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Newspaper

Cheyenne Weekly Sun

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1889

Page

6

Kilrain Arrives for Sullivan Fight in New Orleans Coverage

The Kilrain party arrives in New Orleans amid a large crowd. Kilrain appears in good condition at the Southern Athletic club and plans an exhibition sparring that evening. Betting on the Sullivan Kilrain bout runs high with headlines and vast local interest as fight details unfold.

New Orleans Kilrain 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 Queen and Crescent 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

Frenchman Frank Tremble Freed After Cronin Clamor

The Cronin suspect released after twenty hours confinement. Frank Tremble, a French ex-prisoner, emerged as a possible match for Patrick Cooney the fox. Tremble had separated from his wife and hinted at Clan na Gael links in a drink fueled remark.

Curiaco Cronin Patrick Cooney the Fox Frank Tremble Frank

Memorial in Fairmont Park A centennial plan

Governors of the original thirteen states conferred on a plan to commemorate 100 years of American independence. They seek Congress to reclaim the 1,000,000 loaned to the centennial commission in 1876 for a memorial in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. A committee will draft the bill.

Philadelphia Congress Centennial Commission Fairmont Park

Montana State Convention forms permanent organization

Movena Mont July The constitutional convention met at o clock and a permanent organization was effected with Hon W A Clark president W H Todd chief clerk G H Stanton enrolling clerk Sam Alexander sergeant at arms all democrats Seventy three of seventy five members answered roll call divided as follows Thirty nine democrats thirty republicans two scattering ram blanks of all kinds for sale at

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

Peace in Samoa treaty ends conflict in Apia

Advices report a peace treaty concluded between Ma taafa and 'Tamasasee in Apia. The Duluth dispatch mentions mob action and militia in Duluth, a Memphis murder by self harm, and a revolting crime in South Carolina, framing the Sa moan settlement as final. Sidney N Y locals note dated July 6.

Sidney Apia Mataafa Tamasasee

Windom ends public receptions for visits by card

Secretary Windom abandons public receptions and will only receive visitors by appointment card. He says he cannot give proper attention to department business while answering constant appeals from office seekers.

Windom WashingTon

Striking workers clash with police in Duteum riot leaves dead

In Duteum on July 6 fifteen hundred street employees struck and grew unruly this afternoon. They attacked police with stones and clubs, provoking police fire. Two strikers were killed and several dangerously wounded. Militia has been called out to restore order.

Sullivan Kilrain Duteum

Fiendish Brutality Shocks BisHorneville S C

In BisHorville South Carolina on Monday a young wife identified as Mrs Daniels was assaulted by six negroes led by Ned Williams. Her husband was beaten and the attackers kept her through the day and night. Five men were arrested as a lynching mood grows with a guard placed to calm tensions.

BisHorville S. C Daniels Ned Williams Pe Ees

Train Collision Near Kennedy Claims Two Lives

Early today a passenger and freight train on the New York Pennsylvania and Ohio line collided near Kennedy Jamestown. Both engines were destroyed as freight cars piled up and a smoker plowed through a baggage car. Charles Eisman engineer of the freight and Louis Wentz baggage master were killed while both firemen were injured.

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

Mexican press attacks on U S colored settlers scheme

Reports from Mexico City indicate strong press opposition to plans to settle colored emigrants from the United States in Mexico. California buyers have purchased Sonora's entire orange crop, while Chiapas follows Oaxaca by arresting journalists.

City of Mexico Galveston United States Mexico Sonora California Chiapa Coahuila

The Chicago Races at Washington Park

Attendance around 5000 with pleasant weather and good track. Two-year-olds race five-eighths mile: Marie Foster first, Jessica second, Lottie r third, time 1:02 4-5. Lillian Lindsay won the next, Swifter second, Amelia third, time 1:03. Three-quarters of a mile: Cattempt first, Elisia B second, Electricity third, time 1:15. Blessing won the next with Benson second and Cassandra third, time 1:15. Kaloola won the mile, Catalona second, Marchmath third, time 1:41 3-6. Mollie’s Last won the mile and an eighth, Castaway second, time 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 Rules Committee Proposes Convention Structure

The rules committee reported that judiciary panels will have twelve members, with seven executive and twenty five legislative members. About fifty committees will handle constitutional matters, and a seven member commission will go to Bismarck to divide territories. The convention will largely operate in commissions and met at 2 PM to ratify officers named by the Republican caucus.

Sioux Falls Committee On Rules Bismarck

Social Sensation In Ottawa Bride Of Finance Minister

Ottawa society buzzed as Hon. George E. Foster the finance minister arrived with a bride said to be the late Mrs Addie Chisholm formerly of Chicago. She was a temperance activist and editor of the Women’s Journal. Lawyers claim the Chicago divorce is invalid in Canada.

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

Cattle Diseases Circulation Signed by Secretary Rusk

Secretary Rusk today signed a circular of instructions to be sent to managers and agents of railroad and transportation outlining new cattle disease measures and reporting obligations.

Rusk Toeday

Circular on Contagious Cattle Disease and Texas Fever

The notice cites the act of May 20 to suppress contagious cattle diseases and restricts cattle transport beyond district limits. It requires separate feeding and watering, car disinfection, and regular cleaning. Inspectors will be appointed at key points to enforce the circular’s sanitary provisions.

Act of Congress

Telegraphic Ticks and Brief Personnel Moves

Local notes report Secreta Blaine arriving Avansta Maine then departing for Bar Harbor. Neil Burg ess actor badly burned by gas machine explosion and in critical condition. John C. Mathis named Assistant United States Attorney for the southern district of Illinois. Frank Hoyt Hoboken bank teller arrested for $18,000 defalcation. Nickalls wins final diamond sculls heat against C G Piotta. Stanhope E Blunt relieved from army small arms duties. Tasker Bliss named inspector of small arms and artillery practice.

Avansta A E.tenssur Lowdon Nickalls

Chicago Races at WastiIndon Park

Attendance 10,000 on a clear hot day. Bannoette won the mile for 3-year-olds with Ten ton in second and Blackburn in third, time 1 4344. Geraldine won the three quarters, Little Minch second, Joe Courtney third, time 1 14. Huntress took the Boulevard stakes mile and a quarter, Montrose second, Robin Hoad third, time 2 07. Dilemma won the 2-year-olds three quarters, Gracie M. second, Ellen Douglass third. Flood Tide won the mile with Wahsatch second and Unlucky third, time 1 51. Hindeocraft won the mile, Ed. Mack second, Once Again third, time 1 47.

Flood Tide Wahsatch Hindeocraft Ed. Mack

Racing Results from Manxmorut Meet

Weather pleasant with a dry track. Three-fourths mile Grimalde won in 1.16 with Forest Vina second and Fritz James third. Three-fourths mile Cayuga won in 1.18 with Ballart second and Flatbush third. Mile and one-quarter Faragon won in 2.134 with Tristian second and Inverwick third. Mile Madstone won in 1.434 with Brother Ban second and Biggonette third. Three-fourths mile King Hazer won in 1.16% with Burlington second and St. James third. Mile Longnight won in 1.44% with Sep ton 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 Afternoon Contest

The Boomerang reports the half mile running sweepstakes as the day’s excitement with Marquis leading early, Signal edging him at the finish, and Little Nell sweeping heats two and three to claim the top prize of 75 dollars. The event paid 75 50 25 with HH. Hanson’s Little Nell and Signal among top finishers. A cowboy race followed, a mile event with outfits weighing at least forty five pounds.

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

Prize Trumpets For Firemen's Tournament Winners

Two silver trumpets prize displayed in Zehner and Buechner jewelry window. They await inscription and will be awarded to the winners of the hook and ladder and hose contests in the firemen's tournament. Which teams will claim them?

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

Convicts Sentenced for Multiple Crimes Held for Joliet Penitentiary

Sheriff Martin and George East transported four convicts to Joliet penitentiary last week after the present term of court. 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

Society Gossip Tells Of Quiet Week And A June Wedding

Vanity Fair notes a cool week of social activity with gatherings by the Fortnightly club and Methodist ladies, a Kingman’s grave Fourth, and a Cheyenne guard display. The highlight was the Tuesday morning wedding of Miss Fuller to Chauncey Walker at the bride’s home with a wedding breakfast and 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

Tanner Addresses G A R Backs Pension Policy

Corporal Tanner spoke at Omaha to the G A R detailing his tenure as pension commissioner. He defended liberal interpretations of pension laws, noted daily mail volume, and recalled a Washington parade motto about the debt owed to soldiers who saved the Union. He thanked President Harrison for the appointment.

Tanner Omaha Grand Army Washington Pennsylvania Avenue Harrison

Notable Speech Fragments Attract Audience Amid Applause

The speaker recounts a chat with the president about continuing work at the old stand and shares a memoir like tale of a lengthy letter seeking relief for a widow. He jokes about forcing a supposed pathological link in an ongoing case with dramatic insistence and a count of ink.

Wyoming School District Bonds for Sale

Notice from School District No 9 Carbon County Wyoming inviting bids by the board of trustees at Saratoga for twenty bonds of 100 each at 8 percent interest over fifteen years. Bids due by noon July 18. bids under par not accepted. board may reject all. Directors F Hess and A R Covzens.

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

Schoolhouse Bid Notice Near Pine Bluffs

Sealed bids will be received for the building of a school house twelve miles south of Pine Bluffs. The board of trustees reserve the right to reject all or all bids. Bids to be opened June 29, 1889. Specifications may be seen at the store of Robert Jackson, Egbert, Wyo.

Pine Bluffs Board of Trustees Robert Jackson Egbert Wyo

Notice for Final Proof in Land Claim at Cheyenne

Land Office Cheyenne Wy announces Daniel F Scully will file final proof August 8 1890 at Cheyenne to establish settlement and cultivation on the northeast quarter of section 4 in township 12 north range 1 west. Witnesses William Boyer William Fallon Box Elder Col Therkle Yonsen Granite Canon and Martin Willadsen Granite Canon are named. Protest or challenges may be raised at the time with cross examination allowed. Evoar Wilson Register.

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

Geogre E Bristol of Fort Collins Colorado intends to make final desert land proof on claim for section 20 township a and range in Larimer county Colorado before the United States land office in Cheyenne Wyoming on July 28 190? He names witnesses Albert W Brims Jennie E Bristol Peter Goldsmith and Joseph Goldsmith all of Little Near 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 of Final Proof in Land Claim

Land Office at Cheyenne Wyoming dated June 1 likely notice of final proof by claimant Sever Ellingson for enty east half of northwest quarter and other details to be presented July 20 before the clerk and receiver at Cheyenne Witnesses named Donald MacPhee Robert Tait Bernold McDonald Isley and Walker D Ease protest or eligibility questions may be cross examined at the time and place by interested parties Epcar W Wilson Hegilator

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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