Denver News Rivalry And Cheyenne War Rumors
The item notes an impending political clash between the Denver Tribune and News, mentions Gov Chadwick calls for troops, indictments against Bell for the Lee case, and a stalled Stanton verdict. It also discusses building booms, railroads, and cattle shipments from Wyoming to Omaha and Kansas City, with strong emphasis on local personalities and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Swan
Denver Tribuna
News
Chadwick
Dr. Carver
New York
Weather Department
Bell
Chas. E. Lee
Deadwood
Stanton
W. A. H. Loveland
Denver News
Carbon County
Ferguson
Hill
D. Fallon
James T. Smith
Wm. Gay
Lloyd Forbes
Detroit
Murder at La Bonte Canon Rocks Creek
Sheriff Nottage reports Hewitt of Hewitt & Hall ranch killed at La Bonte canon by Frenchman John Mattice. Mattice fled toward the Hills after a confrontation at Hewitt’s ranch. Laramie sent dispatches with Mattice description and pursuit ordered. The body lies at the ranch awaiting investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Laramie
Hewitt
Mattice
Hills
Nottage
Pursu Pit
Remedy for Sunstroke in Cheyenne Readily Cools Heat Victims
The article notes sunstroke danger is low in Cheyenne due to a constant cool breeze. It cites Appleton’s Encyclopedia on severe sunstroke symptoms including collapse, dark face, labored breathing, and potential death, with post mortem congestion. Treatments include cold applications, mustard plaster, stimulants, and immediate physician contact. When waiting, provide cold drinks and sponged or wrapped ice to the body and head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Appleton’s Encyclopedia
Army Promotions and Staff Plans Reported in Washington
Promotions announced include Second Lieut Robt H Young to First Lieut in the Fourth Infantry and Second Lieut Hay den De Lang to First Lieut in the Ninth Infantry. A board will draft plans for the headquarters offices and staff quarters with Major Ludington and Capt. Stanton as added members. First Lieut Samuel M Swigert is relieved from Omaha duty to join his company in the Department of Dakota. The Herald notes Col De Trobriand seeks retirement but no captaincy vacancy exists. officials foresee army reductions and lineal promotion changes across corps.
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H. Young
Co. H
Fourth Infantry
Co. F
Ezekiel
Hayden de Lang
Co. C
Ninth Infantry
Co. A
Miller
M. I Ludington
Wm. 8
Stanton
Samuel M. Swigert
Second Cavalry
Omaha
Col. de Trobriand
Banning
Cincinnati
That Newspaper Change in Colorado Press History
The late Denver News editor explains the paper sale due to Republican finances and profits. Judge Loveland pledges a state focused broader policy and Democratic alignment while guarding local interests. He argues public support, nonpartisan fairness, and steady growth as guiding principles for the new ownership.
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Denver News
Republican Party of
Colorado
Denver
News
Judge Loveland
Our Trade with the Black Hills
Frank Whitney leads a Cheyenne return from the Hills after delivering 100000 pounds of freight. Next week he will load another 100000 pounds of merchandise from Mr Nagle, who runs a strong cash trade with Deadwood merchants. Nagle will ship Colorado flour California canned fruits grain and other supplies, proving profitable shipping to Deadwood and competition with eastern houses. Kinnear & Co soaps suit Colorado waters. jy26-w8m
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Union Pacific Railroad
Colorado
Union Pacifics
Wyoming
Messrs
Swan Bros
Sturgis
Frank Whitney
Cheyenne
Hills
Mr. Nagle
Deadwood
Whitney
California
Fort Pierre
Bismarck
Edison visit to Cheyenne spurs talk of sun heat test
Thomas Edison and party arrived by western bound train in Cheyenne for a six week trip. He plans to witness a solar eclipse and test his new tesimeter to measure sun heat, testing a device evolving from the carbon telephone. He described 158 inventions and noted his deafness requires louder speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Edison
Henry Draper
New York
Barker
Philadelphia
Professor Morton
Hoboken
Theodore Whitney
San Augustine
Florida
Eli Whitney
Professor Edison
Menlo Park
N. J
Li&ader
Rawlins
Yosemite Valley
Colorado
Trouble over a house in a local dispute leads to confrontation
A District court decision favored Lawrence McGinn in a house and lot dispute with Ulrich Michaels. Michaels sent a house mover and helpers to remove the house, but McGinn armed with a double barreled shotgun fired at them, causing a hasty retreat. No arrests reported. Chief McGinn is said to be in control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence McGinn
Ulrich Michaels
Round House
District Court
McGinn
Michaels
Mr. Ferris
Bannocks
Bramel
The Sins of Commissioner P. H. Allen Recalled
A historical note recalls P. H. Allen who founded a fruit store and forwarding and commission house on Seventeenth Street for D. B. Beemer & Co. in Omaha. The account frames Allen as educated and enterprising, yet hints at later misconduct while reflecting on his early promising career.
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P. H. Allen
Seventeenth Street
D. B. Beemer & Co
Omaha
Allen
Odds and Ends and Dismissed Cases from Pueblo to Yankton
Governor Loveland referenced. United States vs 5 S Stanton was dismissed on DA John son’s suggestion. Democratic convention in Pueblo reported. A Lookout foreman Jacob Emmit killed near Laramie City. Yankton discusses Delegate in Congress, Judge Kidder favored. Denver Times enlarges with new editor Frank Hall. A poor woman left her rented house to live in a tent with her children due to high rent and bed bugs. Territory vs Samuel S Stanton continued to November first, bond set at $500.
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Boston Bulletin
Jacob Emmit
Lookout
Laramie City
Yankton
Congress
Judge Kidder
Denver Times
Frank Hall
Centennial State
Territory
Samuel 8. Stanton
Why Do Men Struggle with Money and Choices
A reflective piece questions common human habits and motives. It ponders why men plan vacations, regret career choices, struggle to lend money, and exaggerate claims of success. It also asks why Cheyenne women shop around rain and why some men rationalize deceit in relationships.
Paulson Jonsan Wedding in Cheyenne Wyoming
In Cheyenne Wyoming on Thursday July 18 1878 Miss Lowena Paulson of Laramie county wed Henry Jonsan of Albany county. The ceremony was performed by Rev L J Hall pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church.
Pollard & Co Postoffice Stand Offers Wyoming Laws Copy
A bound copy of Session laws of Wyoming 1877 is available at Pollard & Co Postoffice News Stand for 2.50 dollars per copy. Limited quantity noted.
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Havana
Pollard & Co
Postoffice
D&wtt
Wyoming
Pale
D&wtf
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William Sherritt
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Sherritt
Cook
Hoyt
Sweetwater County
Washakie
Arapahoes
Uncle Sam
Colorado Central Railroad
Black Hills
Colorado Central
N. Y. Times
Centennial
Kansas City
Kansas Pacific
Santa Fe
la Bonte Canon
Kinnear & Co
Edison
Rochester
E. R. de Walt
A. Booth
Baltimore
de Walt
D. B. Beemer
Booth
D. B. Beemer & ‘Co
Beemer
East
Mr. Beamer
Green River Courier
H.H. Clark
Minnesota
Pioneer Hook and Ladder Company
Utah Northern Railroad
Idaho
Ogden
Helphenstine & Durbin
Stanton Best
Col
C. W. Fisher
Mountain Division
G. W. Ritter
E. C. David
Marshal Schnitger
Voorhees
Cheyenne and
Cameron
Stimpson & Baxter
Larry McGinn
Norman McQuaig
Jacksons
Canada
John C. Fremont
Arizona
Gen. David
Georgetown
Denver Browns
Cheyenne Reds
Boulders
J. ¥. Cowhick
Mr. Cowhick
Denver Democrat
Colorado Democracy
Odds and Ends
Loveland
United States
5. S. Stanton
Johnson
Pueblo
Kinnear
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