Movements and News From Fort Reno and Crook's Command
Weekly eater reports Gen Crook's wagon train moved from Fort Reno to Fort Fetterman under Adjutant General Williams. Pawnee scouts under Major North arrive at Sidney, to be armed and join Crook around Oct 20 from Bear Creek Indian Territory led by Liper and Walaschai. Hostile Indians are provisioned and watching Tongue River post, preferring peace but capable of years of fighting. Upper Missouri floods, streams overflow, hay crop likely to fail. Ute scouts deserting Crook lead to disarming them. Fort Steele orders pursuit and arms recovery, leaving six pistols.
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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 Own Action After Strychnine Dose
The wife of Capt J S Maynard a leading Colorado stock breeder died in Denver at 1 oclock yesterday from a strychnine dose taken at 7 am No cause has been ascertained for the act but a letter addressed to her husband now away from the city will likely explain her reasons for 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 from nervous prostration after learning of his accidental wounding. She had been slowly recovering from a long illness and died a few days ago, while he remained bedridden yet held her in his arms as she passed.
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M. J. Fitzgerald
Camp Robinson
Capt. Fitzgerald
Sitting Bull Strategy and Army Views on Crook
The piece notes Sitting Bull as a master of strategy and Indian diplomacy. It cites his peace gift to the Ree tribe and their ensuing pledge not to join the war. It also records General Crook’s critics, General Sherman’s defense of Crook, and disagreement among experts about Indian actions and agency reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bull
Napoleon
Ree
Recognition of non Wyoming Territory status sparks debate
The text questions whether a man familiar with Guy Thayer would refuse assistance as J L Pennington did, noting the petition was directed to Thayer and highlighting the deplorable fact of not being part of Wyoming Territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming Territory
Guy
Thayer
J. L. Pennington
Thayer Ascom
County Organization Hopes Plea to Governor
Citizens urge the Governor to address their petitions for county organization without delay. They note possible distractions but emphasize the urgency to remove restraints and begin local progress toward development and prosperity this year. The piece reflects a plea for gubernatorial action to advance regional interests.
Matrimonial Musings On Women Marriage And Westward Dreams
A satirical take on rumors that women marry more easily in the West. The piece ridicules suffrage debates and the idea of women seeking husbands by moving to Cheyenne. It lampoons lone women awaiting suitors and mocks rail travel as a route to marriage with ironic tone.
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Cheyenne
Luz
Condition of Crook's Command at Heart River
General Crook halted pursuit near Heart River after 32 days in harsh weather with minimal shelter. About 800 soldiers suffer scurvy fever and dysentery, with medical shortages and exposure. Fresh Sioux hunting parties are sighted daily as scouts pursue a fleeing target. one Sioux killed after a fifteen mile chase.
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Heart River
Bismarck
Crook
Gruard
Sherman and party tour Denver and Colorado by rail
Gen Sherman with Secretary of War Cameron and a large party visited Denver, receiving a serenade from the Governor's Guard. They rode a special train to Idaho and Central City via the Colorado Central railroad, returning to Denver to catch the west bound express to San Francisco. Sheridan is expected to arrive and may join a final Indian programme consultation.
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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 Officers Reach Omaha
The engineering officers assigned to re measure the Union and Central Pacific railroad lines have arrived in Omaha and will begin work immediately. The board is led by Capt. W. J. Twining with Capt. W. H. Huer, Capt. S. I. Gregory, Lt. B. D. Green, and Lt. J. B. Quinn. Captain Huer recently returned from works at Hell Gate in the East River, New York.
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Union
Twining
Gregory
United States
Central Pacific
Council Bluffs
Sacramento
Cal
Lieut
Quinn
Cheyenne
Green
Ogden
Capt
Ijiuer
Indian boundary survey and gold mining talk in the Hills
Captains Twining and Gregory survey the northern boundary with British officials while officers patrol the east. The article details Col. Manypenny and Col. Boone, Indian commission figures, their careers and treaties. It discusses Deadwood and Whitewood creeks with pay dirt, claim depths, possible wall rock, upcoming surveys, mills, and speculative mining profits, plus local notices and a town mood.
Recruiting Stopped After Army Order 2500 Enlisted
The Adjutant General halted all recruitment noting 2500 men authorized by Congress have already been enlisted. Fort Russell’s commanding officer received orders to enforce the stop. A second item reports an alliance proposed by Sitting Bull and details a Wisconsin letter about a convention of Potawatomi Menominee Chippewa and Winnebago leaders with a Sitting Bull delegation to oppose the United States.
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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 Cheyenne
The Conductor's Brotherhood Rocky Mountain Division No 43 elected officers for the coming year at a Cheyenne meeting led by W P Davis as C C and J Ward Boyles as secretary The Laramie City division reports harmonious progress and a Grand Convention is planned for Omaha in November with delegates named from divisions 46 and 43 The note mentions a U S Indian Agent and a possible council discussion.
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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
Red Cloud Agency plans talk on Indian Territory
Red Cloud Agency Nebraska September 13 A committee led by Bishop Whipple and Dr Daniels will travel to Spotted Tail tomorrow to present propositions to Brule leaders Two Strike Whirl Wind Spotted Tail will confer with Red Cloud Indians tonight and return tomorrow Spotted Tail reportedly favors moving discussions to the Indian Territory A full commission talk is expected Monday the 18th after both Agencies have had time to discuss the terms There has been no further contact since the initial meeting on the 7th
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Geo. W. Manypenny
Indian , Commission
Red Cloud
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
Colorado
Kentucky
Missouri
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
Red Cloud Agency
Neb
Bishop Whipple
Dr. Daniels
Indian Commission
Spotted Tail
Major Treward
Mr. Hinman
Indian Territory
Terry's Campaign Ends as Troops Withdraw From North
Turmoil of the northern campaign ends with Gen. Terry leaving the field. Sheridan counters orders to winter a cavalry regiment, delaying Sioux subjugation. Troops retreat toward Fort Ellis Fort Buford and McLean plan winter quarters as 22nd Infantry builds stockade at Glendive. expect mild clashes with hostiles before winter. Public notice of Sheridan’s brief north visit and future campaign plans follows.
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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 Rawlins Meeting
At Rawlins on Sept 16 1876 the Republican Territorial Convention met at 2 pm electing Herman Glascke temporary chair and W G Tonn as secretary. Forty delegates were present or by proxy. Col Downey was nominated but he declined in a letter read by H B Ramsey. The vote to nominate was reconsidered and the convention adjourned to Rawlins to reconvene at the chairman’s call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Col. Downey
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Europe
Texas
Dakota
Black Trills
Pacific Railroad
Black Hills
Whitewood Creek
Deadwood Creek
Whitewood Creeks
Deadwood
Bill Nye
Laramie
Charley Turck
Joslin & Park
Western Union Jones
Hayes
Wheeler
Tilden
Hendricks
Lanier
Colorado Industrial Association
Denver Pacific Railway
Henry Bews
The
Herald
James C. Bridgman
United States Indian Agent
P. H. Sheridan
Col. M. W. Sheridan
Maj. Gillis
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