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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1882
Page
12
The Sun lauds Mr Post as a highly public spirited Cheyenne citizen and a trustworthy businessman. It notes his leadership in movements boosting local prosperity and his honorable, reliable dealings. The tribute reflects the paper’s Friday October 8 sentiment toward his公共 contributions.
In the legislative council of 1879 Jack Meldrum opposed the bill ending notorious lottery schemes that brought discredit to the territory. He argued against the measure, questioning its methods or motives while voting against its passage. He remained a vocal critic of the reform as debated.
The Leader questions the Sun on Mr. Meldrum's anti lottery record in 1879. The Sun previously attacked Meldrum for opposing the bill and now faces renewed scrutiny as he seeks Congress. The piece argues for accountability and notes the paper’s past stances as historical context.
The Republican and Democratic convention tickets are praised for strong, capable candidates across council, house, sheriff, clerk, treasurer, prosecuting attorney, and county commissioners. Supporters tout experienced, reputable names. concerns arise over Sheriff nominee and local office fit. public trust and honesty highlighted as essential in Cheyenne politics.
A story from Vicksburg tells of a Black planter who fell overboard while returning with cash after selling cotton. His pocketbook containing $116 floated away, prompting a rescuer to drag the river until the man disappeared beneath the surface. The tale ends with the man asking if the pocketbook was saved, and a grim reply. Also cited are excerpts from the 1880 election and poems from various towns.
A sprawling column of quotations and brief items covers jokes about Kalamazoo’s growth, a census quip, fashion in shirts, political ticket lines for Laramie and Ramie counties, a Garfield death room note, oddities from around the world, and a Brooklyn jail intrigue involving Blanche Douglass and Jennie Cramer.
A discussion of colored voters growing political awareness and a municipal race in Austin. An old family servant allegedly supported by a candidate for office was paid to reveal who he voted for, confessing he voted against the candidate. The piece also alludes to a comparison with Senator Voorhees and Representative Reagan.
A London burglar carried a razor for self harm if caught and killed himself when captured. A Berlin barber congress then approved shaving rules for Prussia. Jonathan Ames of Troy New York, an eccentric who wore furs in heat, and his wife never spoke to each other for 25 years over a sermon dispute.
In Whinboro' a young Scotchman visiting with his mother panicked in a large store. He trembled and claimed feverish heat running up his legs. Investigators found he stood over an open register, and the sensation came from furnace heat, not illness.
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