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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1882
Page
10
The Inter Ocean reports a Memphis dated letter from Frank James alleging authenticity and denying robberies with Jesse James. He claims danger to Ford, claims friends nationwide, and hints at further violence while recalling Civil War alignments with Quantrill. The piece also covers a fatal tiger versus lion incident at a menagerie, describing the tiger killing the lion and workers confining the animal.
The Inter Ocean recalls Jesse James as a brutal career criminal and warns that his example fueled a rise in lawlessness. It notes his 1864 massacre of Union soldiers and Iowa volunteers in Missouri, his Kan deadliest days, and his mistreatment of teammates, urging relentless pursuit of his remaining confederates.
A Kohaka telegram reports a tornado yesterday hit Ashton Illinois causing major damage. Four village houses were demolished and many roofs chimneys fences and trees blown down. No deaths reported though farmhouses and barns surrounding the area suffered extensive damage. The storm’s force appeared to end at Ashton with little impact on Kohoka.
A Philadelphia dispatch to the Inter Ocean reports a scene of wild disorder around Adam Forepaugh’s quarters as 500 animals are moved from winter quarters to cages in preparation for shipment to Washington. The transfer sparked confusion and crowding as handlers worked to secure the animals for transport.
Foreman Samuel Hi of the Ouray agency reports the White River Utes have moved peacefully to Uintah agency. Jack’s absence is blamed on seeking aid for a spring outbreak. Major Bryant’s influence prompted the last fall promise to leave, leaving no Utes in the vicinity. Meeker, Colorado advisories confirm the update.
Cyclone details from Kalamazoo Michigan describe extensive destruction with unroofed homes torn apart and timber driven through a house. Isaac Simmons fatally injured as his home collapsed. Northern county areas report total destruction of timber and structures as the storm moved northeast toward Barry Eaton counties. In Stafford Kansas the cyclone wrecked most homes, killed Mr Crook, injured several, and dispersed county ballots after a recent election.
About 400 Italian laborers at the West Shore railroad site in Fort Plain New York failed to receive pay and mobbed the Zoller house contractor. They stoned and fired into the residence and hotel inmates were wounded by pistols. The Grand Army Post dispersed the rioters, but threats to burn the town persist and aid from neighboring towns was requested to protect the village.
Beginning today the Kansas City St Joseph and Council Bluffs trains will end at Omaha instead of Council Bluffs with Missouri River crossing at Plattsmouth. Stub trains will serve Council Bluffs from Pacific Junction. The move is expected to prompt other lines to cross into Omaha.
The northbound Gulf Colorado Santa Fe train near Cleburne was robbed Friday night by four masked men at Blue Six station. Passengers surrendered money. one robber fired at the conductor who escaped unhurt. Amount taken unclear, reports ranged from 400 to 1300 dollars. Fort Worth officers and a bloodhound posse pursued, no arrests yet. The gang had previously threatened the same train, and old navy revolvers were used.
A severe wind and rain storm causes extensive damage across Abilene county with churches depots and homes destroyed. In Chapman and Woodbine structures including the Methodist church and a flouring mill are demolished. Two residents injured near Holland creek. Reports of tornados around Junction City and Wakefield with fatalities and injuries. News from Topeka notes lightning strikes and wind damage across multiple sites.
In Washington, Judge Wylie ruled motions in the Dorsey and Brady indictments fail. He held the court has jurisdiction and that the conspiracy charge is sufficiently defined. The decision follows scrutiny of Maryland 1722 law and district code history, with focus on grand jury binding and indictment validity. He also addressed the straw bond cases.
Two men tried to sell city bonds of St. Joseph Missouri for eighty cents on the dollar at a New York broker’s office. Bonds numbered 901 to 1000, each worth 1000 dollars, appeared genuine but suspected as stolen. James Irving and Joseph Fisk named, arraigned at the Tombs, Donald the city bond agent prosecuted.
Washington reports say Gen. Rosecrans will head the Democratic congressional campaign with Roswell P. Flower handling day to day management. Flower failed to win the chairmanship over finance and banking policy concerns, leaving Rosecrans with the title while Flower controls operations.
Washington reports the secretary of war recommends four or five months in the guardhouse for Mason with forfeiture of pay and a dishonorable discharge.
Boston reports outline of a large fraud in the China trade linked to Vogel & Co of Hong Kong. Consignees received cheap silks and hemp misrepresented as first class goods. The ship Richard Robinson exposed the scheme and investigators pursue the head of the firm to France or Italy. Losses total about $500,000 with further details awaited.
In LaCrosse Wisconsin on April 10 two men died last night: Morris Lastur a fireman and Daniel McCommish a clerk. An unidentified body was found floating miles below the wreck and is believed to be McCommish's brother. Four remain missing and eight survivors are expected to recover.
A dispatch from Eighteenth Street reports four men were taken from the lumber schooner Espanola, loaded with ties and owned on the east shore. The vessel then capsized and drifted southward. a pursuing tug has little chance to recover her.
Little Rock April 11. J M Butler a Indiana school teacher who had taught in Perryville three years was shot dead by unknown men. A note left at the scene claimed he was obnoxious because of his attentions to a wealthy widow.
Guiteau objects to Mrs. Francis M. Scoville filing in Chicago for conservatorship of his estate. He notes he does not live in Illinois, has not for nearly three years, and claims he is not a lunatic. He states his legal residence is Washington, where he has lived over a year, and cites the court decision.
Charles Guiteau dismisses the petition as a nuisance and states he wants no involvement with the Scovilles. He signs the statement in a formal closing.
Teller resigns as secretary of the interior and Governor Pitkin will likely appoint a successor tomorrow. The Republican Leadville, special notes the event and mentions ongoing appointment expectations. In a separate incident the Bennet house on Elm street burned, and boarder Mike Madagan died by smoke, while others escaped. his Terre Haute, Indiana parents are listed.
In Washington on April 11 the executive committee and the senate and house democratic congressional campaign committee met. Gen Rosecrans was elected permanent chairman of the joint committees with Gen Lefevre as secretary of the central committee. R P Flower of New York is chairman. Members include Senators Davis West Virginia and Gorman and Representatives Cobb and Rosecrans, with three names withheld. Phil Thompson chosen secretary and the group adopted the financial program and completed preliminary business.
Washington April 11 Shipherd declined to name the author of the letter he sent to deliver by Hurlbut. The witness dodged questions about the Venezuelan minister authoring the letter. Blair did not see the letter in which the witness offered Hurlbut a quarter million dollars in stock. It became clear Shipherd had disclosed all he could.
Gen Sherman and party arrived in San Francisco after a Tucson dispatch noted their reception by a citizen committee at the depot in the presence of several thousand people. The visitors plan a brief stay before traveling to Los Angeles and then back to San Francisco.
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