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Cheyenne Weekly Sun

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1891

Page

9

Jury Stands Eleven to One in Parkison Case

The jury in the Parkison case stood eleven for acquittal and one for conviction at midnight. Judge Scott adjourned court to 9 tomorrow morning after the last ballot failed to reach a verdict, with arguments by Gibson Clark, Armstrong, Frank Clark, and Parkison’s defense. Parkison expressed readiness for discharge, then planned a transfer if needed.

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

Cheyenne Public School Class Evening at Library Hall

The Cheyenne class of 2 and new alumni held a high carnival at Library Hall with a musical and literary program by present seniors and a reception for outgoing seniors. Cast included John Alden Gee, Lapash Wi. Gutch, Priscilla Ada Johnson, Miles Standish, Geo Hunt, Geo Lapash, Miss Richardson and Miss Morgan. The event featured solos, duets, recitations, and a humorous poem The Owl Critic, with decor and costumes from Denver and a spirited class song to close.

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 Inventor Receives Patent for Ore Dumping Car

Emerson Glafeke of Cheyenne, a bright young inventor, learned his automatic ore dumping car patent has been allowed by Washington. The specification lists seven claims, with one previously refused and no appeal allowed. The device aims to revolutionize ore handling in mines and simplify movement. The inventor explores manufacturing options.

Cheyenne Emerson Glafeke Washington

Gold Hill Carbonates Attract Major Mining Rush

Reports confirm carbonates found at Gold Hill with a vein seventy two feet wide and rich samples. Stage travel increases as heavy freight and mining activity expand toward the Gold Hill region, Aztec shafts near Brush Creek attract new prospecting and possible deeper bed rock exploration.

Gold Hill Mecca Gold Hill Carbonates J.G. Thompson Rawlins Upper Platte J. H. Mullison Saratoga Laramie Republican Brush Creek Bed Rock North Brush Creek I Brush Creek Laramie Peak New Carbon Gold Hill

Western Union Beef Elects Directors and Reports Healthy Finances

The Western Union Beef company held its annual stockholders meeting in Denver naming directors for one year. Vice President G G Symes presented a healthful report noting a $1,000,000 rise in assets since organization a year earlier and plans to expand ranges in Colorado and Wyoming. The company will breed and buy young cattle in Texas and move two year olds north for fattening. A condensed range statement shows receipts of cattle, horses and hogs totaling over 82 million with substantial purchases of cattle and horses and an estimated 141,855 cattle on hand at year end.

Denver Times Wyoming Cheyenne State Board of Mines Colorado Courant The Cheyenne Commonwealth F. W. Ott 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 Texas

Beckwith Refuses Reappointment as UP Coal Department Pay Agent

A. C. Beckwith tells the Rock Springs Independent his firm does not want to serve again as pay agent for the Union Pacific coal department. The report mentions a $50,000 fee for a three year privilege.

A. C. Beckwith Rock Springs Union Pacific Coal Department

Reaping the whirlwind pity for the princess in all military clubs

A long dispatch reports liberal agitation in Germany against grain duties and bread prices, noting Chancellor Von Caprivi’s stance and protests from Munich, Hamburg, and Dresden. It also covers a gambling scandal surrounding the Prince of Wales, libel trials in Rochum, and France’s demand for a war stance, plus emigration plans for Russian Jews and a postponed fraud trial in Detroit.

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 to Testify Against Prisoner Mills

In a cable message Mrs McGuire states her intention to return and testify further against the prisoner Dr Mills. Mills, guest of the U S Minister to Germany, left yesterday and will sail for New York on July 1. Mrs Choate and Gen Viele of New York, who were guests at the American legation, have departed for Dresden.

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

Fine Spring Discovered in City Water System Work

Workers uncovered a large spring at the head of the city water system during gallery excavation. Contractor O'Brien reports a steady cold stream six to ten inches deep and two feet wide, test verified as inexhaustible after three days. Alderman Jenks and Plumber Cook welcome the find.

O'Brien Jenks Cook

Colorado fugitive Parsons captured after murderous assault

Charles Parsons sought in Greeley for a deadly hatchet attack on his employer. He was jailed by Capt. Smith and Officer Ahrens in Colorado Springs yesterday and will be taken to Greeley without requisition. Deputy Fuller aided, noting the serious nature of the case and Parsons prior evasions along the road.

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

Gold Hill Stage Line Promises Smooth Wyoming Route

Rawlins Brothers offer Gold Hill Stage Line with six horse teams to Sage Creek and four horse stock to Saratoga. Concord coaches provide comfort on a smooth mountain road with minimal dust and no rocks. A short rough patch near Jack Creek is noted, but overall the Rawlins line is superior to Fort Steele to Saratoga.

Rawlins Brothers Saratoga Sage Line Wyoming Sage Creek Saratoga Concord Jack Creek Fort Steele Rawlits

Centipede locomotive arrives for heavy grade service

The Burlington receives the first of three monster locomotives for river terminal use and pushing heavy trains. It features ten drive wheels, seven foot diameter, two pony trucks, a 22 inch eyefinder with 28 inch stroke, and a total engine and tender weight of 140 tons.

Burlington Missouri River

Bashed Text Summary From Obscure Historical Snippet

The fragment references a baseball context with terms like National League and American Association, hints at obituaries, and mentions a scamming or scam-like event. Specific names, dates, places, or outcomes are unreadable, leaving only a garbled record of a sports obituary note and league references.

An Elegant Drive Unveiled On Reconstructed Boulevard

A reconstructed boulevard is described as a nile and a half long with a five foot width. It is praised as the finest drive in the state with few equals in the west. Houses will be available by June 2 and August 21.

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