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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1882
Page
6
A broken OCR excerpt reports on Angora rabbits and a violent incident. It mentions blood, a victim, a shooting by Jervis, arrests, and an ongoing crisis with alarm at a nighttime event. Details are garbled and names unclear.
Halifax reports Robert Hutchins, chief engineer, recounting the Wearmouth disaster. He describes the upper bridge breaking away, crew seeking shelter, lifeboats failing, and the boat capsizing as they attempted to reach shore with only three men surviving.
New York society predictions about Lily Langtry and Mrs. Langtry's acceptance in elite circles have not materialized. Rich bachelors hosted dinners for the pair at Delmonico's and offered attentions, yet no social appearances have been reported. Unclear if invitations were withheld or if engagements prevented participation.
Last night merchant Mr Mall screamed at burglars in his store after the telephone ring roused him. He confronted the thieves, fired twice, and forced them to flee. The burglars had blown the safe, and the blast triggered the telephone warning.
Chicago Nov 27 The H A Pitts & Sons Manufacturing Co a long time threshing machine maker filed for assignment with liabilities at 230000 and assets 350000 The firm cites slow collections on three year payments as the cause and seeks creditor meeting and time extension promising full payment Principal creditors include local banks and those in New England They owe Frank Bros of San Francisco 3812 Assets list plant and machines and 226000 in promissory notes mostly pledged to secure creditors
Evansville Indiana November 28 reports a disturbing tragedy after a family visiting church left an infant in the care of a colored girl. The girl briefly left the child with a neighbor and upon return the infant was found dead and gnawed by rats on a pallet.
Prof O J Goldrick, a longtime Colorado resident since 1859, died early this morning of pneumonia. He founded Denver’s first school and Sunday school, contributed to several daily papers, and has run the Rocky Mountain Herald since 1868.
Ham Sheppard of Manchester Virginia shot himself in a water closet aboard a Leadville to Denver train near Cation City. He had brain fever and was traveling east for medical treatment.
The Garfield fair in Washington is fully occupied as President Arthur opens the event. He laments the managers could not find a larger venue and notes no site near Washington fits for the Garfield monument where he spent much of his life.
Denver reports Grand Junction in the Grand River valley on the Utah extension of the Denver and Rio Grande railway will open for business Monday. The line sits 425 miles from Denver and leaves a 167 mile gap to Salt Lake City.
Washington Nov 25 On Wednesday last application was made to the Supreme court of the district for a mandamus of the secretary of state to compel him to pay La Abra mining company's portion of the 300000 recently paid by Mexico on awards by the Mexican chims commission. A rule was issued requiring the secretary to show cause why mandamus should not be granted. Secretary Hielinghuysen says he regards the claim as fraudulent and will refuse payment until Congress passes on the matter.
Omaha, Nov 26. By counsel agreement the jury found Fred E Clary former Sidney postmaster guilty on one count of making false mail reports. He was fined 500 dollars. Jury found not guilty on 105 counts ending all Sidney Black Hills star route indictments in Nebraska. Corbin and Iddings were acquitted on one indictment with others dismissed.
In the Theresa Sturla murder trial the defense will rely on emotional insanity and mitigating factors as the basis for an acquittal. Evidence so far has been routine. In a separate case, Augustus and John M Wells, employees of Phelps Dodge Palmer, are held on larceny charges with $1,500 bonds after a theft totaling 900. No testimony has clarified the charges and the firm remains silent.
Lord Randolph Churchill told a deputation he saw no good objection to contesting Manchester at the next election. He argued a faction of the opposition opposed the government and criticized the late session for neglecting opportunities to challenge the ministry. He stressed party vitality lies in parliamentary action, not public speeches.
Renewed rains inundate Rouen and cities along the Neckar Main and Moselle rivers. Quays submerged and cellars flood from Mainz to Cologne with boat bridges secured. Elbe valley floods affect Olmutz region and nearby villages. In New York a Tribune London cable cites two American art exhibitions and notes Mrs. Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. embroideries and Mrs. Lakey’s cattle paintings displayed in London galleries.
The naval board examining yard closures completed its New York and League Island review. They will tour Norfolk next Tuesday and then inspect Mare Island in San Francisco.
A fire in Clevedon hall, the Bristol area home of Sir Arthur Elton, destroyed part of the library noted as England’s most valuable. The blaze damaged shelves and books, with extensive losses reported.
A letter from Mrs Manceius of Nora Greece New York dated April 25 1880 thanks Dr Pierce Buffalo for the Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription. She notes five weeks of use improved health color appetite and absence of headache for her daughter.
Madison Wisconsin reports Milwaukee and St Paul Railway bought Chippewa Valley and Superior line spanning seventy five miles from Wabash Minnesota to Eau Clair County for 1675000 in bonds. Carrollton Illinois notes Ar dinger and Piper flour mills burned. loss 18000 insured 312000. Hamilton Ohio obituary Lewis D Campbell longtime politician dies. Lincoln Nebraska count shows Dawes lead Morton for governor by 14926 with state officers votes 44180 Republican 44180? Democrat 26847 anti monopoly 17187. Lanesboro Minnesota Christain Johnson shoots at fiancé but misses. girl slightly hurt. Snow blankets northwest four to six inches. trains limited. Bloomington Illinois ex Rev Hoffman expelled from clergy declines appeal. Cairo Wisconsin Chinaman loses pigtail and drowns after agitation. Indianapolis notes McDonald reports Democratic plurality 10000 to 18000. gains in Congress. 23 majority on joint ballot. Republicans rebuked for past controversies.
Dergish Pasha is exonerated for encouraging Arabs. Montenegro agrees to a partial cession of Kolatchin district after powers intervene. Turkey refuses to recognize Wasgamot cession or any Red Sea territory. Assym Pasha named foreign minister, Dervish Pasha released. Fuand Pasha and Kiamil Pasha arrested in Vienna for a special mission.
The engine of a working train collided with the Pullman on the Quebec to St John run near Newcastle. The engine drove into the Pullman a quarter of its length. No passengers suffered injuries. The engine driver, foreman, and brakeman were badly scalded. one man is not expected to live and two others are in critical condition.
Judge Loomis in County court granted Mrs. Scoville a new trial finding she may be insane but had neither homicidal nor personal crisis intent, nor danger to others, hence not asylum subject. Trial set for December 18 with Dr. Ross present.
The Chicago and Northwestern announces a 3 percent semi annual dividend on common stock and a 2 percent quarterly dividend on preferred stock, payable December 27 from New York reporting.
Dr Piercin claims his vegetable Pellets differ from others by establishing a permanently healthy bowel action after surgery. No special care is needed while using them, and they are available through druggists.
Baron Otho Theodore Von Manter effel dies. Bonnet Denvediere a radical deputy from Lyons is dead. Dublin police chase Burke and Cavendish murderers amid Saturday night clashes in Dublin. Dylan wounded in a mob clash. A dynamite cartridge explodes at Monte Carlo gambling saloon wounding an official. an Italian suspect is arrested. General Von Schweinits returns to Berlin after visiting Bismarck.
The piece notes Pueblo plans to organize an art society and highlights local cultural development while other town notes mention a Denver charity ball raising 2864 dollars and Windsor being newly laid out in Larimer county. It also mentions horse-flesh owners in Fort Collins distressed by thefts and a Boulder dog’s fatal accident after snagging its collar on a picket.
An old newspaper note advertises the Worlds Dispensary Medical Association in Buffalo New York offering a large treatise on throat bronchial and lung diseases for two stamps. It promotes self treatment guidance sent by mail.
A bill distributed in the deputies includes signatures of Gambetta and Paul Bert. It grants individuals the right to leave testamentary instructions on whether their bodies are buried or cremated.
A village report lists startup of a quartz mill at Seminoe and mixed local items from Teller City to Laramie. It notes Union Pacific water pipes planned for Green River, a Granger hotel under construction, and various incidents from skating to a bank cashier's hip injury.
The estimated appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1884 for civil establishments total 22,350,745 dollars, up from last year’s 19,529,083 dollars. The current year appropriation was 20,477,743 dollars.
Omaha men William G. Swan traffic manager A V H Carpenter general passenger agent and J T Clark general superintendent of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway started last night by special train for California in search of health and pleasure.
Chicago dispatch notes nationwide editorials praising removals in Washington. Marshal Henry receives some apologists while Garfield’s friend removal draws criticism, but commentators maintain Garfield would have condemned dereliction of duty.
Washington announces that Culgate Hoyt of New York is named government director of the Union Pacific railway, succeeding Spencer who has been dismissed.
Frank James arrived in Kansas City from Independence for a quiet arraignment at 3 o'clock today. The transfer occurred without incident and without publicity.
Paria reports a synagogue robbed yesterday with valuables valued at 10 000 fratics. Police investigate the break in and search for suspects.
In Paris on November 27 Gambetta accidentally injured his hand while handling a revolver. The incident was reported as a mishap with no further details on injuries or consequences.
The region enjoyed unusually warm days and clear skies despite cold nights. Temperatures near 40 degrees, abundant sun, and light winds kept a mild feel, with Snowy range visible near the border and forecasts suggesting a milder winter than feared. Cattlemen report no gloom as of now.
An advertisement proclaims Alien's Brain Food cures weakness nervous debility and generative organ weakness. It lists prices one dollar six for five and directs readers to Allen's Pharmacy 315 First Avenue N X and Geo W Hoyt in Cheyenne as sellers with a circular available by mail.
A historical notice promotes Brown's Bronchial Troches as a remedy for coughs, sore throats, asthma, bronchitis, and throat troubles. It claims they do not irritate the stomach, soothe the larynx, and have been trusted by physicians for thirty years, selling for 26 cents a box.
Notice is given that Theodora W. Chaffee has filed for final proof to establish residence and cultivation on lands in section 28 township 15 north range 63 west Cheyenne Wyoming The witnesses are Thomas Sturgis James W Culver Sherman B Chaffee Fred K Chaffee EndGARW Mann Register Cheyenne Wyoming November 2 1882
Five prisoners who pleaded guilty at the murder trial in Dublin were transported to Galway today. They were manacled and escorted by a strong guard.
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