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Newspaper

Cheyenne Weekly Sun

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1891

Page

4

Black year six months and three months Aymente

The fragmented note mentions a period labeled as six months and three months with unclear context and additional terms such as Easier. No identifiable people or organizations are readable.

Bid plans announced for U S ocean mail service vessels

The 1891 act authorizes bids to carry mail on Atlantic Pacific and Gulf routes. American built ships, iron or steel, 14 to 20 knots, convertible to cruisers with four six inch guns. Vessels pass naval inspection and navy secretary approval. Cadets: one American boy under 21 per 1000 tons. Navy officers may volunteer for duty.

United States Wanamaker Atlantic Pacific Gulf of Mexico Secretary of the Navy United States Naval

Democratic attack on U S government credit continues

The piece argues that despite claims of bankruptcy the federal government holds $22 million in bank deposits and a $20 million treasury surplus, claiming the administration cannot be labeled bankrupt.

Tne United States

Clergymen Debate Masonry and Secret Societies in New England

A small group of Eastern Massachusetts clergy defended the claim that a man cannot be both a good Mason and a good Christian, provoking nationwide discussion on secret organizations. The Catholic Church opposes secret fraternities to protect confession, while Protestant leaders denounce secret societies as anti Christian, a stance seemingly authenticated by the absence of denials. Denres Sian.

Massachusetts Denres Sian

Green River to host grand Fourth of July blowout

Rock Syrixes, per the Independent, will skip its own celebration this year and join Green River for a large town event. Green River invites all residents to enjoy island picnics, river boating, baseball, a military parade, races, patriotic speeches by Hon. C D Clark and Senator Warren, and a militia ball with reduced railroad rates to limit costs.

Senator Warren Green River

The Theological Crisis analysis by Dr Lyman Annorr

The New York Tribune review lauds Dr Lyman Annorr's Theological Crisis as a clear cogent account of the present theological situation. It praises the author’s description of beliefs and wills of leaders representing the new theology across Congregational Episcopal Presbyterian Swedenborgian and Friends beliefs. The piece notes growth in men's souls and sees church conflicts as episodes of progress toward future aims in a year described as 1800s.

Lyman Annorr The New York Tribune Congregational Church Episcopal Church Presbyterian Church Swedenborgian Church Friends’ Meeting Gt Christ

Theological Controversy and the Growth of Truth

The author argues after eighteen centuries of study that the old system held profound truth and should not be discarded to prove new ones. He asserts truth grows by a larger view that supersedes the smaller, using the oak versus acorn metaphor to frame ongoing doctrinal debates.

Denver Wells Unsafe Water Warns Citizens

The Denver Republican warns residents that water drawn from West Denver wells is broadly unfit for drinking due to porous soil allowing sewerage to contaminate wells. It urges prohibition and calls for filling the wells to protect public health.

Peorte Denver Republican Denver

University of Wyoming Seeks Students and Home Hosts

A Wyoming University finds a 458 foot well in Wyoming University grounds and President Johnson tours efforts to boost enrollment. He appeals to Laramie residents to house students at reasonable rates, noting female students need homes too while the military armory hosts 25 men. Edward T. David replaces Dr. Johnson on the university board.

Wyoming University Johnson Laramie University of Wyoming University Board of Trustees Laramie Club Military Department Edward T. David Natrona County

Expulsion Plan Targets Millions of Jews in czarist Russia

The article alleges a scheme to expel between four and five million Jews from Russia with decrees restricting their ability to conduct business. It notes a decree banning lending names for business and warns of a flood of Jewish emigrants to America, with colonization plans possibly moving toward North Carolina.

Russia America North Carolina

Union Pavisle plant expands as fall business grows

The Union Pavisle line reports stronger activity with more workers hired and payrolls rising. As autumn business expands, factories along the route plan to operate at full capacity to meet demand.

Brainess Union Pavisle Here

Hon. Thomas B. Adams Accepts Treasurer Post at New York Commercial Advertiser

The friends of Hon. Thomas B. Adams will be pleased to learn that he has accepted the responsible position of treasurer of the New York Commercial Advertiser, one of the leading journals of that city.

Thomas B. Adams Treasuer New York Commercial Advertiser City The Advertiser

Cockerill Revives Morning Advertiser Avails Bright Future

The passage notes Col. John A. Cockerill as a renowned editor who transformed newspapers and revived the World. It praises his role in broadening journalism and expresses hope that Adams shares in the Advertiser’s prosperity with the morning daily format.

John A. Cockerill Col Cockerill Adams

Hoovs and Co Plan Incorporation in Carbon County Stores

J. W. Hoovs and Co of Carbon County prepare to incorporate their several stores with capital stock of 250000 dollars. The notice outlines a plan to formalize the business and secure investment.

J. W. Hoovs & Co Carbon County

Blaine Health Improves While Denying Presidential Bid

The piece notes Secretary Blaine appears healthier and more restored each day. It also says his main goal is achieving reciprocity, but he would not seek the presidency if it meant a convention fight.

Blaine

Architecture uplift in Cheyenne as new high school nears

The article praises Cheyenne's growing architectural standards highlighting its attractive homes, public buildings, and the upcoming high school. It cites historical shifts in appreciation for architecture, noting Howells and Silas Lapham as examples of evolving taste and the influence of architects on client choices.

Cheyenne Howells Silas Lapham

The Divided Skirt Divides A Genteel Fashion Row

A New York Advertiser piece discusses Mrs Jenness-Miller the divided skirt inventor and promoter. It notes her work is in the sheriff s hands and mocks editors and readers while speculating on Sheriff Gorman s next move and subscription rights.

New York Jennexs-Miller

The Divided Skirt Reform Debate in 19th Century Press

The piece mocks editorial fatigue over dress reform and argues women will choose attire that flatters them. It cites Mrs Bloomer as a lone example of bifurcated fashion and concludes dress reform is impossible despite broader newspaper reforms already claimed.

New York Pennsylvania

Trout Perish in Irrigation Ditches Across Colorado

The United States fish commissioner reports thousands of trout are lost to irrigation ditches and streams in Colorado. Screens clog with silt and debris, failing to block entry. Closing ditches after harvest could help, but practicality remains uncertain. If unchecked, trout will vanish from lower stream courses, surviving only in mountain lakes and meadows.

United States Fish Commissioner Colorado

Wyoming World’s Fair commission pledges free transport

The Wyoming commissioners for the World’s Fair have secured free transportation from Union Pacific Elkhorn Valley and Burlington freight agents for building materials. This eliminates major transport costs and frees the appropriation for exhibit construction. The roads deserve thanks for their generosity.

Commonwealth Wyoming Union Pacific Elkhorn Valley Burlington

Cattle Thief Held After Bail Mortgage

Deputy Sheriff Murphy and L Letterby face cattle stealing charges from last summer. Letterby bailed by mortgaging his cattle to Tom Wagoner, whose estate administrator Fred W. Coates orders delivery to the sheriff. Wagoner’s cattle on the Cheyenne river near Fishback mountains may be at risk. Letterby, a former Merino butcher, had strong evidence but his case was continued.

the Sun Newcastle Wyo Murphy L. Letterby Tom Wagoner Fred W. Coates Wagoner Cheyenne River Fishback Mountains Letterby Merino

Wyoming Seeks Foreign Advertising Agent at Leghorn

A railway and steamship line agency at Leghorn Italy acting as a World's Fair bureau seeks to become Wyoming's advertising agent. They propose to promote Wyoming resources in Switzerland Italy and Austria. The agency enjoys favorable relations with Wyoming and foreign capital and settlers, with Governor ber handling correspondence.

Leghorn Italy Wyoming Switzerland Austria Ber

Bears Fight on Powder River Camp Bushes Explained

Correspondent from the Powder River reports a dramatic encounter as a Durbin outfit wagon met No. 14 roundup. A mother bear attacked hunter William Hunt sheltering in a tree while John Elliott and John Klausing captured a cub. Walter Durbin was killed during the scramble, while the camp faced a lively bear performance and plentiful grass on the range.

Powder River Wm. Hunt Durbin Walter Durbin Cheyenne Bucs

The Rain Doctor Rainmaker From Canton Predicts Rain

Frank Melbourne a Canton Ohio resident who claimed to have invented a machine that can induce rain says the U S Department of Agriculture invited him to demonstrate in Kansas. He asserts he can cover 200000 square miles in 3 to 6 hours and cites a drought break after starting operations in Cleveland area. He plans to visit Kansas to compete with Dryenforth balloon experiments and forecasts rain on Tuesday.

Frank Melbourne Barber Canton Ohio Agricultural Department Washington Kansas Melbourne Patents Dryenforth Australia

Iowa Republicans Name Hiram Wheeler for Governor Nomination

Iowa Republicans at the state convention in this city expect Hiram C. Wheeler of Odebolt Sac county to be nominated for governor on the first ballot. Alfred N. Poyner likely renominated as lieutenant governor. Prohibition plank to be reaffirmed with stricter enforcement while seeking cheaper enforcement. The platform also faces Democratic counter claims and national policy endorsements.

Iowa Depar Ramos Hiram C. Wheeler Odebolt Sac County Alfred N. Poyner State Central Committee Allison Congress Harrison

Oat Field Near Evanston Attracts Attention

An Evanston district note describes a 250 acre oats field on the Bear River ranch of Chambers and Whitney. The oats stand about eight inches high and grow thick and even, drawing local notice within twenty miles of Evanston. The state supreme court adjourned yesterday to reconvene on the float Monday in October.

Evanston Bear River Messrs. Chambers & Whitney State Supreme Court

Flood Recedes In Kansas City Area After Missouri Rise

The Missouri River peak reached 4 o clock with water 4 ft 2 in above zero and falling an inch per hour. Harlem across the river remains flooded while Kansas City Kaw submerged near lowlands. houses of squatters damaged. Pleasant Little’s house at Doniphan Point collapsed with a family inside feared lost, others reached mainland. Stock losses and swift current threaten Doniphan Point as gumbo crust holds. Rail lines between Atchison Rushville and nearby cities flooded in spots.

Kansas Kansas City Missouri River Harlem Atchison Pleasant Little Doniphan Point John McQueen John Little Little Ween

Twelve-Sound Fight Ends With Van Heest Victory

Johnny Van Heest of Minneapolis defeated Dan Daly of Bangor in a twelve round bout at Twin City Athletic Club for 700 dollars. Both fighters weighed under 122 pounds, Van Heest sustained a cut above his left eye, and after a late rally he knocked Daly out with a right jaw blow.

Miiswearours Johnny van Heest Dan Daly Bangor Twin City Athletic Club van Heest Minneapolis van Heest Growey Daly

Farmers Alliance records acres and crop health in Lander

The Lander Clipper notes blanks printed for farmers to state acres by crop type and crop condition. Reports at last Saturday’s meeting show 1700 acres in oats, 1450 in wheat, and 75 in potatoes, with all crops in splendid condition.

Lander Valley Lander Clipper Farmers’ Alliance Alliance

Fall of Bismarck Sparks Press Caution in Review

The Voassische Zeitung cites the London Times on Bismarck’s fall and withholds judgment until Count von Munster speaks. It notes Emperor William I once said he needed every ounce of will to keep Prince Bismarck within reasonable bounds.

Bismarck Bern Voassische Zeitung London Times Count von Munster William I Prince Bismarck

Transfer of Weather Bureau From War to Agriculture

Washiorton reports the formal transfer of the weather bureau from the War Department to the Agriculture Department will occur tomorrow under the act of last con. Professor Mark W. Harrington of Michigan is named as the new chief and will likely assume duties with the transfer.

Weather Bureau Washiorton War Department Agriculture Department Mark W. Harrington Michigan

Herr Cahensley Memorial Move Aims German Bishop Appointments

A memorial presented by Herr Cahensley, papal secretary of state, circulated in part. The aim is to persuade the Holy See to appoint a large order of German clergymen as bishops in the United States, boosting German influence and aiding the German government’s American interests.

Herr Cahensley N. Y Associated Prose Bent Holy See United States Atlantic

Texas Bank Dallas to Close Doors Tomorrow

Unclear OCR text indicates Texas Bank in Dallas Texas will close tomorrow with mention of nine banks or notices. Specific names, dates, or reasons are not readable, leaving the item as a brief isolated notice about an upcoming closure.

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A. Black University Notes Sheridan County Home Architecture Toila the Rain Doctor Texas Bank Dallas Tex Amiver Spaulding Ninth National Bank Dloors
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