Local notices linger in quirky city snippets
A collage of small town chatter ranges from a printer’s bill joke to a denial of a death freezing report near Julesburg. It notes prayer meetings, a dancer wanted, a sore finger, a larceny witness, landlady quips, freight totals to Indian Agencies, court taunts, weather quirks, coroner verdicts, and a telegraph plea to protect messages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julesburg
Joseph Coberly
McShane
Slack
Poulton
Hammond
Shen
Red Cloud
Spotted Tail
Henry
Swearengen Reports Rich Gold Find in Black Hills
Kansas City paper notes Z. Swearengen of Custer City has returned from Indiana and Ohio. He touts extensive prospecting in the Black Hills, cites 2800 pounds of Deadwood ore worth about 480 dollars, and predicts vast spring immigration with ample mining opportunities. He allies with Joseph French of San Francisco in Deadwood ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Z. Swearengen
Custer City
City
Sheridan Hotel
Black Hills
Indiana
Ohio
Swearengen
California
Deadwood
Omaha
Deadwood Creek
Spearfish
Bear Creek
Joseph French
San Francisco
Gordon Stockade
Custer
Frontier Episode Ends with Soldier Shot in Sidney
Private Jas Keith of Company C Fifth Cavalry was shot and killed during a clash among soldiers and teamsters in Sidney Nebraska Sunday night. After the shooting about twenty soldiers armed themselves, returned to town and fired through windows and doors of the bar or building, injuring no one. A patrol arrived and stopped the firing. Keith’s body was taken in charge by the Sidney Barracks commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Neb
Jas. Keith
Co. C
Fifth Cavalry
Keith
Sidney Barracks
Race for Life With a Locomotive
A penniless tramp crossing the continent outran a locomotive on Dale creek bridge. He stuck to the track and fled rather than using the foot-path, escaping the oncoming train by three feet at the far end. Spectators described the scene as thrilling and dangerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Creek
Three Soldiers Frozen to Death in Camp Area
A search reveals three soldiers found frozen near Landau's slaughter house Camp Carlin and Fort Russell. The first, Brown of the Fifth Cavalry, died after being identified by troops. The second, from Company IX Second Cavalry, was found near the military burying ground. The third, from Company I Fifth Cavalry, died at Fort Russell hospital after rescue. The report also notes confectioner H H Ellis opens a new shop offering low prices and quality candies.
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George Kuepper
Landau
Kuepper
C. Edwards
Frank Hunter
Messrs. S. IL
Wood
Jas, Talbot
I. C. Myers
Military Burying Ground
Company IX
Second Cavalry
Camp Carlin
Fort Russell
Company I
Fifth Cavalry
H. H. Ellis
Military Moves Commanders and Units to Nebraska Posts
Major Edwin F. Townsend of the Ninth Infantry is ordered to Omaha barracks Nebraska to take station. Major Verling K. Hart of the Fifth Cavalry is sent to Fort McPherson Nebraska for duty. The Pawnee scouts under Captain Frank North go to Sidney barracks Nebraska for camp. Hospital Stewards Keogh and Bryant are reassigned to Fort Bridger Wyoming and Camp Robinson Nebraska respectively. Lieutenant Colonel R Dodge moves Cheyenne to Omaha then Fort Leavenworth Kansas for duty. Lt Col Luther P. Bradley completes court martial duty at Cheyenne and reports to Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin F. Townsend
Ninth Infantry
Omaha Barracks
Neb
Verling K. Hart
Fifth Cavalry
Fort McPherson
Pawnee
Frank North
Sidney Barracks
Richard Keogh
U. S. Army
Fort Bridger
W. T
W. C. Bryant
Camp Robinson
R. [. Dodge
Cheyenne
Omaha
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas
Department of the Missouri
Luther P. Bradley
Three Guardsmen Gallantry on the Elkhorn Encounter
An 1860s cavalry recon from Fort Laramie to Fort Fetterman reports Sergt. Bessy leading six troopers in a midnight pursuit along the Elkhorn. They collided with fifteen Indians. Bessy and Private Taggart were slightly wounded, Ferthewall badly hurt, three horses killed, and the Indians withdrew. A force was sent from Fort Laramie to intercept them.
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Forts
Laramie
Fetterman
Sergt
Bessy
Hat Creek
Elkhorn
Fort Laramie
Taggart
Ferthewall
Brown Shaughnessy homicide disputed by editor column
The Brown Shaughnessy homicide case is debated as Dick Brown writes to a friend claiming he is wronged by The Leader. The editor defends publishing his statements and urges justice by a jury, noting self defense versus murder as contested by Brown and Shaughnessy supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Brown
Edward Shaughnessy
Deadwood
Tom Lraper
Brown
Shaughnessy
Mr. Brown
Baldwin's Bravery in Indian Campaign Report
A dispatch from St Paul dated January 16 reports that on December 18 three companies of the Fifth Infantry under Lieut Baldwin attacked Sitting Bull's Red Water camp, defeating the hostiles and burning the camp with the loss of all property and sixty mules and ponies. Inds escaped with only what they carried. Signed Brig. Gen. Alfred H. Terry.
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Sheridan
Chicago
St. Paul
Minn
Miles
Fifth Infantry
Baldwin
Sitting Bull
Red Water
Atfred H. Terry
Hard Times Hit Virginia City Nevada Businesses and Rich Alike
A Virginia City correspondent reports severe economic distress as unemployment rises across mines and reduction works. The town faces unprecedented joblessness and looming hardship for the poor if harsh weather continues, while previously wealthy individuals are suddenly impoverished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia City
Nev
Nevada
Virginia
Indians in Agency Sioux visit discuss relocation to Indian Territory
A visiting gentleman reports that Brule and Ogalalla bands favor relocation south. Spotted Tail shows cautious optimism while Red Cloud laments broken promises. Standing Elk plans a large speech to persuade others to move. Red Dog echoes support with two opponents wary of losing Black Hills advantages.
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Agency Sioux
Indian Territory
Spotted Tail
Brule
Ogalalla
Nebraska
Wyoming
Red Cloud
Tie
Crook
Standing Elk
Red Dog
Black Hills
McDaniels Dramatic Theatre Announces Two Night Event
Cheyenne audience to enjoy a two night program by Mr. McDaniels troupe featuring child artists Valdis Twin Sisters Baby McDonald Rose and Willie Gill Mile Cerito James McDonald Master Harry and la Petite Lizzie in varied specialty acts. See bills and programmes.
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Mr. McDaniels
America
Cheyenne
Valdis Twin
States
Europe
Baby McDonald
Rose
Willie Gill
Mile Cerito
James McDonald
Harry
la Petite Lizzie
Change of Agents at Spotted Tail Agency Nebraska
First Lieutenant Jesse M. Lee Ninth Infantry ordered to proceed to Spotted Tail Agency Nebraska and relieve First Lieutenant Horace Neide Fourth Infantry from duties as acting Indian agent. Neide to join his company at Fort Bridger Wyoming Territory.
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Spotted Tail
Jesse M. Lee
Ninth Infantry
Spotted Tail Agency
Nebraska
R Xelieve
Horace Neide
Fourth Infantry
Neide
Fort Bridger
W. T
District Court at Evanston Opens Docket 110 Cases
Evanston District Court opened on the 8th with a docket of 110 cases including 22 criminal 36 civil and 52 United States matters. By the 11th five prisoners had been tried and sentenced: Wm Burns grand larceny one year five months. John Smith grand larceny two years. Lilburn Nailor assault and battery six months plus $50 fine and costs. James Mooney larceny three months. Frank Taylor larceny one month.
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Evanston
United States
Wm. Burns
John Smith
Lilburn Nailor
James Mooney
Frank Taylor
Gulch Found Rich With Eight Million in Gold
A party of Minnesota prospectors in 1862 camped near Helena after exploring gulches along the Missouri. One Californian’s last attempt yielded a fortune, and within three years the gulch produced eight million dollars in gold.
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California
Montana
Missouri River
Helena
Bannack
Missouri
Mining Boom Lifts Gayville And Deadwood Gulch This Winter
In Black Hills Nuggets Messrs Pierce Pierson report strong No 2 operations while No 3 and claim 9 receive steady work. No 12 yielded well as others, Gayville shows metropolitan growth with new buildings. Deadwood gulch mines prosper, water runs freely, McCarter Ransom Murray and Frederickson Burger push claims. Rocker pay on Floorman claim. UH N Orr ships 17000 pounds of goods from Cheyenne, plus two steam pumps. Circus promoter Dan Castello lands in Lead City to back Racine Gold Mining companies lodes Orleans Morning Glory Grand Duke. mill due by January 25 after leaving Chicago January 1.
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Messrs
Morrow
Dennis & Carpenter
McKay Brothers
Gayville
Deadwood Gulch
Deadwood
McCarter
Ransom & Murray
Frederickson & Burger
UH. N. Orr
Cheyenne
Woodbury Bros
Massachusetts
Woodbury Brothers
Dan Castello
Union
Europe
Racine Gold Mining Company
Lead City
Orleans
Morning Glory
Grand Duke Lodes
Castello
Chicago
Booths Balderdash on Electoral Vote Counting
In a sharp critique Senator Booth attacks the idea of counting electoral votes as weak and ineffective. The piece argues there is no need for Supreme Court intervention while lawful procedures exist, noting the Court can only review Congress in a formal legal appeal when the matter reaches that stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booth
Fon
Peter Cooper
Supreme Court
Congress
Court actions jury trials and verdicts in Cheyenne cases
On Monday January 15 judgments favored plaintiffs in two cases totaling 895.86 dollars. Jury trials proceeded in Walter C. Brown v City of Cheyenne with a one cent verdict, Curtis & Arnold v Pennock & Demmon ended with 235.54 dollars awarded against defendants. Trials adjourned to January 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Weybrecht
L. Kabis
Henry Minens
Jacob
Elizabeth Snell
Geo. F. Price
W. B. Bonnifield Et al
H. A. Hogg
Catherine Beno
W. B. Bonnifield
Tyson & Price
H. W. Michael
Cheyenne Lodge
R. B. Harrie
Ellen Boughton
Pease & Taylor
Hanson
J. B. Swift
Dyer
J. E. Wild
Ivinson
W. C. Brown
Cheyenne
Curtis & Arnold
Pennock & Demmon
Sarah M. Fisk
O. FE
Avalanche destroys Champion Mining Company buildings
At about 11 to 12 on Tuesday night January 9, an avalanche at the Champion mining company near Snake River Colorado buried a house, killing French Pete in his bunk. Proffit and Ruebard escaped, while My Lindgreen, found under four feet of snow, was pulled free with great effort but died in his bunk.
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J. Y. Cowhick
Dobbins
Eames
Buffalo
Packer
Champion Mining Company
Snake River
Colorado
Lindgreen
French Pete
Proffit
Ruebard
Mr. Lindgreen
Old Jim Baker A Frontier Character Of The Western Range
A portrait of Old Jim Baker a famed frontier figure whose buckskin dress and patched rifle mark a life spent in mountains with Indians and wild beasts. His iron gray horse and solitary fate suggest a lonely grave on the plains far from civilized life.
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Jim Baker
West
Mayor presents plan for city hall wing with morgue rent
Mayor Fisk and county commissioners discuss a new east side wing for city hall. The first floor would serve as a county morgue with rent to the city, while the second floor would house the city clerk and the city safe. The clerk weighs 4000 pounds and cost about $400. Sealed proposals will be invited soon to fill it.
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Fisk
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Weekly Leader
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Orton
Committee of Investigation
the Brown-Shaughnessy Homicide
THE
McDaniels’ Dramatic Theatre
District Court
Messrs. Pierce & Pierson
Booth's Balderdash
Colorado Avalanche
W. J Hayes
Passag
India
New Idaho
Geo Rilyre
Col
J Court
Dama Chang U.S
Betwe Lake
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