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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1883
Page
1
The Pan Handle strike ends with returning operators and reinstatements. Western Union reports multiple wires cut across southern circuits and Manhattanville area, with no major service disruption. Brotherhood claims and denials swirl as officials state no bargaining changes.
A New York report summarizes the telegraph strike as ongoing with some disaffection and push toward surrender. While leaders express cautious optimism, union accessions rise nationwide, Western Union claims the strike is over, and many top operators may seek other jobs to avoid admitting error.
The first National bank opened at the usual hour and has paid out small checks but not cashed large drafts. It may honor all demands by Monday while the Indiana Bank Company remains closed. A notice on the car says the bank will not open today and a full examination will be made, with a decision expected Monday. It is believed assets and member responsibility should cover liabilities and protect depositors.
At an afternoon session Sheldon Jackson recounts being the first American minister to visit Alaska on mission work. Captain P H Pratt argues Indian civilization is achievable with equal opportunities, noting mistreatment sailors might face at Castle Garden. A dozen Carlisle Indian School boys are presented to the audience.
In Pueblo a tin horn gambler named Frank Hutchinson killed his partner Irene Davenport alias Pomeroy after a quarrel over money. The woman leaped from a second story window, suffering a fatal throat wound. Hutchinson died from self inflicted throat slashing as police intervened. Irene Davenport’s relatives are said to live in Muscatine Iowa.
Denver reports J R McCutcheon a young Evans attorney killed himself around noon by slashing his throat with a butcher knife in a store back room. Clerks found him attacking a sack of potatoes with the knife, then failed to severly injure himself with a pocket knife. He died about an hour later. He leaves a wife. No motive given.
The News Laredo special reports from Querriero Mexico about 100 miles below Laredo that Cortez led 300 revolutionists last Tuesday. Reports suggest northern Mexican states may revolt this year amid disputes with the central government. New Laredo officials were fined for removing city officers contrary to government wishes.
Duique Iowa August 18 The wife of United States Senator W B Allison committed suicide by drowning in the Mississippi River last night She left home after 1 PM claiming she was going to a neighbor She wandered the outskirts of the city during the afternoon and was found dead in shallow water about seven miles below the city Her death follows years of nervous illness and prior suicide attempt while in New York in 1881 She was an adopted daughter of the late Senator Grimes of Iowa and had been married ten years Senator Allison had begun a campaign in Clarinda and faced his reply in Council Bluffs The community is in gloom
Fire consumes Vineyard Haven with town officials fearing total destruction. Numerous cottages and business buildings are reported burned as losses top 250000 dollars. cause undetermined.
Delegates to the Royal Arch Masons general grand chapter convocation begin arriving in Denver August 11 ahead of the Monday start. About 350 delegates are expected with strong preparations for receptions. Alfred F. Chapman of Boston arrives as presiding officer. New York and other delegates head to San Francisco after Sunday.
A man named Lewis was arrested in Dillon Montana on a murder charge after police found a young woman's remains near town. The body showed a fatal gunshot wound to the head. Lewis claims the woman traveled with him and was killed by an accidental discharge, and he sought to conceal the matter to avoid arrest.
A man at the Central market in New York chopped off the little finger of his left hand with a cleaver after seizing the blade at a butcher stand. He disappeared, leaving his flanger behind as witnesses watched in shock.
Rich Hill Missouri August 11 oil excitement continues as land is bought at high prices and thousands of acres leased. Options for more land are taken. Wells are under contract and more oil rock and gas wells are found across a wide area. Machinery arrives from Chicago and Philadelphia to support the boom.
A blaze at The Star music hall in Sunderland during a performance destroyed the building. About 1300 spectators were warned and exited calmly, four minutes to leave. The roof collapsed half an hour after the outbreak. no injuries were reported amid renewed city fear after the Victoria Hall panic.
In Canon City a mob abducted Lee Watkins from the sheriff at midnight and shot him dead. His body was hanged from a bridge, as outcry spreads across the region. Watkins had been returning from Salida with the sheriff to secure bonds for the grand jury appearance. Authorities move to arrest the murderers.
General J. H. Deveraux and officials arrived from the northwest to study the feasibility of building a line from St. Louis to Kansas City and Omaha. The socialists held a large picnic at Ogden's grove with about ten thousand attendees, featuring a parade and banners but no speeches.
The Atlantic & Pacific railroad officially opened to traffic on Friday. The general superintendent and officials traveled the line and were warmly received at the Needles by locals and Central Pacific representatives. The route links to the Pacific coast via Albuquerque Wingate New Mexico and Winslow Arizona.
A heavy thunder storm in Lincoln Nebraska today killed three boys Robert and William Miller brothers and Ernest Smith who sheltered under a tree. Several houses were struck and four people injured. The telephone exchange was set on fire.
Archbishop elect William Elder called on clergy to meet August 21 to plan charitable payment to the late Archbishop Purcell's creditors. The effort aims to aid creditors without discharging legal obligations.
Washington August 11 The War Department faces a puzzle over dismissing Major Nickerson who is charged as a deserter but continues to report his address regularly. The department will refer the case to Congress for settlement. The dispatch notes Creek Indians report a satisfactory peace settlement.
Excitement grips Wall Street as Balou & Co fail amid margin setbacks tied to the Cincinnati St. Louis Toledo railroad. About 17 000 shares closed under the rule for the firm, with liabilities estimated between 400 000 and 500 000. Leading houses anticipate temporary trouble but expect resumption of business soon.
Slade the Maori and trainer arrive from New York while Mitchell and party come from Denver in Kansas City. Both boxers will begin training immediately for the coming match, now scheduled for September 11 within 200 miles of Kansas City or Omaha, moving up from the original date of September 15.
C E Heath of Chicopee Mass rode a bicycle from the Summit house to the Glen house on Mount Washington eight miles in fifty five minutes. The prior record for the route was one hour fifty five minutes.
The notice outlines subscription rates for daily and weekly editions and advertising rates. One year subscriptions run at various prices, with six month and other terms. Advertising charges vary by line counts and duration, with contract rates for official notices and special rates for weekly and monthly ads.
Notice warns WEEKLY LEADER readers to ensure their newspapers are paid in advance to avoid discontinuation. It urges subscribers to remit payments promptly to maintain uninterrupted delivery of their paper.
St Francis Academy under the Sisters of St Francis at Columbus Neb will reopen September 5. Parents seeking a quality education for their children may enroll. Five month term includes board and tuition for 60 dollars with music extra. Apply to Sister Josepha, Superior, St Francis Academy, Columbus Neb.
Joseph Larose files a bill in the district court at Cheyenne City seeking a divorce from Clara Larose on grounds of willful desertion for over a year and adultery. Clara, a non resident, must answer by October 1, 1883. Complainant Joseph Larose. Register in chancery Joan K. Jeffrey.
Lane Orriere Cheyenne Wyoming July 24 1883 notice that Thomas Sturgis has filed to prove his claim to the S W quarter of section 9 township 20 range 64 west for final proof before the register and receiver at Cheyenne on August 24 1883 witnesses John B Thomas Edward A Page William C Lane Gorham B Goodell all of Cheyenne Wyoming Epa or W Mann register
Land Office at Cheyenne Wyoming announces Garvey Mellvane has filed for final proof to support his preemption claim No 1089 for section 2 township 84 range 61 W. He will prove residence and cultivation before the Register and Receiver at Cheyenne on September 22 1883. Witnesses named are Thomas L Walker Lewis Blair James Griswold and William J Henderson of Raw Hide Butte Wyoming. Ennan W Mann Register
A notice dated September 22 1883 names Lewis Blair as filing No 1087 for lands in section 18 township 84 north range 60 west. Included are William J Henderson Thomas L Walker James Griswold Henry Mell yane of Raw Hide Butte Wyoming and Epnar W Mann.
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