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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1876
Page
4
Bob Shanks the freight cashier presents the September receipts and shipments for the Union Pacific and Denver Pacific railways. The report highlights freight movement and indicates business activity at the station.
LYAPER’s article endorses Hon. W. W. Corlett for Delegate in Congress by the Territorial convention. It notes Corlett prefers private life yet supports Republicans urging his candidacy, praising his fidelity and courage. The piece calls for united Republican backing and envisions Corlett as a powerful advocate for the far west in Congress.
Fourteen years ago a party of miners exploring the Sierra Nevadas discovered a rich argentiferous ore vein near the center of what is now Idaho Territory close to the site of Atlanta. They were seeking placer mines and knew little about quartz but believed the ore showed great promise.
An old mining party reunites in Boise City and discovers a silver lode sixty feet wide with ore valuing four hundred to one thousand dollars per ton. The vein extends nine miles, with rich ore along its entire length, drawing in other miners and signaling potential wealth.
Telegraph Camp Wyoming October 2. Straight and Cook pursuing oxen to Cheyenne lost their cattle near hills and ravines. They encountered Indians butchered the stock and fled toward the Cheyenne river. Their wagon remains, provisions scarce, water nearly undrinkable, awaiting a passing team for escape.
The Commissioner of Indian Affairs praises the Red Cloud with Spotted Tail treaty efforts to move tribes to Indian Territory and then to the Missouri River. Officials claim the pact may fulfill government aims, while skeptics doubt Indians will honor it. They note hostiles led by Sitting Bull have fled to British territory for the winter.
Four years of Ute unrest in Southwestern Colorado under Chief Ute, sparked by white occupation of the San Lun mining region. In 1878 a delegation of leading chiefs traveled to Washington and secured a treaty ceding the mining area to the United States.
Reports from Colorado allege growing discontent among Ute bands after relocation and a new wagon road through their reservation. Gov Routt orders militia in readiness as chiefs Chavano and Guero stir unrest, with possible outbreak feared and officials seeking arms to settlers.
The Charleston News and Courier cites three resolutions urging denial of rents and supplies to Radical leaders and their families, plus bans on purchases from them. The piece argues Democrats lack public trust, claim reform is possible only if honest leaders prevail, and warns against mass office-seeking factions if Tilden is elected.
A progressive editorial praises Wyoming for casting a maiden Republican vote and urges a united campaign to reclaim Democratic control. It champions a strong candidate like Mr. Corlett and calls for organized, honest discussion of issues to secure victory in the near future.
A column argues for intelligent discussion and citizen loyalty, criticizing Democratic reformers as hypocritical. It urges Wyoming Republicans to nominate their best candidates, face the upcoming elections with unity, and march to victory in November.
The Omaha Herald reports Neil Neilson died in a machine shop incident. Around 11:30 a.m. his clothing or arm was caught in a running belt, pulling him into a pulley. He was thrown to a beam, his skull and leg crushed, dying instantly. a fire-room worker found a bruised, disfigured body.
Tilden's minstrels, new troupe in the territory, opened last evening at Mc Daniel's theatre. A large Republican audience heard a politically charged show. Delegates selected for the next performance include Tim Dyer and J. N. Keller among others. The troupe plans two more shows before disbanding Nov 7 after shifting to stump speeches.
Bob Hollins, a cook at Worth's Hotel, shot and killed Joe Walters after a gambling dispute in Jack Davis saloon. The coroner’s inquest found Walters died of a gunshot wound inflicted by Hollins with malice aforethought. Hollins was arrested after the shooting.
On a Sunday around 11 am the emigrant train near the Evanston depot found a large modern style hand valise in the river. Passengers gave it to two brakemen who handed it to Deputy Sheriff Smith. Inside are medicines letters and papers indicating owner Dr BE E Dodge once resided at 123 Ens street San Francisco. A San Francisco Bulletin ad bill is among the papers. Who can solve the mystery.
PBLEGATE TO CONGRESS. Party third Congress-W KR Strel a Governor-Ino M Thayer Secretary-Q W French Chief Justice J W Fisher Associate 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
A compiled list of county and city officials across Laramie County Albany County Carbon County Sweetwater County and Uinta County including chairs commissioners sheriffs clerks treasurers probate judges assessors and superintendents of schools. It also lists church notices and local Masonic bodies with meeting details and times for Cheyenne and surrounding communities.
Cheyenne Lodge No. 1 meets on Thursday evening at Odd Fellows Hall for a regular session chaired by lodge officers. Members are urged to attend and conduct routine decoded ceremonial matters and fellowship.
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