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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1890
Page
8
Jailer Joe Miller returns from Ostego Kansas with a wild report of closed saloons yet thriving original package sales. He claims hotels drug stores groceries and dry goods stores partitioned rooms to sell the contraband, and streets crowded with drunken men pockets heavy with original packages.
An official copy of Wyoming's admission bill as passed by Congress and signed by the president has been forwarded to Governor Warren by the state department at Washington.
Bishop Talbot will return from Sundance and Newcastle and at 8 p m Thursday evening administer the apostolic rite of confirmation and preach. He will be assisted by Rev John E Sulger and Rev James. The public is invited. The bishop arrived in Cheyenne last evening over the Cheyenne and Northern.
County commissioners near completion of registrar appointments under the new election law. Judges to be named today. Republican and Democrat pairings listed by district include Eugene Caldwell and J. J. Wilson in District 1, Frank Bond and J. A. Breckens in District 2, Louis Kirk and Warren Richardson Sr. in District 3, and others across districts 4 through 16 with names such as James Adams, A W Haygood. J C Gilland, Robert Jackson. J Cummings, Donald McPhee. Donald Clark. C H Edwards, Wim Clay. William Booker, Frank Foss. Mose Tom Hunton. Duncan Grant, M Johnston. James Whitney Jr., M Lucas. and J F Rocho, J J Hauphoff.
Ester Morris, first woman appointed as a justice of the peace in Wyoming, recalled from the New York Tribune. In pioneer times weapon conflicts were common. her motherly advice calmed two young men with bowie knives and pistols. She earned the nickname old Jedge Morris for dealing with violent offenders.
A regular westbound passenger train struck a broken rail at Pincheon early this morning. the express car left the track and baggage car overturned. Four coaches and dining and sleeping cars derailed while No 4 passenger train carried most passengers into town by 3:30 pm. A Denver dispatch reports a separate UP flyer derailment near Carbon Wyoming with no injuries and $15000 damage.
A narrator describes a hillside garden near a temple in Japan with a mossy waterfall, arched bridge, iris and azalea scenes, stone monuments, and pine and plum trees. The space blends natural landscape with crafted borders, ending at a temple shrine and a water-filled bath setup fed by bamboo conduits.
A historical anecdote recalls General Dix drafting a bold dispatch threatening punishment for flag desecration and seizing a revenue cutter. After consultations with the Attorney General and President Buchanan, Dix hesitated but the dispatch was ultimately not sent, shaping public reaction and memory of the episode.
A Cassels Saturday Journal profile extols Lancashire women as rosy and robust in Sundays off wash days. It notes their open air work in mines shapes endurance, modest conduct, and ability to defend themselves in public, while adapting dresses for freedom of movement and safety.
An article notes that people in this country live longer than in Europe, with mortality rates of 18 per 1000 per year here versus 20 in England and 26 in Germany. The figures highlight higher longevity locally and higher death rates abroad.
A white mulberry tree in Newton near Levi Yoder’s residence reportedly emits puffing smoke from various parts of the tree. Crowds gather as locals debate the phenomenon while some residents express fear and propose leaving town.
A historical note describes Miss Johanna Baker as a Greek tutor in Iowa who began at age sixteen and later held a position tied to a fifteen to seventeen year period, reflecting a long association with the Uneak professor scene.
A fragmented, garbled passage discusses torment and strategy, mentioning an alme and a sir. It hints at fear, wealth, and heartache within a cryptic, poetic frame. The text is disjointed and difficult to parse for a clear news item or event.
An injured narrator recounts hiring a typist named Gertrude from London who proved capable yet troubling. The tale frames workplace tension as the clerk grows restless and silent, prompting concern from the employer about a hidden issue and possible trouble at home.
In a unfolding domestic crisis a husband recalls a chaotic morning as his wife hesitates over a crucial decision. A letter from Mrs Johnson appears, revealing tensions and a rush of visitors, culminating in a dramatic scene on the stairs and a decisive personal note read later at the office.
A Lady's Home Journal note advises that a young baby should spend most of its time asleep and not be awakened for visits or play. It recommends placing the crib to avoid disturbance, avoiding beds, using a mosquito net in summer, and ensuring a long nap morning and afternoon until age two.
A historical passage outlines tadpole development from tail and gills to legs and a frog. It notes the removal of the beak like mouth part, tail and organs being absorbed, and the heart changing as tissues form into a mature amphibian.
Trade marks are described as ancient, with references suggesting early use by Obloa. The text notes marks existed long before modern registries, signaling identity and value across early trade networks.
A lyrical account depicts Adam and Eve’s union as a mythic wedding moment. The piece blends natural imagery with biblical references, portraying a sacred ceremony where birds hush the world and the first couple joins in a timeless pledge watched by angels.
An anecdote from the Austin Slakesman critiques the practice of allowing ministers and doctors to officiate or attend various public events including funerals and violent cases. The piece jokes about officials being called to preside over deaths and to comment on the lives of those involved, noting the mixed reactions of crowds and the reliability of these figures.
A Tokyo Letter describes a bustling scene with small items and peculiar devices, noting tiny tools and compact homes. It mentions traders charging foreigners about half to original prices and comments on the behavior of dealers and a unique national character.
A garbled excerpt describes a boast about champagne and milk as favored drinks of rich figures like the Astors and Jay Gould. The fragment hints at a social scene among prominent financiers and their tastes, though specifics are unclear.
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