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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1877
Page
3
Fragmentary account describes a 19th century exploration party in Wyoming and Yellowstone. It mentions a rough expedition, camp life, garrison movements, and encounters with local terrain and people amid rugged search for game and resources.
Reports from Washington chronicle J A Garfield denying improper influence over appropriations, the Munn case upholding state grain storage limits, a shooting at the Treasury, Hayes arrival and inaugural preparations, cabinet ceremonies, troop policy talks in Louisiana, Morton’s Civil Rights stance, and Senate House actions on desert land sales and federal budgets.
Washington dispatches recount the Senate counting Wisconsin electors for Hayes and Wheeler after protracted debate and obstruction over the electoral package. The House adjourns amid quarrels over Louisiana returns as Hayes sails toward inauguration.
A New York Herald correspondent from Camp Robinson at Red Cloud Agency recounts tales about Spotted Tail and Crazy Horse. The piece details a peace mission, family ties, and sketches of Spotted Tail, plus a romance involving Shonkoo and Lone Elk. Investigations by Frank Guiard and Lieutenant Clark aim to determine true Indian losses in battles.
The southwest and southeastern Arizona fronts show fierce Apache pressure as Sonita valley ranches fear abandonment. Governor seeks funds and volunteers. Tucson raises a company led by San Carlos. Feb 19 miners near Tubac lose three men. Supert ranch attacked. Camp Crittenden reports ten killed and cattle driven off. Local settlers face isolation as outlying ranches vanish. Lieutenant Rucker leads cavalry and scouts.
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