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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1882
Page
8
New York reports 141 business failures in the last seven days with 132 in the country and nine in New York City. The tally marks a notable increase from the previous week and the failures are generally more consequential than usual.
Information reaches New York that Vanderbilt privately sold 10 million dollars of his 4 percent bonds at roughly two percent below market. Purchasers were general savings banks and institutions seeking this security class. The report suggests Vanderbilt trusts railroad securities.
Omaha November 10 The Omaha Republican formerly owned by a stock company is sold to Caspar E. Yost business manager and Fred Nye associate editor. Nye becomes editor while Yost remains business manager. The paper will be materially improved.
Albany officials report T C Fastmaan W H Monroe W H Vanderbilt and H Arnold have organized a $1,000,000 venture to oppose the Chicago dressed beef enterprise. Depots will open in cities with agency networks and beef will be sold from Chicago in American Refrigerator cars at cost to exclude competition.
The case Guerney versus Bradlaugh was argued in London on November 10. The judge dismissed the suit on grounds of collusion since Bradlaugh acted as both plaintiff and defendant while administering the oath of parliament.
The Turf Field and Farm notes Orrin A Hickok left for Chicago and San Francisco with St Julien and Overman. He plans to race against Romero the current Pacific coast standout before Christmas.
Lyons authorities moved to prevent a planned demonstration by forcibly clearing the Hotel de Ville square this morning after prior notice. The action aimed to avert public disturbance and damage to property.
A gas explosion in the exhausted workings of the Girard colliery in Girardsville was heard and felt three miles away. Earth and rock were hurled hundreds of feet but no serious injuries were reported.
The powder milling plant at Wildsor Mills in Quebec exploded today destroying both buildings. About six tons of powder detonated and ten acres of ground were covered with debris.
London Ontario November 8 Mrs Scoville weighs delivering a lecture and is negotiating with the Young Men's Christian Association about arrangements for the event.
A special Bangor train carrying Maine Central and Eastern railroad leaders collided with a regular Lincoln & North American line train at Lincoln this forenoon. Two rear cars of the passenger train were badly damaged and one passenger suffered a broken leg. The attached locomotive was wrecked and several railroad men sustained cuts and bruises.
The consul reports Japan produced gold 233,843 silver 451,064 copper 1,446,061 lead 25,933 pig iron 107,759 coal 1,812,493 plus small outputs of sulphur sulphuric acid petroleum antimony and tin. Total value about 4 251 000 jen.
Washington dispatch reports Melville detailing the discovery of Henrietta island while the Jeannette drifted in ice. He describes crew morale declining in the second winter and DeLong's vow to head toward Wrangell Land amid criticisms of command. Melville doubted saving the vessel.
Boston leaders of the independent republican movement met at the Revere house to celebrate Tuesday’s vote signaling the creation of a new dominant party. A five member committee was named to organize the independent republican movement in Massachusetts and establish it on a permanent basis.
The New York vote shows Cleveland winning by an estimated 190000 statewide, unprecedented in U.S. history. Counties long Republican strongholds such as Broome, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Chenango, Cayuga, Herkimer, Jefferson, Madison, Oneida, Ontario, Orleans, Oswego, Saratoga, Steuben, Suffolk, Tioga, Tompkins, Warren and Wyoming flipped to Democrats. Republicans won only ten of sixty counties. Despite the large margin, Cleveland did not exceed Hancock’s 1880 total, implying many Republicans abstained or voted for Cleveland, signaling a strong rebuke to the administration.
Raleigh November 9 returns show W. F. Pool a Republican elected in the first district. Doubts linger about Bennett a Democrat for congressman at large and Robbins a Democrat in the seventh district.
Washington reports Frank Fall’s sworn confession dated October 18 outlines his work to detect jury misconduct linked to the star route case. He worked for $10 daily, to see if jurors Brown and others were corruptible, and he describes meetings with Brewster Cameron, Thomas Foote, and Payne. Fall says payments and meetings aimed to control Brown’s vote, with a $2,500 offer and failed agreements.
The Times analyzes US results noting Ohio defeats and possible Democratic gains in New York, Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Illinois. It discusses Republican purges, reformers, and unity after scandals, while warning England may fear tariff changes under Democrats and hopes for relief from a machine politics that threatens America.
Gladstone rose in the House of Commons to defend the cloture vote after seventeen nights of debate and seventeen days of sessions. He argued it would not curb free speech but would curb unbridled talk and help prevent hindering legislation. The debate adjourned to six this evening as the government aims to force a division and decide the issue tomorrow night.
In Byron near Rochester yesterday a blacksmith named Metcal had his right arm shattered when an anvil exploded during a Democrat event. His arm was amputated. Donahue lost both eyes, and Donhance lost one eye and his nose in the blast.
Reports state troops are confined to barracks in Tyons as fear of a fresh outbreak grows. Superstitions among Chinese laborers stall the Canton Kowloon telegraph line completion. In Parliament Sir Charles Dilke notes Egypt’s dual control proposal lacks a decree. French journals denounce Egyptian moves as brutal and illegal.
Thomas J. Navin, former mayor and fugitive bond forger from Adrian Michigan, was captured by the city marshal in El Paso Texas on November 9.
The Methodist Episcopal mission in New York reports allocations for United States missions not in the conference. Arizona receives 8000 dollars, Black Hills 3600, Dakota 5500, Indian Territory 2000, Montana 11500, New Mexico 12500, Totah 12500, northern New York Welsh 2000, Norwegian Swedish missions in California 2200, and Swedish Norwegian missions in East New York conference 1600 and 2000 respectively.
The queen will review the Indian troops at Windsor Castle and decorate some of the force for conspicuous bravery in the Egyptian war.
The Corwin reports Alaska's Hootsnoo tribe seized whaling gear and two white sailors near Killienoo. Sixty six sailors from the Adams were sent, Commander Merriam joined. Prisoners released after a 400-blanket fine, which the tribesmen refused to pay, forcing a shelling and destruction of part of the village.
Detroit, Nov. 8. Col. Robert G Ingersoll was interviewed on the causes of the current political reaction. He cites extravagant appropriations and high taxes, urges sugar relief, and calls for abolition of internal revenue taxes within a year. He criticizes tariff reform delays and notes infighting among Republicans. He predicts Gen Sherman as the 1884 president plus united support from stalwarts and reformers.
Simon Cameron visited Philadelphia and spoke with ex State Secretary Quay and Chairman Cooper on the GOP loss. He said his son’s candidates were elected to the state legislature and Donald Cameron could seek the United States Senate if he wished. He warned the split would hinder party unity and hinder future progress.
Colonel Byron Von Raub owner of the Don Carlos ranch north of San Antonio offers a three month stockman course for one hundred dollars. Instruction covers breeding, feeding, branding, lassoing, marketing and camp life with field trips to large ranches. Students gain hands on experience on 8,000 acres, with about 400 horses and thousands of cattle and sheep. poker and revolver use are not taught or allowed.
United States Commissioner Worthington from Colorado hears expert testimony in Denver & New Orleans v Atchison Topeka Santa Fe. Case seeks forced through tickets freight and car exchange between the two lines. Testimony will continue in St Louis Cincinnati Baltimore New York and Boston.
Brevet Major General Richard Arnold died in New York. He joined the western division of the Northern Pacific railroad survey under Governor Stevens and joined the Rocky Mountain expedition. In 1854 he built a military road from Fort Stellacoom to Walla Walla, 234 miles, then served on General Wool’s staff until the Civil War.
Ex Governor Newton Edmunds Judge P C Shannon and J M Teller government commissioners to treat with the Sioux report readiness to divide the reservation among bands at Pine Ridge Rosebud and Santo agencies. They plan visits to Standing Rock Cheyenne River Crow Creek and Lower Brule before presenting the report to Congress for action.
Mrs Chapman of New York has built a cow industry for women in feather edge braid manufacturing. She started four years ago making large child collars from two braids with lace and crochet stitches. Demand outgrew supply. she now employs seven hundred women, many married, earning independent income, with seventy five thousand dollars supplied last year to the wholesale house handling her work.
A museum watchman reported a 17 foot python and a 12 foot anaconda locked in six hours of brutal combat on the third floor. The python finally crushed the anaconda, leaving the watchman shaken by the deadly battle.
A father urges his daughter to honor her mother with morning breakfast and a kiss on the lips. He recalls a mother's steadfast care through childhood illnesses, bad dreams, and long years of sacrifice, warning that time will end in loss and regret.
In Dublin Nov 10 the Freeman's Journal reports Gladstone tried to hide a clear truth from the mayor's banquet audience that he imposed on Ireland the most unconstitutional coercion act. The Dublin Express urges that lasting tranquility requires the government not repeat its latest blunder.
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