Weekly Leader Notebook Mixes Local News and Rumor From Wyoming
A compiled page notes Salt Lake City organizing a Ladies public safety club and nine Uinta county school districts. It mentions a fre depart ment at Deadwood, cattle arrivals in Ogalalla, Norton recovering after a Friday incident in Omaha, and aging political chatter about Tilden and Loveland. The piece also cites pardons, church attendance, Pullman uniforms, railroad surveys, and remarks on Sitting Bull and Union Pacific, with commentary on Colorado politics and local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uinta County
Deadwood
Ogalalla
Neb
Norton
Hall
Omaha
Tilden
Union Pacific Company
Colorado
President Loveland
United States
Cyrus Hedges
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Magic City
Pullman
The Coming Indian War In Idaho Territory
Reports from Gen Crook and Gen Sheridan detail Bannock warriors about 400 strong on the warpath in Idaho lava beds and sand hills. Fremont named Governor of Arizona by the President. the writer endorses Fremont’s past explorations and expects him to guide Arizona's development.
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Sheridan
Idaho
Crook
Fort Hall
Platte
Dakota
California
Texas
Arizona
Montana
John Gibbon
Sitting Bull
John C. Fremont
John T. Hoyt
Brayman
Fremont
Arizona Territory
Rocky Mountain
John Charles Fremont
United States
Hayes
Rail reduced fares to Cheyenne and firemen rates outlined
Hon J N Keller reports rail lines offering three day tickets to Cheyenne with reduced rates. Colorado Central lists Georgetown Central City Black Hawk and Denver Golden fares plus half fare on intermediate points. Firemen rates shown for Georgetown Central City Black Hawk Denver Golden. Denver Pacific fares also listed. Union Pacific half rate and news on medals versus cash prizes for Cheyenne tournament debated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Keller
Union Pacific
Cheyenne
Colorado Central
Georgetown
Central City
Black Hawk
Denver
Golden
Boulder
Denver Pacific
Erie
Greeley
Evans
Denver News
Cheyenne Department
Fire Department
Denver and Central Boys
Detachment Captures Grand Larceny Suspect in Black Hills
George Snyder, superintendent of a detective agency, arrived from Deadwood with Cyrenus Reynolds, arrested for grand larceny in Sandusky Ohio. Snyder plans to move Reynolds east after placing him in Carr's palace for safekeeping. General Howard concentrates troops at Boise as California troops head toward Kelton to counter Bannock raids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snyder
George Snyder
Omaha and
Missouri Valley Detective Agency
Deadwood
Cyrenus Reynolds
Black Hills
Reynolds
Sandusky
Ohio
Carr
Howard
Boise
Department of California
Kelton
Salt Lake
Geo. Snyder
Omaha and Missouri Valley Detective Agency
Reynold
Frank Anderson
Carrie Howard
Bulb’ Anderson
Leader
Sheriff Carr
Remote uprising near three military departments faces suppression
The article notes an uprising on a remote frontier near the edge of three military departments. About 200 hostiles, mostly warriors with ample ammunition, are active but could be quickly suppressed if not joined by large tribal forces.
Eight Year Old Boy Dies Suddenly at Big Horn Stables
Early yesterday a Sherman boy, eight, died at the Big Horn stables in the city. He had traveled with his father Mr. Wm Harriman and slept in a stable bunk. In minutes he collapsed from rheumatism of the heart before a doctor arrived. he was pronounced dead on arrival. The body was taken back to Sherman for burial.
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Wm. Harriman
Sherman
Big Horn
Married Couple: Jennie Stuart weds Wm. E. McClure in Cheyenne
At the Inter Ocean Hotel in Cheyenne Wyoming on June 8 1878 Jennie Stuart of San Francisco and William E McClure of Lincoln Nebraska were joined in matrimony by J P Thomas M Fisher The Leader extends best wishes for their happiness Also notices announce final settlement in the estate of S A Megeath with administrators I G Megearh A Cochran and a call to subscribe to the mammoth weekly LeapEn
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Elizabeth Davis
Lincoln
Neb
B. L. Ford
Inter Ocean Hotel
San Francisco
Hall
Norton
Omaha
Beecher
Cheyenne
Pacific Coast
Resolution In House Probes Custer Battle Causes
The Leader reports a congressional resolution calling for an inquiry into the Little Big Horn defeat on June 25 1876. It seeks accountability for the disaster and any cooperating commands, with witnesses and papers to be summoned.
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Congress
General Custer
The
Little Big Horn
Corlett
Frederick Whittaker
Whittaker
Major Reno
Guster
Custer
Seventh Cavalry
United States
A. D
Seventh Regiment
United States Cavalry
Frontiersmen to the Rescue in Indian Threat
The piece urges reliance on frontiersmen alongside regular troops to deter a potential joint Indian assault. It argues Eastern politicians prevent adequate protection and warns Congress to act before a costly war, proposing arming local people if the army cannot be expanded. The author appeals to Congress to provide protection and funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Congress
Trial Bottle 25 Cents Cures Coughs and More
Dr Swayne's Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry is praised as a universal remedy for coughs hoarseness sore throat bronchitis and related ailments. A trial bottle costs 25 cents with larger sizes available. sold by leading druggists and in Cheyenne by Addams & Glover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swayie
Swayne
Cheyenne
Addams & Glover
Military transfers and court martial notices across several posts
Transfers in the Third Cavalry shift Capt. Geo E Ford to Co B and Capt J B Johnson to Co M. A large court martial sits at Omaha led by Majors Page and Stanton with officers from the Ninth and Eleventh Infantry. Grant embarks on a six to eight week northern tour through Cheyenne to the Marias river and Yellowstone posts. Numerous resignations leaves and promotions are listed, including Lieuts McDonald Rockafeller Duncan and Rogers. A court martial seats at Camp Sheridan and Fort Laramie with detailed rosters. Fourth of July planning advances with transportation and marshal appointments. Final settlement notice for J K P Clark estate set for July at Laramie Probate Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Cavalry
Geo. E. Ford
Co. B
Co. M
J. B. Johnson
Omaha
Chas. Page
T. H. Stanton
John D. Devin
Ninth Infantry
Alfred Morton
Wm. L. Carpenter
Lewis Merriman
Fourth Infantry
James McB. Stembel
Chas
F. Roe
Eleventh Infantry
Thos. F. Quinn
Marias River
Yellowstone
Missouri River
Northern Pacific
Grant
Liet. Ben. Israel] Butler
Ninth Cavalry
B. F. Butler
William G. Mitchell
Fifth Infantry
Hancock
Army
Pelouze
Col. Mitchell
William M. Wherry
Sixth Infantry
Schofield
West Point
Senate
David N. McDonald
Fourth Cavalry
Charles M. Rockafeller
Joseph W. Duncan
Twenty-first Infantry
B. H. Rogers
Thirteenth Infantry
A. C. Tyler
T. T. Thornburg
H. G. Thomas
E. D. Thomas
Fifth Cavalry
Fort Laramie
Julius W. Mason
Avery B. Cain
William §. Collier
Henry Seaton
RW. Shufeldt
Bainbridge Reynolds
Fire Department Tournament Schedule Notice
Advised adjournment subject to the chairman call. The programme outlining the day’s exercises procession order march timing and rules and regulations for the Fire Department tournament will be published in full later by the Sun and Leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Department
The
Sun
Leader
Startling news from Spotted Tail camp threatens revolt
Inquiries reveal Spotted Tail band secured arms recently and the tribe plans quiet behavior until about the 20th when a dance is set. If no removal by government, a revolt and self relocation may follow. Yankton allies pledge support if war path is taken. Spotted Tail 6500, Yankton 2000.
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Spotted Tail
Spotted Tail Band
Yankton Agency
Squaws
Bold attempt to rob grocer Neusitz at Seventeenth and Eddy
Yesterday afternoon Adolph Neusitz, a grocer and provision dealer, tried to deposit 415 dollars in a bank. A thief grabbed the money while Neusitz chased a street figure, leaving 315 in paper money on the counter and 100 in silver in a sack. Harry Blake, an employee, was arrested after the bills vanished and later found hidden under hay in a horse stall. Blake was bound over in 500 to answer in district court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Neusitz
Neusitz
Seventeenth
Eddy
Harry Blake
Blake
Caliph Fisher
Firemen's Prizes Announced for Cheyenne Hose and Ladder
The citizens of Cheyenne offer cash prizes for the fastest fire companies under rules to be set by the committee. Hose company prizes are 125.00 for first, 75.00 for second, and 50.00 for third. Hook and Ladder prizes mirror the same amounts. Medals are not awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Hook & Ladder
Hose Company
Hook & Ladder Co
Brown’s Medicines Advertised For Health Remedies
An old ad lists Brown’s Liver Pills for headaches and liver issues, Brown’s Cowch Balsam and Tar Troches for coughs and throat troubles, Brown’s Hair Tonic to prevent dandruff and hair loss, Arnica Liniment and Salve for sprains and frost bites, Parisian Lilly Palm for complexion, and Sarsaparilla Dandelion and Iodide of Potassium to purify the blood. It notes sale by Addams & Glover, Geo. W. Hoyt, and Hurlbut Bros. in Cheyenne Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Addams & Glover
Geo. W. Hoyt
Hurlbut Bros
Cheyenne
Wyo
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Weekly Leader
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Siz McUths
Salt Lake City
T. J. Milner
Jerome B. Chaffee
United States Senate
Court House
Thang
Lon George
Brave
Boys In
Blue
W. W. Corlett
Nevada
Territories
S. A. Megeath
Laramie
County
Wyoming Territory
I. G
Megearh
Cochran
Nagle
Keller
Transportation
Union
Hy Silatck
Waldragen
J. K. P. Clark
Laramie County
Whitney
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