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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1882
Page
8
The column lists varied 1882 notes from Fort Collins Laramie and Cheyenne including political clubs riots and social events. It records M M Towne Thornburg house plans river coal finds and Y M C A expansions while noting mail routes and public works such as stamps mills and new churches.
The Uintah Chieftain notes non-committal stance on delegate question while backing Hon. M. E. Post for congress. Editors state Post will win western counties by overwhelming majorities and deserve re-election to Washington for faithful service.
The Sweetwater Gazette commends The Iron M. E. Post for two years of duty and diligence and asks where a man with true public spirit would vote for Post's opponent, hoping none in Sweetwater county forgets his proven commitment.
The Denver & New Orleans railroad extension to Colorado Springs is being laid at about half a mile daily. Colonel Fisher has left the Union Pacific but stays with the Denver Times, while H. H. Clark, Union Pacific general manager, shows signs of strain from eight months of effort and may need a temporary break for health.
A compact note lists several Wyoming newspapers including The Press of the Territory and the Laramie Sentinel, naming Meldrum with mixed commentary. It references titles such as Post-Uinta Chieftain Sweet Water Gazette Rawlins Democrat Rawlins Journal Laramie Link Cheyenne Leader and Meldrum-Boomerang.
The text notes Meldrum has been nominated by the Republican party for delegate in congress and that his acquaintance in the county is limited to a few Evans ton leaders. Captain Palmer of Plattsmouth Nebraska travels eastward, works as an insurer adjuster, and reports mining interest and oil discoveries in Wyoming Montana Clark's Fork region.
The Sun defends its stance on Mr. Meldrum's record and the lottery bill while noting earlier Democratic opposition. The paper asserts that intelligent voters are not to be misled by gauzy statements and recalls its historical role in condemning Meldrum's actions in the matter.
Deputy Sheriff Richmond sought Frank Cornish in jail for the Mrs Curless murder near the Sun Dance mountains. Sheriff Belding refused extradition to Spearfish for a Wyoming trial, fearing a fatal final sentence amid strong local hatred for the suspect. Railroads halted Colorado tourist tickets from Union Pacific, AT&SF, and Burlington.
A Letter from Pine Bluffs dated Oct 21 reports the editor noting Pine Bluffs has about forty clean votes for Post and none for Mel drum, attributed to local sentiment and political leanings.
Public response to the LeapER is strong with wide subscription growth in Cheyenne county and throughout the territory, indicating broad reader support for the paper.
The Laramie Sentinel notes that in nearly fourteen years of publishing here there has rarely been a general election without J. W. Meldrum as a candidate for some office.
The Leader clarifies that it did not deem the Sun a worthy party mouthpiece, only that the Sun printed arguments against Mr. Post which the Leader had answered. The paper apologizes to republicans offended by the suggestion.
Rev A B Banks declines to run for school superintendent on the democratic ticket stating religion is higher than politics and he would not place his congregation against the republican candidate. His nomination occurred without his consent, a situation his supporters deem regrettable.
The city announces the completion of the telephone line to Cheyenne and its thorough operation. The service is free today for all users as official congratulatory notices pass over the wire.
The 15 year old bicyclist from Laramie rode solo to town yesterday about 1 PM after leaving at 8 AM. He faced headwinds over the hill and arrived tired but in good shape. He plans to return on Tuesday.
In a local political note the Journal states that Mr. Post secured Soldier Springs for Laramie City after Fort Sanders was abandoned by the government. The piece calls for strong local support for Post against a rival resident of Laramie City who is accused of little service and of drawing fees from the county treasury far exceeding his taxes.
The Carbon Journal notes Hon. M. E. Post arrived unannounced in Rawlins and was welcomed by a cross‑partisan delegation, while rival Jack Meldrum lingered five days in town amid reports of Republican doubts over his lottery bill stance.
Sherman Wyoming hosts Powder River Cattle Company plan to slaughter about 100 to 125 head daily and ship dressed beef by rail to New England and Middle states. The venture relies on dry high elevation climate to preserve meat without freezing, avoiding live transport costs while aiming for year round shipments.
Street and building progress reported in Cheyenne. Inter Ocean area pipes and a large heating plant show steam fixtures. EH Slack residence exterior finishing. Voorhees family occupying Ferguson street home. Wyoming Copper and Standard company structures advance with coke house oil house engine components. Stebbins & Post bank praised for granite columns. Seventeenth street renovations improve sidewalks. Train siding work begins for oil and Electric Light engine houses.
A child named Jacky Meldrum sits in the sun crying about an unseen loss tied to The Pattee lottery stock. An elder counsels him to brace, wipe his eyes, and consider the consequences of his actions.
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