10 Nov 1869
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Newspaper
Cheyenne Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1869
Page
1
The Erie company told the Stock Exchange it will issue five thousand convertible bonds after thirty days to finance the third rail per an agreement with the Lake Shore Bowl. The move sparked a stock drop in Vanderbilt shares amid rivalry with Mine and Central.
The article notes high betting and excitement among sporting men over a possible Allen-McCoole prize fight. It also covers various brief items: four Pawnee murder trial witnesses in Omaha, Folger named Assistant Treasurer in New York, sale of an Alexandria slave pen for three thousand dollars, Irish Amnesty Association clashes in Dublin, and the Louisville freight agents meeting at the Giltt House with W. L. Shinn presiding.
The territory’s governor C A Campbell proclaims Thanksgiving on the Thursday of November. He urges suspension of secular pursuits and assembly for worship or home prayer to thank Almighty God for peace, liberty, and prosperity amid the challenges faced, and to acknowledge blessings and protections under law.
The local editor notes an 08 AA bill in the Legislature to allow married women to acquire and hold property in their own name for their use. The article argues for protection against dissipation and cites examples of wives contributing to property and family security. It also mentions Evans progress, local business shifts, and various notes on technology and public affairs.
The article lists dates for various inventions from glass lighting in 1Isa to the telegraph by Morse and the printing press, then shifts to humorous notes from Circleville and Twain. It recounts a non explosive lamp exploding in Cleveland on a Friday night, shattering glass and startling a roomful of guests.
November session notes state Corwell met at 6 o clock after adjournment. A memorial from Carter county citizens prayed that Kingman be not removed. referred to Carter county members. Notice given of a bill to localize Albany County taxes. morning spent in committee of the whole and afternoon in code discussions. Adjourned November 0 1869. Livestock protection bill reported from committee with passage recommended. Bills on habeas corpus, juror selection, homestead protection and money regulation discussed. Elections bill set for Friday after delay.
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