Robbers Captured Then Escape in the Evening
Salt Lake special reports a derailment robbery near Thompson Springs Utah. Bandits fled toward the Blue Mountains after stealing horses near Moab and Bluff. Deputy Bush and a mixed force pursued through Navajo and Ute territory. two raiders briefly escaped but were recaptured and later being taken to Salt Lake City.
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Denver
Salt Lake
Eres
Thompson Springs
Utah
Blue Mountains
Rock Springs
Moab
Bluff
San Juan County
Marshal Bush
Bush
Salt Lake City
Moah
Editor Arrested Over Stock Issuance at Times
Huiskamp, proprietor of the Times, secured warrants from Justice Lyon for the arrest of James J. West and his secretary Charles E. Graham. They are accused of illegally issuing 1,000 shares of Times Company stock. A constable proceeded to West's home to serve the warrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
Huiskamp
the Times
Justice Lyon
James J. West
Charles E. Graham
The
Times Company
West
A Horrible Death in East Texas Roadside Accident
In Longview Texas on August 27 William Burnett of Danville hired 14 year old Joseph Ames to drive a double team toward Kilgore. The boy's body was found mangled under a wagon bed two miles from Kilgore with fatal injuries and the horses were not located.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longview
Tex
William Burnett
Danville
Here
Joseph Ames
Kilgore
Rumor Ties Behring Sea Seizure to US Owners
Hatty Canada August report says Canadians protest the Rush operations in Behring sea. The unconfirmed claim alleges the Black Diamond, first vessel seized this year, is largely US owned. The state department is investigating the truth of the statement and the Victoria consul’s possible interest in colonial sealing vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatty Canada
Washington
State Department
Behring Sea
Black Diamond
United States
Victoria
Salvationists show Indians a Colorado city performance
In Trisipan Colorado on August 27 two Indians, a man and a squaw, visited the Salvation barracks and watched the local maneuvers with amusement. They entered, laughed at the music, and the squaw led the man out after a short tune, likely his first experience of such a show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lo Visite de Salvationists
Trisipan
Colo
Salvation Barracks
Justice Lynch Bounds Prisoner to Grand Jury
Justice Lynch bound the prisoner over to appear before the grand jury in the sum of $1,000. The action indicates a preliminary step in pursuing charges. The court set the bond to ensure the accused’s attendance for further proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Lynch
Grand Jury
Wave of Wife Assaults Follows Hangings In New York
New York officials report at least three brutal assaults on wives after four wife murderers were hanged last Friday. A cobbler shot his wife for drinking. a dock laborer threw his wife from a window, causing serious injuries. Crowds gathered to view Carolin’s body, but many left disappointed by the lack of visible threat details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Carolin
Cdy
Coburn Sons Co Hopkinton Shoe Factory Fire
Fire destroyed the Coburn Sons Co shoe factory in Hopkinton causing an estimated loss of 100000 dollars. The incident was reported from Boston on August 27 with other brief items from Saratoga Paris Curiaco Athens Wiklinng and Washington noting sports results and European grain market reports.
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Boston
Coburn Sons € Co
Hopkinton
Saratoga
Garoga
Cecil B
Tom
Paris
Boulanger
Oire
Chamber of Deputies
Department of the Seine
Curiaco
Santa Fe
California Express
John S. McIntosh
Milton
Brown, Steele & Clark
George W. Holles
Athens
Greece
Gulf of Corinth
Acarnania
Etolicon
Wikxlinng
Washington
Department of Cens
London
Vienna
Europe
Russia
Hungary
The Great Strike Amid Dockside Turmoil in London
London reports the strike continues as printers quit at three major firms and 130000 dock laborers march. Coal porters join, 250 steamers wait for cargo, and Riverside factories close for coal shortages. The lord mayor declines arbitration duties and Belgium laborer offers are refused. Mail cart drivers win wage increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ing
Chatham
Southampton
Commercial Dock Company
Cattle and Sheep Market Reports From Curiaco Aug 27
Cattle receipts around 4000 head with dull, lower bids. Beeves fetch 4.40 to 4.75 per 100 weight, steers 3.00 to 4.50, stockers and feeders 1.90 to 3.00, Texas cattle 1.25 to 2.40, natives and half breeds about 3.00. Sheep receipts 7000, market steady. natives 3.40 to 4.00, western 3.40 to 4.10, Texas around 3.00 to 4.00 per head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
Texas
Death Among Cattle in Kansas and Indian Territory
From the southern Kansas line and Indian Territory comes news of cattle dying of Texas fever or worse. A traveler reports hundreds of native and Texas cattle wasting in pastures south of Kansas City. Carcasses litter the range as cattle are shipped toward markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Kansas
Indiana
Canadian Liberals Demand Independence Amid British Policy
Advanced liberals in Montreal grow restless over Beheing sea svivures as the Montreal Herald argues that if Britain favours relations with the United States over Canada, Canada should declare independence from the mother country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Dominion
Montreal Herald
Great Britain
United States
Canada
Charleston passes six hour run under forced draft
A telegram from Irving M. Scott, president of Union Iron Works, San Pedro, praises the Charleston cruiser after a six hour forced draft trial, noting success in every respect and claiming that "That's the way we do things in the west."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hucrah
West
Washington
Irving M. Scott
Union Iran Works
San Pedro
Charleston
Dempsey Edges LeBlanche Then Falls After Tough Bout
San Francisco spectators watched Jack Dempsey and Le Blanche clash at the California Athletic Club before about four thousand fans. Dempsey scored the first knockdown in the nineteenth round and held the edge through most rounds before Le Blanche finished with a knockout in the thirty second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Jack Dempsey
le Blanche
California Athletic Club
Hiram Cook
Dempsey
LeBlanche
Veterans cheer General Sherman as parade passes reviewing stand
The column head moved at 10 o clock and reached Grand avenue reviewing stand by 10 30. An estimated 35000 men passed the point. Old veterans cheered repeatedly upon sighting General Sherman as he appeared amid the parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Avenue
General Sherman
Sale of the Michigan mine toPennsylvania Salt Manufacturing company
The undivided five sixths interest in the Michigan copper mine in Muskrat canon near Wendover was sold for 25000 dollars with 15000 paid yesterday at Cheyenne's First National bank. The buyer, Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing of Natrona Pennsylvania, plans carload shipments to Natrona works via Union Pacific. The mine holds an estimated 50000 tons of ore and near million value, with transport and ore-silicification issues now reduced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Michigan
Muskrat Canon
Wendover
Northern
Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Company
Natrona
Penn
United States
J. R. Jeffrey
R.P. Benedict
Jeffrey
First National Bank
A. T. Babbitt
Rossiter Raymond
Benedict
Denver
Natrona Works
Union Pacific
Morris Park Races Highlight Great Competitor
At Westchester New York Morris Park on August 27 Ten ny's secured a stellar win signaling status as a top sprinter. D. D. Withers noted Haggin filed 107 entries for 1892 Monmouth produce stakes the largest breeder entry in U S racing history. Awards covered include three fourths mile wins by Tenny in 1 12 with Hanover second and Climax third and one and one eighth mile victories by Kingston in 1 58 Seymour second Theodosus third. Frontenac captured three fourths mile in 1 16 with June Day second Fairy Queen third. Senorita won one and one eighth mile in 1 58 with Coots second Daylight third. Hindoo Craft won one and five eighths mile in 2 48 with Cassius second Bessie June third. Tattler won one mile in 1 42 with Syntax second Esquimalt third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Park
Westchester
N. Y
Tenny
D. D. Withers
J. B. Haggin
Monmouth Park
Hanover
Climax
Kingston
Seymour
Theodosus
Frontenac
June Day
Fairy Queen
Senorita
Coots
Daylight
Hindoo Craft
Cassius
Bessie June
Tattler
Syntax
Esquimalt
Real Estate Transfers Reported from County Clerk
Yesterday deeds were filed including a warranty deed for lot 5 block 12 Kelley addition Cheyenne from Benjamin E Powell to F A Taylor as assignee of the assigned estate of Benjamin E Powell for 1. A quit claim of five sixths undivided interest in the Michigan Lode Mining claim Rawhide district to Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co of Natrona from Edwin B Hendrie Thomas C O Haver John Murphy George L Creswell John S Graham Ella M Graham all of Lawrence Co Dakota for 25000. The Robinson placer claim twenty acres in section y township north range 69 west was located by James W Robinson yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelley
Cheyenne
Benjamin E. Powell
F. A. Taylor
Edwin B. Hendrie
Colorado
Thomas C. O'Haver
Laramie County
Wyoming
John Murphy
George L. Creswell
John S. Graham
Ella M. Graham
Lawrence County
Dakota
Rawhide
Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Company
Natrona
Penn
Section Y
James W. Robinson
Hamilton tragedy shocks Avr LaAnvie City crowd
Aug 27 Avr LaAnvie City reports the Hamilton tragedy remains the day's focus as crowds gather at the sealed cottage and jail where Mr and Mrs Hamilton are held. Nurse Mary Ann Donnelly lies in a dangerous condition. Justice Irving reserves bail for Mrs Hamilton and sets $600 bail for Mr Hamilton as a witness. The injured woman remains at death's door.
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Sea Shore
Avr
LaAnvie City
Hamilton
Grand Army Encampment Opens in Milwaukee
The Grand Army encampment proper opened today as the surrounding country emptied into Milwaukee. Wisconsin visitors exceed 10000 by noon with great crowds in hotels and streets. Mrs Logan and General Sherman led a notable reception at Plankinton House while a pleasant parade proceeded on time amid arrests of thieves and pickpockets.
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Grand Army
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Plankinton House
Logan
Sherman
Tanner
New Castle Oil Company Incorporated in Crook County
Articles filed with the territorial secretary establish the New Castle Oil Company to mine Pettigrew oil claims in Crook county Wyoming territory. Capital stock is 50000 dollars? 5,000 shares of 10 each. Principal office at Sundance. Incorporators and first-year trustees are A. C. Settle Maurice Henry and James E. Grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle Oil Company
Crook County
Pettigrew
Wyoming Territory
Sundance
A. C. Settle
Maurice Henry
James E. Grant
Notice for Publication LANNY Orrick at CURYENNE
Notice is hereby given that the named settler has filed notice of intention to make final proof to establish his claim. The hearing and final proof will be at Cheyenne Wyoming on June 10 1800. Witnesses named to prove continued residence are Charles Fl Hi Pranic, Philipp i Yoder, and Phillips W Yay. EDGARS, Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanny Orrick
Curyenne
Wvowrna
Aumunt
Seltlier
Toglater
Cheyenne
Wall Land
Vie
My Oder
Charles Fl
Pranic Oder
Philipp i Yoder
Allot Phillips
Edgars
WiLaom
Hegiater
Black’s Doom Murder Trials Prompt Speedy Settlement
The Burnett murder case in Laramie pits George Black and Dwight Rockwell against each other. Rockwell testifies detailing their plan to seize Burnett’s property, the noiseless confrontation, and the execution of Burnett inside the cabin followed by a dismembering and burning of the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnett
Laramie City
George Black
Dwight Rockwell
Rockwell
North Park
Black
J. D
Silver Crown
Laramie
John Bridge
Ben Black
George
Burnett Place
Bill Goode
Burnett's
Ben
Cheyenne
Judge Groesbeck
Bob
Hidden Path of Crime in Burnet County Trial Notes
The excerpt describes a homicide aftermath with blood cleaning and body concealment actions by George and another man. They discuss burning remains, discarding the rifle, and hiding bones in a gopher hole. Justice Carpenter hears the case with Black bound over and Rockwell waiving examination.
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Atdax
George
Ben Black
Burnett’s
Carpenter
Black
Rockwell
Sneak Thief Gang Foiled At Western Hotel
A gang attempting to steal clothing from the Western hotel was halted when a inebriated boy entered with a cloak slippers and six gloves belonging to Mr Kimme family. Three men were arrested and a fourth jailed as part of the suspected organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Kimme
Cheyenne Resident Returns from Colorado Railroad Work
Charles McGarvey, longtime Cheyenne resident, came back yesterday after two years grading railroads in Colorado. He recently sold his entire outfit in Trinidad and left that business, saying Colorado offers him no more. He plans to spend the rest of his days in Cheyenne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Charles McGarvey
Mr. McGarvey
Colorado
Trinidad
Cheyenne Marksman Team to Compete in Denver Shoot
A party of Cheyenne crack shots travels to Denver on September 3 to compete in the Colorado Gun Club associations tournament. Professionals are barred, and $1,600 in prizes is at stake. Competing shooters include Pete Bergersen George H East Dr Holcomb John and Ed Schmnerman John Von Kennel Ed Lane Tom Dolan Dr Allen and Dr Kasebee.
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Wil
Denver
Colorado Gun Club Associations
Cheyenne
Pete Bergersen
George H. East
Holcomb
John
Ed. Schmnerman
John von Kennel
Lane
Tom Dolan
Allen
Kasebee
Sun Spots and City News Roundup
A busy local update notes David Murray drawing a sewing machine at O'Brien's saloon, the Brown Sequard elixir dedication to the reigning ballet, and the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Ahrens buried at 10:40 this morning. Ten Calumet Car company cable cars passed westward yesterday while ex Governor J W Hoyt spoke on Wyoming at the Presbyterian church. R W Bradley nears completion of two miles of railroad at Dana with thirty six teams, ten days early. A special train ran at 2:30 PM replacing a delayed regular passenger due to a Nebraska accident. The teachers institute resumes today at the high school with an entertaining program starting at 7 o'clock. Evening arrests included two intoxicated individuals placed in city precincts. Two young schoolgirls were noted for a quieter morning ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Ahrens
Calumet Car Company of
Chicago
Presbyterian Church
J. W. Hoyton
Wyoming
R. W. Bradley
Dana
Nebraska
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Chicago Times
Times
William St George
Emma Wilson
Woods
St. George
Eni Wilson
St. She
Wipfe
Black’s Doom
David Murray
O'Brien
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