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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1883
Page
1
Albert Taylor is arrested for murder in Tennessee after a brutal Brooklyn crime. A confession ties Taylor to the Minnie Chigwin case as authorities pursue the killer across jurisdictions.
John F. Coad of Cheyenne Wyoming notes a favorable past winter for stock raisers and expects prices to rise. He cites growing population and export trade as drivers while the cattle supply lags behind demand.
San Francisco April 17 Senator Fair denies any attempt by his son to shoot him and provides letters from Paso Robles Springs to prove the son is not in the city. Mrs Fair says the son was out of town and both are in separate residences with the senator staying at the Occidental.
In Pittsburg on April 17 two hundred tanners, about half the Allegheny tanneries workforce, walked out over a one dollar weekly reduction. The plants operate with fewer workers and an amicable settlement is expected within a day. Nine Panhandle railroad coal mines also resumed at a reduced rate of three cents per bushel.
Albert Taylor, identified as the man who with his brothers killed Sheriff Cate and Deputy Sheriff Conway in Hamilton County Tennessee last winter, is held in Emporia on a $3000 bond for assault with attempt to kill. A requisition from Tennessee governor’s office is in play.
New York April 17 It is officially stated that the Chicago and North Western Railway will issue ten million of 4 1/2 per cent debenture bonds to provide funds for acquiring St Paul and Omaha stock. Ten million bonds have been sold to Loeb and Co representing a syndicate of American and foreign houses. The election takes place June 7 with books closed May 25 and re opens June 9.
Morristown New Jersey April 17 James Trigtown condemned to hang confesses his trial statements about Minnie Chigwin were false. He says he followed Minnie and Harry James on the tow path and fired at James but Minnie saved him turning deadly. The struggle ended with Minnie dead in the canal. He made two suicide attempts and now writes farewell letters as sheriffs confirm the tale.
In Brooklyn a violent shooting occurred this afternoon when Dietrich Mahnken, a local grocer, shot and killed Diedrich Steffins, a lager beer dealer, as he crossed the street near Mahnken's store. Jealousy over Steffins's friendship with Mahnken's wife prompted the attack.
A Fort Clark commander reports Major Bernard returned from Lozier Meyers Spring and Langstry where he investigated Indian activity. A Mexican captain with five soldiers said he trailed Indians in Gay county before losing the trail. Randlett stays near Lozier awaiting orders from department HQ.
The governor general and Princess Louise were welcomed in Ottawa with a cordial reception as the train arrived. A band played songs including Save the Queen and Home, crowds cheered, and bouquets flew from carriages on Elgin Street. Police coverage was increased at Rideau Hall with fifteen Toronto officers in plain clothes mingling with about two thousand spectators.
The republican central committee adopted resolutions inviting all parties to propose plans for a single cohesive organization in New York City. The committee to receive suggestions and report a plan includes John J. O'Brien, Colonel Charles Spencer, Lloyd Aspinwall, Chauncy M Depew, Theodore Dwight, Whitelaw Reed, George Jones, and Bugh Hastings.
The Dramatic Festival association reports over twenty four hundred press ticket applications from across the country. Single seat sales advance with a strong preference for Julius Caesar and Hamlet performances.
John J. McGovern, a Woodburn tanner, testifies a raw skin of a Black man was brought by W F Morrison to be tanned. Morrison says it came from Harvard via Woodbury and that he is a student. The case centers on origin due to racial implications and unknown provenance.
A self addressed envelope to Rev Jostin T. Inman Station D New York City will receive a free recipe claimed to cure nervous weakness early decay and related male health issues. The advertisement requests mailing details for the remedy information.
In Springfield on April 14 Democrats left the Illinois house when the Bradwell versus McNally election contest was raised, breaking quorum. Absentees were summoned, doors were torn loose as Democrats tried to regain seats, and adjournment followed. Both parties held caucus but no settlement reached. Governor Palmer urged Democrats to stick to their stance.
A heavy snow storm across the Black Hills area blocks the Hills and Pierre railroad between Lead City and Pierre. Telegraph lines to the hills are down and stage lines blocked, while river floodwaters rise in nearby areas.
General Crook reports serious border actions with Mexican troops against the Apache bands. He notes many Apaches killed and vows to use Indian scouts with Mexican approval. Crook also allows San Carlos defenders to protect themselves against an anticipated raid.
London, April 17. The Queen writes of the death of John Brown, her personal attendant at Windsor Castle. He died Tuesday evening at 11 15 o clock after erysipelas. Brown entered royal service in 1849 and served eighteen years with constant duty, accompanying the Queen on walks, drives, and banquets. He was a faithful, trustworthy, and devoted follower of the Queen.
An ad promotes Skinny Men Health Renewer claiming to restore health and vigor and cure dyspepsia impotence and sexual debility for one dollar. The terse notice highlights a weighty list of ailments and a single price point.
The notice promotes a pesticide product marketed as 15c that targets rats mice roaches bed bugs flies ants moles chipmunks and gophers, urging homeowners to buy it for indoor pest control.
An old advertisement touts Wells' Rough on Corns as a quick complete permanent cure for corns warts bunions priced at 15 cents. The brief promotes direct relief through topical application with claims of fast results.
Testimony reveals horrific neglect at the Tewkesbury almshouse with mothers and infants harmed by neglectful staff. Witnesses describe bodies found, morphine use, starving inmates, vermin infestations, and rats in beds as officials face scrutiny.
Washington Courts reports that the committee investigating Supervising Architect Hill of the Treasury Department will hold open hearings. Newspaper men and interested parties are invited. The charges will be heard tomorrow with the investigation to begin Monday amid a large, tedious trial and a crowded, ventilated courtroom. All defendants were present, an unusual occurrence.
A historical advertises Mrs Winslow’s soothing syrup for teething children. It claims to relieve night crying, stop dysentery and diarrhea, regulate the stomach, cure wind colic, soften gums, reduce inflammation, and energize the body. The syrup is described as pleasant tasting and prescribed by a renowned female physician. Sold by druggists worldwide for 25 cents a bottle.
Wide Awake Druggists announce they secured the agency for Dr King’s new discovery. It claims to cure consumption and all throat and lung ailments with a positive guarantee, trial bottles free, regular size one dollar.
Captain Mc Gilvery reports a March 31 battle at Miragoane in which about 800 rebels attacked government troops who were repulsed with 72 dead. The brig James Miller sheltered 300 women and children. a Miragoane native named Bismark stayed aboard and was brought to Chester. The rebel move included troops landed by the steamship Trophic carrying rifles sabres revolvers and ammunition. Gen Laforest and forces were transferred to the steamer at Antigua.
An official of the bricklayers union reports only ninety outside workers answered the call and thirty joined the strike, while thirty three contracting firms have hired men. Large building work is nearly halted. In Reading, moulders at Manhattan hardware demand 16 percent pay raise. the request is refused and they strike.
Reports from San Francisco claim the 20 year old son of Senator Fair of Nevada tried to shoot his father this afternoon. The incident is said to stem from domestic strife and heavy drinking, and the matter is kept quiet with few details available. Separately, Northern Pacific officials announce plans for large slaughterhouses along the Yellowstone route to ship dressed beef east, reducing livestock transport costs.
The royal baking powder is highlighted for extreme purity and uniform quality. Twenty years of practical experience, chemist testing, and expert supervision ensure highest leavening power and reliability in any climate. Government analyses rank it top for strength and wholesomeness due to rigorous ingredient testing.
Physicians are astonished by a new discovery said to daily cure consumption and all throat and lung diseases. Hundreds of doctors are testing the remedy in practice as trial bottles are offered free at Dire & Collins drug store with regular bottles selling for one dollar.
The notice explains that colored labels indicate how current a subscriber's account is with a due date system. A date like April 19,84 means paid to that time. April 19,83 means due for another year. Subscriptions in arrears face possible discontinuationwithin 30 days unless personally known and arrangements are made to pay the $2.50.
Berlin reports the czar’s coronation likely postponed to June 10. Nihilists mock the czar while experts see little danger at the ceremony. Turkey invites German general Baron Vangoltz to reorganize military education. German workers push for a wage increase strike. In Munich, Thomas of Genoa and Princess Isabella wed. Vienna records 313 petitions against a school bill. The Newark Sunday Call cites St Jacobs Oil cures tied to Louisville Courier Journal mentions.
The notice advertises a lottery drawing offering a prize of thirty thousand dollars for a two dollar entry. It emphasizes a 55th edition and invites participation in the popular monthly drawing.
The notice promotes drawings held on the last day of each month, cites adjudications by courts, asserts honesty of the plan, and lists prizes for the April drawing including 830,000 prizes and many 1000 dollar awards. It instructs readers to remit money by bank draft or express and to address orders to R. M. Boardman at the Courier Journal Building in Louisville Kentucky.
An ancient Chinese remedy named Ears Million is advertised as a universal hearing restorer. The text claims it is derived from rare fish oils, discovered by a Buddhist priest around 1410, and allegedly cured deafness across the Chinese Empire for 30 years. Delivery is offered at $1.00 per bottle.
An old time health ad promises a hearing remedy from Haylock & Jenney at 7 Dey Street New York. Readers are urged to send one dollar by registered letter to receive a remedy claimed to restore hearing permanently.
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