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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1889
Page
4
The Cronin jurors, after fifteen weeks of hearings, seem reluctant to part and now want a chance to talk themselves. The piece notes long juror tenure and references to jail officials in Salt Lake’s grand jury context.
Painck Apert Victor of Wales was nearly killed by an elephant in India. English reaction will likely applaud the animal. Emperor William of Germany, fond of hunting, uses a short gun due to the loss of one hand and treats his rifle as a pistol. Senator Quay suffers insomnia and plans Florida travel after New Year, using Mr. Disston’s yacht for fishing in Tampa Bay.
The Congressional Directory notes Representative Bullock of Florida is the father of thirteen children. The piece calls for his appointment as chairman of the Census Committee. The account also mentions Franklin BD. Gowers, who died by suicide in a Washington hotel, described as a remarkable man with strong control over business associates.
The fatigue from the empress journey to Constantinople and Athens left her very ill upon return to Berlin, her delicate condition preventing further travel. In America Lawrence Barrett, the famed tragedian, announces a temporary retirement from the stage due to a slow malady that has worsened over the past year.
A collection of clipped quotations from various papers mocks law, labor, and politics. The items reference surgeons knives, Christmas gifts, smokeless powder, odorless cigars, and a postmaster’s prison sentence nearing expiration, all framed as brief, wry comments.
A column recalls Mrs. Clemens writing under an assumed name and mocks New York's perceived shame while noting a Laramie Sentinel forecast of Burlington extension to Elk Mountain by July 4. It also mentions plans to sell a glassworks castle for a freight depot, a Natrona addition, and a bounty restoration for coyotes and gray wolves with skin presentation requirements.
Congress will investigate the Ohio ballot box forgeries at the request of Mr. Butterworth. The case mirrors the Pigott forgeries in London with dead and living names attached to a document by unknown parties. The inquiry is expected to reveal startling political sensations. Om aha Pee.
A Boston initiative creates playgrounds for poor children, turning ash heaps and gutters into spaces with sand, shells, toys, and games. The piece praises small gifts like a flower or a word of kindness as vital to improving social conditions alongside larger philanthropic efforts.
A concise note discusses how Mopkus reshapes phiology by softening harsh terms and replacing lofty diction with toned down phrases. It cites a shift from blunt expressions used across classes to more measured language in recent generations.
The passage notes how the word for embezzlement evolved from thief to deficiency in accounts and later to defalcation. It recalls cashier Silcott’s raid on seventy thousand dollars and how the term shortage became the official label, reflecting shifts in language over time.
Senator Mitchell of Oregon has introduced a bill requesting 150000 dollars for a government building in Cheyenne. The piece notes federal projects are slow and predicts three to five years before completion, urging action to match Cheyenne’s growth.
New Newcastle news notes the first issue of the Newcastle A ert by Vosburg and Camplin. It highlights Warren avenue, a proposed board of trade, a thrice weekly mail route to Sundance, M. Frank as bank cashier, Kilpatrick Bros. & Collins as merchants, a B and M depot, and Newcastle’s under three months old status with about a thousand residents and Sundance merchants opening branches there.
Childrens verse recounts Mary and her puppy Bologna who loves to tag along but causes trouble. The pup wanders onto railroad ties and falls asleep as a fast express nears. A butcher collects the dog and returns him to Mary, who finds he has changed.
A brutal one on one bout in Butte Montana left one man near death. The survivor and witnesses face penitentiary terms as authorities condemn the disgraceful spectacle.
A Telegram from Tae Sun in Washington predicts Wyoming will become a state in six months. The outlook is described as not rash, with leaders in Congress across parties reportedly favoring statehood and no obstacles visible on the path.
Immigration to the country over the last ten months fell notably versus the same period in 1388, indicating a major slowdown in arrivals and a shift in migrant flow patterns. The report highlights the contrast and suggests underlying factors influencing the decline.
The report asserts that twenty years after slavery ended, Black citizens now hold about 20 million dollars in southern property. It notes rising ownership and wealth among freedmen, reflecting social and economic shifts since emancipation.
The article notes influenza spreading in Europe and warns it could affect the country. It advises cleanliness, warm clothing, and proper diet as key preventatives. It mentions the Cronin case verdict and jurors’ discreet conduct boosting public respect for the jury system. It also highlights prominent poets and public figures of the era.
Mrs Eliott F Sueparpis receives praise for offering two hundred thousand dollars to fund a lodging house for needy young women in New York City. The piece argues for expanded land leasing terms and favors local labor in Chicago drainage projects while praising civic investment over short term mobility.
A dramatic overview of the Cronin murder case describes its fatal intrigue and the relentless pursuit of circumstantial evidence. It notes sensational details, secret factions, and the legal brilliance shown by both sides in one of history’s famed criminal trials.
An account notes InviuKeNZA spreads rapidly once epidemic, reaching ships at sea and sweeping Europe in six weeks. A 1732 New England outbreak spread globally, suggesting infection travels via commerce winds and travel. It warns New York remains vulnerable and calls for thorough street cleaning.
An undisclosed inquiry into the Silcott defalcation concludes without public participation. The public should not bear the loss, and those involved in secrecy are urged to privately settle the bill.
Frank M. Foote is appointed receiver of public moneys at the Evanston land office after a slow confirmation process. A longtime agent for the Union Pacific railroad, Foote brings trusted service and strong integrity, though health issues ended his prior post. Congregants of Wyoming Republicans celebrate the appointment and wish him long tenure.
A Washington correspondent writes of attending Congress on December 2, describes the flowers on desks and members wearing roses, and profiles Rep Reed and others. The writer, Roum Hoop, adds humor about seats and future letters if the paper approves.
Jabez B Simpson born in Rumney New Hampshire in 183s moves via Wisconsin to Wyoming 1869 settling in Bryan Sweetwater County. A republican and locomotive engineer turned rancher he supports statehood economy immigration and manufacturing in the territory. Residents south side oppose a required sidewalk.
Robert M. Galbraith is presented as a Republican legislator from Carbon County born in England in September 1844. A veteran of navy yards and U S railroads, he later entered mercantile and livestock work, favors statehood, irrigation law reforms, fixed county salaries, coal tax, and Maverick sales proceeds to the school fund. He previously served in the sixth assembly and is noted as an experienced future member.
Tae Sun presents the secretary of the interior report highlighting key admin achievements including Oklahoma opening, a Sioux treaty, and entry of four states North Dakota South Dakota Washington and Montana. He lauds Wyoming Governor Warren for a detailed territorial review and notes Wyoming’s strong push for statehood.
The second Missouri River bridge at Sioux City will serve Pacific Short Line traffic and city transit. The Phoenix Bridge Company of Philadelphia holds the contract with a $1,000,000 price tag plus two $60,000 draws.
The report shows 117 school buildings 194 schools taught 5227 pupils enrolled and 79318 dollars paid to teachers. It records 215 teachers employed 6573 dollars raised for buildings and 51896 dollars for other purposes. Two counties are excluded from the data.
Lottie Lindsley, daughter of S B Lindsley, gave a Saturday afternoon birthday party at her parents home. Forty children attended, enjoying games and refreshments. She received many handsome presents for the occasion.
William Leedon a Union Pacific brakeman at Almy fell between the cars and was run over and killed on Sunday last. He leaves a family at that place. A reported miners strike at Douglas Creek is not confirmed and there is unsettled tension over the change of hours from eight to ten.
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