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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1883
Page
1
Jersey City July 30 Police men John Nugent and Edward Farrell were sentenced to ten years in state prison for their roles in the attempted robbery of a bank officer on a railroad train at Hoboken in which a bag containing 10000 dollars was involved.
A landslide at Daysville covered Norwich & Worcester railroad tracks and derailed the midnight train. Head brakeman Avery was killed and six cars were destroyed, with barns and other structures sustaining considerable damage in the vicinity.
A Washington assembly committee of the Brotherhood of Telegraphers and Knights of Labor seeks executive action to end delays blamed on Western Union and Baltimore & Ohio Telegraphs. They warn of risks to war and treasury reports and public health services without prompt government support.
Wool prices in Boston show quiet steady trade with regional quotes for Ohio and Pennsylvania fleeces at 36 40 cents, Michigan fleeces at 84 35, combing and delaine fleeces at 38 44, unwashed wools 17 28, pulled wools 40 45 with little variation.
Denver dispatch debunks a hoax claiming the Grand Army excursion train wrecked in Black Canyon with about 130 deaths. No fatal railroad accident has occurred in Colorado or Utah in months and the alleged train was not near Black Canyon at the time.
Senator Dawes of Massachusetts leads a senate select committee on Dakota and Montana reservations. Senators Logan West Cameron and Morgan and Delegate Maginnis join, with plans for future action outlined on arrival. the group is expected to depart for St Paul tomorrow night.
Burials continued across Casamicciola Lucca and Forio with 280 90 and 29 bodies laid to rest respectively. Estimates put total deaths between four and five thousand as Ginala the public works minister orders corpses left in place and covered with lime to reduce decomposition and exhalations. Casamicciola will be turned into a vast cemetery.
Boston reports uneasy mood after yesterdays suspensions with Macomber and Greenwood failing. Shaw and Brothers faces delayed statements while two large firms felt the impact though they expect to recover without trouble. Property holdings span vast areas and various forms, delaying stock tallies.
John Brixius Jr. shot his uncle John Brixius Sr. on a Newark street, then killed himself by gunfire and drowning near a clay pit. The uncle was wounded but not seriously injured after the event at 27 Malvern Street.
The Mineral Resources report in press lists the six month output values in 1883 with gold $16,260,000 silver $23,400,000 copper 58,000,000 pounds lead 70,000 tons quicksilver 22,475 flasks salt 8,206,186 barrels and related values. These figures assume 1882 production rates for the period.
In Dublin, crowds rejoice as Carey, an Irish American, is killed by O'Donnell, the informer, who heads toward a place of safety in Africa amid the uproar. Dublin authorities scramble to restore order as the incident shocks the city.
In Louisville the presidential party led by President Arthur arrives at the Galt House after a riverfront artillery salute. Secretaries Folger and Lincoln, Postmaster Gresham, and other officials plus Gen. Sheridan and family join the voyage westward in this late July dispatch.
Crowds marched through the streets while bands played national airs and bystanders cheered. A minor collision occurred between the crowd and police officials. Fenians may be emboldened by the demonstrations, raising concerns over public order.
Osmond Tearle, star of Wallack's company, wed Minnie Conway in Miss Rose Coghlan's rooms at the Windsor hotel after private arrangements. Rev Charles Marshall officiated. Coghlan provided the wedding breakfast. Both brides have recent divorces, Conway from Jules Levy, Tearle from an unnamed New York divorce. The union caused a social stir with efforts to keep details quiet.
Western Union lines between New York Newark and Fort Wayne area show multiple wires cut or reconnected with fine wire. Strikes affect service. some unions report repairs and reinstatements, while others deny cutters among strikers and plan future actions.
A mass meeting at Monumental Park in Cleveland featured speeches denouncing the Associated Press and urging support for telegraphers on strike. The piece notes claims of 25 workers returning nationwide since the strike began and discusses proposals for a government owned postal telegraph system to ensure universal, affordable service.
In district criminal court Judge Wylie overruled the motion to quash the indictment in Kellogg star route case. Kellogg pleads not guilty, counsel notes exception, and court adjourns to October 8 for trial readiness. Buffalo Girl, owned by Jay Pettibone, wins fastest four heat pacing race with times 2 12, 2 14, 2 14, and 2 12 3.
The Northern Pacific company arranges ten new and superior sleeping cars for its eastern line each equipped with a lunch room where passengers can order and receive a first class lunch.
Advertisement and subscription rates listed by J B Morrow in Cheyenne Wyoming. Daily and weekly ad rates vary by length from ten cents per line for short pieces to six cents per line for large blocks. Official notices priced at six cents per line per week. one week or more. Local notices ten cents per line. transient ads twenty five cents first insertion. Local publisher details and address provided.
Notice warns subscribers to pay ahead to avoid interruption. unpaid papers may be discontinued at any time and continued service is conditioned on receipt of payment.
Lanp Orvicx Cheyenne Wyoming July 24 1683 notice of final proof before the Cheyenne register August 24 1883 for Thomas Sturgis on S W quarter of S E quarter and other portions of section 9 township 20 north range 64 west. Witnesses John B. Thomas Edward A. Page William A. Searle Gorham B. Goodell all of Cheyenne Wyoming Epaar W Mann Register.
Johnson County treasurer schedules warrants for payment by presentation and notes interest ceasing August 12 1883. Land office in Cheyenne announces final proof dates August 2 1883 for Robert Grant and Duncan Grant with witnesses listed. location Bordeaux Wyoming and Runge area referenced.
Charles L. Boughton files suit in the District Court of the first judicial district Cheyenne seeking a divorce from Delphina Bounton for desertion of over a year and adultery. Respondent must answer by August 6 1883. clerk Joan K. Jurrery attests.
Government property and buildings at Snake River were sold Saturday for a little over six hundred dollars. Baggs bought the hay, Wilson Brothers the coal, and Irons the wood. The buildings were purchased by Baggs, Irons, Calvert, and Wilson Brothers. The bridge was not sold as bids reached only ten dollars.
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