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Newspaper

Cheyenne Weekly Sun

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1891

Page

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Jury near split in Parkison case as verdict stalls

The trial ended with an 11 to 1 deadlock, Judge Scott adjourned court to 9 a m tomorrow, and observers noted no sealed verdict is possible. State and defense attorneys argued through lengthy speeches as Parker ison faces possible acquittal or new trial.

Parkison John Talbot Scott Atkinson Gibson Clark Frank Clark Davidson F. H. Clark Tax Lux Russell Cheyenne Sharpless

Class Evening at Library Hall Celebrates Cheyenne Graduates

The Cheyenne public school class of 2 and new alumni held a high carnival at Library hall with seniors performing a musical and literary entertainment. Miss Richardson Miss Morgan and a class poem were featured along with Miles Standish scenes and vocals by Vreeland Johnston Hunt and others. The cast impressed with strong acting and musical numbers while decor and costumes from Denver added flair.

Cheyenne Library Hall Land Miss Richardson Miss Morgan Inheimer Maud McGregor Miles Standish John Alden Gee Lapash Gutch Isidore Merts Denver Priscilla Ada Johnson Miles Standish Geo. Hunt Muckabi Lee Toes Carita Messenger Clarence Johnson Miss Johnston Geo Hunt Laparts Maud Johnston Rose Baerman

Cheyenne's Inventor Receives Patent Allowance

Emerson Glafeke of Cheyenne, known as a bright young inventor, has been notified that his patent application for an automatic ore dumping car has been allowed. The design includes seven claims, with one previously refused and no appeal permitted. The car could transform ore handling at mines and aid its movement, with several manufacturing propositions under consideration.

Cheyenne Emerson Glafeke Washington

Mining Movement at Gold Hill Prompts Heavy Freight Stage Travel

The Gold Hill district shows new carbonate discoveries and strong mining activity. Stage travel increases as freight lines prepare for heavy loads, with Aztec shafts on Brush Creek and nearby claims drawing attention. Wyoming and Colorado interest grows ahead of a planned state mining convention in Cheyenne July 7 to 13.

Rawlins Gold Hill Upper Platte J. H. Mullison Saratoga Laramie Republican Brush Creek Bed Rock North Brush Creek I Brush Creek Laramie Peak New Carbon Gold Hill Denver Times Wyoming Cheyenne State Board of Mines Colorado Courant The Cheyenne Commonwealth F. W. Ott

Western Union Beef reports healthy finances and expansion plans

The Western Union Beef stockholders meeting in Denver elected directors for one year led by Hon. G G Symes. The company reported assets up by 1 million with plans to expand Colorado and Wyoming ranges and to breed and buy young cattle in Texas before fattening in the north. A condensed 1800 range statement shows receipts of cattle horses and hogs totaling 826147.44 and total disbursements of 204416.86 with remaining balance 82 THOAS. The December cattle on hand were 141855.

Western Union Beef Company Symes Block Denver J. L. Routt G. W. Baxter G. G. Symes C. M. McGhee W. M. Johnston Charles T. Leonhardt Thomas Sturgis Samuel Thomas R. T. Wilson Colorado Wyoming Texas

Beckwith opposes return as pay agent for UP coal dept

A C Beckwith states the firm does not wish to again serve as pay agent for the Union Pacific coal department. Reports claim a $50,000 fee was set for the privilege for three years.

A. C. Beckwith Rock Springs Union Pacific Coal Department

Reaping the Windy Currents of European Affairs

A 19th century European news wrap notes Liberal protests in Germany over grain tariffs amid reports of strong harvest claims and bread price pressures on workers. It also covers the Prince of Wales gambling scandal and libel trials at Rochum involving Herr Baare, with calls for inquiry into tested rail materials and a looming emigration conference for Russian Jewish refugees.

N Y Associated Press Berus von Caprivi Fresinnige Party Germany Reichsanzeiger Talareph Munich Hamburg Dresden Landtag England Prince of Wales William Kleine Journal Princess of Wales Rochum Essen Fuseangel Linemann Russia Toms Emil Seiffert McGuire Detroit, Mich

Mrs McGuire Testimony Against Dr Mills Tied to Return

Mrs McGuire announced by cable her intention to return and give further testimony against prisoner Dr Mills. Mills, guest of the U S Minister to Germany Phelps, departed yesterday and will sail for New York on July 1. Mrs Choate and Gen Viele of New York, who were entertained at the American legation, have left for Dresden.

McGuire Dr. Mills United States Germany Phelps Mills New York Joseph H. Choate Gen. E. Viele Dresden

Fine Spring Opened Brings City Water Resource Increase

Excavation for a new gallery at the head of the city water system uncovered a magnificent spring Thursday morning. Contractor O'Brien reports a steady flow of cold clear water six to ten inches deep and two feet wide, inexhaustible after three days of testing. Alderman Jenks and Plumber Cook praise the find for city water resources.

O'Brien Jenks Cook

Colorado fugitive Parsons captured in Greeley search

Charles Parsons, a four man wanted for murderous assault in Greeley, was arrested in town yesterday and jailed before being taken to Greeley this morning without requisition. Deputies followed reports from Carr station and tracked him to the west end of town where Capt. Smith and Officer Ahrens aided in the arrest.

Chas. Parsons Greeley Capt. Smith Ahrens Fuller Parsons Carr Station Cheyenne Smith

Gold Hill Stage Line praised for speed and comfort

The Rawlins Brothers line to Sage Creek and Saratoga offers six horse teams to Sage Creek and four horses to Saratoga. Concord coaches provide a smooth ride on a mountain road with minimal dust and rocks. The Jack Creek crossing remains the roughest stretch, yet overall the route outshines the Fort Steele road.

Rawlins Brothers Saratoga Sage Line Wyoming Sage Creek Saratoga Concord Jack Creek Fort Steele Irom Ruwlits

Centipede Locomotive Brings Heavy Pedigree to Missouri River

The Burlington reports the arrival of the first of three monster locomotives named Centipede. The engine features ten drive wheels on seven foot diameter tires and two pony trucks, an eyefinder 22 inches in diameter with a 28 inch stroke, and a combined engine and tender weight of 140 tons. It will serve as a pusher on steep grades and to move heavy trains.

Burlington Missouri River

National League and American Association Standings Noted

Incomplete clipping records baseball standings from the National League and American Association. The fragment lists teams and positions but fails to provide complete records or dates.

An Elegant Drive Reclaims Long Rebuilt Boulevard

A reconstructed boulevard stretches a nile and a half, five feet wide, touted as the finest drive to the state with few equals in the west. Houses will be ready by June 2 and August 21.

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