Disarming Cowboys and Frontier Notes from 1883
Veekley Lenter reports a wide mix of frontier items including Texas moves toward disarming cowboys, a Van Tassel ranch assault, penitentiary talk for Fort Collins, a Yukon mining rush, cattle price forecasts in Trinidad, and local court actions in Colorado and Oregon. The column covers crime, weather, cattle, and oddities across multiple towns with brief mentions of figures like Max Jacobson and L. B. Cox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
van Tassel
Fort Collins
Alaska
Yukon
New Wyoming territorial seal issued with improvements
Secretary Morgan received a clearer, better made territorial seal for Wyoming with embossed symbols and corrected motto. The seal depicts the Norman shield with a mountain scene, railroad, plow and tools, and carries the inscription Territory of Wyoming great seal. Snowfall yesterday deepened to over eighteen inches across the region, with widespread impacts on travel and weather observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Morgan
Territory of
Wyoming Territory
Acrea, Blackmer & Co
Burlington
Iowa
Union
Morgan Desires Us To Say That He Is Under Obligations To Gov. Hole
Gov. Hale
Yellowstone Park Work Suspended Over Congressional Privileges
Reports say all park work halted as the Improving Company faces congressional scrutiny in Washington. Work may resume once powers are defined to avoid potential revocation.
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National Park
Congress
Washington
Department Orders Grant Leaves and Assignments
Leave of absence for one month is granted Assistant Surgeon H O Paulding United States army to take effect on or about the 1st of February prox imo. Private John Green re enlisted and Recruit Charles Balaw enlisted at Fort Dawas Neb assigned to two di infantry.
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H. O. Paulding
United States Army
John Green
Charles Balaw
Fort Dawas
Neb
Tuw di
Fort Collins
Colorado
Wyoming Manufacturing Statistics From Census Bulletin
Census bulletin No. 302 reports Wyoming had fifty seven manufacturing establishments with capital of 865.67 dollars in 1880. Three hundred eighty adult males were employed, no females and eleven children. Wages totaled 187,798 dollars, materials valued at 601,214 dollars, and products at 898,494 dollars. Wyoming shows the smallest figures among states and territories.
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Wyoming
Military discharge and assignments for 5th Cavalry personnel
The War Department announces Private Hugo Fraissinet is honorably discharged as topographical assistant. Private Robert Stone of troop L is transferred to general service detachment on duty as headquarters topographical assistant. Private James W Windsor of troop M, a surrendered deserter, is released and restored to duty with his troop. Recruit Walter L Melus, enlisted at Fort Omaha, is assigned to the 4th Infantry.
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W Department
Hugo Fraissinet
General Service
United States
Robert Stone
5Th Cavalry
General Service Detachment
James W. Windsor
Walter L. Melus
Fort Omaha
Neb
4Th Infantry
Department of the Interior orders removal of fences on government land
United States attorney M. Brown for Wyoming received full instructions from the Interior Department to act against ranchmen who fence and occupy government lands. The Swan Brothers and C. H. Hutton cases are cited. Brown began notifying affected parties to remove fences and hay, with suit for hay value if noncompliant.
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Laramie
M. ©. Brown
United States
Wyoming
Department of the Interior
Swan Brothers
C. H. Hutton
Brown
Interior Department
Ibis Net
Congress
What as the Law Doubts on Present Powers of Government
A historical commentary questions the scope of current government powers in the Fenos region. It examines legal authority, potential limits, and compares with existing constitutional principles. The piece outlines speculative scenarios and debates among scholars.
Ouray Coal Price and Snake River Ice Cutting Update
Colorado note reports coal priced at 16 dollars per ton in Ouray and notes that ice three feet thick on the Snake River can now be cut.
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Ouray
Sweetwater Gazette
Oregon
Green River
Wyoming News Highlights From Laramie and Surroundings
Eastbound Oregon Short Line reports many freeze casualties after a brutal cold spell. Dispatches note a high loss of life along the line as temperatures dip to 46 below zero for three days. The item also covers a card game dance, a house break news, local lectures, fencing on government land, and varied Wyoming local notes from Cheyenne to Collins.
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Oregon
Interesting Proceedings at the First Day's Academy
The report covers the opening events of the academy with notable speakers and sessions. Attendees include community leaders and students who engage in discussions on curriculum and future projects. Organizers outline schedule, goals, and anticipated outcomes for the term.
Wyoming Academy of Science Opens Amid Heavy Snow
The Wyoming Academy of Science opened with moderate attendance due to heavy snow. Governor Hoyt presided and outlined the association’s aims in an address titled The Claims and Methods of Science. Papers by Slack, Whitcomb, and Jensen were read or submitted, with some presentations postponed for lack of readers. The meeting adjourned to reconvene tomorrow as announced.
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Wyoming Academy of Science
Hoyt
Father Hays
Claxton
Feck
Academy
Gov. Hoyt
E. A. Slack
Cheysine Sun
South Pass
Wyoming
Hearere
N. W. Jensen
Danver
Rumor of Cure At Market Street Store Sparks Claim
A Lynn Massachusetts report recounts J Levett’s claim that St Jacobs Oil cured his father’s severe rheumatic pain in the arm and shoulder after three days of use. The elder Levett reportedly suffered crippling discomfort, could not work, and then regained health.
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Lynn
Mass
J. Levet
Market Street
Levett
St. Jacobs
Ife
Freunds Sights Patent Made in Wyoming Armory
Freunds new patent sights are manufactured only at the Wyoming Armory in Cheyenne Wyoming. No rights or privileges have been granted. Imitation or infringement is not entitle to public recognition.
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Freund
United States
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Wyo
Union Pacific Plans Immediate Sale of Wyoming Grazing Lands
The Union Pacific Railway proposes immediate sale of grazing lands in Wyoming and western Nebraska in three connected tracts at a low price and liberal terms. For details contact Jos. G. Pratt, U P Land Dept., Cheyenne. approval by Land Commissioner Leavitt Burnham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Nebraska
Jos. G. Pratt
U. P. Land Dept
Cheyenne
Leavitit Burnham
Notice to Stock Men
Notice to stock men from A Barnes of Lincoln Nebraska seeking any information on the whereabouts or remains of her son Horace G Barnes reported drowned in Yellowstone last May. Responses should be sent to the address listed.
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Charles Mulherron
Indiana
Pendleton
Umatilla County
L. B. Cox
Oregon
Horace G. Barnes
Yellowstone
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Veekley Lenter
Collins Courier
Atute
Union Pacific
Salt Lake
Denver
Denver & Rio Grande
Max Jacobson
Judge Lee
Parks
John Talbot
Trinidad
New York
Mace
Slade
Birdie Smith
Las Vegas
Graham
Colorado Central
Thomas Albert Rawcliffe
A. W. Bristol
Bear Creek
W. W. Corlett
Charles Hinker
Black Hill
North Platte
Ogden
Fort Washakie
Deadwood
N. W
S. W
Wellowstone Park
Witt
The
Wyoming News
Laramie City
Second Street
Larsen
Theodore Pulchow
Pulchow
the Sentinel
Stuart Taylor
W. L
L. A
John McCullagh
Dave
Jennie
G. B. Bariani
Caleb Jones
Collins
Leadville
Bowen
Greeley
Lambert
Presbyterian Church
Colorado Springs
Gunnison
Florence
Wilder
Lee
Apishapa
la Junta
W. M. Hopkins
Stewart
Dallas
the Academy
Horson
BEA
Bea’ Cheyen Wyomi
Rhoulde
Union Pacific Railway
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