Leader Criticized Journalism At Fort McKinney Letter to the Editor
Fort McKinney 1882 letters defend Army officers against local press attacks. Captain Sanford Kellogg denounces anonymous critiques and asks Cheyenne Sun readers to refund or cancel a six month subscription. A Fort McKinney private soldier lauds Colonel Kellogg, praising his command and vowing support.
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Fort McKinney
Cheyenné Sun
Sur
Fort Laramie
Wyoming
Ella Palmer
Sanford CO. Kellogg
6Th Cavalry
Wromineg
Sun
Kila Palmer
CO. Kellogg
Keligg
Kellogg
Kelloge
Colonel Kellogg
Cowpony L
Lth Cavalry
Fort McKinney Letter Attacks Kellogg Denounced
A dated Fort McKinney communique labeled as false the Cheyenne Sun piece criticizing Commander Kellogg. The letter praises Kellogg as a gentleman and cites soldiers’ morale, guard duties, gardens and rations, and notes a deserter incident foiled by vigilant guards.
Evolution of Culchah Evident in Round-Up Wagon Display
The Leaveir's correspondent notes a visible shift in taste as a round-up wagon, once a rough freight relic, now boasts bright caparboned trim. The wagon, once plain and dingy, is described with vivid colors and ornate details, signaling cultural softening and stylistic pride.
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Leaveir
Jenny's Stockade
Miles
Warzen
Wyoming Court Docket Includes Guilty Plea and Contempt Fine
Summary of cases shows Frank Lewis plea to guilty after withdrawal of not guilty plea, three year sentences for Brink Lewis and J W Maddox, other cases include not guilty verdicts in grand larceny, appeals from police justice, contempt fine for W A Dunn, and ongoing Helen Jenkins matter. District court actions and jury proceedings noted with multiple defendants named.
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Territory of Wyoming
Frank Lewis
S. M. Moore
J. Maddox
J. W. Maddox
Phea
Brink Lewis
Juliet
J W. Maddox
C. J. Maddox
J. W. Simms
City of Cheyenns
Uelen Jenkins
W. A. Dunn
Helen Jenkins
Boomerang Weather Mystery and Drift Advice
A fragmented reminiscence from Louis Harrison recalls a Brer Boomerang incident where a train rumor and drifting snow lead to a cryptic exchange involving William Nye. The piece blends weather, trains, and a preacherly warning about drifting dangers, ending with a cryptic note from a photographer.
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William Nye
Louis Harrison
Whoppers Told in Juvenile Instructor Item and Grand Army Notes
A March 1 1883 Juvenile Instructor piece recounts a dramatic faith healing claim from a mine cave accident where oil anointing allegedly healed broken bones. The report shifts to Salt Lake Chronicle coverage of a General George F Reynolds Grand Army post meeting and badge presentation featuring bronze medals, patriotic imagery, and officer insignia notes.
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George Q. Cannon
England
Titan
Oan
Salt Lake Chronicle
George F. Reynolds
Fort Russell Post Move Discussed By Fort Collins Editor
In a Fort Collins Express commentary a writer questions transferring the military post from Fort Russell to Fort Collins. The piece argues the change could benefit the War Department and cites local conditions, logistics, and officer sentiments while noting snow blindness patients in town are improving.
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Fort Russell
Fort Colling
Sach
Bdul
Shield
Bert Russell
Gedoute Der-Tood
Khoolla& Fe
Cheyenne
Poe
Fort Collins
Port Russell
War Department
Stock market and roundup plans from Spearfish and Bristol
J TL Bristol of Bristol Station California sold thirty one head of first yearling bulls for 75 to 100 dollars each and a span of Bashaw horses for 400 dollars each. M J Graves bought a Hereford bull for 400 dollars. Yearlings in the country bring 10 to 13 dollars a head, two year olds 16 to 22. A contract for sixty ponies at 27 dollars per head was signed. A stockmen meeting at Spearfish set northern roundup routes from the Alkali mouth on the Belle Fourche starting May 20 across tributaries to the Little Missouri and on to Box Elder.
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J. TL. Bristol
Bristol Station
Cal
le Tas
M. J. Graves
Las
Uwereford
Ludian Journal
Spearfish
Belle Fourche
Little Missouri
Box Eider
Josti Jones
Furetan
Colorado Notes: Mining wages talk and local news
The Colorado notes mention Pitkin miners seeking wage increases and a suspension of saloon business in Port Collins. Jacob Emigh of Fort Collins dies, while Leadville plans a Byrne family benefit game. Tin Cup anticipates a railroad, and surveyors are at work. Denver Pueblo attract big arrivals for mountain distribution. Local towns push for informed representation of regional resources.
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Tin Cup
Port Collins
Port Collings
Nebraska Rotes Reports Population Boom and Local Turmoil
W P Freeman projects Auburn census near 1200 residents, up about 800 in 18 months. Springfield residents oppose a saloon license at Uncle Place, 190 women sign remonstrance. Presbyterian synodical lodge fixed at Hillvae with Bike Hill site chosen. College cost estimated at 75000 dollars. George Canfield of Otoe County ships 350 bushels of corn in a stable and corral setup. A steer and 30 hogs burned in a fire from a neighbor burning stalks. Marion Latta’s horses stolen amid rising horse theft gangs. Spring immigration heavy with many teams carrying household goods westward. Destructive fire in Nuckolls County wrecks hay stacks. Susan L Massie’s stable and hay burned. many suffer losses, rain aids control once fire reaches Blue River.
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George Canfield
Otoe County
Webb
Nuckolls County
Susan L. Massie
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Fort Mc-Kinney
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Uey
Gardon
Cheyenne Sun
Fort McKinney, Wyo
Tirne
Ella Palinec
Cylone Keloge
Congress
Wiggins
Clonel Kellogg
Jobnson County
Powder River
Pisthice Cade
Denke Ae
Braeh Dlay
Rye
William
Greles
Bertden
Wiebe
Crafts
Fort Collins Express
Sixteenth and Ferguson Streets
Schlitz
Milwaukee Beer
Colorado
Boston
Silverton
Jacob Emigh
Trinidad
Leadville Baseball Association
Byrne
Denver
Pueblo
Jimtown
Gatfield
Ouray
Durango
la Plata
San Juan
S. Bon
Great Shoe House
Wyo
Burt
Leather & Findings
Teller City
Eran
Fer Oi
Ohi Hov Forest
Nebraska
W. P. Freeman
Auburn
Springfield
County Commissioners
Uncle Place
Hillevae
Bike Hill
Marion Latta
Antelope County
Alexandria
Craic Edavis
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