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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1882
Page
11
The fragment advertises various patent medicines sold by Clarke Company in New York addresses. It promises cures for urinary disorders, sexual health, impotence, and decay with mail orders and boxed preparations. Prices cited include two and five dollar options advertised for quick delivery.
The article reports that allies of the president expect a veto of the Chinese bill or a demand for stricter terms. It notes possible evasions via Hong Kong naturalization and routes through Mexico and the border. It also mentions diplomatic moves and political dynamics surrounding the bill and related lobbying.
From St Louis on March 25 Captain Lee supervising the Sunflower and Yazoo relief expedition estimates Yazoo county hog losses total and cattle losses at about seventy five percent. Fencing and many small houses destroyed. Fans conclude two more weeks of rations at Johnsonville and three weeks in lower Yazoo counties before field work resumes. About eight thousand dollars and substantial provisions and clothing have been raised for the overflow victims. Seventy thousand rations weekly will be needed until waters subside.
In circuit court on March 25 Col. Ingersoll representing Stephen W. Dorsey notified the court as star route cases progressed.
In St Louis on March 25 C P Huntington said the St Louis and San Francisco would keep its policy and extend as planned. He envisions building from Eagle Pass to Mexico City, and notes the Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio line will be upgraded with steel rails. He targets completing the San Francisco to New Orleans and Galveston link by September and warns against regulating freights by law while supporting uniform rates and non discrimination.
Thomas N. Nichol arrives in St. Louis and reiterates his claim that General Grant spoke of Garfield and Rosecrans after receiving a letter from Garfield. Nichol asserts the memo is based on a single call at the Fifth Avenue hotel and stands by his statements despite Grant’s denial.
Sporting News reports H. O. Bemis of Chicago will dispose of his flyer stable at private sale on April 22, with a European vacation to follow. Remaining horses go to auction on April 29. Names include Little Brown Jug Sorrel Gun Silverton Tred Douglass Har wood Ned Hunter Mambrino Sturges and Mambrino Southam.
In Laramie Orry on March 25 the Pierronnet murder trial concluded with a verdict of not guilty after only 15 minutes deliberation. The defense claimed the fatal shot was an accidental discharge during a struggle. Also reported: post office appropriation bills, river and nation priorities, and several bills discussed in Congress, including pensions estimates and District of Columbia affairs.
Colonel Dudley, commissioner of pensions, told a select committee on civil service reform he seeks 800 additional pensions for clerks to settle the backlog. He favors selecting from ex union soldiers and families, with Republicans preferred, allocated by state and territory vote share in a Republican administration.
A Panama Columbia congress resolution calls for one year notice to the United States of withdrawal from treaty obligations of 1846 and seeks new pacts with the United States and Spanish American republics to secure interoceanic canal interests. It condemns Article 85 of 749 as vague and likely to cause disputes, and seeks neutrality guarantees among emerging and old world powers for the canal.
Washington reports show a motion to recommit the Dakota admission bill to the territories committee. A pensions bill grants widows of Garfield, Taylor, and Polk. The tariff commission debate features Van Wyck and Anthony supporting congressional commissioners, Brown backing civilian commission. Agricultural appropriations adjust sorghum and beet sugar funds. Adjourned after debate and a request for treaty copies and diplomatic correspondences.
Washington gossip outlines President's tactful handling of ex secretary Blaine and Arthur, noting the president will not eject allies or upset ward bosses. Depew labels the approach adroit and statesmanlike, predicting a steady, generous hospitality and a lasting presidential style. Postscript lists several appointed postmasters in California Oregon Arizona.
Washington reports growing Republican anger over delays in appointing officials. At a Capitol gathering, several senators criticized favoritism toward certain members, noting Massachusetts seniors were overlooked and positions remained vacant. The talk alleged a close corporate administration favoring Logan and Don Cameron.
Washington March 27 report lists newly established postoffices and appoints postmasters. The notice details each office location and the names of the officials chosen to lead them.
A Yoko hama dispatch from March 8 reports rumors of war in China growing while Japan takes no military steps. The government seeks specie and ships rice abroad, charters several steamers to London, and silk proceeds fund the treasury amid import stagnation. Purchases year to date are under one-tenth of normal.
Paris reports Sir Henry Hedley Waterlow bart member of parliament for Gravesend and former lord mayor of London wed Miss Hamilton of San Francisco at the British embassy. Rev Ayr Presbyterian minister of Napa City California officiated.
In St. Petersburg on March 28 officials investigate the St. Petersburg and Maston railway for a reported mine clue. Nihilist detainees gave information suggesting a mining plot along the line. Investigators seek details as authorities pursue the source of the threat.
London authorities report 600 night police guarding the docks amid fears of Fenian plans to blow up the tunnel crossing under the docks toward North Woolwich. No details of the plot are confirmed.
The Will of the People proclaims a holy league actions against nihilists and a serious incident in the struggle.
London notices describe a violent clash at Cloghan King county Ireland between soldiers and Emergency Men with revolvers. Arrests followed and attacks against a local Mahon estate house were attempted. A masked group allegedly cut off a man s nose over a land league canvass. Boston Jewish relief fund raised about 3000 dollars.
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