The Unknown Bonanza Above the Black Hills
A rugged tale from Bismarck recaps the Bearpaw stampede hoax and a northern expedition led by Odell. It follows Rowback and Whetmore, their pursuit by Deadwood miners, and the discovery of rich diggings near Bearpaw Montana. The Bozeman Courier notes Heart Mountain rumors and fears monopolization.
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Bismanck
Avanat
Hilla
Fort Benton
Black Hills
Odell
Deadwood
Fincat
Mother Earth
Golden Caves
Rockieat
Frontieramen
Rowback
Whetmore
James Levy
Dr Baggs
Rowbeck
Baggs
Montana
Bismarck
Bozeman
Heart Mountain
Visiting editor voyages with wealth to New York
W. St. Kennard associate editor of the Wheatland Owl Necorder visited The Telegraph farm office this week aboard a special car. He carried a large portion of his earnings from California as he traveled to see relatives in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. St. Kennard
Wheatland
Owl
Indian Outrages and Civilizing Hypocrisy Highlighted
A long critique cites Gen Miles and others on Indian outrages against Nez Perce and the supposed civiliation project. It recalls George Nez Perce and White Bird factions, the father’s failed search, and reports of massacres, treaties broken, and violence by settlers and soldiers. It argues these acts fuel further conflict and expose claimed civilizing aims as hypocritical.
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Nez Perce
George
Miles
Nez
Canada
Sitting Bull
Joseph
Crook
Omaha Herald
Pope
Cincinnati
Sherman
Walla Walla Valley
Findley
McNall
Chef Joseph
Cheyennes at Spring Creek Report Scarce in Region
Ranch keeper H C McMakin visited town to relay Indian rumors from near Spring Creek. He described shooting an Indian in the stomach while hunting eight miles from the ranch, the assailant lunging for a scalp as others rode over a hill. He suspects Cheyenne involvement and a Fort Lincoln link.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. McMakin
Spring Creek
Mr. C
Fort Lincoln
Health officers report yellow fever outbreak and relief needs
Vicxisune reports fifty yellow fever cases in the city with rising totals and eleven new cases in twenty four hours. The Howard Association appeals for funds to aid the destitute as a citizens relief committee sets a camp near Monconnah station for removing the indigent sick.
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Vicxisune
Howard Association
Neodor A
Wloward Association
Citizens’ Relief Committee
Monconnah Station
Associated Press
Grenada
Keith County Nebraska Board Meets as Judge Resigns and Liquor License Granted
Keith County Nebraska Board of County Commissioners met at the courthouse on August 17 1878. Present were Commissioners Thomas Richardson and N E Gasmann. County Judge W F Gasman submitted his resignation which the board accepted. W P P St Clair was appointed to fill the vacancy after Gasman qualified and furnished bonds. The petition of William H Tucker for a malt liquor license was approved with bond. Various claims for commissioners fees witness and juror mileage were examined and allowed before adjourning to August 19 1878.
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Keith County
Nebraska
Ogallala
Board of
Court House
Thomas Richardson
N. E. Gasmann
F W. Gasman
W. P. P. St Clair
Gasmann
E. Gaamann
Wm.Gaslin
Owen Boyle
Wm. Kingsley
Frightened Hunters and a Postal Trial Tale
A wild tale describes Nimrods on the Belle Fourche river chasing Indians while claiming no fight. A separate note reports Johnny Moore, a Sidney postal clerk, on trial at Laramie City for stealing a $5 000 Canada money package, asserting innocence and seeking redress.
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Belle Fourche
Deadwood
Seventh Cavalry
Gibton
Gang of
Bolters
Johnny Moore
Sidney
Omaha Republican
Laramie City
Heavy cattle shippers Lynch and Callahan send beeves to Chicago
Among the heavy cattle shippers this week were Messrs. Lynch and Callahan. They dispatched a train of fine beeves to Chicago.
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Lynch and
Callahan
Chicago
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George G. Darrow
Official Paper
Cheyenne
Keith Cos
Jidney
Lovelock
Keee Hille Mall
Jack Hille Mall
Union Pacific Railroad
Sm, Inc
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Ballou
Ats Law
Bidney, Nebraska
J. W. Fowler
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Heisré Kane
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Mobreaks
Payne
Maya L. H. Livingston
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Lockwood Mouse
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Lea Aveet
Rove Street
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Ream Tincovk Co
Portland
Maine
Pioneer Tobacco CO
New York
Bostos
Meeps
Lambert Jenbalnk
Second Street
Sidney, Neb
Tarz & Co
Anguata
B. Danielson
Alfred
Baldry
Bidney
Atrest
John Cameron
Sayms
Hoss Street
Hank
Maceh and Maple Land
Miltivs Acrm
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Grand Rapids and Swedians Maly Ned Company
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W.w. Hughart
Grand Haplaus
Mich
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Pratt & Ferris
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Beast
Red Cloud Areney
Ridney
F. A. Beeler
Watchmaker & Jeweler
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Curran & Johnson
Carpenters & Builders
Myrtle Street
Joeln Zobel
Rose Street
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New York Sun
Deadwood Pioneer
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Board of County Commission
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John Vesch
Daniel McDonald
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