Cattle thieving and frontier growth outlined in saloon notes
Cattle thieves flourish near Salida while Meagher county sees Winifred and Gertrude Shipman proving up pre-emptions. Omaha gamblers close their houses after a marshal's order. Wyoming and Montana expand cattle, wool, and coal oil resources as Cheyenne becomes a stock hub. President Arthur's son Chester attends Princeton. Beecher reflects on health at seventy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salida
Winifred
Gertrude Shipman
Meagher
Montana
Marshal Guthrie
Omaha
Texas Continental Meat Company
Victoria
Texas
Higgs
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Chicago
West Point
Neb
Nebraska
Paris Gibson
Chateau
California
Gibson
Arthur
Chester A. Sr
Princeton
Tie
Washington
University Hotel
How Cowboys Ride
Cheyenne notes on summer exercises at a military academy show cadets performing riding feats on a bareback course with pistols and cords while the author recalls West Point Carlisle and Indian horsemanship. The piece contrasts cowboy riding prowess with military schools and discusses how horses and tracks shape drill routines. It highlights long daily journeys by cowboys and praises the enduring skill of the cowboy rider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Military Academy
West Point
Carlisle Barracks
Cavalry
New Copper Find Linked to Deadwood Mines
George L. McFadden reports a discovery linking the Little Butte mine area to the Deadwood and Wolverine mines over five miles northward. A tunnel on the new find reveals fine copper ore as prospecting continues in the Butte range south of Deadwood. Fort Laranin notes severe hail on June 23 with large hailstones, plus a weather event a mile riverward. John London adds Hereford bulls to his herd and plans trade trips to Mexico this fall. Roundups 1 2 and 3 finished with cattle in good condition despite spring weather. Chamberlain and Doty to build a new house at the franchise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Fetterman
Sweetwater
J. W
George L. McFadden
Little Butte
Wolverine
McFadden
Montana
Utah
Nevada
Colorado
Wyoming
Fort Laranin
John London
Mexico
Beeline
Frewen
Platte
Chamberlain & Doty
Artesian Wells Flowing in Denver and Billings Ventures
Denver wells supply about five gallons daily per person, with five wells enough for city needs. Notable wells include the Tabor at the opera house, Anderson on Colfax, and Lit brewery at West Denver. Montana Artesian Well Co plans continued sinking aided by Northern Pacific support as claims of large receiver losses for Peter McGeoch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Opera House
Anderson
Colfax Avenue
Lit
West Denver
Montana Artesian Well Company
Billings
Northern Pacific
St. Paul
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Merkly
Western News
Hoyt
America
Kansas City
Fort Collins Express
LeApmr
Daily Courier
Windger
Rawn Hipp
Peter McGeoch
Eye & Ear
Frank Smythe
Union
Car
16Th and
Arapahoe Streets
Cold
Man
Fraser & Chalmers
Office & Works
Corner Union & Fulton Sts
New York
Wat Street
Branci
Col Butte City
Buaze Br. Onampens Boro
Geo. G. Masten
Cor Sixteenth and
Ferguson Streets
Schlitz
Milwaukee Beer
DR. Fishblatz
Ocean
Fishela
Ungady Editeh
Mi Gotenes
Roc Aradebe
Marvvoumess
Lan Enot
Idney
Fishbint
Durden
Fisublatt
United States
W Jacely
Omaha National Bank
Vinaba
Ital
Wes
M A Paz
Ally
Andy P
Gant
Rac
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