Question of fences on grazing lands stirs Wyoming debate
A 1833 Wyoming discussion surveys fence use on ranches to protect stock, secure winter grazing, and prevent drift from large herds. It cites tribal ranges, government lands, and regional views from Kansas, with calls for possible state action and common consent fencing. It also notes related actions in Indian Territory and Texas border areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Union Pacific
Washington
Congress
Medicine Lodge
Kansas
Harper, Barbour
Comanche
Barbour
Indian Territory
Barbour County
Fort Worth
Cherokee
Secretary of the Interior
Topeka
Train Robbery Near Montella Nevada Details Emerge
A. M. Evans and George Uplegraff, veteran railroad men on the New York to Philadelphia line, report a group of about fifteen highwaymen stopping the Attacked Train at Montella, Nevada. They describe armed riders galloping between cars before blasting the express car door with bullets. The messenger A. J. Ross is praised as extraordinarily brave, and the attackers reportedly avoided burning the car due to lack of wood. Local belief points to Mormon suspects as the robbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Evans
George Uplegraff
New York
Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia
Dyer House
Montella
Nev
A. J. Ross
New School District No 6 Formed By County Superintendent
W Richardson county superintendent of schools laid off a new school district No 6. It covers land south and east of the Cheyenne river north of Inyan Kava creek to Inyan Kava peak then east to the territorial line. Sun Dance and Sand Creek settlements are in the district and Sand Creek already hosts a private school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Richardson
North Fork
Cheyenne River
Inyan Kava Creek
Inyan Kava Peak
Territorial Line
Sun Dance
Sand Creek
Fresh Facts on Wyoming Territory Prospects and Resources
A Wyoming correspondent extols the territory’s mineral wealth and timber, naming lead silver deposits, placer mines at Emigrant gulch, and headwaters feeding the Yellowstone and Union Pacific needs. He argues for a northwestern railroad from Carbon toward the wind river country and predicts mining and agricultural expansion will elevate Wyoming’s status. He praises cowboy culture and contrasts Wyoming with Montana while foreshadowing future notes on diverse mines and resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming Territory
Clark’s Fork
Yellowstone
Wyoming
Yellowstone River
Union Pacific Railroad
Snake River
Columbia
Rallatin
Jefferson River
Wind River
Montana
Missoula Valley
Green River
Powder River
Sweetwater River
North Platte
Niobrara
Big
Little Medicine Bow
Laramie
Carbon
Union Pacific
National Park
Virginia City
Big Hole
North Fork
Salmon
Goose Bay
Thumping and the City Court Routine
A Cheyenne man learns the police court cycle after fighting twice in a week. After thumping B he pays a ten dollar fine, hides his name, and smiles. The next clash with C ends with another plea and paid costs, leaving newspapers unable to reveal his real name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Justice’s Court
John
Road Agents Seize Central Pacific Train in Bold Raid
Nothing further heard of the road agents who captured the passenger train on the Central Pacific railroad. Railroad men believe a Wood River gang conducted the attempt, with experienced hands guiding the operation. Wells Fargo & Co. to offer a reward for the capture of the robbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Pacific Railroad
Wood River
Wells, Fargo & Co
Salt Lake Chronicle
Stoddard and Howard Livestock Company Filed in Wyoming
The certificate of incorporation for Stoddard and Howard Livestock Company shows paid up capital of 550 000 dollars with right to increase to 1 500 000. The range is in Johnson County Wyoming and the filing was made at the secretary of the territory office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoddard and Howard Livestock Company
Territory
Johnson County
Wyo
Texas Refrigeration Venture Seeks Nationwide Beef Trade
The Seaboard and Western Transportation Company forms in New York with $1,000,000 capital to supply fresh beef and mutton from Texas to the Old World, West Indies, and U S markets using a novel ice free refrigeration system. Galveston merchants back the project to ship cattle safely, with plans for cold storage and own ships and cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Gulf
Victoria
Northwest
Seaboard and Western Transportation Company
Old World
West Indies
United States
New York
Galveston
Union
Texas Live Stock Journal
Tramp Fires at Mountain Trout House Proprietor
Last evening near dusk at Mountain Trout house Rawlins proprietor Mr Waterman found a tramp lingering in his cutter. The intruder refused to leave and shot at Mr Waterman, grazing his left forearm near the elbow. Authorities have not caught the assailant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterman
Mountain Trout House
Rawlins
Mr. W
Cutter
Abundance of Weather Indicators in Deadwood
Stores saloons and homes in Deadwood boast thermometers, sparking a fierce rivalry to show the most startling readings as tempers rise over the forecasts in a region famed for its weather chatter.
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Black Hill Times
Command Changes At Fort D A Russell And Niobrara
Lieut Colonel Thomas M. Anderson of the 9th Infantry returned from leave and assumed command at Fort D A Russell and over his regiment on the 23d. Major W T Gentry also left for Fort Niobrara to take command there, and his absence will be regretted by all who know him.
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Thos. M. Anderson
9Th Infantry
D. A. Russell
W. T. Gentry
Fort Niobrara
Sue Nioth
Illusi
Len
Young
Harriet
Harri
Nina Garvin
Ned Mov
Ned Bertram
New England
Envi
West
Bravewell
Nebraska Notes
Stromsburg incorporation sets civic change while Lincoln plans a Sunday society paper. David City reports trichina poisoning case. Johnson county residents show the Dakota fever. Hardy to build a town hall via stock company. Red Cloud coal at nine dollars a ton vs Lincoln at seven. Bloomington Catholics mark Washington’s birthday at their hall. Plattsmouth reports good behavior. sheriff and police leadership present in Lincoln concurrently.
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David City
Johson County
Hardy
Colorado Coal
Red Cloud
Lincoln
Bloomington
Washington
Plattsmouth
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Weskty Center
Colorado Camp
Crystal City
Crystal Mountain
Crystal Mountain No. 2
Beef
Kerr North Im
Corner Fulton Street
Chicago
Denver
Cheeseman Block
L. C. Trent
The
Stockgramers National Bank
United States Depository
Capital
Thomas Sturgis
Henry G. Hay
Cashire
W. C O. Lane
E. A. Abby Asset
Geo. G. Masten
Cor Sixteenth and
Ferguson Streets
Schlitz
Milwaukee Beer
Sparhawk Bros
Fort Russell
Nebraska Notes
Stromsburg
Stephen Bon
Great Shoe House
Cheyenne, Wyo
Leather & Findings
Teller City
Sue
Ostia
Woolley
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