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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1882
Page
8
A collection of brief items notes public notices and political chatter. It mentions GourrEaut, Chandler and Hunt confirmed, Mormon missionaries abroad, and comments on public figures and events. It references weather, copper mining prospects, rail plans, and a long passage on economic and industrial themes.
Chandler and Blaine clash over Chandler's appointment as solicitor general, with Garfield pressed to back Blaine. MacVeagh objects, arguing Chandler would be subordinate and lacking fit with the attorney general's office. The dispute unsettled the Garfield administration for days.
George M. Chilcott, born January 2, 1828 in Pennsylvania, rises from sheriff in Jefferson County to Colorado legislator and territorial congressman. He helped found the state constitutional convention, served as land office registrar, and pursued politics amid frontier changes and Pike’s Peak excitement. He seeks the Senate seat, noted for unusual energy and enterprise.
W J Johnson attorney for Mrs Francis Scoville says the matter to appoint a conservator for Charles J Guiteau's estate will be heard in county court Saturday with Judge Loomis not quashing the writ. He predicts a May trial on Guiteau's sanity aided by experts and notes Guiteau's autographs bring in money before a conservator is appointed.
A short medical advert offering Try A. & G. Bitters as a remedy for weakness and debility. Sold by Dare and Collins, successors to Addams and Glover.
The Republican caucus plans to impose strict discipline for the rest of the session to secure a quorum as 25 to 30 Republicans are absent. They will likely dissolve all pairs and demand full attendance to pass key measures including the tariff commission the Chinese bill and contested election cases. Hubbell urges members to attend and push for a disciplined party stance.
Miller and Page report progress on a new Chinese bill after talks with the president. They plan to push the measure in the house under suspension of the rules next Monday, then move it to the senate for rapid passage and delivery to the president by late next week.
Norwich Conn financier John E F Slater pledges a one million dollar fund for freedmen education. A board includes ex President Hayes and Chief Justice Waite with trustees from several states. The fund aims to uplift African Americans through Christian education and potential future support for higher education foundations for colored students.
A local advertisement promotes Addams & Glover Compound Cough Syrup as a trusted remedy for cold symptoms. It cites a physician’s receipt and wide recommendation, with Dare & Collins selling the product and a price claim for distribution. The notice also includes an opportunity to earn income at home through TB-related work and a request to send for catalog.
Correspondent notes Chicago’s bustling recovery after the fire with new cable streetcars on State street, grand post office rise, and busy clubs. Edwin Booth stars at Haverley’s in Richelieu while the Grand Opera’s Youth wows with scenic pages and military scene.
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