Wagon train moves from Fort Reno to Fort Fetterman amid frontier tensions
Gen. Crook’s wagon train at Fort Reno is ordered to Fort Fetterman. Pawnee scouts under Major North arrive at Sidney and will join Crook around Oct 20. Hostile tribes, led by Liper and Walaschai, are wary but open to peace negotiations. Upper Missouri floods from two weeks of rain, threatening hay crops. Crook’s Ute scouts have been disarmed after desertion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crook
Fort Reno
Fort Fetterman
General Williams
Major North
Sidney
Bear Creek
Indian Territory
Liper
Walaschai
Bismarck
Tongue River
Missouri
Fort Sully
Fort Steele
Union Pacific
Denver Lady Dies by Her Own Action
The wife of Capt. J. S. Maynard, a leading Colorado stock breeder, died in Denver at 1 o'clock yesterday from a dose of strychnine taken at 7 am. No cause has been ascertained, but a letter to her absent husband will likely explain the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Maynard
Colorado
Denver
McDaniels
Molle
Cerito
Malle
Aubrey
Geo. Summerfield
Newell
Maggie Louise
Rosa
Fannie Garrattson
Garrettson
Harry
LA Petite Izzie
Miss Martin
Frank
Carrie Lavarnis
Montague
Linzie Harmon
The Sad Death of Mrs Fitzgerald at Camp Robinson
Capt. M J Fitzgerald mourns as his wife dies days after news of his accidental wounding. She had been slowly recovering from a long illness and suffered nervous prostration upon hearing of the accident. He, bedbound, asked to hold her as she breathed her last, enduring the final farewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Fitzgerald
Camp Robinson
Capt. Fitzgerald
Sitting Bull’s Strategy and General Crook’s Campaign
An analysis of Sitting Bull as a diplomat and strategist notes his subtle influence and a peace-made pact with the Ree. It contrasts General Crook’s contested tactics with General Sherman’s praise, while admitting agency perspectives vary on distant campaigns and Indian disturbances.
Recognition of Wyoming Territory status and Thayer’s aid
The text contends that recognizing Wyoming Territory status is deplorable and questions whether Thayer would refuse aid as stubbornly as J L Pennington, noting that all know the petition was directed to Thayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming Territory
Guy
Thayer
J. L. Pennington
Thayer Ascom
Call for County Organization Aid From Governor
Citizens urge the Governor to act promptly on petitions for county organization. They express hope he addresses the matter soon, accusing no personal censure but requesting removal of restraints so the county can begin development and opportunities this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota
Black Trills
Matrimonial Musings on Women Seeking Western Marriages
A satirical column mocks rumors that women in eastern hamlets marry more easily, contrasting depots and the Cheyenne westward lure with suffrage debates. It lampoons perceived female eagerness to wed and the idea of leaving home for a partner in a new land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Luz
Condition of Crook's Command at Heart River
General Crook halted pursuit 100 miles from Bismarck because troops are worn by exposure starvation and hardship. Thirty two days with minimal shelter and scarce medical supplies have weakened about 800 soldiers. Milder weather has reduced mortality. Sioux hunting parties leave fresh traces daily while Crook lacks gear to press the chase. one Sioux killed after a 15 mile pursuit. Eight Sioux plus a pony were fired upon by eleven scouts on September 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heart River
Bismarck
Crook
Gruard
Sherman in Denver on western trip with Cameron party
Gen Sherman and party including Secretary of War Cameron and family arrived at the Grand Central hotel in Denver Wednesday. The Governor's Guard serenaded them and Sherman spoke briefly from the hotel balcony. They rode a special train to Idaho and Central City via the Colorado Central Railroad and planned to return to Denver and depart for San Francisco by morning express. It is expected Gen Sheridan may join for talks on the Indian programme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Sherman
J. D. Cameron
W. T. Sherman
Sherman
I. F E. Sherman
T. B. Sherman
Cameron
J. Cameron
Burnside
F. W. Greene
Colorado Central Railroad
Clear Creek Caion
Idaho
Central City
Denver
San Francisco
Pacific Railroad Re-Measurement Delegation Reaches Omaha
The detail of engineer officers assigned to re measure the Union and Central Pacific railroad lines has arrived in Omaha and will start work immediately. The board includes Capt. W. J. Twining as chief, Capt. W. H. Huer, Capt. S. I. Gregory, First Lieut. B. D. Green, and First Lieut. J. B. Quinn. Captain Huer recently worked at Hell Gate in the East River, New York.
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Union
Indian boundary survey and gold boom in Black Hills
Captains Twining and Gregory survey the northern U S boundary with British officials while others defend the east. The party measures old Union and Central Pacific lines from Council Bluffs to Sacramento, following the original track. Col Manypenny and Col Boone lead Indian affairs, with long histories in Ohio politics and Colorado claims. Reports describe Deadwood and Whitewood creeks, pay-dirt depths, and looming mills. a projected treaty with Sioux, winter safety, and rising mining optimism. Local notes mention Bill Nye’s telegraph role, Hayes Wheeler support, fair premiums in Denver, and buried gold fortunes in the Hills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deadwood
Colorado
Bill Nye
Laramie
Charley Turck
Joslin & Park
Western Union Jones
Hayes
Wheeler
Tilden
Hendricks
Ogden
Lanier
Colorado Industrial Association
Denver
Denver Pacific Railway
Henry Bews
Omaha
The
Herald
Recruiting Halted and Alliance Pitched by Sitting Bull
The Adjutant General ordered recruitment stopped at 2 500 men authorized by Congress. Fort Russell commanding officer instructed. A letter from Agent Bridgman in Wisconsin notes rumors of a convention by Menomenees Chippewas Potawatomi and Winnebago to meet Sitting Bull and discuss joining against the United States with no details reaching the Indian Bureau yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adjutant General of the Army
Congress
Fort Russell
Indian Bureau
Bridgman
Wisconsin
Krnusnena
Wis
J. Q. Saurin
Wisconsin River
Sitting Bull
United States
Conductor's Brotherhood Officers Elected in Rocky Mountain Division
James C Bridgman reports on tribal council talk while Cheyenne hosts a Conductor's Brotherhood meeting. Rocky Mountain Division No 43 elected W P Davis as C C and other officers J Ward Boyles secretary S J Smith treasurer W L Seeley J C C with full confidence in leadership. Laramie City division forms and benefits members as Grand Convention planned in Omaha with delegates named for the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conductor's Brotherhood, Rocky Mountain Division No. 43
Cheyenne
W. P. Davis
C. C
Wm. Woodruff
J. Ward Boyles
Secy
S. J. Smith
W. L. Seeley
C.D. Roberts
A.M. Sada
K. Sharpless
Laramie City
Omaha
California
Phillips
Laramie Division
Rocky Mountain Division
Indian Commission to present propositions at Spotted Tail Agency
Red Cloud Agency Neb Sept 13 Today a committee of Bishop Whipple and Dr Daniels was appointed by the Indian Commission to go to Spotted Tail tomorrow and submit propositions to the Indians on Friday Major Treward and Mr Hinman to accompany them They will rejoin the Commission here Saturday Spotted Tail Two Strike and Whirl wind from Brule tribe are here and council with Red Cloud Indians this evening Spotted Tail reportedly favors going to the Indian Territory Talk expected Monday the 18th indicating a definite stance after full discussion at both agencies The commission has not spoken with the Indians since the first meeting on the 7th
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cloud Agency
Neb
Bishop Whipple
Dr. Daniels
Indian Commission
Spotted Tail
Major Treward
Mr. Hinman
Red Cloud
Indian Territory
Campaign closes as Terry withdraws from northern campaign
Gen Terry evacuates the field with most troops returning home or wintering at Tongue River. 400 men of Fifth and Twenty-Second Infantry stay north. Gen Sheridan delays wintering cavalry, plans renewed action with Crook and cantonment north of Fort Fetterm an. Sheridan and staff head north after brief visit. The dispatch notes limited success and mounting hardships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Buford
Yellowstone
Bismark
Terry
Tongue River
Montana
7Th Infantry
2Nd Cavalry
Gibbon
Fort Ellis
Stanley Trail
Big Horn Country
Prairies
Glendive Creek
Fort Lincoln
St. Paul
Sheridan
Dans
Western Union Telegraph Office
Little Phil
Fort Laramie
Phillips’ Ranche
Gen. Crook
Fort Fetterman
Downey Nominated for Congress. Declines at Adjournment
Rawlins Sept 16 1876 The Republican Territorial Convention opened with 40 delegates present or represented. Col S W Downey was placed in nomination for delegate to Congress but he declined in a letter read to the body. A Territorial Central Committee was appointed and the convention adjourned to meet again at Rawlins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Downey
Rawlins
RE. P. Snow
Territorial Central Committee
Herman Glascke
W. G. Tonn
W. W. Corlett
Walter Sinclair
Congress
W. Downey
H. B. Ramsey
Albany County
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Wyoming
Bull
Napoleon
Ree
Europe
Texas
Pacific Railroad
Twining
Gregory
Central Pacific
Council Bluffs
Sacramento
Cal
Lieut
Quinn
Green
Capt
Ijiuer
Geo. W. Manypenny
Indian , Commission
St. Clairsville
Western Hemisphere
Columbus
Sam Medary
Ohio Statesman
Board of Bank Commissioners
Ohio
Board of Public Works
Pierce
Buchanan
Tom Benton
Kansas
Nebraska
Col. Manypenny
Albert G. Boone
Daniel Boone
Kentucky
Col. Boone
Marais Des Cygnes
Rocky Mountain Country
Wm. H. Ashley
Robert Campbell
St. Louis
Galena
Arkansas
Bent’s Fort
White Beard
Texan
Ben. Bridger
Carson
Gobey
Fremont
Black Hills
Whitewood Creek
Deadwood Creek
Whitewood Creeks
James C. Bridgman
United States Indian Agent
P. H. Sheridan
Col. M. W. Sheridan
Maj. Gillis
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