tragedy. A shoe store advertisement closes the page.
Public travel notice extols the Chicago and North-Western line as oldest and shortest between Oval and Chicago. Highlights steel rails, central Chicago depot, 30 minute early arrivals, and routes via Marshall Cedar Rapids Clinton for Iowa, Fulton for Illinois Wisconsin, and the Old Pioneer Route to Virginia or East. Includes Pullman sleepers and day coaches with agent contacts in Omaha and Chicago.
The readable fragments reference leaders forming a nation and actions on railroads and ports. Mentions Florida, Tilden, and a governor. The text is highly garbled with many missing words and unclear clauses.
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