Robbers Capture, Escape, and Pursuit Near Blue Mountains
In Utah and surrounding regions a Rio Grande Western train robbery led to a chase across Blue mountains. Deputy Marshal Bush with Navajo and Ute trackers recaptured the robbers near Bluff after a nightlong pursuit, though two escaped briefly. They were recaptured and 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
Times Editor Arrested Over Stock Issuance Case
Huiskamp, proprietor of the Times, secured warrants from Justice Lyon to arrest James J. West and his secretary Charles E. Graham for allegedly issuing 1 000 shares of Times Company stock illegally. A constable was sent to West residence to serve the warrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
Huiskamp
the Times
Justice Lyon
James J. West
Charles E. Graham
The
Times Company
West
Horrible Death Near Kilgore In Fort Worth Region
William Burnett of Danville hired 14 year old Joseph Ames to drive a double team toward Kilgore. The boy was found dead under a wagon-bed two miles from Kilgore after 4 hours missing. Neck, legs, ribs broken and body bruised. horses not recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longview
Tex
William Burnett
Danville
Here
Joseph Ames
Kilgore
Rumor of US ownership in Behring Sea seizure sparks comment
Hatty Canada Aug 26 report says Canadians protest Rush operations in Behring Sea may be cushioned if the Black Diamond seized earlier this year is largely US owned. The state department is inquiry and the Victoria consul’s role in colonial seals is under review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatty Canada
Washington
State Department
Behring Sea
Black Diamond
United States
Victoria
Salvation Army visit to Trisipan theater
In Trisipan Colorado on August 27 two Indians a man and a squaw viewed Salvation barracks maneuvers. They amused themselves watching the show laughing throughout. The squaw then led the man out after enjoying a short musical performance. It likely was their first such experience.
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Lo Visite de Salvationists
Trisipan
Colo
Salvation Barracks
Bound over prisoner to grand jury in $1000 surety
Justice Lynch bound the prisoner over to appear before the grand jury in the sum of $1,000 bail, setting a safeguard for further proceedings.
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Justice Lynch
Grand Jury
Wives Targeted After Hangings Spark Violence Spike
In New York on August 27 reports say three assaults on wives occurred after four wife murderers were hanged the previous Friday. A cobbler shot his wife over drinking, a dock worker threw his wife from a window, with injuries possibly fatal. Carolin, the murderer hanged Friday, lay in state drawing crowds from morning until they left disgusted by the lack of visible motive.
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New York
Carolin
Cdy
Coburn Sons Co Hopkinton Shoe Factory Burned
Telegraphic items report Coburn Sons Co shoe factory at Hopkinton burned with estimated losses around 100000. Other notes include a winning horse Garoga at Saratoga and political lists in Paris. An accident in Curiaco injures no one, and a Greek earthquake origin is noted.
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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 in London Aug 27 printing and dock actions
The strike situation unchanged with printers in London resigning from three major firms and 100000 dock laborers marching. total strikers rise to 130000 as coal porters join. Many steamers idle, Riverside factories close for coal shortage, and talks fail. Belgian laborers offer refused. arbitration rejected. Mail cart drivers win wage increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ing
Chatham
Southampton
Commercial Dock Company
Cattle and Sheep Market Reports from Curiaco Aug 27
Cattle receipts around 400 head dull and lower with beeves at 4.40 to 4.75 per cwt. Steers 3.00 to 4.50. stockers and feeders 1.90 to 3.00. Texas cattle around 1.25 to 3.20. natives and half breeds 3.00. Sheep receipts about 7,000, market steady with natives 3.40 to 4.00, western 3.40 to 4.10, Texas around 3.40 to 4.00. total values listed.
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Curiaco
Texas
Death Among Cattle in Kansas and Indian Territory Pastures
Reports from southern Kansas and Indian Territory say hundreds of cattle are dying in pastures south of Kansas City from Texas fever or a worse affliction. A returning traveler notes carcasses along shipping routes as cattle are sent to market from affected areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Kansas
Indiana
Canadian Liberals Demand Independence From Britain
Advanced liberals in Montreal urge Canada to declare independence if Britain seeks to maintain ties with the United States regardless of Canada. The Montreal Herald outlines the position in a leading editorial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Dominion
Montreal Herald
Great Britain
United States
Canada
Charleston cruiser trial praised in telegram from Union Iron Works
Irving M. Scott of Union Iron Works San Pedro reports the cruiser Charleston completed a six hour forced draft run successfully. He notes the test reflected the West Coast spirit and efficiency in shipwork. The message underscores a favorable official trial outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hucrah
West
Washington
Irving M. Scott
Union Iran Works
San Pedro
Charleston
Dempsey Falls to LeBlanche in San Francisco Bout
In a California Athletic Club match before four thousand, Le Blanche the marine knocked out Jack Dempsey in the 32nd round after a long, punishing contest. Dempsey had earlier scored the first knock down in the nineteenth round and led with several hard blows through the early rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Jack Dempsey
le Blanche
California Athletic Club
Hiram Cook
Dempsey
LeBlanche
Parade crowds honor General Sherman on Grand avenue
The column moved from 10 o'clock and reached the reviewing stand on Grand avenue by 10 30. Conservatively about 35 000 men passed the point. Old veterans cheered loudly when they saw General Sherman, who was greeted with repeated cheers.
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Grand Avenue
General Sherman
Sale of the Michigan mine in Muskrat Canon closes
The largest mining sale in Cheyenne for years completed with the transfer of an undivided five sixteenths of the Michigan copper mine near Wendover. Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co. paid $25,000 with $15,000 received in Cheyenne. The mine holds about 50,000 tons of ore and is expected to be shipped to Natrona works.
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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 Record Thrust by Ny
At Westchester N Y on August 27 Ten Ny claimed top honors as one of the era's greatest sprinters. He could have bettered a three quarter mile mark if pressed. Haggin reported 107 entries for 1892 Monmouth produce stakes the largest breeder entry in U S racing history.
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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 in County Clerk Records
Yesterday filings include a warranty deed transferring Lot 5 Block 12 Kelley addition Cheyenne from Benjamin E. Powell to F A Taylor as assignee for $1. Also quit claim of undivided five sixths in 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 of Dakota. Robinson placer claim twenty acres in Rawhide district located by James W. Robinson yesterday.
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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 Sparks Citywide Interest
Avr LaAnvie City residents linger at the locked cottage and jail as Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton face charges. Nurse Mary Ann Donnelly lies seriously injured after a stabbing incident. Justice Irving remanded Mrs. Hamilton without bail while her husband is held in $600 bail as a witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sea Shore
Avr
LaAnvie City
Hamilton
Grand Army Encampment Opens in Milwaukee
The Grand Army encampment proper opened today in Milwaukee drawing crowds from the surrounding country. Wisconsin visitors numbered by the thousands at noon amid hotel and street crushes. Mrs Logan, General Sherman, and Pension Commissioner Tanner were part of a breakfast reception as veterans cheered. The parade proceeded on time in perfect weather, while many thieves and pick pockets were arrested.
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Grand Army
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Plankinton House
Logan
Sherman
Tanner
New Castle Oil Company Incorporation Filed
A Big Oil Company filed articles of incorporation in Crook county to mine Pettigrew oil claims numbers 1 2 and 3 in section 21 township 45 north range 6 west Wyoming territory. Capital stock is 500000 dollars in 5000 shares of 10 dollars each. Sundanc e designated principal office. Incorporators and first year trustees are A C Settle Maurice Henry and James E Grant.
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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 following settler has filed notice of intent to make final proof to establish residence and claim land. The witnesses named will testify to residence and occupancy as required. The hearing and verification will occur at the Cheyenne office on a specified date.
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Lanny Orrick
Curyenne
Wvowrna
Aumunt
Seltlier
Toglater
Cheyenne
Black’s Doom in Burnett Murder Trial Shocks Laramie
The Burnett murder case in Laramie City heats up as George Black and Dwight Rockwell face evidence of guilt. Rockwell testifies they planned to seize Burnett’s place, shot Burnett during a dispute, then burned the body and hid evidence near the big cliff before returning to Ben Black’s home.
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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
Blood Stains and Body Burn Used to Cover Up Crime
In the transcript the defendants describe cleaning blood from a wagon and tarpaulin, burning and scattering remains, discarding a rifle, and hiding bones in a gopher hole. They recount moving between Ben Black’s and Burnett’s while avoiding witnesses. Rockwell waives examination on accessory charge. Bail unspecified.
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Atdax
George
Ben Black
Burnett’s
Carpenter
Black
Rockwell
Sneak Thief Arrested in Western Hotel Theft
A gang attempted a clothing theft at the Western hotel yesterday afternoon. A drunken boy hiding items under his coat was stopped, revealing a cloak, slippers, and six gloves belonging to Mr Kimme’s family. Three accomplices were arrested and a fourth jailed. the group suspected as an organized sneaking gang.
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Mr. Kimme
Cheyenne Resident Charles McGarvey Retires from Colorado Rail Work
Charles McGarvey, long time Cheyenne resident, has returned from the south after two years in railroad grading in Colorado. He traveled to Trinidad to sell his outfit and quit the business there, reporting broad experience of Colorado rail points. He plans to spend his remaining years in Cheyenne, stating it is good enough for him.
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Cheyenne
Charles McGarvey
Mr. McGarvey
Colorado
Trinidad
Cheyenne Team To Compete In Denver Shooting Tourney
A party of Cheyenne crack shots heads to Denver on September 3 to compete in the Colorado Gun Club association tournament. Professionals are barred, so Cheyenne’s contingent is favored to win part of the $1,600 prize. Participants include Pete Bergersen George H East Dr Holcomb John Schmnerman 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 Small City News
David Murray drew the sewing machine ruffle at O’Brien’s saloon. The infant son of Mr and Mrs Otto Ahrens died yesterday and will be buried at 10 40 am today. Ten cable cars built by Calumet Car Co of Chicago passed westward yesterday. Ex Governor J W Hoyt speaks at Presbyterian Church on The Needs of Wyoming at o o clock. R W Bradley has two miles of railroad to finish with thirty six teams and will beat the deadline by ten days. A special of three coaches a freight car and a caboose left here yesterday afternoon at 2 30 replacing the regular passenger after an Nebraska accident. The teachers institute meets again today at the high school with an entertainin and instructive programme. The hour after opening is g o clock. Everyone welcome and seats free. Last night two intoxicated demi monde were arrested and placed in city precincts. The two little maids from school will be less wild in the morning.
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Otto Ahrens
Calumet Car Company of
Chicago
Presbyterian Church
J. W. Hoyton
Wyoming
R. W. Bradley
Dana
Nebraska
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Great London
Chicago Times
Times
William St George
Emma Wilson
Woods
St. George
Eni Wilson
St. She
Wipfe
Wall Land
Vie
My Oder
Charles Fl
Pranic Oder
Philipp i Yoder
Allot Phillips
Edgars
WiLaom
Hegiater
Black’s Doom
David Murray
O'Brien
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