This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1877
Page
13
A garbled 19th century lament hints at lawful lawsuits, revolution and legislative rights. It mentions courts, judges, and various public bodies facing imminent actions and penalties. The fragment references victims, repression, and the urge to preserve order amidst turmoil.
Train times list arrivals and departures for Union Pacific and Denver Pacific railways. Notable entries show passenger and mixed trains, freight slots, and late times relative to standard city time. The table includes specific noon and afternoon slots and indicates time differences of thirty five minutes for UP services.
Until further notice the Post office will be open for delivery and reception of mail matter from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily except Sundays and on Sundays one hour after arrival of Western mail. Money order office open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily except Sundays. Western mails close daily at 1:10 p.m. Eastern at 3:19 p.m. Mails arrive from the east daily at 1:20 p.m. and from the west at 8:20 p.m. Mails arrive from Denver at 6:37 p.m. Close for Fort Laramie and Red Cloud agencies on Sundays Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 p.m. Arrive from Davis Ranche Tuesdays at 8 p.m. Closes for Fort Collins and Longmont Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. Arrives from Fort Collins and Longmont Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 p.m. H. Glafcke, Postmaster.
Senate and House committees agree on a tripartite tribunal to decide disputed votes. Five Supreme Court justices will form the judiciary branch, with five members from each Congress represented. Members vow to keep details secret and present the bill to both houses tomorrow.
W T Pelton testified before a Senate committee about an $8,000 payment linked to Oregon politics. The witness said the funds were for potential litigation over Watts ineligibility and legal expenses, with figures tied to Bellinger, Jordan, and Ladd & Bush. Details about Diamond, Cro nin, and Patrick were discussed, with questions over confidentiality and party finance.
A Wyoming correspondent argues that Indian Attack or Dull Knife's band was responsible for the Indian Creek killings. He cites bullet holes in a wagon, unsearched pockets, and reports from Crook’s scouts of lodges and horse tracks. He critiques a dec 28 Leader article and notes editorials and reader temper.
A comic tale recounts a Dutch man and a non Dutch woman seeking a marriage license. They navigate language barriers and fee demands, pleading with the county clerk who refuses discounts. They finally pay the set license price amid humorous mishaps and proclamations.
A California cow on Bear river, near Fool's Hall, bore a calf with deer like head, ears and legs while body remains calf. The two month old hybrid shows early horn growth and excites local observers and scientists for study.
Reports from Springfield Boston Omaha Augusta St Paul Detroit and Little Rock recount multiple ballots for U S Senate. Logan Palmer and Davis figure in Illinois races with no result. Blaine Winham and Ferry wins noted in other states. totals show several rounds and adjournments as nominations shift.
The district police board bill is expected to become law without the President's signature amid criticism of the old board's inefficiency and cost. Murtagh admits most claims about his bid to arrest Whitthorne, with evidence suggesting Whitthorne's habits would not have made arrest difficult. Charles A. Dana was shadowed in 1872 at Murtagh's request, and reform is deemed necessary. Rear Admiral Joseph Smith, the navy's oldest officer, died in Washington. Wells and Anderson arrived with Louisiana returns. A Brussels mint rector proposes silver coinage for the United States to stabilize silver markets and aid the trade dollar, asserting benefits for American mining.
The Union Trust bank cashier certified a forged $64,000 check used to buy $48,000 in goods. A forger remains at large as market impact unfolds. Also noted are large gold transfers from San Francisco affecting gold prices and shipboard movements of Bennett and a sister to Europe, plus Mrs. Ralston and two children sailing to Europe.
Intimate friends say a quarrel over the bride’s dress was only the occasion for the castigation of the young millionaire. Mrs May wanted a wedding dress while Bennett demanded a traveling outfit and private nuptials. The motive behind postponements remains undisclosed and delicate.
Denver reports severe cold across the southern plains with cattle losses cited from the Rio Grande region and Plate vicinity. Hunters suffer exposure as thousands of antelope seek shelter near ranches. Deep mountain snow ushers in avalanches making mine access perilous and livestock roaming for scarce forage.
The article discusses the rapid growth of cattle ranching in Wyoming driven by hardy pioneers and abundant forage. It notes cattle thrive in the climate, the spread of ranches along valleys near the Union Pacific Railroad, and the need to shelter stock from frequent snowstorms to prevent loss. It highlights rapid herd improvement after a year and calves thriving with cows.
Frank Ecoffey and Andy Smith arrive after a government hay theft near Fort Laramie. Ecoffey in charge also included a man named Cummings who fled the Chug Thenesnolds Court Martial as defense testimony nears completion. Maj Swaim shows strong advocacy and Judge Jenkins praises his steel. In San Francisco the Jan 17 storm continues with rain and falling barometer. crop prospects hinge on the weather.
Colorado clippings note a Greeley fence company owes twenty thousand dollars and has not found a exit strategy. Justice John I Redick resigns from the New Mexico Supreme Court and plans a Denver office. Fred J Stanton will build sulfuric acid and nitro glycerine works linked to the Denver powder plant. Evidence rounds up in the Patterson congressional contest while expenses rise. A sheep herder for E R Sizer loses both feet to frostbite at Fort Lyon hospital after a bitter storm. A seventeen year old daughter of L Dana is found dead in Bear Creek Bear Creek area near Denver after a stallion colt kicks she died.
A girl born deaf, part of a wealthy family, found joy in Sol Smith Russell and Signor Tagliapietra. She whispered "Mamma, I hear" as music moved her, but died the next day after the family asked Russell to sing. The sorrowful incident ends with the child’s death and a vacant chair.
Long list of letters remaining in the Cheyenne Postoffice Laramie County Wyoming Territory dated January 15 1877. Items include Miss J Abbott J Adams J W Muller Mrs Browning A Monahan M Bearley C Millkins P Blackner E C Miller and many others with handwritten notes such as Advertised and 9-Held for Postage. Some names show locations like Denver Col Sutton G L Laramie Wye Holcomb Cedar Rapids Mich and other stray annotations.
An 19th century style advertisement segment hawks August Flower for dyspepsia and liver complaints, German Syrup for lung and cough ailments, and cheap sulfur soap for skin conditions. It promotes sample bottles for 10 cents and regular sizes, citing quick relief and domestic druggists Addams & Glover as the source.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.