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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1883
Page
2
Weekly Center discusses Judge Sener narrowing fence disputes on government lands. Government seeks injunctions to remove wire fences while amended complaints proceed. Opinion stresses grand public rights and potential easing for cattlemen if fences are removed.
A general court martial is appointed to meet at Fort Fred Steele on August 27. James Schaeffer known as Sausage Fritz, a Laramie sausage dealer, attacked Max Mertz with a large butcher knife injuring his abdomen but not fatally. The Tedman house at Fort Collins passes to Geo M Jones. The Cringe and Greaser, a new weekly paper from Manzano New Mexico, proclaims itself oldest and best in Valencia county.
Help wanted notice seeking two wood turners to work at the Cheyenne planing mill with no further details on qualifications or pay.
Florestan Cologne earns praise for a perfume that feels refreshing without a sickening effect, noted by enthusiasts who value a clean enduring aroma.
The Salt Lake Herald recounts W. O. Sander of Salt Lake City accusing Geo. D. Disbrou of stealing stock and tools worth 310. Disbrou, described as 26, six feet tall, fled to the coast, committed robberies in Oregon, and was sent to Salem penitentiary. An attempted escape July 3 led to a guard killed and nine convicts, including Disbrou, escaping. most were recaptured with casualties. Disbrou formerly worked in Cheyenne and left amid scandal. His future punishment for Salt Lake theft remains possible.
A historical notice extols Royal Baking Powder for decades of safe use and denunciation of alum powders. It credits royal public endorsements by government chemists and leading experts, noting alum dangers and Royal’s market resilience despite rival campaigns.
A veteran observer denounces reporting and meddling from Gen Howard and Col. Carlin over temperance drives at Fort Omaha. He cites repeated orders on dress, Sunday work, and religious tests as overreach and laments the inspector general’s crusade to police officers private habits, arguing practical limits on enforcement amid local saloon outlets and town size.
An advertisement claims Parker's Ginger Tonic regulates vital organs, purifies blood, and strengthens the whole system. It offers a free recipe for ailments including nervous weakness and early decay, sent by Rev. Jasmin T. Inman in New York City.
The Home Journal says this tonic serves as the best guide for women, helping with despondency periodical headaches indigestion back and kidney pain and other troubles of the sex based on experience.
Alfred Rawcliffe, regarded as insane, was last seen seven weeks ago at Bard's ranch. He belonged to the Third Cavalry, Company D.
At the New York session of the federation of organized trades and labor unions the legislative committee, formed last year at the Cleveland convention, reported encouraging progress toward forming local unions despite a reward offer for details on the elereavous of horses son, O. Treveth branded GF Cheyenne Wyoming.
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