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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1882
Page
8
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London racing notes report Amalfi won the free-for-all handicap sweepstake at the Newmarket Houghton meeting with Sachem second and Geheimer third. In New York Tittle Falls, Professor X A Willard died suddenly from neuralgia of the heart. he was a prolific writer on agricultural topics.
London reports show Davitt denying splits in Irish national forces while noting disagreements between Parnell and Pimelf not over principles. In London Tyndall unveils Carlyle statue and cheers Emerson memorial. Yellow fever reports rise in Pensacola with 37 new cases and no deaths. Palmer fate details in Cairo suggest execution by choice. Boston hosts reception for John Brown widow with Whittier and Phillips attending.
President Chester A. Arthur proclaims Thursday November 30 as a day of national thanksgiving and prayer. He urges ceasing daily labor, worship according to form, and deeds of charity to the suffering and needy, with a call for unity, liberty, and moral education. The proclamation was issued in Washington on October 25, 1882, and signed as law by Secretary Frederick J. Frelinghuysen.
The Quaker City observes Festive day with a Knight Templars parade along the usual route. A bicycle meet and review, an archery contest in Fairmount park, and a Welch musical festival at Bicentennial music hall accompany the events. Crowds remain large as the Templar parade proceeds.
Concord reports A. Bronson Alcott had a mild paralytic stroke around noon today and did not show signs of recovery. In Plattsburg Missouri the jury in the Robert Ford case found him not guilty after forty one hours deliberation.
Telegram from New York to Cleveland brokers reports the sale of the controlling interest in the Nickel Plate railway to Vanderbuilt. Common stock priced at $17 and preferred at $37.
Citizens in Christain County search the countryside for Bill Wilson and A J Inman who lured the widow Wilsons son away and killed him in cold blood in St Louis reporting dated October 26.
Washington announces new officer ranks as of today Brigadier General John Pope is elevated to major general and Colonel Ranald S McKenzie of the 4th cavalry becomes brigadier general both effective immediately reflecting the post McDowell promotions.
Dilke stated no convention with Egypt to charge army occupation costs. Soudan and upper Egypt are unsettled but reports seem exaggerated. Britain was not consulted on Baker Pasha’s appointment, though the government did not object. Over 25 000 photographs of Getewayo the Zulu King were sold.
Telegraphic news briefs cover a firmer Boston wool market, a surrender in a corruption case, a presidential trip to New York with cabinet aides, silver purchases for mint delivery, a drowning in North River, a fatal quarrel in Texas, hospital site plans, and various appointments and legal clarifications. Beecher responds to New England criticisms with a reflective letter from Brooklyn.
The Jeannette board session notes a decision on second class matter wrappers and non extension to third class. A diamond, silk, lace and velvet robbery valued at $5,000 occurs at General Sturgis residence with Dousman governess Leska identified among missing trunks. Warrants issued for W Dickinson over star route verdict interference and for conspiring with Driver and others to extort funds via Cameron with affidavits by Bowen and Hooven.
Philadelphia marks military day with a large parade on Broad and Market. Over 20 000 troops from Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware and other groups march alongside Grand Army posts totaling about 10 000 men. VIPs including President Arthur Secretary Lincoln Governor Huyt observe from grand stands while Richard Cornwall, indicted for fraud, fled bail to Europe.
Information from a trustworthy source claims Gould met Judge Burke in Cleveland last Sunday fueling belief he may have purchased the nickel plate in Gould’s interest. The Cleveland Herald and Evening Post outline competing claims of Vanderbilt involvement and say the nomi nal purchasers are Vanderbilt and the Hocking Valley Toledo interests. Gould reportedly offered 15 for common and 45 for preferred stock two weeks ago as part of the push.
In Chicago on October 27 Lewis Scoville testified that his mother remained convinced she could write books and lecture successfully and ran a boarding house despite losses. Mrs Scoville Harper recalled her mother claiming Dr Ammerman was the most lovable man who died for her love. Her husband, drunken and disruptive, was jailed for contempt after interrupting cross examination.
New York reports in the Herald that Oregon would be the first state to grant women equal suffrage in all government offices if the amendment passes. The piece reflects on Oregon as a frontier yet historically significant region analogous to New England's early governance experiments.
In a wrapup on militia the chief of ordnance says the standing army is small and the main defense lies in the militia. Volunteer groups in every state should be encouraged to improve drill discipline and weapon use to make them ready for war.
Chicago October 27 C R Cummings president of the New York Chicago and St Louis railway says Vanderbilt has not bought stock in the Nickel Plate and that yesterday’s purchase was made by parties controlling the Cleveland Cincinnati and Indianapolis road He does not know the exact amount sold but notes the controlling interest was disposed of yesterday.
In Silverton Colorado yesterday the bodies of Homer Stewart and James Sullivan were found mangled in a tunnel at the Lran caster mine. They had gone to the mine two days earlier for assessment work and are believed killed by a premature blast.
In Boston on October 27, four games were played in the checker championship series. Wyllie won one game and three ended in draws. Record to date shows Barker leading 1 to 1 with 12 draws.
Special report from Guaymas notes Vice President Chase and Santa Fe manager arriving at seven in the morning. Governor Ortiz and General Reyes lead hostile factions with Ortiz declaring Reyes a revolutionary while Reyes defends his actions to protect the people from Ortiz loan. A delegation seeks settlement as troops parade the streets and rumor hints Ortiz might resign to end the dispute. Reports also say Mayo Yaques Indians clashed with state troops, with over a hundred killed on one side and twenty three troops killed.
The Army rifle contest at Fort Leavenworth closes with the Atlantic division winning the first medal. Generals Sherman and Sheridan, Senator Logan and wife, and General Pope attended. Weather improved but shooting declined from yesterday. Final three day scores list top competitors: Barrett Atlantic 267, Clark Pacific 256, Daly Atlantic 248, Harrington Pacific 240, Horner Atlantic 238, James Missouri 236, Stanton Missouri 235, Shipps Missouri 234, Merritt Missouri 229, Bentley Missouri 229, Weagraff Missouri 228, O Keefe Pacific 222. Sherman presented medals on the parade ground.
Washington reports Gen. H G Wright outlines coast defense needs. He urges finishing barbette batteries and adapting them for twelve inch rifled guns, plus torpedo systems in all harbors, bomb proof electrical rooms, deep masonry galleries to low water line, arguing fortifications and torpedoes offer efficient, enduring protection versus maritime attack.
Harrisburg October 27 Frank A Crawl assistant postmaster Wellsboro was arrested for rifling registered letters. He targeted heavy losers whose mail was in transit through that office.
Detroit report says six robbers boarded a Grand Trunk train at Windsor Canada last night to attack passengers. The assailants met strong resistance and only one man suffered loss. One thief was captured before escaping and handed to authorities.
The Montreal land league branch voted to align with the national league, adopting the new name and declaring allegiance to Charles Stewart Parnell. The move follows the recent reorganization of the movement.
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