Black Echess in Doa Phrase Sparks Confusion
A fragmentary OCR line reads as day ha YH with unclear wording about black eches or kles in a doa. The readable text offers no clear event or identifiable entities to confirm context or dates.
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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1883
Page
24
A fragmentary OCR line reads as day ha YH with unclear wording about black eches or kles in a doa. The readable text offers no clear event or identifiable entities to confirm context or dates.
Meskly Cender Port Leo X11, aged 74, is described as tall, thin, and erect. He maintains a disciplined routine of prayer, Mass at six, breakfast at eight, and letter reading, while known for businesslike methods and prudence despite aging. The article notes a political twist in speakership discussing Randall Carlisle contrasts on internal revenue and tariff revision, with Cox aligned with Randall and Carlisle favored by a new movement.
A girl sought damages in a breach of promise case claiming four failed marriages unjustly blighted her. The lawyer asked for the damages and she estimated 100 dollars per blight, totaling 400 dollars. The Ottawa Republic reporting notes the entry of damages.
The passage urges reporters to avoid hyperbolic or metaphorical language when describing infrastructure and professions. It cautions against calling a turnpike keeper a Colossus of roads, a hedge a person with bank stakes, or a belfry a court of a peal. It also warns against joking about carpenters and trees and discourages florid sport and fishing terms.
An Arkansas writer notes widespread resistance to progress in southern Arkansas with hundreds of fake houses lacking stoves and farmers opposing railroads fearing wildlife disruption. A railroad surveyor cites many who oppose rail lines. a reporter recalls a farmer anxious to sell as a railroad nears within thirty miles.
Western representatives in Washington report a large influential lobby planned for this winter to oppose repeal of pre-emption and timber culture laws and to block amendments to the homestead act and public land system reforms. Congressman Ryan of Kangas says the lobby will marshal money and political influence to preserve existing abuses in land laws.
An urging early 20th century plea recommends keeping Ayer's Cherry Pectoral on hand to treat croup promptly, highlighting sudden fatal cases that might have been averted with immediate use.
An advertisement extols Parker's Hair Balsam for exceptional cleanliness and claims it makes gray hairs disappear with occasional use, presenting a strong but unverified benefit. The brief touts noticeable results and consumer appeal in a compact promotional note.
In a premeditated act at Front and South A streets, George Cook shot Jim Blunt, janitor at the east side public school, after quarrel over years of hostility. Cook fled, was pursued, captured by Harry Smith, and jailed. coroner’s inquest expected, community fears swift vigilante action.
Helena leader M. E. Downs reports Montana's mining industry booming with richer ore and expanding display plans for next year. He notes improved relations with exposition managers and urges a stock exhibit to draw broader crowds.
The New York Sun reports a belief that General Sheridan’s guidance during President Arthur’s western journey aimed to influence policy. The piece suggests the possibility of placing reservation Indians under army charge, noting it remains speculative and tied to the army’s role in the trip.
A jail inmate, described as insane, tries to contact the town mayor through a reporter. He demands the mayor be told to appoint a new sheriff, claiming the jail has turkey and gifts. The reporter notes other inmates tease the crank as harmless fun.
The Plain Dealer notes congressman elect Martin A. Foran of Cleveland has long used St Jacobs Oil with safety and reliability. He reports the remedy gave relief to a lame knee.
Shurley & Co Chicago markets fine watches jewelry and silverware offering single articles at dozen price. Parties endorse them including United States Express Co American Express Co Southern Express Co F W Palmer postmaster Gen A C Smith ex state treasurer and others. Goods sent on approval with privilege of examination enabling home purchasing. Catalogue available from 77 State Street Chicago.
A humorous verse fragment features Judge P and a giant spittoon scene. The city council met at city hall with Mayor Cary presiding. City Marshal Schnitger, Clerk Jeffrey, and Attorney Riner attended along with councillors Dyer, Taylor, McGregor, Horrie and Griffin. Bills presented included $1,200 for land and officer salaries, with many items referred to committees and others laid over.
A reporter, jailed briefly yesterday, spoke with Rodgers the suspected killer who arrived in Cheyenne under arrest. Rodgers, about 40 and tall, seemed calm and offered little, claiming he is from Indiana and not guilty. He is a soldier in company K of the 7th Infantry.
The coroner's jury for Rodgers, charged with Williams's murder, met November 28 at Fort Laramie. John Wallace testified Williams wrestled him at St Denis ranch. Williams threatened before falling. Corporal Stevens placed Rogers at camp after a saloon quarrel. Rogers claimed self defense. Other witnesses corroborated the verdict. A blood stained knife tied to Rogers was found.
In the grand semi annual drawing of the Louisiana State Lottery company readers may send for tickets by methods stated in the paper. Participants are assured tickets will be delivered promptly and with confidence.
A Hutchinson resident credits Dr King's New Discovery with saving his life after a simple trial bottle led to a large bottle purchase and a complete cure. The medicine is claimed to cure asthma bronchitis severe coughs and throat and lung diseases with trial bottles free at Gray and Pearse's drug store and large bottles priced at one dollar.
An old advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a universal cure for burns bruises cuts ulcers salt rheum sores cancers piles chiblaina corns tetter and chapped hands. The maker guarantees results or money refunded and lists Gray & Pearze as sellers.
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