False prophet and politics mix in brisk modern missives
A jumble of news notes mocks figures from Egypt to Ireland with satire on politics crime weather and society. Bits mention an 8000 follower prophet in Egypt an alleged Star route conspiracy ex Postsman in Sidnes Minn news about Ireland and Scotland Wales and a Cincinnati saloon keeper fined for Sunday sales. A St Louis editor fragility joke and a proclamation touch the Fits Joan Porter case. Weather reports note 86 mph winds in Kentucky and an inch of rain in Louisville with a dramatic thermometer drop. A London exhibition opens with the queen present and a naval conservatory head dies in Washington aged 57. Canning oysters and farmers notes appear with a Cheyenne sermon gag ending in a comic exit crowd reaction.
Reminiscence of Lieutenant DeLong and Arctic Quest
The piece recalls Lt. DeLong from February 1879 on a U P line trip to Pittsburgh and New York to arrange Jeannette expedition plans. It describes his stature, beard, eye glasses, and confidence in the vessel, plus his talks with Lt. Foote and Indians. It closes with reflections on fate in the Arctic and comments on aging explorers and a broad miscellany of scientific notes.
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DeLong
U. P
Pittsburgh
New York
Jeannette
San Francisco
James Gordon Bennett
Foote
Cheyenne Indiana
Wild Hog
Old Crow
Porcupine
Lt. Foote
Frederick Schwatka
Schwatks
Arctic
Sone
Schwatka
Dr Leng
Mourning Utes Amid Tyranny and Threats Against Indians
A harsh protest laments killings of Utes by military forces led by Captain Jobo and others. The prose condemns actions as barbaric, arguing Indian agents and contractors share blame and warn of dire consequences for feeding, clothing, education, and missionary work. It decries a brutal regime endangering aboriginal life and culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobo
Jack
Angela
America
Akeleton
Laramie Developments and Regional News Briefs
Laramie plans a uniform street grade and considers a new fire engine. Cashier Root of the Wyoming National Bank may depart for Chicago. A leading merchant will spend three months in Europe. Kuster and wife plan a summer European visit. Local licenses may permit games under territorial law. Copper ore found near Cherokee Springs in Rawlins. A new Rawlins band forms as plans advance for a Presbyterian church foundation. Fort Collins reports baseball fever as Jno Creighton buys Omaha nail works for 50000.
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Holliday
Laramie
Root
Wyoming National Bank
Chicago
Europe
Larame
Chas
Kuster
Big Pond
Carbon County
Fort Thornburg
Rawlins
Cherokee Springs
Cavalry Movements Through Cheyenne and Forts
Lt Chase and detachments from Fort Monroe and Fort Washakie move toward Arizona. Recruits Gregg Perry assigned to cavalry. transport aid for furlo UG. Cheyenne editorA L Sutherland reports on misinformed rumor and a local crime incident involving a man named Ed and a hotel barn fire.
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Chase
Sd Cavalry
Sidney
Fortress Monroe
Fort Washakie
Oppe
Arizona
Cheyenne
Charles B Ewing
United States Army
W. T
Cavalry Command
Forts McKinney and
Washakie
New Mexico
Quartermaster’s Department
Omaha
Neb
Fort Sanders
Joseph A. Taylor
4Th Infantry
Ransom Gregg
Charles S. Perry
Fort Omaha
Unclear OCR Item Seeks Medical Remedies
Fragmentary text appears to describe medical cures and symptoms including blindness piles tumors itching. The garbled words mention various remedies and conditions with no clear event, persons, dates, or organizations identifiable. Further readable details are not present.
Property Transfers and Location Notices for Distinct Lots
W H Hiteerd transfers to Sigmund Lott with warranty deed covering lots 1 and 9 in block 168, consideration 6330, involving Thomas Lenox, location notices, and district terms including Mother lead and Silver Crown Glotries. Thos Lenox and F M Matthews file location notices. James Thompson and Tay lor involved. Chas McDonald transfers to Hattie Shaw with warranty deed for lot 1 in block 418, consideration $400.
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W. H. Hiteerd
Sigmund Lott
Bem
Thomas Lenox
Silver Crown
Thos. Lenox
F. M. Matthews
Thiver Crown District
Bog”_bend
James G. Thompenn
Ra Taylor
Ee Platte
James Thompson Et al
Nowane Thom
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Bdeckly Whader
The
Leader Printing Company
Baird
Okeyrame
Wye Wing
Bourgeoin
BR. Morrow
Dr. McCabe
Ireland
Egypt
Louis
Tan
Louisville
Youna
London
Gunlowatinff
Russia
Postmasten Clager
Sidnes, Meb
Gge
Rochester
England
Scotland
Wales
Fredalin Schuman
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Boston
Vaat
Joan Porter
Tucson Star
Bia
Ariaona Cowboys
Laulaville
Bering Fourst
Rean
Joan Repogns
Naval Conservatory
Whahington
Baltimore
Lieut. Delong
Explorer
Secretary of the Interior
Amanda Tabitha Gilzon
Moscow
Wallaston
Tyndall
Fairchild
Sergeant Finley
Philadelphia
University of Naples
Milan
Paria
Zinken
Boyd Dawkine
John LeVonte
LeConte
Gilhos
Cheyenne, May Sth
Leader
Claswr
Laramie City
Odd Fellows
W. W. Wood & Co
H. F. Snirley
New Presbyterian Church
Pew
Rome
D. W. France
Teller Citt
Michigan
Munroe & McNaughton
Samuel Moffit
F. D. Yates
Colorado
Fort Collins
Jno. Creighton
Omaha Nail Works
J. W. Stillman
Justice of the Peace
Green River
Central City
Vol
Greman
Salt Lake
Mormondon
E. E. Edwards
del Norte
Express
United States Court
St Omaha
F. EB. Clarey
United States
Visscher
Isa Sale
Texaete
Joseph F. Cummings
Christian Madesa
6Th Cavalry
Fort Laramie
Tree
Edna
Therman
Sherman
Justice Roberts
A. L, Sutherland
Ren
Via
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