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Cheyenne Weekly Sun

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1890

Page

12

Republicans Prepare United Front in Wyoming Campaign

The Laramie Boomerang defends Republicans against Democratic criticism, asserts unity in Wyoming’s state campaign, and notes leadership by Auditor Grant as Albany county Republican chairman. It dismisses a party split, pledges solidarity, and anticipates victory against opposition presses.

Laramie Wyoming Cheyenne Tae Sun Carbon County Journal Grant Albany County Republican Club Republican Party

Tuk Natrona Publishing Company Incorporation Notice

Casper market item announces the incorporation of Tuk Natrona Publishing Company for a democratic newspaper in Casper. stockholders include J Hurt George Mitchell W W Jaycox John McGrath Robert White C C Wright John H dams E H French R A Parks Nicholson and W S Kimball with Kimball as editor and manager and Mitchell Hurt and White as directors.

Cheyenne and Northern Nears Bend With Fast Construction

The item notes Cheyenne and Northern progress as men and funds push the Douglas project forward, signaling rapid development and strong momentum in the era's railway expansion.

Tue Cheyenne & Northern Douglas Douglas Fudget

Albany County Republicans Organize In Laramie

The Republicans of Albany County held their second meeting in Laramie last Friday completing the organization as Albany County Republican Club at Laramie City. A large attendance represented all factions, officers named include Dr. L. S. Barnes president C. E. Golden secretary Caldwell treasurer and committees listed with executives Hon. M. N. Grant chair Finance L. L. Downing Matthew Dawson and E. Crumrine. The president will appoint remaining committees.

Albany County Republicans of Laramie Laramie City L. 5. Barnes C. E. Golden Ale. Caldwell M. N. Grant Stice M. C. Jahren N. F. Spicer Dge Otto Gramm W. B. Sut- With L. L. Downing Matew Dawson E. Crumrine

Wyoming Statehood Fight Deepens in Democratic Ranks

A Cheyenne letter claims Senate Democrats will oppose Wyoming's admission, citing leaders in Rawlins and opposition from Illinois and Tennessee Democrats. It asserts the move toward statehood will succeed, driven by Republican support despite Democratic obstruction.

Whispered Dems and Campbell Delay Judgeship Talk

The Tribune reports a Democratic whisperer hints A. C. Campbell would sacrifice convictions for a judgeship. Campbell replies in a half column that he will not accept a judgeship, and doubts the whisperer can secure one. The exchange removes two prominent Democrats from the political slate.

Innocent Tribune A. C. Campbell the Tribune Brother Campbell

Real Estate Sales In Cheyenne Show Strong Interest

Investors spent hours touring Cheyenne property and evaluating prospects. The Interior company reported heavy deals and several large negotiations to close today, including block purchases in Fairview and Burlington Heights and multiple lot transfers with values ranging from 300 to 3,200 dollars. Deals filed at the county clerk include transfers by Victor Miller, A D Kelley, Henry Wason, Minnie LaGrange, and W L McCague with figures listed for each parcel.

Cheyenne Theodore Hopper St. Louis Sin Fairview Theodore Kennison & McCartney Burlington Heights Victor H Miller Frank H. Cutler John B. Gaylor A. D Maggie Kelley Frank A. Meanea Henry F. Wason Finney County Kansas John G. Lapp Denver Interior Heights Minnie A. LaGrange Mattie E. Robb la Grange Wyo W.L. McCague G B. Gerald

The Legend of Vera Sassulitch and Nihilist Threats

A fragmentary account portrays Vera Sassulitch as a jailed country teacher turned suspected Nihilist challenger. It describes her alleged posts and messages to the Czar’s domains and attempts on officials, with speculation on her elusive identity and influence.

Council Meeting on Viaduct, Park Stand Funds Granted

The Cheyenne council weighs who builds the proposed viaduct amid doubts over bids and railroad cost shares. The park band stand project receives $125 and thanks to contributors and Architect Mathews. An ordinance on the city engineer’s duties passes and a reservoir inspector is authorized.

Jenks George East Richardson Mathews Leader Publishing Company

Sundance Coal Prospects Draw Rail Interest Across Plains

The Sundance region attracts rail promoters with dreams of a Midland Pacific line passing through Pierre and delivering coal riches. Visitors led by Todd Pettigrew and J. S. Harper toured Sundance mines and tunnels, arguing coal fields cover 7500 acres with coal on every tract and implying inexhaustible supply.

Sundance Sioux Falls and Denver Sundance Republcan Midland Pacific Pierre Repid City Wyo Qwers City Mail George M. Nix Midland Pacific Railway W. H. Harlow Todd M. Pettigrew J. S. Harper Sundance Coal Company

Pacific Short Line Bridge Bill Signed to Span Missouri

President Harrison signed a bill allowing the Pacific Short Line to build a bridge over the Missouri River at Sioux City. The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line plans Denver bound work, with 200 plus miles graded. The secretary of war must approve plans, possibly delaying active work by about thirty days. Contractors hope to begin soon and aim to complete the bridge within one year after starting.

Pacific Short Line Harrison Pacific Short Line Road Missouri River Sioux City Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul Denver McKenzie

Freight Rate Cuts Shock Great Northern and Chicago Lines

The Denver News reports CiticAge notes a major freight rate reduction by Great Northern from 71 to a lower basis, triggering widespread disruption across St Paul Chicago and Missouri River routes. Chicago westbound lines show paralyzing outlook while St Paul lines face wipeout and through business drops unless cuts are matched. A meeting will be held Monday to decide on responses and whether through traffic will continue.

Denver News Great Northern St. Paul Chicago West Bound Chicago Ameren Chicago Hnes

Funeral of T W Rutledge in imposing procession

The funeral of Thomas W Rutledge was held yesterday morning with an imposing cortege in the city. Pall bearers included Henry Altman Jeff Carr Judge Kuykendall and members of the Odd Fellows Knights of Pythias and related groups. The Pacific band led the hearse procession and many associations followed in mournful march.

T. W. Rutledge Thomas W Henry Altman Jeff Carr Judge Kuykendall The Odd Fellows Messrs. Schweickert Hannifin, McGregor Knights of Pythias Pacific Band Pioneer Association Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias Rutledge Pall Cor- Union

The Boomerang Sold in Laramie Politics

The Laramie Boomerang was sold Monday evening to a Democratic syndicate led by Charles Rauner for 10000 dollars including goodwill. The future name and political alignment of the paper are uncertain. Democrats in Laramie pay dearly and may not see such an investment again.

Laramie Charles Rauner

Senator Beck Funeral Procession Through Washington

Under a drizzle the late Senator Beck’s remains were moved to the capitol. The casket lay in the marble room then the senate chamber as hundreds paid respects. A funeral procession of the senate and house accompanied by the president and cabinet went to the Baltimore and Potomac depot for a special train to Lexington with funeral services planned there Thursday.

Senator Beck Washinotos Capitol Senate House of Representatives Supreme Court Diplomatic Corps House Baltimore and Potomac Lexington

Bucket Business Broken Up

Cutcace May 6 The bucket shop system of S S Floyd Co with head quarters in this city is being wound up The stop of grain quotations and the recent rise in wheat and stocks were too powerful a combination for the concern The system covers agencies across the south and west Floyd says he has not yet figured out the result He believes customer losses will be small but his own will be enormous A Louisville dispatch notes the failure of the Louisville branch following a US Chicago suspension.

Cutcace S. S. Floyd & Co Cccern Floyd Ble Louisville Dispatch Louisville Chicago

Missing Weasel Sails to Mystery as Storm Claims Crew

Purtooweenna May 6 The steamer Wingates under Captain Pho with thirty men sailed March 23 bound for grain laden and never heard from again. Owners and agents abandon hope believing the vessel foundered with all hands amid British waters.

Weasel Wingates Pho Geabmen

Couple's honeymoon ends in tragedy by gas in Nebraska

Charles Burt and Lauise Shan non married in Sterling Colorado last week. The couple, popular in Denver, began a brief honeymoon with relatives in Nebraska. They were reportedly suffocated by gas at Grand Island, possibly in a hotel, after a fatal mistake.

Denver Colo Charles Burt Lauise Shannon Sterling Colorado Nebraska Grand Island Neb

Tragic Household Tragedy Ended in Blood

Mrs Bresler, left alone in the home, killed her husband and two children with an axe before being found wounded in a pool of blood. Neighbors report the event followed by her collapse and claims she may have gone insane.

A. Bresler Bresler

Sensational Developments in Platt Shooting Case

Yesterday the case of George J C Platt of California Insurance was developed with examination and claims of contested events. Bromwell was shot following allegations of personal ruin and a reported quarrel earlier.

San Francisco George JC. Platt Abe California Iysurance Company Oreo Bromell Bramwell California

Fragmented OCR Notice From Unknown Source

Unclear text fragment mentions New York and vague references to people and numbers. Unable to determine specific event or details from the readable words.

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