Presidential changes in internal revenue districts
The President modified the executive order consolidating internal revenue districts. O J Hollister in Utah is dropped as collector and Thomas P Fuller of Montana becomes collector of the new district. The shift may raise Montana collections. Pacific star route costs per mile for the year fell to ten and one tenth cents from fifteen and one tenth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Internal Revenue
Montana
Idaho
Utah
O.J. Hollister
Thos. P. Fuller
Hollister
Pacific
United States
Colossal People’s Railroad deal exposed at secret meeting
A June 29 report from Indianapolis describes a secret Plymouth Hall meeting outlining the People’s Railroad Colony of America. The plan envisions two double track narrow gauge lines from New York to ocean and Chicago to gulf, eight $25,000,000 series stocks, $200,000 per mile bonded debt on double track, and 75 Indianapolis residents among 100 stockholders. California capitalists reportedly back the scheme, with organizers pledging universal employee stockholding and profit sharing. The group names directors and engineers and notes initial subscriptions from figures in Indianapolis Chicago and Philadelphia.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Plymouth Hall
New York
San Francisco
Chicago
Orleans
Ocean
Lake
Gulf
Indiana
California
People’s Railway of America
Plymouth
Beirne Beats Elam in Virginia Duel amid Secrecy
Beirne and Elam, Richmond duelists, met near New Hope, Staunton area, exchanging shots at eight paces. Elam was wounded in the right thigh, Beirne untouched. both left the field under guard and a surgeon attended Elam at Maynesboro. No arrests followed. Beirne traveled toward Richmond while Elam was cared for at Linwood.
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Staunton
Beirne
Elam
Richmond
New Hope
John Lewis
H. J. Lewis
West Virginia
Colt
Marysborough
Shenandoah Valley C. & O
Cremosa
J. T. Lewis
Young Chalkley
and Wright
John Snelling
John T. Lewis
Maynesboro
Charlottesville
Charlotteville
Blam
West bound rail wart on Denver to Grand Army encampment
The dispute among west bound railroads over passenger rates for the Denver encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic continues. The Rock Island and St. Paul clashed last week by offering round trip tickets at 29 dollars and 70 cents instead of rebate tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Denver
Grand Army of the Republic
Rock Island
St. Paul
California legislator joins Chicago anti monopoly convention
Denis Kearney and Stephen Maybill arrived in Chicago from California to attend the national anti monopoly convention opening there on July 4. Maybill claimed California wages for mechanics and farm laborers have doubled since the Chinese restriction law and said the state has not known such prosperity before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Denis Kearney
Stephen Maybill
California
Sentencing the Judge in Irish Revolu tionary Affair
The Sunday Mercury prints an interview with a leading member of the Irish Revolutionary Brotherhood claiming Chief Justice Coleridge was sentenced to death by the organization for the handling of the Gallagher and Watson trials and for ordering juries to find guilt and impose life terms. The notice ends with an advertisement for Brown's iron bitters.
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New York
The
Sunday Mercury
Irish Revolutionary Brotherhood
Coleridge
Gallagher
Watson
A Great Deliverance From Despair Through Treatment
Mrs. J. I. Craven of Taylor Station Iowa writes to Dr. Fishblatt Omaha medical dispensary describing a dramatic recovery from long bedridden status. She now enjoys meals with appetite can move without pains and receives congratulations on her improved appearance praising the treatment as having snatched her from the shadows of death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. I. Craven
Taylor Station
Iowa
Dr. Fishblatt
Omaha Medical Dispensary
Knights Templar Triennial Gathering Plans
Chicago dispatch notes the upcoming Knights Templar triennial meeting to be held in San Francisco in August. Commanderies plan attendance with Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington members traveling under the Columbia commandery banner. St Bernard of Chicago intends to visit the San Francisco knights. Apollo commandery plans an European trip.
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Chicago
Knights Templar
San Francisco
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Columbia
Garfield
St. Bernard
Order
Apollo Commandery
Rumor of Phil Armour's Failure Denied Amid Immigrant Controversy
New York reports deny a collapse of Chicago pork magnate Phil Armour and focus on the contested practice of funneling paupers to America. Authorities may drop protests as shipping agents refuse comment and prepare to return aboard steamers. A Swiss pauper sent by Berne's poor law is cited as a new case.
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New York
Phil Armour
Chicago
America
Robertson
Canada
Canton
Berne
London
Debt reduction and presidential travel noted in June report
It is estimated the June public debt will fall by 17.5 million dollars, totaling about 137.225 million for the fiscal year. The president departs Washington for New York Monday to refine plans, with summer arrangements deferred until return. Colonel Samuel Halabird is recommended for quartermaster general to succeed General Ingalls on retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
Samuel Halabird
Quartermaster General’s Department
Lincoln
General Ingalls
Dick Baker Killed by Mayor in Mayville Shooting
A Mayville Colorado incident reports Dick Baker entering town and firing at buildings. Mayor John Martin confronted him when Baker shot at the mayor, and the mayor fired four shots, killing Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Tribune
Mayville
Colo
Dick Baker
John Martin
Baker
A Child Husband Kills a Child Wife
Agnes L Wynne of Brooklyn was fatally shot by husband James H Wynne during a July quarrel. The nineteen year old mother lay beside their three month old baby when he fired, the wound proved fatal at a hospital. Wynne was arrested.
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New York
Agnes L. Wynne
Brooklyn
James H. Wynne
Mayor Arrest Sparks Elmira Rail Feud in City
In Elmira New York July 2 the long running clash between Mayor Arnott and the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad erupted as the common council granted track rights. The mayor and police chief led a force attempting to tear up rails while locomotives blocked the work. both the mayor and the police chief were arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmira
N. Y
Arnott
Delaware, Lackawana & Western Railroad
W C Elam Wounded in Duel Near Waynesboro
Harrisonburg July 2 W C Elam wounded in a duel with R T Beirne near Waynesboro Augusta county is recovering at Lieut Gov Lewis home U S District Attorney D OC Lewis Elams second arrived home says ball removed from inner left hip and barring blood poisoning he will recover Beirne is in Richmond Elams wife reached him today and he will not be moved for some time
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Elam
Lewis
Richmond
Beirne
Colt
Bierne
Linwood
Rockingham County
Ellam
Frank Wright
Petersburg
Emmet Thockly
D. Sheffey Lewis
J. D. Snellings
Baltimore
Richard F. Beirne
Andrew Beirne
H. M. Smith, Jr
Harrisonburg
W. C. Elam
R. T. Beirne
Waynesboro
Augusta County
Gov. Lewis
U. S
D. OC. Lewis
The Duelists in Virginia Wound and Surrender Nears
Lieut. Gov. Lewis reports W. C. Elam wounded at his house and in grave condition with pyemia feared. Dr. Wheat warns recovery uncertain as danger near the femoral artery persists. Fredericksburg notes R. F. Beirne and E. Chalkley arrive and signal likely surrender on the morrow.
How Long to Cure Me Says Omaha Doctor
Dr A S Fishblatt of the Omaha medical dispensary urges patience for long standing illnesses. He notes many quit hopeful patients who might improve with proper treatment but demand instant cures. He promises to cure as quickly as possible and will warn if more time is needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Fishblatt
Omaha Medical Dispensary
Dr King’s New Discovery Sold By Local Drug Stores
Wide Awake Druggists Mesars Dare & Collins advertise their agency for Dr King’s new discovery for consumption and related throat and lung ailments. They offer trial bottles free and a regular size bottle priced at 1.00 with a positive guarantee.
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Mesars, Dare & Collins
Dr. King
Bucklen Arica Salve advertised with claims and price
Advertising copy touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a universal healer for burns bruises ulcers skin eruptions and more with a money back guarantee and a price of 25 cents per box sold by Dare Collins
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dare & Collins
Rates and notices advertisement policy in Cheyenne paper
Rates for daily and weekly subscriptions and advertising are outlined. Local notices and official ads priced per line. weekly leader offers transient ads at 25 cents per line first insertion with multi month discounts. J B Morrow publisher warns subscribers to prepaid to avoid disruption.
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Tess
Weexy Leader
J. B. Morrow
Cheyenne
What
Weekly Leader
Notice for Publication Land Claim at Cheyenne Wyoming 1883
Land office at Cheyenne becomes the venue for final proof by settlers Robert Grant and Duncan Grant on lands in township 22 north range 66 west. Witnesses named include Robert Grant Sr Colin MacDougal and David McFarlane of Bordeaux Wyoming. Envecar W Mann register confirms proceeding with August 2 1888 filing and proof dates.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
U. S. Land Office
Robert Grant
S. E
S. W
N. W
Range
Duncan Grant
Colin MacDougal
David McFarlane
Bordeaux
Robert Grant, Sr
Wye
Envecar W. Mann
Public Notice of Final Proof for James H. Sutherland
Land Office at Cheyenne Wyoming announces that James H. Sutherland has filed for final proof to establish residence and cultivation of lands in sections 14 15 township 25 N range 66 W. Proof to be made July 23 1883 with witnesses from Fort Laramie including M L Sutherland Isaac Hill CO B Sutherland Joseph Wild and others. E W Mann Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Register and Recorder of the Land Office
James H. Sutherland
N. E. Gr
N. E. Qr
N. W. Gr
S. E. Qr
Range
CO. B. Sutherland
Fort Laramie
M. L. Sutherland
Isaac Hill
Joseph Wild
E. W. Mann
Register
Final proof sought for land claim in Wyoming
Lanp Orrier of Cheyenne Wyoming announces his intention to make final proof in support of his claim before the register and receiver at Cheyenne Wyoming on July 12 1888. The claim concerns the south west quarter of the northeast quarter and west half of the northwest quarter of section 21 in township 25 north range 67 west with cultivation claimed. Witnesses listed include Thomas A Kent John Reese A H Rees and George Mitchell. applicant BE Mann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Land Office
Cheyenne
Wyo
John H. Gordon
S.w
N.e. J
N.w. d
U.w
Township
Range 67
Thomas A. Kent
Wyoming
John Reese
A. H. Rees
George Mitchell
Ava
BE. W. Mann
Register
Wyoming Territory Divorce Notice For Delphina Bovucation
Charles L Boughton files bill in the District Court of the first judicial district in Laramie County Cheyenne seeking a decree of dissolution on grounds of willful desertion for over a year and adultery. Respondent Delphina Bovucation must answer by August 6 1883. Complainant is Cuantes L Bovanton. Clerk John K Jurvery attests.
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Delphina
Wyoming Territory
Charles L. Boughton
Territory of
Wyoming
Laramie County
Cheyenne City
Cuantes L. Bovanton
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David J. C. EB. Sweazy
H. J. Ja
B. Hakes
Louisville
Therganizers
Francisco
J. C. 1. Rice
Emil Kenna
G. A. Boughton
Breckenridge
C. B Ornin
Jacob Roberts
W. ©. Lander
Massa
Threeder and Henry
New Jersey
David Parigan
J. Anrd
D. H. Pample
J. Histon
Hmil Kennedy
J. H. Stechanapolis Bank of Comer
Freeman Ould
Ots and Shoes
Fats
Jenkins
Wheat
Fredericksburg
R. F. Beirne
E. Chalkley
Bucklen
Yeomantie Retailara
Sc. Ava
Tha
SUN
W. England
New York City
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Broadway
N.Y
George P. Rowell & CO
Spruce St
Carriere
WEHLY
Jonn K. Jurvery
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