Western wires and updates from Cheyenne in 1877
Stebbins posts report five thousand dollars in Black Hills gold shipped yesterday. Denver to Cheyenne fare may jump to seven dollars on both lines. Conants Muldoon deemed a genuine petrifaction by eastern scientists. Local records moved from Evans to Greeley after Judge Elliott ruling. Cavalry detachments arrive at Fort Sanders and Camp Sheridan for winter quarters. Temperance efforts gain followers in Rawlins. Storrow ordered to the Department of the Platte. Hidden Treasure mine backers receive four thousand dollar gold button from Deadwood. Cattle shipment from Julesburg nets forty four thousand six hundred dollars per head. Postal route Denver to Longmont extended to Hazard. Red Cloud and Spotted Tail move toward Missouri reservation amid heavy snow. Douglas Ute delegation seeks aid from Governor Thayer. New brick building plans shown by architect Jordan. Green McCafferty recalls Lewis and Clark era and earlier campaigns. McCann acquitted in federal case. Episcopal mission discussed for Shoshone Agency with Arapaho relocation planned.
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Stebbins, Post & Co
Black Hills
Denver
Cheyenne
Conant
Muldoon
Barnum
Wéld County
Colo
Evans
Greeley
Elliott
Leavenworth
Kansas City Times
Shaffenburg
Europe
Third Cavalry
Henry
Thompson
Fort Sanders
Fort Laramie
Deane Monahan
Camp Sheridan
Col. van Vleet
Camp Robinson
G. 8
Allen
Rawlins
Murphys
Samuel A. Storrow
Department of California
Department of the Platte
I. C. Whipple
Hidden Treasure
Deadwood
William H. Dickens
Longmont
Julesburg
Brown, Adams &, Eldridge
Chicago
Crook
Red Cloud
Wounded Knee
Missouri
Spotted Tail
Douglas
Gov. Thayer
Need for military education and organized camps urged
Gen R Williams of the Department of the Platte urges military education in schools, regular Army staff officers joining volunteer camps, granting army suffrage and representation, and fixing a permanent numeric strength for the force. He argues these points with factual support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Williams
Department of the
Williams
County Finances Report by County Treasurer Miller
County Treasurer Miller supplied the statement of finances showing tax collections through Nov 17 in Territorial fund 7336.44 School fund 6669.94 Courthouse and jail bond fund 33669.61 General fund 40853.79 total 58029.78. Warrants issued from Jan 1 1877 to date total 51012.88.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Sidney Cut-Throats Caught by Cheyenne County Sheriff
Sheriff Carr of Sidney received a telegram signed by McCarty Sheriff Cheyenne County Nebraska ordering arrests of monte sharp and foot pad gang. At 1 20 pm with deputies he captured three suspects at the depot and seeks more. Residents note months of daily robberies and express surprise at local inaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carr
McCarty
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Sidney
The Decline of Road Agentism in Dakota
A U S marshal takes The Kid from Deadwood to Omaha after earlier jail confinement for robbery with Laughing Sam. Both men face charges in Deadwood for highway robbery. Blackburn and Wall remain at large as detectives pursue them eastward amid rising villain activity on stage lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Dakota
Omaha
Deadwood
Sam
Henry Homan
Black Hills
Kid
Blackburn
Wall
Wyoming Legislature Journal November 15 1877
Wyoming legislative records describe morning council actions including memorials to preserve territorial integrity and contested election procedures. Bills introduced cover taxation, bulls, stock herding, timber growth, venue changes, and public expenditures with committee reports and an excursion to Denver.
Amendment and replies to bills in the Colorado legislature
In Cheyenne on November 20 1877 Mr Holliday reports an amendment to an act on juror summoning and a bill defining Justices of the Peace jurisdiction. Mr Keller from the committee reports C F No 4 on preventing frauds and an amendment H J R No 10 extending thanks to Colorado Central Railroad officers for the invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Holliday
Pease
Albany
Keller
Colorado Central Railroad
House Proceedings in November 1877 Legislation Debated
The House received several committee reports and passed H B No 1 exempting benevolent and religious society properties from taxation. Bills on attachments, school laws, criminal code, and medical practice were discussed or referred. Debates covered amendments to two hundred dollars limits, postponements, and adjournment motions as committees reviewed general file bills.
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Hiall
Hous
Andrews
I. M. Sargent
Thers
Albany County
Ferris
Wyoming
Homer
Committee On Agriculture
Carbon County
Caldwell
Laramie
Albany
Tinta
Board of County Commissioners
Gurney
H. B. No
Vance
Ryan
Mr. Foglesong
McKay
House
Hamma
Jim House
Foglesong
Messrs. Hamma
Committee On Education
Judiciary Committee
Ma. Foglesong
McGlinchey
Spicer
Laramie County
City Council Adjourns with No Quorum After Absences
An excursion to Denver and schedule fixes were noted as the sub committee of the contested election case was to visit Medicine Row this afternoon. CO. F No. 4, amended by the committee, passed under suspension. Mr. Cheney and Mr. Holliday were excused for the afternoon, Mr. Swan was excused until Friday, leaving the Council without a quorum. The Council adjourned to Wednesday Nov 21 at 10 am.
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Council Chamber
Downey
Memorial
Wyoming
Haas
Merrell
Friend
Medicine Bow
Keller
Council
Mertzheimer
Swan
Albany County
Ital
TIE House
Cheyenne
Wyo
Gurney
Foglesong
McKay
McGlinchey
Denver
Lowe
MacGiinchey
Spicer
Andrews
H. B. No
Ross
Carbon County
Committee On Agriculture
Congress
House
Homer
Ifaas
Medicine Row
Cheney
Holliday
Civil and Criminal Testimony Rules and House Adjournment
The text states that spouses may testify against each other except on confidential marital communications. It also notes H. B. No. 22 to amend the criminal code allowing a defendant to testify if chosen but not required. The House adjourned on motion until Wednesday November 21 at 10 a.m.
Horse thieves nabbed after Cheyenne stage raid
Scott Davis of the Cheyenne and Black Hills Stage Company arrived in Green River Wyoming with eight stolen horses. The stock was taken from Lance Creek weeks earlier. One thief was captured at Alkali station after a clash where he was shot in both legs. the second fled believed wounded.
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Green River
Wyo
Scott Davis
Cheyenne & Black Hills Stage Company
Lance Creek
Alkali Station
Sweetwater
Alpha Mining Suit Decided in Quick Black Hills Verdict
In Deadwood on November 19 a jury decided against W. C. Bennett in a suit over a one-fourth interest in the Alpha mine. Bennett paid 200 dollars and received a deed with a 90 day balance of 4,800 dollars. Delays caused by eastern travel and Indian hostilities led defendants to declare the sale null and void.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deadwood
Black Hills
Alpha
W. C. Bennett
Vinney, Lorton & Co
Bennett
Cheyenne
Legislative Excursion to Colorado Central Route
General Manager Loveland of the Colorado Central invites the Legislature to an excursion along the completed line to Fort Collins Longmont Denver Golden Boulder Idaho Springs and Georgetown starting Saturday and returning Tuesday. The invitees include Territorial and Government officials press members General Merritt officers of the Fifth Cavalry and the regiment band. Loveland notes limited rolling stock restricts the guest list to those named but all should feel honored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loveland
Colorado Central
Fort Collins
Longmont
Denver
Golden
Boulder
Idaho Springs
Georgetown
Merritt
Fifth Cavalry
Black Hills Nuggets Mills and Water Projects Progress
Seven quartz mills operate at Central City with 150 stamps. Florence mine assay in Bear Butte shows one third silver. City Creek water rights may bring water to Deadwood, spurring growth. Sherman Street area in Deadwood rapidly developing. Lead City camp expands to 85 stamps and total mills now near 155. A new ditch from Gold Run improves placer work. the Keets mine workforce reduced by sheriff action. Crook City troops to assist in dislodging belligerents arrive soon.
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Central City
Florence
Bear Butte
City Creek
Sherman Street
Deadwood
Lead City
Gold Run
Keets
Crook City
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Hazard
R. W. Jordan
Ferguson Street
Bank of Stebbins, Post & Co
Green McCafferty
Tennessee
Lewis and Clark
Tle
Jackson
New Orleans
Colorado
McCann
United States
D. J. McCann
Fisher
Philadelphia
Bishop Spalding
William Welsh
The
Indian Commission
Sophia Pendleton
Arapahoes
Miss Pendleton
Gen. Williamson
Legislative Assembly of Wyoming
Council Proceedings
Committee On Railroads
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