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Newspaper

Cheyenne Weekly Sun

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1889

Page

6

Real estate syndicate plans 100 homes in Cheyenne growth push

A Cheyenne meeting covered a $350000 deal for 1719 acres in Holdridge addi tion and near Lake Mahpalutah as a western firm, Interior Land Co, unveils a plan to erect 100 houses with street cars electric lights and water extensions. City council discussed water mains and approved pipe laying as part of the scheme with J H York I R Holmes and Wiley Brown presenting.

Tuk Sun Interior Land Company Messrs Holmes, Brown Kent Block Cheyenne Our City Holdridge Addition Boulvard Holdridge Section Lake Mahpalutah Burlington and Missouri Ninth Street Eddy Street Cyrus D. Kelly John Hess Messrs. Riner Hellman Robbins Merrell Richardson McGregor Hebard Wiley Brown Frank Semple Union Pacific Semple Land Company Mr. Holmes Salt Lake Denver J. WH. York Attrney

Prominent Western figures urge Cheyenne growth and unity

A speaker praises the "gentlemen" behind a major western project, noting their success in Kansas, Colorado, Nebraska, and ambitions for Wyoming. He stresses early cooperation, a first class city site, strong water resources, and the impact of settling towns first. He lauds Messrs York and Holmes and cites their immigration track records, urging residents to act now for rapid growth.

Kansas Colorado Nebraska Wyoming Denver Salt Lake Fort Worth Messrs. York and Holmes Mr. Holmes J. R. Holmes York Ogden Brown Cheyenne

Departure of John Morrison for Omaha business

John Morrison left for Omaha to join the firm Collins & Morrison after purchasing the late Mr. Collins estate share. He plans to visit the city on business and will retain his residence until year end to complete his county commissioner term. G H Collins Co business sold to Lohlim & Sigwart of Laramie City who will run at the old stand.

John Morrison Omaha Collins & Morrison Mr. Collins Morrison City G. H. Collins & Co Lohlim & Sigwart Laramie City

Retired editor Geo Caldwell leaves 7'ritune

The Sun laments Geo R Caldwell's retirement from the editor ship of the 7'ritune. He took the paper from a weak state and made it a lively progressive republican journal. Under his leadership the paper became a consistent Republican voice and shed old feeble cries. The Sun hopes the paper continues on his path.

the Sun Geo. R Caldwell 7'Ritune Caldwell 7'Ri June 7Riéone

Union Pacific Extensions Progress Halted by Rain

The Union Pacific extension from Salt Lake to Los Angeles is slowed by heavy rains in California. Survey work advances beyond Ludlow on the Atlantic and Pacific road as plans include widening the Colorado Central gauge and extending to Salt Lake City. The Denver Short Line’s connection with the Central Pacific is expected to speed completion.

Union Pacific Salt Lake Los Angeles California Ludlow Salt Lake City Denver Central Pacific

Magill Becomes Editor of the Tribune

The vacancy caused by Mr Caldwell’s resignation is filled by Mr Joe Magill who has edited the Mirror and contributed to Tae Sun. The Irish wit and facile pen will find an ample field in Cheyenne s only evening daily as we extend the right hand of fellowship.

Caldwell the Tribune Joe Magill Magill the Mirror Tae Sun Cheyenne

Water Works Opens Ditches to Lake Mahpalutah

The superintendent has opened both large ditches to Lake Mahpalutah and water enters the reservoir at a rapid rate. Officials plan to fill all lakes to capacity while creek flow remains abundant.

Mahpalutah

International Drink: German Chancellor Toasts U.S. President

In Berlin, February 8, officials recount a social moment at a dinner with Prince Bismarck and Minister Phelps. The German chancellor toasted the U.S. president, aided by a gift bottle of whisky, amid talk of reforms and international matters.

Berlin New York Associated Berlin Council of State Phelps Prince Bismarck Dr. Schwenninger United States

House Rules Debate Voices Majority and Minority Reports

Washington debates the new code of rules with both majority and minority reports filed. The majority discusses quorum counting by the speaker and a rule to bar dilatory motions, while the minority led by Carlisle and Randall critiques several provisions as dangerous and biasing against individual members.

Washington Carlisle Randall

Sheriff Parker Arrest Report Stuns Helena Officials

In a surprising development Sheriff Parker, en route to Helena with State Senator Becker, was arrested this afternoon by the local sheriff at Hoxeman creating a tense scene in Montana politics. The incident involves state figures and regional law enforcement authorities with details continuing to unfold.

Helena Mont Parker Becker Hoxeman

Senator Becker Seized but Bonds Taken in Gallatin Case

Gallatin county reports a kidnapping charge against Becker. He waived examination and was bound over. Becker, escorted by Sheriff Parker, was brought to Helena on a special train at 10:30 PM. He appears in the senate, where his status is under consideration as a quorum is formed and the body may sit all night.

Gallatin County Acha Becker Bozeman Parker Helena Senate

Postmaster Duckworth Faces Threats in Sharon Georgia

Washington reports Duckworth, recently appointed postmaster at Sharon in Tallaferro County, Ga., claims threats of violence and hostile demonstrations blocked his taking charge. The Post Office Department has pledged protection and dispatched inspectors and a marshal to Sharon to resolve the interference. Duckworth was backed by many local citizens in his appointment.

Washington Duckworth Sharon Tallaferro County Post Office Department Sa Og Clarkson Wannamaker Post Office Miller

Duc d Orléans Arrested in Paris Exile Case

In Paris on February 8 the Duc d Orléans was arrested and held in the conciergine prison while Duchess de Chartres and Princess Marguerite, among others, may visit him. The government will enforce the exile law and the chamber will question the state’s rationale for imprisoning him. The trial before the Seine tribunal adjourned to Wednesday as ministers and monarchists anticipate further proceedings.

Paris Duc D’orleans Conciergine Duchess de Chartres Marguerite Seine France Constans Chamber of Deputies

Bravery Certificates For Army Enlisted Men Named

President issues bravery certificates to Twenty fourth infantry men George Arrington Benjamin Burge Hamilton Lewis Foonpe Young Squire Williams Julius Harnum. John E Haggart declines nomination as marshal of North Dakota and the nomination is withdrawn.

Morrison’s Howard Washington George Arrington Benjamin Burge Hamilton Lewis Foonpe Young Squire Williams Julius Harnum Twenty-fourth Infantry John E. Haggart North Dakota

Quiet Navajo Reservation Reported After Trouble

Reliable reports from San Juan County New Mexico and the Navajo reservation say conditions are quiet with no anticipated trouble. The disturbance began with a renegade chief named Costiana who led a younger faction while older tribesmen and settlers expect no further incidents.

Durance Colo San Juan County New Moxico Navajo Mub Costiana

Lottery bill in North Dakota faces veto sustain vote

A North Dakota legislator says twenty house members will sustain the governor's veto of the lottery bill when it reaches the floor. It will take twenty votes to override. Opponents expect it to die around the veto, while supporters remain confident. Public meetings are held statewide to discuss the plan.

North Dakota Bismarck N. D

Rail collision at Big Pen tunnel sinks engine into river

An accident on the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad at Big Pen tunnel West Virginia occurred when a freight train failed to stop at an open switch. The engine pushed the station into the New River and the telegraph operator, engineer, and fireman were drowned.

Baltimore Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Big Pen Tunnel W. Va New River

Temper Cuicace Scores and City Results

The note lists scores with New York 56 over New Orleans 48 and St Louis 18, Cincinnati in Chicago 24, Winnipeg 22, indicating a set of game outcomes from a February report in Cuicace.

Cuicace New York New Orleans St. Louie Cincinnati Chicago Winnipeg

R L Scotts Violent End In Colorado Canyon

Denver reports a Denver murder and a Pueblo canyon find. Nellie Ryan, once of Minneapolis, was shot in downtown Denver on January 23, with a reward over 1000 dollars and multiple arrests. The found body in a canyon ten miles south of Pueblo is identified as R L Scott, rumored suitor of Miss Ryan.

Denver Colo Nellie Ryan Minneapolis Hering Pueblo R. L. Scott Mies Ryan

Ai Indiana Desperado Killed in Blountville Shootout

In Blountville Eli Ladd, a colored desperado, was shot dead after returning to a store armed with two revolvers. Seven bullets struck him. two pursuing men, John Davis and Charles Lake, were slightly wounded. The incident sparked local unrest among residents.

Indiana Muncie Eli Blountville Ladd John Davis Charles Lake

Irish League President Calls for One More Irish Aid

President Fitzgerald of the Irish Nation League urges Americans and Canadians to boost support for Ireland. He notes exiles and their children have funded the movement and warns enemies seek disorganization. He cites Ireland’s example of zeal and discipline and recounts a $150,000 early defense donation.

Lixcots Neb Fitzgerald Irish Nation League America Canada Friends of Ireland Ireland

Lisbon Protest Sparks Diplomatic Round

Senor J D Andrade Carver, a state council member, sent a challenge to Glynn Petre, the British minister, over his reply to student demonstrations. The Commercial association expelled the English members for a London press statement on their treatment. Oporto authorities will fund national defense. English club members, whose house was attacked after it allowed a certain pen to remain, resigned.

Lisbon J. D. Andrade Carver Council of State Glynn Petre London Oporto

Politician Ed Findlay Kills Detective Carr in Kansas City

Ed Findlay, a prominent Kansas City politician and sports figure, shot and killed private detective Joseph Carr this afternoon after a long history of enmity. Carr had previously shadowed Findlay at his wife’s behest. Findlay was taken into custody.

Kansas City Ed Fidlay Joseph Carr Findlay Carr

Captain Healy Faces Charges of Drunkenness and Cruelty

Washincros reports charges of drunkenness and cruelty filed with the secretary of the treasury against Captain M. A. Healy of the revenue schooner Bear. The acts allegedly occurred during a recent cruise in Alaskan waters.

Washincros Secretary of the Treasury M. A. Healy Alaskan

Wyoming Land Court Bill Heard By House Panel

Ex representative Thompson of Kentucky and J G Zachry urged a four-state land court bill before the house committee on private land claims. The measure aims to hear private land claims from Colorado New Mexico Arizona Utah and Wyoming territories with three judges. Legal notices warn Charles W Rodgers divorce petition in Laramie county Wyoming Territory with March 9 1899 answer deadline.

Washoton Thompson Kentucky J. G. Zachry House Committee On Colorado New Arizona New Mexico Utah Wyoming Eee Rodgers Wyoming Territory Salt Lake City Tah Territory Charles W. Rodgers District Court First Judicial District of County of Laramie Charles W. Rogers Chartes W. Ropcers W. P. Carroll Frank H. Craix

Public sale of Harmon Beeson estate in Wyoming

The administrator of Harmon V. Beeson deceased will sell cash at public auction the west half of the northeast quarter and lots seven and eight in section eleven township twenty six north range six west, Laramie county Wyoming territory. The sale is at the courthouse front door in Cheyenne on March fourteenth at 2 PM A S 1890. Peacy S. Hoyt administrator.

Laramie County Wyoming Harmon V. Beeson Astuate County of Laramie Territory of Township Twenty-Six

Notice For Publication In Wyoming Land Claim

Notice is given that Oliver J Wheeler has filed intent to make proof for the land claim D 5 No 956 at Cheyenne Wyoming on January 11 1880. He resides South Bend Wyoming and will prove residence and cultivation with witnesses William Lee Al C Welch Wilber Spacer and Peter Lee from Pine Bluff Wyoming. P Champlin Registrar.

LASD Cubyenne W To Cheyenne Wyoming Oliver J. Wheeler Routh Bend Range William &. Lee al C Welch South Bend Wilber F. Spacer Peter Lee Pine Blufth Es. P. Champlin

Notice to refrain from trading branded horses

A. Rui of Fairbanks dated December 27 1889 warns all parties not to buy or trade for any horses branded with a square around the letter I and to avoid any horse branded without consent. The notice serves as a public alert and clearance of ownership.

Rui

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