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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1889
Page
12
Editorial Commentary on Evanston Mental Asylum Visit
Editor describes a tour of the territorial asylum in Evanston with Dr Hocker C D Clark and Wilson Dillin. He notes clean facilities modern conveniences and humane treatment of inmates. The piece weighs costs patient care and calls for transparency and proper supervision beyond cheap bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evanston
Hocker
Insane Asylum
C. D. Clark
Wilson Dillin
the News
Luok
Territorial Asylum
Carbon County
Uinta County
Albany
Jacksonville
J. W. Hoyt
Chicago
Becketwith tours Montana with blooded horses and wins
Mr A C Beckwith tours Montana with his blooded horses. He won the Deer Lodge three year old stakes with Faust and Wanita captured the 2:22 class taking first, third and fifth heats. He plans Anaconda, Butte and Helena meets next, facing Montana trotters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Beckwith
Montana
Deer Lodge
Faust
Wanita
Vanita
Beckwith
Butte
Helena
Sioux Nation Concedes Land Sale and Reservation Breakup
The Sioux surrender autonomy as 11 million acres on the Missouri Reservation are opened to white settlement for 14 million dollars. The land split will create room for tens of thousands of families, with Black Hills mines to the west and grain plains to the east. Chiefs bow to superior force as Sitting Bull voices bitter resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Indiana
Northwest
Black Hills
South Dakota
Great Sioux
Gall
Crook
Big Sioux Valley
Tilly
Sitting Bull
Land Takeover Teased in Defeated Follower Narrative
Report notes defeated followers facing land seizure as a consequence of power struggles. The item frames the outcome as removal of land rights after a political defeat in the era's context.
Conventions Frame New State Constitutions in West
The conventions for Washington, Montana, and the Dakotas near completion present broadly conservative, well crafted constitutions. They emphasize public education, sturdy rail regulation in most states, and cautious limits on corporate power, with typical political maneuvering causing minor delays. -Omaha Bee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Montana
Dakotas
Omaha Bee
Tax scheme sparks talk of annexing Canada over Behring Sea
A proposal suggests United States may annex Canada to definitively settle Behring Sea and fishery disputes, aiming to secure clearer rights and reduce ongoing tensions with Canadian authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Pacific coast crowd backs immediate funeral for Tux Chinaman
The Pacific coast people approve a fine funeral for Tux Chinaman but insist the service start at once, reflecting swift public sentiment for the tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tux
Colorado Leads 1889 Mineral Output With Copper Boom
The item notes Colorado will head the mineral output for 1889 with strong earnings. It highlights copper's high price lifting Montana last year and boosting overall mining profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Montana
Spokane Blaze Netting More Ads Than Equine Fire
Spokane gains advertising value from a major blaze, surpassing what its horse namesake ever drew. The fire proves to be the costlier event, overshadowing the advertising impact of the equine reference.
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Spokane
First practical test of Australian ballot in Massachusetts
The Australian ballot system will be tested at the upcoming state election in Massachusetts. If effective, the reform may rapidly spread to other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Chicago Hustling for World Fair Faces New York Scrutiny
Indications show Chicago moves to push costs of the 1Sga world fair onto the American people while New York watches. The metropolis has only proposed expedients to cover the enterprise’s expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
Senate committee favors liberal irrigation policy
Members of the senate irrigation committee express strong support for a liberal government policy to irrigate arid lands, noting they have gained substantial information from their investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Feasibility and Advantages of Irrigation Report
The document discusses irrigation feasibility and benefits and notes a favorable congress report may be regarded as assured. It emphasizes potential gains and legislative support for irrigation projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Contested Speakership Narrowed to Reed McKinley Burrows
The race for the next House speakership narrows to Reed McKinley and Burrows with Reed leading. A possible dark horse contender, Henderson of Iowa, adds an element of surprise to the anticipated clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Reed
McKinley
Burrows
Henderson
Iowa
Union Pacific earns praise for local enterprise support
The Sentinel commends the Union Pacific railway for backing local ventures including a glassworks flouring mill stone quarries and plaster works. The paper says the current management has done all that could be asked to encourage every initiative, and even suggests the company would be highly supportive if there were several railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific Railway
Sentinel
Andress Circus to Exhibit in City August 17
A large show titled Andress Circus Museum and Menagerie travels city streets Saturday August 17. It features acrobats gymnasts aerial artists and a full animal kingdom with curious exhibits. Matinee and evening performances at 2 and 8 pm accompany open museum sessions before doors open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andress’ Circus, Museum and Menagerie Combination
Animal Kingdom
Bank Purchase by Stebbins and Collins
The Tribune notes Messrs. W. R. Stebbins and J. W. Collins have purchased the Cheyenne National Bank. Both bring extensive banking experience as former Cheyenne bankers. They left Cheyenne yesterday. Stebbins heads east while Collins goes west, with plans to return soon. Collins will relocate from San Diego to Cheyenne. The purchase is praised as a strong sign of Cheyenne’s solid prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Messrs
W. R. Stebbins
J. W. Collins
Cheyenne National Bank
Messrs. Stebbins
Collins
Stebbins
Cheyenne
San Diego
California
Fire alarms ignite in city basements and laundry
Sunday at 2 30 am a basement fire at the Metropolitan Hotel shop caused by a bathroom heater sparked a rapid blaze but was quickly checked by firemen. Loss valued at 300 dollars with insurance. A second alarm that morning hit a steam laundry with minimal damage. Another alarm at dusk on the south side caused no damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan
Woman Held on Cow Theft and Threats in City Jail
Mrs. Curley Coleman was jailed last week for taking a cow owned by Mr. Joseph Bovee and deterring possession by brandishing a pistol and threatening violence. Authorities consider her insane and subject to county commissioners and probate judge action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curley Coleman
Joseph Bovee
Big Horn and Southern Moves Plan for New Route
Colonel Bannister, spokesman for the Big Horn and Southern railway, tells the Helena Journal a large section of the new road’s route is decided and building will start once materials are gathered. The report notes Nebraska crops show rain damaged grains, hay is short, but corn yields are high and fall outlook is hopeful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bannister
The
Big Horn and Southern Railway
Helena
Nebraska
Shams Laid Bare in Postoffice Audit Debacle
Washington report exposes three year arrears in the sixth auditor’s office of the post office department. Papers piled in a condemned Marais hall warehouse hindered audits and left money order accounts in confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Cleveland
Post Office Department
Marais Hall
The Omnibus Stakes at Monmoruth Park
The Omnibus Stakes at Monmoruth Park on August 13 was won by Longstreet in 2 264. Proctor Knott finished second by a head ahead of Salvator who took third. The prize for the winner was about $24 000 with about 12 000 in attendance. The day featured Buddhist leading early before Longstreet surged to victory in a tense stretch drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monmoruth Park
Longstreet
Proctor Knott
Salvator
Buddhist
Caliente
Eric
Lyoness
Buddist
Whip, Sour
Voice
Lyoness Erle
Quadri Centenary Anniversary Plan Proclaimed
A Bathmark meeting of the commercial exchange today resolved that the quadri centennial discovery of America is too great for a single cry. It should be held under the joint auspices of the eighteen nations of the three Americas with Washington city as the most appropriate venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Exchange
America
Americas
Washington City
Imperial Parade Before Austrian Emperor Draws Cheers
The entire guards corps paraded before the Austrian emperor amid splendid weather. The empress rode out, and Emperor William commanded the troops. He led the first regiment of guards past the visiting sovereign who then headed the regiment bearing his name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatix
Army Corps of Guards
Austria
Emperor William
William
Triple Alliances of Powers Warn of War Effects
An inspired article notes outside powers will feel the impact as the triple alliance approaches its stated aim. It declares that reaching the objective would amount to war and warns of rising tensions amid competing nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sv. Perenssong
Meu Vremyn Io
Escaped Clerk Vanishes After Sioux Commission Turmoil
Everett Corbin, a clerk for the Sioux commission, fled from Evans ton after an escape from custody. He is described as violent and erratic, having threatened others and raved about joining the commission and returning west. Pinkerton detectives and local authorities search for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
Ill
Sitting Bull
Everett Corbin
H. C. Corbin
Crook
Chicago
Corbin
William Pinkerton
Harvard College
California
Awaiting Her Doom in Liverpool Mrs Maybrick Seeks Clemency
Mrs Maybrick shows sorrow and keeps watch over her children as a chaplain visits. A Cannon Street Hotel meeting adopted resolutions to petition the home secretary for sentence remission. The House of Commons gave first reading to Healy's bill for appeals in Irish criminal cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Divorced Without Knowledge in New York Case
In New York on August 13 Mary E. Flack, wife of Sheriff James A. Flack, had a divorce decree annulled after claiming she never applied for one and that the decree was issued without her knowledge. Her attorney said he acted for Joseph Meeks who had authorization from Ambrose Morell, the sheriff's counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K.wledge
New York
Mary E. Flack
James A. Flack
Joseph Meeks
Ambrose Morell
Allen Guilty of Fraud In Over Issue of Stock
Eben S. Allen president of the Forty second and Grand Street Ferry Railroad company was arraigned and pleaded guilty to over issuing stock. His attorney requested a deferred sentence and Judge Gildersleeve remanded Allen for sentence until Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
New York
Eben S. Allen
Forty-second and
Grand Street Ferry
Gildersleeve
World's Fair 1892 Chicago license granted
The secretary of state licenses the 1892 Chicago World's Fair to commemorate America's youth anniversary. Capital is $5,000,000. Incorporators include Dewitt C. Cregier mayor of Chicago George Schneider Anthony Zeberger William C. Seippe John R. Walsh and E Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SPR
Griern
Secretary of State Today
Chicago
Dewitt C. Cregier
George Schneider
Anthony Zeberger
William C. Seippe
John R. Walsh
E. Nelson
Incredible Tale From Mexico City Jailed Alive Detail
A traveler recently back from a lengthy trip in the land of the Aztecs recounts a curious scene in Mexico City. He describes ancient Spanish buildings with jails and a wall slot used to feed and signal a prisoner's death by the absence of food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Mexico
High School Grammar Lesson Sparks Embarrassed Reaction
A Nebraska school report describes a class A girl told by a teacher to parse the sentence He kissed me. The student hesitated, blushing, and offered a lengthy, tangled analysis of verbs and pronouns, ending with a rhetorical flourish about public privacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Weekly Sun
New York Herald
Union Pacific
Wyoming Territory
Tulane
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