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Newspaper

Cheyenne Weekly Sun

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1889

Page

2

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Montana Republicans in Family Quarrel Endanger GOP Loss

Montana Republicans are divided over internal disputes, a split that could boost Democratic prospects in upcoming elections. The rift centers on leadership strategy and candidate support, threatening unified messaging ahead of the campaign season.

Montana

Next Step for Union Pacific After Arbitration Rejection

With the Union Pacific engineers committee declining General Manager Kimball’s arbitration offer, the article ponders the upcoming program and possible moves. It notes the impasse and signals attention to leadership decisions and potential next steps in resolving the dispute.

Union Pacific Engineers Kimball

The Weekly Rustler Pleads for Adequate Mail Service

The Weekly Rustler complains about poor mail service in a half column. It urges the territorial press to popularize the cry of statehood by seasoning it with adequate mail facilities.

Rustler

Railroad consolidation meeting in Cheyenne planned

An important railroad meeting will be held in Cheyenne on July 17 to discuss the consolidation of eight lines led by the Oregon Short Line Idaho Central Utah and Northern Utah Central Salt Lake and Western Utah and Nevada Ogden and Syracuse and Nevada Pacific.

Cheyenne Oregon Short Line Idaho Central Utah and Northern Utah Central Salt Lake and Western Utah Nevada Ogden Syracuse Nevada Pacific

Mormon Migration Alarm Genteel Population Shift

The article notes large Mormon migrations from Utah alarming leaders who fear Gentile numbers will surpass Saints. It also cites growing unpopularity of polygamy among younger Mormons and departures from the Latter Day Saints. In Idaho Mormons remain numerous yet are restrained by Gentiles.

Utah Church of the Latter Day Saints Idaho

Department offers land decision volumes at cost price

Tue Sun cites a new law allowing the department of the interior to sell public documents at cost. Three volumes of its decisions are noted as owed to First Assistant Secretary George Chandler. The measure enables purchase of nonessential copies at very low figures for interested parties.

Tue Sun George Chandler Department of the Interior

Woolen mill interest eyed by Wyoming planters

A Iowa woolen manufacturers firm, noting Wyoming’s sheep boom, seeks a suitable site for a woolen mill and invites local citizens to take $5,000 stock in the venture. The letter urges Cheyenne board of trade to consider the opportunity and cites a practical, well equipped operation.

Wyoming Iowa Cheyenne Board of Trade

Demostic Walker Pauncefote Visits Washington

Washington correspondents describe Sir Julian Pauncefote as a prolific walker who traverses the capital at all hours and surveys nearby countryside. He lately entered White House grounds to inspect the executive mansion then departed. He shows ongoing interest in African Americans and chats with young Black children in the streets. He is very democratic in habits yet can be cold in manner when directed.

Washington Julian Pauncefote White House Executive Mansion Sir Julien

New York to finish Greeley memorial effort stalled

After seventeen years the city admits failure to build a Horace Greeley statue. The typo graphical union and Grand Army of the Republic plus notable citizens have raised about $10,000, far short of the $25,000 goal. An appeal to printers and editors nationwide is planned. Alexander Doyle won the contract for the memorial to be placed in City Hall square.

New York City Horace Greeley Typographical Union of Grand Army of the Republic Post New York United States Alexaulee Doyle City Hall Square

Suggestions for constitution reform from Groesbeck in Wyoming

Groesbeck proposes sweeping constitutional changes including irrigation rules first come first served with prior rights, abolition or curtailment of grand juries, a superior county court with speedy trials, separation of supreme and trial courts, limits on county indebtedness, streamlined property tax equalization, a restrictive constitution, voter registration and ballot protection, and support for woman suffrage citing Wyoming women voters as capable.

Laramie Boomerang S. Groesbeck Wisconsin Michigan Kansas California Supreme Court New York Wyoming Reason Congress

McKinley Urges Full War Settlement Rights for Black Allies

Major McKinley of Ohio declares at decoration day in New York that war settlements must stand as an inflexible decree of freemen. He argues for equality in law and administration, warns against forsaking black allies, and asserts every right secured by the Constitution must be given to them as God intended.

Major McKinley Ohio New York Republic

We Must Secure Constitutional Rights For Our Brothers

Rousing address asserts that racial bonds and national unity demand full constitutional rights for former foes who fought for the flag. It stresses obedience to the Grant Lee settlement and warns that God and truth justify supreme duty in the hour. Also covers Arizona admission, Red Cloud opposition, and a Rawlins coal syndicate plan.

Grant Lee Appomattox United States

Burrato Brit Sways Paris as Social Lion and Vote Coach

Burrato Brit remains the social centerpiece in Paris, comfortable in elite salons and drawing attention to the country’s image. The New Yorker notes his potential to help by persuading the Pine Ridge Sioux adults with him to approve opening their reservation, suggesting their votes may be pivotal.

Burrato Brit Paris Colorado New York Era Pine Ridge

Personal sketch of Elijah Halford, president's secretary

The New York World profiles Elijah Halford as a tireless White House worker with remarkable endurance and whistler’s skill. He arrives early and stays late, moves rapidly, keeps calm, and stays affable yet reserved with callers. He abstains from drink and tobacco, avoids strong language, is good looking, popular with women, and very religious, praying before bed.

New York World Pesident Elijah Halford White House Halford Edmunds Sherman

Dae Mrrcnent and the clash with John L Sullivan

Dae Mrrcnent, a trained medical graduate, pursued boxing to test whether science could surpass brute strength. He sent a challenge to American champion John L Sullivan, a bout that partially disproved his theory but left him confident in future success.

Mrrcnent England Johm L. Sullivan

Blaine Snubbed by Democrats Sparks Party Tension

The Omaha Republication notes how Democratic papers portray President Harrison snubbing James G Blaine, calling Blaine the Democrats rival. It argues the party fears Blaine’s influence, while Harrison and Blaine both see value in their current roles.

Democratic Blaine Democratic Party Harrison Omaha

Trans-Missouri rate blunders for Cheyenne July dates

The Trans-Missouri Passenger association fixed rates to Cheyenne for July 6 and 16, offering one and one third fare round trip with a fifty mile limit. The circular omits several towns and imposes odd travel dates, prompting jokes that officials misread the event being commemorated at the Union Pacific general shops. The piece calls for a rebirth of the association.

Trans-Missouri Passenger Association Cheyenne Railroad Association Pine Bluffs Carr Station Iron Mountain Laramie City Greeley Bordeaux Sidney Union Pacific Union Pacific General Trans-Missouri Association

Call for Laramie County Republican Convention 1889

The Republicans of Laramie county are called to elect delegates for the county convention at Cheyenne City Hall on June 26 1889 at 11 am to nominate eleven delegates for the constitutional convention and conduct other business. Primary meetings will be held June 22 with Cheyenne precincts voting 7:30 pm to 9 pm.

Aerustican County Central Co Cheyenne Wyo Laramie County Ing 1St Egbert Jackson's Fort Laramie O'Brien Granite Canyon McGhee Hawk Springs Hubert John Groher Iron Mountain Little Horse Creek Arroga Phillips SS. Grout Little Bear Upper Horse Creek Ava Wheatland Roehaneeye Talrbank Pper Arcola W. A. Rowins Frank A, Dana

Yale Beats Penn In Four Mile Thames Race At New Loxton

The Yale eight oared crew, racing four miles straight on the Thames River, defeated Pennsylvania by one and a half lengths. Official time listed as Yale 1 50 and Pennsylvania 2 41 50. The mace exhibition aimed to gauge Yale’s prospects for the upcoming mace at Harvard next Friday.

New Loxton Conn Yale University of Pennsylvania Thames River Yale Aasso Pennsylvania Harvard

Legal Blanks For Sale At This Office

Legal blanks of all kinds for sale at this office. Secure blank forms for notices affidavits and legal actions available in assorted sizes and layouts to meet local filing requirements.

Coke in Wyoming fuels coal field expansion and railroad plans

In northern Wyoming Crook county a large coal field near Jenny's stockade is developed by Kilpatrick Bros and the B. M. railroad. A nine foot thick coal vein yields superior coke per tests by Professor Hemmingway. Machinery and teams rush to expand operations as the B. M. builds a branch from Broken Bow toward the Laramie belt, promising a boost to local smelting and manufacturing once connected to iron and coke resources.

Wyoming Crook County Jenny's Hemmingway Kilpatrick Bros B. and M Broken Bow Laramie County

Inman Family Suffering as Matriarch Lingers Ill

Professor George F. Inman travels from Denver to be at his aged mother's bedside where she lies critically ill. He planned a brief visit but remains by her side as medical hopes hinge on changes in her condition.

George F. Inman Denver Mr. Inman Mrs. Inman

Montana Indians Troubling Game Hunts on Flathead Reserve

Helena June 21 large number of Indians camped in Mineral hill country have been slaughtering game outrageously. Sheriff powerless as area lies within Flathead reservation. Agent Conan notified. Legislation allows county commissioners to appoint a game warden at up to $10 daily. Indian Agent Briscoe stalled in court against squaw men. Grand jury at Bozeman did not indict for trespass. Government policy on marriages complicates removal of lawful residents.

Helena Mont Mineral Hill Country Flathead Reservation Conan Briscoe Bozeman Alva Orrison Bernard Bravo

Pueblo ad committee brick raises funds for Johnstown relief

A telegram from Pursto Colorado reports a miniature silver brick shipped to New York by the Pueblo advertising committee for Reading flood relief was sold today for 110 to aid Johnstown flood sufferers. The New York Stock Exchange blocked a Reading sale but allowed the Johnstown sale after an appeals to override the rule.

Pursto Colo Pueblo New York Pueblo Advertising Committee Reading Pennsylvania Johnstown New York Stock Exchange Reading Fund

Agonies of Hydrophobia at Kansas Station

At about two o'clock this afternoon a man writhed gasping and foaming at the mouth in a tent near Sheth street and Walroad avenue. Police were summoned to take charge of John Sharp les who was found there in distress. He was transported to the central station but remained violently agitated. He is connected to William Sharples, a former express wagon driver, who lives in the tented family home.

Kansas Central Station John Sharples Sheth Street Walroad Avenue William Sharples

Man Suffering Rabies Death Foretold by Police Surgeon

Police Surgeon Iuen declared Sharples was in a hydrophobia case beyond cure and doomed to die soon with immense suffering. He stated handcuffs were required due to danger and that nothing could be done to alleviate the agony.

Iuen Sharples

Spokane Favored In American Derby Field At Washington Park

Chicago June 21 The American Derby at Washington Park tomorrow draws a large field with Spokane and Proctor Knott as top contenders. Expected starters include Salvation Blue Rock Once Again Don Jose Sorrento Billet Calomel and Milton Youngs Once Again. Spokane appears favored despite a six pound weight disadvantage.

ChicaGo Washington Park America Spokane Proctor Knott Salvation Blue Rock Don Jose Sorrento Salvator Wery Haggin Prince Charley Knott Theodore Winter St. Louis Milton Young Onondaga Black Maria Lexington Sorrente Czar

Markets Report Cattle and Wool Prices June 21

Market data from CurIaco and New York shows cattle receipts at 8600 with weakness after declines. beeves up to 4.00, steers 3.35 to 14.10, stockers 2.25 to 3.30, Texas cattle 1.60 to 2.55. Sheep receipts 3500, best grades higher. natives 2.50 to 4.90, Western 3.50 to 4.30, Texans 2.80 to 4.15. New York wool active. copper nominal. lead dull. tin quiet. Gold exports limit trading with London selling. Rock Island up on denial of exit from interstate. bonds, petroleum, money, and sterling markets steady.

Texas New York Lake London Rock Island Interstate Association Sterling Exchange

Brighton Beach Races Report From New York Track Meet

At Brighton Beach on June 21 the track was in fine condition. In the five-eighths mile event John Atwood won with Centura second and May Queen third in 1.04. In the three-quarters mile Koag Jack won, Pericles second, Gracie third in 1.16. Souvenier won the next race with Vandergrift second and Ocean third in 1.16. Tipstaff captured the seven-eighths mile, Rev Eller second, Longitude third in 1.30. A dead heat for first occurred in the mile and an eighth between Touter and Bonnie S with J O B next, time 1.564. Ballston won the mile with Carnigle second and Pelham third in 1.44.

Brighton Beach New York John Atwood Centura May Queen Koag Jack Pericles Gracie Souvenier Vandergrift Ocean Tipstaff Rev. Eller Touter Bonnie S Ballston Carnigle Pelham

Baseball League Scores From June Readouts

In curacao and Philadelphia matches, Chicago defeats Philadelphia 3 to 2. Cleveland shuts out New York 15 to 6. Indianapolis rallies to beat Washington 8 to 6. Pittsburg Hoxton game postponed by rain. Athletic and Columbus tie 6 to 6. Cincinnati loses to Kansas City 2 to 7. Louisville defeats St Louis 3 to 7.

Curiaco Chicago Philadelphia Cleveland New York Indianapolis Washington Cincinnati Kansas City Louisville

Presidential appointments list from Washington June ai

The president announced several appointments including Orville T. Porter of Oregon as United States marshal for the district of Alaska, William H. Dimond as supervisor of the mint in San Francisco, Paris B. re as assayer at Carson Nevada, Frankie Ohio as consul general at Frankfort, Trail of Maryland as consul at seliles, H. G. Knowles of Delaware as consul at Bordeaux.

Washington Orville T. Porter Oregon United States District of Alaska William H. Dimond San Francisco Paris Carson Nev Frankie Ohio Frankfort Aoe B. Trail Maryland Seliles H. G. Knowles Delaware Bordeaux

Shoemakers Strike Shuts Down Nowra ApAms Shops

In Nowra Massachusetts on June 2 workers at the Sampe shoe factory walked off the job after wage reductions last winter. An extended strike threatens to spread to all town shops as cutters and lasters rally, and the factory shows large orders on hand while negotiations continue.

Nowra ApAms Mass Sampeson Orden

A Verdict of Manslaughter in Irish Rail Fatality

A jury in Aumacn Ireland on June 2 returned a verdict of manslaughter in the railway employe case arising from a recent disaster. Seventy five workers were among those affected. Robert Live Brewer was among the defendants.

Aumacn Ireland

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