Notable deaths and city notes from the era
John L. Stryker, a New York millionaire, drowned at Saratoga while bathing leaving a bride and two children. Edward Hanlan, famed oarsman, plans residence in Chicago and aims to break records before quitting rowing. OC L. Goodwin, Lake Shore freight house cashier in Cleveland, found dead in the lake, likely suicide, with defalcation shown in accounts. Music hall organ dispute settles. removal set for May 8 1883, organ to remain in Boston with a new hall to back of the New England Conservatory of Music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Stryker
New York
Saratoga
Edward Hanlan
Chicago
OC. L. Goodwin
Lake Shore
Cleveland
Music Hall
Wm. O. Grover
Boston
New England Conservatory of Music
International Notes on Careys Northward Move and China Talks
Dublin reports James Carey the informer has moved north with a possible government plan to ship him to Canada. The Figaro quotes the Chinese ambassador predicting a friendly France China settlement. Ottawa says no further railway colonization grants or land sales until existing charters are completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
James Carey
Ireland
Canada
Paris
the Figaro
France
China
Ottawa
Northwest
Neighbors Kill One Another Near Neil City
Michael O Laughlin was found dead on a rural road four miles north of Neil City in Holt County. He had shot Ed Gallagher during a May 30 dispute over trespassing stock and later surrendered to the sheriff. Gallagher died. O Laughlin was released on $1,000 bail. A boy named Jerry Fitzgerald was arrested on suspicion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Michael O’ Laughlin
Neil City
Holt County
O’laughlin
O'Laughlin
Ed Gallagher
Gallagher
Jerry Fitzgerald
Chiricahua Apaches Reach San Carlos Agency Peaceful Welcome
Special report from San Carlos details Captain Crawford with four cavalry companies and 250 Indian scouts escorting Chiricahua leaders Loco Nana and Bonito to the agency. Geronimo meets General Crook and expresses hopes of farming. Rumors of iron or death unsettled the band, but officers expect quiet settlement under Crook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Associated Press
San Carlos
Arizona
Crawford
Davis
Loco
Nana
Bonito
Crook
Geronimo
General Crook
Always Refreshing Flor Enton Cologne Scent
The ad promotes Flor enton Cologne as a refreshing fragrance. It claims a lasting odor even with heavy use and positions the product as a reliable scent choice.
Irish League petition to President on emigration aid
A large delegation of the Irish National League led by Alex Sullivan appealed to President Arthur in Washington requesting action against British coercion and emigration policy. Sullivan argued emigration is forced by English rule, not natural need, and urged redistributing Irish people within Ireland with state aid. The President said the matter will be carefully considered and law will be enforced while investigations proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Irish National League
Alex. Sullivan
Arthur
League
Philadelphia
Sullivan
Republic of the
United States
Great Britain
Lireand
Ireland
Switzerland
France
Austria
Prussia
Germany
Italy
Netherlands
England
Wales
Belgium
Henry the Eighth
Edward the Sixth
Lord Dufferin
Republic
Truell
Gladstone
Secretary of State
the Treasury
Atlantic
Pittsburg Glass Factories To Shut Down For Summer
Pittsburg plans a summer shutdown starting June 30 as nine teen flint glass plants suspend operations for months. About 1,500 workers will be laid off while President Clime of the Window Glass Works association notes a brighter trade recently and expects demand to rise to meet it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Clime
Window Glass Works Association
Rochefort defends Louise Michel in pillage trial
In Paris on June 23 Henri Rochefort testified to counter Pillage's charges against Louise Michel. He claimed she declined wealth after exile to aid others. Michel defended herself attacking the government and saying pamphlets urging soldiers to burn barracks and kill officers were justified. She said Sedan soldiers would have shot officers to save honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Henri Rochefort
Louise Michel
Sedan
Flood breaks Madison dyke near St Louis and Alton
The Madison levee on the Illinois side ruptured in two places early this morning as the Missouri river rose. A water twenty feet high flooded bottoms from Exust Street to seven miles inland, wrecking crops and forcing farmers to flee toward river bluffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Madison
Here
Alton
Illinois
Hil
Missouri
Mitchell
Venice
Sozodont Mouth Preparation Promotes Public Confidence
The ad extols Sozodont as the best preparation for the mouth and teeth, noting many preparations exist but public faith remains strong in its virtues. It highlights yearly growth in use and brands Sozodont as superior.
Charley Backus Laid To Rest Amid Floral Tributes
The remains of Charles Backus arrived in Rochester and were received by leading citizens and old schoolmates. Many floral tributes marked the funeral as the great minstrel was laid to rest on a bed of roses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Charles Backus
Lost in the Yuma Desert
David Phillips brother of Colonel William A Phillips wandered from a Southern Pacific train near Yuma, seventy miles west, after midnight about two weeks ago. A ten day search by Yuma parties failed to find him. Colonel Phillips and his two sons joined the search before he was declared lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
David Phillips
Wm. A. Phillips
Yuma
Cal
Colonel Phillips
Philadelphia Horror Case Moves to Trial
The coroner opened an inquiry into Dr. Hathaway over charges of burning illegitimate infants in his cellar. Ann Maria Emery testified about burning babies and burial in the cellar. The jury found Hathaway guilty of abortion in numerous cases and he was committed for trial with his wife as a witness. Detectives Wolf and Miller testified about findings at the accused’s houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Dr. Hathaway
Ann Maria Emery
Hathaway
Wolf and
Miller
Wyoming Losses a Federal Office
President issues orders consolidating internal revenue districts from 126 to 82. Wyoming and Colorado districts merged into one with James Wolfe as collector, effective July 1 or as soon as practicable. Washington dispatch notes the broad reorganization of federal offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Internal Revenue
Colorado
Wyoming
James Wolfe
Western Floods Threaten West Kansas City and St Louis
River gauges show the flood climbing with Kansas City residents preparing to evacuate. Ice houses and river property risk alarm towns as St Louis strengthens dykes and guards the Madison county dyke against potential breaches amid rising waters in a long record of high floods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Bowman
Madison County
Brooklyn
Venice
Chicago & Alton
Botton
Bluffs
Vandalia
A Word to Mothers About Parker's Ginger Tonic
A mother’s duty is to protect family health by cleansing malaria and impurities. Parker's Ginger Tonic is promoted as the optimal remedy to tone the stomach and liver regulate bowels and purify the blood, as advertised in the Post. See other column.
Rates and terms for subscriptions and ads
Rates for daily and weekly subscriptions, worded as periodical plans, with different price tiers per line for various advertisement lengths. Local notices, official ads, and transient ads have specific per line charges, plus contract rates and time-based adjustments. Address: J. B. Morrow, Publisher, Cheyenne, Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danny Laadma
Bourgeois
Weverly Leapen
Adilress
J. B. Morrow
Cheyenne
Notice for Publication on land claims in Wyoming 1883
Land Office Cheyenne Wyoming June 25 1883 notice of final proof required August 2 1883 by Robert Grant and Duncan Grant for multiple parcels in township 22 north range 66 west with witnesses listed Duncan Grant and Evaan W Mann as register and receiver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Land Office
Cheyenne
Wyo
Robert Grant
S. E
N. W
Range
Duncan Grant
Colin MacDougal
David McFarlane
Bordeaux
Wye
Robert Grant, Sr
Evaan W. Mann
Sutherland Files Final Proof Notice at Cheyenne Land Office
Land Office Cheyenne Wyoming June 15 1883 James H Sutherland files final proof for NE quarter of NE quarter section 16 and other lands in township 25 N range 66 W July 28 1883 witnesses C B Sutherland M L Sutherland Isaac Hill Joseph Wild all of Fort Laramie Wyoming E W Mann Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Register and Recorder
James H. Sutherland
N. E. Gr
N. E
N. W.gr
N. W. Ar
Range
C. B. Sutherland
Fort Laramie
M. L. Sutherland
Isaac Hill
Joseph Wild
E. W. Mann
Register
Final proof in land claim hearing set at Cheyenne
Lanp Orrier of Cheyenne announces his intention to make final proof in support of his claim before the U S land office register and receiver at Cheyenne on July 12 1883. The claim involves the s w quarter of section 3 township 25 north range 67 west and related lands in Cheyenne and nearby areas with witnesses from Cheyenne and Ava Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Land Office
Cheyenne
Wyo
Joan H. Gordon
S.w
N.w
Thomas A. Kent
Wyoming
John Reese
A. H. Rees
George Mitchell
Ava
P.O
E. W. Mann
Register
Divorce Bill Filed in Wyoming Territory Court
Charlee L Boughton files for a divorce from DreLepnma Bovanton in the District Court of the first judicial district in Laramie County Cheyenne. The complaint cites desertion for over a year and adultery and requires an answer by August 6, 1888.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DreLepnma Bovanton
Wyoming Territory
Charlee L. Boughton
Territory of
Wyoming
Laramie County
Cheyenne City
Charles L. Boughton
A. D
Cranes L. BousHton
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Lier
Telegraphic
Florenton Cologne
Charley Backus
Yuma Desert
Richmond Va
DAILY
ORC
Cheyenne, Wyo
Lanp Orrier
Joan K. Jurrery
Alyonsheal
State & Mohroe Sts
Cate
Muse
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