Hat and mark in der anded Oad Range hining River
Hat and mark appear in the der anded Oad Range near hining River as a muffled fragment of a local note. The garbled text hints at place names and landmarks but lacks clear action or events.
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 30 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1883
Page
1
Hat and mark appear in the der anded Oad Range near hining River as a muffled fragment of a local note. The garbled text hints at place names and landmarks but lacks clear action or events.
Fragmentary notes mention stock and people tied to a Chey Camp and Sidney area. Details are unclear but reference cattle and possible ownership.
A Ruby Peak snow slide near Irwin Colorado destroyed shaft houses and machinery for the Ruby Chief and Howard extensions. Eight miners were buried. Frank Rollands died, Tom Brown and Wm Coleman injured. Another slide near Gothic buried J W Goodspeed, with his family left behind. An immense Gothic mountain slide shook the town.
New York reports Rev. Talmage objects to cartoons on Brooklyn boards depicting John Howson in The Sorcerer. Posters anger church members who remove them. Talmage asks district attorney about criminal libel. Attorney general Catlio warns against talmage impersonation in academy events and orders poster removal.
The steamboat Caroline struck the British steamship Riverdale at anchor off Cedar Point in dense fog. The port bow and stem were crushed, several thousand dollars in damage, two Caroline officers were lightly injured, but no fatalities occurred as Riverdale’s crew assisted Caroline’s boats and passengers.
An Ogden Utah telegram reports the robbers who attacked the Central Pacific train at Montello Nevada have been surrounded in the mountains. The gang includes three convicts who escaped Salt Lake Penitentiary, with the rest described as cowboys.
Secretary Tiller states pensioner soldiers do not get land unless they settle on and improve the tract. A veteran complained of sending funds to a Washington firm that offered to locate and sell 160 acres under the soldiers' homestead law.
Charles H. Phelps criticizes Bancroft in the Post for editing practices and collusion with writers across histories of the Pacific coast. The report also covers Sullivan Slade boxing talks, the $10,000 stake demand, and Bergh urging mayor Edson to curb the Mace Slade sparring match in Chicago and New York.
Washington reports several bills proposed in both houses to amend and extend laws to suppress polygamy. One measure seeks to abolish woman suffrage in Utah while another would allow a first wife to testify on a husband’s number of wives. Judge Jere Black opposes federal overreach. Cannon and Caine favor stricter action.
New York city reports edge of a Slade Mace exhibition possibly set for Monday at Madison Square Garden. Mace says NY treatment was worse than any city and notes sparring in a church in San Francisco. Police arrest Richard K Fox and Wm J Harding for prize fight arrangements. Slade and Sullivan appear in court with bail posted. Rox in a card denounces police interference as an outrage.
In New York on June 27 Slade Mace and others visited several sporting houses then the Astor house bar room where partisan anger turned to violence. A scuffle ensued with dishes and utensils thrown as Slade fled by a side door and order was restored without police intervention.
The house committee on commerce advances the river and harbor bill without War Department estimates. Chairman Page says most appropriations in the last bill are reviewed and remaining items objected to by the secretary are excluded. The measure would total about 70 million dollars with 2.5 million for the Mississippi and Pacific coast river appropriations about 30 percent lower than the prior bill.
Cincinnati January 30. John S Covington superintendent of the insurance company reports after investigating the Newhall house fire in Milwaukee that the building’s construction was not more hazardous than typical hotels and its fire appliances were valuable and numerous, aiding suppression efforts.
Philadelphia January 30. John H Clark owner of Olympic hall and John Goodman fined fifty dollars each for allowing an eight year old daughter of Goodman to sing in public. Magistrate placed child with society for the prevention of cruelty to children but the order caused a court scene and the child was released to her parents.
A group of workers carrying a large ladle of molten iron saw the handle break, sending seething metal onto wet snow. Steam caused an explosion and scattered hot iron. Albert Smith and Jacob Ray were fatally injured. several others were hurt.
An 1890s product claim touts Allen's Brain Foon as a remedy for nervousness nervous debility and generative weakness. It lists prices one dollar six for five dollars and directs readers to Allen's Pharmacy 316 First Ave New York with Cheyenne outlet Geo W Hoyt.
An early health advertisement touts Wells Health Renewer as restoring vigor and curing dyspepsia impotence and sexual debility for a price of $1. The copy emphasizes universal efficacy and quick results for men seeking renewed strength.
The notice advertises a pest control product labeled Don’t Die in the House. It promises to kill rats and mice as well as roaches bed bugs flies ants moles chipmunks gophers for 15 cents. The brief lists the product’s price and pest targets.
Advertising note for Thick Heads and heavy stomachs promoting Wells’ May apple pills as anti bilious cathartic. Pills priced 10 and 25 cents.
Lincoln and Omaha reports detail Gen Charles F Manderson of Omaha winning the Nebraska United States Senate seat in a decisive caucus and joint convention. The veteran lawyer and Civil War brigadier general is hailed as a strong choice with national potential. A separate Omaha note covers Mrs Matilda Ward suing James Bonner for threats and slander amid alleged long running harassment and an implied affair.
A wealthy California sheep-raiser arrived in Burlington to find his only relative, a niece named Towne who had lived in a local mill. After a month of search she revealed herself and the pair planned to depart for California together, ending her years of hardship.
Dublin report states two prisoners in Kilmainham jail identified as the Phenix park murderers. A car used by the killers is recognized as the vehicle they drove away in. A Dublin train incident led to the arrest of a car driver bound for America on suspicion of involvement, who urged the crowd to cheer Councillor Carey.
Detroit senatorial contest on January 30 shows Ferry 47, Stout 47, Hannah 11, Hanchett 9, Willits 7 with 5 scattering. In St Paul windom 39, Wilson 29, Cole 11 and eight others scattering. only one ballot recorded.
About 1,600 tons of coal are now daily consumed in Denver, reflecting high demand for fuel as city residents power industries and heating needs. The figure signals a robust energy use pattern amid growing city activity and winter season pressures.
In New York on January 29 the Gates of Hope temple on Eighty sixth Street was dedicated. Former Methodist owners remodeled the building for the Jewish congregation. Rev. Dr. Brown delivered a remarkable dedication sermon addressing businesslike congregants. He described the change as a reopening of a local “old firm” now run by the father but promising continued charity and brotherly love.
In Wheeling West Virginia on January 29 the bishop Rt Rev John J Kain published a letter condemning the Knights of St John a German Catholic society. Catholics are ordered to withdraw from the group before March under excommunication penalties. The diocese had previously banned round dances and beer sales at Catholic entertainments and required societies to enroll and submit their constitutions by January 1. The Knights defied the order by hosting a ball last Tuesday night where beer was sold and dancing occurred.
Berlin on January 29 reports that the Crown Prince and Princess Victoria affirm their silver wedding as renewed proof of German people’s firm unity across ranks and creeds. The North German Gazette notes Emperor William’s letter was countersigned by Bismarck, underscoring its political significance.
Kent and Arnold expand storage with a massive new safe featuring a time lock and rugged walls to deter burglars and fire. The bank promotes small deposits, issue certificates of deposit, and urges workers and cattlemen alike to save. officials praise the plan as wise, practical finance for families in the territory.
Advices from the Canadian northwest report ranch companies in the Red river district losing several thousand head of stock this winter. The Cochrane ranch drove cattle south from Calgary district to Fort McLeod due to Pacific coast winds making the climate milder.
A Merced dispatch reports Ashley W Wright, former colonel of an Illinois cavalry regiment in the late war, committed suicide at Dover California by blowing out his brains after years of insanity. Also noted is a Vermont dispatch about E G Gratman cured by St Jacobs Oil and a Springfield clerk Chas EB Vinton who killed himself yesterday.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.