General Garfield Victory Prompts Republican Gains
General Garfield, the staunch Olo Congressman, has won a great victory with Republican gains in every county of his district. Democrats charged him with serious misconduct but he withstands slander and earns a vindication certificate from a discerning constituency. Gen J D Cox from Toledo district also rises to a high stand.
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Garfield
Blaine
Wheeler
George ¥. Hear
House
J. D. Cox
Toledo
Weather prophet forecasts six months of cold not snow
A Minnesota weather expert with 30 years of experience predicts the coming six months will bring cold, predominantly north winds and brief southerly gusts. He argues the pattern begins around September 20 and notes snowfall will be lighter than usual, declaring it will be too cold to snow.
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Minnesota
Strange Fish Report From Gold Lake Collectors
In 1858 four peculiar creatures were sent from Gold Lake in Boulder County to the United States, each resembling a catfish head on an eel body with lizard legs and feathery gills. Passed to Prof. Agassiz, who linked their discovery to Humboldt in Mexico, the specimens show a misfit in classification and are noted as not truly fish but part of the Rea family.
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Gold Lake
Boulder County
Agassiz
Humboldt
Mountain Lakes
Mexico
Georgetown
Col
Iner
Indian Passer-In-Disguise Sneaks Free Ride on Rail
A Virginia Chronicle recounts an incident where an Indian man entered a railroad shed with a large bundle and, after removing his traditional gear, washed off face paint to appear white. He was allowed to pass without molestation, though officials warned future inspections will be stricter.
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Virginia Chronicle
Sorhe
Reno
Tie
End of hard times promised by Democrats in 1874
The passage notes that Democrats pledged relief if in power, citing New York in 1874. It laments ongoing hardship under Tilden’s long governorship, mocks Democratic control of hard times, and claims even Dix supporters desert for Republicans as eel limits shrink. It compares democracy to a bulfrog, asserting tides rise and fall regardless.
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New York
Tilden
Long Island
General Dix
The Judge Pitman’s Boy in a Schoolhouse Ordeal
A Philadelphia Bulletin report recounts William Pitman son of the judge suffering a flogging and escape attempt in a log school house. After being pulled out he solves fractions, then uses a sluice gate to flood the teacher, who later pledges not to strike again. The judge then belts the boy as Simes smiles, and William denounces Simes as a perfidious scoundrel.
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Pitman
Mr. Simes
William
Bill
Simes
Absorakie Romance Inspired by Custer Massacre Victims
A reader from the Black Hills sends a verse reflecting on the Custer massacre and a longtime friend who joined Custer as a scout. The poem titled Absorakie evokes the Wasatch shadows and the fate of the three prisoners tortured after capture by Sitting Bull.
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LeApma
Black Hills
Great Salt Lake
Custer
Sitting Bull
Absorakie and the Northland Lover of the Black Hills
A Sioux and Cheyenne tragic tale follows Absorakie the forest maiden and a Northland ranger from Pembina. They wed, flee north to Saskatchewan, then betrayal and war erupt over gold. Captured, the lover dies by torture and Absorakie ends her life beside him, both buried together on a ceremonial bier.
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Black Hills
Sioux
Cheyenne
Paris
Pembina
White Cloud
Absorakie
North Red River
Northland
Hudson Bay
Fur Country
Rover
Brent
Absorakié
Saskatchewan
Sitting Bull
Castor
Ludy
Carbon County Republicans Celebrate Nomination in Rawlins
In Rawlins last Saturday supporters rejoiced at W. W. Corlett being nominated as Republican candidate for Congress. A serenade at his hotel followed his speech as crowds gathered, and Democratic candidate John B. Hickey withdrew from the Probate Judge race, boosting Republican prospects for the November 7 election.
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Rawlins
W. W. Corlett
Congress
Corlett
John 8. Hickey
Hickey
Carbon County
Carbon
Territorial Central Committee
Merritts Movement Against Sioux Ends Probable Big Horn Skirmish
Four hundred fifty recruits and five hundred horses of the South Cavalry arrive at Custer City. Gen Merritt marches out with about eight hundred troops, no infantry, ten days rations, reduced baggage. The force heads toward the Cheyenne forks junction likely seeking Crazy Horse village. A possible skirmish near Red Cloud and Spotted Tail Agencies looms as horses wear down and gear runs short. Health of the command improves with wagon train arrival.
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Sth
Custer City
Merritt
Amphibious Creek
5Th
Belle Fourche
Cheyenne River
Custer
Col. Royall
2D Cavalry
Crazy Horse
Little Missouri
Red Cloud
Spotted Tail
Big Horn
Yellowstone
Cheyenne and Black Hills Coach Arrives at Tat Creek
A Cheyenne and Black Hills coach led by Major Woolley and others arrived at Tat Creek 65 miles out at 6 p m after leaving Laramie yesterday. Indians are believed to be in the Sabille and Chug mountains with a large stock-theft threat. Private Tasker’s remains were brought to Hunton’s ranch. two riders were wounded and 35 head of horses stolen. In the Black Hills, Capt Henry Richards reports vast gold wealth at Deadwood’s Clara mine with strong mining prospects if machinery arrives.
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Cheyenne
Black Hills
Major Woolley
Beary
My, Campbell
Harlow
My. Deerbin
Voorhees
Laramie
Tat Creek
I. B. Kelly
Phillips
Searight
Carr
Ashenfelter
George
Sabille
Chug
Tasker
Second Cavalry
Richard
Hunton
Fort Laramie
Mellvanie
D. McFarlane
Chimney Rock
Detroit Evening News
Peenarate
Minong Mining Company
Jefferson Avenue
Clara
Deadwood
McMasters
McMansters
Garrison
Wyandotte
Henry Richards
Ypsilanti
Richards
Hills
Detroit
Rocky Mountains
Ecoffey & Cuny
Laramie Peak
Kent’s
Laramie River
Sullivan
Independent Volunteers
Frank Sprager
George’s Rich
Richard Creek
Kerr
North Laramie
Llavamie City
Swan Bros
Sprager
Wulfsen
Loomis
Melvanie
Company K
2Nd Cavalry
Jotal
Corlett Named Wyoming Delegate Candidate in 1875
William W. Corlett a Republican from Cheyenne born 1842 in Ohio is presented as the Territory’s candidate for Delegate to the Forty Fifth Congress. His career spans teaching law practice in Ohio and Denver before settling in Cheyenne in 1867 with a record as postmaster, prosecuting attorney, and legislator. The piece praises his independence and dedication to Wyoming interests amid Hayes administration.
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William W. Corlett
Wyoming
Ohio
Willoughby Collegiate Institute
Willoughby
28Th Regiment of
Ohio Volunteers
United States
85Th Reg. of
Henry
B. Banning
Congress
House
Shenandoah Valley
Harper’s Ferry
Mr. Corlett
Kirtland
Painesville
Ann Arbor
Ohio State and Union Law College of
Cleveland
Bryant & Stratton
Felton
Denver
Cheyenne
Magic City
Plains
Legislative Assembly
Laramie County
Rawlins
Washington
Corlett
Hayes
Wm. W. Corlett
Indian Camp Encounter Describes Rifle Arms and Casualties
The Indians were armed with Sharp's improved rifles calibre 40. Remnants of cartridge packs were brought in by Sergeant Parker. Fresh beef and a Spencer carbine were found in the Indian camp. The detachment lost one man killed and two horses, plus Mellyanie’s two wounded. Tasker was shot through the left eyebrow with the ball exiting the back of the head. The detachment numbered eleven with civilians, and the Indians twenty five to thirty.
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Lane
MeIlvanie
McFarlane
Hunton
L. Ashenfelter
Richard
Melbvanie’s
Ashenfelter
Hunton’s
Richard Creek
Tasker
Sharp
Fort Laramie
Bridger’s Ferry
Mellvanne
Parker
Mellyanie
Deeds of Demons: Indian Encounter Near Chimney Rock
Report dated October 15, 1876, from Caruawarren Wyx0 details Dan Mellvanie and D. McFarlane’s round-up near Chimney Rock. They were ambushed by ten Indians in a ravine, fought back, and gained high ground. McIlvanie killed a pony with a single shot.
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A. C. Snyder
Caruawarren
Dan Mellvanie
D. McFarlane
Chimney Rock
McIlvanie
McFar
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E. Glafore, Salter & Proprietor
Judge Pitman
Jmance
Absolakte
Absorakia
Tim Death
Absorakle Stirr
Dark Shadows
Absorakle
Buen
Carbon County Republicans
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