Rail connections hasten growth for Nebraska hills trade
Union Pacific passenger rates shift. the Burlington alliance pushes into the Black Hills linking Deadwood via two rail routes. Elkhorn closes the Whitewood gap, giving Omaha and northeast Nebraska improved access to Cheyenne and Deadwood. Cheyenne gains faster connections as the Cheyenne and Northern aligns with the Northwestern line in July.
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Burlington
Alliance
Black Hills
Deadwood
Elkhorn
Whitewood
Hills
Omaha
Nebraska
Omaha Ee
Cheyenne
Northern
Union Pacific Announces Passenger Rate Changes After Chicago Conference
The Union Pacific issued notices of revised passenger rates effective on sale. Details include Kansas City to Colorado Springs 10.40, Sioux City 11.60, Missouri River to Pueblo 12.15, Sioux City 13.15, Missouri River to Denver 7.10, Sioux City 8.50, Kansas City to Cheyenne 11.40, Leavenworth 10.65, Council Bluffs and St. Joe 10. From Sioux City 1 higher to Trinidad and from Sioux City 1 higher to Ogden Salt Lake and Spanish Fort 35. Denver tickets via Council Bluffs Sioux City and St. Joe routed via Julenburg. These are passenger rates and hint at broader freight issues ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver News
Union Pacific
Chicago
Kansas City
Missouri River
Colorado Springs
Sioux City
Pueblo
Denver
Cheyenne
Leavenworth
Council Bluffs
St. Joe
Trinidass
Ogden
Salt Lake
Spanish Fort
Julenburg
Perennel
Burlington Movement Buys Wilson Quarry Near Boulder
The Wilson quarry four miles north of Boulder Colorado has sold to the Burlington and Missouri Railroad company for 40000 dollars. The buyer plans a railroad track into Boulder and access to the quarry by July, with a line up to the quarry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Boulder
Colo
Wilson
Burlington and Missouri Railroad Company
Watson
Burlington and Missouri
Union Pacific to Build Large Smelter in Hartville District
The Cheyenne 7 incluxe reports Union Pacific plans a large smelter in the Hartville iron district and a branch line. Access to 60 valuable iron deposits will allow the company to produce its own material cheaper than current open market purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne 7 Incluxe
Union Pacific Company
Hartville
Denver News
Cattle Shipments From Texas to Indian Territory Surge
Texas and Pacific railways rush cattle from Western Texas to the Indian Territory. In two weeks about 500 cars shipped with orders for 1500 more. Main shipments from Colorado Abilene and Midland bound for Creech Osage and Otoe nations. Osage and Otoe grazing lands are limited. Estimated 75 000 to 100 000 head being sent west.
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Texas
Indian Territory
Texas and Pacific
Colorado
Abilene
Midland
Creech
Osage
Otoe
Burlington and Missouri line to Deadwood 100 miles long
Lincoln April 7. The Burlington and Missouri railroad signs a contract to build a new line from the crossing of the Cheyenne River at Wye to Deadwood in South Dakota. The extension spans 100 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Associated Press
Burlington and Missouri Road
Cheyenne River
Wye
Deadwood
South Dakota
Governor Warren Plans Elegant Mansion Upgrades
The Governor’s Mansion will gain extensive additions as Governor Warren prepares for retirement. He says the upgrades will create a comfortable and pleasant home, reflecting his desire for a fitting private residence and a private retirement life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Swan Case Decision Faces Long-Running Dispute
A tangled judgment in the case involving Vrane Richter of New York versus Joseph in Cheyenne totals $76,000. The dispute references a 1885 contract between Alexander Keon, Thomas Swan of Bean Brothers, and Creek Land over a $55,000 sale with delays and a refused settlement, leading to a contested interest clause and unresolved stock decisions.
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Ana Swan
Dan Odgett
Chicago
Vrane Richter
New York
Joseph
Cheyenne
E Avenet
Alexander Keon
Thomas Swan
Tnve Bean Brothers
Mennerchor masquerade dazzles Cheyenne at Keefe hall
The Mznnerchor ball at Keefe hall drew a large crowd with the Union Pacific band present. Princess Carnival Buechner and four attendants led the program while Judge Carroll read songs and poems. Minnie Thompson as Wyoming and Wilmore as Uncle Sam won best character costumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keefe Hall
Cheyenne
Union Pacific
Buechner
Carnival
Carroll
Minnie Thompson
Wyoming
Mr. Wilmore
Uncle Sam
The
Sun
Cheyenne Military Camp Discussed by Board of Trade Trustees
At yesterday's board of trade meeting a committee was appointed to arrange the annual Cheyenne military encampment. The panel includes Mayor Riner, T. B. Adams and J. K. Jeffrey. A stock company for manufacturing industries was also discussed but no action was taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade Trustees
Cheyenne
Riner
T. B. Adams
J. K. Jeffrey
Ranch Buildings Burned on the Muddy
Mr Hill and his ranch on the Muddy suffered a total loss when the ranch buildings sheds and stables burned yesterday morning as a high wind prevented containment. He was teaching at the district school and returned to find the home on fire. The cause is believed to be from a stove fire with an estimated loss of 3000 to 4000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill
Fort Collins Awaits New Rail Lines and Dismantling
Fort Collins excitement grows over railroad movements including a Colorado Central line to Cheyenne and a planned dismantling contract awarded to John Grady of Denver. Union Pacific engineers have inspected the line twice, and Burlington may extend from Raymer Wyoming to Fort Collins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Collins
Colorado Central
Cheyenne
John Grady
Denver
Union Pacific
Burlington
Raymer
Wyo
Shirley
Skeleton Found Near Separation Creek in Rawlins
The skeleton of a man was found Friday by John Mahoney's sheepherders near Separation Creek, Rawlins. The body appeared dead for some time, flesh stripped by coyotes. A navy blue flannel suit, a silver watch, a revolver, two five dollar gold pieces, and four rings were found on the bones, with an engraved address card reading Pedro Nalex, Napa City, in a pocketbook. A white silk handkerchief was tied to a sage brush nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Separation Creek
Rawlins
John Mahoney
Pedro Nalex
Napa City
Homestead Patents Granted at Cheyenne Land Office
List of homestead patents issued April 5 1890 includes John McLaughlin Susan J McLaughlin Ronald McDonald and Patrick Mulling of Laramie county Thomas Markle John W Webb and Diana Brown of Albany county John A Matthews Alvin Eager and Joseph P Rankin of Carbon county. There were also thirty three desert and cash patents received at the land office yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne Land Office
John McLaughlin
Susan J. McLaughlin
Ronald McDonald
Patrick Mullin
Laramie County
Thomas Markle
John W. Webb
Diana Brown
Albany County
John A. Matthews
Alvin Eager
Joseph P. Rankin
Carbon County
Iron claims filed in Platte Canon district at county clerk
Yesterday filings in the Platte Canon mining district list the Cap Rock and Hematite by Andrew Gilchrist. Siderite and Magnetite by H. G. May. R. A. M. and Lemanite by KE. T. David. Iron Palot Sailor Lron King Iron Prince Iron Queen Monitor located by Stela and Louk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platte Canon
Andrew Gilchrist
H. G. May
KE. ‘T. David
Lron
Stela and
Louk
Railroad board approves push to build line on Union Pacific route
A meeting of board directors from Suichineon Oklahoma and Gulf railroad decided to advance construction of a new road operated by Union Pacific. The plan solidifies ongoing rail expansion along the specified corridor with Union Pacific oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unie Pacific
Toruka
Kawsai
Suichineon, Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad
Union Pacific
Cyclone Lashes Norwalk Ohio Damaging Factory and Homes
A cyclone struck Norwalk Ohio at 5 pm damaging the Sprague & French umbrella factory where about thirty workers were employed. Dora Palmer, 18, died and Nellie Hardeny and Miss Brush suffered injuries as barns trees and fences were ruined. A second storm with hail followed at 7 pm causing further destruction across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Ohio
Cleveland
Sprague & French
Dora Palmer
Nellie Hardeny
Miss Brush
Tremendous hail storm damages homes in Roverts Illinois
An April 8 hail storm in Roverts Illinois lasted about ten minutes and shattered west side window glass. Stones weighed as much as seven ounces, causing injuries to people caught outdoors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roverts, Ills
Tornado Strikes Julesburg Causing 20000 Dollar Damage
A Julesburg special to the News reports a tornado this morning that damaged $20,000 in property. Several business houses and many shanties along the storm path were blown down, with goods and furniture destroyed or damaged. Animals were killed and no human injuries are reported yet.
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Julesburg
Denver
Mews
Prophetstown Cyclone Causes Building Damage and No Fatalities
A railroad dispatch from Prophetstown reports a cyclone at 7 PM last evening blowing down several buildings and injuring a few people. Another version from Prophetsville says only one house and one elevator were blown down with limited damage and no deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prophetstown
Curiaco
Prophetsville
Tornado and Storm Wreak Havoc Across Michigan States
A morning tornado struck southern Michigan causes extensive damage in Charlotteville Trobridge township and Baule Creek outskirts. Kalamazoo and Mt Clemens report damaged homes and chimneys. One fatality from lightning near Mt Clemens. Cleveland area hailstorm floods College Street area. East Liverpool endures wind lightning damage. Methodist church heavily damaged.
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Michigan
Ohio
Detroit
Charlotteville
Trobridge
Allegan County
Baule Creek
Kalamazoo
Mt Clemens
Fred Eberlein
Cleveland
Oberlin
College Stream
East Liverpool
Hail Storm Damages Illinois Counties
A special Illinois report describes a fierce hail storm this afternoon in Henderson Hancock Warren and Mc Donough counties. The hail damaged fruit trees windows and other property with stones described as large as hens eggs. A lively shower occurred at Burlington.
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Illinois
Burmneros
Henderson
Hancock
Warren
McDonough
Burlington
Two Brothers Hanged After Murder Verdict in Crame
Richard Davies an eleven year old boy and his ten year old brother George were sentenced to death for murdering their father in Crame. The elder boy was executed while his younger brother had been granted a reprieve last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebay
Vineeaheur
Richard Davies
George
Crame
Kansas City election under Avetratian system reported
Election day coverage from Kansas City Kansas on April 8 notes Democrats winning the mayor, treasurer and city attorney posts while Republicans take the auditor and speaker of the upper house. Michael Boland tied to Clan-na-Gael was defeated for police judgeship by Wheeler. council seats appear evenly split.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Bedham
Michael Boland
Wheeler
Bad OCR fragment yields unclear local news item
The readable text is fragmented and unreadable, hindering extraction of a coherent event. No identifiable persons organizations places dates or outcomes are present, preventing a factual summary.
Theatrical Trust Expands Across Major Cities
In New York on April 8 efforts continue to form a large theatrical trust. It now includes two San Francisco houses and one each in Chicago Omaha Kansas City Los Angeles Seattle and Tacoma. Peter McCourt added Denver Leadville Salt Lake and Pueblo venues. Al Hayman travels to London to open a booking office. Boston and Philadelphia expect representation soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
San Francisco
Chicago
Omaha
Kansas City
Los Angeles
Seattle
Tacoma
Peter McCourt
Tabor Opera House
Denver
Leadville
Salt Lake
Pueblo
McCourt
Charles Frohman
Trust
al Hayman
California
London
Boston
Philadelphia
Southern Blood Aroused Fight Between Phelan and Fleming Likely
A duel seems possible between Memphis Congressman James Phelan and Knoxville Sentinel editor John M Fleming over school history criticisms. Phelan threatens to travel to Knoxville after Fleming’s refusal of an apology, while Fleming’s Knoxville editorial replies mock the accusation and warns about duel penalties for challenging a fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress Phelan
Memphis
John M. Fleming
Knoxville Sentinel
Fleming
Phelan
Flemng
Memhis Commercial
James Phelan
Knoxville
Tenn
Col. Fleming
Congressman Phelan
Sentimel
A Chinese Ripper in German Town Tragedy Arises
A brutal murder in Hobersthal near Aix La Chapelle shocks observers. A disreputable Helena Montana woman was killed in a street with her throat cut and body mutilated after a Ripper pattern. She drank with a Chinese man earlier. police detained thirty Chinese on suspicion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxpon
Helena Montana
Hobersthal
Aix la Chappelle
Hilliard Tournament Billiards Results Apr 8
In Carcano on April 8 the Hilliard Tournament opened with Ives of Chicago beating Catton of St. Louis 275 to 250. Ives averaged 13 and made a best run of 62 while Catton averaged 1y with a high run of 46. Schaefer defeated Heiser as 500 to 142 with Schaefer posting a 87 in the first inning and Heiser showing nerves. The evening match saw Slee son defeating Daly as Daly played poorly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carcano
Ives
Chicago
Catton
St. Louis
Iver
Cathon
Schaefer
Heiser
Heber
Schacter
Bert Runes
Sleeson
Daly
Public School Disorder Leads to Expulsions
The state reports the unrest at the technological institute is settled after a full inquiry by Public Instruction and police. Twenty eight students face expulsion as a consequence of the incident.
Ten Acre Tracts for Sale in Section 24
Real estate listing notes tracts of ten acres and larger available in Section 24. Contact F. D. Canere & Co at the Opera House for details and inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. Canere & Co
Opera
Purcell Bank Failure Shocks Manhattan Kansas
Manhattan bank owner E P Purcell assigned to John Webb and closed doors. Liabilities about 561000 with assets to be tallied. Failure blamed on tight money market and poor collections after British Land and Immigration Co demanded 200000 due April 1. Purcell noted as a venerable Kansas financier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan, Kas
E. P. Purcell
Manhattan Bank
John Webb
Webb
British Land and Immigration Company
Purcell
Kansas
Sistare Failure Shocks Wall Street Brokers
The defalcation and collapse of G. K. Sistare and sons, brokers, sent shock waves through New York markets yesterday. Counsel for the assignee, Henry S. Bennett, says the deficit from Hilger’s wrongdoing may total as much as $600,000 and that the books are falsified. Further evidence of fraud is being uncovered as examination proceeds, with drafts issued under false pretenses claiming business for Philadelphia customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
G. K. Sistare and Sons
Wall Street
Henry S. Bennett
Hilger
New York House
Philadelphia
Fatal Farm Dispute Ends in Immediate Death
In Broomington Illinois on April 8 A W Wallace of Delevan Tatwell county quarreled with neighbor James Connell over land. Wallace fired a pistol and Connell replied with a shotgun blast to Wallace head killing him instantly.
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Broomincton
Ills
A. W. Wallace
Delevan
Tatwell County
James Connell
Wallace
Connell
Kansas City Election Under Australian System Success
The April 8 municipal election in Kansas City elected city officers speaker of the upper house and city council under the Australian system. The process showed no arrests for disorderly conduct or drunkenness and no illegal voting attempts. Registration laws boosted voter lists by one third over the last presidential election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Crazy Kelly shoots Maggie Pritchard then kills himself
Willard Williams known as Crazy Kelly went to Judge Clinton Texton’s home in Mrorvorp Wisconsin and fatally shot Maggie Pritchard, niece of Mrs Texton, before fatally shooting himself. He faces probable death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrorvorp
Wis
Williard Williams
Crazy Kelly
Clinton Texton
Maggie Pritchard
Cincinnati Election Yields Democratic Superior Court Victory
The Cincinnati city section reports Sam F. Hunt, Democrat, leading for superior court judge by 3,000 votes while Emil Rhene, Republican, wins clerk of the police court by 2,000. The remaining two Democrats win, and the council now has a Republican majority of two with the board of education all Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Sam F. Hunt
Emil Rhene
Council
Board of Education
Tabor Leases Metropolitan Theatre in Denver
Ex Senator Tabor, owner of the Tabor Grand, leased the Metropolitan Theatre in Denver for a short term after the venue, recently placed in receivership, attracted new management with Dick Mays installed as manager until Colonel Peter McCourt returns from New York.
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Tabor
Denver
Metropolitan Theatre
Senator Tabor
Tabor Grand
Dick Mays
Peter McCourt
New York
A ShockIng Murder in Wisconsin Involving Miss Kenny
Miss Maggie Kenny aged 16, niece of Mrs. Judge Clinton Tex tor, was shot through the heart and killed by Wilford Williams in Wisconsin on April 8. Williams then shot himself, inflicting a likely fatal wound. He had professed infatuation, approached her on the street yesterday, and returned this morning to demand her death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Kinney
Stage Robbery on Michigan Bluff to Austin Route
A stage from Michigan Bluff to Austin was halted by two masked men yesterday. They obtained about $30 from two passengers while the express box held no valuables. Passenger William Mule confronted the robbers and challenged them to shoot, then fled unarmed with shoes untied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sackamento
Michigan Bluff
Austin
William Mule
See F. D. Carper & Co. Before buying acreage
Advertisement for real estate inquiry urging readers to consult F. D. Carper & Co. before purchasing land. Mentions Opera House and solicits guidance on property transactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. Carper & Co
Opera House
Senate Debates Montana Election Case and Passes Anti Trust Bill
The Senate continued the Montane election contest with Spooner arguing for the right republican claimants Saunders and Powers and challenging Toole and alien voting rules. A quorum issue arose as 39 senators responded, prompting adjournment and shift to anti trust legislation, which passed 52 to 1. The House advanced multiple bills including land transfers and cemetery and park provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Spooner
Saunders
Powers
Toole
Montana
Merel
Clark
Maginnis
United States
Ocean
Pugh
George
Harris
Gibson
Butler
Voorhees
Helena
Mont
Hoar
Judiciary Committee
Blodett
Telegraphic Bits From Many Lands and Local Notes
A mix of brief items: a decree pardoning Duc d Ore loans to be issued today, Iowa passes Australian ballot reform, Fort Morgan bank liabilities of 20000, Maryland governor signs ballot bill, Randall family says he is not in critical condition, Worcester bank teller Fred Kimball missing with 4500 in funds, Marcus Storms dies after a mood-driven act, banker J Morgan dies in Monte Carlo, Dr Knappe retired from German consulate duties, El Paso election yields Democrats sweep, Willi ame to form army court of honor, duel rules for insults to ladies, Princess of Wales ill with lingering influenza and aging signs, Romero questions reciprocity treaty rumors, McGinty visits Carepor about acreage, mask requirement for April 7 dancing floor, Maginther ball promotion and subscription promo for The Sum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa House
Fort Morgan
Colo
Jackson
Maryland
Randall
Fred Kimball
Peoples’ Savings
Worcester
Mass
Marcus C. Storms
Chicago
J. 5. Morgan
Monte Carlo
Dr. Knappe
Samoa
Apia
Elpaso
Tex
Williaam
Princess of Wales Io
Senor Romero
Washington
United States
Mexico
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Board of Trade
C. C
Homestead
Manhattan
Sistate & Sons
Congressional
Washngton
Buffalo
McKinney
Colville
Spokane Falls
McGinty
F. D. Carepor & Co
Noone
Macingthher
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