Unclear OCR fragment references a Chicago area scheme
Fragmentary text mentions a plan or scheme with numbers like 205 500 and names including Chicago region. Details are unreadable, study incomplete.
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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1883
Page
6
Fragmentary text mentions a plan or scheme with numbers like 205 500 and names including Chicago region. Details are unreadable, study incomplete.
A long list of brief items covers events from politicians and royals to labor strikes and accidents. Notable notes include Lorne banquet in Washington, Vanderbilt sightings in New York and Montreal, a smallpox outbreak in Minnesota logging camps, a fire in Lynn Massachusetts, and a Wabash line crash injuring eight. Also referenced are census plans, tariff bill prospects, and French cable pooling contracts.
Milwaukee January 27 The Newhall house inquest heard serious criticism of fire department conduct. Witnesses reported the 70 foot extension ladder failed due to gear, short ladders were used, and proper measures to rouse inmates were lacking. Electrician Kleinateuber said help was refused. keeper Mrs Rust noted fire escapes in alley could have saved lives.
Washington reports circulate that the president would call an extra session if the current Congress fails to pass a tariff bill. A Democratic senator with close ties to the president asserts the claim, but officials say the president has given no one his plans. The timing and policy remain unsettled and uncertain.
The Chinese minister held a dinner in Washington on January 27 for 290 guests. Attendees included members of the senate and house foreign affairs committees, cabinet members, the diplomatic corps, and other distinguished figures.
A compiled digest notes the French deputies’ push to exclude princes from the army, political turmoil in Paris and London discussions on maritime collision courts, and dissension in St Petersburg. It reports floods in the British Lake District, naval losses near Wales, prison unrest around Kropotkin in Lyons, and charity appeals from Ireland amid Donegal distress.
Paris reports the government and a deputies committee accept Faber's proposal to bar Orleans princes from civil and military posts and from elective functions. Admiral Juarezuberry resigns. War Minister Billot opposes the measure but stays on temporarily to avert a cabinet crisis as the committee votes 6 to 5 to back Faber's plan.
Four Kentuckians from Covington fought on the sidewalk at Race and Longworth. John Grumer was slightly wounded by a pistol ball that struck Bob Elliott in the left breast, causing a mortal wound. Billy McCarty was also injured. Four shots were fired. arrests have been made.
The LEADER job office advertises prompt printing services at reasonable rates suitable for individuals and businesses.
Mace and Slade met Fox and sports men to discuss a fight with Sullivan while noting concerns over his fitness. Fox and representatives set 5 000 a side as the limit, reject a 10 000 bout and oppose circus preface. Publicity schemes around Sullivan and Slade are suspected as organizers seek a fair stand up contest.
Telegraphic news in brief notes Wm Metzgar a miner trapped by ore fall at Allentown Pennsylvania has been rescued. Other items include leprosy case in Salem Massachusetts and multiple local incidents and society notes from Chicago Pittsburg Baltimore and Washington.
A fragment describes polished teeth as a sign of refinement and warns vulgar instincts neglecting dental care. It touts Sozo as the safest means to restore beauty by removing impurities, hardening gums, refreshing breath, and enhancing lip charm.
Prairie fires sweep the Texas west and northwest causing heavy stock and hay losses. A fire started by a locomotive spark and others believed set by suspicious persons devastate ranges. Near Chappell Hill Robert Williams, an elderly Black farmer, is murdered by his 16 year old son urged by his stepmother to seize his property.
The house urges the president to begin negotiations for a new treaty with Germany to secure more liberal and just provisions protecting the rights of U.S. citizens native born or naturalized.
Rates listed for daily and weekly publications including subscriptions and advertising. A Rochester Tribune note cites a Maryland exchange referencing Mr. Thos G Forward of Belair cured of rheumatism by St Jacobs Oil.
Frederick Gebhardt passed through Pittsburg Saturday with a sealskin sack valued at $1,000 in his possession and plans to present it to Mrs Langtry.
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