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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1877
Page
10
A policy declares that over the next four years no cipher telegraphic correspondence will be conducted between the White House and any other region of the nation, whether near or distant. The plan aims to restrict secure communications in government operations.
The Dakota Legislature has approved a measure creating a regular judiciary for the Black Hills to take effect immediately, awaiting the Governor’s signature. Milwaukee Sentinel criticizes Mr. Gate of Wisconsin, calling him a frequent talker and blaming his past as a barber for the habit.
The article notes gold’s steady behavior amid Hayes' presidency, stating that the metal’s performances have increased respect for gold. It describes gold as deporting itself in a patriotic and commendable manner.
The Laramie Sentinel reports Vice President Ferry signed the Hayes election certificate using a pen carved from an eagle quill. It was presented by Judge J. W. Kingman of Laramie and is the same pen used by the first woman jury in the world to sign their verdict in Laramie City.
The St. Louis Republican argues recognizing the Hampton and Nicholls governments would place Southern Democrats in control of President Hayes rather than his supporters, claiming Democrats stand to gain by Hayes's counting to the presidency and see the nation and the party as one.
It is now pretty well understood that Grant did not leave the White House by any means a rich man, and what ever may have been his mistakes in civil life, the whole country owes too much to him not to be interested in his future comfort and dignity.
Political cartoon caption references Pelton Tilden Cronin Grover and Patrick as pigs in a familiar market rhyme. It points to partisan jabs about leaders and party figures, using humor to critique navigation and governance.
Mr Hewitt denounces a Louisville Courier Journal letter that mocked Peter Cooper in ironical terms. He told a House colleague that his personal contributions to the Tilden fund totaled 100000 dollars, explaining his sour reaction to being accused of insincerity toward Tilden.
Colorado papers report new mica discoveries with sheets ranging from 2 by 3 inches to 3 by 6 inches. A midsize mine near Tie Siding Station, about forty miles west, previously dismissed for small sheets averaging 8 by 12 inches may become valuable if Colorado mines prove lucrative, potentially making Tie Siding a bonanza.
A quirky verse lists fabrics linked to various wives and social roles. It plays on stereotypes and humor as it names fabrics like moire antique for elderly women and serge for sailors wives, weaving a satirical catalog of dress codes.
A delegation from tribes in the Indian Territory met the President last week with Col. Ross of the Cherokee Nation as spokesman. The President said no cabinet formed yet to outline action but doubt of policy change. He emphasized a humanitarian view and recognition of tribal rights.
March 2 marks the 39th anniversary of Texas declaring independence from Mexico at Washington on the Brazos. The text recalls the Alamo and Goliad massacres, the San Jacinto victory, and contrasts Texas then with today when the state has grown from a few hundred troops and 25 000 people to nearly two million, with farms towns and cities across a modern, thriving landscape.
In spring 1876 a Omaha expedition led by Phil and William Havens hunted along the Big Sioux Upper Missouri and Yellowstone. After traps drew an Indian canoe close, Phil fired on a dummy then on a live Indian. A struggle near the falls ended with the Indian drowning as the canoe capsized. Phil was rescued and returned to camp.
The passage discusses how second marriages arise from mature judgment rather than youthful passion. It notes proximity and daily life shape unions, while warning against casual impulses. A lasting second marriage should be genuine, deeper than sentiment, and built on shared tastes, aims, and education.
Describes the Clark's Fork and Yellowstone rivers confluence near Fort Pease and the Big Horn Pryor mountains region. Notes include river navigability, valley width and arable land, cottonwood stands, canyon uplift, Fort Pease valley, Big Torn Valley, and Little Big Horn area with a march route and camp conditions.
The Denver News reports another disappearance with a young man allegedly defrauding good people by issuing receipts. The victims, frightened by threats from the suspect's company, present receipts while the company hunts for matching stubs. No stubs or young man found. await further developments. similar activity rumored in Cheyenne.
Our Public School closed the second term with strong praise for all involved. Recitations songs and algebra and geometry by Prof Stark’s class impressed visitors and officials. Attendance at closing exercises rose with average department scholarship up ten percent, and remarks from Rev Cowhick Sanders Judge Slaughter and Mr Hamma followed the program.
A select group met in the Carey block room led by the Jack of Clubs and E. A. Slack to plan a movement on Washington aiming to oust Glafcke French and Thayer. The proposed Territorial government names J. M. Carey as Governor and F. W. as Postmaster, with S. H. Winsor as Surveyor General. another report hints Carey for Chief Justice and Winsor for Secretary, with Slack possibly aiming for U. S. Marshal.
A Sidney based correspondent for the Omaha Republican is accused of false reports about local stage lines. The letter claims stages run triweekly with four day trips to Deadwood, which the writer disputes as false. It cites a seven day Sidney to Custer crossing and mentions passenger lawsuits for breach of contract. The piece alleges drunkenness of the Sidney correspondent and calls the Republican biased against Cheyenne.
A dated humor beat questions a man seeking marriage on six dollars weekly. It itemizes expenses cigars beer theatre rent marketing clothes incidentals totaling eighteen thousand four hundred fifty six dollars—concluding he cannot live on six dollars unless he and his wife skip clothes and meals and move before rent due, suggesting raise to seven dollars unless the wife is a milliner or dressmaker.
An overview of President Hayes cabinet picks with biographies of William M. Evarts as Secretary of State and John Sherman as Secretary of the Treasury, plus Carl Schurz as Secretary of the Interior, Richard W. Thompson as Secretary of the Navy, Charles Devens as Attorney General, David M. Key as Postmaster General, and George W. McCrary as Secretary of War. The piece notes prior careers, public service, and two anecdotes about urging support from party factions.
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