17 Feb 1892
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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1892
Page
1
Wire report describes a February 16 blaze at the Mississippi State Insane Asylum started by inmate D J Crown after an escape. Six hundred inmates were rescued with one death. Legislature appropriated 25000 to cover immediate needs.
In San Francisco the Curtis case saw defense witnesses, led by W. B. Harrington, describe a sidewalk struggle from a window and a sequence of gunfire near Folsom and Fifth streets. The narrative includes men fleeing and shots fired, with place names linked to the incident.
Nebraska contributions to Russia leave for the East on two trains tomorrow. One train is fromfase, the other from join.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a brief item involving individuals Wasminoron Bub and Evermasters with a 16-related detail. No clear event dates or organizations are readable to confirm specifics.
In a brisk market report, Jack Brook leads the field with standout performance in fruit and vegetable selections. Traders note Brook’s steady sales and growing shopper demand as prices hold firm.
Community notes show a Mardi Gras event setup at the Cuerap Rate Booth with vendors ready to serve and celebrate in the festival corridor. Local organizers invite participation and outline timing for parades and activities.
In Washington February 16 Senator Poffer sought to raise census funding for the division of farms homes and mortgages from 50000 to 100000 but the amendment was rejected and the bill passed adding to the 2000000 deficiency for the census 850000 for the division. The senate also passed a 500000 appropriation for a Salt Lake public event and tackled the Idaho contested election case with reports declaring Dubois rightful holder and Claggett not entitled. In House action Western donors to starving Russians influenced debate over food donations while filibuster tactics stalled the free coinage Bland bill and related measures delaying calendar progress. The session adjourned after the recess vote and continuing contention over the silver issue.
In San Francisco on February 16, George Lang of the Calistoga Wine Distilling Co faced court action after a October arrest for violating internal revenue laws. Witness Charles Kelley testified Lang handed $40 in gold to Hawley, prompting contempt of court charges and bribery implications amid a broader tax case. Also noted is the American Wheelmen’s League report from Columpus dated February 16 with President Dunne proposing a congress bill for a payways commissioner and membership figures reaching 6 587 total, with 23 680 current and 619 added.
Omaga Feb 16 a Paxton hotel banquet honored the reinstatement as governor of Mr Boyd. In attendance were Guinean Boies of Iowa and ex Governor Morton of Nebraska as the governor spoke on Iowa Democracy and Its prospects.
A period piece advocates Hostetter's Stomach as a household remedy against winter ailments. The ad claims it strengthens the blood, aids digestion, and protects the liver, presenting it as a preventive tonic for rough weather and associated discomfort.
Fragmentary text describes activities around Pullman area with mentions of palace and colonial symbols. Details are unclear and names or places are not fully legible. The readable parts reference daily work and a local event or project with no specific dates or outcomes.
In Baltimore 1889 a committee of prelates and laymen planned a Catholic congress linked to the World's Columbian Exposition. Judge EF Dunne and lay leader Dunne lampoon bishops, accusing archbishops Ireland Williams and Fehan of usurping lay influence and pressing Rome to overrule. The Vatican denies removing key issues like education and temporal power from the program.
A volatile trading day for New York stocks ended with a broad decline as profits were realized and leaders pulled the market down. Distillers' shares rose on attribution while Jersey Central and Reading fell, and bonds and commodities showed uneven movement.
Train route notes show travel to St Louis and back between February 9 and 31 on Union Pacific Railway. The brief mentions delays and schedule adjustments affecting a frenhenenes to be.
A through line of Pullman sleepers operates between St Louis and Portland via Union Pacific and Missouri Pacific rails. Cars are attached to the daily Express, with uniformed porters catering to passengers. smoking prohibited. booking available through local agents.
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