Three Weekly Sun Rate Shows Traffic Rise
The Union Pacific business is continually increasing and a careful calculation shows traffic is 20 percent higher now than at the same time last year.
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Union Pacific
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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1889
Page
12
Wyoming Statehood Aspiration Drives Visitor Conviction
Visitors to the territory depart convinced that Wyoming deserves statehood and that accelerating resource development would follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Letter-Writing Villain Warns Police Before Crimes
A notorious figure nicknamed Jack the Ripper writes to London police to announce his intent to commit crimes, claiming he fears they would miss the atrocity if he did not alert them first. The taunting communication highlights his desire for attention and control over the pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack the Ripper
London
Cheyenne and Northern construction expected soon
Surface indications and outcroppings suggest construction work will soon commence on the Cheyenne and Northern. Expectation builds around headquarters for a favorable consummation of the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern
Muldoon Denies Sullivan Slur Allegation From Interview
The trainer for champion Sullivan denies an alleged interview in which William Muldoon supposedly called Sullivan a thorough paced loafer. The exchange is dismissed as misrepresentation and not reflective of the champion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Muldoon
Sullivan
Dorsey Party Arrives, Boise City Welcomes Delegation
The Dorsey congressional party arrived last night in Boise City Idaho and were welcomed by a governor led committee. They were given the freedom of the convention floor and will spend today in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorsey
Boise City
Idaho
Shoup
Rail link between Union Pacific and Northwestern urged
Extending the Cheyenne and Northern by thirty miles would greatly increase traffic for both lines and help make the Cheyenne and Northern a paying route by capturing business currently going elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
Northwestern
Cheyenne and
Northern
Leader's letter spared from unjust vilification
Tuk Sun denounces anonymous communications used to attack individuals and notes the signature "Justice" suffices for the Leader's letter. He says no responsible paper will engage in such method of vilification.
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Tuk Sun
Lincoln named as American minister with Western cordiality
The London State describes Robert T. Lincoln as a typical American minister with the warmth of the West. He is tall with brown hair and blue eyes, earnest and honest in appearance, and aided socially by Mrs. Lincoln, noted for charm and tact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Robert T. Lincoln
West
West Virginia coal discovery impresses congressional visit
General Goff examined Jenny's stockade coal during a city visit and deemed it a superior coking coal with rich iron ore potential. He suggested the state could prosper from such resources. Burkington and Missouri is expanding its Broken Bow line toward the coal fields as Kilpatrick Brothers acquire 3000 acres and plan ovens for coke manufacturing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tink Ston
Burkfigton and
Missouri
Broken Bow
Kilpatrick Hrothers
Talmage Sermon Praises Bible Power and Mercy
The Forest Park Kansas Sunday school assembly heard Rev. T DeWitt Talmage describe the Bible as a living book, with no contradictions, and urge reading from Genesis to Revelation. He contrasted worldly indifference with divine mercy, urging repentance and faith in Christ to seek heaven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. DeWitt Talmage
Forest Park
Kan
Talmage
Hamlet
Witch of
Edor
Lady Macbeth
Jezebel
Thomas Carlyle
Ezekiel
Christ
Calvary
Bethlehem
God
City of Mercy
Josie
Wittibell
Eueb
Preacher Draws Crowds With Fiery Hellfire Sermon Night
A powerful preacher urged salvation calling listeners to leave darkness for light and emancipation. He warned of judgment after death as an audience lingered after the moving sermon and hymn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Jesus
Still Skulking Behind Wordy Peck in Leader Critique
The Leader editor is accused of cowardly behavior by attacking William Wordy Peck through insinuation rather than direct charges. The piece contends Peck sought office under Cleveland, attacked a Republican delegate candidate, and acted as a tool of Democrats for years. It accuses the Leader’s backers of dishonesty and urges disclosure of who hires the so called disreputable worker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leader
William Wordy Peck
Peck
Cleveland
Delegate
Sugar trust accused of hoarding to corner supply
The New York Press condemns the sugar trust and sugar refiners for hoarding sugar to force a corner. It cites the Mills tariff episode and contrasts labor pleas for iron and steel with Breckinridge and Havemeyer pushing an 80 percent sugar duty, framing the Mills tariff bill as a历史 blunder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar Trust
New York
Congress
Ways and Means Committee
Mills
Breckenridge
Havemeyer
Idaho convention approves larger legislature plan
The Idaho convention debated legislative size, first keeping twelve senators and twenty four representatives, then increasing to eighteen senators and thirty six representatives. It allows growth to twenty four senators and sixty representatives and sets biennial session cost at 1600 dollars. Claggett proposes triennial sessions and the grant of power to schedule them every three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Claggett
State enacts anti trust measure inspired by Midwest statutes
The act declares all contracts and collusions between capable parties illegal and void, mirroring the Iowa Missouri and Kansas approaches. It targets combinations and understandings intended to restrain trade or commerce and seeks to curb unlawful agreements through legal enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Missouri
Kansas
Quoted text on limiting production and market control
The passage defines a purpose to limit or regulate production and quantity of a commodity by mining or manufacturing. It states aims to enhance or regulate market prices, prevent free competition, and restrict the production or sale of such articles or commodities.
West Virginia Central aide to President earns 8000 a year
Emmons Biarne, engaged to Chicago heiress Miss Anita McCormick, has a salary of 8000 dollars annually as assistant to President Davis of the West Virginia Central railway company. Miss McCormick is described as very rich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmons Biarne
Anita McCormick
Chicago
President Davis
West Virginia Central Railway Company
Ready Made Constitution At North Dakota Convention
A proposed complete constitution for North Dakota draws on state charters and features from many sources. It excludes Wisconsin style uniform taxation and limits on non resident taxes, grants legislative power over rail rates, creates a court impeachment system, restricts supreme court to three judges, and bans female suffrage. The house and senate sizes, biennial sessions, veto override, liquor licensing control, and school fund rules are outlined, with homestead and foreign corporation provisions. Supporters expect broad discussion and likely adoption with few changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
North Dakota
Wisconsin
Senate
Supreme Court
District Court
Justices of the Peace
House of Representatives
United States
Too Much Whine From The New York Herald
The item notes a playful jab at The New York Herald and The New York Times with a mention of a Cheyenne satellite edition, suggesting light gossip about media personalities and regional quirks. It hints at the whimsical tension between competing papers and a possible out of joint timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald
New York
Land Office Receives UP Payment for Cow Lands
The Cheyenne land office was rancher yesterday by the payment of $17,000 made by the Union Pacific on account of their recent purchase of cattle lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne Land Office
Union Pacific
Sullivan's boodle and dog collar belt shocker in New York
John L. Sullivan claims a $20 000 stake from Cridge after the Kilrain fight and seizes the belt. He plans to melt the belt into a mass and distribute diamonds to friends while inviting Jem Smith to a California bout under Marquis of Queensberry rules. Backers share the remaining winnings with the New York Illustrated News and Jim Wakely and Charlie Johnston receiving portions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John L. Sullivan
Cridge
Sullivan
Elite Gazette
Richard K. Fox
Wakely
Cridge’s
Middleton
Broadway
Jim Wakely
Brooklyn
Charlie Johnston
Johnson
Jake Kilrain
Richburg
Miss
Lamley
Jem Smith
America
Marquis of Queensberry
California Athletic Club
Newe
Jim Wakeley
Bill Muldoon
Indians Signatures Roll At Cheyenne Agency Council
The Cheyenne River Agency reports about 275 signatures on the rolls as Major Randall guards the documents before the departure to Slanting Rock. A hostile faction led by Hump faces offers and a second council heard Gov Foster and General Crook pledge protection for signers, likely aiding turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne River Agency
Cak
Cheyenne
Randall
Crow Creek
Hump
Foster
General Crook
Poerry
The Sooners Must Go Ruling Shocks Oklahoma
The land office decision ousting those who entered Oklahoma before noon April 22 creates excitement across the state. About two hundred men lined up to file on claims, with many seeking to challenge entries by earlier occupants. The Guthrie dispute over 760 town lots may test the ruling’s reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sooners
Gurmiz
Oklahoma
Land Office
Guthrie
Fatal Wreck Killing Miss Oppenheimer Near Harmony
Miss Oppenheimer, a prominent Alleghany society belle and merchant’s daughter, died in Harmony when a wagon with four other ladies was struck by a train. The frightened horse dumped them over an embankment. she was thrown between cars and killed instantly. Two companions were seriously injured. one escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piersnurg
Miss Oppenheimer
Hebrew Society
Allenhany
Harmony
Notable Dignitaries Visit Elleworth With Senator Hall
An influential group led by Secretary Blaine and M Royston spent the day in Elleworth as guests of Senator Hall returning home this evening. The train fireman on the party’s Maine Central trip was Sama G Blaine Sr who has now made four trips in that role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
Lroman
M. Royston
Elleworth
Senator Hall
Sama G. Blaine, Sr
Maine Central Road
Mosevell Displeases Civil Service Action
The civil service commission expresses dissatisfaction with the current administration and vows to remonstrate against the course pursued, led by Commissioner Rosevelt in a formal response to the administrative actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasttiscron
Civil Service Commission
Pepes
Rosevelt
Eracaen
Colorado Floods Strain Denver Rail Lines
Heavy rainfall drenched Denver and statewide areas last night causing street flooding and damaged cellars. Rail lines suffered delays as Santa Fe and Rio Grande trains were washed out between Denver and Pueblo, with repair crews expected to restore service by tomorrow.
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Denver
Colo
Santa Fe
Here
Pueblo
Denver, Texas
Fort Worth
Union Pacific
Uiling
Midland
Counterfeiting Scandal Rumor Hits Treasury Officials
A Washington report claims a conspiracy within the Treasury Bureau of Engraving and Printing to print government notes and flood the economy with counterfeit money. Treasury officers deny knowledge, while a Star note flags possible links to recent arrests of Nelson Briggs’s gang and perfect silver certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sar
The
Treasury
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Associated Press
Treasury Department
Star
Nelson Briggs
Dayton
Ang
Boulanger Faces Loss of Civil Rights in Senate Court
Paris July 23 The Republique Francaise reports a senate court committee is preparing an order that would strip General Boulanger Count Dillon and Henry Rochefort of all civil and political rights for failing to respond to a trial summons. The measure would bar them from election to office and expose their French property to seizure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boulanger
Paris
The
Republique Francaise
Senate Court
General Boulanger
Count Dillon
Henry Rochefort
France
W C T U Conference Denounces Licenses as Criminal
The interstate W C T U conference at Monstats Lake Park Maryland ends five day session. Resolutions press abstinence and prohibition, urge one moral standard, and call withholding the ballot from virtuous women worse than treason for homes ruined by the saloon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monstats Lake Park
Paper Bells and Cannon From Paper Invention
A 1864 French inventor proposed churches and cathedrals with bells painted on paper and a train of artillery also made of paper. The article highlights paper building as versatile for surfaces, width rolls, weather stability, moisture, waterproofing, sound dampening, and fire resistance with possible asbestos or chemical treatments.
Nutmegs and mace the dried fruit kernel and trade notes
The article explains nutmeg origins and processing from East Indies trees, detailing mace outer covering and shell stages. It mentions Penang nutmegs with description of colors and textures. The piece also lists a mixed cattle and canal outfit for sale near Denver and a Colorado Springs address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Indies
Penang
Denver
Batate
Colorado Springs
Colo
Un Bionics for Sale Across Various Kinds
Local listing offers a range of bionic devices and assistive technologies for sale. Items include prosthetic components and related equipment suitable for mobility and rehabilitation. Buyers are urged to contact the seller for specifications and pricing.
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