Florida Court Action Sparks Republican Dismissal View
In Washington, Republicans dismiss the Florida court order on a new canvass of electors as irrelevant. Senator Morton says the electors met and are functus officio, and any attempt to re canvass would only fuel Democratic argument. The piece notes rumored New York influence and paints a rustic West portrait of hunters and mountain folk rising financially in time.
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Florida
Washington
Supreme Court
Morton
Tilden
New York
Wyoming Letter Reflects Snowbound Frontier and Growth
A Chicago Times correspondent in Red Buttes Wyoming reports persistent snowstorms, cattle and sheep facing weather risks, and a hopeful view of cattle stocks and barn building. He notes population growth to about 20,000, mining potential in the Black Hills, and progress aided by the Union Pacific railroad.
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Wyoming
Chicago Times
Sacket’s Wells
Old California
Pennsylvania
Tlinois
Wyoming Territory
Black Hills
Union Pacific Railroad
Rumor of Major Randall Massacre Stirring Army Circles
Reports from Bozeman dated December 21 1876 claim Maj Randall of Gen Crooks staff and his party were massacred by Sioux in the Big Thoin mountains while en route to join Fort Reno. Brisbin at Fort Ellis doubts the tale though couriers are sent to Crow Agency for verification. Others repeat the account from Indians and Crow Agency staff.
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Maj. Randall
Powder River
Randall
Crook
New York Herald
Bozeman
M. T
Big Thoin Mountains
Major Randall
Gen. Brisbin
Fort Ellis
Ile
Crow Agency
Mr. Gage
Yellowstone Valley
Fox
Charles Searles
Mr. Carpenter
Upper Yellowstone
President seeks Senate action on Sioux surrender report
A. Washington dispatch reports the President has sent to the Senate a message enclosing the commission report on Sioux relinquishment of Black Hills rights. It highlights that the agreement grants Indians allowed citizenship and access to their occupied country. The message and report were ordered printed and tabled.
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A. Washington Dispatch
Senate
The Invulnerable Hunter Fitzpatrick Outsmarts a War Party
A 19th century hunter named Fitzpatrick, separated from his group, is chased by a prairie Indian war party. He feigns flight, removes a bullet, and, when cornered, makes the weapon harmless by having the bullet already hidden. The astonished Indians believe he stopped the shot, freeing him and prompting their departure.
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Rocky Mountains
Fitzpatrick
Nasby’s Psalm of Woe for Democrats Across the Nation
The Mississippi era lament by Nasby critiques Southern Democrats and Republican misconduct after Kentucky and Florida debacles. He decries tainted ballots, misused reform funds, and labor policies while predicting political decay and loss of party offices nationwide.
No Hope and Public Aid Amid Political Blues
A distressed monologue laments racial and economic injustice. The speaker vows to quit politics, seek philanthropy, and fund a hospital for decayed Kentuckians by appealing to Northern Democrats. He envisions foreclosures, rising prices, and failed ventures while asserting personal sacrifice and reformist ambitions.
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Tilden
Stun
Petroleum V. Nasny
Local Notes and Oddities From U S Newspapers
A collection of brief items mentions a Christmas present for an Omaha Bee editor, a Cheyenne hotel guest named R F Glover, and Virginia City Nevada teachers resigning if they marry. Weather reports note subzero temps in North Platte and Deadwood with Cheyenne milder. An exchange calculates daily printer’s line work while lamenting typographic errors.
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The
Omaha Bee
Self registering spirit thermometer at Fort Sanders reads minus 24
The device stood at 24 degrees below zero Friday night. Timber from the old Dale Creek bridge is reused in a Union Pacific railroad bridge. Thomas Personnel narrowly escaped serious injury near Rock Creek station while alighting a long freight train. A conductor's ball will be held at the Railroad House in Cheyenne on New Year's night with tickets selling for five dollars including supper and a free ride.
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Fort Sanders
Dale Creek
Union Pacific
Thomas Personnel
Rock Creek
Mr. Personnel
Versonnet
Railroad House
Cheyenne
Laramie
Sad Fate of a Hunter in Carbon County Wyoming
A weeklong absence of miner Joseph Davis ends with his death found in the Terris district 60 to 70 miles north of Rawlins. He suffered a dislocated thigh and multiple leg fractures. Nearby lay an empty vial of strychnine in his provision pouch. Authorities presume he fell, endured agony, and then drank poison to end his suffering. His burial is reported as a quiet grave on the mountainside.
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Rawlins
Wyo
Joseph Davis
Terris
Carbon County
Davis
After the 1876 election pool-room scandal unfolds
Special correspondence from New York analyzes Democratic gamblers and Tilden managers allegedly manipulating pool rooms to skew odds against Hayes. The piece blasts reformers, notes warlike Indiana mobilizations, and questions party tactics. It also surveys fashion, poverty, rents, and city distress with calls for aid to St John’s guild.
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New York
John Morrissey
Tilden
Hayes
Mr. Tilden
Associated Press
Morrissey
Indiana
Democratic General Committee
Death of Mrs Cuthbertson in Cheyenne
The community mourns the sudden death of Mrs. Gussie Cuthbertson a wife mother and friend who arrived with her husband from Omaha to his new field of labor. A heartbroken husband and motherless babe remain as the last farewells honor her quiet devoted life with flowers music and consoling words.
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Cheyenne
Omaha
Edward
Gussie Cuthbertson
Marriages in Cheyenne and Laramee County
Benns and Rogers wed at the bride’s home in Cheyenne with Rev J Y Cowhick officiating. Brower and Burnaman marry at Diamond Creek with Rev J Y Cowhick presiding in Laramee County Wyoming. The Leaper sends hearty congratulations and jokes about Brower’s bachelor years.
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Brower—Burnaman
J*rederick Lapash
Diamond Creek
J. Y. Cowhick
William Brower
Caroline Burnaman
Laramie County
Wyo
Leaper
Brower
Cupid
Friend Brower
Mrs. Browers
Death notices for Cuthbertson and Searight infants
In this city Mrs. Gussie H. Cuthbertson aged 22 died on December 26 at 7 00 am Funeral from Hill street residence between 16th and 17th at 11 00 am Wednesday Infant son of Mr and Mrs George A Searight died December 25 funeral from parents residence at 3 00 pm Wednesday
Spring Chickens Trade Notes from Cheyenne Ad
An advertisement from Hamilton and Sadd of Cheyenne Wyoming promotes Spring Chickens for consignments and swift payment. It jests at remittance delays, noting payments occur only when intimidated.
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Hamilton & Sadd
Cheyenne
Wyo
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