Blaine praised as PA Republicans choose Watres as chair
Lieutenant Governor L A Watres succeeds W H Andrews as chairman of the Republican State Committee at a Philadelphia convention. The platform endorses bi metallarism and Blaine as a native son and praises party reforms, with speeches by Gen Alger and others as the president plans a trip to Mount McGregor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Watres
W. H. Andrews
Republican State Committee
Harrissore
Blaine
Commonwealth
State Department
Pennsylvania
James G. Blaine
Fifty-First Congress
Pattison
Philadelphia
D. M. Gregg
Amos H. Mylin
Gregg
John W. Morrison
Allegheny
Caleb G. Thompson
Warren
Miles D. Price
Erie
Morrison
Thompson
Bennington Centenary and Bennington Battle Monument Dedication
The city of Bennington Australia hosted a centennial celebration of Vermont's admission to the Union and dedication of the Bennington battle monument. Some 700 invited guests attended alongside more than 60,000 visitors. President Harrison delivered an oration and spoke again at the banquet, praising New England character and local self government as foundations of democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hennington
Bennington
Aus
Vermont
Bennington Battle Monument
Phelps
Harrison
New England
Serena
Good Crops in Illinois Reported Across State
Aug 19 reports from across Illinois indicate encouraging crop conditions. Wheat yield is estimated at 34,620,828 bushels and quality is generally good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Srrinokeep
Ill
Scaffold Collapse Kills Fourteen at Nordenhamm
A Nordenhamm Oldenburg dispatch reports a scaffold collapse killing ten men and seriously injuring forty others. About fifty workers fell into the water but were saved by clinging to planks and poles. four of the rescued subsequently died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertin
Nordenhamm
Oldenburg
American Wheel Company Fails in Several States
The American Wheel company with plants in Indiana Ohio Michigan and other states failed with liabilities of 1.8 million and assets of 4 million. A receiver N D Butler was appointed to keep plants operating as 2,500 workers were idle and creditors faced losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Wheel Company
Chicago
Indiana
Ohio
Michigan
Blodgett
United States Court
N. D. Butler
New York
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Illinois
Wheel Company
Jacob Newman
Butler
Woods
United States District Court
United States District
Ilinois
Indianapolis
Fort Wayne
Terre Haute
St. Marys
Ind
Miamivsburg
Sydney
Galion
Sandusky
Ottawa
Jackson and
Kalamazoo
Mich
Westchester
Syracuse
Shortsville
N.Y
Huntington
Mount Vernon
Osgood
Titusville
Auburn
Salmony
Lansing
Vanwert and Scott
Jockey James Golden Injured in Tan Trotting Race
Jockey James Golden of Bedford Massachusetts was badly hurt while driving Seer in a 2:21 trot at Siamonseno. The sulky struck the fence at the final turn, he was thrown twenty five feet and sustained injuries but is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden
Siamonseno
Mass
James Golden
Bedford
Adventurous river voyage halted for repairs and new start
Denver reports detail the Major Powell expedition down the Colorado River facing damaged propellers. After sending for new gun metal wheels and fenders, the party plans a fresh start from Green River station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver News
E. A. Slack
Carvenne
Colorado River
Major Powell
Denver
Slack
Racine
Wis
Green River Station
Express
Electrical Fireworks Proposal For Exposition In Paris
Eugene and Paul Champion of Neuilly sur Seine propose an all electric fireworks show for an exposition. An operator uses a piano like instrument to trigger 40 000 distinct effects without gunpowder or explosives. Chicago would be depicted as a statue of fire surrounded by flames and world powers bowing and presenting flags before a forty minute display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene and
Paul Champion
Neuilly-sur-Seine
France
Chicago
Death of Omaha Leader Clark Woodman Found in Hotel Room
The body of Clark Woodman a wealthy Omaha director of the Linseed Oil trust was found in his Grand Pacific hotel room. A note mentioned chloroform ammonia and camphor with two bottles nearby fueling speculation of death by own action.
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Curiaco
Clark Woodman
Omaha
Neb
Linseed Oil Trust
Grand Pacific Hotel
Woodman
H, G. Clark
Vain
Woodman Harris
Board of Trade
J. F P. Harris
Harris
City
Clark
Steep Roof Sighting At New Methodist Church
Several boys were seen yesterday afternoon sunning themselves on the steep roof of the new Methodist church. They were ordered to leave immediately as the position posed extreme danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Methodist Church
Bald Mountain mining camp buzz grows around cement gold finds
Rev H H Austin and Dr Rader report Bald Mountain camps booming with hundreds of claims staked within ten miles of the summit. Buckley claim sluiced $11 in twenty five minutes and cement formation near the summit yields gold dust and occasional nuggets as miners push toward richer dirt and a new district forms east of Sheridan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Austin
Buffalo
Rader
Bald Mountain
Buffalo Echo
Austin
Buckley
Twentier
Messrs. Beck
Thurman
Sheridan Manufacturing Company
Sheridan
Good Wages and Vacation Spark Rail Pay Debate
Chief Clerk Anderson notes a $172 payment to a railroad bill engineer, who replies he took vacation in June. The exchange underscores that engineers are among the best paid in the railroad business and perhaps deserve it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Wurtele
Ex Sheriff Trumble Case Recalled Amid Habeas Petition
Jollier reports ex sheriff Charles Trumble of Wyoming seeks release from Joliet penitentiary. A habeas corpus hearing before Judge Stepp is set for October 12. Trumble, once a feared lawman, killed Red Bill in self defense after a confrontation over a mule theft, later jailed on perjured testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jollier
Higgins
Charles Trumble
Wyoming
Red Bill
Trumble
Pete Gilmore
Bill
Joliet
Tramble
Illinoise
Thief Arrest Sparks Chicago District Disturbance
Officer Nolan arrived near six last evening to quell a violent drunk man in Chicago district. Captain Smith aided as the man caused a fierce scuffle claiming a lady friend was imprisoned. He carried $75 and a gold watch and chain. In jail he toppled a stove and threatened two tramps. A Union Pacific brakeman later reported a theft of 100 dollars and a watch from his caboose, identifying the fighter as the thief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nolan
Chicago
Smith
Union Pacific
Marshal Schnitger
Shipping moves forces to Chicago from western yards
George W. Baxter will load cattle at Fetterman near Douglas for shipment to Chicago. Curley Swarts prepares to depart east on the first train Sunday. John Clay Jr. handles loading at Chag and Keily on the Cheyenne and Northern, returning to Chicago this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Baxter
Fetterman
Douglas
Western Union
Chicago
Curley Swarts
John Clay, Jr
Chag and
Keily
Cheyenne and Northern
Mr. Clay
Editor mining near home in Buffalo region
Joe De Barthe editor of the Buffalo Bulletin is seven miles from his house mining for ore with optimism of striking productive ground soon. he reports being in pay dirt and hopeful to reach hard pan soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe de Barthe
Buffalo Bulletin
Rough and Wild in the Big Horn Region
Ed F. Stable reports no more broken sections in America after surveying the Big Horn mountains. He explains limited prospecting due to terrain. While working, he tracks a creek down a canyon to a lake bedded with boulders, often spending days crossing such lakes for pack animal routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed F. Stable
Big Horn Mountains
America
Divorce suit filed by Harriet Hibbard in Cheyenne
Harriet Hibbard sues Wm H Hibbard for divorce citing non support. She seeks custody of two children, a 17 year old girl and a 15 year old boy. Wm H Hibbard left Cheyenne for California years ago and was once a leading local businessman owning a telegraph line to the Black Hills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Hibbard
Wm. H. Hibbard
California
Cheyenne
Female Criminals in Lander Court Case Record
The Lander Clipper reports court findings listing Tom Madden with seven years for grand larceny Rose Williams sentenced to fifteen days jail and a 250 fine for accessory after the fact in a burglary case from two years ago Mrs Peterson fined 0 for drawing a dangerous weapon Rose Williams is currently serving her term in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lander Clipper
Tom Madden
Rose Williams
Wealthy Youth Comes Into Property At Age Twenty One
Eugene Amoretti Jr son of a Lander merchant rangeman and banker has reached twenty one and inherits a vast trust estate. Deeds for several Cheyenne lots were filed for record yesterday by the young gentleman and the property passes in due course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Amoretti, Jr
City Council Set to Pass Driving and Pedestrian Rules
At the upcoming regular meeting the council will adopt an ordinance banning fast driving over the viaduct and set a walk speed limit. A second ordinance targets banning small motorized riders and certain sidewalk users. The text notes a prior DUI issue as context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faust
Mines Board Secretary Reports Strong Exhibition Interest
Secretary of the state board of mines Mr. Courant notes replies to invitations are arriving and minerals for exhibition are being sent in. The convention promises to go well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courant
State Board of Mines
Notice of administration for James H. Sutherland estate
Notice is given that on the 26th day of June 1891 letters of administration were issued in the District Court for Laramie County to William J. Waarrman as administrator of the estate of James H. Sutherland deceased. All creditors and claimants must present their claims within six months from August 1 1891 or be barred from the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.D. rSor
District Court
County of
Laramie
Wyceming
James H. Sutherland
A. PD
William J. Waaarrman
Local Contractors Eye Water Works Job
Half a dozen local contractors are evaluating the water works project opportunity. They consider bids, site access, and contractual terms as they prepare proposals for the municipal job.
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Platform
Central
South America
Russel
Tuttle
New Hampshire
Gen
Howard
Gen. Alger
Proctor Andttorney
Miller
Mount McGregor
Navigation Company
Green River
Judge Merrill
George Duant and Son
Frank Hadsell
Cecil
B.S. Ross
Thomas Roberts
Willis L. Hall
Ross
Roberts
Labyrinth Canyon
Blake City
Mr. Hall
Merrell
Hadsell
Rawlins
Salt Lake
Wheeler’s
John Chase
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