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Newspaper

Cheyenne Weekly Sun

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1889

Page

22

Montana Senate Nominations in State Caucuses

In Hrrena Montana Colonel W F Sanders is nominated for United States senator to be elected in joint session tomorrow. T C Power and others vie for a second seat while Democrats back W A Clark with McGinnis and Hauser as rivals. Republicans meet and adjourn.

Hrrena Mont W F. Sanders United States T. C. Power B. Platt Carpenter Jee Mantle House Republican House Power Senate W. A. Clark Butte Martin McGinnis Hauser

Mining output tops thirty million in Colorado

The Republica reports Colorado mining total for gold silver lead and copper at 30 million with state output at 32 million Leadville leads with 3.0 million and Aspen second at 0.9 million.

Denver The Republicae Tomorrow Leadville Aspen

Frightful Kokomo Rail Wreck Claims Multiple Fatalities

A Pan Handle north bound train collided with a south bound train near Kokomo injuring several and killing engineer George Cummings. North bound engineer Tom McCullough is dying and baggage master J Kerlin was killed. Passengers were shaken. cause under study with rumors of a sneaky sidetrack.

Inpiasabois Kokomo Thomas Lamb Newland George Cummings Tom McCullough J. Kerlin Thomas Harber Messener Grant Woods Webb

Pittsburg's Boodie Aldermen Convicted on Conspiracy

In Provinere on December 31 Alderman Porter and constables Sheppard Parker and Carney were convicted of conspiracy to defraud. Five aldermen have now been convicted of taking money to settle illegal liquor selling cases, with others serving terms in the workhouse.

Pittsburg Provinere Porter Sheppard Parker Carney

Irish rally defends Parnell amid attack on private character

At a league meeting speakers denounced the attack on Parnell’s private character. They warned no dishonest method could injure the Irish cause, stressing the Irish people’ s enduring love for their leader. Leami said attempts to erase Parnell’s services misunderstood the Irish race.

Dumatin Parnell Leami

Prospects for 1809 Seen as Promising by Business Leaders

Interviews with leading businessmen in New York reveal a strong belief that 1809 will bring unusual prosperity. Erastus Winan, highly knowledgeable on conditions, predicts unprecedented gains or serious unforeseen calamities, noting no prior experience with such a favorable outlook.

New York The Commercial Advertiser Erastus Winan

Death of a Noted Physician in Hot Springs

Hor Spaixus, Dee, or Dr. G. W Lawrence, elder and leading Hot Springs physician, died last night at age 76. Lawrence was appointed assistant surgeon in the U S Navy and served with Commodore Stockton in the Montrey expedition.

Hor Spaixus Dee G. W Lawrence Hot Springs Lawrence United States Navy Stockton Montrey Cala

Dynamite Conspirator Pardoned by Governor Fi fer

Governor Fi fer commutes the sentence of Haver eleen the dynamite conspirator. He will be released from Joliet on January a.

Stararixvin Fifer Havereleen Joliet

Trains Collide Near Kokomo: Two Engineers Die in Crash

Two passenger trains on the Pan Handle railroad collided near Kokomo yesterday. both engineers were killed and the car burned. The report notes miscellaneous political and legal items including a divorce suit involving Parnell and brief economic figures.

Kokomo Nil St. Petersburg Priennan Sanenel Save Parnell O'Shea Macbeth Tariff Committee England Bayne

Terrible Fire Kills Twenty Six Inmates At Paupers School

A blaze at a paupers school in Loswon District Forestgate killed twenty six boys aged seven to twelve after an overheated stove caused smoke and flames to engulf the upper dormitories. Six hundred inmates were in the building as crews and railway workers aided evacuations and removed the dead to the hall.

Loswon Forestgate Whitechapel Poplar Hove

Triple Murder Report From Brazona Texas

A private telegram reports a triple killing in Brazona Texas on Monday evening. A man named Walker returning home was ambushed by three men. he shot and killed all three but was badly wounded and cannot survive.

Galvesvos Tex Brazona Walker

Tragic Christmas Shootings Shock Asakville Crowd

A drunken Christmas day dispute in Mitchell county left three men dead and twelve wounded in Asakville New York. On Friday Monroe Garcland, brother of one victim, fired into the crowd killing three and wounding twelve in the same location.

Asakville N.Y Mitchell County Monroe Garcland

Arranged Marriage Claims and New Dublin Mayor

The Sta reports Gwendolyn Caldwell of America and Prince Minut have an arranged marriage proposal with mutual consent. Dewns Kennedy becomes Dublin's new lord mayor today, with a bodyguard detail of National Forresters in Lincoln green. Trade guilds and the National League participate in the procession. Desian The Mverman's Youre! hints Lord Salisbury may dissolve Parliament soon.

Lospos Vhe Sta Gwendolyn Caldwel America Prince Minut Prine Minut Mien Caldwell Dewns—Kennedy Dublin Sexton National League

Royal Family Attends Thanksgiving Service at Castle Chapel

All members of the royal family court and diplomatic corps attended services in the castle chapel. A reception followed in the white hall and later the imperial family visited Dowager Empress Augusta to extend congratulations. Dinner was held in the evening.

Brenan Jan Empress Augusta Mra Risk Vicw Morten Maine Diplomatic Corps Teneesaleg Army Merton Morton White House Navy

Death of Father Damen S J at Creighton College

Father Damen S J died at Creighton College this evening from a stroke suffered about five months earlier in Cheyenne on his way to the Pacific coast.

Onur Jan Damen S. J Creighton College Cheyenne Pacific Coast

Shocking New Year Tragedy in Misskapolis Saloon

In Misskapolis Jan 1 a desperate man named Geoff Hendler shot Davis Sarvis in the back after being refused credit at the saloon. Chief Truax and night watchman Frank Hatz were wounded as Hendler tried to flee, the crowd overpowering him and he is jailed with likely lynching anticipated.

Misskapolis Merrill 7Riwwe Geoff Hendler Davis Sarvis Tie Sarvis Truax Frank Hatz

Newsboy Riot Breaks on Pittsburg Fifth Avenue

Several hundred newsboys returning from a dinner sparked a near riot on Fifth Avenue. They assailed Italians and Hebrews, then shifted to nonunion grip men and conductors on the Pittsburg traction road. Sticks stones and mud flew as police struggled to disperse the crowd before reserve forces restored order.

Pittswure Fifth Avenue Pittsburg Cuit

Evansville Transit Strike Looms With Train Tie Up

Evansville Indiana January reports show the Mackey system still only running passenger trains as unions representing engineers firemen conductors switchmen and brakemen prepare to strike. A federation of brotherhoods began day and could broaden action if no quick settlement occurs.

Evansville Ind Jan. i Terra Haute Mackey Federation of Brotherhoods

Immigration at Castle Garden in year 315 225 arrivals

Castle Garden recorded 315 225 immigrants in the year with representation from all nations except China. Overall numbers were down 65 367 from the previous year and every nationality showed a decrease. Italian immigration declined by over 15 000, indicating poorer elements of Italy.

New York Castle Garden China

Cal Athletic Club Sets New Fight Date for McAuliffe Carroll

San Francisco reports the California Athletic club directors moved the McAuliffe Carroll bout to March 21 with a purse of 3500. Pete McCoy versus Charles Gleason will fight to a finish for 1500. Slavin is discussed as a potential opponent for McAuliffe. If no match is made Kilrain may be brought in.

San Francisco California Athletic Club Directors McAuliffe-Carroll Pete McCoy Charles Gleason Slavin Joe McAuwliffe Kilrain

Great Artists Struck by La Grippe In Ohio Notes

Citipago reports Patti Opera company members Tamagno Perugini Pettiniana Valda Nordica and others down with La Grippe. In Conimats Ohio Salvini, famed Italian tragedian, suffers from a severe dangerous attack of illness.

Citipago Jan Patti Opera Company Tamagno Signor Perugini Mme Pettiniana Valda Nordica la Grippe Conimats Ohio Salvini

Collision near Liverpool as ships clash in fog

In a Mersey harbor fog incident the steamship City of Paris collided with an outward bound steamer City of Marie. Paris lost its bowsprit while Marie lost its mast. A crowd on Marie reported a great fright but no injuries noted.

Royal reception thins as influenza grips crowd

The event drew a sparse audience due to influenza. Von Molthe appeared, pale and present. The Kaiser looked well but offered few remarks as the old soldier Herr Boettcher received a handshake of tribute.

Jon

Train Load of Aid Reaches Stevens and Adjacent Counties

A nineteen car train left Solfering Kansas carrying clothing and food collected from Solfering and nearby counties. Reports indicate several hundred people are suffering in Stevens Morton and Hodman counties as aid teams move to assist the affected districts.

Kansas Stevens Morton Hodman

St Lows Was a Sensation Divorce Case Advances

The sensational divorce suit Coates v Coates resumes as Mrs. E H Coates receives a note from ex husband Dr Coates claiming to have left for parts unknown with their two children Emma seven and Minnie aged years. He had recently come to St Louis from Montgomery Missouri before Christmas and sent for the children.

St. Louis Coates E. H. Coates Emma Marnie Montgomery

Trial recounts Coates acquittal in doctor killing case

The article recalls Mrs Coates being mistreated and Dr Coates shooting Dr Keith thirteen years ago on Thirteenth and Pie streets. Coates faced murder charges but was acquitted after a defense claiming provocation and a belief in restored character.

Coates Keith Contes

BELGIUMS PALACE AT LAEKEN BLAZES INFERNO OF FIRE

The royal palace at Laeken in Belgium burned with the queen's apartments worst hit. Princess Clementine aged 17 narrowly escaped and the governess was suffocated trying to save valuables. Much of the royal collection was destroyed including pictures goblin tapestries and the great library.

Biiessens Jana Laeken Clementine Clementa

Brown ex-official returns from Canada after Boston disappearance

Gilon Po Brown, once senior member of Brown Sleese Clark and treasurer of Riverside and Oswego mills, arrives in Boston from Canada days after vanishing August 6. He states he returned voluntarily to help settle affairs, regrets his departure, cites sudden blow and health impact, and denies any intent to wrong anyone.

Trowes Heturos Canada Boston Gilon Po Brown, Brown Brown, Sleese & Clark Riverside and Oswego Mills Ilis Ile

Vest and Miss Servis wed in Bridgetown ceremony

Alexander Vest son of Senator Vest and Miss Catharine Servis married at Bridgetown last evening with a small circle of friends. The couple had been engaged for over a year before Mrs Buck opposed the match and the pair separated then. They left for the West where Vest is involved in a smelting company.

St. Louis Alexander Vest Senator Vest Catharine Servis Bridgetown Vest Miss Servis Buck West Montana Servis Europe

Why Did they Assign Fond Du Lac Firms

Fond Du Lac Wisconsin January 1 The assignor of Fond Du Lac Furniture Fond Du Lac Sash Door and Wisconsin Land and Mining known as C J X L D Meyer company reports assets of 800000 The heaviest creditors are Henry Sherry Co E P Lawser and C J L Meyer with claims of 40000 and 72 80 respectively Creditors will receive dollar for dollar.

Fond du Lac, Wis Fond du Lac Furniture Company Fond du Lac Sash, Door Company Wisconsin Land and Mining Company C. J. X L. D. Meyer Company Llenry Sherry & Co Poo. E. P

Troubles at Barnwell Expected in South Carolina

Dispatches report rising tensions in Barnwell County with warnings of trouble. Telegraphs note a special train to Blackville for reinforcements and threats to burn the town amid growing racial tensions and community unrest.

Barnwell Cuarnisses S.C Blackwell Blackville Aries

Talented artist Gabrielle Oberbauer dies by suicide near home

The article reports that Gabrielle Oberbauer, a young craven artist, shot herself in her apartment on Stat street where her brother Ovoalo lived. She was distressed by news that Wo Brill, a wealthy glove maker, planned to marry another woman, leading to her death by her own action.

Dan Gabrielle Oberbauer Ovoalo Famyus Gabrielle Wo Brill Bell

Four Boys Killed in Sandbank Collapse in Tennessee

Four boys ages about ten were playing near a sandbank in Jacnsos Tenn yesterday afternoon when the bank collapsed burying them under ten feet of sand. They were dead at the scene.

Jacnsos Tenn Dec

Reception for Governor Thayer at Mexican legation

A reception was given at the American legation in Mexico to Governor Thayer of Nebraska and his party. The Mexican government provided a military band which played the national anthem.

Thayer Mexico Galveston Nebraska Anibale

New Year Reception at the White House Opens With Rain

The article describes President Harrison hosting a large New Year reception at the White House in foul weather. Diplomats, officials, and many guests arrived in a steady stream, with Major General Schofield and Rear Admiral Jowett attending. The event extended into the afternoon, drawing about 6,000 handshakes and a formal luncheon.

White House Army Navy Marine Corps Schofield Jowett Porter Smithsonian Institution Civil Service Commissioners Columbia Institute For Deaf and Dumb District of Columbia Harrison Miss. McKee Blaine Proctor McKee Myre, Morton S. B. Elkins Treasury Windom Miller Wanamaker Iracy Interior Noble Agriculture Rusk Lovan Morton Tracy Lowan Hole German McMillan Iliscack Pratt Vracy

Chauncey Depew Story Sparks Dinner Revelry in New York

A Western guest at a New York dinner grows tired of Chauncey Depew’s old stories. The guest reveals her indifference after hearing repeated tales, prompting a witty exchange and a newfound respect for fresh anecdotes. The incident ends with the guest sharing the tale the next morning.

Chauncey Depew Chiamecy Channeey Wade West New York Tam Cross Woldan

Curious Villages Report Odd Customs and Spirits

A rough text describes a tribal scene with rites, alcohol purchase, and masculine rituals. Nearby Akron, Ohio, is noted for a ravine where hard shells appear daily after a period without food. Six curiosities are recently secured, described as extremely hard and throwable against walls.

Akron Ohio

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