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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1882
Page
15
An outbreak of a fever prompts officials to investigate as four people die and twenty eight are sick. Health authorities and physicians are examining the cause and response measures. Local hospitals report rising patient numbers and precautionary actions are underway.
The Merkin Leader notes Texas cattle herds shrinking as brush encroachment and stopped grain burning hurt ranges. Wyoming gains in weight on Texas cattle, new grazing lands open, and calf rearing grows in Argona territory. Prices and markets remain volatile with strong demand for sheep in Socorro and large stock movements trending west.
Halifax reports a rumor that the transport Euphrates has sailed to embark the 101st regiment for the Mediterranean. It is believed they will depart likely by September 16.
Citizens are excited by the sudden disappearance of Francis Johnson a respected local businessman. He sold all his property and left debts estimated around eight thousand dollars.
Brownsville Texas reports fifty two new cases and three deaths. Two Mexicans and W E Carberry, Western Union Telegraph manager, cited. Fort Brown shows new cases including Major Witherell of the 19th Infantry. Mail to Rio Grande city ordered stopped. Eight deaths in Matamoras. Weather sultry.
Bob Ford Jesse James killer arrested in Chicago for disorderly conduct and carrying concealed weapons. Report says Ford brothers lived fast on the levee and performed in a cheap theatre over the past two weeks seeking notoriety.
Chip Smith was executed at 10 30 in New Haven Connecticut with Sheriff Bisbee and deputies Carlin Pond and several priests present. About 800 witnesses attended and Smith said he would meet his fate like a true soldier of Christ.
Las Vegas reports Martin Hope Prize, a young Englishman residing on Fred Hoopers ranch, was shot by a Mexican herder. The assailant forced Mrs. Hooper to surrender all money and escaped on Hoopers best horse carrying the prize and fled the vicinity.
A band of unknown Apaches raided the Calabas valley early evening, killing about 20 people and burning ranches from Calabas to the line. Ju’s band crossed into Arizona. Capt. Madden at Fort Huachuca is pursuing the raiders. The Martinez family was killed yesterday nearby, about fifteen miles south of Calabas.
The Railway Age reports August saw 1274 miles of main track laid on 70 lines, far surpassing July. Eight months into the year total 7048 miles on 288 lines across 32 states, with the year’s outlook near 10600 miles. Iowa leads with 207 miles, followed by New York 163 and Wisconsin 142.
A private letter confirms reports of the Concho floods in Texas and Mexico with six inches of rain across northwestern Texas. About 25 000 head of livestock and up to 76 persons were swept away, and 50 houses disappeared. The Mexican national track was washed out and damaged, with Rio Grande flooding feared. In Abilene several flocks were lost and near ruin.
Dublin reports riotous unrest as dismissed police confront authorities. Officers tear badges, refuse duty until colleagues are reinstated. At 10 00 P M roughs assemble. mob assaults a tram car and breaks windows at the Collage street police station.
Wicklow coast guard reports the British steamer Nepiton from Liverpool to Montreal grounded on Arklow bank. One boat with part of the crew and some passengers reached Wicklow. five boats still needed. Likely total loss. Nepiton carried 23 saloon and 79 average passengers plus 73 crew.
Guiteau's skeleton rests in the national army medical museum but will not be shown publicly. Judge Hayner must rule on the will contest before disposing of the body bequeathed to Dr Hicks. Micro scopic brain examinations are complete and experts reportedly disagree on Guiteau's insanity with two forthcoming reports expected.
After Indian cavalry returned from a recon in Egypt Kassassin was surveyed from a distance. Arabi Pasha is selling European property to natives with several European estates forfeited and auctioned to native buyers. Gen. Grahams Kassassin account says infantry aided the cavalry in the assault. The English Admiralty owes the Suez Canal Co seventy two thousand pounds for transport and naval movements.
Four Pittsburgh mills plan to run non union work next Monday amid rising tensions. A large amalgamated group led by Wilson Walker warns officers to restore old wages or they will strike regardless of the union. Yellowstone leasing terms allow rent up to two dollars an acre with reversion to the U S after ten years. Lessees may cut timber for poles and coal for fuel and grow crops for visitors. No Congress member or government official may hold an interest in the project.
About 1,000 people attended a Farwell hall reception for John Brown’s widow to aid buying her California homestead. States Attorney Likber and Liftin Mills spoke. reminiscences by Allan Pinkerton and others drew on Brown’s abolition era efforts. Pinkerton recounts aiding fugitive slaves via Michigan Central Railway.
Acting Secretary Joslyn to sign leases for Yellowstone park portions to private parties. Aimed at forming a company to provide hotel rooms telegraphs transport and guides for visitors. Lessees named Hobart Dougalass and partners of Dakota with a ten year term and price terms to be set after a conference.
In Huntsville Alabama on September 1 the Dick Little trial before commissioners Boone and McCullough began. Mrs Jesse James testified at length and denied any involvement in a Philadelphia watch transfer story. Alex G Smith, the robbery victim, did not identify Little as a participant. several more witnesses are to follow.
From Alexandria and Ismailia via Aug 30 reports describe British cavalry charging guns at Kassasin and heavy shelling of Egyptian trenches. Egyptian troops bravely pressed forward under fire while Lowes and Wood command forces. notes also mention cholera fears and naval movements. Flight of wounded and pursuit results underline ongoing military operations across the region.
William Wade a Jersey City child aged about one saved two men and a boy from drowning with a first rescue before age 12 and a recent act rescuing six year old James Mackin from Morris Canal. Other tales recount a palace servant boy killing his father to become a chief and a Musselman boy killing a cobra. a paperboy's charity donation to a pay car drawn by a paymaster's train.
The passage cites humorous quips about women, beauty, and social scenes in Boston and St. Louis, with a note on Mrs Langtry and a garter theft anecdote. It ends with Oliver Logan praising British soldiers’ uniforms and a test method for army boots, contrasting satire with military procurement.
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