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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1887
Page
1
Washington reports amendatory desert land rules requiring proof of desert character before entry and delaying surveys. In Wichita a man and his family recount imprisonment in Del Norte Old Mexico, noting smallpox deaths among inmates and pending redress efforts.
Reports from Curcago say Pem berton Hatless was shot by an unknown assassin while en route to his mill last Thursday. Suspicion falls on a man who was whipped by baldknobbers last summer as revenge. The case has locals on edge and crop workers avoiding solitary fields.
John Laidlaw and Dr. Robert N. Miles of Elmira were arraigned before U S Commissioner Hall on charges of defrauding Washington’s pension office of $1000. A blind man of Elmira is named as their alleged tool. They were committed to await bail. Unievent notes report mining accident delays.
A stream of visitors arrives in Cheyenne from various places including Miss Jennie Stanton from Denver and Mrs Z T Noble from Iron Mountain. Congressmen G G Symes of Colorado and Edward Harrigan tour, with local events, duties, and performances noted. A man loses clothing and money after visiting Jerry Graham's saloon. St Jacobs oil advertised as widely available.
Lexington June 28 Tenbroeck the famous thoroughbred died this morning at his owner's home likely from apoplexy. He was 15 years old and had been valued at fifty thousand dollars last week. Milwauker Hurley Wis also hit by fire destroying business district. Losses estimated under eighty thousand dollars as flames threatened further spread.
Milwaukee dispatch reports Marshfield’s destruction totals between 3 and 4 million dollars with Upham Manufacturing hit hardest at about 800000. Twelve store blocks burned, one house spared, residents fleeing or camping as supplies and authorities cope with the disaster.
A. L. Robb, a mail carrier in Atchison, Kansas, says he invested $1 monthly for seven months in the Louisiana State Lottery. He sent $1 to New Orleans and received ticket number 25,899, which drew a $5,000 prize and was deposited in Exchange National Bank.
Five line notice announces jackets at reduced prices from Myere Canvas Bhore with receipt of new stock from J. Ff. Jenkins.
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