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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1877
Page
9
Washington reports a congressional inquiry into Navy Department accounts under Secretary Robeson and possible fund misallocation with cooperation promised. Indiana coverage details Senator Morton's lying in state, the funeral procession, and evolving memorial ceremonies with decorations and tributes across state events.
Report notes growing belief that Belford of Colorado has prima facie title to a House seat and may be seated if not ousted by contested elections. Mesmerizing rhetoric delays his seating, distributing justice as Colorado loses representation in the Lower House. Meanwhile a fatal cave in Hidden Treasure mine kills James Waters and Thomas Stephens with a third worker injured.
United States District Court District of Minnesota per Judge Nelson holds that homestead settlers may cut Government timber only for cultivation. The text recalls a Methodist Conference anecdote about resisting timber theft and notes a newcomer minister proposing to table a resolution, which the body rejects.
Rapid City jail holds nine county and eight United States prisoners while Rockerville miners buzz with excitement. In Custer county a clash among Hayward Harney and Custer camps over the county seat rages. At French Creek shaft work nears, steam pumps ready next Monday. Forbes & Co near Gayville advance mill grading as machinery and timber arrive.
Fort Laramie telegram reports Webster, one of two road agents captured by Lieut. Chase and posse, has confessed to firing on messenger Scott Davis during the Sept 26 coach raid near the Cheyenne river. His partner remains silent as authorities pursue both robbers with aid from J W Ford and Luke Voorhees. Also note a separate avowed stray or stolen horse notice from Muddy Creek, Wyoming, Oct 2, 1877 offering a reward.
Advertisement for a famous hair dressing compound manufactured by B. E. Weaver & Co. of Tamaqua Pennsylvania. It is marketed as harmless and guaranteed to prevent hair splitting, leaving hair soft pliant and easily styled.
A brief notice lists C. M. Stebbins of Stebbins & Porter in Denver Colorado along with George I Stebbins also in Denver W R Stebbins of Atchison Kansas and M B Post of Cheyenne Wyoming in connection with the matter.
Stebbins, Post & Co are now housed in a new bank building featuring a fire proof vault where patrons may deposit valuables at no charge. This relocation marks enhanced security and improved service for clients.
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