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Cheyenne Weekly Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1883

Page

9

Treasury seeks 15,000,000 more bonds amid stringency

The Weekly Leader notes plans to call 15 million of outstanding 34 percent bonds before July 15 as bankers oppose the move while Treasury officials say redemption is unavoidable due to vault money piling up. Surplus reserves reach forty percent as cash for liabilities lags. Postmaster General Gresham attends lottery-related arguments, and the president approves Commander H. E. Mullan’s court martial sentence, dismissing him from Ashuelot service effective July 6.

Washington New York Treasury Sub Treasury Gresham H. E. Mullan

Grand Lake County Seat War Ends in Fatal Driveby

Georgetown reports detail a long running Grand county feud over county seats bonds and offices. Four masked attackers allegedly halted Weber Day and Dean near the lake. Mills was killed, Day dead, Dean wounded, Weber gravely injured amid years of political strife and rival factions.

Associated Press Denver Denver News Georgetown Hot Springs Texas Charley Springs Grand Lake Mills Denver Tribune Throckmorton Barney Day J. G. Mills E. P. Weber Capain Dean KE. P. Weber Dean-Weber Grand County Weber and Rogerson Weber Webber Tabor Grant Byers Dean Day Pollard Chamberlin Caswell Park Martin Golden Carpenter

Heat wave toll rises in New York and Brooklyn

Heat in New York on July 7 brought nine sun stroke cases by noon with no fatalities, total weekly deaths 1,050 vs 716 last week, and 672 child deaths under five. Afternoon reports added three more sun stroke cases, twelve for the day, with ten cases in Brooklyn and three fatalities.

New York Brooklyn

Smallpox in St Louis Exposed as Alarmist Report

The Globe-Democrat disputes sensational dispatches abroad claiming widespread smallpox in St Louis. It states the disease exists mildly in a southern locality, was quarantined promptly, and authorities have prevented spread with precautions and hospital isolation outside city limits. No alarm or danger is feared.

St. Louis The Globe-Democrat

Vermont Strikers Riot Feared As Troops Quell Unrest

Four companies of state troops arrived in Ely Vermont to quell rioting miners. Governor Barslow and officials accompanied them. Ringleaders were arrested with no resistance. Troops may take suspects to Chelsea. Relief funds and pay plan totaling 20 000 plus to aid families and stabilize ore shipments were announced.

Ely Barslow Chelsea

Dakota Claim Jumpers

Watertown dispatch reports a rumor that Henry Van Slyke former Jefferson county deputy sheriff and S. M. Cone were shot in Dakota for a jumping claim. Van Slyke had a good reputation Cone was notorious according to the dispatch from Milwaukee in July.

Milwaukee Watertown Henry van Slyke Jefferson County M. Cone Dakota van Slyke Cone

Derrrick collapses at Walkers quarry kills two workers

Joliet July 7. A derrick toppled during rope failure at Walkers stone quarry injuring seven workers, with Mat Rogers and John Bloomquist dead at the scene. The incident prompted investigations into quarry safety and equipment maintenance.

Circus Ditched Near Brainerd Injures Assistant Manager

Four baggage cars were smashed when a section of Cole's circus went off the track four miles west of Brainerd Minnesota this morning. Assistant manager QO N Hart sustained a broken rib and internal injuries from the crash.

Brainerd Minn Cole's Circus Here QO. N. Hart

Edmunds bill seen as tipping Utah polygamy clash

Colonel George Ju. Godfrey, Utah commission member, outlines expected impact of the Edmunds bill. He says it targets polygamists, aims to disfranchise them, and may alter voting power by removing polygamists from registries. He argues the law will divide the Mormon church and shift offices to gentiles as railroads open the West.

Des Moines Iowa George Ju. Godfrey Utah Commission Utah Godfrey Commissionera Edmunds Salt Lake City Europe Montana Wyoming Idaho Arizona

Striking Weavers At Bourne Mill In River Mass

The Bourne mill workers strike over wage change from day pay to piecework. They say it cuts pay, while management argues it is fairer and will not reduce overall earnings, noting Bourne mills produces canton flannels.

Fall. River Mass Bourne Mill Bourne Mills Canton

Man Shoots Self in Omaha Home After Holiday Visit

Anthony Gluyck a Santa Fe agency squawman committed death by own action on July 4. His family found him dead in bed with a bullet wound after returning from Niobrara celebrations. He was 45, had 7000 dollars in his pants pocket, and left an estate valued at 30000 dollars. Coroner's jury to investigate.

Omaha Anthony Gluyck Santa Fe Agency Niobrara

Shooting of a Officer in Greensburg Farmhouse Standoff

In Greensburg New York on July 9 Marshall Henry with Ben Bagley and four others pursued James Owen on a felony warrant. They encountered a barricaded house and a pitched gunfight ensued with about fifty shots. Marshall Henry died and Bagley was mortally wounded. Owen remained at large.

Greensburg N. Y Marshall Henry Ben. Bagley James Owen Desperado Bagley Owen

Almshouse Fire Destroys Bridgewater Institution

Bridgewater Massachusetts July 7 The state almshouse is burning with no hope of saving it The main building is gone and other structures are burning 600 inmates were safely removed The fire began around 925 am and is believed set by an inmate All buildings except two barns are destroyed erected in 1952 in good repair Loss estimated at 160000 with insurance undetermined.

Bridgewater Mass

Ink Slingers Battle With Bullets in Helena

Helena Ark July 9 After noon W R Burke editor of the World was attacked by W J Lewis a newspaper correspondent Lewis fired first shot without effect Burke drew his pistol and fired advancing upon his antagonist Lewis fired four shots Burke three one of which passed through Lewis right breast Lewis was arrested and placed under 2000 bond His wounds are slight The difficulty grew out of a special sent by Lewis reflecting on Burke.

Georgetown Bailey Smart Weber Westcott Grand County Mills the Tribune William Wilkins Fred Perry Grand Lake Day Captain Dean Mrs. Young Barney Day J. G. Mills Dean Helena Ark W. R. Burke The World W. J. Lewis Lewis Burke

James Carey Leaves Dublin for London and Exile

London, July 9. Jas. Carey has left Dublin after the government refused any reward or pardon. An order for his delivery sent him in a cab into the city on Monday night. He chose exile over being left unprotected in the streets or sent to a colony in the eastern hemisphere. His family fled to London separately to avoid suspicion.

London Jas. Carey Dublin

Capture of Sam Cook in Potosi after attempted murder

Sam Cook a negro shot Emma Shores, a colored girl, in Potosi Missouri, then shot himself. He fled woods for days, ate a hearty meal, talked rationally, and walked three miles before capture. Doctors say he cannot live. Shores is paralyzed from the bullet to the back of her head. Also a shoe stock notice from Jenkins Ross Cheyenne.

St. Louis Sam Cook Emma Shores Potosi

Startling discovery cures consumption and lung diseases

Physicians are startled by Dr Kings new discovery daily curing patients given up to die. Hundreds of doctors now use it in practice. Trial bottles free at Dure and Collins drug store. Regular size one dollar.

Kincox & Co. Y

Bucklen's Arnica Salve Sale Notice

Purporting to be the greatest medical wonder the salve speeds healing of burns bruises ulcers and skin eruptions. Guaranteed to cure or money refunded at 25 cents per box. For sale by Dare and Collins.

Dare & Collins

Dr Wagner Co promotes cure for seminal weakness in Denver

An advertisement for Dr Henry Wagner and Co at 843 Larimer Street Denver offers treatment for chronic male and female diseases and surgical procedures. It promises cures for seminal weakness and private diseases with a five hundred dollar guarantee and free consultation. It also markets The Young Man's Pocket Companion by Dr Wagner and invites inquiries via post office box 2389.

Wagner Henry Wagner Denver Colorado H. Wagner

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