Weekly Leadner from December 28 1876
The column notes winter weather and civic tidbits in Cheyenne with remarks on snow, holidays, local bootlegging of lumber, and public sentiment. It mentions Hang Lee and a political clash, rail and telegraph news, business updates, and a festive mood during Christmas in the Magic City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gav
French
Eames
Lee
G. Western Union
Jones
Fort Fetterman
John Wanless
Wyoming
Colorado
Oakland
California
Daily Evening Democrat
Nevada
Stebbins, Post & Co
Poulton
Magic City
Our New Trustees ELECTION ENDS QUIETLY IN MAGIC CITY
A peaceful city election concluded with George G. Leighton and August Gueck winning by large margins. Reported irregularities included intimidation claims and a false vote by a Chinaman, with observers calling for scrutiny of ballots and the returning board. A separate police case involved a colored man named Graham charged with robbing a white man, but he was discharged after insufficient evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magic City
J. A. Bean
J. E. Tuttle
Tim Deasey
J. W. Hallas
M. A. Arnold
George G. Leighton
George G. Leighton and “August Gueck By the Following) * Vote: Geo. C. Leighton
Arc
Gueck
John “Eames
Denver
Tommy Patterson
Congress
Deasey
John
Eames
Jim Abney
Graham
Darkey
Crook's Camp Heads Home From Powder River Campaign
General Crook informs a council of Indian scouts that the expedition will return to Fort Fetterman tomorrow. Rations cover twelve days and a half with forage for a week, and not all scouts or Red Cloud forces have joined. Four days march to Fort Reno, expected arrival at Fetterman by December 29 end of winter campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Fork
Belle Fourcue
Fort Fetterman
Crook
Crazy Horse
Red Cloud
Big Horn Mountains
Fort Reno
Powder River
Fetterman
Cold Weather Hardships for General Crook’s Troops After Crazy Horse
The spell of cold weather exposes the hardships endured by General Crook’s command now out after Crazy Horse. They fight with scant rations, minimal forage, deep snow, and freezing conditions, sleeping on snow with little shelter while transporting sick on rough travaux. The writer urges public gratitude and hearty welcome when they return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crook
Crazy Horse
District Court Doings Contain Robbery Trial And Verdicts
On December 20 the court awarded the plaintiff $221.60 in Rex versus Shields and Taylor. Cushing and Palmer versus P H Allen granted leave to withdraw a note. Joseph Lowe added to the petit jury. Charles Horton arraigned for robbing an insane man Lilienfels of over 200 in gold. a jury was empanelled and witnesses examined. Trial of Horton's case concluded December 27 with a guilty verdict and five year penitentiary term. Walter Parks released on $500 bail. judge warned on liquor. Trial of Harry Cue, Horton’s accomplice, began and continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
A. K. Rex
Shields & Taylor
Cushing & Palmer
P. H
Allen
Joseph Lowe
Chas. B. Horton
Lilienfels
Charles .P. Horton
Walter Parks
Parks
Harry Cue
Horton
Christmas Entertainment Fund Thanks Public
Officers of the Presbyterian Sabbath School express gratitude to the generous public for supporting a Christmas entertainment for children and acknowledge a mysterious donor who sent ten dollars for this purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Sabbath School
Election and Installation at Cheyenne Lodge No 1
Cheyenne Lodge No 1 A F and A M held its annual meeting at Masonic hall on Tuesday. Officers for the new Masonic year were elected and installed including W M J B Taylor W B J Bergman W C Stevens W J Lindenmeier Treas A Bristol Sec T M Fisher SD A Artist JD G C Leighton SD L Durbin W Lane Tyler. I E Addams was installed Grand Master of Masons of Wyoming with J K Joffrey Grand Lecturer and L G Stevens Junior Grand Deacon. Past Grand Master E P Snow conducted the installation ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne Lodge No. 1
A. F
A. M
Masonic Hall
Taylor
W. M
J. Bergman
L. C. Stevens
J. W
W. Lindenmeier
Treas
A. Bristol
T. M. Fisher
A. S. Artist
J. D
G. C. Leighton
R. B. Durbin
W. W. Lane
Tyler
Lodge
I. E. Addams
Masons
Territory of
Wyoming
J. K. Joffrey
E. P. Snow
W. B. Trufant
C. F. Miller
FE. K
C. P. Organ
G. A. Draper
H. A. Clough
J. W. Hammond
C. W. Wulfsen
G. M
Third
Vail
Second
J. E. Davis
First
C. W. Sweet
Guard
Sharpers Target Sidney Travelers Warned
A letter to the Atchison Champion from Dr. J. G. Miller, a Atchison leader, recounts a decoy in Sidney Nebraska where he narrowly escaped robbery and assault. The article warns travelers to stay aboard trains through Sidney, noting smooth talking criminals at the depot luring the unwary into gambling dens and danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Sharpers
J. G. Miller
Atchison
Kansas
Black Hills
Atchison Champion
Sidney
Nebraska
Masonic Installation and Local News Notes
Wyoming Chapter No 1 R A M installed officers led by E P Snow including W B Trufant and C F Miller at the Masonic hall. News covers funerals, social notices, railway dining, stock firm travels, and a feature on a new unbreakable non explosive parlor lamp by Pease and Taylor with praise for safety and style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pease & Taylor
Things Which Will Not be Forgotten
A critical editorial contrasts sympathy for Sioux displacement with historical conflicts across Wyoming Nebraska and Colorado. It cites massacres on the Laramie Plains and theft of stock, noting frontier violence predates gold rushes and referencing Fort Laramie treaties and Indian Affairs reports from 1874 and 1875.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Ring
Black Hills
Wyoming
Nebraska
Colorado
Laramie Plains
North
South Platte
The
Loup
John Jones
Big Laramie
Platte
Fort Laramie
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Red Cloud
Remarkable Winters Through History and Local Council
A summary of historic winters noting extreme warmth and frost free years, plus modern city actions. It covers France and Germany winters, Paris weather in 1846 1847 and 1866, and references the Ogden Freeman map. It also notes Cheyenne city council special sessions on town site title and railroad negotiations concluding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cologne
France
Germany
Paris
Seine
Cheyenne
Foreigners weigh in on the presidential situation
In a bier haus conversation two Teutons discuss American politics with muddled slang and accusations. They claim Ohio’s gains annoy Washingdoan and imagine a rapid retreat of Dillten, Krant, and Hayes with mocked German phrasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Ohio
Krant
Camp News From Crook’s Command Near Belle Fourche
An officer reports from camp on Belle Fourche dated December 9 about 35 miles from Pumpkin Buttes. The column moves slowly for supplies, aims for Crazy Horse or Sitting Bull, and notes thin rations and favorable weather. Officers debate who killed Stephens and Fritz, with theories ranging from Sioux to white outlaws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crook
Mackenzie
Belle Fourche
Pumpkin Buttes
Dry Fork
Fetterman
Crazy Horse
Sitting Bull
Rosebud
Stephens
Fritz
Indian Creek
Black Hills Road
Persimmon Bill
R. Gwin
Hills
Red Cloud Agency
Louis Richard
Hat Creek
Gwin
Timber on Public Lands Bill Extends Timber Rights
Hon J B Chaffee introduces a bill in the Senate granting U S citizens and bona fide residents of Colorado Nevada and western territories the right to sell and remove timber from federal lands for building farming mining and domestic uses. It repeals conflicting provisions of the Revised Statutes and related acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Chaffee
United States Senate
Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
Congress
United States
Colorado
Nevada
New Mexico
Arizona
Utah
Wyoming
Dakota
Idaho
Washington
Montana
Buckskin Sale Offered by J W Huans Company
Six thousand pounds of Indian tanned buckskin and plack-tail deer hide offered for sale by J W Huans & Co at Fort Steele Wyoming. High quality hides available through the firm for buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Huans & Co
Fort Steele
Wyo
Unclear Washington Committee Votes Spark Progress Doubts
Fragmented text indicates a Washington committee vote on a debt matter with mentions of dates and parties. The readable fragments reference progress, financial figures, and potential justifications, but specifics are unclear.
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Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Siz Raruths
Tom Street
Humboldt
Hang Lee
W. D. Green
Cleveland, O
Western Union
Green
New Orleans
Omaha
Major Randall
Chicago
Reno
W. A
Randall
Old Fort Reno
C. R. Stephens
U.S.A
M. E. Post
Ben Hamburger
John B. Thomas
Hay & Thomas, Stockraisers
Massachusetts
Gussie Cuthbertson
J. Y. Cowhick
Mark Twain
Lamar
Louisia
Lo Enery
McEl
Cronin
Ates
Telegi Jregon
Morton
Uestions
House of the
House of the Bankif Portland, Oregon, Simond
House
Attem
Tallaha
Vanyvasser
Rourt
Mvassin
Emile Sa
Union
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