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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1882
Page
4
A series of severe storms and cyclones hit Brownsville and Montrose in Missouri, destroying dozens of buildings, killing several residents, and injuring many more. Reports cite extensive property loss in Brownsville with at least seven dead and 20 to 30 injured, plus additional damage and casualties in nearby towns including Holden, Calhoun, Renick, and Barnard as authorities fear looming starvation and possible unrest amid relief efforts.
A letter from Point desconts dated March 22 reports storms from the 25th causing a dreadful tale from the Labrador shore. The communication from L. Tafford details peril at sea and inhospitable conditions off Quebec with distressing implications for vessels.
Boston reports Mrs. Russell a 79 year old resident killed by Edwin Prescott 66 in West Somerville. The assailant, once a dry goods merchant, was secured after the discovery of the badly disfigured body with throat cut. Prescott attacked during an argument on his wife’s absence and faces jail as the case shocks high society.
The president transmitted to Congress a Mexican envoy's proposal for a treaty to define the boundary from the Rio Grande to the Pacific with durable monuments. A War Department opinion on the proposal was also laid before Congress, urging a renewed survey and permanent markers along the line.
A brutal cyclone struck Brownsville Iowa and nearby towns causing extensive destruction. Buildings collapsed or were carried away including the two story brick block on Main and Spring streets and the Brownsville hotel. At least three killed and many injured with total loss estimated over 150000 dollars. Affected areas include Carrollton and Bloomfield with farms and fences damaged and no deaths reported in some towns. Relief drives and benefit trains were organized to aid the injured and homeless residents.
Dispatches from Tucson and San Carlos describe killings at Eagle Creek and on the Apache road. Reports mention McMaster and six Mexicans killed, families endangered, freight destroyed, horses stolen, and wagons set afire. War department notes troops ready, while renegade bands from San Carlos allegedly influence the violence.
Denver reports an experimental shaft a mile NW of Leadville struck solid porphyry at 365 feet. Hopes rise for carbonate finds deeper. Also, Lieut. Governor Tabor’s wife sues for alimony, claiming 15 months of no support and property worth over nine million dollars. she seeks 50,000 annually and the mansion.
The Philadelphia bar association raised 3000 to 4000 years ago for a Chief Justice Marshall statue in Washington. Funds now total about 20000 and are added to Congress 20000 appropriation. The committee decided to accept, favoring placement in the park at Pennsylvania Avenue and Seventh Street.
The North American Review reports explorer Charney has penetrated the Lacandones in Guatemala and located the fabled phantom city, the supposed missing link of American archaeology, a rumor dating to Stephens in 1840.
Reports from Yakutsk detail dispatches about the river voyage to Bulun, the burned steamer Rodger, and surviving crew at Tapkay. Governor Techernaieff aids the wrecked ship’s crew as Verkhoyansk fears Ispravnik's fate amid harsh late winter storms.
The Times reports a violent stance on the Lords debate about the Clifford Lloyd circular. It urges crushing agitation at all costs, claiming government freedom from constitutional trammels could clear the issue in a couple of months, if allowed.
William Sindram was executed by hanging at the city prison yard for the 1881 murder of his landlady Mrs. Margaret Crane. He faced the sentence with fortitude, the procession leaving the prison at 8 33 led by Sheriff Bowe and Under Sheriff Stevens as the black cap dropped.
Lord Chief Justice Coleridge discharged the grand jury in the Roderick McLean case at Reading. He noted state trials are rare yet the 500 year old law supporting the charge appears clear from witness deposition. The court honoredPrimroses in memory of the late Earl of Beaconsfield on his death anniversary.
London April 20 Passaic the brown four year old colt by Longfellow out of Jury by Lexington won the city and suburban stakes in a canter. Master Walter and Scobell followed two lengths behind with Michael fourth and Wallenstein Afth. Passaic had not raced in America before and had a long sale history through Lorillard and Lord Rossmore before this first race of the year.
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