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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1890
Page
7
The Denver News reports Burlington fast trains to Denver from Chicago with a 1 PM departure and 6 30 PM Denver arrival. Union Pacific vows faster service and cites potential 27 hour Chicago to Denver runs. Denver merchants welcome eight hour reduction from 36 1/2 hours to 28 1/2 as rail competition intensifies.
President Adams says Union Pacific Denver and Gulf earns more than its interest and will gain strong credit like Union Pacific. Oregon Railway and Navigation stock release caused floating debt to fall, with $5.5 million expected in the next sixty days from bond subscriptions. Fixed charges will drop as debt is funded, saving $1.16 million at 6 percent and $2.07 million at 4 percent annually.
From Cutcaco, April 22 The only advance in passenger rates since last December reestablishes the 4.50 fare between St. Louis and Kansas City An advance of ten cents is small yet noted by passenger men who say they face difficulties amid calls for a general rate overhaul. Western passenger men push for cooperation with Missouri Pacific to form a strong association.
Cornelius Vanderbilt noted a 107 mile run with one stop averaging 69 miles per hour and claimed the pace would reach 72 mph with no stops or delays. The record was presented by the Man Central Railroad to Henry Duval, secretary to Mr. Depew, amid discussions of fastest rail times.
The Standard Oil company plans a large steel tank steamer for the coast trade to move crude oil from seaside terminals to refining points by water. The move follows Interstate Commerce Act constraints that prevent a one sided armament with railroads, signaling a shift away from rail use. Separately, The Denver News predicts a potential general strike by Union Pacific trainmen, though no solid basis exists beyond a Cheyenne conference and officials’ attempts to conceal details.
High officials from the Conch and Delegation Tone of Trainmen face a tense Cheyenne conference amid rumors of a major strike that could halt Union Pacific routes across the west and northwest. Vice President Holcomb leaves for Boston after the session. General Manager Meek declines comment on a possible 5,000-man strike and potential early settlement.
Burlington introduces a Chicago to Denver fast train in twenty eight and a half hours, eight hours faster than the current schedule, with Union Pacific planning a competing twenty eight hour run via its Northwestern connection.
The Oficial Guide cites a Pennsylvania railroad run March 19 from Washington to New York claiming three and one tenth miles in two minutes. The detailed time card shows Aberdeen at 10 22 a m and Perryman at 10 24 am, but seconds are missing. Authorities argue the run could have taken longer than two minutes.
Burlington officials celebrate a new fast train service from Denver to Chicago. They dismiss threats from Union Pacific and Northwestern to beat the Burlington time and say the new schedule goes on to stay. The new time card takes effect at 6 p m Sunday April 7.
Fort Worth will open its spring palace on May 10 with celebrations planned. Rail lines centering at Fort Worth have reduced fares and a strong turnout is forecast. Westinghouse Air Brake reports rapid adoption with 20 000 engines and 140 000 freight cars equipped, and orders for 50 000 improved brakes since December 1857. Union Pacific receives four new postal cars of a six car order for fast mail service.
A Buffalo Echo bulletin reports graders leaving Newcastle to work on the 100 mile Buffalo extension of the B and M to within 60 miles of Buffalo. Kilpatrick Brothers and Collins hold the contract with L D Munroe tied to the Kilpatrick firm in clerical work. The line’s northwestern end nears northern Wyoming cattle country, signaling future competition in the region.
Jubilant Buffalo citizens discussed the favorable Fort McKinney intelligence and the B. M. dirt expansion. The long-hoped-for railroad is confirmed to extend about a hundred miles nearer northern Wyoming's commercial hub, fueling widespread enthusiasm.
C Williams of Denver and Byers, a Union Pacific land agent, noted in Charpiot's that the railroad controls about 30 000 acres within fifty miles of Denver. The company’s land value rises as depressions are filled, irrigation water is managed, and wagon roads, artesian wells, and windmill powered wells attract settlers to previously neglected lands.
General Manager Meek of the Panhandle and Union Pacific travels to Omaha to meet system heads on formal consolidation of Union Pacific and Denver & Fort Worth. Senators and passenger officials also head to align uniform tickets across lines, to be issued now and usable starting May 1.
A master mechanic says 75 percent of contracted freight engines are consolidated type and about 25 percent of passenger engines are large ten wheel type. He believes maximum passenger engine weight has been reached.
About three months ago two coal bars from Newcastle Wyoming were sent to Connelsville Pennsylvania for coking tests. The tests showed Wyoming coal performs as well as Connelsville coke for practical purposes. Colorado and Wyoming coal fields are similar and Wyoming coke is claimed to meet eastern demand. the supply is considered inexhaustible this century.
An Evanston based group including G F Chapman J E Chapman C H Strong and W O Chapman along with Canton Massachusetts partners form the Neponset Land and Live Stock company to deal in cattle and livestock. Headquarters are Evanston Uinta county Wyoming with most business in Wyoming and some outside states Utah and Idaho. George F Chapman serves as president and J E Chapman as secretary and treasurer. Capital stock is $250000.
Cheyenne talks between U P managers and conductors concluded with remaining issues to be sent to Omaha. Concessions reported for eastern division workers include higher wages and a new mileage pay schedule. no agreement yet on mountain division. Conductors deny any strike threat and plan to continue negotiations in Denver with final appeal to Omaha.
In Montreat on April 2 conservatives claim six priests attended the opposition caucus and accuse Abbe Redard of denying Easter communion to parishioners who opposed candidates. Archbishop Padre orders inquiry as Redard faces bribery and lawsuits. Revelations threaten to expose clergy influence and alleged payoffs in Quebec elections.
London reports Bismarck would not interfere with May Day workmen if able. He warned against overreacting to agitation, called the socialist question a natural progress challenge, and said violent suppression can be necessary to defend law and order. He said May Day itself is not a dangerous enemy.
M. P. Parker, a postal clerk on the Frisco line between Monett Missouri and Burton Kansas, was arrested in Monett and brought to Robbing the Mails. A room in Liberty Missouri held a grip of plunder including jewelry books letters and plans. Many packages mailed from Wichita directed to Kansas and Missouri. Parker favored Dauphin letters with money. On arrest eight letters were broken rifled and other letters found on his person. Bail likely set at $1000.
Reports from Cracuo Holywell Vienna Bern Dustin Burrato detail union actions. Carpenters, quarrymen and railroad workers seek higher wages and shorter or longer hours. Talks expected, some groups push for nine hours a day. Traffic disruption noted in Burrato signaled wider labor unrest.
A small cannon has been taken into northern Thibet by the expedition led by the late Gen. Prejevalsky. Russian reports say the device will measure the speed of sound in rarefied air at elevations above 10 000 feet, its main use being scientific rather than practical like a weapon.
Panama correspondent reports Sunday morning at the Wesleyan chapel in Colon a mob of men, possibly Colombians, entered the yard and carried game cocks. The oldest man ascended the steps with others following as the birds were released, a cock fight began, with oaths and betting among the crowd.
A. Miner Griswold, famed as The Fat Contributor, faced a heckler during a lecture in a Western town. After insults escalated, Griswold charged from the platform, knocked the man senseless, toppled a chair, and resumed his talk to loud applause.
The House committee on coinage weights and measures approves the substitute silver bill from caucus. Bland opposes with amendments. Senate Indian affairs committee supports West’s compulsory education for Indian children. Petitions favor free coinage from Nebraska and New York City. Kansas protests against Windom bill. House appropriations bill provides 150000 for Louisiana flood relief. president signs joint resolution for war department rations in flooded Mississippi district. Judiciary committee backs antitrust bill for Senate passage.
Sir Francie Cook and Lady Cook and Mr. John Biddulph Martin arrived aboard the Travel. They said the goal is to establish two banks in New York and Chicago linked to Cook & Martin of London, as part of the Anglo-American venture. Mrs Martin also proposed two homes in New York and Chicago to prevent crime and educate children against evil.
A Richmond Times correspondent recalls a late 19th century White House levee in the east room. Congressman Dolliver, visiting from Jaws, endures awkward introductions and mispronunciations as officials pump his hand and misname him repeatedly before escaping as General Zollicoffer.
A nineteenth century portrayal credits Bismarck with unmatched diplomatic weight after Napoleon. The piece notes two crises that tested him, the Austrian war gamble and Sadowia’s action, while detailing his ruthless manipulation of Napoleon III and Austria to secure a united Germany. The author cites reports from Repurs des Deux Mondea and links the narrative to sixteenth century era intrigue.
A Maine pulp manufacturer asserts the state will soon dominate U S pulp production due to its extraordinary water resources and nearby mills. He notes that of the 1, pulpamilia in operation nationwide, 400 factors have already faced closures and could not compete with Maine pulp works.
Washington April ag. A call is issued for a meeting of the executive committee of the Republican National Committee to be held in Washington on May 7. Members include Senator Q 1, 8. Clarkson of Iowa W. W. Dudley of Indiana Samuel Fessenden of Connecticut George R. Davie of Illinois M. H. De Young of California.
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