15 Dec 1883
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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1883
Page
1
Fragmentary text from Cheyenne notes hints at a planned cape distribution disrupted by backers and continuations. The readable lines suggest a halted plan, with references to backers and potential discontinuation.
The page lists Pacific Railway time tables with bound and express trains and arrivals, plus rental notices for rooms, a dressmaker, and several homes for rent or inquiries at various addresses. It mentions dining room staff needs and a photography gallery adjacency.
The ranch invites buyers to board horses at $1.50 per month until April 1 for large pasture space and offers bay feed at twenty five cents per day extra for storm preparedness. Located one mile south of Cheyenne on Crow Creek, Cheyenne P. O. box.
Fragmentary note mentions Bucklen Arica and a reference to wonder of the world. No clear event, date, or affiliations are readable.
At seven o clock this evening fire was discovered in the Standard Theatre at Sixth Avenue and Thirty second Street. The fire spread rapidly and within an hour the building lay a total wreck. The origin remains a mystery but the theatre crowd escaped.
A joint Democratic resolution in both chambers asserts Virginia will accept the February 1892 Riddleberger debt settlement as final. It calls on creditors to fund bonds and claims under that act and asks the governor to publicize the demand by proclamation.
Delegation members from Washington Oregon California and Nevada met in secret from 2 to 7 p.m. to finalize amendments for the Chinese restriction bill. Provisions include a passport system border police authority frontier arrests and broad enforcement across ports of entry with Wong Shok Loo endorsing the measure.
Enoch Brown, a Black man, was hanged for the murder of his wife on August 17 in Halifax. The execution occurred in heavy rain after a full confession. A large crowd gathered outside the jail.
The Salvation Army members, held in New Haven, were discharged from custody. The judge warned Captain that they may pray and exhort on the steps of the old state house but may not parade streets beating drums. The chief of police says they must obey the mayor's orders.
London report details a confrontation after a prelude to violence. O'Donnell and Carey faced each other in a below stairs argument over liquor and the wife scene. Carey drew a pistol. O'Donnell fired after blocking the weapon. Carey's son retrieved the firearm and the men offered no further comment.
Alfred B Howard, who fled Winnipeg with 15000 dollars from Wood & Wells Bank of Canada, was arrested in Denver today. He stayed with his wife and child at a top hotel under the alias Stewart. The stolen funds were fully recovered.
The steamer Duke from Liverpool to Rotterdam was wrecked in a Tuesday gale and her crew of twenty one drowned. The Albertine from Quebec, towed into Green Rock harbor, was driven offshore after tow line parted. no trace of the missing vessel has been found.
The Bremen chamber of commerce asks Chancellor Bleamarck to lift the ban on American pork imports. It argues American pork is wholesome and cheap, widely consumed by workers, with no trichinae cases known. It warns U S retaliation could harm German textile exports and overall communities. Consul Schoeule notes similar protests abroad.
Burt Ellis, a Black man, was hanged today for the October 19 murder of Mrs. W. Logan in Shelby. He addressed about three thousand onlookers, claimed sins forgiven, and urged others to beware of whisky. Willetta Davis, also sentenced today, had her sentence commuted to ten years in the penitentiary.
Levi Jones, convicted last November of murdering James Folsom, was shot by a deputy at Scullyville Courthouse in Indian Territory. He died within two minutes after being shot through the heart while restrained. Jones, educated and from a good family, leaves a wife and five children.
Chicago cattle receipts 6000 steady to strong for good to choice shipping 5.75 to 6.25. common to fair 4.00 to 5.50. stockers 3.00 to 4.50. Texans 4 6ds. Sheep receipts 2000 strong to common 2.60 to 8.50. good 4.50. choice 4.76.
Engraving in all its branches is done at Zeunen Jackson and Buechner. The Opera House restaurant offers good meals at reasonable prices. F E Warren Mercantile announces new styles and colorings in rattan chairs and rockers.
London reports indicate preparations for the execution of O Donnell proceed with the hangman arriving. The American minister claims no freedom to discuss steps for a respite and is hindered by the Lawson case outcome while jurymen are urged to join a memorial for clemency. The home secretary reportedly will not intervene.
An ad lists Zeuner Jackson Buccunmn clocks at Zeuner Jackson Buccunmn’s and promotes Cheyenne Loan’s diamond and jewelry stock. It also notes Carroll’s “best cigar in town” and urges customers to visit for value. Ty is addressed in a casual promotional tone.
Houses and lots for sale are advertised with price range notes. The ad promotes saving 35 to 0 percent by purchasing diamonds watches and jewelry at the Cheyenne Loan office run by J. G. Bam.
A Hutchinson Kansas man credits Dr King's New Discovery with saving his life from consumption. He purchased a bottle from Gray & Pearce's drug store and reports complete cure after initial chills coughs and threats of disease. One dollar size six doses.
An article fragment analyzes the Leaver Job Rooms detailing their purpose and functions. It outlines how these spaces facilitate work transitions, skill alignment, and placement support for workers leaving roles.
Domestic whiskies gins bran Iies and blackberry wine will be sold at eastern prices freight added.
Elco eyes a 100 ton per day concentration works capacity. El Moro mines and ovens have orders for 1600 cars of coal and coke in two weeks. Pike's Peak railroad graders push work amid favorable weather. Local cattle and sheep losses noted from a recent storm. Greeley station reports over twenty thousand dollars in November business. Canon City oil wells begin petroleum production boosting state wealth. Fort Collins farmers raise wheat prices with J K Mullen paying $1.20 per hundred and C F Hottel bidding $120.
Judge Blair denies new trial and declares George Cook shall be hanged on the scheduled day after a moving admonition. The execution is set for the Albany county jail in Wyoming Territory with God’s mercy invoked for the condemned man. Then an advertisement notes imported brandies and rums offered at trade prices.
Found notice indicates a boarding location at the Cheyenne house 202 Thames Street with Howanp HAtvenson listed as proprietor. The terse entry names the property and owner for potential tenants or inquiries.
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