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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1891
Page
8
The Fillebrown case takes a dramatic turn as Charles P. Fillebrown allegedly confesses to killing Hiram Foulks. Prosecutor Gibson Clark framed the scene while defense attorney Stoll staged a theatrical cross examination. Fourteen witnesses testified as the trial moved toward a likely acquittal for Fillebrown.
Green River prepares for its first municipal election two candidate slates vie for mayor E J Morris leads both tickets for council Thos F Carey John H Gilligan J F Kelliher on one slate and J F Snyder Walter L Powell on the other Other tickets loom before July 15 festivities planned for the Fourth include Cheyenne visitors speeches by Senator Warren and Congressman Clark a social ball at Morris mercantile hall and militia hosted dance
A hermit miner named Wolf from Atlantic Wyoming sought admission to the bar after studying Blackstone. During exam, he quipped that his first action would be to hold his client up, reflecting learning from a committee member. He was admitted.
Senator Palmer of Illinois departs Springfield for Cheyenne on July 2 and stays several days as guest of Mrs. E A Slack. A reception is expected from political admirers during his visit.
Bessie Mullen, inmate of the Pearl Raymond dive on West Eighteenth, shot herself in the chest with a 38 caliber revolver. The bullet passed through, missing a lung. doctors Grinfs and Wyman attended after a general alarm. Her motive linked to a romance with a Seventeenth Army private named Bob. She had recent drunkenness and a troubled history in Chicago.
A Burlington drilling crew at Siding 5 about fifteen miles south of Edgewood struck a vein of natural gas at a depth of one foot. The gas flowed freely until work resumed, drawing passengers from a train to watch the flare. The find suggests gas extends further south in the region than previously thought.
A Wyoming correspondent notes strong evidence for a rich gold deposit in the Bald Mountain area of the Big Horn range. Miners rush claims amid a chaotic scramble, with hope that plenty of pay ground remains for late arrivals. History may repeat as luck and chance boost fortunes.
Mr William McCord formerly of the Seventeenth Infantry married Miss Anna Kelly at five yesterday evening. They departed on the seven oclock train for Chicago for a week's visit then proceed to Nashville Tennessee to establish residence.
The Saratoga Lyre reports that water-filled shafts on Gold Hill delay start of work for days. Lower shafts flood with surface water, requiring baleout as snow melts. Miners spread out to prospect, with many strangers visiting the camp. An experienced prospector praises the area as a vast mineral bed. B P Arendell and partners plan to test ores, lumber and material being hauled, and the Saratoga stage now reaches the camp edge with 1200 pounds of freight brought in recently.
A coroner's jury ruled the body found in the water ranch dugout is an unidentified man and that death occurred by unknown means. The discoverer, Mr. Duryea, failed to appear to testify.
Washington dispatch reports Solicitor General Ben Butterworth will complete plans for tree planting in Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming as part of the Interstate Townsite company effort. The project, coordinated with the Department of Agriculture, aims to supply shade, ornamental, and fruit trees best suited to local soil and climate, with shipments starting next fall. Francis Grable of Omaha accompanies Butterworth, emphasizing practical knowledge to avoid failures and noting irrigation work will accompany the trees.
Special dispatch to The Run Newcastle June 29 reports Elliott and Coates arriving from Wagoner ranch. Elliott chased three rustlers Friday as they attempted to steal stock. they fired at him but did not hit. The stock was captured and the three men frightened the day herder away. Wagoner’s herd shows numerous brands with alterations.
A June 29 address signed by Rudolph Blankenburg and 136 others declares Senator Quay the central force behind corrupt political methods in Pennsylvania. It urges retirement of Quay and his lieutenants, cites a looted treasury, and demands honest leaders for state and city offices including treasurer and attorney general.
The constitution and by laws of the new Peoples party were made public today. Local clubs will be organized under a national East Stated meeting with a Sat session. Any citizen may join by signing and pledging support to the principles. Members who seek fusion with another party will be expelled.
The note describes a planned July start for a Union policy linked to Semmes. It mentions a method once popular a few years ago that proved satisfactory and would be revived for tribute checks.
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