Democratic Press Stance Shapes Wyoming Leader
In 1867 Mirekly Leader Leaper evolved amid politics and business, shifting to a democratic bias after 1882 with Sullivan a Republican editor. J. B. Morrow declares the Leaper will represent Wyoming Democrats, publishing both tickets in earlier races and endorsing party interests. The piece notes census gains, a skating-era grandmother in Steuben County, and petitions to Sheridan for army elevation. The new city council will have six Democrats and three Republicans with a two-thirds Democratic majority.
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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 jailed for attempted murder
At Joliet a woman insists on marrying the man who tried to kill her weeks ago. Authorities and clergymen doubt the union as the man remains in jail awaiting trial and the woman lies recovering from her wounds.
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Joliet
Protection cry as Huntington heads to Washington
Congressmen fear Huntington of the Central Pacific will lobby with money during the winter session. They urge a fools protection society in Washington and detectives to stop him from placing funds in coat-tail pockets of aggressors, citing outrages against good men and a call for public relief.
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Huntington
Central Pacific
Washington
Society For the Protection of
Cheyenne Gas Light Co Advances City Gas Works Plan
The Cheyenne gas light company bought a lot on Eighteenth Street near Camp Carlin to build the machinery and apparatus for a city gas light system. The city council has granted a nonexclusive right of way. Operations may begin before July 1, 1884, but no sooner than soon.
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Cheyenne Gas Light Company
W. W. Jeffrey
John A. Martin
Eighteenth Street
Camp Carlin
Yankton Sioux Leader Wohela Seeks White Ways Education
Charles Wohela, educated Yankton Sioux chief, formerly at Pine Ridge and Carlisle Indian School, now postmaster at Pine Ridge agency, promotes education among Ogallala Sioux and urges adoption of agricultural and mechanical pursuits over war dances. He aims to learn more about white society and help his people.
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Charles Wohela
Wohela
Medicine Bow
Pine Ridge Agency
Carlisle
Miner strikes bonanza in Silver Crown district ore
W M Ferguson reports a promising vein at depth in the King David area yielding carbonate ore with high gold value. Tests show about 400 per ton potential, with a 12 inch silver seam found at eighteen feet. Numerous mines in camp show promise and shipments to Chicago for tests begin. Ferguson says Silver Crown hosts strong fissure veins and he has refused offers.
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W.M. Ferguson
Silver Crown
King David
Boulder
Ferguson
John W. Colling
Colorado
Chicago
Pacific Slope
Deadwood
Consumption Cured by Simple Vegetable Remedy
An old physician claims a tested vegetable formula cures Consumption, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Asthma, and nervous complaints. He offers to send free of charge the recipe and directions in German, French, or English to any interested reader, addressed with stamp to W. A. Noyes, Power's Block, Chester.
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M Us
W. A. Noyes
Power's
Chester
Wyoming Supreme Court Terms Deliberate On Murder Case
The Wyoming Supreme Court convened with Chief Justice Sener and Justices Blair and Parks for arguments in Cornish versus the Territory, a second degree murder case tried in 1883 near Sun Dance. The court took the matter under advisement as review proceeds.
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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 stay appeal in Warren case with Do not delay urged
The chief justice showed limited hope for the doomed man but agreed to entertain the application and review the record. Attorney J W Blake was ordered to obtain the record by Tuesday. Lake Shore and Michigan Central vs Warren occupied the day with arguments by C W Potter for the plaintiff and W W Corlett for the defendant. the case was taken under advisement.
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J. W. Blake, Esq
Leroy Donovan
Rawlins
Leighton
Rock Springs
Donovan
Sweetwater County
Carbon County
Blake
Smith
Burns
Buch
N. B
J. W. Blake
Lake Shore & Michigan Central Railway Company
F. E. Warren
C. W. Potter
W. W. Corlett
Missing Fort Russell man found dead in Crow Creek snow
Gustave A. Odom, about five six, light hair and complexion, with a large scar on his forehead, disappeared from Fort Russell last Tuesday. A soldier found his body yesterday buried in a snow bank along Crow Creek, suggesting a snow storm and possible mental aberration. First Lt. James A. Buchanan gets one month leave, and others are reassigned. A general court martial is slated for January 14, 1884 at Fort Robinson for Private Edward Farley and additional prisoners.
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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
Turmoil In Hartville After Cowboy Violence Scare
Br J J Soloman reports a violent downturn in Hartville with cowboys roaming the town and firing revolvers at objects. The doctor serves Hartville school district clerk and J B Bart lett is treasurer fueling enmity among locals. Lawless parties threaten residents with shots in the air and revolvers forcing people to kneel and dance. The town is described as in a bad state with widespread fear and disruption.
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Br. J. J. Soloman
Martville
Hartville
J. 8
Bartlett
Mother Swans Worm Syrup and Buchupaiba Cure
Patent remedy advertisement offering Mother Swans Worm Syrup described as infallible tasteless and harmless for fever restlessness worms constipation at 25c. Buchupaiba billed as a quick complete cure for kidney bladder and urinary diseases priced at $1, with druggists carrying both products.
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Mother Swan
Parker's Ginger Tonic Beneficially Aids Digestive Organs
An advertisement claims Parker's Ginger Tonic cleanses poisons from the system to restore rosy cheeks and health. It asserts nonsedative action on stomach kidneys and bowels and targets desk bound workers with poor wellbeing.
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Parker
Express
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