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Newspaper

Cheyenne Weekly Sun

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1889

Page

14

Kilrain Arrives in New Orleans for Sullivan Showdown

Kilrain and party reached New Orleans amid a lively crowd and police escort. Kilrain appeared in good condition and ready, with Mitchell asserting strong form. rumors of trap or poor health were dismissed. A private bout and public events are planned at the Southern Gymnastic club and St. Charles area ahead of Monday’s scheduled fight.

Kilrain New Orleans Queen and Crescent Mississippi Tennessee Denver St. Charles Peece Alabama Baltimore St. Charles Hotel Southern Gymnastic Club New Orlean Jan Wbeden Pony Moore Sullivan Southern Athletic Club Frank Stevenson William M. Harding Mike Donovan Dennis Butler Pearly Station Jake Kilrain Charles Mitchell London Mitchell John Joe Royce Kilramn Gmnasium Tri Cincinnati Jem Smith Associated Press Joe Roche St. Charles Avenue Carrollton Dominick McCaffrey

French Ex-Prisoner Frank Tremble Linked to Cronin Case

The Cronin suspect released after twenty hours confinement. a Frenchman named Frank Tremble, recently separated from his wife, explained his remarks about Cronin while intoxicated. Police had suspected a link to Clan-na-Gael conspiracy based on his statements.

Curiaco Cronin Patrick Cooney the Fox Frank Tremble Frank

Hemarkabie Scheme for Centennial Memorial in Fairmount Park

Governors of the original states met to plan a fitting observance of 100 years of American Independence. They propose Congress return the 1,000,000 loaned to the Centennial Commission in 1876, then used to erect a memorial in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. A committee was appointed to draft the required bill.

Philadelphia Congress Centennial Commission Fairmont Park

Montana State Constitutional Convention Reports Officers

The Montana state constitutional convention met at Mont. Movena at 10 oclock and formed a permanent organization. Hon. W. A. Clark was chosen president, W. H. Todd chief clerk, G. H. Stanton enrolling clerk, Sam Alexander sergeant at arms. Seventy three of seventy five members answered roll call. thirty nine Democrats, thirty Republicans, two scattering.

Montana Movena Mont W. A. Clark W. H. Todd G.H. Stanton Sam Alexander Arma

Peace in Samoa Treaty Ends Hostilities in Apia

Advices reach Sidney N. W. July 6 indicating a peace treaty has been concluded in Apia between Ma taafa and 'Tamasasee. The report mentions a mob in Duluth, a militia callout, and violent crimes in Memphis and South Carolina, but confirms a pacific agreement in Samoa.

Sidney Apia Mataafa Tamasasee

Windom Ends Public Receptions for Visitors by Card

Secretary Windom has abandoned public receptions and will receive visitors by card only. He says he cannot give proper attention to department business while listening to appeals of office-seekers.

Windom WashingTon

Street Strike Tragedy as Police Fire on Rioting Workers

In Duteum fifteen hundred street employees struck last week and turned violent this afternoon clashing with police. They pelted officers with stones and clubs, prompting police to open fire. Two strikers were killed and several wounded, with the militia summoned to restore order.

Duteum

Brutal assault on young wife in BisHorville South Carolina

A mob reports that Mrs Daniels was assaulted by six men led by Ned Williams three miles from town on Monday. Her husband was beaten and driven away. Five suspects were in custody as the town fears lynching and a guard is posted to maintain order.

BisHorville S. C Daniels Ned Williams Pe Ees

Fatal train collision near Kennedy on New York Central line

Early today a passenger and freight train on the New York Pennsylvania and Ohio railroad collided near Kennedy Jamestown. Both engines were demolished. freight cars piled up. a smoker vehicle pushed through a baggage car. Charles Eisman engineer and Louis Wentz baggage master were killed and both firemen injured.

Jamestown N. Y New York, Pennsyvania and Ohio Railroad Kennedy Charles Eisman Louis Wentz

Mexican press attacks US colored emigrant settlement scheme

Reports from Mexico City via Galveston dated July 6 describe fierce editorial attacks on a government plan to settle colored emigrants from the United States in Mexico. Separately, California buyers have purchased the entire orange crop of Sonora and Chiapas authorities arrest journalists following Coahuila’s example.

City of Mexico Galveston United States Mexico Sonora California Chiapa Coahuila

The Chicago Races at Washington Park

At Washington Park on a pleasant day with 5000 in attendance the track felt fast. Two-year-olds ran five-eighths with Marie Foster first Jessica second Lottie r third in 1:02 4 5. Lillian Lindsay won three-quarters with Swifter second Amelia third in 1:03. Cattempt led three-quarters with Elisia B second Electricity third in 1:15. Blessing won a three-quarters heat with Benson second Cassandra third in 1:15. Litthke Minch captured the mile and a sixteenth with Champagne Charley second Sher wood third in 1:45 1 6. Kaloola topped the mile with Catalona second Marchmath third in 1:41 3 6. Mollie's Last won the mile and an eighth with Castaway second in 1:56.

Chicago Washington Park Marie Foster Jessica Lottier Lillian Lindsay Swifter Amelia Cattempt Elisia Electricity Blessing Benson Cassandra Litthke Minch Champagne Charley Sherwood Kaloola Catalona Marchmath Mollie's Castaway

Sioux Falls Convention Rules Report Ratifies Officers

The rules committee met and prepared its report. Each judiciary committee will have twelve members with seven executive and twenty five legislative members. A seven member commission to go to Bismarck to divide territories was recommended. The convention will work largely in commission and met at 2 PM to ratify officers named by the Republican caucus.

Sioux Falls Committee On Rules Bismarck

Ottawa social sensation greets minister Foster with Chicago bride

In Ottawa July reports mark the arrival of Hon George E Foster finance minister with a bride identified as the late Mrs Addie Chisholm of Chicago. The former Mrs Chisholm, once editor of the Women’s Journal, was well known in Ottawa temperance circles. Lawyers claim the divorce is null in Canada.

Canada Ottawa Ont George E. Foster Addie Chisholm Chicago Rs. Foster Women's Journal

Cattle Disease Circular Signed By Secretary Rusk

Secretary Rusk signed a circular of instructions issued to railroad and transportation managers and agents concerning Amaimet cattle diseases. The directive aims to standardize disease control measures across lines and ensure rapid reporting and containment.

Rusk Toeday

Cattle Transport Rules Under Texas Fever Act

The notice cites the May 20 act to suppress contagious diseases among domestic animals and restricts cattle shipments beyond the district. It requires separate feeding and watering for cattle and disinfecting cars at unload points. Inspectors will be placed at key points to enforce the sanitary regulations.

Act of Congress

Telegraphic Ticks Avansta and Bar Harbor Movements

Brief notes from various places report Secretar Blaine arriving at Avansta Maine then leaving for Bar Harbor. Miscellany items include actor Burgess burned by gas explosion in New Jersey and a Hoboken bank teller arrest for an $18,000 defalcation. Diamond sculls final heat sees Nickalls defeat Piotta while military officials shuffle inspector roles at army headquarters.

Avansta A E.tenssur Lowdon Nickalls

Chicago Races at WastiIndon Park

Attendance near 10,000 as clear hot weather kept the track fast. Bannoette won the mile for 3-year-olds with Ten ton second and Blackburn third in 1:43.44. Geraldine took the three-quarters with Little Minch second and Joe Courtney third in 1:14. Boulevard stakes for all ages, a mile and three quarters, Huntress won Montrose second Robin Hoad third in 2:07. Dilemma led the two-year-olds through a three-quarters in 1: ring. Flood Tide captured the mile and one sixteenth with Wahsatch second Unlucky third in 1:51. Hindeocraft won the mile and one sixteenth with Ed. Mack second Once Again third in 1:47.

Flood Tide Wahsatch Hindeocraft Ed. Mack

Horse Race Recap From Manxmorut Meet

Weather pleasant and track dry but lumpy. Grimalde won three-fourths mile in 1.16 with Forest Vina second. Cayuga took three-fourths mile in 1.18, Ballart second, Flatbush third. Faragon won mile and a quarter in 2.134, Tristian second, Inverwick third. King Hazer led three-fourths mile in 1.16 with Burlington second. Longnight won mile in 1.44 with Septon second and Mermesse third.

Manxmorut Grimalde Forest Vina Fritz James Cayuga Ballart Flatbush Faragon Tristian Inverwick Madstone Brother Ban Biggonette King Hazer Burlington St. James Longnight Septon Mermesse

Laramie Races Highlight Half Mile Sweepstakes

The Boomerang reports a lively first day in Laramie with a half mile running sweepstakes. Marquis led early, Signal edged him to win heat one by nose, then Little Nell dominated heats two and three. Prizes were 75, 50, and 25 dollars. Cowboy race followed, a mile run with full outfit minimum weight of 45 pounds.

Laramie Marquis Signal Little Nell Hanson al Shore Fisher J. Smith Bill Sykes

Prize Trumpets For Firemen Tournament Winners

Two silver trumpets prize displayed in Zehner Buechner window awaiting inscriptions for the winners of the hook and ladder and hose contests at the firemen's tournament. Which teams will claim the prizes remains to be decided.

Zehner & Buechner

Picnic Gatherings Among Settlers Across Mountain Camps

Several families on the Chug rusticated at Iron Mountain under the trees. At Green Mountain the families of Donald McFee Lannon and others had a pleasant picnic party. There was a picnic gathering of the settlers on the Sabille and everyone had a good time.

Iron Mountain Green Mountain Donald McFee Lannon Sabille

Four Convicts Shipped to Joliet Penitentiary

Sheriff Martin and George East escorted four convicts to Joliet penitentiary last week. The men were convicted and sentenced during the current term of court for forgery robbery horse stealing and burglary. Frank Wilder alias Frank Miller received two years for forgery. Edward Jenks four years for robbery. Alai Schueger three years for horse stealing. Thomas Sullivan four years for burglary.

Martin George East Joliet Penitentiary Frank Wilder Frank Miller Edward Jenks Alai Schueger Thomas Sullivan

Social Life of Denver Society in Fortnightly Gathers

Vanity Fair notes a quiet week of cooling social events in Denver with the Fortnightly club at Mrs J C Baird and papers on Virginia settlement and slavery. Tennis doubles crown Mrs Abbott and Hebard, a Cheyenne club dinner, a Fourth of July picnic to Kingman’s grave, and a wedding breakfast for Miss Fuller and Chauncey Walker with a Denver honeymoon.

J. C. Baird Frances Hale T. B. Hicks Virginia J. J. Jeffrey F. E. Addams Methodist Church Walker Baxter Mr. Abbott Grace Hebard Dr. Stevens Abbott Lockwood Hebard Brooks Freeborn Force Carey Warren Breckens Johnson New York Joslin Denver Miss Hellman Bessie Smith Major Shannon Cheyenne Club Seventeenth Street J. B. Thomas Kingman Miss Fuller Chauncey Walker Miss Tuttle Dupo

Pension Chief Tanner Voices Liberal View at Omaha Campfire

Corporal Tanner gave a spirited talk before the G A R in Omaha. He noted heavy mail volume as pension commissioner and defended careful spending while reflecting on the debt to soldiers who saved the Union. He recalled meeting President Harrison who urged candor and continued service.

Tanner Omaha Grand Army Washington Pennsylvania Avenue Harrison

Addressing the Commons and a Booming Letter

The speaker recounts a conversation with the president about removal from office and a thick letter requesting relief for a widow. He notes his readiness to proceed with business and jokes about making a pathological connection with ink if needed.

School District Bonds for Sale in Saratoga Wyoming

Bids for twenty coupon bonds of 100 dollars each with 8 percent interest and a fifteen year term will be received by the board of trustees of school district No. 9 Carbon county Wyoming at Saratoga up to noon July 18. Bids not at par not entertained and the board may reject any bid. F. Hess Director A R Covzens Clerk 9-20 gt

Saratoga Carson County Wyo Board of Trustees Carbon County Wyoming F. Hess A. R. Covzens

Sealed bids for Pine Bluffs school house project opened

To Centra bids are invited for building a school house twelve miles south of Pine Bluffs. The board reserves the right to reject all bids. Bids will be opened June 29, 1889. Specifications may be seen at Robert Jackson store in Egbert, Wyoming.

Pine Bluffs Board of Trustees Robert Jackson Egbert Wyo

Notice of final proof for Daniel F Scully lands

Land Office Cheyenne Wyoming announces Daniel F Scully seeks final proof for the en 4 sec 10 t 12n re v. August 8 1890 before Register Evoar Wilson in Cheyenne. Witnesses: William Boyer William Falloon Box Elder Col Therke Yonsen Granite Cannon Martin Willadsen Granite Cannon. Protest or cross-examination opportunity provided at the time and place.

Cheyenne Wyoming Servor Daniel F. Scully William Boyer Wiliam Falloon Box Elder Therkle Yonsen Martin Willadsen Interior Department Evoar Wilsox, Register

Desert Land Final Proof Notice for Publication

Notice is hereby given that Gee E Bristol of Fort Collins Colorado intends to make final proof on his desert land claim No on section 20 in township a n et a before the register and Receiver at Cheyenne Wyoming on Monday the 2th day of July law He names witnesses Albert W Brimas Jennie E Bristol Peter Goldsmith Joseph Goldsmith of Little Horn Wyoming

United States Land Ozrica Cheyenne Wyo Gee. E. Bristel Fort Collins Larimer County Colorado Albert W. Hriams Jennie E Bristol Peter Golsemth Joseph Goldsmith Little Hear Edgar

Notice for Publication Land Claim Cheyenne Wy

Notice from the land office Cheyenne Wy dated June 1 announces final proof for Sever Ellingson for the nw1 20 t16n r ow. July 20 is the proof date before the Baker and Receiver in Cheyenne. Witnesses listed include Donald MacPhee Robert Tait Bernold McDonald Isle of Wy Walker D. ease. Protestors may cross examine and present rebuttal evidence per Interior Department rules.

Baeer Cheyenne Wyo Sever Ellingson Witneses Donald MacPhee Roert Tait Bernold Mc Donal Isley, Wy Walker D Heyenne Interior Department Epcar Wilson Heglater

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