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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1883
Page
5
A Wisckly Peaker excerpt mocks a dancing master and warns Cheyenne’s water limits. It argues annexation to Colorado would benefit Wyoming's southern counties, then critiques The Boomerang newspaper and its failed promises.
Energetic measures will be taken to enforce the compulsory education law requiring minors ages seven to twenty one to attend school at least three months annually. The former superintendent Rev J Y Cowhick is not blamed for nonenforcement. The New York inspector of buildings orders a fire escape for the eight story Grand Central hotel and widening of its hallways.
Colorado reports four feet of snow at Irwin and dry ground for farming. Stout quarries employ sixty to seventy men while Leadville forecasts $20 million ore output in 1883. Y M C A attendance reaches 88 790 in Denver. Gold and silver prospects draw reporters and prospectors to Greeley North Park and Crystal Mountain.
Lieut James B Jackson of the 7th infantry at Fort Russell departs east for a two month leave. Recruits Charles Morgan from Fort Douglas Utah assigned to company I 6th infantry and James Tynen from Fort Omaha assigned to the 4th infantry. Rumor of 6th infantry exchanging with 9th denied by informed sources. Gen Terry has sent army headquarters the names of Dakota department personnel to relieve Lieut Greeley in the Arctic region: Ernest A Garlington John Kenny Frank Elwell O F Morris and J J Murphy.
Norfolk, January 18 reports a wrecking party led by Albert Cobb of Cobb's Island boarded a schooner stranded off the island. As the gulf boat broke away the crew took to the rigging to survive. Rescued by a life saving station crew, three men died from exposure and Captain Cobb is not expected to live.
In Lawrenceburg Indiana a group led by I D Stevens and others formed a club and sent to Louisville Kentucky for tickets in the Commonwealth distribution. Tickets cost two dollars each with 27 tickets for fifty, 55 for one hundred. One thousand nine hundred sixty prizes total 112 400 dollars with a 330 000 capital prize. Next drawing January 31.
Salmi Morse makes steady progress in the passion play as other general interest items surface. The note highlights societal observations and upcoming cultural events with brief mentions of prominent figures and activities.
Richmond reports Mayor Carrington invites grand reception for Marquis and Princess Louise but hosts decline to greet them. Chinese population in New York grows with 2,000 to 3,000 residents and 19 Chinese schools. An acrobat jailed for two and a half years. Captain Charles Curtis and wife die by accidental shooting. Salmi Morse advances Passion play preparations as storms batter coastlines. government works at Sandy Hook face potential destruction. northern ships report severe cold and crew suffering.
News from Colorado Springs reports an armed masked group attacked the Stephen Holden ranch near Kiowa headwaters in 21 Paso County. The attackers beat the herder, burned cabins and corrals, and fired on the sheep herd, driving many sheep into the plains. Officials warn this may mark the start of open warfare between cattle and sheep interests.
Fire swept the Planters' House complex on Fourth Street near Pine and Chestnut, killing three hotel staff members and injuring others. The blaze started near the servants’ quarters, trapping workers and guests. 300 people fled in night clothes as flames spread to the rear boiler area. Property losses ran about $30,000, with $10,000 to the hotel and $20,000 to an auction firm, all insured. The charred body of Henry Blaney was found among debris, identified as a long-serving employee. Carlo Rebello and Dennis Repoate died earlier.
The New York Tribune faces envy and accusations as Whitelaw Reid and family hold a majority stake. Reports claim a 25 percent dividend despite questions about the paper’s finances and ownership, with the building and profits cited as key factors.
A tellegrium from Capt. O B Read at Poplar River camp reports Porter the Indian agent calling for troops to remove intruders from the reservation. Indians are greatly excited and anticipating trouble. A detachment was sent from the camp on the evening of January 1th to assume command and drive trespassers from the reservation.
The St Paul Globe notes a man desiring death while his home bustles over a St Jacob's Oil bottle, as the first rheumatic twinge grips him and sparks the household activity.
Ling Ah Dwei and Ling Ah You stand trial in Chicago for murder linked to jealousy over a mulatto girl. The report notes testimony mostly in Chinese and mentions a prize fight deposit for James Elliott versus Slade, plus an eight rink curling contest between Chicago and Milwaukee clubs with Milwaukee clinching the district medal. Separate items report Henry Phipp's secret counterfeiting arrest at West Van Buren Street and Harry Williams’ capture with molds for silver dollars and impending five dollar gold pieces, plus a local endorsement of St Jacobs Oil for rheumatism from Massachusetts exchanges.
A gun belonging to Wm. GL. Calthrop will be sold at public auction for cash at U Freuno’s store on February 15, 1883, to recover a $50 repair bill after Calthrop refused to pay. The undersigned repaired the gun and proceeds fund the bill.
Parents seek any information on the whereabouts or remains of Horace G. Barnes believed drowned in Yellowstone last May. Addressed to Lincoln Nebraska.
An advertisement extols Sozodont as the best for teeth and breath with long evidence of effectiveness. A Canton-born man naturalized in Rochester, NY, after twenty years, is mentioned alongside a Supreme Court justice's remark that New York law cannot refuse naturalization to any alien.
Philadelphia resident W J Clark says over eight years he earned 9300 from the Louisiana State Lottery by buying tickets in several drawings. He recalls a 5000 prize in the Centennial year, an 800 prize a year later, and a 4000 two fifths share of the capital prize of 10000 in November drawing No 33719. He plans to continue investing.
A historical ad touts Brown's Bronchial Troches as a remedy for coughs colds sore throats and throat trouble among singers and public speakers. It claims they ease irritation directly on inflamed parts and have endured generations of use with high satisfaction, selling for 25 cents.
A fierce blaze at a Berditscheff circus in Russian Poland on January 14 or 15 killed about 150 to 300 people. Fire started from fireworks during the performance, the inward opening door trapped spectators, and many fled to windows as flames consumed horses and props. Firefighters arrived after thirty minutes but water was frozen and the fire burned for hours.
New York report says William H Vanderbilt and family will undertake a long trans continental journey with stops at Chicago and other western points. A special train will serve as a first class hotel on the trip expected to last until March 5. A San Francisco banquet may greet Vanderbilt from railroad leaders. Miss Garrison noted for beauty and honesty.
Fragmented text describes a senate vote, political appointments, and rail and transit mentions. Key names include Isham, Gov Patte, Freddie Chicago, John D., Prince, and Geo. The article references Pacific rail lines, Panama, and election timing with scattered place names like Indianapolis and Brooklyn.
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