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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1882
Page
5
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In North Adams Massachusetts a morning wreck of a caboose carrying thirty workers to jobs near Zoar and Charlestown left many injured and eight expected to die. Engineers Wells and Bostley were severely burned as the Deerfield engine collided with a Troy and Boston engine. Several others suffered burns scalds and broken bones and one man, John Hogan, was killed crossing the tracks.
On Oct 23 in Tripoli Ali Ben OMar led thirty two Tunisian Arab chiefs toward the frontier while the French consul issued a written letter to the general in command.
Philadelphia editorial reveals ex-superintendent Ellis Phipps stole about $650,000 over nine years from the almshouse. He fled to Canada and fights extradition. The scheme involved four board guardians, with $75,000 stolen yearly, plus $4,000 in 187? this year via duplicates and forgery.
French bombs and riotous crowds erupted in Lyons as police failed to control anger over the opera subsidy being cut. An early morning explosion in the theater restaurant injured three as bombs hidden under a table were set off, followed by a second blast that damaged furniture and amplified fear among the two hundred patrons.
The Graphic claims startling developments around the Morey letter. John S. Davenport allegedly holds a confession from Garvey admitting involvement and naming W. H. Barnum as a chief conspirator in the Morey letter forgery.
Fanny Scoville-Harper reports intercepting a note from George W Earlie to Mrs Scoville with improper content and recalls her mother kissing three men. Doctors testify insanity linked to the Scoville and Guiteau families while Mrs Scoville testifies about married life troubles and denial of kissing Earlie.
The Signal Service reports eleven new stations added and enhanced regional warnings for cotton and tobacco areas. It notes plans to add a United States weather chart to the farmers bulletin and to provide guidance for instrument use to local observers, praising the railway bulletining service’s value this past year.
A thick fog smelling of burning turf covers St. Petersburg as incendiary fires spread from Finland to the Baltic. The fires, burning in woods above turf pits, encircle the capital and include Gatschina where the emperor is. Authorities attribute them to Nihilists and warn the blazes may persist for some time.
The quartermaster general's report shows available funds of 13 627 681, disbursed 12 446 442 leaving 1 182 289. It urges expanded force, opened ranks for promotion, enlistment of post quartermaster sergeants, and extra 10 per month for acting assistant quartermasters. Commissary report cites resources 4 150 028, expenditures 3 780 296, balance 419 781. Captain Conrad placed on retired list. Kingsbury rises to captain, Brown to first lieutenant.
Official statewide returns show Newman defeating Townsend for secretary of state by 19 115 votes with Newman leading all candidates by 1 568. O Key leads Doyle for supreme court by 16 364 while O Key trails overall by 1 258. Weible leads Flyckinger for board of public works by 15 725.
Cairo reports point to four chief counts against Arabi Pasha. White flag surrender at Alexandria under cover of troops. Inciting Egyptians against the khedive. Continuing war after peace news. Inciting civil war and pillage in Egyptian territory. Naret says evacuation and defense orders came from the ministry and khedive.
In Chicago on October 24 Mrs. Scoville testified again in the trial for alleged insanity. Letters from Scoville to his wife warned of placing her in an insane asylum unless she stopped traveling. Her testimony largely recounted long-standing domestic strife within the family.
New York republicans tonight resolved not to adopt the Campbell mayoralty ticket put forward by the citizens' committee. Congressional nominations follow party lines with County Democracy and Tammany selections in several districts including Cox Adams Potter Muller and others.
London reports a letter from Clifford Lloyd recommending Earl Spencer revoke the proclamation in Ireland due to improved conditions. In Dublin, Callan, member of parliament, addressed constituents and secured a vote granting Callan passage to America.
A large fire broke out this morning in lumber yards by the Nevi river in St. Petersburg and is still raging. Local crews fight the blaze as flames threaten nearby storage and infrastructure. Authorities have not yet reported injuries or a containment estimate.
In Montreal on October 21 the Shamrocks defeated the Toronto club across two games to clinch the world lacrosse title. The Shamrocks won both matches earning the championship.
The American Exchange bank and the Chamber of Commerce jointly purchased the old post office site in New York. They plan a seven story building covering the entire lot.
The first regular train on the New York Chicago and St Louis nickel plate line left Chicago at 8 this morning signaling the road is officially open for business. Chicago dispatches report庆 leadership and passengers as the rails begin operations.
Cairo reports Baker Pasha officially takes command of the new Egyptian army. London dispatch says the government and the khedive likely agreed to have the Egyptian government bear the cost of the occupying British army.
From Arequipa reports indicate the provisional government advances toward a fatal end with the prefect's resignation offered but rejected by the supreme government which insists his services are indispensable at present.
Mrs Langtry the celebrated English beauty arrived from Europe in New York this morning and drove to a hotel. She told an interviewer she is pleased to be in New York and that the city reminds her of Paris with beautiful flowers. She will attend the theater this evening and is accompanied by her chaperon Mrs Labouchere.
A Louisville incident reports the L. and N. freight derailed after striking stock at Sheppardsville. The locomotive overturned into a cornfield killing engineer George Minot and fatally injuring brakeman Charles Cameron.
In Panama on October 23, Chilean forces defeated Montenegros and dispersed them. Chileans are believed to have reached terms with Garcia Calderon, though details remain unclear. Ex-President Magdalena will depart for Peru with Minister Logan to convene Congress and announce the treaty.
Ireland and Scotland report from Selkirk that Irish resident magistrates note improving landlord tenant relations with rents paid and intimidation down. Trevellyan highlights six months without clashes between constabulary and people in Irish provinces.
The Spanish steamer Bellvere from New York to the West Indies arrived with the French brigantine Mary Anne from San Domingo aboard for Havre. The Bellvere picked up the brigantine 125 miles east of Cape Henry with three men aboard and learned the captain two mates and six men died of yellow fever during the voyage. It was towed to the quarantine grounds below Norfolk and authorities notified.
Paris police arrest Eaure at St Etiun on suspicion of ties to the Montan Leon mine riots and claim he has long corresponded with Nihilist figures Bruce and Karpetokine.
Reports from London indicate ongoing dealings in Confederate bonds with a price listed at $1.50 for each nominal $100, reflecting continued interest despite the war.
London dispatch reports extensive Manila damage from a typhoon on October 29 with many vessels beached and business halted. Other items note Newcastle forming the Northern Reform Club for land law reforms, unrest at Monticeau Les Lines and Jyons, a Paris furniture strike threat, and Tunis debt and governance agreement with France. A Wambo like steamer ashore near Clarquette prompts recovery calls.
The report notes European anxiety over Arabi’s officers on missions, drownings at Fitzroy harbor near Ottawa, Patrick Murray’s death from a railroad accident, and other global incidents from Japan’s minister’s arrival after a long voyage to the U S to a Jeannette inquiry briefing. It also covers fiscal allocations, smallpox and yellow fever outbreaks, price shifts in Canada, yellow fever quarantine notices, a Brooklyn trader’s death, a proposed one cent morning paper, Cuban petitions to restore to British soil, and the Bremen inquiry findings in San Francisco.
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