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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1876
Page
12
Bob Shanks, cashier of the freight department at this station, presents figures showing the Union Pacific and Denver Pacific railways receipts and shipments for September.
LYAPER outlines support for Hon. W. W. Corlett as Republican Delegate candidate in Congress urging Wyoming voters to back him. It notes Corlett prefers private life, may resist running, but party leaders seek united support for the top office and praise his fidelity, courage, and incorruptible character.
Fourteen years ago a mining party prospecting in the Sierra Nevada region found near the future site of Atlanta Idaho a huge vein of argentiferous ore in the central mountains. They sought placer deposits and new quartz ore knowledge, discovering rich silver-bearing ore.
An original prospecting party reunites in Boise City to revisit a silver lode that widened to sixty feet and yielded ore valued at four hundred to one thousand dollars per ton. Miners flood the district, taking a vein nine miles long with riches rivaling the Comstock.
Straight and Cook, traveling from the Hills toward Cheyenne with a wagon and two oxen, found their cattle missing at Telegraph Camp Wyoming. They tracked the trail for ten miles to find a dozen Indians slaughtering their stock, with more guards nearby. They fled to camp as the attackers departed toward the Cheyenne River, leaving the pair stranded with scarce water and supplies.
The Commissioner of Indian Affairs lauds the commission's work with Red Cloud and Spotted Tail to move their bands to Indian Territory and the Missouri River. Some doubt the pact will hold, while others say it merely grants time. Officials think Sitting Bull’s followers are wintering in British territory seeking game.
The Ute Indians led by their chief have grown restless over white occupation of the San Lunn mining region. In 1878 a delegation of chiefs went to Washington and concluded a treaty ceding that mining area to the United States.
Reports from Colorado and New Mexico warn of possible Ute uprising as discontent spreads after relocation and reservation changes. Gov Routt calls militia to ready, dispatches and communication with Gen. Pope seek authority to arm miners if needed.
The Charleston News and Courier exposes three proposed resolutions promoting reform by denying Radical leaders housing supplies and sales, arguing the Democratic party seeks power and spoils. The piece warns that Northerners who favor reform would face mass opposition if Tilden wins, per the New York Tribune.
A Bright Outlook proclaims Wyoming's maiden vote in favor of the party that saved the country from ruin. It urges Republicans to unite behind a strong candidate like Mr. Corlett, claiming success will lead to victory and calling for organized, honest discussion of campaign issues amid tough times.
The editorial urges intelligent debate and civic duty over blind selfishness, notes reform is needed, and argues that Democrats have been enemies of reform. It calls Republicans in Wyoming to nominate their best candidates and present a solid front for a November victory.
The Omaha Herald reports the death of Neil Neilson in the Union Pacific railroad shops. He was oiling the engine room counter shafting when his clothing or arm was caught in a fast moving belt. He was thrown against a beam and died instantly from skull and leg injuries.
The new Tilden minstrel troupe opened at Mc Daniels theatre with a large Republican crowd. Delegates selected for the next show include Tim Dyer and J. W. Murray. A second performance is scheduled Saturday at 2 pm and a final show Monday, after which the troupe will split to pursue stump speeches until November 7.
In Laramie the Tuesday murder of Joseph Walters, a colored man, is linked to Bob Hollins a cook at Worth's Hotel and former mill cook at Centennial mines. Walters and Hollins gambled at Jack Davis saloon. a dispute over $5-$6 led Hollins to fetch a shotgun and shoot Walters near Alexander's theatre. The coroner's inquest heard damning testimony from M. W. Alexander and others. A jury found Walters died from a gunshot by Bob Hollins alias Old Bob with malice aforethought.
Sunday about 11 a m a large hand valise was found in the water near the depot and mill. Passengers turned it to Deputy Sheriff Smith and it is said to belong to Dr E F Dodge of San Francisco with address 123 Ens street. A San Francisco Bulletin bill is inside. Who can solve the mystery.
Party Third Congress W KR STRELA Governor Ino M Thayer Secretary Q W French Chief Justice of Sup Court J W Fisher Asso Justices J Blair I A Thomas United States Collector K P Snow Surveyor General E C David Register U S Land Office G R Thomas Receiver of Public Moneys I C Whipple Territorial Treasurer A R Converse Territorial Auditor Orlando North Territorial Librarian John Slaughter Supt of Instructions John Slaughter U S District Attorney J J Jenkins U S Commissioner J W Bruner Clerk of 1st Judicial Dist J W Bruner Marshal W F Sweesy
The document lists county and city officials for Laramie County Cheyenne Albany Carbon Sweetwater and Uinta with names for chairmen sheriffs clerks treasurers probate judges assessors school superintendents and related county offices. It also notes church affiliations and local Masonic orders with meeting details and times.
K or P Cheyenne Lodge No 1 meets over Thursday evening at Odd Fellows Hall for regular session and discussions of lodge affairs.
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