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Newspaper

Cheyenne Weekly Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1878

Page

16

Wyoming News Roundup Mixed With City Notes

A volatile mix of items including Wyoming penitentiary inmate count, Cheyenne and Denver rail fares restored to seven dollars, Deadwood banking gold flows, and a Deadwood shooting. Reports on Murrin’s Cheyenne trade presence, Compton mail theft arrest in Columbus, deputy marshal travels, and Red Cloud Spotted Tail treaty talk. Also notes on marriage licenses, anonymous letters policy, and Union Pacific officials.

District Court Denver Pacific Colorado Central Cheyenne Denver Salsbury Webb Deadwood Enterprise House of L. Murrin John G. Compton Columbus Nebraska Omaha W. R. Schnitger Fort Benton Montana Missouri New York Washington Deadwood Murray Butler Colorado Wyoming William Black Hills Wisconsin Washington Territory Frank Hunter Frank Camp Carlin Murrin Paul Vandervoort Union Pacific Railway Users Vhce Grand Army of the Republic Springfield Mass Grand Army Schurd Red Cloud

About that child in another chapter of the Kann case

The Kann custody dispute resurfaces as Adolph Kann and Mary Ann Kann are linked to an ongoing desertion saga. Mary Ann allegedly abducted their child, traveling from Cheyenne to Deadwood and Trinidad then on to Denver with the child, while Adolph pursued and reclaimed the offspring in Fitchville before returning to Denver. Fourteen Arrapahob scouts join muster rolls. A contract train containing 500000 pounds of public property heads to camp, with Munson’s Ninth Infantry escorting the train.

Cheyenne Adolph Deadwood Mrs. K Adolphros Mary Ann George Brown Trinidad Colorado Brown el Moro Hatcher MaryAnn Denver Rio Grande Road Fitchville Eni Port McKinney Merritt Fort Laramie Gapt Munson Ninth Infantry

Denver Browns Defeat Cheyenne Reds In Scrub Baseball Clash

On a Saturday afternoon at the Reds grounds the Denver Browns defeated the Cheyenne Reds ten to eleven in a seven inning game. The Browns scored five in the first, one in the third and fifth, and three in the seventh while being blanked in the second, fourth, sixth, eighth and ninth. The Reds managed one in the third sixth and ninth and six in the seventh and two in the eighth, with the final tally eleven. Spectators filled the stands and reactions grew as the score tightened. The Reds showed effort but remained a scrub nine and expect better with practice and changes. the Browns played near error free and looked stronger for a future meeting when visiting Salt Lake City.

Denver Browns Cheyenne Reds Reds Browns Missouri Salt Lake

Army Intelligence Reports Little Missouri Camp Site

Gen Bradley's expedition reached the Little Missouri river and established a temporary camp near the forks on the site of numerous Indian villages. A permanent camp is planned a few miles away, about 235 miles from Fort Laramie and 70 miles from Deadwood. Officers praise the valley for summer camp amenities with ample water grass and wood.

Deadwood

Bannock Chief Buffalo Horn Leader of Bannocks

Buffalo Horn, the Bannocks’ present leader, is well known across the region between the Sierra Nevada and Missouri River, the Pacific rail, and Canada. A half breed, he has long sided with whites and served as Crook’s chief scout in the Black Hills campaign, feared for his bold tactics and readiness to fight. He is unlikely to surrender until compelled.

Buffalo Horn Alli Regson Sierra Névadas Missouri River Pacific Railroad Dominion of Canada Black “Hills Crook Wild Bill Jack Crawford United States

Letter from Mrs Jenks to Anderson and Weber signed by John Sherman

The note claims firm policy backing from Gov. Hayes acquaintance and promises past obligations will be fulfilled soon after March 4 to enable the recipients to leave Louisiana if needed?

Louisiana

Postoffice Boxes Upgraded With New Yale Installations

New Yale mail boxes placed in the postoffice after delays due to lease end. Officials say fitting them in was not convenient earlier, but the public will be pleased with the recent improvements and improved mail reception.

Yale

Track sprint results on Ferguson street headline duel

Last night about half past eleven a group of young men raced on Ferguson street. Charles Herman and Henry Altman ran 100 yards with Altman winning. John Martin beat A Hershfield in another dash. They plan to race again on the Fourth.

Ferguson Street Charles Herman Henry Altman John Martin A. Hershfield

Election of Officers at Allemania Lodge No 5

At a meeting last night of Allemania Lodge No 5 I O C F officers were installed by Grand officers Leopold Kabis G M M D Alt man G Marshal Pred Gerke N G Joseph Dillman V G Hans Mumn Rec T Herman Kimme John Leisge Per Sec

Allemania Lodge No. 5 I. 0 C. F Leopold Kabis G. M M. D. Altman G. Marshal Pred. Gerke N. G Joseph Dillman

Intoxicated Mule Causes Street Chaos and Arrest

A drunken mule caused a wild ride through Sixteenth Street and Eddy Street, endangering pedestrians as its rider swayed wildly. The mule’s antics led to the rider’s arrest after police caught up, illustrating the old adage never ride a tipsy mule.

Sixteenth Street Eddy Street

Destructive Fire Hits Deadwood Mill Sparks Resume Plans

Early today a fire destroyed Geo. F. Ingram & Co. saw mill and shingle machine in Deadwood, wiping out 1250000 feet of lumber with an estimated loss of 5000 dollars and no insurance. The firm plans to resume operations promptly.

Deadwood Geo. F. Ingram & Co

Leader urges readers to subscribe to mammoth weekly edition

The notice invites subscribers to sign up for the oversized weekly publication, highlighting its extensive coverage and ongoing availability. It emphasizes value and timely access to issues for loyal readers.

Mammoth Weekly Leader

Real Estate Transfers From Union Pacific to Multiple Buyers

Union Pacific Railroad transfers property interests to B Hellmans, L C Stevens, Erasmus Nagle, John Scott, Robert H Young, A S Cae, L McLaughlin, Timothy Dyer, J W Hammond, Francis Seagrave, Mary Ann Stevens, Elijah Burkstead, Wa G Provinee, Milton Taylor, and others. Amounts range from $1.00 to $850.00 for parcels in blocks 229 324 358 368 419 424 856 864 895 and others. Deeds include warranty and undivided interests across numerous lot numbers.

Union. Pacific Railroad Company B. Hellmans L. C. Stevens Erasmus Nagle John Scott Robert H Young A. S. Cae Tol. McLaughlin Sarah Stevens Timothy Dyer J. W. Hammond Francis. Seagrave Mary Ann Stevens C. Stevens Elijah Burkstead Stevens Wa. G. Provinee F. Nuckolls Milton Taylor

Road agents rob coach. Finn wounded in shootout near Deadwood

A Deadwood to Cheyenne coach was ambushed at Whoop-Up sixty five miles south of Deadwood. Four passengers robbed. Daniel Finn shot in the groin and later wounded in the face. Eighteen year old injuries slow, others wounded in leg and thigh. The coach arrives at Hay Creek later with all passengers. Authorities pursue the robbers as a reward for capture grows. Also noted is Mr Shelby's promotion to Assistant General Freight Agent of the Union Pacific.

Hay Greek Deadwood Cheyenne Smith Finn A. Liberman Wm. Ward E. P. Vining H. H. Clark Union Pacific Road Instf P.P. Shelby Shelby Omaha Jack Casement Union Pacific

Omaha transfer chief earns rapid elevation

A freight house official at the Omahas station rose through the ranks after serving as agent and chief clerk at the river port. He later became superintendent of the transfer, winning the confidence of the company and earning a swift promotion.

Maha

Military matters and frontier notes span Convoy days

Numerous military updates include extended leaves for Lieut W C Forbush and Capt Emil Adam of the Fifth Cavalry, orders for Lieut Augur to join Fort McKinney, and a deserter to be sent to Dakota headquarters. Also reported are a court martial dismissal of Lieut E P Eckerson from Fort Rice, and local items on tax assessments, journalism retirements, and man-and-boy frontier scenes.

W. C. Forbush Fifth Cavalry Emil Adam Department of the Platte Omaha Barracks Jacob C. Augur Ci C Whidh Bistown Fort McKinney Wyoming Survey Geo. O. Webster Fourth Infantry Johnsv. R. Hoff J. E.H. Foster Third Cavalry Fort Fetterman Henry. E. Noyes Second Cavalry Thos. Meagher Fort Rice Dakota Territory Edwin P. Eckerson Seventh Cavalry

June Weather Summary With Temperature and Wind Data

Metrological notes for June report mean barometer 30.025 inches, high 30.211, low 29.780. temperature means 68.69 degrees, max .862, min 35 percent. Monthly temperature range 619, greatest daily range .362, least . , humidity 57.9 percent with peak on the 20th and trough on the 2nd. Rain or hail on fourteen days, 1.71 inches total. Prevailing winds N W or from N, speeds listed. max velocity 28.28 mph. Clear days 14, fair 12, cloudy 4. Barometer high on 19th, low on 1st. max temp on 28th, min on 3rd. Winds strongest on land. Ad copy for Dr Luccyne’s Syrup of Wild Cherry follows with medicinal claims and pricing.

Western Remedy for Diarrhoa and Cholera Advert

This historic advertisement promotes Brown's Extract Blackberry and Ginger as a universal family remedy for diarrhoea, dysentery, cholera morbus and infantum, urging readers to buy now to prevent sickness and avoid physician costs. It also touts Brown's Amihilious Liver Pills and Hureka Ague Pills as cures for ague, with sales through Cheyenne and the New West dealers.

Brown Cheyenne New West

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