Weekly Ceater and Odds and Ends From the West
Robert M. Walker sues the Sheriff of Sweetwater county for 10000. Sitting Bull’s commission heads toward Canada as Indian chiefs depart Omaha. Chinamen leave Denver en route north and west. Tax rate in Sweetwater set at 25 mills. New water pipes laid along trenches. A granite tomb door weighs nine tons at Brigham Young’s tomb. Deputies shoot while arresting Utah convicts. Irish and Catholics plan Greeley county colonization. Mrs Leary killed when her carriage overturns. two children survive. Wood’s cattle move toward Rawhide Creek. sunburnt slanders noted. Sitting Bull reporters travel with the commission. Theft by a worker at Golden. a horse taken. Slender’s venomous remark provokes sharp jest. Cheap John outfits push Sidney advertising and freight schemes. Moral urges shipments via Cheyenne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert M. Walker
Sweetwater County
Washington
Omaha
Gen. Bradley
Denver
Brigham Young
Penitentiary of
Utah
Henneferville
Echo City
Greeley County
United States
Ball
van Tassell
Rawhide Creek
P. H. Leary
Train Thieves Strike Railway. Reward Posted Across Route
Large posters offering ten thousand dollars for capture of robbers and return of money were printed within hours of the deed and distributed along rail and stage lines. Gen. Bradley has sent hundreds of cavalry and Indian soldiers. civil authorities from Sidney to North Platte organize horsemen. the public hopes Indians overtake and kill the band. One express messenger Miller injured. Watterson’s watch recovered. A telegraph instrument was found damaged near Big Springs and a trail leads ten miles from there to a hidden box with twenty thousand dollars in coin and a half of an old handkerchief used as a mask. The robbers divided the loot and scattered toward the northland. The pursuit grows difficult. betting rests on the Indians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hills
Bradley
Camp Robinson
Sidney
North Platte
Miller
Ogden
Cheyenne
Omaha
Patterson
Watterson
Big Springs
Northland
Official Count of Laramie County Election Returns
The county returning board met at the courthouse to canvass last general election votes. After sparring between attorneys, returns from precincts were counted and certificates of election issued to Swan, Draper, Dyer, Haas, Keller for council and Coad, Davis, Fogle song, Glover, Hamma, Telphenstine, McKay, Ryan, Tracy for the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loeb
Jno
Slaughter
C. F. Miller
Laramie County
Messrs
Swan
Draper
Dyer
Haas
Keller
House of Representatives
Coad
Davis
Foglesong
Glover
Hamma
Telphenstine
McKay
Ryan
Tracy
Fire destroys stable on 20th street injuring horse
Fire broke out yesterday afternoon at approximately 4 30 in the stable of Henry Helphenstine on 20th street after local youths had loitered nearby. The Hook and Ladder company battled flames, a neighboring barn used by Surveyor General David also burned, and a horse perished in the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Helphenstine
20Th Street
Hook & Ladder
Bucket Brigade
David
Stable fire causes loss for Trelphenstine
It was taken away immediately. Mr. Trelphenstine had a large stash of hay and grain burned along with a fine saddle and new harness. His loss is about $500. It is believed the gang of boys mentioned fired the stable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trelphenstine
The Hayden Survey Prospect in Western Wyoming
The Hayden Survey reports potential in Western Wyoming with rich mining sites and abundant water and timber. They predict future mining agriculturists and stock raisers will diversify a growing population. Indians are removed, and the country is free of hostilities for settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Mississippi
Omaha Bridge Trains to Cross Missouri via New Spans
The Omaha Bridge Trains began crossing the Missouri at Omaha over a temporary Howe truss bridge yesterday. The iron spans are shaping up and to be completed in about six weeks, then installed in place of the Howe truss. Estimated cost for the two new spans is about $250,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Omaha
Play House From Tag Idea Among Eddy Street Girls
A group of girls on Eddy street proposed a pretend house game after a game of tag. The scheme involved Mrs Brown and her family, calling on her and her husband, discussing their looks and child illnesses, and ending with polite visits and a mock critique of Mrs Brown. The passage ends with a proverb about gender roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddy Street
Mary
Mrs. Brown
Julia
Elk Rampage Pleases Fort Laramie Watchers
A massive elk burst from cover in the Platte bottom and charged the Fort Laramie parade ground. A pack of dogs pursued it as officers and civilians mounted a two hour chase, dogs were killed or injured, and the elk escaped to graze on the plains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Laramie
Platte
Goring
Not a General Yet The Chimney Code Triggers Kansas City Mock Title
A well known Kansas citizen visiting the city is mistaken for a general due to a local joke about chimneys indicating ranks. The man denies any military title while the host boasts of three chimneys signifying general status. The discussion satirically exposes a martial state sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Aemia
Iansas
Hayford on the Rampage in Cheyenne Feud
A tirade targets Hayford and The Leader with western editorials from a Cheyenne city feud. The piece accuses Hayford of malicious schemes against Laramie County, condemns his actions toward Cheyenne residents, and ends with a harsh personal attack describing him as an opium eater whose days are numbered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayford
Sentinel
Cheyenne
Laramie County
Pioneer Journal
Big Horn prospecting reports and Indian danger
The letter from the Big Horn describes low river levels halting boat traffic and several boats stranded on sand-bars. Prospecting results include good placer claims on Little Man's Creek and farms, but Indians forced a retreat. A rider notes mossy farming lands and plans to winter before attacks. Also recounted is a Sierra Nevada case where a seed sprouted from a man’s ear, growing leaves and threatening brain damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Horn
Yellowstone Kelly
Tongue River
Omaha
Little Man’s Creek
Cheyenne
I. D
Thompson
Morris Creek
Sierra Nevada Mountains
Ile
Mr. Thompson
Military Court Martial Convened at Fort McNinney
The general court martial will convene at Fort McNinney in the W T district on September 24 or soon after for trial of prisoners. Captains Ferris and Devin plus Lieutenants Bubb Norris O'Brien Howland and others comprise the detailing along with a judge advocate. Also notices Cmdr Odell's duty termination is revoked and he must report to the Medical Director for termination of services. The piece ends with an advertisement for Glenn's Sulphur Soap and Hill's Hair Dye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Devin
9Th Infantry
Omaha Barracks
R. W. Odell
Carp
Tat Creek
Department
Fort McNinney
W.T
Samuel P. Ferris
4Th Infantry
John W. Bubb
Butler D. Price
M. Wood
John J. O’brien
William I. Norris
Carver Howland
Dooley's Yeast Powder Praised In Ad Phrases
Readers laud Dooley's Yeast Powder with enthusiastic quotes about its baking powder quality. Praise emphasizes perfection and exceptional results, suggesting strong consumer approval.
Thirteen Thieves Roar Through Big Springs Train Heist
The Big Springs Nebraska train robbery details the engineer George Vroman and express messenger Charles Miller both recount brutal robberies on the ill fated train. Robbers seized valuables including 65000 in specie and 400 in currency while threatening the crew and passengers. Patterson conductor describes dodging, guarding, and warning passengers including Mrs Stanford as the gang fled toward Julesburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tor
Big Springs
Nebraska
George Vroman
Vroman
Charles Miller
Julesburg
North Platte
Barnhart
Miller
Ogden
Cheyenne
Omaha
Joe
Patterson
Miler
M. M. Patterson
Darkey
Jack Brophy
Laramie
Ile
Stanford
California
Ogalalla
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Golden
Colo
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Ife
Brinkerhoft
John
Deadwood
Trail of the
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Corey
la ” Draper
Murrin
Preshaw
Taylor
Felete
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Stevens
Isle Siege
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Swift
Tracy Cee
Kansas Pacific
Leavenworth
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