Wyoming Gov Warren Proclaims Statehood Convention Plan
Governor Warren issues proclamation calling a constitutional convention to draft Wyoming state constitution. Delegates 55, apportioned by county votes, to meet in Cheyenne September 2, with election July 12. Plan includes districting, voter eligibility, and ratification by November 5, 1889.
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Congress of the
United States
Wyoming
Warren
Vuertas
Congress
Wuertas
Senate of the
Committee On Territories
House of Representatives
House
Senate
Winkins
Board of
Tute
Converse
Francis E. Warren
Union of States
Cheyenne
Legislative Assembly
United States of America
Samone
D. Shannon
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 handle water rights, with capital stock of 40,000 shares at $1 each. Five trustees will lead the company: Todd M. Pettigrew, W. S. Mets, J. L. Stotts, Henry Keets, and J. F. Summers. The Moorcraft Ranch company charter was filed to pursue general ranch business, land trading, irrigating, cattle and horse trading, and related livestock activities, with 2,500 shares at pico each and initial trustees Stocks Millar, James Millar, and George B. Thomas.
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Sundance Water Supply Company
Shannon
Sundance
Todd M. Pettigrew
W. S. Mets
J. L. Stotts
Henry Keets
J. F. Summers
Moorcraft Ranch Company
Pain Balm touted by returning Chinaman in L.A.
A Los Angeles druggist recalls a Chinaman who bought Chamberlain's Pain Balm for a lame shoulder. The man returned, swung his arms like a club, and praised the balm as extremely effective for sprains and rheumatism. Sold by B B Javid and other druggists.
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Los Angeles
Cala
Chamberlain
Javid
Driuguiates
Accused Man Pat Cleary Dies After Mob Attack
In Lixconn Nel on June 4 Pat Cleary, an accused person, escaped jail and was pursued by citizens from two counties. He was captured near a railroad bridge and died from injuries inflicted during the mob incident.
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Lixconn
Nel
Pat Cleary
Ile
This
Slisworth County
Cattle Receipts Report From Cutile Market
Market receipts show cattle strong and mostly steady with prices quoted for beeves at around 5.40 to 5.50 per hundredweight. Stockers and feeders bring 2.40 to 3.60, Texas cattle around 1.85 to 3.50, with slight declines noted from prior figures.
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Cutile
Cabcisco
Texas
Fake wedding tale exposes Cheyenne swindler Graham
James Graham, released from jail, conspired with a man calling himself Birmingham to marry widow Mrs. A M Smith in Cheyenne. He promised farm riches, forged papers, and extorted about $10 before vanishing, while authorities pursue him and probe Clan-Na-Gael ties in Cronin case rumors.
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Graham
Peterson
Greeley
Eddy Street
Fifteenth
Sixteenth
Annie Maggie Smith
Kelly
Chicago
Mr. Birmingham
Birmingham
Cheyenne
Hirmingham
Cronin
Curiaco
Hubbard
J T. Beggs
Columbia Club
Clan-Na-Gael
Star Chamber
Beggs
Order
Luke Dillon
Philadelphia
America
Milwaukee Rail Line Elects Officers And Refunding Plan
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad annual meeting held in Milwaukee approved a bond refunding plan allowing holders to exchange existing bonds for 4 percent 100 year mortgage bonds. Roswell Miller was re elected president, with all current directors retained except Joseph L Colby who declined reelection and Charles Colby taking his place.
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Milwaukkee
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad
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 Consent on Passos Proposals
After the seventh plenary session the American commission reports definite acceptance by Germany and Britain of Passos proposals on German indemnity and Samoan levy rights. The commission also notes approval of Blaine amendments to internal Samoan policy clauses.
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Uncle Sans
Berlin
American Commission
Blaine
Mr. Blaine
Reverend Seeks Back Pay From St. George’s Church
Rev J A Antrim former rector of St George's Church in the city sues for back salary and commission totaling nearly $2,000. He says he earned the money by hard labor and will pursue legal remedies to recover it.
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Leapiinill
Cole
Jane
J. A. Antrim
St. George's Church
City council debates irrigation case and tax bids
The council considers a probe into Miller charges about a May 1888 bill to Captain Humphrey at Camp Carlin. It also addresses tramp nuisance, water extension bids, pump house coal contracts, school section grants, and a long list of audited bills amid civic events and a field day at the end.
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Don Miller
Miller
Captain Humphrey
Camp Carlin
Altman
Riner
Messrs. Merrill, Robins and Roberts
O'Brien & Lawler
J. L. Murray
H. Haas
Arp & Hammond
S. Schweickert
George East
O'Brien
O'Brien & Lawler and M. P. Keefe
McCallum & Conner
Fair Grounds
G. C. Charlton
Sceesensgeiene
Milles Phelps
Sanhn
Bonn
Ceesnaaene
Thomas Gueston
Sass
G. Peterson
Gg Waveey
Morrison Merrill & Co
S . Bo
Cheyenne Lumber Yard
Electric Light
COE EO
Seesanebbelns Ts Caeur
Tiowngv
Ss Ines Es Evseaien
A. Thompson
W. U. Telegraph Co
Ans Amacete
Ira L. Fredendall
Davis, Creswell & Co
Lelighton
P. J. Nolan
Lisi Whcaquhae
A'O
N.R. Schnitger
George L. Holt
A. Pasthinggss
A & A. D. Andersons
Ccc
Ceeeees
Bi Moco R Tas
Ededasé Cccscienne
Palomar
C. N. Potter
George Lee
Ardent
Didos Letter Notes London Lecture and Supper Scene
The June 1 1889 letter to Hans Vancry Fain recalls the Ragan course third lecture titled London. Afterward George W Baxter hosted a small supper with friends in a room decked in yellow decor and wildflowers, reflecting the hostess’s new floral choice.
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London
Mera
George W. Baxter
Mysterious Murder in Montgomery County Home
In Montgomery Alabama on June 4 Lewis Hugh a long time resident was killed in his southern county home. Intruders entered at midnight shot the elderly man and wounded his 12 year old grandson who later escaped to tell the story. The assailants then stole Hugh's trunk and seized several thousand dollars in gold and silver before fleeing. Three local colored men are in custody with strong circumstantial evidence.
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Montgomery
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 with phosphorus to obtain insurance. The court notes no evidence showed possession of phosphorus and suggests the wife’s illness may have been self inflicted. The case follows a chain of sensational events including a related death and a contested confession involving Benhayon and Dimmig.
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San Francisco
Supreme Court of California
J. Milton Bowers
Supreme Court
Bowers
Henry Benhayon
Benhayon
Nocet
John A. Dimmig
Dimmig
Accidental Death Report From Greeley Shoe Merchant
L Brandt a prosperous Greeley shoe merchant died this afternoon from an overdose of morphine taken to relieve pain He was about 66 and leaves a grown family He came to town about a year ago and engaged in the boot and shoe business and was highly respected
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Greeley
Gaeerny
Colo
L. Brandt
Territorial appointments announced by the president
The president announced appointments today including receivers of public monies in Montana at Bozeman and in New Mexico at Las Cruces, plus land office registers in Colorado at Pueblo and Montana at Helena. Names listed include John Cur Bozeman, James J Dolan, Frank E. Baldw a, and Eddy F. Ferris.
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Washington
Lin
Montana
John Cur
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