A CAREER OF CRIME AND A DETECTIVE'S HUNT
The report details Lew Houck alias Doc Davis captured after a long chase across many states and countries. Detective John T. Norris tracked him from Ohio to California, using clever telegraph tricks and a special train to move through Wyoming and Colorado toward Los Angeles. The piece also includes a longer moral sermon about the hereafter from Father David S. Phelan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Laramie City
No. 4
Barton
Julesburg Junction
Ohio
Lew Houck
Doc Davis
Houck
Columbus and Hocking Valley Railroad
Delaware
Powell Lowman
Columbus
O. Lowman
Frank Houghton
Houghton
Lowman
John T. Norris
Washington
D. C
Richmond
Savannah
Cuba
Mexico
Illinois
Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
California
Wyoming
Norris
Los Angeles
Union
France
Deming
Cal
Angeles
Theol
Currier
George Guard
Guard
Sheriff's Office
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
B Stoneman
Weather Across the South Reports Heavy Snow
Dispatches from Lynchburg Raleigh and Petersburg detail a heavy snowstorm with significant accumulations. Ten inches noted on the Raleigh Gaston road and roofs collapsed in Kittrell as snow persisted. The piece contrasts southern winter snow with milder western conditions.
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Lynchburg
Raleigh
Kittrell
Petersburg
Raleigh and Gaston Road
Equator
Cheyenne
Atlantic
Coronation of Kala kaua Reported From Hawaiian Event
A Cheyenne reader relays a private letter from Hawaii describing Kala kaua's coronation. The writer notes public indifference and a grand setup with 5,000 spectators, a festooned amphitheatre, and a royal pavilion. An evening ball and reception on an American warship followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malakeui
Hawaiian Islands
Cheyenne
Kalakaua
Social Evening At Fort Loramie Brightens Local Circle
Mellery at Fort Loramie hosted a Thursday social with Miss Lizele Concord among the invited guests. Attendees included Miss Cumbric Miss Carry Schaffer Miss tattie Thorpe Miss Kittle Derill and several gentlemen. After competitive whist games and a sumptuous supper, all departed content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizele Concord
Fort Larwinie
Lnst
Miss Cumbric
Carry Schaffer
Mine Tattie Thorpe
Kittle Derill
D. H. Cole
J. Hoffman
P. J. Cagevil
Eugene Neff
Health claim circuits warn against fake tonics
Readers are cautioned about a health advertisement for a product called Lrou Bitters and other tonics falsely marketed as cures. Officials urge skepticism and advise purchasing only from reputable, authorized sellers.
Call for a Jewish educational institution in America
A Jewish educational circular from the American Hebrew publishing house in New York urges creation of a Jewish school system. It laments that lacking facilities, Jewish boys attend Christian colleges and girls attend convents, leaving youths neither wholly Hebrew nor Christian and lacking proper cultural education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montefliore
Rothschilds
Jesses
Salomons
The Exchange of Eggs Across Cultures and Times
The piece explains the ancient custom of exchanging Easter eggs as a symbol of life and renewal. It notes the ark and resurrection links, their spread across religions, and diverse practices from Jews at Passover to Druids and Persians New Year gifts, plus greetings in Russia and the Far East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Christ
Far East
Mohammedan
Pental Notes Introduced For Small Postal Payments
The new postal note covers one cent to 4.96 dollars with punched value and date. Payable to bearer within three months from the month of issue, signed at the office of payment. Notes will be ready for issue as soon as preparation completes.
Naval power used to install a king in Hawaii
Public notes question the U S role in supporting King Kala kaua after ships from Britain and America dispersed a hostile parliament and protected a ruler the people did not want. The episode highlights concerns about republican power abroad and the fate of a defenseless nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Kalakaua
Ita
One of Bennett's Papers
The Telegram announces a nine o'clock edition that will carry news from all morning papers with editorials and events. It suggests hourly editions may be required soon to cover rapid developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sven
Sealed Proposals for Fresh Beef Contracts 1883
Sealed proposals will be received at the Omaha office and at posts including Fort Bridger Douglas Laramie McKinney Niobrara Omaha Robinson Hussell Sidney Steele Thornburgh Washakie Cheyenne Depot for furnishing and delivering fresh beef from the block for issue and sales to officers for the 1883-84 season. Contracts issued only on posted forms with full instructions to bidders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Platts
Omaha
Neb
United States Army
Forte Bridger
Douglas
Laramie
McKinney
Niobrara
Robinson
Hussell
Sidney
Steele
Thornburgh
Washakie
Cheyenne
United F
A . Senditiona & Contract
Curious Case of a Cheyenne Ghostly General
A Cheyenne resident recounts a sighting described as an optical illusion of General Robert E. Lee appearing in a room. The former Union soldier, now in Cheyenne, saw the figure twice, felt its presence near a stove, and found no tangible form when attempting contact. Police found no one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Robert E. Les. Lee
Les
Bob Ingalls
Death Notices Anna Corey Cheyenne
On Tuesday March 27 1883 Mrs Anna Corey wife of J D Corey of Cheyenne died after a brief illness seen on the street a week prior and taken sick Thursday She was bright cheerful and devout a devoted wife whose home life was sunshine and fidelity Her death at the threshold of marriage reminds all that death spares none and life is brief
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
Phelan
Catholic Church of the Annunciation
Kansas City
Ingersoll
Anna Corey
J. D. Corey
Cheyenne
Meru. Corey
Conkling Discharged After Hearing Inquest Evidence
Police Justice Smith discharged Conkling from custody after ruling there were reasonable grounds to believe the deceased Haveratick could have inflicted grievous bodily harm. The verdict drew tumultuous applause from spectators, with testimony from the coroner's inquest presented at the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Haveratick
Conkling
Smith
Conk- Mog
Spectatora
Cheerful Conversations as a Pleasant Life Amenity
Text discusses cheerful conversations and fluent talkers noting that effortless speech reveals character and may still fail to impress, suggesting deeper insight into communication and personality beyond surface charm.
Vanderbilt Ball Dazzles New York With Brilliant Costumes
A Vanderbilt hosted ball in their New York mansion last evening drew a dazzling, lavish crowd. Guests wore elaborate Louis XVIl style outfits and led or joined multiple quadrilles including hobby horses, Mother Goose, opera bouffe, twin stars, and Dresden themes amid masses of flowers and ornate decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
W. H. Vanderbilt
Howland
John V. Parker
Lawrence Perkins
Gilmore
Lawrence Terkins
Oliver H. Northcote
Fernands Yuanaga
St Paul in Chains Ruined at St Pauls Cathedral
In Cincinnati on March 26 the Murillo painting St Paul in Chains at St Pauls Cathedral was ruined when a sexton fell through the frame while placing a screen. The 25 000 work was hidden behind a screen during Easter services as Bishop Elder weighs repair options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
St. Paul In Chains
Murillo
St. Paul's Cathedral
Sexton
Elder
Rheumatism Oil Endorsed by Gen Leib in Chicago Debate
A Chicago Democrat column quotes Gen Leib endorsing St Jacobs Oil as a cure for rheumatism and neuralgia. He asserts the remedy has all claimed properties and urges sufferers to learn of the fact. The Chicago Times provides the context for this statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Times
Gen’ Leib
The
Chicago Democrat
St. Jacobs
Vanderbilts dazzling society event at New York
New York social pages report Vanderbilt will host a season’s event tonight attended by Mrs Wm Vanderbilt in a 10000 dollar dress and jewelry worth over 100000. Over 1200 invitations issued. Special dances rehearsed, orchestra hidden among orange blossoms, castle style reception hall, grand dining room dancing area, royal scale supper, and 50 porters coordinating guest arrivals and departures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanderbit
New York
Vanderbilt's
Mra. Wm. K. Vanderbilt
St Jacobs Oil Trial Report Boosts Reader’s Relief
A Fall River editor recounts trying St Jacobs Oil for rheumatic pain on a half dollar trial. He notes relief after the first bottle and says the wrenching pains disappeared, praising the remedy as effective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest King
Fall River
Masa
St. Jacobs Oil
Fifty Ponies for Sale at Inter Ocean Yard
Fifty head of good ponies for sale. Apply to Geo. W. Baxter, Inter Ocean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Baxter
Inter-Ocean
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Hew 4 Railroad Company
Norra
Hocking Valley Company
Union Pacific
Hoeford
Marshal Carr
Mellery
Fort Loramie
Ts Health
Tone Buewe
Bennett
Vanderbilt
Birrers
Europt
Ighest Medical of
Paris
Dare & Collins
G. W. Hoy
Loale Neshaw
First National Bank
Nam Pal
Iienah
Fia
Janes
Liamilities
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