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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1883
Page
2
A broad mix notes on Edward McPherson retirement and 1884 politicking. Items mention Park City police, railroad debt per mile, anti monopoly talk in baseball, Carnt family lecturing, Miss Anthony on women’s suffrage, Sumner on whisky tax, English nobility tax issues, and polygamy opposition led by Rosecrans and other Democrats.
The Louisville Courier-Journal discharged about half its force, reportedly for political reasons tied to Republicans. Editors protest by Watterson, but the action removes voices from editorial pages and is seen as a peculiar and unhelpful move for the paper.
A New York Times correspondent argues Wyoming earns a bad reputation by noting liquor dealers hold office there, suggesting he might instead research office holding rum sellers in eastern cities like New York Boston Philadelphia and Chicago.
The Tur Kabyles determine political maturity by a length of thread wrapped around the head. The thread, starting at the occipital base and passing over the cranium, is doubled to circle the neck. When the end reaches the chin the individual is considered mature, typically around age V4.
Washington chatter notes Mr Boatne in talks with callers clarifying his surplus revenue letter. He insists he is not a candidate for the presidency and would not accept a nomination if offered, despite public questions about his views.
The Cheyenne court convened with Judge Sener on the bench and dis posed of civil, criminal, and garnishee matters. Cases include City of Cheyenne vs Allie St Clair dismissed, Calland vs Weeks disclosures concluded, and Calland vs Clark argued over lien status tied to agency. The Cotton demurrer appeal resumes with Stewart and Baird argument and a 2 p m deadline set.
Complaint filed by John Housidux against Francis J. Buckley to cancel homestead entry No. 126 dated February 2, 1877 in Laramie county Wyoming Territory. Parties summoned to appear January 4, 1884 at 2 p m to respond and provide testimony on alleged abandonment before Enan W. Mann Register Water 8 Humibur Receiver.
The clipping reports a footpad robbery in Oakland, a rush for free government land at Valentine, a Cuming county farmer Oliver Giest committing suicide, a Lincoln convention for drummers and fifers, a Tekamah youth's religious obsession with Bob Ingersoll, and railroad and gas plans tying Nemaha Salem Brownville Hastings and Blair. It notes Neligh stock for courthouse funding, telegraphing local price shocks, and a murder by Samuel Cry near Hardy with a warning about loaded organs.
Bozen city marshal reports cattle running on streets. Miles residents form New England society. Actor David M. Boothby of Katie Putnam company dies. Fire clay deposit found near Livingston. Stebbins banking becomes First National Bank Billings after Jan 1. Territorial government expenses for 1883 projected at 70,600. Washington territory papers push division and new territory with Idaho. Hay City population minimal. mule hired at 15 dollars daily. Benton area plans to invade Blackfoot reservation for ranching and mining prospects. Gold-bearing discovery hints at a stampede. Northern Pacific land sales end November 30 total 954,422 acres, value 2,819,491.1% with distribution across Minnesota, Dakota, Montana, and Washington districts.
The New Orleans Picayune notes that many American households suffer stomach weakness indigestion nervousness and rheumatism. Parker's Ginger Tonic is urged to tone the stomach and nerves and keep the kidneys active to remove foul matter.
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