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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1882
Page
6
Fragmentary report lists individuals and horses with partial descriptions and dates, mentioning Lafayette, Wyoming, and figures like W. Perry and O Malley. The text references a house, a piano, and a decision favoring an instrument, but details are damaged and names are incomplete.
Fragments describe strength issues and malaria remedies. Mentions stomach distress such as belching and headache. Vague references to preparation and dosage with scattered terms and no clear conclusions.
Reports recount a murder suicide by John Schengle in Baltimore, a Pavilion hotel blaze in Staten Island, and a Lansing state capitol fire. Additional losses include a Pittsburg blaze, Minneapolis Barton block fire, and other incidents with substantial insured damage.
In San Francisco on December 16, Mrs. Charles Pope was found shot in a friend’s house and dying after a quarrel with her husband. Pope was found dead nearby with a revolver and two spent chambers. Authorities suspect the husband killed her then killed himself. Also noted is 18 year old governess Sarah Kerr who killed herself after a sharp rebuke for a fault.
A witness collapsed from shock during yesterday's inquiry as police reveal knives found behind a house linked to the Phoenix Park murders. Authorities expect to question the man connected to the knives and note two blades bear blood stains. Detectives piste a driver who ferried the murderers to and from the park and also drove Field's assailant.
A signed letter from Rory Hills read at the home office threatens arson against a government office or large building within days in reprisal for the Galway killings of the Jones family. Police and government officers are doubled for security.
Washington rumors say a judge may have lost heavily at a gambling game last night. A gambler suggested a man who resembles the justice was present and others spread the tale after players left, a view echoed by another person of the same cloth.
Washington December 18 reports that after the fourth of March the senate will likely have a definite Republican majority. Twenty six terms expire that day and most incumbents will be reelected by fellow Republicans. Exceptions noted include Senators Davis Kellogg Grover and Johnson.
In response to a Pittsburg request the secretary of the treasury ruled that a Chinese resident cannot import a wife from China under the Chinese Restriction Act, unless he already has a wife in China who can join him.
In McKenzie and Coffin addition at Bismarck North Dakota over $75,000 of lots sold in under two hours today. The same addition sold by North Pacific two weeks earlier for $50,000. Owens projects $100,000 from it. Total transfers approach $1,000,000 in the last month, rivaling Winnipeg’s boom.
Pittsburg December 16. It transpires that Harvey Matthews death by his own action in Chicago was caused by enforced separation from a wife described as an octoroon here. The wife, young handsome and rich, faces a legal fight for possession of his body as family interference drove the man from the city.
The British bark Langding Hall struck Friska rock off Wexford with twenty four crew drowned and two survivors. The ship Glad Tidings from Calcutta for Falmouth went ashore at Prawle port and burned after catching fire. two more drownings reported.
Sheriff Boswell of Albany county returned home from Lincoln where he had jailed an insane man. In his care was Dave Dixon charged with stealing several horses at Antelope Springs. Dixon had been imprisoned at O Neill City. Upon arrest he still held one horse while others were disposed of.
A London dispatch reports the bishop of Liandorff has died. John M. Saunders, who threatened Gladstone, was acquitted by insanity. France’s imports rose by 106 million francs in eleven months versus last year, with a parallel rise of 147 million francs in the same period.
Congress plans its agenda as the civil service reform bill is expected to pass the Senate early this week if Republicans push it to a final vote. Senator Jones of Florida warns the Democratic Party needs conservative and independent support to win. The Supreme Court orders Gen Newton M Curtis to pay his fine and remain in custody pending payment.
In Washington the House of Representatives voted 123 to 105 against adjournment over the holidays despite a strong preference for a break. Though a large majority voiced aye in voice vote, a recorded tally showed a substantial majority opposing the measure when members were required to record their positions.
The Globe theater grossed 26748 during Langtry's two week run ending tonight. Matinees and the shows The Honeymoon and She Stoops to Conquer drew the largest crowds. Langtry departs for Philadelphia on Sunday.
In Waterbury Connecticut on December 16 a railroad collision on the New York and New England line fatally injured Dennis Sullivan and John Leary. Edward Gilroy sustained a thigh fracture and conductor Monahan suffered head contusions. An Italian passenger was dangerously wounded.
Bismarck suffers neuralgia while eastern papers discuss Dorsey and Guarfield. San Francisco hosts a Knights Templar conclave drawing comment. Corsicana Texas endures a $100000 fire on Monday. Mrs Langtry draws large Philadelphia audience. Farnsworth expects little tariff action this session. Butterworth reports army appropriation and seeks post office bill action. Mutual Life plans an eleven story NYC building. Scoville insanity case stricken from docket. reconciliation rumored. Grand Forks Nebraska fire wipes out many businesses. loss $100000. water works incomplete. Weser navigation prep costs 30 million marks, six years, boosting Birvimen trade with New York. Wabash train derailment near Fort Wayne injures several passengers. Cause: broken rail.
A compilation of brief items: winter weather near Laramie with snow on Monday and a forecast of the year's shortest day, county officers to assume office January 1, improvements in Mr. Nye likely to allow Christmas release, local Christmas decorations, and Fort Russell fire rumors. Also mentions Crystal Mountain mining excitement near Loveland and Fort Collins, Colorado, about seventy miles from Cheyenne.
In Rosita and Silver Cliff the attempt to seize county records has quelled with officials signaling no force will be used. Authorities monitor records while tensions ease and no further trouble is anticipated. Back in Denver ex Senator Chaffee arrived from New York and Abt Tabor Bowen and Hamilton share a hotel. Governor Pitkin returns from California and readies his political push.
Twillingate Newfoundland reports the heaviest wind and snow storm in fifty years over the past two days. In Green Bay twenty two vessels are wrecked and loss of life is feared.
The notice informs readers of a new enlarged scheme drawn monthly by WALCAPITAL PRIZE. Tickets cost $75 each with winnings in proportion to shares.
A druggist who graduated from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and is a member of the American and Pennsylvania Pharmaceutical Associations. He has fourteen years of experience in the business.
A patient describes a miracle breakthrough with reduced head noises and improved hearing after treatment. The individual claims dramatic benefit and questions the need for further doses, suggesting continued benefit from the current method.
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