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Newspaper

Cheyenne Weekly Sun

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1889

Page

14

Arizona Admission Debate Clarified by Attorney General

Attorney General Miller ruled that a Arizona state constitution proposal, held through a convention and approved by the governor, can be valid without a prior enabling act. He cites cases where Congress may cure territorial defects when admitting a state and asserts Congress may govern local matters for statehood.

Arioud Wasmisor Miller Arizona Noble Congress Supreme — Court National Bank Yankton United States

Voted Against Prohibition and Suffrage Amendments

June 21 in Philadelphia, official returns show a statewide majority against the prohibition amendment by 189020 votes. The margin for repeal of poll tax qualification favored the suffrage amendment by 235540 votes.

Philapelrina

Golden Queen Gold Strike Near Red Mountain Town

An Ironton Colorado dispatch reports a major San Juan gold find at the Golden Queen near the Highline trail from Sheridan junction to Marshall basin, about a mile and a half from Red Mountain town. Owners Howe Ridenhour and H R Price refused a purchase bid from Yankee Girl, with early results showing a mill-run value of 375,000 per ton.

Denver Ironton Colo San Juan Sheridan Junction Marshall Basin Red Mountain Town Howe Ridenhour H. R. Price David Cairs Ridenhour Mr. Price Yankee Girl Company Golden Queen

Stricken With Apoplexy Mrs Hayes Suffers Paralysis

In Fremont Ohio Mrs Lucy Webb Hayes wife of ex President Rutherford B Hayes was stricken with apoplexy while sewing. The attack left her speechless and paralyzed on the right side and she remained unconscious at 9 pm. General Hayes was en route home from Columbus arriving about 1 am.

Cleveland Hayes President Hayes Fremont

Baltic Captain Reports Attack at Samana Bay Hayti

Captain Fisher of the schooner Baltic recounts a May 13 assault in Samana Bay Hayti when Haitian soldiers fired from shore on the vessel. The crew hid in the hold until night. Fisher sought explanation from Haitian commanders and plans to appeal to Secretary Blaine, blaming drunken troops for the incident.

Beprory Mass Captain Fisher Samana Bay Hayti Fisher Blaine

Fatal Bow in New Mexico Store Brawl

In Grants on the Atlantic and Pacific road a fatal clash occurred between store proprietors and cowboys. Erel Hudson was killed and KE. H. Uraselel shot through the shoulder. Madson, 25 from Ohio, Braseirl 21 from Austin Tex, were involved. Wounded man brought to this city today.

Alwravenqane Black & Bibos Grants Atlantic and Pacific Road Here Erel Hudson KE. H. Uraselel Madson Ohio Braseirl Austin Tex

Winnipeg suspect identified in Cronin case

June 21 report names Martin Burke of Winnipeg as one of the William brothers linked to De Cronin's players. The identifying census official Expressiman Hakan Martinson, hired to move furniture for the Wil Vans, confirms Burke's identity amid ongoing case coverage.

Mapers Citison Martin Burke Winnipeg Willian Brothers de. Cronin Censar Burke Expressiman Hakan Martinson Wil Martineon

Burke Identified by Express Man in Winnipeg

A Chicago officer sends a message to Chief of Police Hubbird detailing Burke being seen in Winnipeg by the express man. In the presence of the crown attorney and Burke's lawyer, Winnirgs, Martinson instantly identified Burke from fifty two. Extradition papers for Burke are en route and will be pursued with speed.

Burke Winnipeg Hubbird Chicago Winnirgs Martinson

Wired Waits And Global Dispatches From June 21

A compact wire service digest notes weather in New York and Chicago, a presidential visit plan, Ascot race results, a General Cameron update, Harrison invited to Fourth of July, gold shipment totals, Platt and Alger Alaska trip, Boulanger inquiry progress, Carnegie wage strike threat, Howard sentencing, Bohemian miners riot, McMasters arrest for embezzlement and bond set.

Lancaster Cameron Woodstock Conn Harrison New Sede T. C. Platt New York R. A. Alger Michigan Alaska Senate Committee General Boulanger Pittsavre Andrew Carnegie William E. Howard Electric Sugar Refining Company Vienna Kladno Bohemia

Burke Arrested in Cronin Murder Probe at Queen's Bench

Martin Burke was arraigned before Judge Bain on the Cronin murder information and remanded until Wednesday for witnesses. Governor Field signed papers for Burke extradition from Winnipeg, while the Cronin grand jury heard testimonies from Mrs Philbin and others about Clan Na Gael.

Wissipes Martin Burke Bain Philbin Cuenco Cronin Grand Jury Winnipeg Burke Dillon Clan-Na-Gae Chicago Cronin Edward Spillman Peoria Clan-Na-Gael Illinois Wisconsin Dr. Cronin Herman Spellman United States

Train robber captured in Texas pursuit

June 21 report from Hernon Texas says Carl Halton telegraphed that he has J Smith the Arizona train robber who jumped from a car near Trinidad Colorado weeks ago. Halton waits on requisition papers to return with the prisoner.

Alsoqverqvne Carl Halton Hernon Texas J. Smith Arizona Trinidad Colorado

Cyclone Hits Northwestern Missouri Demolishes Homes

A Missouri cyclone named Alwany swept across Northwestern Missouri yesterday afternoon damaging numerous dwellings and schoolhouses. The storm’s destruction included the home of H. H. Williams, which was blown apart, resulting in the death of one of his children.

Alwany Missouri H. H. Williams

Thunder Storm Hits Sewantos Ma In Evening

A strong thunder storm swept Sewantos Massachusetts on June 21 causing property damage and injuries. Several houses were struck by lightning and caught fire. Harry Somers was killed and George Somers sustained injuries. the family home and nearby structures suffered damage.

Sewantos Harry Somers

Train robbers sentenced to twenty five years each

Justice Wright yesterday sentenced Dan Jharwick Willan Stet and Janes Mal fond who robbed the expos train on the Atlantic and Pacific April line to twenty five years each in the penitentiary.

Pourscott, Arke Wright Dan Jharwick Willan Stet Janes Malfond Expos

Strikes and unrest surge as Johnstown workers walk out

Jomsstows Pa June 20 labor strife intensifies as one thousand workers stay away. The Fifth regiment is on duty after fears of riot. Bodies found amid ruins amid oil smoke. Italians urged to stay as strikers compel aid. Discharged workers refuse to leave. militia may be used to restore order.

Jomsstows

Grievance Committee Refuse Arbitration Over Wage Split

The Union Pacific grievances arise from three branch lines split into separate organizations to cover operating costs. The May wage cut for engineers and firemen on special runs triggered the dispute. General Manager Kimball proposed arbitration, which the committee rejected, leaving future action uncertain.

Omaha Union Pacific Leavenworth Union Pacific System Kimball

Big Cerrillos mining sale closes with $2,000,000 deal

A major Cerrillos district property sale near Santa Fe is near completion. Deed transfers await final steps before cash exchange. The patent lands encompass around acres, located about twenty miles south of Santa Fe. Buyers are New York interests backed by English capital.

Santa Fre N. M Cerrillos Santa Fe New York

Rhode Island Votes Over Prohibition Law Repeal

Providence June 20 Rhode Island votes on repealing state prohibition three fifths needed and results show a strong yes. At 11 o clock totals for repealing 3513 against 1317 with returns statewide indicating adoption by a clear majority over the required three fifths. Consular appointments were announced with Oliver H Simmons to Hong Kong and others to Leghorn Nureberg Geneva and St Petersburg transfer noted.

Providence Rhode Island Wasmington Oliver H. Simons Colorado Hong Kong E. M. M. Trice Massachusetts Leghorn Henry Diedrick Indiana Nureberg Roland J. Hammick Pennsylvania Geneva Switzerland Oliver A. Simmons St Petersburg

Northern Pacific to complete through line to Chicago soon

Northern Pacific advances toward a through line from Chicago to the Pacific coast. Work began yesterday on connecting track between the leased Wisconsin Central terminus and the system here, promising a continuous east west route within days. A recent harvest outlook raises Minneapolis and Dakota wheat estimates to 70 to 100 million bushels amid rain and improved market sentiment.

Northern Pacific Chicago Asutana Wis Pacific Coast Wisconsin Central Northwest Territory Minneapolis Dakota

Governor Thayer Defends Egan Against British American Protest

June 21 letter from Governor Thayer rebukes the British American association of Boston for accusing Patrick Egan and the U S government over the Cronin case. He denounces the protest as insulting to American justice, defends Egan’s integrity, and urges respect for national sovereignty while condemning British influences.

Lixcots Neo Thayer Bee Low British American Association Egan Chile Republic Patrick Egan Parnell London Times British-American Association Chicago Patric Egan Lincoln United States South America Joan M. ‘Tuaver

Elk and Jesse Arm strong Lead Kansas City Races

In heavy track conditions at Kansas City on June 21, multiple races concluded with Elk taking the mile and seventy yards in 1:57, Jesse Arm strong winning the three quarters of a mile in 1:24, and Bonnie King capturing the mile and sixteenths in 2:00. The Mendolin and Voter events also produced top finishes by Mendolin and Voter with closest runners-up noted.

the Elk Teman Jesse Armstrong Irene Shanendale Bonnie King Albert Stull Mendolin Stony Montgomery J.T Voter Lula Foster Himan

Escaped man attacked near Didgewater. mob extricated suspect

A man, described as escaped and with mental illness, attempted to assault a white woman near Didgewater. In the scuffle the woman's daughter was seriously injured by a shot fired by the attacker. The escapee was captured but then mob violence occurred as he was taken from the sheriff and killed by a passing mob.

Wreckage cleanups amid heat with casualties rising

June 21 reports a fair day yet intense heat causes suffering as rescuers search the wreckage. Five bodies found near the rail bridge this morning and thirteen total identified by noon.

Jouxsrows Railrad Bridge

Wyoming Constitution Convention Proclaimed in 1889

Governor Warren issues a proclamation calling for a Wyoming constitutional convention to form a state government. The document lists district delegates, election dates, and rules, urging populist support for admission to the Union and outlining delegate qualifications and procedures.

Wyoming Territory Convention Ratification Date Set 1889

The convention will submit its plan to the people for ratification on the first Tuesday in November 1889. The convention should fix per diem and mileage for members and employees and provide certificates of service and expenditure filed with the secretary of the territory. Cheyenne bears the seal on June 3, 1889, under Governor Francis E. Warren. Samouet D. Shannon, Secretary.

Wyoming Wierkas United States Congress Wuerens Senate of The Committee On Territories House Representatives House Senate Wierens Board of Cheyenne Laramie Albany Carbon Sweetwater Uinta Fremont Sheridan Johnson Union of States Legislative Assembly United States of America Francis BE. Warren Samouet Shannon

Wild Horses Captured Near Otto In Coon Cree Corral

Bradbury of Cristello's ranch trapped three mares and a yearling colt from a band of wild horses roaming the Grey Bull river bad lands twenty miles from Otto. Four animals were moved to the Coon Cree corral, with three remaining wild in the hills. The capture, hailed as a profitable day for the successful hunter Mustler.

Grey Bull River Otto Bradbury Cristello Coon Cree Mustler

School District Bonds for Sale in Saratoga Wa

Notice announces sale of twenty $100 bonds by Carbon County Wyoming school district No. y in Saratoga Wa. Bonds mature in fifteen years with 5.5 percent interest. Bids due by July 15 at noon. Bids not accepted below par. Board may reject any bid. F Hess Director. A R Covzens Clerk.

Board of Trustees No. Y. Carbon County Wyoming Saratoga F. Hess

Schoolhouse bid notice near Pine Bluffs in 1859

Vo Contractors seek sealed bids to construct a school house twelve miles south of Pine Bluffs. The board of trustees reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Bids open June 29, 1859. Specifications available at Robert Jackson’s store, Egbert, Wyo.

Pine Bluffs Board of Trustees Robert Jackson Egbert Wyo

Desert Land Fins Proof Notice for Publication

United States land office Cheyenne Wyoming June 13 189 Notice is given that Gee BE Gris tel of Fort Collins Colorado has filed notice of intention to make proof of desert land claim No 14 for hewel and se of sw y of sec 17 nw of sec 2 in Lowell is n o eage w before the Register and Receiver at Cheyenne Wyoming on Monday the 28th day of June 1890 He names the following witnesses to prove the complete irrigation and reclamation of said land Albert W Bristol Jennie E Bristol Peter Goldsmith Joseph Goldsmith all of Little Bear Wyoming Epgar S Wilson Registrar

United States Land Ovricn Cheyenne Wyo Gee. BE. Gristel Fort Collins Larimer County Colorado Hewel Cheyene Witneses l Albert W. Bristl Jennie E Bristol Peter Goldsmith Joseph Goldsmith Little Bear Epgar S. Wilson Kealster

Notice of Final Proof for Cheyenne Land Claim

Notice for Publication. Land Office at Cheyenne Wyoming June 1 1888. Sever Filingson has filed notice of intent to make final proof to support his claim for the nw al sec 20 township 18 north range east. Proof will be before the Register and Receiver at Cheyenne on July 26 1888. Witnesses to prove residence and cultivation: Donald MacPhee Robert Taft Reynolds Donald Inley Walker D ease of the venue. Any protest or reason under Interior Department rules will be considered if presented at the stated time and place to cross examine witnesses and offer rebuttal evidence. Epcar Wilson Register.

Tis Cheyenne Wyo Donald MacPhee Roert Taft Reynold eDonald Inley Walker Theyenue Interior Department Epcar Wilson Register

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Wired Cinerco St. Paul New Orleans Washington Coat Loxnos Felix Surbiton Mercy Picrssurg John O. McMasters Farmers’ and Mechanics’ Bank McMasters Johnstown New Mexico Kansas City Mim Shomdh F. E. Warren Carsox County A. R. Covzens Vo Contractors Desert Land Fins Cattle Brands L, Voorhees & CO Postoffice Laramie County Somery Ward Miien Avenue Chive
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