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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1883
Page
4
The article notes a strong probability of a railway war between Denver and Chicago with a lively contest ahead. It also reports an Albany clergyman seeking election as chaplain of the New York senate and sending each senator a prayer specimen and a sermon.
In Auburn Maine Brea Avuse attended a man's funeral displaying conspicuous grief and spent three months in mourning. Her husband has filed for divorce citing the prolonged bereavement and related strains in the marriage.
The Tom London Telegraph runs a lengthy piece on Secretary Lincoln's directive to feed the old male Mes Iqua for life. The article spans about three thousand words detailing the policy, implications, and public response.
GLOVE FIGHTING on the Pacific coast has received a black eye. The San Francisco grand jury has indicted some of the chief promoters of the so called manly art. Professor Sullivan, who has an engagement in San Francisco, may clash with city authorities on the first round.
Ex-SeaAxER RANDALL told reporters in Philadelphia on Friday that he has no regrets about the campaign. He added he will support the party's best welfare as he has always done, while noting Philadelphia friends do not need further assurances.
The account notes that Mr. Carlisle, the newly appointed speaker, expressed ignorance of Lily Langtry. Her agent sought a box for her performance and the speaker asked who he was, remarking he never heard of him, a moment the text calls a lack of recognition for Langtry.
The Supreme Court protects Jefferson Davis in property conveyed to him by Mrs. Dorsey as a legacy. It is noted as a coincidence he must appeal to the government he once opposed to obtain the funds for his declining years.
The Tur Philadelphia Press quotes President Arthur as saying no Republican who ignores a chance to oppose tariff cuts should be trusted with a presidential bid. The piece interprets his remarks as a clear message that he is not seeking re-election, implying he is out of the race.
The War Department holds 540 Confederate flags captured by Union forces in Civil War battles. Many show the struggles of their bearers and romantic interest. one flag was taken at Malvern Hill from a South Carolina regiment. Another black flag from near North Mountain, Maryland warned of no quarter where colored troops fought.
The New York Times surveyed 324 readers to gauge reaction to the president’s message. Of them 105 had read it, 96 said they had not, 88 planned to study it, 30 skimmed it, and 5 read newspaper criticisms.
The St. Louis Globe Democrat portrays Flood, Fair and Mackey as full blooded men with California vigor and easy manners, while Sharon is depicted as a thin, angular, pallid Connecticut figure lacking expression and a weak mustache.
Rumors place Mr. Spreckles of San Francisco with 80 million pounds of sugar and a tea party fortune. A reform wave hits wives of senators living in Washington. Real estate agents mock boom theories tied to gold and silver mine tales. Gerald Massey sues the New York Times for libel over a humorous editorial. A Fargo tale tells of a wealthy suitor marrying an older woman after admiring her grandmother. The New Haven Salvation Army defies police warnings with noisy street parades, claiming martyrdom and provoking public disapproval.
W H Fields earned praise for stopping a four man brawl in a Kentucky still house by firing to end the fight. He is arrested on murder charges, with potential hanging feared. The piece notes reactions to Blaine and Blaine letters amid presidential speculation and party expectations.
Senior Ricardo Staven of Valparaiso Chile says he is completely cured of rheumatism after using St Jacobs oil. He endorses the remedy as a pain banisher and notes a clear head and good health. Ayer’s Cathartic pills are recommended to restore buoyancy and vigor for the constipated.
A traditional teething remedy advertised to calm sick infants at night. Claims include relief from dysentery, diarrhea, wind colic, and inflammation, with gentle gums and overall energy. Endorsed as the prescription of a renowned female physician. Sold by druggists worldwide at 25 cents per bottle.
Several complaints arise about the bridge over Crow Creek on a county highway leaving the city toward the west. It is not a city bridge but a county road, and the county commissioners should take immediate steps to repair it.
Nolan, a policeman, fought two strangers from Denver in front of the Carey block on Sunday morning. He received a bad injury to his right eye after a kick from one assailant, but the culprits were jailed with Marshal Schnitger’s help. Dr. Crook treated Nolan’s wound, and Ewing, who struck Nolan, was fined $100 by Judge Lee yesterday.
The lien law, new to this territory, pleases workers yet unsettles owners and original contractors with uncertain provisions. The upcoming legislature could amend the statute to fix defects, and those affected should follow proposed changes closely.
Will Hosford, deputy sheriff, teased colleagues by spreading a mock report that John Smith had a life sentence. The gag ended with a joke about jail for a $10 fine, as witnesses laughed and Hosford kept the prank lighthearted at the courthouse.
A Sunday night incident at a western town resort ended when about a dozen youths tried to force entry. The mistress armed with a horse whip and two poodle dogs repelled the attack, advancing to the doorway and driving the intruders away. The report notes the scene as a wartime style defense and describes the dogs moving to containment.
A brawl broke out as patrons hid in a chicken coop and burst through gates, climbing fences and crossing lots. Later the mood improved, then they retreated behind a stove to vent the defeat and discuss the trouble caused by a full house.
The president nominates First Lieutenant William 3B. Pease for captain of the 9th Infantry and Second Lieutenants Thomas 8. McCaleb and George Palmer for first lieutenants of the same regiment. Also Second Lieutenant Robert A. Lovell is nominated for first lieutenant of the 14th Infantry.
Under authority of army regulations ration of bread for company H 4th infantry rises to twenty two ounces. 2d Lieutenant Stevens 6th infantry granted one month leave with permission to extend four months. 1st Lieutenant Merriam 4th infantry to inspect flour for Indian service at Thacher Neb during Browne 4th infantry leave. Recruits Bailey Jacobs from Fort Douglas join company B 6th infantry. Quackenbos from Fort D A Russell assigned to 6th infantry. 1st Lieutenant Capron 9th infantry given fifteen days leave. Private Hettinger troop D 5th cavalry relieved from extra duty at Cheyenne depot to Fort D A Russell.
In Washington on Tuesday, Delegate Post introduced multiple bills. Bills include pensions for Frank Nelson and others, Wind River settlers relief, Yellowstone park jurisdiction, Laramie water use, timber land sales act amendments, and Cheyenne public building funding, all referred, printed or ordered.
A bill H. R. 1742 amends section 1864 of chapter 1 title 28 revised statutes and is sent to the committee on the territories for printing. A bill H. R. 1743 provides withdrawal from settlement and sale of certain lands in Wyoming territory, read a first and second time, referred to the committee on public lands, and ordered to be printed.
Agreement at will between A Frazer and A A Thomson ends and Frazer has no further claim to profits from Thomson herd branded ee grazing in Carbon county Wyoming territory Cheyenne December 18 1883.
Notice states George R. Harrington seeks final proof for the west half of northeast quarter and east half of northwest quarter section 30 in township 25 north range 66 wear. Proof before the Cheyenne register January 25, 1884. Witnesses: Weightman McCormick Parish Gallagher of Fort Laramie. Mann, Register.
Land office at Cheyenne Wyoming announces final proof in support of claims to parcels in section 12 township 15 north range 70 west. David Lannen seeks the south half of the northeast quarter and the south half of the northwest quarter, to be proven January 25 1884 before the register and receiver. Supporting witnesses include Thomas Conroy Thomas Holt Epcear W Mann and others from Cheyenne and Walback post office Laramie county Wyoming.
Lane Orrick at Cheyenne Wyoming November 19 1883 listed as receiver for the north half of the southeast quarter and north half of the southwest quarter of section 15 township 18 north range 62 west. The entry names Charles W Perry Thomas M Herrick Benjamin A Mills John B Leatach and Harvey M Babbitt all of Little Horse Creek Wyoming with reference to December 28 1883.
Land Office at Cheyenne Wyoming dated November 19 1883 and a receiver at Cheyenne on December 28 1883 notify Benjamin A Mills as claimant for the northwest quarter of section 21 in township 18 north range 62 west The notice requires proof of continuous residence from Charles W Perry Thos M Herrick John B Leatsch and Harvey M Babbitt all of Little Horse Creek Wyoming Epear W Mann Register
Wide Awake Druggists Gray Pearse announce agency for Dr King’s new discovery for consumption and throat lung illnesses. Describes a positive guarantee, trial bottles free, regular size one dollar. Includes claim of cure for coughs colds hoarseness asthma hay fever bronchitis and other respiratory issues.
An old advertisement proclaims Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the greatest medical wonder, guaranteed to cure burns bruises cuts ulcers salt rheum fever sores cancers piles chilblains corns tetter chapped hands and skin eruptions or money refunded, 25 cents per box, sold by Gray & Pearse.
A garbled London note references W New York Tin and a recovery claim. Details are unclear, but the item notes a positive stance or progress while omitting specific actions or dates.
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