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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1883
Page
6
Fire and personal distress in scattered cities and states
Fire at Casey Illinois destroys eleven business houses and offices causing about 80000 dollars in losses. A Virginia captain and congressman on the steamship Virginia shoots himself. Delphos Ohio hoop and barrel works burned with 70000 dollars loss and 39000 insurance. A 16 year old heir to 500000 dollars runs away from Easton Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis
Casey
Ill
Fort Monroe
Vas
Robert M. Mayo
West Moreland County
Congress
Virginia
Baltimore
Norfolk
Pittsburg
Delphos
Ohio
Pittsburg Hoop and Barrel Company
New York
Abraham S. Neabitty
Second National Bank
Easton
Land Office Notice of Final Proof for Mason L. Stagg
Notice is given that Mason L. Stagg has filed for final proof on his preemption claim No. 1096 for the southeast quarter of section 25, township 84, range 61 west. Proof will be made before the Cheyenne Register and Receiver on October 15, 1883. Witnesses from Hat Creek Wyoming: Marion Marks, William J. Hays, Nelson W. Merditb, Anson G. Crane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Wyo
Mason L. Stagg
North Range
Marion Marks
William J. Hays
Nelson W. Merditb
Anson G. Crane
Hat Creek
Wyoming
Epa
Ar W. Mann
Register
Coeyenne
Wye
John L. Nelan
Albert Smith
Albert Searles
William F. Simmons
Frank L. St. John
Raw Hide Butte
Edgar W. Mann
Canyenne
W. Hall
N. E
Hearing Notice in Land Office Case at Cheyenne
Notice to Phoebe W Paddleford of a hearing ordered by the General Land Office to determine land desert character in entry No 100. Hearing set for October 9, 1883 at 10 a.m. at the Land Office Cheyenne Wyoming. Names and witnesses listed for another preemption filing and residence proof in Raw Hide Butte area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phobe W. Paddleford
Phoebe W. Paddleford
Marshall
New Orleans
Judge Edgartoff rules capital commission illegal body
Telegraphic dispatch reports Judge Edgartoff declaring the capital commission illegal and ordering its members ousted with costs imposed. Also notes a collision in fog between the steamer William Harrison and the Professor Morse, with the Harrison sunk to the waterline and the Morse unscathed, causing passenger alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankton, Ca
Edgartoff
The
Capital Commission
Murder Stabbing in San Francisco Sends Man to Death
In San Francisco on September 15 Henry Marks a laborer stabbed to death John Connelly who was living in the same house with Marks and his wife. Connelly was stabbed eight times and died within minutes Marks was arrested amid adultery related tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Henry Marks
John Connelly
Marks
Connelly
Freight wreck on New York and New England line
The fourth section of a westbound freight collided with the first section of an eastbound train one mile east of Willimantic Connecticut at 12:15 am. Engines and eleven cars of merchandise were wrecked. Disobedience of orders blamed. The conductor of the westbound train has disappeared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willimantic
Conn
New York & New England
Here
Spreckels and His Sugar Scrutiny on Pacific Tax Treaty
The Tribune editorializes on Charles Spreckels treaty with the Sandwich Islands that taxes sugar consumed on the Pacific coast. Critics say regional representatives will not act to overturn the anomalous legislation aiding Spreckels' colossal sugar enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
the Tribune
Charles Spreckels
Sandwich Islands
Pacific
Spreckels
Cuban filibuster chief leaves for Jamaica after surveillance
New York September 15 General Raimon Lescalio Conachea head of the vanguard of Cuban libre fled to Jamaica by steamer after learning Spanish officials and local authorities were monitoring his movements while attempting filibustering expeditions in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Raimon Lescalio Conachea
Cuban Libre
Jamaica
Funeral of Hugh Hastings Editor and Proprietor
The funeral of Hugh Hastings late editor and proprietor of the Commercial Advertiser took place this morning. It was largely attended by prominent citizens. Pallbearers included President Arthur Roscoe Conkling Hugh J. Jewett Jay Gould Samuel Sloan General Eckert Jenkins Van Shaick William J. Weed Isaac W. England Jason Tappen and John Hoey. Remains were taken to Albany for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hugh Hastings
The
Commercial Advertiser
Arthur
Roscoe Conkling
Hugh J. Jewett
Jay Gould
Samuel Sloan
General Eckert
Jenkins van Shaick
William J. Weed
Albany
Isaac W. England
Jason Tappen
John Hoey
American Ship Must Be Manned for Arctic Rescue
Commodore English, acting secretary of the navy, warns against chartering a foreign ship or using a foreign crew for the Arctic mission. He argues the Proetus was mishandled, crews behaved poorly at the wreck, and winter quarters north of Cape Athal are needed. If not, Melville Bay will be impassable by October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
English
St. Johns
Cape Athal
Melville Bay
Upper Navik
Public Land Notice for Cheyenne Preemption Filing
Notice is given that Harvay Mellvane filed for pre-emption at Cheyenne Wyoming on September 22 1883 for land in section 2 township 31 range 61 W with Lot 3 and adjacent subdivisions. The posting lists Thomas L Walker Lewis Blair James Griswold and William J Henderson of Raw Hide Butte Wyoming as associates and Epaar W Mann as officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Wyo
Wyoming
Harvay Mellvane
Northwest
Township
Thomas L. Walker
Lewis
Blair
James Griswold
William J. Henderson
Raw Hide Butte
W. Mann
Register
Counterfeiters Arrested in Philadelphia
Philadelphia authorities arrested Anthony Hale known as Tony and John W Edmundson for allegedly issuing fraudulent notes and bonds. They held for further hearings. Police found mechanical apparatus for producing fake notes at Hale's residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Anthony
Tony” Hale
John W. Edmundson
Hale
Emigrants Reach New York Port in 1882 83
The New York state commissioners report 363 374 emigrants landed at New York from August 3 1882 to June 30 1883. May 1883 saw the peak with 69 590 arrivals, while January 1883 had 8 348. The board has sent back many returning paupers and others unable to care for themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Commissioners of Emigration
State of
New York
Port of
Sharon denounces arrest claim amid hotel confrontation
In a morning interview Sharon disputes charges arising from a hotel scene in which a woman left the Palace. He blames an ex-convict from Sydney, John Nelson, for the allegations and accuses blackmail. He denies loans, marriage contracts, or money transfers to the woman. He predicts Pacific slope Republicans will reorganize for next year. Senator Jones of Nevada is seen as likely to win re election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Sharon
Sidney
New South Wales
John Nelson
Palace Hotel
Aggie Hill
California
Washington
Nelson
St. Louis
San Francisco
Sam
Pacific Slope
Nevada
Senator Jones
King’s New Discovery Promises Quick Cough Cure
Thousands praise a life saving remedy for coughs colds asthma hay fever bronchitis and throat and lung ailments. Trial bottles are offered free at Gray and Pearse’s drug store with the large size priced at one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Gray & Pearse
Medical wonder salve for skin ailments price 25 cents
Warranted to speedily cure burns bruiser cuts ulcers salt rheum fever sores cancers piles chilblain tetter chapped hands and all eruptions. Guaranteed to cure in every instance or money refunded. For sale by Gray & Pearse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray & Pearse
Peanut crop failure hits Virginia statewide
Report from Richmond dated September 15 states that drought has ruined the peanut crop across Virginia. Officials estimate at best a three quarter crop, with some areas producing less than seed for next year and total losses around 700000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
London News Blaze at Cortachy Castle in Scotland
Fire at Cortachy castle near Far Far Scotland owned by the Earl of Airlie causes losses over sixty thousand pounds. Warnings on custody of the Atherian murder suspect O Donnell. Officials report many readings from Berlin to Madrid and Washington. An 1883 land office notice in Cheyenne calls parties to testify on a disputed homestead entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cortachy Castle
Farfar
Scotland
Earl of Airlie
Hong Kong
Canton
Parnell
Vienna
China
France
England
Berlin
Wittenberg
Atherian
Southampton
O’donnell
James Carey
Paris
Santay
Madrid
Washington
Cuba
Final Proof Notice for Anson G. Crane Wyoming Claim
Land officer announces intent to make final proof in support of Anson G. Crane’s preemption filing No. 1116 for portions of section 3 and 10 in township 33 north range 60 west. The proof will be before the Cheyenne register on October 15, 1883, with witnesses Nelson W. Meredith, William J. Hayes, Mason L. Stagg, and Marion Marks, all of Hat Creek, Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curyvenne
Wyo
Cheyenne
Anson G. Crane
S. W
N. E
N. W
Range 60
Nelson W. Merdith
William J. Hayes
Mason L. Stagg
Marion Marks
Hat Creek
Epaar W. Mann
Register
Land Office Notice for Pre-emption Filings at Hat Creek
Land Office at Canyenne Wyoming issues notices dated September 4 1883 and October 15 1883. Marion Marks files pre-emption No 1095 for portions of the NE quarter and SE quarter of sections 24 25 township 34 north range 61 west. Names John L Nolan Mason L Stagg Albert Smith William J Hayes appear as related land claimants from Hat Creek Wyoming.
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Joseph Hart
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William Boswell
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Professor Morse
Harrison
Morse
Sugar
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U.S. Land Office
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Attorneys-At-Law
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Royal Baking Powder Co
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Louisiana State Lottery Company
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Southern Express Co
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Louisiana National Bank
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Pacific Iron Works
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