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Cheyenne Weekly Leader in Cheyenne, Wyoming

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Cheyenne Weekly Leader

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Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1878

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Typhus and fears as Europe, U.S. news mix in telegraph

Reports from Constantinople and Bulgaria describe rising typhus fatalities among Russians, a Finnish Independence style talk in Washington, and a Baltic snow gale in London. The New York stock and finance scene shows bond theft claims and patent office shakeups as Congress considers tariff and army bills amid global tension.

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The Demon Call Boy and Stage Mischief From the Civil War

A Washington Ford's Theatre shifter recalls Jim Pranky the demon call boy in the Rebel Capital. His pranks included stealing props, tampering with thunder effects, and altering Macbeth to Roman costumes. The Richmond Marshall Theatre era ended with a devastating but famous Vesuvius scene mishap caused by mistaken crank directions. The tale ends noting Georgia citizens funded $1,252,000 for child education since the war, arguing for a top state college.

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Cheyenne Hidden Treasure George Cassells Dé Co’s Cassells Black Hills Petre M. E. Post Roderick Dhu McLaughlin’s Caledonia John Eames Ford’s Washington Deborah King Lear Jim Pranky Mackbeth Jim Marshall Theatre Richmond Joannes Masaniello Mount Vesuvius Sheridan Georgia
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Saint Patrick's Day tribute from Fort McKinney

A March 22 1878 letter from W A Chester Fort McKinney Wyoming honors Saint Patrick s Day. It celebrates Ireland s bravery and freedom heroes Emmett O Connell Grattan Curran Phelps Shiel and pledges to free the land from oppression.

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Emmett the Brave O'Connell Grand Curran Grattan Phelps Shiel Green Sea Ireland W. A. Chester Fort McKinney, Wyo
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Debate on Mahon Removal Sparks Civil Service Debate

A Washington letter attacks President Hayes for removing D. W. Mahon the First Auditor of the Treasury. The reply argues Mahon was unfit due to intemperate habits and cites Reynolds successor and a tradesman motif with Lincoln Trumbull and Wilson. The piece argues merit over background.

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Washington Hayes D. W. Mahon the Treasury Mahon IR. M. Reynolds Alabama Reynolds Abraham Lincoln Lyman Trumbull Georgia James F. Wilson Iowa Newark Ohio
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Parlor Suite Sale At Warren's Declares Limited Stock

Parlor suites offered at Warren's as store clears space for new goods. Advertises remaining stock and location at 876 and 378 16th Street with the tag line at a discount during the sale period.

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Warren’s 16Th Street
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