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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1883
Page
9
Reports from Harvard Clinton Staunton Springfield and surrounding areas describe a violent cyclone sweeping across multiple Illinois towns. Dozens killed or injured with extensive property destruction including homes barns and churches across rounds prairie Dawson and Jacksonville. Authorities tally rising death toll as rescue efforts continue amid widespread ruin.
May 19 Racine Wisconsin reports a rising death toll and extensive destruction from a cyclone. At least 25 killed and 100 injured, 150 houses demolished, with many lost near the Western Union junction seven miles west. City leaders organize relief as residents cope with ruin.
In New Orleans on May 22 David Todd son of Justice Todd of the supreme court and Jos Levesy of Mascott fought a duel near the city. After harmless shots at fifteen paces both men declared themselves satisfied. The dispute arose from Mascott articles reflecting on Todd’s father.
A May gale at Grafton north of St. Louis wrecked all Derricks at Grafton Stone Quarry, destroyed fire engines and horses, killed Mrs Garner, and injured several others including a Denny Shey daughter. In Edwardsville a woman, Mrs Will Maxey, was killed by a falling tree. the courthouse roof was blown off.
Reports from Stanton Illinois describe a Friday night tornado along the Chicago Springfield and St. Louis line. A dozen graders in an orchard camp were struck. E Cantwell and Alya Berry aged 14 died. Many others were fatally or seriously injured, with over 20 total casualties across three Missouri counties. Property losses are described as hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Snow covers thirty miles south of herdand and streams overflow. Findlay reports seven inches. Wapakonetta sees deep snow snapping trees. Hagiratown Indiana and Eatop Ohio note ongoing snowfall since morning. Lima records twelve inches breaking trees. Bellefontaine four inches. Thermometer readings appear as codes.
In Deadwood South Dakota a historic flood submerged the city as Whitewood Creek carved a 100 yard wide channel. Hennington and Crook City are largely erased, Spearfish valley flooded, and Crook City nearly wiped out. George Chandler and wife plus two others reportedly crowned amid widespread losses estimated at 6,004,000 dollars. Rope and basket links connect split city sections.
A steel shipments report notes the barge Wyoming ashore six miles above Point Edward with crew aboard and the craft likely to stay until the storm eases. The barge Ocontes broke up off Lake Port while three schooners Hazard Clematis and Dobbins ride at anchor at Lexington. Five unknown vessels are reported ashore near Pine Hill as wind continues.
In New York on May 21 the acquittal of Jere Dunn for Elliott’s murder sparks strong anger among Elliott’s allies. John Stiles, longtime friend of Elliott who helped with the body and funeral costs, says Dunn should be strung up and claims the jurors fear Dunn and deserve punishment.
The French embassy’s special delegation to Moscow will view the czar’s coronation from rented windows priced at 100 to 1000 roubles. Police demand identity checks and bar occupants with suspicious items. Orange prohibition is imposed to prevent bombs.
In Montpelier on May 21, the most disastrous Vermont forest fire began near Groton. Immense woodland burned and huge property losses were reported, estimated at $500,000.
The 6th Virginia Infantry and the 5th New York volunteers met at Niagara Falls on May 22. Visiting regiments were escorted to Prospect Park by Grand Army of the Republic members where the Virginians were welcomed. Captain Bumgardner presented a captured flag to the 28th. Southerners felt gratefully treated despite cold rain. They depart for home tomorrow.
Remittance details for orders to R. M. Boardman at the Courier-Journal Building Louisville Kentucky. Pay by bank draft or money order for orders of five dollars or more. do not send by registered mail. express shipping paid by sender.
A Louisville man reports a startling dream of a large flaming number guiding him to a lottery ticket. He buys a $1 ticket but the number wins $5,000 when drawn. The incident prompts questions of coincidence and belief as the next drawing is scheduled for May 11, 1960 with total prizes listed. Also noted is a tonic from Caswell Hazard for digestion and debility and its claimed benefits.
Disturbance at night from a sick teething child prompts mothers to obtain Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup. The ad claims quick relief for crying and pain, plus cures for dysentery, diarrhea, and stomach issues, touting a pleasant taste and a 25 cent price sold by druggists worldwide.
The English Medical Institute promotes Vital Restorative as a cure for nervous debility exhausted vitality seminal weakness and related male health issues. It offers free consultation thorough examination urine analysis two dollar fee and mail order options at 1.50 per bottle or 5 for four times the quantity with cash on delivery only if prepaid and secured private delivery.
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