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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1889
Page
4
Editorial correspondence on Utah Territory asylum visit
Evanston Aug. 9 1559 report of a tour with Dr Hocker C D Clark and Wilson Dillin editors praising the territorial asylum. notes calm patients humane care improvements since transfer, reduced per inmate costs and potential savings if Albany sends nine patients. warns against choosing cheapest bidder and urges transparency about patient treatment and superintendent
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
Beckethe? Blooded horses bring wins across Montana tracks
Mr. A. C. Beckwith tours Montana with his blooded horses and scores big at Deer Lodge with Faust in the three year old stakes. Wanita wins the 2:22 class with top two heats, while the four year old race is halted to block Vanita. Beckwith plans Anaconda, Butte, and Helena trotting encounters next weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Beckwith
Montana
Deer Lodge
Faust
Wanita
Vanita
Beckwith
Butte
Helena
Sioux Nation Surrenders Vast Sioux Reservation
The Sioux nation consents to the sale of their lands for 14 million dollars, ceding eleven million acres on the Missouri River to open up a border for white settlement in South Dakota. The text notes pressure on tribes since 1851 and cites Sitting Bull’s rejection, foreseeing rapid settlement and growth across railways, towns, and industries as the Black Hills region draws in prospectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Indiana
Northwest
Black Hills
South Dakota
Great Sioux
Gall
Crook
Big Sioux Valley
Tilly
Sitting Bull
Land Confiscation Threat Faces Defeated Followers
The New York Herald notes that defeated followers will lose their land as a result of the action, highlighting the sweeping consequences for those on the losing side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald
Conventions Frame New State Constitutions in West
The conventions for Washington, Montana, and the Dakotas near completion present broadly conservative, education oriented constitutions with strong rail regulation in some states and reliance on legislation for others. They face political maneuvering but aim to gain public approval for largely sound organic laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Montana
Dakotas
Omaha Bee
United States May Annex Canada to Settle Behring Sea Disputes
In a bold geopolitical proposal the United States may annex Canada to definitively resolve Behring Sea and fishery troubles. The plan suggests direct control over disputed waters and fisheries to prevent future conflicts and establish clear enforcement authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Pacific coast public backs quick funeral for Tux Chinaman
The Pacific coast community approves a prompt funeral for Tux Chinaman, insisting the ceremony should begin immediately to honor him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tux
Colorado Leads 1889 Mineral Output With Millions Spare
The report notes Colorado at the top of mineral output for 1889 with substantial remaining value. Copper’s high price boosted Montana’s figures, contributing to a strong year for mining ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Montana
Fire Costs Surpass Horse Themed Advertising in Spokane
Spokane derives more ad revenue from the blaze than from its equine namesake name appearing on flyers. The fire proved a costlier event than the promotional flyer campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Australian ballot first test in Massachusetts election
The Australian ballot system faces its first practical test in the coming Massachusetts state election. If effective, the reform is expected to spread rapidly to other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Chicago plans for world fair sting New York rivals
Indications suggest Chicago is pressing for the 1933 world fair while New York worries. The city has offered few concrete steps beyond proposing methods to shift most costs to the broader American public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
Senate committee favors liberal irrigation policy plans
Members of the senate committee probing irrigation express strong support for a liberal government policy to irrigate arid lands, noting that the panel has gathered substantial information. The dialogue indicates broad endorsement of expansive federal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Irrigation Feasibility Review Praised by Advocates
The text notes favorable findings on irrigation feasibility and advantages, suggesting a positive congressional report may be forthcoming. It reflects optimistic sentiment from proponents toward irrigation proposals and their potential policy support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Early contest for House speakership narrows to Reed McKinley Burrows
The race for the next House speakership narrows to Reed McKinley and Burrows with Reed favored. A possible dark horse contender Henderson of Iowa could win, making the contest highly interesting and open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Reed
McKinley
Burrows
Henderson
Iowa
Union Pacific praised for supporting local ventures
The Sentinel lauds the Union Pacific railway under current management for backing our efforts. It cites the company’s encouraging stance toward the glassworks flouring mill stone quarries and plaster works as proof it will aid any enterprise we undertake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific Railway
Sentinel
Andress Circus Opens Saturday in City With Museum and Menagerie
A big show arrives Saturday August 17 featuring Andress Circus Museum and Menagerie. The event includes acrobats gymnasts and aerial artists and offers afternoon 2 pm and 8 pm performances plus early museum viewing. Ends dress in refined family entertainment with daytime free attractions for country patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andress’ Circus, Museum and Menagerie Combination
Animal Kingdom
Bank Purchase by Two Cheyenne Bankers
The Tribune reports that W. R. Stebbins and J. W. Collins have purchased the Cheyenne National Bank. Both men are veteran Cheyenne bankers who left the city yesterday, Stebbins heading east and Collins west, with plans to return soon. Collins is said to relocate from San Diego to Cheyenne at once.
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 hit city hotels and laundries in weekend blazes
Sunday at 2:30 a fire in the basement of the Metropolitan Hotel barber shop started from a bathroom heater. Fire crews arrived quickly and saved the building with about 300 dollars loss covered by insurance. A second alarm that morning followed a steam laundry blaze. A further alarm last evening on the South side caused no damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan
Woman Held in City Jail Over Cow Theft and Threats
Mrs. Curley Coleman was jailed last week for taking a cow owned by Mr. Joseph Bovee and using a pistol to prevent possession. Authorities believe she is insane and recommend action by the county commissioners and probate judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curley Coleman
Joseph Bovee
Big Horn Southern to Begin Building Rail Line Soon
Colonel Bannister, spokesman for the Big Horn and Southern, tells the Helena Journal a large section of the new road route is decided and construction will start once materials are gathered. The weather has slightly hurt crops, but corn yields abundantly, with a favorable fall outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bannister
The
Big Horn and Southern Railway
Helena
Nebraska
Shams Laid Bare in Postoffice Administration
Washington reports reveal three years of arrears and mismanagement in the sixth auditor's office of the post office department under the Cleveland administration. Papers piled in a condemned Marais hall warehouse show accounts dumped rather than audited, threatening large defaults on money order accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Cleveland
Post Office Department
Marais Hall
The Omnibus Stakes at Monmoruth Park
At Monmoruth Park on August 13 Longstreet won the Omnibus Stakes in 2 264 by two lengths. Proctor Knott placed second with Salvator third. The $24,000 winner's purse topped a program that drew about 12,000 spectators as Buddhist Lyoness Caliente and Eric trailed in the final order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monmoruth Park
Longstreet
Proctor Knott
Salvator
Buddhist
Caliente
Eric
Lyoness
Buddist
Whip, Sour
Voice
Lyoness Erle
Quadri Centen nial Anniversary Proclaimed by Exchange
At a Bathmark meeting the commercial exchange passed resolutions declaring the quadri centennial of America's discovery too great for one cry. It should be held under joint auspices of eighteen nations of the three Americas with Washington city as the most suitable venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Exchange
America
Americas
Washington City
Imperial Parade of Austrian Guards Before Emperor
An entire army corps of guards paraded before the Austrian emperor with splendid weather. The empress rode on horseback as Emperor William commanded the troops. The sovereign led the first regiment and then headed the regiment bearing his name past the emperor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatix
Army Corps of Guards
Austria
Emperor William
William
Triple Alliance and War Warning Cited in Aug Editorial
An inspired note says external powers will be deeply affected as the triple alliance nears its real goal. The piece warns that such moves portend war and stresses the gathering strength of the allied powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sv. Perenssong
Meu Vremyn Io
Mad clerk Everett Corbin vanishes amid Sioux commission episode
Curiaco Illinois August reports Everett Corbin brother of Colonel H C Corbin fled from Dr Gray's sanitarium into Evans ton after escaping two guards. He is violent and feared to harm others or himself while wandering toward the Sioux reservation. Detectives and officials search nationwide after his disappearance.
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 as Maybrick Seeks Mercy
In Liverpool on August 13 Mrs. Maybrick lies in a low spirits state, thinking of her children and crying. A chaplain visits the condemned woman and she shows appreciation for his care. A meeting at the Cannon Street hotel adopted resolutions to petition the home secretary for a sentence remis sion. The Irish bill for appeals in criminal cases passes first commons reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Divorce Granted Without Knowledge Is Annulled
Mary E. Flack wife of Sheriff James A. Flack had a divorce decree annulled after claiming she never sought the divorce. Her attorney said he acted for Joseph Meeks who carried an authorization from Ambrose Morell the sheriff's counsel to procure the decree.
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 pleaded guilty before Judge Gildersleeve to an over issue of stock. The defense asked for a 48 hour delay. sentence was set to Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
New York
Eben S. Allen
Forty-second and
Grand Street Ferry
Gildersleeve
World's Fair 1892 Chicago license approved
The secretary of state authorized the 1892 Chicago World’s Fair to mark America's discovery anniversary. The project lists a $5,000,000 capital with incorporators 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 a traveler about Aztec and Spanish jails
A traveler returning from a long journey in the land of the Aztecs shares anecdotes from Mexico City including ancient buildings and a walling jail. He describes a small opening used to pass food to a prisoner and to detect death when the plate returned untouched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Mexico
He Kissed Me
A Nebraska high school class A student reluctant to reveal private matters in public recites a tongue twisting grammar lesson about the sentence He kissed me. The educator notes the phrasing and parts of speech while the student blushes at the discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
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the Weekly Sun
Union Pacific
Wyoming Territory
Tulane
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