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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1878
Page
2
The piece surveys leaders and factions, noting a Bosnian insurgent leader, Dakota statehood drives, petitions by Matt Carpenter, a Maine greenback surge influencing national politics, and calls for stronger federal action against mail robberies on the Union Pacific rail line with appeals to use the army to protect the mails and suppress outlaws.
The right beginning describes a organized band menacing the Union Pacific in the western territory. They have attempted to derail passenger trains and engaged in shootouts with a sheriff's posse. Detectives and armed guards guard trains to prevent accidents. General Superintendent Clark seeks military aid from Gov Hoyt and Jay Gould after reports of a planned large raid near Elk Mountain or east of Green River.
Gov. Hoyt reports no telegraphic reply from Gen. Sheridan on Sept 10 request for military aid to protect U S mails in Wyoming. War department telegram suggests dispatch of troops to cooperate with federal and territorial officers against desparado bands along Union Pacific railroad and Cheyenne Black Hills stage, urging response.
The Leader receives daily circulars from makers of pianos organs sewing machines patent medicines pistols rifles and many other items offering cash and two column ads as payment for space. Publishers claim the generosity is magnified by the industry’s hope to support the paper while critics warn of quid pro quo optics.
A Wilson resident outlines how London Hair Color Restorer cured his wife’s dry tetter scalp and hair thinning. He says the product restored color and stopped shedding, prompting others to order bottles. Available at 75 cents from druggists with Dr Swayne & Son as proprietors and listed wholesale agents. Also sold in Cheyenne. A polishing soap is promotionally noted.
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