Wyoming Moves Toward Statehood with Constitutional Convention
Governor Francis E. Warren calls a July 2 election to choose 55 delegates for a Cheyenne convention on September 2 to frame a Wyoming constitution. Delegates apportioned by county and designed to meet Congress’s statehood terms, with ratification set for November 5 and explicit rules for delegate eligibility and duties.
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Water for Sundance Incorporation Filed
Articles of incorporation for the Sun dance water supply company were filed with Secretary Shannon. The firm aims to supply Sundance residents with water and to hold water rights, with capital stock at 40,000 shares of 1 each. Trustees for the first year are Todd M. Pettigrew, W. S. Mets, J. L. Stotts, Henry Keets and J. F. Summers. The Moorcraft Ranch company charter was filed to engage in ranch operations, land irrigation, cattle and horse trading, and related acts, with 2,500 shares of 1 each. First-year trustees: Stocks Millar, James Millar, and George B. Thomas.
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Sundance
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Moorcraft Ranch Company
Pain Balm Ad From A Cleared Up Chinaman
A Los Angeles druggist recalls a Chinaman who bought Chamberlain's Pain Balm for a shoulder sprain. The customer returned swinging his arms like an Indian club and praised the balm, saying it makes him feel plenty good. Sold by B B Javid and all druggists.
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Accused Man Pat Cleary Dies After Mob Attack
In Lixconn Nel on June 4, Pat Cleary, jailed on a serious case, reportedly broke jail and was rescued. Citizens from this and Slisworth county then seized him and moved him to a railroad bridge where he died in the ensuing incident.
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Cattle Receipts Diminish at Cutile Market
June 4 sale at Cabcisco reports cattle receipts of 7 400 with prices slipping about 10 cents. Beeves bring around 5 4.50, electors at 93.40 to 4.20, stackers and feeders range 2.40 to 3.60. Texas cattle noted at 1.85 to 3.50.
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Cabcisco
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Fake wedding swindle ends in jail and shock to widow
James Graham, released from a 30 day sentence for petit larceny, swindled Mrs. Annie Maggie Smith of Cheyenne by posing as a wealthy farmer and arranging a sham marriage with her. A man named Birmingham, likely an alias, officiated. Graham collected about 10 dollars before fleeing. Authorities pursue both men and warn of further charges.
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Peterson
Greeley
Eddy Street
Fifteenth
Sixteenth
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Kelly
Chicago
Mr. Birmingham
Birmingham
Cheyenne
Hirmingham
John Moran
Jenks and Holyoke
Moran
Milwaukkee Railroad reelects Miller and directors
The Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul railroad held its annual meeting in Roswell Miller was re-elected president, with the manager and other officers also returned. A plan to refund outstanding bonds into a 100 year four percent mortgage was approved. Joseph L. Colby declined reelection as president. Charles Colby and Charles Dyer of Milwaukee and Colgate Hoyt of New York filled vacancies.
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Roswell Miller
Colby
Henry Spencer
Mellon
Ana Charles L. Colby
Charles Dyer
Milwaukee
Colgate Hoyt
New York
Joseph L. Colby
Charles Colby
Samoan conference yields German English acceptance on Passos plan
After the seventh plenary session in Berlin the American commission reported to Secretary Blaine that Germany and Britain accepted the Passos proposals. Indemnity for Germany and Samoan rights to levy import duties were affirmed, along with Blaine's amendments on Internal Samoan policy.
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Berlin
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Reverend Seeks Back Salary From Parish
Rev J A Antrim former rector of St George's church sues the parish for back salary and commission totaling nearly $2,000. He says he earned the money by hard work and has exhausted all efforts to obtain it, and will pursue legal remedies.
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Cole
Jane
J. A. Antrim
St. George's Church
City panel probes 1888 irrigation bill and park dealings
An investigation is ordered into an irrigation ordinance dispute at the city park based on a May 1888 bill for 32 dollars charged to Captain Humphrey. Councilman Altman leads, alleging livery and other city charges. Miller defends, noting mayor's instruction. A three-man committee is appointed.
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Riner
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DIDO's Letter Reports London Lecture and Supper
In a June 1 1889 entry Dido recounts the third Ragan course lecture titled London. George W. Baxter hosts a small supper for friends afterward with dining room decor dominated by yellow and wild flowers used by the hostess in a new departure.
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Mera
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Brutal murder shocks Montgomery as elderly man slain at home
Lewis Hugh aged seventy five is killed in his southern Montgomery County residence. Three colored men are arrested on suspicion after intruders enter at midnight, firing at Hugh and wounding his 12 year old grandson who survives. The attackers steal Hugh's money from a chest and trunk.
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Ala
Lewis Hugh
Hugh
California Supreme Court Grants New Trial In Bowers Case
The California Supreme Court orders a new trial for Dr. J Milton Bowers who was convicted of murdering his wife by phosphorus. The court notes no evidence showed Bowers possessed phosphorus and suggests the victim's death may have stemmed from self infliction. The case linked to a homicide of Henry Benhayon and a disputed confession by Benhayon in which Bowers was named innocent. A book agent, John A Dimmig, faced trial twice for Benhayon’s murder but was acquitted amid conflicting expert opinions on the confession.
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Archie Snow
Miss Wane
McDonald
Dipo
San Francisco
Supreme Court of California
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Supreme Court
Bowers
Henry Benhayon
Benhayon
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John A. Dimmig
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Accidental Death of Greeley Shoe Merchant
L Brandt a prosperous Greeley Colorado shoe merchant died from an overdose of morphine taken to relieve pain He was about 66 years old and left a grown family He came to the city about a year ago and was engaged in the boot and shoe business and was well respected
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Gaeerny
Colo
L. Brandt
Territorial Appointments List Released From Washington
The president announced today new territorial appointments including receivers of public monies for Montana at Bozeman and Las Cruces New Mexico. Registers land offices named Frank E. Baldwin in Colorado Pueblo and Eddy F. Ferris in Montana at Helena.
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Lin
Montana
John Cur
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