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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1891
Page
13
City council hears about failing to secure a 1 percent bond on insurance policies, tests the Alert hose house heating system with guarantee, plans a Snyder street subway, and considers boosting police staffing amid tramp nuisance and street repairs.
Ex Fish Commissioner Miller, famed angler, reported to have caught a four pound trout at Hutton's round lake during restocking efforts. He also landed two carp and noted bass activity at Hutton Long Pond. J B Reed caught the season's largest trout, a four pound twelve ounce fish from the river.
A Pennsylvania company advances coal mine development at Cokeville on the Oregon Short Line. Rawlins sandstone quarries plan to market product with orders for 700 car loads. J. W. Holmes of Kearney directs the quarries. Buffalo serves as miner outfitting hub between White Pine in Powder River and Bald Mountain diggings, east of Canon creek head waters. Ferris district noted as a well known Wyoming site, 150 miles from Laramie, north of Rawlins, near Sweetwater and Seminoe mines.
During a severe storm in Forest Park a lightning strike and thunder caused panic in an outhouse where about twenty five picnickers sought shelter. Sadie McArthur, 12, was killed and three others were seriously injured while the rest escaped with minor shocks.
County jail houses seventeen inmates as of today, reflecting ongoing congestion and inmate intake pressures. Officials did not report new transfers or releases, and the facility remains at or near capacity with continued monitoring planned.
Cotemars June 16. A gala day for Ohio Republicans as Maj. McKinley is expected to win the gubernatorial nomination by acclamation amid praise for Blaine Foraker and Harrison. Lincoln Club reception fuels rally while delegates debate tariffs and money questions, denouncing Democratic leadership and pledges.
Ballots from the First Ward's first and second precincts will be recanvassed as officials seek to avoid errors in the Baird-Ross contest. Judge Van Devanter and W R Stoll lead for the parties while witnesses, clerks, and city records are scrutinized to prove proper procedure and authentic votes. The Wright habeas corpus case advances with arguments on error vs habeas corpus and ex post facto concerns. Crook county funding bonds of 56000 are deemed within the debt limit as Rollins takes up the securities.
In Hoboken the Kilrain Slavin bout for a $10,000 purse ended in Slavin's win in the ninth round. Referee Jere Dunn kept order as Kilrain battled through brutal rib and head blows, though fading late, he fought on with pluck.
Rope was reeled and at the bell Jere Dunn carried the fighter to his corner as Slavin pressed. Kilvain, after the exchange, entered the second class rank following a hard fought encounter marked by endurance and grit.
The 1891 Suburban Handicap at Coney Island drew a vast crowd despite extreme heat. Loantaka, a 40 to 1 long shot by Sensation and P Dawdle, won by a length and a half over Major Domo with Cassius close behind. The favorite Penny faltered, Tea Tray finished last, and race details describe early moves, stretch drives, and final placements amid high excitement.
A telegram from Waggoner's ranch 40 miles southwest of Newcastle reports three men entered the house and arrested Waggoner on horse stealing charges. Mrs. Waggoner feared he was killed or beaten. Waggoner, a noted horse rustler with cash and about 2000 head of horses, had stolen Montana stock.
A S Mercer editor of the Live Stock Journal says Texas is the most prosperous state with unprecedented growth. He credits state ownership of lands, notes land selling at two dollars an acre with forty year terms and interest, and explains farmers can buy multiple sections by living on one. He observes land speculation turning profitable as buyers resell Hocontean holdings at two fifty to three dollars and urges continued cooperation.
Mary Calhoun Dixon, noted elocutionist, announces she will appear at the General Crook monument fund entertainment on June 30. The event aims to raise funds for the commemorative project and features her speaking program alongside local participants.
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