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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1883
Page
1
Indian Fight in Sierra Madre Ends in Mexican Victory
Report from Tombstone confirms a clash at Sierra Talmosa near the Chihuahua line. Colonel Garcia split his force. after an hour of hard fighting the Indians were driven from their position, with eleven killed and several wounded. Mexicans lost three state troops and two federals, with eight or nine wounded. Stock stolen during the raid was recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tombstone
A.I
Sierra Madres
Mexico
Sierra Talmosa
Chihuahua
Garcia
Devesa
Kosterlitzky
Sonora
Torres
Indiana
Mrs Fair Seeks Divorce and Hefty Settlement
San Francisco chatter centers on Mrs. Fair filing for divorce from a senator, seeking three million dollars in cash and one and a half million in property plus custody of four children. The senator says he will defend and calls the claims vile lies. Denver reports a severe hailstorm at noon with hail up to an inch and southward damage to fruit crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Denver
St Jacobs Oil Said To Cure Pleural Pleurisy Scene
Brooklyn Eagle reports R C Moor of Vernam & Co New York nearly instant relief from pleurisy after using St Jacobs Oil. The remedy is described as acting like magic. The Norfolk Virginian notes Prof Cromwell, an art connoisseur and exhibitor, was cured of rheumatism by St Jacobs Oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn Eagle
R. C. Moor
Messrs. Vernam &Co
New Street
New York
St. Jacobs Oil
Cromwell
Norfolk
Virginian
Sullivan Heads Irish National League Speech in Chicago
Alexander Sullivan, president of the Irish National League of America, praised the Philadelphia Irish convention as the largest representative body in America. He called it American in conduct, aims, and loyalty to the U.S. Constitution while seeking to aid Ireland and extend its blessings to its oppressed nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Philadelphia
Alexander Sullivan
Irish National League of America
America
Ireland
Boundary error shields Zuni springs from reserve change
A miscalculation in Zuni New Mexico surveying left springs northeast of the boundary. Paymaster Wm. Tucker and associates reportedly filed six claims totaling 9,400 acres near the springs. An executive order May 1 redefined the reservation to include the springs, potentially voiding Tucker's claims. Tucker Jr. had filed in Santa Fe for these lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New Mexico
Wm. T. Tucker
Logan
Tucker and Associates
Zun’s
Tucker
Zuni Reservation
General Land Office
Wm. T. Tucker,Jr
Santa Fe Land Office
Apache prisoner near Chihuahua to be used in peace talks
San Carlos reports two Chihuahua Apaches arriving in Santa Fe with news that Judge McComas's son, believed killed, is alive under Chief Boviet and could be brought in alive if the camp is not surprised. Indians hope to use him in negotiations. Loco's band is broken, Juh will resist to the last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
el Paso
Texas
Tueno
Mexico
Epa del Norte
Rio Grande
Chihuahua
Crook
Unda
Pass del Norte
Tueno Comes Direct From the City of
San Carlos
Agency
Fort Apache
Douglas
St. Louis
Santa Fe
McComas
Boviet
Loco
Juh
Newspaper Men for Ireland
The Parnell branch of the Irish National Land league recommends a commission of Americans to visit Ireland to ascertain the country’s true condition. The committee plans to approach newspaper proprietors to invite representative observers to Ireland and report findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Parnell Branch
Irish National Land League
The
National League
Ireland
Brooklyn Bridge Trustees Rule Out Free Travel
New York officials state the Brooklyn Bridge cannot be made free for any travel. A Peter Cooper statue will rise in a small square near Cooper Union funded by popular subscription. Private post deliveries resume after raids. penalties pursued. George Brisbane, 71, jailed in Brooklyn for alleged libel against his sister-in-law. Vanderbilt sails for Europe. plans a four week stay and summer abroad. Rosenstein & Co. fruit firm assigns $33,000 to preferred creditors. Reichnagle expelled from coffee exchange. owed $32,000 to William Scott & Sons. Nevada suit: Theresa Fair sues James G. Fair for adultery with multiple alleged partners. Four children named in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn
Peter Cooper
Little Public Square
Cooper Union
George Brisbane
Redelia Brisbane
Brisbane
Wm. H. Vanderbilt
Europe
England
Louis Rosenstein & Co
Coffee Exchange
G. A. Reichnagle
Reichnagel
William Scott & Sons
Burglars Attack West Hartford House Residents
In Hartford at 1 AM two burglars entered Mrs. Moore’s West Hartford residence. One held Mrs. Moore and a crippled granddaughter on the second floor with a drawn pistol while the other assaulted another granddaughter on the lower floor. The injured girl remains in a precarious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Conn
Butler's Fight Secret Session on Butler Veto
Boston May 8 The legislative committee investigating Governor Butler's veto held a secret session. A governor secretary refused to testify and arrest was considered. The House suspended rules and sent to the Senate all charities appropriation bills before acted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Legislative
Butler
House
Senate
Pullman Cars on More Roads
George M. Pullman is in New York for negotiations seen as financially significant for his company and the Central Pacific Railroad. Officials aim to introduce Pullman sleeping cars on the Central Pacific line between Ogden and San Francisco and possibly on the Southern Pacific route between Deming and San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
George M. Pullman
New York
Central Pacific Railroad Company
Pullman
Central Pacific
Ogden
San Francisco
Southern Pacific
Deming
Brown's Iron Bitters claims relief for indigestion
An advertisement asserts Brown's Iron Bitters cures indigestion dyspepsia heart burn nausea and related stomach ailments through their tonic formula. The notice emphasizes digestive relief and improved health from regular use.
Skinny Men Wells Health Renewer Cures Debility
An advertised patent remedy promotes Wells Health Renewer as restoring health and vigor. Claims include treatment of dyspepsia impotence and sexual debility for one dollar. The copy markets its restorative powers to men seeking improved vitality.
Don’t Die in the House clears out pests
A public notice promotes a pest control product named Don’t Die in the House marketed as Rough on Rats. The ad lists pests including rats mice roaches bed bugs flies ants moles chipmunks and gophers and includes a numeric figure 150 likely indicating a price or serial.
Wells' Rough on Corns. Complete Cure Ad
Quick, permanent relief from Corns Warts Bunions as advertised. Wells offers Rough on Corns claiming fast results. 15c sample shows price makes the product accessible and easy to obtain.
Convict Escape Attempt At St Paul Penitentiary
Five inmates staged a breakout at St Paul penitentiary in Montreal on May 5. They overpowered a keeper, Lebtanic seized a guard’s revolver, and a struggle ensued as guards confronted the gang. Lebtanic was struck with an iron padlock, fracturing his skull, and believed to be near death. the other convicts surrendered. Lebtanic had escaped about a year earlier but was recaptured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
St. Paul ‘Penitentiary
Leblanic
Lebtanic
New York Robbery Case Captures Paris Jeweler Diamonds
Henry Merriott and Mary s ux were arrested in New York on charges of stealing 75 000 dollars worth of diamonds from Franz Kramer of Paris. The man confessed and said they fled to London after the March robbery, then sailed to the United States three weeks ago. Diamonds found included two necklaces one broken, a box of 24 stones, a large pendant and other jewelry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yoak
Henry Merriott
Mary
Sux
Franz Kramer
Paris
London
Louisiana Lottery Draws Record Grand Prize Winners
The 155th Louisiana State lottery drawing in New Orleans on April 1 awarded a $75,000 first prize to ticket No. 62 887 with Henry M Kiessling of Chicago and A Garnier Tricot of Vermillionville sharing one fifth. The second prize of $25 000 went to ticket No 73 6982, with shares to multiple buyers including Edwin T Eisenberg Jr in Philadelphia and J R Day in Malta Bend Missouri. A third prize of $10 000 was won by ticket No 52 989, sold in five parts to several holders. Two fourth prizes of $6 000 went to Nos 68 507 and 26 502. Additional fifths and partial shares went to James R Day and others in Indiana New Haven Conn and Milwaukee. Information available from J A Dauphin in New Orleans before the next drawing June 12 with a projected grand prize of $150,010.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Henry M. Kiessling
Dearborn Street
Chicago
Ill
A. Garnier
M. Connolly
Troy
Edwin T. Eisenberg, Jr
Central National Bank of
Philadelphia
Harper
St. George's
Colleton County
8. C
Jbrt
Wayne
Ind
New Haven
Cony
J. A. Dauphin
Trial bottle of Dr. King's New Discovery offered
A narrator from Hutchinson Kansas credits a simple trial bottle of Dr. King's New Discovery with saving his life from coughs throat and lung diseases. Free trial bottles are advertised at Dave Collins age store with a large size one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allison
Hutchinson
Kan
Dr. King
Dave Collins
Arnica Salve Promises Fast War Burn Healing
Ad claims Ielelen s Arnica Salve as a medical wonder for burns bruises cuts sores and skin ailments. It guarantees instant cure or money back with a 25 cent price per box and is sold by Dare & Colling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ielelen
Dare & Colling
Land Grant Forfeiture Questions Rise At Washington
The general land office reports a flood of inquiries about the status of land grants. Public land policy and interior department rulings spur expectations that many grants may be forfeited. Respondents come from Michigan California New Mexico and along the Northern Pacific route as seventeen clerks handle the inquiries daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
General Land Office
Congress
Secretary of the Interior
Michigan
California
New Mexico
Riots by Baker Assistants Hit Vienna May Day
In Vienna on May 5 a thousand bakers assistants rioted over grievances. The crowd broke furniture and windows, erected a street barricade to resist police. A 400-strong contingent protested in another area against a bakery building, both groups dispersing after police intervention. A separate dispatch covers Illinois Central tariff changes to California routes with new class rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Baker’s Ass’n
Lightning Ignites Gas At State Air Shaft Mine
Investigation finds lightning struck the bell rope wire at the State air shaft, passing into the mine and igniting gas. A similar strike at the Franklin coal company's slope damaged timber work and workings, threatening loss of life if the slope had been in operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
Franklin Coal Company
Prize listing and ordering note from Louisville Courier Journal
A fragment announces 1,900 prizes totaling $112,400 with various ticket options and prices. It directs remittance by bank draft or express and warns against postal orders, directing all orders to R M Boardman at the Courier-Journal Building in Louisville Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Express
L. R
R.M. Boardman
Courier-Journal
Louisville
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Kida
Randé
Indian Affairs
Jhe
Senator Logan
Newspaper Men For
NEW York News
Wm. H. Vannerbilt
Senator Fair
First Judicial District of Nevada
Theresa Fair
James G. Fair
Calaveras County
Gal
Nevada
Fannie Smith
Jessie Street
Inez Leonard
Dupont and
Post Streets
James G
Charles Lewis
Theresa Alice
Virginia
Baker’s
Illinois
Pacific Coast
Illinois Central
Maryville
Sacramento
Stockton
Oakland
San Jose
Los Angeles
86. Louis
Iron Mountain & Southern
Texas Pacific
Ilinois Central
Centralia
Milwaukee
Racine
Kenosha
Wis
Wisconsin
Omaha
Hales Honey
C.N. Crittenton
N.Y
Sant
Brodie & GD
Larimer Street
Colorado
AGW Sand Line
State Lotter
N. B
F. Schweigkert
Chaler IN
6Th Street
Eddy and
Ferguson
Chexenne
Wyoming
McCormick
Benson
Seabury & Johnson
Pharmaceutical Chemists
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