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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1882
Page
4
Two river steamers the John Lomas and the Scioto collided near Mingo Junction Ohio. The Scioto carrying about 600 excursionists sank quickly with many drowned while the Lomas remained afloat and aided rescues. Eyewitness Arthur McNally and Captain Thomas recount the disaster and search efforts.
In Washington on July 5 doctors appointed to perform Guiteau's autopsy clash as 17 physicians were invited by Dr G M Baird to supervise. Lamb Hartigan and Sauers contend over notes and a report prepared for publication in the Philadelphia Medical News.
Constantinople reports the conference will send a collective note to the party handling intervention in Egypt. London ships orders to Woolwich Chatham and Aldershot for rendezvous. A Bombay dispatch says 1800 English and 5000 native troops with three artillery batteries are being prepared for Egypt. Siege trains forming at Agra and Bombay. Tenders for tonnage awaiting final orders. St. Petersburg notes Dr Weimar sentenced to exile in Siberia. fortress safety concerns raised around St Peter and Paul cathedral and czar tombs.
Deadwood July 5. The Crow Dog case was appealed to the supreme court by writ of error. A decision likely will not be rendered until November.
Chicago races crowned winners including John Henry Vigil filly Lizzie Flanders Gunnar Bootjack Metropolis Edison Idle Bedouin at Coney Island Barrett Pizarro Runnymede Glenmore Mary Anderson Frank Short in Monmouth Park. In New York Sullivan defeated James Elliott after a sparring challenge with $500 prize if Elliott won in four rounds. Inter-Collegiate boat race at Lake George won by University of Pennsylvania crew in 9 35. Ten mile run at Rochester won by Myrtle Peck 26 34. Madame Adele Balloon ascent at Oswego ended with rescue. In Chicago Capt William Cottrell sold Harry Gilmore for 5000. Association pools total over 175000.
London dispatch notes likely military action in Egypt within 24 hours as warships Ajax and Agamemnon prepare for service. Government may call out army and militia reserve, adding 60,000 trained men. Arabi Bey vows to resist Turkey England and Europe amid broader tensions.
Early reports from Mingo Junction Ohio detail a wreck search with about forty men in skiffs and cannon arriving from East Liverpool to aid in rescue and recovery. Authorities expect thirty to fifty more bodies as grappling tools diving bells and boats arrive from Pittsburg while missing persons count climbs toward sixty five to seventy five with most bodies found in the wreck area.
The Spanish ironclad Arago reached Malta on its way to Alexandria. British ironclads Achilles and Northumberland arrived from Syracuse. Ordnance stores are loaded on Minature, Agincourt, Hecla, and Humber. Simla reports Sir Herbert McPherson to lead troops from India to Egypt. Frank Soule, veteran Pacific coast journalist, died in San Francisco.
Washington July 6 There was an exciting scene in the house as Robeson defended his navy department policy under Grant. Whitthorne of Tennessee attacked Robeson in a fierce personal display prompting a near clash before the clerk's desk. The river and harbor bill nears completion with additions, and talk of a fast mail route spans Toledo to Hannibal.
Harrisburg reports a Washington consultation with Senator Cameron on harmonizing Pennsylvania factions. The state committee will read conditional resignations of regular candidates next Wednesday, with independents possibly following. In Leadville deadly violence occurred as Charles Kent killed Thomas Bennett and Black Jack wounded Ed Buckley in a tavern incident.
Washington notes report the river and harbor appropriation tops 19 million dollars. The senate postponed the bankrupt bill to next session while taking up the Ben Holliday measure. The body of Guiteau was reportedly moved to the army medical museum. Treasury doubts bond scheme viability as two per cent bonds seem unlikely to be accepted. Pembina territory bill advances as a special order for December first. Mrs. Christiancy disputes an alleged scene with her husband and cites a note he sent.
Herbert Spencer expected in New York July 21. Prohibition majority in Iowa around 45000. Sultan will confer Nichani Imtiais order on Emperor Francis Joseph. Two horse thieves Jack Hite and Mike Chambers shot near Oregon City. Kilmainham holds four laborers suspected in Dublin murders. Greenfield raid seizes liquor from five hotels and stores. London Times editorials say Admiral Seymour to bombard Alexandria if Arabi Pasha resists. Macon Telegraph editor Col Lamar arrested over duel plan. Tornado hits Little Rock with 72 mph winds. Irish clergy circular to deter Indies land league and bar women from meetings. Pope says Italian church position worse. government accused of bad faith re exequaturs. Senate military committee finds 52% of House, 15% of Senate and 40% of executive corps are honorably discharged union soldiers. Track laid on 179 rail lines in 37 states adding about 5000 miles of main track.
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