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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1890
Page
3
The Rocky Mountain Sportsmen association hosts a larger field and smoother management on day two. Prizes totaled many dollars across nineteen live bird events with first prizes up to 121.50 and cash added, shared among shooters such as Holland Davis Shuneman and packed with entries from world to members only. Officials praised Cheyenne hospitality and promised a warm reception for future visits.
The third day features a live bird event with fifteen birds and $150 added, won by Camp and Ed Schuneman who split $152.40 after twenty-eight entries. A second live third contest yields $11.89, shared by Bostwick Schuneman and Christie for fourteen birds. The TRAM SHOUT open event pays $3000 to first and $20 to second, with seventeen teams. Queen City Denver takes first with 53, Cheyenne and Leadville share second with 50, Magle City and Cheyenne No. 1 split third. Other notes mention ten single targets and related entries.
Sparks From Sheridan reports rumor that the statehood bill passed the senate sparked celebrations in Buffalo then dashed by Cheyenne telegrams. Census enumerator John McCormick reports surprising returns. Hesse reports stock and grass good as Powder River cattle seeks Wolf Creek apportionment. McCoy and Griffin sold about seventy horses from 25 to 125 dollars each. Episcopal congregation plans a new church next month.
A Washington telegram from Meary G. Hay, president of the Cheyenne board of trade, says Wyoming’s admission bill, though unfinished, has strong senate support and may pass this week after urgent appropriation bills. Laramie reports a water main leak losing about 290000 gallons daily.
Union Pacific consolidates operations and motive power in Cheyenne effective July 1, moving headquarters from Omaha. The shift affects the Missouri River division to Kansas City and signals a major reorganization aimed at centralizing control and reducing transport across the system. Baxter may resign as Utah division superintendent amid the changes.
In a shifting power scene Omaha clings to its shops while rumors swirl about Middleton’s move to Cheyenne and the fate of the Omaha plant. Union Pacific officials insist Omaha’s Nebraska division remains crucial and full operation will continue with 1,200 workers. Concrete roundhouse work proceeds. brick suppliers line up as the new shops near completion.
A city communication states manager Dickinson will accept a position with the Baltimore and Ohio road, based in Baltimore. The article notes changes in ownership and a push to compete with the Pennsylvania system, with English syndicate control expanding stock and mortgages. Brinkerhoff named to succeed Dickinson, becoming General Superintendent of the Missouri River division, with Omaha as headquarters.
Vagrant Stock and Marshal Schoitger report efforts to curb complaints about roaming cattle destroying property. Several animals have been gathered and impounded as owners offer excuses. Stones for new street crossings have arrived and will be installed soon.
An elderly Honolulu resident, Mrs J M Damon, 73, was fatally injured when she was struck by a switch engine after alighting from a drawing room car at the Union Pacific depot. She died at the county hospital after arm amputation and brain injuries. remains to be embalmed and sent to Honolulu.
Denver cattle figures fall noticeably following Cheyenne's twenty four hour inspection rule. Local stockyards attract sharp comments from Denver residents though some view the chatter as wind. A Denver News illustration shows the market yard with two pigs two cows and a horse.
A prowler has been entering Chicago houses for several nights, stealing loose items. He targets first floor windows and even used a ladder to reach the second story in one raid. An arrest was attempted last evening but the thief escaped. Residents plan to defend themselves with force. profits appear minimal overall with one case leaving only negligible value.
The Harney Peak Tin company has purchased 200 acres adjoining Custer and platted a new town to be named East Custer. A New York syndicate bonds 100 tin claims northeast of Custer with the bond due in ten days and a representative slated to arrive soon. William Oles bonded thirty three of the claims to the syndicate.
The Seventeenth Infantry aims to open a summer camp on Pole Creek military reservation near Henry Sanders ranch. The plan promises outdoor study and recreation for boys like a vacation for students.
The first kiln at Keefe's new brick yard is burning and bricks of superior quality are expected. A second kiln is under construction and should be ready by Saturday. Efforts aim to supply a large brick boom once the statehood bill passes.
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