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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1883
Page
1
Barnstable Mass May 1 Freeman formerly in lunatic asylum now sane pleads not guilty to murder of his child claiming acts were god given. He testified he believed he was acting under divine will while denying criminal intent at trial. Judge Colburn ordered his transfer from asylum to Barnstable jail for further motions.
A Railway coal mine reporter reports the strike against a half cent per bushel price cut is general across mines except one or two, with miners vowing to idle mines rather than accept higher costs. Mine officers call it the largest strike in the district and expect a long holdout. Cincinnati reports no unrest among cigar workers over tax cuts, while wage and tax-driven actions occur in Newark and Portsmouth.
A man drew $1,000 at Toledo National Bank before a bystander snatched the note and escaped. He was pursued and the money recovered. The thief claimed the name John T. Carter and said he came from California.
April 28 City National Bank of Readville official C Howell was injured during a bank incident and a claim of $64,900 is noted.
A brief item cites a severe water abuse case cured by Dr Jacobs of Cincinnati Enquirer. The note mentions Indian Ltd and a cure attributed to the treatment at a Fifth Street address.
Report from Beauregard notes 460 000 dollars in damage and two deaths at New Orleans linked to the cyclone. J Jewish residents in Beauregard were unharmed beyond pecking. Col Power reports a storm origin near French Camp with a two mile wide track, ten killed and many wounded across Choctaw Attala counties, destroying Lebanon Presbyterian church and devastating Beechita area. Sufferers face crop failure without aid.
Captain P B Thompson ex legislator shot Walter Davis on a Cincinnati Southern train at Harrodsburg junction. Davis died instantly from a bullet to the head as Thompson claimed motive of alleged intimacy with Davis's wife. Thompson surrendered after the shooting and was aboard the train with Davis earlier en route to Cincinnati.
Reports in Sedalia and from Louis state the Pettis county poor farm is a decayed, neglected house housing over twenty inmates described as insane idiotic and diseased. Citizens call for investigation and prosecution of those responsible for the disgraceful conditions.
Bliss in the star route trial attacks petitions tied to routes and Miner, noting two routes were enlarged and sped at high cost by Brady on Dillon and Billings recommendations. He cites Brady's pretense of opposing railroad interests while backing star routes as Dorsey allegedly obtained railroad passes, framing a back scratching, elbow tickling scenario.
A card promises a free remedy for youth errors nervous weakness early decay and loss of manhood. It claims discovery by a South American missionary and asks readers to send a self addressed envelope to Rev. Joshin T. Inman Station D New York City.
A severe cyclone crossed the parish seven to eight miles north east of the town, leaving no house or obstruction intact. Cabins barns and heavy timberlands were demolished with fences blown away and corn fodder destroyed. Multiple injuries and deaths are reported in Texas and nearby towns, with structures leveled and livestock harmed.
In Muncie Shoals near Florence a Black man named Geo Ware fatally harmed a white boy aged 12 to steal $12. The boy, after being robbed, was thrown into the river eight times, then beaten with a stone. A mob later dragged Ware from jail to a depot beam and riddled him with bullets.
Agent McGillicuddy reports Red Cloud informs the commissioner he and his people discovered a gold mine on their reservation and plan to mine when weather permits. he asks not to be disturbed in possession of the mine for ten years.
The Massachusetts state board of charity and lunacy replies to the governor's disapproval by stating that seeking the attorney general's opinions did not disrespect the governor. Both bodies are servants of the law, and government must be of laws, not men.
Huntington May 1. A westbound express train struck an obstruction near Quinne and plunged engine and tender down an embankment into the river. The engineer was seriously injured and the fireman slightly injured. The rear remained on the track and no passengers were hurt.
A Dare and Collins drug store advertises a free trial bottle of Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds. It claims the remedy helps asthma bronchitis hoarseness and throat and lung ailments with free samples and a regular size bottle priced at one dollar.
Detectives rounded up George L. Hawley and several accomplices including Matthew J. Rooney Hugh Curry Thomas Riley T H Kearney Lena, Patrick Smith, Jenny Holden and Jim Holden after a months long investigation. The syndicate operated across Pennsylvania New Jersey Kentucky Virginia Maryland and New York producing and passing bogus Bland dollars.
Casey, a prisoner jailed for murder and highway robbery, shot Jailer Holbrook in the San Francisco jail. A mob planned lynching, but officers repelled them, leaving the jail heavily guarded as Casey faces possible further assault. Holbrook died at 7 30 p m after being wounded.
A Collinsville Illinois report notes near St. Louis an archaeological discovery on Hon J B Mill property. Assistant state geologist McAdams unearthed nineteen skeletons and a large cache of pottery copper and stone ornaments plus domestic and agricultural tools. Further excavations planned.
Secretary Frelinghuysen inquires if U S troops may pursue Apaches into Mexico. Mexican minister replies consent of the Mexican senate is needed. War Department telegram to General Crook orders caution and to observe the convention and restrain crossing the boundary.
Kate Kane the Milwaukee lawyer who tossed water at Judge Mallory earlier appeared before Judge Hamilton in circuit court on a writ of certiorari seeking review of United States Commissioner Ryan's habeas corpus release from county jail. The judge continued the case until Monday.
In Chattanooga Tennessee on April 28 James Hawkins shot fellow passenger Bob Reeves in the heart aboard a northbound Nashville and Chattanooga train nearing Anderson forty five miles from Chattanooga. Hawkins then leaped from the speeding car and is said to have broken his neck. Both men were residents of Dechert Tennessee.
Burt offers the largest and most complete stock of boots and shoes in the territory. See elegant shoes at low prices and learn why Burt’s goods are a specialty with all work warranted.
In Philadelphia on April 30 a gathering of Roman Catholic church members including Grand Army of the Republic members discussed Archbishop Wood's decree restricting uniformed bodies from entering churches for services. A committee was formed to seek the archbishop's consent for a requiem mass in all Catholic churches on Decoration Day and to permit uniformed GAR members to attend.
In New York on April 20 the Irish Confederation approves the Philadelphia convention's action. Bishop Mully of Mullingar notes funds received and condemns famine arising from misgovernment. He says rash spirits, brave yet constrained, turn to dynamite and dagger due to degraded unjust laws.
In Milwaukee on April 30 United States Commissioner Ryan freed Kate Kane on habeas corpus for contempt after she threw water in Judge Mallory’s face. Judge Hamilton of the circuit court reviewed the case on a writ of certiorari and remanded Kane to jail. Bail was denied and Kane insisted she would not pay a $50 fine if jailed for life.
In Gladwater Texas on April 30 two negroes jailed at Longview for a minor offense faced a rescue bid at the railway depot. Officer Bradshaw and three negros were killed as gunfire erupted. Sheriff and Longview posse rushed to scene. armed negroes defy officers, feared further violence.
The New York Central Labor Union meeting on April 30 discussed the relation of the labor question to Europe’s revolution movement. The sentiment favored dynamite use against kings and potentates during revolutionary outbreaks.
In Boston on May 1 a six day race between Charles Leroy on horses and John B. Prince and W M Woodside on bicycles ended with 303 miles for the horses and 312 for the bicycles. Leroy fell at the fourth hour injuring his shoulder and was replaced by Francis W Ware.
Information from Fort Randall to department HQ says the steamer W. J. Behan carried 150 passengers including Sitting Bull’s band and Uncapapa toward Standing Rock on Saturday. The party includes men women and children as part of the relocation.
The schedules for Isaac Seppile a White street merchant show a bankruptcy filing. Liabilities total 285 579 with nominal assets 572 538 and actual assets 14 000.
An advertisement touts Dr Kline's Great Nerve Restorer as a cure for nerve diseases and claims seizures are stopped free. Mail inquiries to 981 Arch Street in Philadelphia Pennsylvania.
Washington reports the secretary of war stated orders sent to General Crook urged caution in crossing the border with U S troops. The note cited a August agreement with Mexico permitting border pursuit of Indians but not raids on residents or crossing for that purpose. Consent from the Mexican senate would be needed for further crossings.
The cigar manufacturers have acceded to all employer demands and no strike will occur. Production remains normal with heightened activity in factories and a rush of orders for shipment in Louisville.
Readers warned that many imitations mimic Benson's Capcine Porous Plasters. Seabury & Johnson of New York urge careful reading to verify the word CAPCINE and avoid fraudulent copies while noting the product's science based reputation and awards.
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