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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1883
Page
3
Abstracted items note Chicago debates elevated railroad schemes and westward Blaine clubs rising in many eastern locales. Reports cover political crimes, labor meetings, tariffs, and social notes. Notable mentions include James Clark shooting, Levi Kretzschmer’s death, and Senatorial succession rumors.
Herr Johann Moat in Chicago declares in a northwestern address that the only solution is to kill and to loot banks and stores, urging capitalists to be set to work on the streets. The remarks drew uproarious applause from the audience.
Indian Agent Porter at Fort Peck Montana reports Milk River country overrun by white hunters slaughtering buffalo by thousands. The Indians grow restless and military help is sought. Price informs the agent the hunters have no business there and the secretary of war will be asked to remove them.
A Portland Dispatch report from San Francisco dated December 27 states three cow boys were lynched Monday night at Prineville in Cook county. The victims were described as desperate figures, with few details available on the motive or circumstances.
Report from St Louis says Creek Indian war hostilities began last Sunday fifteen miles west of Okmulgee Muskogee territory. A clash between Cheetos men led by Jim Larney and Spie Cheeks partisans under Mekarocke left several dead including Bob Carr and Dave Barrett plus a man named Walsh. Forty U S soldiers disarmed 150 Indians as authorities plan further disarmament and US Commissioner to investigate. United States Agent Tuffie traveled to the trouble scene.
In Stanns gambling house Matt Wells shot at John Kerr after an earlier feud with Felory. Kerr died at 2 30 this afternoon. Wells and Felory were involved in a street confrontation. two bystanders and gambler Conlon were seriously wounded.
A relative of Gen. Sherman says reports of his conversion to Catholicism are unfounded. The general had no closer ties to the Catholic Church than years ago, though his wife and children are Catholics. Another correspondent calls the claim a fabrication and a lie.
In Lynchburg Virginia on December 27 an Uncle Tom's Cabin company with five bloodhounds faced fierce white indignation. Locals call the portrayal outrageous, claiming bloodhounds were not used in most states. The troupe drew a small audience in Richmond and was blocked in Norfolk by public clamor.
California visitors in New York at hotels include J. N. Bachman P. McAllister Jr G N Rogers C D Watson J McCue The Chinese Christian missionary Kam Sing left for Canton via San Francisco with God speed from the Chinese Young Men's Christian association He is the first native born Chinaman sent as a missionary from here and will be supported by Trinity and Fifty third Street Baptist churches He will work with Rev Dr Graves a missionary in China for twenty six years
In Newcastle Pennsylvania Reisenhamsen outlasted Gilson after a brutal twenty round prize fight. Gilson failed to rise after the final bell leaving Reisenhamsen the winner amid both fighters being carried from the ring.
Washington notes report the senate passes the civil service reform bill by a 39 to 5 tally. The president sends nominations for postmasters Felippe Gomez Monterey and Chas Wilkins Riverside Cal. Hazen denies Howgate sympathy rumors. Miller moves to raise witness fees. caucus on southern Dakota statehood set after holidays.
A Crook County mob hanged Sid Houston and Chas Luston after seizing them from W. C. Barnes's home. A. C. Swartz and John Thorp led horse thieves blamed for a recent series of raids that netted about thirty horses. Swartz was shot by an armed assailant as the vigilantes pursue the rest of the gang.
The mangled body of S F Warren was found on a railroad track. A coroner's jury ruled he was robbed and beaten by Samuel White and H Tucker before being struck by a train. White and Tucker were arrested and remain silent. In Uniontown Pennsylvania, tension grows over the Nutt tragedy with fresh letters harming Captain Nutt's daughter to be produced at the trial.
The Auckland voyage bark Yemsbeke reports on October 9 a ball of fire passed over the vessel during a southwest gale and heavy snow squall. Mate Folsen injured in both wrists, wheelman Blumberg struck in both legs, Makela wounded in the head, gunwales broken and stern planks ripped. The explosion occurred twenty yards away with sparks like a rocket, though no lightning or thunder appeared.
Pittsburg December 27 The pig iron manufacturers of the United States met and formed a national protective association. The tariff committee report was discussed and a committee to go to Washington reported that maintaining a fair duty will be hard due to free trade pressure. Another meeting is set for January 11.
Dec 28. It appears county treasurer Jas Wilsons statement that his death by own action stemmed from bankruptcy on the Chicago board of trade is not true. His gains and losses are about even, but excitement likely led to the act. His estate is valued at $40,000 with about $10,000 in debts.
The sparring show tonight features Joe Coburn recently from Sing Sing and Sullivan drawing unusual interest. Coburn, noted for a 1871 New Orleans bout with Mace, is discussed as a potential competitor for Sullivan. Mace sends terms via letter and hints at San Francisco exhibitions before an eastward tour.
The Railway Age reports 1882 main track laid totaled 10 821 miles across 316 lines in 44 states and territories, likely 11 000 miles with grand total 1 500 more than 1881. Iowa 953 Texas 817 New York 752 Colorado 500 Dakota 480 Pennsylvania 464 Minnesota 444. 140 roads unfinished. capital around 270 million. Far West gains California 286 Arizona 192 Utah 175.
In Lebanon Alabama two brothers, Dave and Henry Bullard, ran a gambling saloon. Tom Jacoway sought to close it by legal action, was attacked, and one Bullard died with the other wounded during the melee. The next night a Jacoway brother shot and killed a man at his home, mistaking him for a Bullard associate.
The revised table from the commissioner of agriculture lists corn 1 635 000 000 bushels wheat 510 000 000 bushels oats 470 000 000 bushels barley 45 000 000 bushels rye 20 000 000 bushels buckwheat 12 000 000 bushels total 2 692 000 000 bushels
Fire consumed nearly two full blocks of frame stores in Prescott Arkansas on December 28. Loss to stores and stock estimated at $100000 with about two thirds insured. Authorities believe an incendiary sparked the blaze to plunder.
General Fitz John Porter writes from Boston that misinformed actions cost him his sword and left him branded, yet he vows to endure any sacrifice for his country. He recalls endurance of the 22d 23d regiments and 3d battery as he asserts his patriotism will be vindicated. The closing line notes lean cattle as a modern hardship.
The senate passed a civil service bill creating three nonpartisan commissioners with $3500 salaries to oversee competitive exams for federal entry. Examinations will be public and merit based with probation. noncompetitive tests allowed where competition is absent. Officials are barred from soliciting political contributions in official rooms or roles.
Sister Mary Paul later Mary Kerns and Dr. V Sebiakin Ross wed in Yankton Dakota after opposition from Mother Superior and bishop. The Russian exile and physician married at a private residence with a Congregational minister. The couple faced threats but joined in matrimony and left the convent.
The senate approved the civil service reform bill 39 to 5 after a six hour session with ten minute speeches. The body then moved to the Bitz John Porter relief bill, passing 22 to 21 with all Republicans voting against except Sewell, Cameron, and Miller. The Japanese prince departed for Japan via San Francisco this morning.
Actress Mrs Langtry performed in Brooklyn Wednesday night before a fashionable audience that greeted her with manifestations of approval and enthusiasm.
Moulds for the smelter arrive by Monday with expectations to blow in by January 8. Operatons are expected to proceed smoothly thereafter. Daily gross expenses run about $500. The Green Mountain mine yields good ore and the smelter company plans to buy other ores around January 10 after upgrading sampling works.
Editor reports a well attended Christmas entertainment at Fort Laramine with a large tree funded by post officers. Seventy two children and a forty five strong Sunday school enjoyed songs prayers and music by the Seventh Infantry band culminating in Santa Claus presents. Booths theater in New York is sold for 550000.
The article discusses a booming real estate market and growing mining activity in Cheyenne and Fairbank areas. It notes rising demand, new mansions, and energy from water lighting systems. It mentions difficulties in transport and shifts toward industrial growth, with references to mines and regional expansion.
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