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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1876
Page
11
The dispatches describe federal troop deployment for Congress, election returns across states, and Sherman’s military reports. Highlights include Hayes and Tilden counts in several House races, Sherman’s review of frontier warfare, and debates over electoral procedures and Canvassing boards. Local and international notes cover New York and California developments, Creole incidents, and border outposts.
War in Europe deemed inevitable amid Centennial admission rising to 25 cents. Newark fire causes 75000 damage. Commodore Paul Shirley U S N dies. New York state shows 32000 plus Democratic majority. Bnai Brith to dedicate monument on Centennial grounds Thanksgiving. Oregon Democrats seek to block Republican elector Watts certificate by legal means. Judge Jas K Knight shoots himself. dies two hours later. 800 to 900 troops ordered to Washington, eight batteries and four infantry companies moved east from Fort Sill. St Patrick’s church Hartford dedicated with high clergy and ceremony.
Traveling public urged to choose the Chicago and North Western route for best travel. The railroad touts steel rails and updated road bed, with depots and connections optimized for eastern and northern routes. Passengers are advised to buy tickets via Marshall Cedar Rapids Clinton or Fulton depending on destination, and to ask at through ticket offices or contact officials for maps and timetables.
An advertisement proclaims Mustang Liniment has stood the test of forty years. It promises to cure sores and lameness in humans and animals with a magic touch. A bottle costs 25 cents, 50 cents or one dollar, and is said to have saved lives and restored usefulness.
Advertisement details rail connections to Sacramento San Francisco and major western cities with through freight rates. Promotes Pullman Palace cars on all trains and through rates to Black Hills Montara and other points. Mentions T I Kimball Omaha G B A and local freight agents in Cheyenne and Omaha.
Collections were taken in all parts of the hills with remittances promptly made. The report notes orderly payment and adherence to directives, signaling routine financial activity across districts and stable collection effort.
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