Notable 1876 Eistedfodd and political musings in Cheyenne
A miscellany of topics includes notes on famous figures like Beecher and Tilden, a Philadelphia peace official, and the London Times critique. It mentions Brigham Young health, portraits in the Royal Academy, and the proposed Kas Howe statue. The piece covers a mix of humor, politics, and invention martyrdom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brigham Young
Royal Academy
J. J. Dearborn
Missouri Pacific Railroad
St. Louis
Ienricus Selyns
Brooklyn
Tilden
Walter
London ‘Times
Persia
Turkey
New York World
New York
Washington Monument
New York Central Park
Kas Howe
Rochester
Stage Drivers’ League
Thimonier
France
Winter campaign against the Sioux outlined by Crook
A veteran observer reports Gen. Crook plans vigorous winter operations against Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse. Crook will march from Fort Reno into the Big Horn and Powder River country with Miles and Mackenzie, using Fort Reno and Tongue river depots for supplies while pursuing hostiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crook
Sitting Bull
Crazy Morse
Deadwood
Fort Reno
von Hermann
Fourth Infantry
Forth Bridger
Bishop
Fort Hartsuff
Camp Brown
Lieut
Quinn
Pollock
Fort Laramie
Fort Fetterman
Medicine Bow
Big Worn
Powder River
Buffalo Ranges
Yellowstone
Tongue River
Miles
Gray Fox
Vee Croek
Fetterman
Black Hills
Mackenzie
Port Reno
Crazy Horse
Indian Situation at Ft Sully Sparks Sioux Threats
Reports from Fort Sully describe orders to disarm Sioux near the post met with open defiance. Bull Eagle threatens to kill the garrison. 400 Brules and many Cheyennes join the hostiles. Scouts place Siouxs within ninety miles of Sully with strength to overwhelm the northwest if unchecked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Sully
Bull Eagle
Sully
Buell
Sitting Bull
Treaty Negotiations at Spotted Tail Agency
A Sioux council at Spotted Tail Agency Neb signed a treaty after hours of talks led by Col Boone. Spotted Tail voiced mistrust of prior promises, urged goods and land terms, and called for peace with minimal armed force. The gathering featured speakers including Gen Gaylord and Bishop Whipple, with signatures completed shortly after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spotted Tail Agency
Neb
Sidney Neb
Col. Boone
Red Cloud
Spotted
Tail
Norse Creek
Gen. Maynadier
White River
Missouri
Whitestone
Missouri River
Gen
Wandever
Swift Bear
Spotted Tail
Indian Territory
Washington
Bishop Whipple
Hinman
Good
Gaylord
E. W. Raymond
Raymond
Red Dog
Ifereupon
Red Cloud Agency
Kill em d them in wartime CT Democrat quote
A Connecticut Democratic politician faced with wartime conscription threats declared he would kill the provost marshal’s guard and not let any government pass his threshold. He also boasted he would prevent colored citizens from voting the Republican ticket, signaling heavy party does not protect minority rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wamburg
South Carolina
Mississippi
Georgia
Aiken County
S. C
Rouse’s Point
Democratic Party of the
South
Spartanburg S. C
Stampton
Scott Lord
Connecticut
Copperhead
Colorado Politics in the Centennial State
The Colorado political scene is heated as Republicans and Democrats rally nightly crowds to support candidates. Allegations of backroom trading surface within the GOP, while Democrats mount a vigorous if desperate challenge. Election day is near with predictions of a mixed party victory and Wyoming observers wishing the right prevail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Centennial State
Samuel
Republican Party
U. S. Senate
Guy
Routt
Wyoming
The Independent Paper Ideal and a Help Wanted Notice
A satirical letter argues editors must show independence by avoiding and condemning flippant attacks. It praises mature editors who resist public clamor and personalities. The notice calls for a neat, tidy, industrious girl for general housework at the Time Leader office.
Democratic County Convention in Cheyenne October 7 1876
The Democrats of Laramie County convene at City Hall Cheyenne on Saturday October 7 1876 at 2 PM to select twelve delegates for the Territorial Convention in Cheyenne on October 9 1876 and to nominate a candidate for Delegate in Congress and county officers. Representation is apportioned by voting precincts in the county. H. Mineer, Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laramie County
Cheyenne
Delegates
Fort Laramie
Tees
Cotton Pine Bluffs
Cheyenne Penne Penne
Rimiche
Upper Horse Creek
Horse Creek
Newicked Pole Creek
Public School Visit Praises Cheyenne Faculty and Facilities
A visiting party toured Cheyenne Public School led by Principal Prof. N. B. Stark and Assistant Prof. C. N. Wells. The five departments under Stark Wells Williams Dunlevy White boast 268 pupils enrolled, 254 present, with well ventilated rooms, new desks from A H Andrews & Co, and weekly rhetorical exercises. Stark and staff are praised as highly competent, with full course plans to be published later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. B. Stark
C. N. Wells
Stark
Wells
Denver
Marietta Williams
Dunlevy
Ella White
TH Leader
Aa. H. Andrews & Co
Chicago
Ill
West
Cheyenne
Wyoming Waifs In Evanston and Laramie News Bites
The Age notes Evanston Lumbering Co employs thirty to forty men cutting logs for next year’s drive. Twelves shows apples from Utah county weighing over a pound and up to sixteen inches in circumference. Laramie reports a livery ride mishap near the river, saved by brewery workers. Nellie Dougherty found dead at her home after heavy drinking. Rawlins court scene features a German trying to pressure a guest landlord, earning a quip on gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evanston Lumbering Co
Twelves
Utah County
Utah
Evanston
Laramie City
Laramie
Nellie Dougherty
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Dender
H. Glators
Wyomenk
Indiana
Boone County
Minnesota
Henry Ward Beecher
Plymouth
Yale
London
Proctor Knott
Conrad Jennings
America
Philadelphia
Charles Howard Malcom
Second Baptist Church
Newport
R. I
American Peace Society
Iis
Freehold
N. J
Maryland
Pennsylvania
General Crook Sureto
Ft, Sully
Wiseacres
Dawtd
H. Mineer
Rawlins
Phiz
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