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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1882
Page
4
A 1882 report laments dangerous train spacing after a fatal Spuyten Duy ves tragedy. It also recounts the failed ram ship sunk by a canal boat and includes a letter from U.S. Grant praising investigation into a grievous past punishment.
General Grant urges reinstatement for Fitz-John Porter in a letter to Senator Sewell. Grant says Porter was unfairly stigmatized after the Schofield inquiry and asks the president to consider Porter’s faithful service and proper hearing. He notes drafting maps corrected by engineers and asks for time to pursue Porter’s case.
The Wyoming Legislature enters a new session with council officers elected led by I P Caldwell after W A Hocker declined the presidency. Joint resolutions appoint committees, organize rules, and set meeting times to receive the governor’s message and extend time for audits. The house names officers, approves printing, and schedules Garfield eulogy remarks.
Joint resolutions Nos. 1 and 2 reported from the council were concurred in. Upon motion of Mr. Gilchrist the house extended thanks to Chief Justice Sener for official courtesies. The session remained unadjourned until 10 o'clock this morning.
Denver visitors E A Reser and E O Muachem returned home after finalizing Cheyenne water works talks. A corporation formed to operate the privilege awaits contract papers next Wednesday and funds to begin. Pipe shortages due to national prosperity may delay immediate construction.
The Maine Supreme Court recently opened with a prayer. The invocation asked that all present be admitted to heaven where judges, courts, and lawyers are no more.
An 19th century advertisement touts Kidney-Wort as a remedy for back pain and kidney issues, claiming it acts directly on kidney secretions and also regulates bowels. It urges readers to buy a package from druggists.
An article warns of diphtheria and a fatal neglect linked to faulty ventilation and a hidden garbage-filled air flue. It condemns careless sanitary practices and highlights Bright's disease as a leading kidney illness with vague symptoms and deadly consequences.
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