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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1889
Page
1
Aellner states he is anxious to convert his dry goods stock into money before opening at Salt Lake City and has undertaken a major sale to speed the process. The notice emphasizes liquidation to fund the new venture and lists no other details.
This ad touts a vast stock with deep price cuts across ladies cloaks, silks, satins, velvets and dress goods. The dealer urges immediate visit to secure half price garments and highlights a large, complete assortment of linens, lingerie, lace curtains, embroideries, and knitwear with a forthcoming handbill for details.
The notice advertises a Grand Drawing with ten prizes tied to $2 cash purchases. First prize is a $1,000 Grand Piano, followed by $100 in gold and various $20 to $75 value dry goods prizes. Customers urged to buy now and visit in the forenoons to avoid afternoon crowds.
Salt Lake City election returns show George M. Scott and other liberal Gentiles winning most offices, sparking charges of fraud from the Deseret News and protests by the Mormon community. President Woodruff condemns no broad church impact while extolling religious freedom and orderly government.
Say Lake February 11. President Woodruff of the Mormon church today gave to the Associated Press the only state.
A Paris dispatch reports a noble Moscow teacher Mme Dadyda Sihida found with revolutionary papers is flogged by Kara prison director after she strikes him. She and other female prisoners allegedly commit suicide soon after. Nearby male convicts revolt as troops quell the chaos with shootings and torture. Russian authorities suppress details.
In the Commons Balfour said he would introduce the Irish land purchase bill Monday. Harcourt cited Pigott forgeries as a breach of privilege, arguing punishment across sessions. Gladstone urged the House to vindicate its rights and redress the hurt to Parnell and Ireland.
As of Feb 11 settlers swarm the newly opened reservation. crews erect buildings and firms form to locate town sites along the White River. United States Marshal Fry heads toward the river to assess conditions while reports say each westward claim holds forty occupants, promising a growing village by nightfall.
The Inter-State Commerce Railway association met today and accepted the resignations of the Union Pacific and Northwestern roads to take effect the 26th. A conflict among rail lines in alliance against others is anticipated.
A cashier named Vashier Caught and accomplice F. W. Hull were arrested this morning on a defaulting case at Lincoln National Bank. Hull, a coal and lumber dealer, faces liabilities around $100,000 and a formal execution was issued today. Ellis F Bard listed as the payee in Feb transactions.
In the House the quorum was counted for journal approval as Cannon of Illinois urged a code of rules and a short debate window with a previous question. Democrats protested, but the measure passed amid applause. Hoar proposed a bill on congressional districting and Oklahoma government, while Senate actions included Utah school and meat inspection measures and relief for settlers.
A pink wrapped box sent to Senator Ingalls contained buckshot cartridges with a note claiming "Election pills for old cuff or for Ingalls from Jackson Miss." The senator and his secretary stored the items safely, recognizing the danger and potential postal law violation of mailing explosives.
In Wasmixaros on Feb 11 the ballot box investigation continued. Lewis Hadden admitted paying Mrs Wood 200 dollars, funds thought to be supplied by Dr Graydon tied to Hamilton county party interests. Mrs Wood and her son sought witness help at his home after Wood’s arrest, claiming Campbell had a man ready to secure release with certain papers.
The president considers a treaty between government commissioners and the Chippewa Indians ceding about 3,500,660 acres in Minnesota. Approval is expected soon, but settlement will wait until late summer after surveying and appraisal. The timber lands will be appraised by amount, quality, and value.
Representative Cannon says Springer’s resolution to close the debate on the new code rules on Friday was the first proposal from the Democrats and was acceptable to both him and Republican Hale.
The first train over the Union Pacific since February 1 arrived in Portland at noon. The blockade is permanently raised and no further trouble is anticipated.
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