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Cheyenne Weekly Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1882

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Democratic Ohio Victory Rumor Grows With 35 000 Lead

Ohio returns show repeated democratic gains across major cities like Cincinnati Columbus Cleveland and Toledo. Reports from Hamilton County point to an entire democratic ticket while headquarters claim a 35 000 majority in the state amid a tight congressional picture and governor Foster citing liquor interests and candidate spread as factors.

Columbus Ohio Cincinnati Cleveland Toledo Hamilton County Congress Chicago Everett Democratic Central Committee Foster

Arabi Followers to Seek Emigration to America

Cairo envoy Abdul Kerim Pash El Kahar plans a march to America to arrange emigration for Arabi’s followers. He is highly educated, translated the New Testament into Arabic, wrote a French treatise against polygamy, and owns a Nile palace. He has connections with European royalty and served as professor of Greek at Cairo University.

New York Cairo Egypt Aribi Pasha Abdul Kerim Pash el Kahar America Arabi East Hoe The Nile Prince of Wales Cairo University

Death of Rev J L Denton in Fayetteville jump

Rev J L Denton, head of public instruction, leaped from a balcony at Judge George's residence in Fayetteville at noon today and died. He had shown mental distress for several days and this was not his first attempt.

Little Rock Arkansas J. L. Denton

Beecher Withdraws From New York and Brooklyn Congregational Association

The New York and Brooklyn association of Congregational churches opened in Brooklyn with Rev. Henry Ward Beecher presiding over a discussion on spiritual barbarism. Beecher announced his withdrawal from the association citing his right to hold personal views without requiring others to defend him.

New York Brooklyn Association of Congregational Churches Brooklyn Beecher

Indictment Against Rebel Chiefs Outlined in Cairo

Cairo October 10 The rebel leaders face a three count indictment for inciting massacre burning Alexandria and abusing the flag of truce. Prisoners handed to Egyptian authorities sparking debate over legal aid and foreign counsel delays. question to be referred to the foreign office.

Cairo Alexandria Foreign Office

Arthur leaves for Boston with cabinet and son

President Arthur travels to Boston with his son and Secretaries Lincoln and Chandler and Assistant Postmaster General Hutton. Chandler says Folger's name was not discussed by the conference cabinet or the President, and no resignation of Folger or anyone else was mentioned.

New York Arthur Lincoln Chandler Hutton Boston Folger

Frightful Collision Kills Two Engineers Near Ooltewah

A passenger train on the East Tennessee Virginia and Georgia Railroad collided with a freight at Ooltewah station in heavy fog. Engineer James N. Waters and pilot John Hobbs were killed and their bodies burned.

Chattanooga Tenn East Tennessee Virginia and Georgia Railroad Ooltewah Station Here James N. Waters John Hobbs

Nebraska Live Stock Bonanza From Recent Rains

The recent rains boost Nebraska stock raisers with new grass fattening cattle beyond corn feeding. Prairie grass has grown three to four inches in ten days, increasing hay quantities in stock.

Lincoln Neb Nebraska

West Virginian District Chooses Goff Over Hancock

In Wheeling West Virginia on October 10 the West Virginian district elected Goff Republican to Congress by a large majority. The same counties in 1880 gave Hancock a presidential margin of 1 484. The Republican gain is likely about 2 000 with tariff as a central issue.

Wheeling W. Va Goff Congress Hancock

Dublin plan to ship 1000 paupers to Canada

Dublin union proposes sending 1000 able bodied men and women from southern Ireland to Canada at a total cost of £7000 amid rising pauperism. The October 10 report notes the scheme as a bold response to welfare strain in Dublin.

Dublin Ireland Dublin Union Canada

Iberville mayor named in $10,000 bank fraud arrest

St Albans Vermont October 10 Ensinhart said to be mayor of Iber ville Quebec and formerly a member of the Canadian parliament has been arrested at the instance of the bank of St James which alleges he defrauded the bank of 10000 dollars.

St. Albans Vermont Ensinhart Iberville Quebec Bank of St. James

Australians Defeat American Eleven by Seven Wickets

In New York on October 10 the Australian eleven beat the American eighteen by seven wickets, with the American score tallying 129 runs.

New York

Earthquake Shakes Montreal Early Morning

A strong quake woke residents of Montreal at about five o'clock this morning. The tremor caused alarm across the city and was felt by many in various districts. No injuries or damages are reported at this early stage.

Montreal

Railroad Racket in Chicago Percentages Set for Colorado Business

At a meeting of general managers from Union Pacific Burlington and Atchison and Santa Fe in Chicago on Oct 9, agreed percentages for Colorado business west of the Missouri River were set subject to Denver and Rio Grande acquiescence to be sought tomorrow. Union Pacific 61 Burlington and Atchison 30.

Chicago Union Pacific Burlington & Atchison Santa I Colorado Missouri River Denver & Rio Grande

Union Pacific stock surge sparks market shock and rumors

A New York report details a fierce battle over Union Pacific shares on a Thursday. Over 90 000 shares traded as major holders Gould Vanderbilt and others sold out. Belden bought 42 000 shares. Gould appears to have shorted the stock, pressuring prices. A Denver & Rio Grande bondholders’ report is cited, with warnings of misrepresentation and possible court action. San Carlos Apache issues are discussed, noting agent Tiffany’s alleged misconduct inflaming White Mountain Indians and a murder linked to white traders.

U. P Chicago New York Union Pacific Louisville Nashville Gould Vanderbilt Belden Yosemite Mr. Belden Union Pacific Company John McAndrews Denver & Rio Grande Company McAndrews San Francisco Tucson Dispatch Chas. Trussler San Carlos Star Tiffany Hussler White Mountain Arizona Sonora Agent Tiffany

Murder Suspect Arrested After Fatal Wounding Near Mt Vernon

In Posey county near Mt Vernon Evansville reports a wife shot herself after a night of cries and pistol fire. Hume Redman was arrested as about two hundred armed men gathered at the jail gate demanding his hanging following the death of his wife Eva.

Evansville Mt. Vernon Posey County Hume Redman Redman Eva

Supreme Court reassembles for October term 1882

The Supreme Court reassembled at noon with most justices present except Field and Bradley. Leave granted to file a petition for habeas corpus in the Newton M. Curtis political assessment case, set for argument on the 23d mat. Regular docket call starts tomorrow.

U. S. Supreme Court Washington Supreme Court of the United States Field Bradley Newton M. Curtis

Mormon emissaries face rising anger in Carolinas

The Oct 9 report from Ball North Carolina notes growing bitterness toward Mormon missionaries in North and South Carolina. Protests circulate in York County South Carolina and Cleveland County North Carolina denouncing Utah emissaries and pledging to defend society and morals at all hazards. The pamphlet urges elders of the church of latter day saints to depart in peace before local indignation leads to bodily harm.

Ball N. C Carollina York County S. C Cleveland County Utah Church of the Latter Day Saints

Range Cattle Movement Through Chicago Markets

A Tribune special notes Chicago's stockyards received 400000 head of cattle since May 1 with 270000 being range cattle. By season end in November total Texas and northern range cattle will exceed 500000, fuelling widespread packer canning and beef shipments to New York New England and southern markets.

Chicago Tribune Union Colorado Wyoming Montana Nebraska Utah Dakota Oregon Indian Territory New York New England

Egyptian Leader Sees Turkish Rule as Anarchy Risk

Sultan Pasha of Cairo, head of the chamber of notables, says Turkish intervention in Egypt would bring anarchy. He argues joint control is extravagant and could save about 400000 pounds yearly by replacing foreign officials with capable locals. He admits most people favor no government representatives.

Egypt Cairo Sultan Pasha Chamber of Notables

Murder and Bank Robbery Kill Wealthy Chicago Banker Mead

An Inter Ocean report describes the slaying of H C Mead a 60 year old banker in Chicago. The bank was robbed of several thousands in currency gold and bonds. The body showed massive head injuries from shotgun blasts, suggesting execution from a window. A coroner's jury ruled the case, with no suspects yet identified.

Chicago Wapacs Wisconsin H. C. Mead

Conference adjourns amid bitter talk and fortress resolve

Salt Lake City reports a tense conference with Cannon vowing the Kingdom of God cannot be checked. Taylor defends constitutional rights against tyrants, while Te warding steps to inch by inch legal rights. An injunction blocks the board of education from buying school books with sectarian content, and the registration tallies 34,006 names with four of nine women and three of four Mormons.

Salt Lake Cannon Earth Hell Kingdom of God Taylor Tle Board of Education

German steamer Herder lost near Cape Race. all aboard saved

The German steamer Herder from New York to Hamburg with 288 passengers foundered near Cape Race in dense fog last night. All passengers and crew were landed safely and will be cared for by the German consul. Ship and cargo believed total loss. Passengers listed include Miss Lumena Dieterman and Dr. Henry Wagner.

St. Johns N. F Herder New York Hamburg Cape Race Eastward Head Long Beach Lumena Dieterman Denver Anton Schneikelhoro Louis H Habers Hopeland Cal Henry Wagner San Francisco

No title available from fragment

A fragment from New York on October 9 references Amos I Larned one of 306 Republicans opposing Beecher and his sermon urging voting against Folger’s nomination. Beecher responds with a blunt retort calling the correspondent an ass. The exchange ends without further letters.

New York Amos I Larned Beecher Folger Divine Amos Henry Ward Beecher

Commissioner Prices Commentary on Tiffany Agency Fallout

Indian Commissioner Price said he knew nothing of the truth of reports about Agent Tiffany of the San Carlos Arizona agency. He commented that Tiffany’s record was not good and hinted that the published statements might be accurate. Tiffany resigned weeks ago as the department a dismissal decision was made. Prof Price, a California mining expert, also spoke on wine grape prospects for future California wealth.

Washington Price Tiffany San Carlos Arizona California

Readjuster clash in Richmond ends with arrest warrant

In Richmond during a readjuster mass meeting Gen Preston Wise clashed with John Amble Smith. Smith struck Wise, then spoke sharply against Geo D Wise. Wise allegedly made threats and was arrested and bailed to appear in police court Monday.

Richmond Preston Wise John Amble Smith Congress Gen

Land League declares end amid division in circles

The Irish World editor Patrick Ford says the land league has ceased to exist. Dr. Wallace, president of the national league, praised Ford’s frankness but doubted the league’s disbandment, noting Ireland’s conference actions would guide any steps here.

New York Patrick Ford Irish World Land League Leagues Wallace National League Ford League Ireland

Death by his own hand: Capt. Wm Fanning Pendleton

New York date Oct 9 Captain William Fanning Pendleton of Stonington was found dead in an outhouse on his property after cutting his throat with a razor. He was about 50, described as gentle and beloved, a former California Forty Niner and a well known Mason.

New York Wm. Fanning Pendleton Stonington California

Murder of Ross & Lyle partner in Glendale rewards set

Cincinnati report says A W Ross coal dealer and Ross and Lyle partner was found murdered after midnight between the railroad and his Glendale home. His head was beaten, a watch part chain and pocketbook taken. No clue to the killer, a $5000 reward offered for arrest.

Cincinnati A. W. Ross Ross & Lyle Glendale Ohio Jerley

James Frank James in good spirits at Independence jail admission

The Reformed Highwayman reports that James Frank James spoke confidently about clearing himself of charges during jail visits in Independence. His wife and child are mentioned, and he had signed the hotel register noting his wife and child, a first in sixteen years.

Kansas City Independence James Register Frank James

McKenney Wins District Sculling Medal Race

In Washington on October 7 McKenney of Potomac Boat Club defeated Pace of Andastan Club in a 1.5 mile single scull for the district amateur championship medal with a time of 10 224.

Washington, D. C McKenney Potomac Boat Club Pace Andastan Club

Pensacola Records 64 New Cases and 2 Deaths

Picayune reports 64 new cases and two deaths in Pensacola, with Petal totals 1175 cases and 105 deaths. Half of recent cases involve the colored population and destitution complaints from these communities are increasing.

New Orleans Picayune’sa Pensacola

Leadville Camp Posts Record Third Quarter Output

Leadville Colorado reports its third quarter bullion total with 19,926,998 pounds of lead 19,818,145 ounces of silver and 167 430 136 ounces of gold valued at 461 964 740 dollars the largest in camp history. A separate item from Wilmington Delaware notes a morning derailment on the Delaware road near Bridgeville killing Edward Webb and injuring eleven others.

Leadville Colorado Wilmington Del Delaware Road Bridgeville Edward Webb

Fatal Explosion Hits Milwaukee Hardware Fire

An explosion during a fire at Jacob Knerschfeld’s hardware store in Milwaukee injures three firefighters and fatally wounds one. The Oct 9 incident prompts investigations into the blast and firefighting response.

Milwaukee Wis Jacob Knerschfeld

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