Weekly Leader notes in Cheyenne and frontier news
The Cheyenne Weekly Leader reports on new ownership at the Longmont Post, real estate transfers in Cheyenne, and varied frontier items from Wyoming and neighboring towns. It mentions a Denver Frog Opera success, a murder suspect surrender, Black Hills mining finds, and local incidents from Nebraska to Colorado.
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Wyoming
Longmont Post
W. S. Condit
Pabor & Julian
Union Pacific
Chicago
Omaha
Sidney
West
Peck
Sage Brush
Black Hills
Crout
Lincoln
Forrester Opera House
Denver
Lincoln Fires Twice In Laramie City Tragedy
Capt. Joseph F. Lincoln of Cheyenne shot Wm Crout in Laramie after insults to his wife. Crout was wounded in the thighs and ankle, Crout admitted fault, Lincoln jailed then expected release. Lincoln to Cheyenne later today. public sympathy largely with Lincoln.
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Wm. Crout
Laramie
Joseph F. Lincoln
Lincoln
Crout
Clark
Cheyenne
A Confiding Man and a Singular Family Malady
A pair of sharpers cheated a traveling man in Omaha out of 50 dollars after meeting on a Central Iowa to Omaha train. The victim lent the money, and the suspects vanished. Dr. Geo H. Russell treated nine family members at Fort Russell for a singular illness blamed on pork. The father Bergher and five children were among the ill before recovering.
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Omaha
Iowa
Sharper
Number One
Geo. H. Russell
John Bergher
Bergher
Crow Creek
Fort Russell
Wing Shots at Denver and Cheyenne Sweepstake News
The Denver Cheyenne sweepstake shooting contest featured G W Jones of the Western Union office in a close event with top scores noted for Sweep 15 Birds and related rounds. Also reported are government cost estimates for the Sioux war and a Coroner’s inquest on an unnamed man found dead near Cheyenne, likely a wanderer who froze to death with $40.25 on him.
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Cheyenne
Denver
G. W. Jones
Western Union
JOS Cero AdHbuntcooo Ocean Aocude
Cook Ferncesccedinn Circles
Tate Testi
Piisercueiteieen Celdtsielecie
Crow Creek
Goldacker
Packer
J. C. Abney
Board of Trustees
Council Chamber
L. R. Bresnahen
Messrs
Masten
Hammond
Jeffrey
J. W. Bruner
Hamma & Murphy
Addams
J. XK
Fire Department
Alert
John Talbot
Sloan’s Lake
First National Bank of
Black Hawk
Cheyenne Fire Department
Hibbard
Treasury
Altman
Moritz Meyers
Caswell
Marks
J. K. Jeffrey
Joshua Whitcomb Play Shines at McDaniels Theatre
Denman Thompson troupe presented Joshua Whitcomb at McDaniels New Dramatic Theatre last night. A solid audience admired the faithful Yankee farmer portrait and the leading performances that held steady attention throughout the production.
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McDaniels’ New Dramatic Theatre
Denman Thompson
Joshua Whitcomb
Illness of S H H Clark at Union Pacific
The Union Pacific General Superintendent S H H Clark remains on the sick list at his Omaha residence. Friends regret the serious illness, with brief notes that he had shown some improvement, and a request that callers reduce both courtesy and business visits until his recovery.
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S. H. H Clark
S. H. H. Clark
Union Pacific Railroad
Omaha
Keystone mine stamp mill loaded for Douglass Creek travel
The ten stamp mill weighing about 18000 pounds was loaded on wagons and sent toward Douglass Creek. Five four-horse teams will haul it into the mountains under supervision of Mr. Blanchard. The company aims to set it up within ten days, doubling ore crushing capacity. More mills are planned for the Douglass Creek and Centennial mines at spring opening.
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Keystone
Douglass Creek
Blanchard
Centennial
Sentinel
4Th
Dooleys Yeast Powder Promises Best Light Rolls and Cakes
Advertisers claim Dooley's Yeast Powder makes superior light rolls muffins biscuits and cake. The copy notes Washington once sent sugar candy from England and concludes everyone wants these baked goods.
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Dooley
Utes Kill Cattle in Wyoming Territory Report
Geo Baggs reports 125 head of cattle killed by Utes near Snake River and warns of rising hostilities. Iles from Bear River notes a large scare with fortifications under way and plans to move women and children to safety.
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Rawlins
Wyo
Geo. Baggs
Snake River
Iles
Bear River
The Lincoln Crout Troubles in Laramie
A shooting at the Frontier Hotel in Laramie left William Crout wounded in three places after a confrontation with Joseph F. Lincoln. Mrs. Lincoln and John M. Coolbroth were arrested. Crout's injuries were non fatal. Lincoln was taken into custody and released later that day.
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Lincoln-Crout
Sentinel
Wm. Crout
Laramie
Joseph F. Lincoln
John M. Coolbroth
Frontier Hotel
William Crout
Lincoln
Coolbroth
Cheyenne
Mr. Lincoln
Crout
Mr. Crout
ePhat
Sheriff Nottage
Lincolne
Murder Shocks Nebraska Over 18 Year Old Victim
Nebraskan towns reel as Charlie Philips dies amid charges against Mrs Walreth and Harry Duboise. Mrs Walreth, briefly insane in custody, confessed to involvement and recounted the crime in graphic detail, describing entry wounds and dying groans.
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Nebraska
Charlie Philips
Walreth
Harry Duboise
Sidney
Duboise
Murder mystery and North Platte links emerge in sensational affidavit
Descriptions of gunfire and powder burns outline the murder scene as the accused, Mrs Walroth, and Dubois face possible charges. The narrative details a prior North Platte death, alleged suicide verdicts, and a planned investigation. Witnesses recount the crime, burial ritual, and crowd-mobilizing anger toward the accused. Mining news notes German investors buying Hayward City mill and Red Cloud mine, signaling cash activity boosting local miners.
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Duboise
Philips
Phillips
Harry
North Platte
Walreth
Purdy
Charlie
Dubois
Charlie Phillips
Peck Troubles and Local Council Actions in Cheyenne
A district report cites Delegate Corlett defending Senate action on Peck and Edmunds bill, amid Wyoming county district changes. The Cheyenne Board of Trustees met, approving bills, considering printing bids, and debating Sunday tobacco store rules, hydrant water issues, and sewer work.
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Corlett
Wyoming
Crook and
Pease
Epistolary Labor Describes Westward Visit Misrouted Letter
A dated 1877 letter from a young man to his sister in Massachusetts, sent via B. L. Ford’s hotel envelope and returned from the Washington dead letter office, recounts a rough western town with shootings, armed residents, and a Sharps rifle cited as saving his life.
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Great West
Massachusetts
B. L. Ford
Washington
Uncle Sam
Miles Mobilizes 1000 Men for Expedition
From Fort Keogh letters dated March 5 Miles plans an expedition of 850 men plus 150 recruits for the Indian country. Sitting Bull is reported to be on the opposite side.
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Bismarck
Fort Keogh
Ultime
Miles
Sitting Bull
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Alfred G. Lee
Charles M. White
Wheeler
Will Visscher
Pacific Slope
Will
Omaha Herald
Rhoads
Central
Col.) Register
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U. S
C. H. Stewart
Bon Ton Theatre
Internal Revenue
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Colorado
John W. Ganley
Phil, Cosgrave
Clem Saddler
Saddler
Cosgrave
Lincoln—Crout
Laramie City
Reuben
John Martin
Cook
Senate
Meigs
Terry
Department of Dakota
Quartermaster’s Department
Crook
Department of the Platte
England
Big Springs
Custer City
John Bierigg
Grand Island
Hayward City
Red Cloud
W. W. Corlett
Congress
Teller
Saunders
Paddock
Tenderfoot
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