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Cheyenne Daily Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1887

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Fire destroys Pennypacker barrel factory in Philadelphia

W G Pennypacker's extensive Philadelphia barrel factory burned yesterday. Joliet Stel of Joliet posted notices that their rolling mill will close on December 23 indefinitely. Samuel Spencer elected president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad at a salary of about 25000 a year. Robert Garret received 4000 a year. The state Democratic club of San Francisco plans a special committee to seek support from leading Democrats in Washington for bringing the national Democratic convention to that city.

W. G. Pennypacker Philadelphia Joliet Stel Company Joliet Samuel Spencer Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Robert Garret State Democratic Club San Francisco Washington

Bank statement shows reserve up and deposits down in New York

The weekly report records a reserve gain of 364 475 dollars and a 2 473 400 dollar loan decline, with specie up 212 800 and deposits down 2 081 900. Circulation drops 10 000 and excess reserves sit at 5 481 250 dollars above the 25 percent requirement.

New York

Continental Life Insurance seeks receiver in Connecticut

The insurance commissioner asked the superior court to appoint a receiver for Continental Life Insurance. The company shows January 1 liabilities of 2,000,000 and assets of 1,200,000, with conditions described as worse now. The hearing is set for the 22nd inst.

Conn Continental Life Insurance Company

Trial in Whelan killing: O'Leary guilty sentenced

The trial of seven men indicted for the Whelan murder proceeded with a verdict of guilty against O'Leary and four other prisoners. O'Leary received ten years imprisonment, the others seven years.

Sunday Services in Cheyenne Churches Listed

A Cheyenne Sunday notices list shows multiple churches with service times. Scandinavians Lutheran holds 3:30 pm devotion. First Baptist at 11 am and 7 pm. First Congregational 11 am and 7 pm with 12:15 pm Sabbath school. South Side Church morning and evening meetings. St. Mark's with 11 am and 7:30 pm services. German church 4 pm. First Presbyterian 11 am and 7 pm. Episcopal 11 am and 7 pm with communion.

Y. M New Association Scandinavian Lutheran Church A. J. Beckman City Hall First Baptist Church W. J. Stearns Jesus First Congregational Church A. W. Williams South Side Church J. G. Lange Young Peoples Society of Christian Kod Savor St. Mark's Church Geo. C. Rafter BE Talbot Ubr Halle Rome Werden Vaater Paulos R. Field King Christ Episcopal Church

Denver man Ferrys shot by an assailant named Berckein

At the Denver hall of the chamber of deputies M Ferry was shot by Aubertin, later identified as Berckein a 20 year old who says he is part of a twenty man revolutionary band. The chest wound proved minor and Ferry returned home on foot. A bulletin calls the chest injury a contusion.

Panta M. Ferry Aubertin Chamber of Deputies Merry Goblet Ferry Anbertin Berckein Ani Furey Trelat

Quarrels Erupt After Assassination Attempt in Pants Chamber

In Pants on Dec 10 heated clashes between Moderates and Radicals followed an attempted life attack on Ferry. Rouvier accused the icam of praising violence and duels are feared after several duels were threatened. In Denver a U S court ruling favored J C Henry et al against Travelers Insurance over old Denver Tribune stock and state properties valued at over a million dollars.

Pants Ferry Rouvier Icam Denver Dee United States Brewer J. C. Henry Et al Travelers’ Insurance Company of Hartford Ecase Denver Tribune Republican San Luis Valley

Train Robbery Near Sterne Rock Reported

Information from Sterne Rock says a northbound St. Louis Arkansas and Texas train was halted by masked men near the town last night. The robbers took valuables from the express car but did not attempt to rob passenger coaches. Officers with bloodhounds pursued the culprits as they fled. Authorities expect capture hourly as search continues.

Sterne Rock St. Louis, Arkansas & Texas Road

Dempsey Knocks Reagan Out In Twelve Rounds

Hunter's Port New York reports that James Dempsey defeated Reagan Haghton in a boxing match on December 10, delivering a knockout at the end of the twelfth round.

Hunter's Port N, Y Ti Ia Pemipsey Regan Haghton Long Island Dempsey Reagan

Anarchist Benefit Held at Turner Hall With Dancing and Beer

The first anarchist benefit entertainment took place at Turner Hall on the north side this evening. It featured empasties and dancing with beer. Socialist St. J. Morgan announced there would be no speeches despite the program, noting the crowd’s mood and the unfolding event.

Carcano Dees North Side Turner Ball ST. J. Morgan

Waiting for the Verdict in Harper Trial

The Harper trial closes as jury deliberates after long testimony and a judge charge. Both sides rest. the defense and prosecution offered limited input. Judge Jackson delivers a 1 hour 50 minute charge, noting admissions and directing verdict timing for Monday morning.

Cincinnati Harper Maj Blackburn Jackson

The Mexican Bandit Hernal Threatens Government Efforts

Dec 10 report states Hernal and his bandit army have killed about 2000 people and destroyed over 100 towns. The Mexican government mobilizes troops from Sonora and Sinaloa and calls on citizens to pursue the outlaws.

Novaes Aria Exican Hernal Boreal Bia Itis Sonora Sinaloa

Cattle Market Slows as Prices Fall and Demand Dims

Special Dispatch from Lecompte Louisiana reports slow cattle trade with prices down. Receipts exceed demand. buyers seek about 10 percent concessions from last week. Fancy fed Herefords bring higher figures, while common cattle, cows, and bulls sell near year’s lows. Sheep show early strength but slip as supplies rise with Montana and Wyoming lots often at 3.40 to 3.85.

New York Texas Montana Wyoming

Coal Carriage Disaster At Waddell Shaft

A coal carriage with ten miners descends 300 feet at Waddell's shaft when rope slackens. The carriage crashes to the pit bottom, four men killed and the rest seriously injured. Also reports executions and a Duluth boxing draw involving Sid Donas and Connors.

Witkespanne Dee Waddell's Shaft

Senate chairmanship changes announced after caucus

Washington announces principal changes in senate committee chairs. Dolph replaces Harrison on foreign relations. Mitchell Cowen and Quay move to post offices and post roads. Democrats gain eight minor chairmanships, one more than last Congress, caucus set for Monday.

Washinoton Senate Palmer Agriculture Hale Chase Civil Service Frye Commerce Quay Civil Service Far Well Stockbridge Mississippi Hawley Stewart Weller Mitchell Sea Matone

Restaurant keeper fined for minor offense in Waaninoron

Judee Snell of the police court fined George W. Harvey, a restaurant keeper, for an offense connected with serving a colored lawyer named Owlett in Bogland. The exact details are unclear from the report.

Waaninoron Judee Snell Police Court George W. Harvey Wee Owlett

Readers submit rival lists of the ten greatest novels

The Leaper debate on the ten best novels continues with readers sending their own top tens. Contributors name works from Hugo to Bulwer Lytton and Dickens, with favorites including Les Miserables and Ivanhoe and notes on how literature shapes thought and character.

Curvenne Leanen Indiana Fielding Tom Jones David Ce Dickens the Newoowen the Newoowen,’ Thackeray Bracebridge Hall Teving Vanity Pair Thackeray Zanoni Huber Lytton Jane Eyre Charlotte Bronte House” of Seven Gables Hawthorne Jobo Valifax Gentheman Mulock Vanity Fair Lorna Doone Blackmore Scarlet Lemer Victor Huo Bulwer Lytton Pinkwick Papers Tale of Two Cines Adam Bede George Eliot Wilhelm Muister Goethe Caesar Birotteau Balzac Shannon Scott Tvanhoe Kenilworth Bulwer Newcomes Vanity Air Wilkie Collins Woman In White Moonstone Dr. Croley Salathiel Dickins David Coppertell Curiosity Bhip Danial Deronda Wa. Blick Heth Princess of Thule Quidu Hawthorpe Hullo Dumas Monte Cristo Bulwers Pompeii Thackeray Miss Mulock John Halifax Gentlenon Austen N. Potter Hugo Wallace Capyarsell Danet Adam Bode David Miller Maremma Lea Miserables Eliot Blaickmore Alex Forbes Macdonald Damas Ben Hur John Halifax Bronte Jane Porter Pompeii Jantsaariens Tex Leaner

Wyoming Convicts to be Housed at Ohio Penitentiary

After February the post office address for Wyoming convicts will be Ohio State Penitentiary Columbus Ohio Colonel Marino chairman of the penitentiary commission has arranged with Ohio authorities to place Wyoming prisoners there. The cost per convict drops from 219 dollars to 143 25 annually including fare and clothing. Thirty five to forty convicts will be moved to Columbus within sixty days. The grand jury indicted Jas Donnelly and Jas Mohest nut as accessories after the fact to the murder of Charles Guno. Jay Franklin was not indicted. Rhodes Troxel store windows show holiday displays with bric a brac cards books and novelties attracting shoppers.

Wyoming Ohio State Penitentiary Columbus Marino Penitentiary Commission Ohio Institution Union Pacific Ohio Jas Donnelly Mohestnut Charles Guno McVoy Jay. Franklin Rhodes & Troxell Rhodes & Troxeil’s

Local Notes and Appointments Across Cities

J D Alford arrives from La Barge while J W Blake of Laramie visits town. Fred Bruggewan comes from Denver and Prof C L Wells from Denver yesterday. H A Ball becomes night clerk at Inter Ocean. C J Clark of Sioux City is in the city. Superintendent Wuertele leaves west and will return soon. L T Poole, Indian claims adjuster, back from the north. P J Reddy, chief dispatcher of the Hiwlins office, in town briefly. Kemp leaves for Europe after telegram. Register Wilson returns from Jackson, Mina, and Washington. Chicago route Philadelphia today by a score of Oto 6. Mallane pitches for the Chicagon and View for the Philadelphias. Now you can save money on dry goods and millinery as S Kellner clears inventory. Bargains at L Loeb's. If you have a cough use Acker's English Remedy, 10 or 60 cents. Dr W N Hunt.

Fred Bruggewan Denver C. L. Wells H. A. Ball Inter Ocean C.J. Clark Sioux City Wuertele L. T. Poole P J. Reddy Hiwlins A. Kemp Europe

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