The Mirekly Leader and Wyoming Democratic Stand
The Mirekly Leader begun in 1867 recounts its history and shift to independent stance, praising democratic leadership in Wyoming. It notes editor changes, party tactics, and the owners’ commitment to the democracy, while detailing local election dynamics and a forthcoming city council organization with six Democrats and three Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tun Leaper
Sullivan
New York Times
Democratic Party
National Council
Democracy
Wyoming
J. B. Morrow
Dyer
Collins
Reed
Griffin
Harrington
Finnegan
Warren
McGregor
Riner
Messare
Woman Seeks Marriage to Man Facing Murder Trial at Joliet
A Joliet woman, wounded in an assault weeks ago, plans to marry the man who tried to kill her. The man is jailed awaiting trial, and the woman, described as a crank, has recovered only partially. Clergy and officials fear for the marriage’s moral standing.
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Joliet
Congressmen fret over Huntington trip to Washington
Reported excitement among lawmakers as Huntington of the Central Pacific plans a winter visit to Washington. They fear influence peddling with gifts to sway votes and urge protection for lawmakers and public, proposing detectives to guard against corruption.
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Huntington
Central Pacific
Washington
Society For the Protection of
Cheyenne Gas Light Company Purchases West End Lot
The Cheyenne gas light company yesterday bought a lot at the west end of Eighteenth street near Camp Carlin track from W. W. Jeffrey and John A. Martin. They plan to immediately build machinery and apparatus for a gas light system for the city. The city council granted nonexclusive rights of way for this purpose. operations may start before July 1, 1884, though not required to.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne Gas Light Company
W. W. Jeffrey
John A. Martin
Eighteenth Street
Camp Carlin
Yankton Sioux leader Wohela seeks education for tribes
Charles Wohela a Yankton-Sioux educated at Pine Ridge and Carlisle aims to improve his people. Serving as Pine Ridge postmaster he champions Ogallala-Sioux education, while noting Yanktons cling to war dances and resist farming and trades. He seeks knowledge of white methods to aid his community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wohela
Wohela
Medicine Bow
Pine Ridge Agency
Carlisle
Miner Discovers Rich Ore Vein in Silver Crown District
W M Ferguson of four years in Silver Crown mining reports a bonanza in gold and silver from the King David area. At twelve to eighteen feet he finds carbonate ore yielding up to 400 per ton, with tests in Boulder and Chicago showing strong value. A twelve inch silver streak is reached. ore prospects in the camp are promising with fourteen outfits at work and the Sunset lode near the King David. Ferguson has received offers but has not sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.M. Ferguson
Silver Crown
King David
Boulder
Ferguson
John W. Colling
Colorado
Chicago
Pacific Slope
Deadwood
Denver
Wyoming Copper Company
Pajrsank
Wyoming
WyowIne Copvrr Company
Cney
Wro
Mesers
Montgomery & Cory
National Bank
Patibank
Babbito
Colo
Consumption Cured Remedy Offered Free
A retired physician reveals a vegetable remedy for consumption bronchitis catarrh asthma and nervous complaints. He states the cure is radical and universal and will send the recipe free in German French or English to all who request it by mailing with a stamp to W. A. Noyes Power's Block Chester N. H.
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M Us
W. A. Noyes
Power's
Chester
Supreme Court session weighs murder case and writs
The Wyoming Supreme Court met with Chief Justice Sener and Judges Blair and Parks. Cornish v Territory heard on circumstantial murder conviction from 1883 near Sun Dance. Bank and Holden cases dismissed. Spencer v McMasters to be argued. Donovan seeks writ of error in death sentence. court signals no stay.
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Supreme Court
Sener
Blair
Parks
Cornish
Territory
Appellee
J. A. Riner
J. C. Baird
District Court
Sun Dance
Laramie
Wyoming National Bank
Louis Miller
C. W. Holden
Territory of
Wyoming
Spencer and Webster
McMasters
Baird and Peck
Corlett & Rosendale
Court weighs intervention in doomed man's case
The chief justice showed little sign of hope for the doomed man but will hear the application. Donovan’s attorney J. W. Blake was ordered to fetch the record by Tuesday. Lake Shore & Michigan Central Ry. Co. v Warren discussed with C. W. Potter for the plaintiff and W. W. Corlett for the defendant, case taken under advisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Blake
Donovan
Lake Shore & Michigan Central Railway Company
F. E. Warren
C. W. Potter
W. W. Corlett
Missing Fort Russell man found buried in snow
Gustave A. Odom, about five feet six, light hair and complexion with a scar on the forehead, disappeared from Fort Russell last Tuesday. A soldier skating on Crow Creek found his body buried in a snow bank, feet exposed, amid a prevailing snow storm. First Lieutenant James A. Buchanan receives a leave of absence. several recruits and a general court martial are announced for Fort Robinson Neb., and Fort Omaha, Fort D. A. Russell Wy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustave A. Odom
Fort Russell
9Th Infantry
Crow Creek
Adjutant General of the Army
James A. Buchanan
Frank Berg
Fort D. A. Russell
Wyo
Charles F. Hayden
Fort Omaha
Neb
4Th Infantry
Otto Merkel
Fort Douglas
Utah
6Th Infantry
Fort Robinson
Edward Farley
5Th Cavalry
Bad State of Hartville Amid Cowboys Firepower
Br J J Soloman reports violence in Hartville with cowboys from the country firing at door knobs and objects. The doctor and Hon J B Bartlett clashed with envy over a local school, forcing them to flee as lawless gangs terrorize the town. Ladies approve of smoking Little Joker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Br. J. J. Soloman
Martville
Hartville
J. 8
Bartlett
Mother Swan's Worm Syrup and Buchupaiba Cure Ad
Infallible tasteless medicines for feverishness restlessness worms constipation and urinary diseases. Quick complete cure promised for kidney bladder and urinary issues. Prices five cents and one dollar. Sold by druggists.
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Mother Swan
Parker's Ginger Tonic Promises Health Boost
An advertisement claims Parker's Ginger Tonic cleanses stomach and kidney poisons without intoxication. It asserts the tonic restores rosy cheeks and good health for those confined at desks or work tables.
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Parker
Express
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