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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1891
Page
7
A fragment notes a moment when Fedlam announced something to the audience, describing a brief interval of forty five minutes and a notable moment in the proceedings. Names and details are incomplete.
A jury found Fillebrown not guilty of murder after an eight day trial. Foreman Morris read the verdict at 11 pm and the courtroom erupted in applause. The boy and his father embraced amid tears while supporters and reporters read the news at midnight.
Commissions issued finalize governor's staff and regimental ranks. Adjt Gen Frank A Stitzer is brigadier general, Inspector Gen John W Meldrum colonel, Judge Advocate Gen John C Baird colonel, Adjt Gen W G Shapcott major, Aide Frank Mondell captain, Aide Carrol H Parmelee captain. Regimental officers include De Forest Richards as colonel, H E Christmas lieutenant colonel, John T Martin major. Regimental staff feature Surgeon Major Ceton Barkwell, First Asst Surgeon Park Hollanys captain, Second Asst Surgeon Wm P Dillingham first lieutenant, Chaplain Robert H Lawrence captain, Adjt Samuel Slaymaker first lieutenant, QM R S Woodruff first lieutenant. Other governor aides to be named.
A mining man from California spent days in the Gold Hill country and inspected the camp. He found the camp dirty and wet in places but satisfied by the ore testing and believes Gold Hill will become the greatest mining camp in the west.
The Rock Springs railroad yard is in peak condition with straightened tracks new connections to old timber removed and ties replaced. A new passing track has been laid through the yard leaving it cleared and improved overall.
The lawyers petition Judge Scott to relocate the case to a new venue. He arranged months ago to bring his family here and plans to return east after this term.
A tragic incident leaves nineteen people dead in a single moment, with bystanders shocked and investigators launched. Early reports describe a fatal collapse or crush as crowds react in fear. Authorities coordinate emergency response and search for witnesses.
An Erie Railroad express at Ravenna Ohio collided with a fast freight while at a station. Nineteen people were killed and twelve injured as the train carriages and locomotive plowed into the rear of the passenger train. Fire followed wreckage and a morgue was set up with graphic scenes and difficult identifications.
A Ravenna report cites Superintendent Mattison stating the accident resulted from passenger crew carelessness. Conductor Boynton led the train. his son, rear flagman, leaned against the rear coach delaying stop. Willie Kane of Corning, a glass blower, was found with $300 intended as a surprise for his widow mother, but he died in the crash.
J H McConnell superintendent of motive power for Union Pacific reviews trip results with President Dillon and Vice President Clark. Omaha to Ogden main line in first class condition, Denver and Cheyenne shops at full capacity, car shop near start of operation, no staff changes planned, power improving with work steady since March. By September or October power will be ready for all incoming work.
The new high school shows plaster on walls in several rooms, roofing nearing completion, chimneys up, and the building frame nearly topped. Door and window frames are in place, with interior work becoming the main focus.
The Clipper reports that strawberries thrive in Lander with several bed owners proving daily potential earnings. Berry tourist Mr Amoretti predicts profits of about 200 dollars per season from a fifty foot by fifty foot bed.
In a city store a theft occurred when a customer distracted staff and a companion allegedly helped remove $8000 worth of diamonds. The tray was thrown under the counter as the pair entered the rear of the shop. Police investigate a possible accomplice inside the customer group.
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