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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1882
Page
1
A sprawling storm system described as an immense black and purple cloud swept over Akebraaka and Omaha on June 26, bringing rain, hail, and destructive winds. Homes flooded, crops ruined, trains delayed, and several deaths and injuries reported as towns along the Platte and Mississippi valleys endured severe damage.
A cyclonic hurricane struck Hooper, fifty miles northeast of Sioux City, around dawn. It destroyed the Presbyterian church, school, carpenters shop, and about twenty five residences and barns in the city and nearby farms, lasting fifteen minutes. One farmer Henry Raml killed. damage estimated at ten to fifteen thousand dollars. Wrecking trains were dispatched to assist, with many workers clearing debris.
A cyclone passed through Spencer county last night causing extensive damage. It struck a town unroofing buildings and tearing up sidewalks. In southern Clay County twenty houses were blown down, five people were killed and about twenty five injured. In All Emmersburg four residences were blown down and fronts of four others damaged.
The Tribune reports Thomas O Connor a veterinary surgeon shot and killed by officer Townsend after resisting arrest in Leadville. Deputy Dolman tries to arrest gambler Gus Mentzel. Mentzel fires wounding him and others. Wentzel fires on Dolman killing Harry Moulton Tlugh Hdel ston and S I Jackson. Wentzel hanged by citizens. Gergen dying as mob violence rages with raids feared.
In Richardson's bay a small boat carrying ten capsized while heading to San Velito. Seven survivors were rescued but three siblings Reinfield aged 20, 12 and 16 drowned. The bodies remain unrecovered. Nearby the bark Russell Sprague bound for Port Townsenda caught fire beyond the Treads, towed back, with heavy hull and cargo damage.
In Cork on June 26 crowds lit bonfires and damaged shop windows. Shutters were torn from storefronts to feed the flames while reported gunfire and police action disrupted Saturday night celebrations.
Gen Hartranft was thrown from his horse during a Masonic parade in Philadelphia and severely hurt. Reports note heat related deaths in New York with two infants dying Saturday and a fatal Brooklyn case mentioned yesterday.
Reed Guiteau counsel sought a hearing at the justice department while Guiteau remained cheerful and devout in custody. He urged the president to grant a respite, saying he is God’s man and would die for his inspiration. Dr Hicks planned daily religious talks as Guiteau anticipated execution.
A London correspondent reports the khedive faces a dangerous position in Alexandria with risk of arrest on foreign occupation. Arsel Pasha vows to fight until blood is shed as soon as a foreign enemy lands troops in Egypt. Arab crowds are starving.
Engineer Melville reports from Yakoulski dated April 10 that coast patrol finds no trace of the second cutter or Lt Chipps party. He says he buried Lt De ong, Dr Ambler, Mr Jerome Collins and several seamen plus Ah Lom and the Indian Alexa. Papers of the expedition secured and Bricken buried on the Lena. He heads toward Irkutsk.
Cally Crittenden reports that Robt. C. Pate Henry C. Pate Peter Manning Arthur Lyons and August Stedman, who pleaded guilty to opening gambling houses and were sentenced to six months, were pardoned by Gov. Crittenden. The governor says the law is vindicated but will be strictly enforced going forward and urges no precedent is set.
Montevideo telegram reports the Uongay revolt ended as London papers stress English war preparations. Admiralty orders accelerate the ironclad Notspur and marine embarkations at Chatham, with troop ships getting ready at sea. Beecher supports the freight handlers strike as just, praises workingmen education while tempering views on strikes and capital’s impact.
Uneasy sentiment along the Suez canal as explosives arrive at Ishamela under governor oversight. Conference in Constantinople discusses military occupation and financial control with British diplomacy and troop movements in Malta and Gibraltar. Alexandria reports Arabi Pasha plotting if Porte abandons him. Across the world, Canada reports a political contest as Fraser River floods cause extensive losses. San Francisco notes a rich Virginia City quartz claim near the industrial school with a wide lode and rich assays.
In Wellowach New Orleans on June 27 Jenny Porbes a seaman aboard the steamer Marco Aurelis bound for Havana was admitted to hospital Sunday and pronounced a clear case of yellow fever.
Copenhagen reports the movement for Norway to separate from Sweden and form a republic is gaining strength with rising momentum and anticipated complications.
New York reports on a telegraph from Paris by Patrick Egan to Patrick Ford describing a plan by a wealthy landowner company to banish Irish and Scottish tenants to replace them with English and Scotch farmers, a move described as implying the death of the tenants.
Government closes evidence in star route cases. Routes 38 105 and 38 155 were taken up. Dorsey received extra pay in one instance. Weekly mint silver dollars totaled 205 500 compared with 222 492 a year earlier. John W Guiteau seeks audience with the president while awaiting possible execution stay. Mrs Scoville arrives hoping for a respite.
In Portland on June 27 the Democratic state convention nominated Harris V. Piwisted for governor. The event highlights party unity as candidates seek to lead the state in the upcoming election.
An ad notes a price of $1 for Weiss Stealth Renewer from Druggists Depot Dare Collins. The copy emphasizes a dramatic before and after effect attributed to the product.
An advertisement touts Buchupaiba as a cure for bladder catarrh and urinary complaints, priced at $1. It also promotes Rough on Rats as a general pest killer for rats mice roaches bed bugs flies ants moles chipmunks gophers priced at 1c.
An old classified-style notice touts a “VITAL RESTORATIVE” claimed to treat private ailments without mercury. It promises free consultation, offers 4 bottles or more at a set price, and invites orders by mail with discreet delivery and the sender’s name withheld.
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