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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1882
Page
1
Judge Moody grants a writ of error in the Crow Dog case. The British budget discussion covers peasant proprietorship in Ireland, Lord Salisbury and Smith proposals, landlord interests, and potential £20 million funding. American securities falter while Irish affairs, Parnell, and Carlyle debates dominate the London cable.
The text notes prejudice against Lamson’s case among much of the British public and casts suspicion on insanity pleas from the other side. It suggests a likely further reprieve for Lamson but acknowledges surrounding doubt about the case.
Charles Guiteau, writing from Washington on April 15, denounces Scoville as a nuisance who forced himself into Guiteau's case in October. He alleges bad legal handling and claims to have paid Scoville $275, vows never to recognize him, and criticizes the man’s conduct and involvement with Guiteau’s upcoming book. Charles H. Reed is named as in charge of the case.
Reports circulated that the Ford brothers who killed Jesse James were hanged in St Joseph. Officials clarified an indictment for murder in the first degree was returned, they pleaded guilty, and a May 19 execution date was set after a pardon issue. Governors and local authorities navigated a tense jail scene and public interest.
In early 76 the Senate passed Johnson resolutions urging diplomatic talks between the U.S. minister at Madrid and Spain's secretary of state over U.S. citizens condemned to death in Cuba. Heiskock reported a joint resolution for a $465,000 public printing deficiency. A San Francisco exchange proposal on duties was discussed and tabled. Guenther's bill to regulate passenger carriage by sea passed to cubic space measurement, with consolidation provisions drawn from British law. adjourned.
A long Atlantic roundup notes reprieve debates for Dr. Lamson in Dublin and disputes over mental condition. It reports ministerial arrivals in Washington, a family homecoming, and various incidents from Emporium to Cincinnati. It also covers rifle seizures in Kerry, Teller's Interior appointment, and a push for a Commonwealth lottery drawing in Louisville.
Washington April 15 The president notified Fitz John Porter that he cannot release him from the court martial sentence. The decision rests on Attorney General Brewster's opinion and cabinet consensus.
Dublin reports say the American suspects refused to leave the country or await trial. Minister Lowell demanded trial or unconditional release from Naas jail where they were freed. West Meath farmers were arrested for alleged incitement to murder. The land league outlay amounts to £126000 with £59000 on hand.
The World reports W. H. Vanderbilt selected a Staten Island site facing the Moravian church for a large family mausoleum. The project will be 70 feet tall, visible twenty miles at sea, costing about $200,000. Vanderbilt plans to sail to Europe May 6 on the Brittanic and return on the same vessel.
In Cumberland Maryland on April 18 a section of the Doc Guley tunnel on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad caved in during widening work. Twelve laborers were buried under debris with several reported fatally injured as the line remained blocked for hours.
Washington April 15 The mystery of Captain Howgate's escape remains unsolved with police facing powerful town interests. Report says his former mistress Miss Nellie Burrell aided the escape and contractors tied to his alleged thievery helped him flee. If he reaches Europe extradition seems unlikely.
Ex Governor Burbank of Minnesota now a post office inspector in Chicago was among a dozen passengers robbed by the James gang near Hot Springs Arkansas eight years ago. He was robbed of a gold watch and chain and a diamond pin worth 900 dollars and learned through Marshal Craig that his property was found among Jesse James late possessions and will be returned.
In Charleston on April 18 two white jurors said they signed the verdict Saturday under misapprehension and duress. The judge ruled the approval too late. the defense excepted and moved for a new trial. Judge Bond overruled the motion to quash the grand jury array, claiming the talisman was illegally drawn.
Berlin reports the polar commission will equip a supplementary expedition to aid ongoing Labrador observations by the missionary there. Herbert Bis marck’s appointment as German minister in Washington is deemed probable. A high Russian police official at Warsaw is said to have been arrested for sheltering the nihilist Hartmann.
A Kirbyville dispatch reports three men, alleged ring leaders in horse thefts, were captured and hanged by vigilantes near a pinery after swift action. The trio, unnamed and from Greene County, marked the first known triple execution in years in the region.
Secretary Hunt receives a March 31 dispatch from Hoff man about Melville en route to the Lena mouth 833 miles beyond Yakutsk. The governor of the port reportedly sent January 15 orders to Melville, Estafette paid and delivered to Yakutsk, with remarkable speed. Lieutenant Danenhouer reports from Krasnojarok that he may arrive around April 20, and Melville expresses hope to locate DeLong and his men.
The Times notes objections to earlier versions of the Chinese bill and mocks the idea of staged penalties, comparing it to cutting a dog’s tail in installments rather than one clean amputation. The House accepts the notion that a gradual approach may be preferable to a single drastic action.
Report from Odessa dated April 18 notes Jews are flocking from Balta and nearby areas after all houses there were wrecked and property destroyed. The number of ruined families is described as very large.
Paris Parnell sails for London. Halifax Archbishop Hannon dies today. Washington Rear Admiral Rogers ill with Brights disease. Ada Sweet nominated pension agent at Chicago. Paris robbery of registered letters from Central post office. London Observer suggests other suspects to be released after Parnell. Columbus Ohio Col Ozro Dodds dies at Neil House. Columbus bill redistricting state becomes law. Washington postmasters named Daniel Bailey San Jose and Jared Mills Lake City. Constantinople France proposes Halim Pasha as khedive of Egypt. Washington Folger approves Rockwell deputy collector New York. Des Moines reports conflicting details on Mayor Stubbs murder lynching.
District Attorney Corkhill received Guiteau letters denying any Scoville connection and stating Charles H. Reed has full charge in banc. Scoville notified readiness to argue on May 15. Reed told not to take notice of the communications. when the case is called in general term, any present will be recognized.
The scholars of the Chinese mission at Spring Street Presbyterian Church held a farewell festival for Rev. Gilbert Reed after three years at Union Theological Seminary. Reed has been teaching in preparation for his missionary work in China and the Chinamen bid him God speed as he leaves.
Special dispatches questioned exaggerated loss figures from Peoria fire. Oscar Furst, distillery proprietor, estimates $45,000 in damage. A Little Rock dispatch reports fifty convicts attempted escape from Fouche creek camp. eight escaped, one killed, two wounded, others hunted with bloodhounds and guards.
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