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Newspaper

Cheyenne Weekly Sun

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1890

Page

4

Republicans to Stand United in Wyoming Campaign

The Laramie Boomerang defends the Wyoming Republican stance amid clashes with the Democratic press. It asserts party unity, cites Auditor Grant as Albany county Republican chairman, and warns opposition presses will misrepresent Republicans while promising a solid, victorious campaign.

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

Tuk Natrona Publishing company history of Casper venture

A Casper based democratic newspaper venture is announced with owners including 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 as stockholders. Mr Kimball will serve as editor and manager with Mitchell Hurt and White on the board of directors.

Local Railworks Nearing Douglas Milestone

Cheyenne and Northern line progress accelerates with funds and labor intensifying toward a pending Douglas milestone. Officials tout rapid construction as crews push ahead amid rising expectations.

Tue Cheyenne & Northern Douglas Douglas Fudget

Albany County Republicans organize in Laramie

The Republicans of Albany County held a second meeting in Laramie last Friday to complete organization for the Albany County Republican Club at Laramie City. Officers named include Dr L S Barnes resident C E Golden secretary ale Caldwell treasurer with executive and finance committees listed and others to be appointed.

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

Fighting Statehood in Wyoming Deliberations Face Democratic Opposition

A Cheyenne letter from a U.S. senator reports Democrats in the Senate will oppose Wyoming's statehood. It criticizes party leaders, cites opposition from Illinois and Tennessee Democrats, and asserts Wyoming will become a state despite Democratic resistance, due to Republican efforts.

Cheyenne United States Senate Wyoming Union West Cockerell Bate Cleveland Spark Democratic Party Congress Washington Rawlins Judge Corn Mr. Springer Springer Baxter Leader Illinois

Whispering Democrats Openly Fight Over Judgeship

A letter from A. C. Campbell in the Tribune denounces a Democratic “whisperer” and declares he will not seek a judgeship. Campbell argues it is impossible for the whisperer to win, erasing two leading Democrats from the political slate.

Innocent Tribune A. C. Campbell the Tribune Brother Campbell

Real Estate Sales Highlight Cheyenne Prospects

Investors tour Cheyenne lauding its beauty and growth while many large deals proceed. Theodore Hopper of St Louis buys a block in Fairview addition for 2000. Kennison and McCartney sell 32 Burlington Heights lots for 3200. Deeds filed include Miller to Cutler and Gaylor for 300 and Kelley to Meanea for 2500. Wason of Kansas to Lapp of Denver lands plots in Interior Heights for 450. LaGrange sells LaGrange Wyoming lots 5 and 6 for 500. McCague sells Interior Heights blocks 25 to 36 for 720.

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 Story of Vera Sassulitch

A sensational account portrays Vera Sassulitch as a rebellious Nihilist in czarist Russia. After a teacher’s awakening, she aids the editor imprisoned by secret police and murders fail. She becomes a feared figure sending warnings to the Czar and his officials.

Council Meeting Debates Viaduct Build and Park Stand Gift

Cheyenne city council weighs plans for the viaduct with railroad cost gaps and Bogue Keefe letters. Officials accept a $125 gift to erect a park band stand and honor architects and donors.

Sundance Coal Prospects Stir Sioux Falls to Sundance Line

The Sundance Republican reports rail line hopes through Sioux Falls and Denver. Midland Pacific aims to Pierre Rapid City Sundance with vast coal fields near Sundance attracting attention. Visitors George M. Nix W H Harlow and Sundance residents examine tunnels and prospects on 7500 acres of Sundance Coal Company land.

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

Bridge project okayed for Missouri River span at Sioux City

President Harrison signed the bill permitting the Pacific Short Line to build a Missouri River bridge at Sioux City. The line, owned by the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul, plans a route to Denver with over 200 miles graded. GM McKenzie announced the matter settled, and plans and specifications must be submitted to the secretary of war for approval or amendments. Contractors may begin active work once cleared, possibly not before June rise. Some claim they could finish the bridge within one year after start.

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

Effect of the Freight Cut Shakes Western Rail Rates

Denver News reports CiticAge notes Great Northern reduces lake and rail rates to St Paul in a sweeping cut from 71 to a lower cent basis, threatening through business marred by demoralization. Chicago lines struggle. St Paul network compromised. Missouri River routes must slash prices to preserve traffic. A meeting Monday will decide if reductions are matched or if through business is abandoned.

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

Funeral of T W Rutledge Draws City Pallbearers

The funeral of Thomas W Rutledge occurred yesterday morning with an imposing procession. Pallbearers included Henry Altman Jeff Carr Judge Kuykendall of the Odd Fellows Schweickert Hannifin McGregor of the Knights of Pythias. The Pacific band led the hearse procession as Pioneer, Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias members, fire companies, and many friends followed.

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 to a Democratic Syndicate

The Laramie Boomerang was sold Monday evening to a Democratic faction represented by Charles Rauner for 10000 dollars. The sale includes the plant and its goodwill in a commercial sense. It is unclear if the paper’s name or politics will change. Democrats of Laramie pay dearly for their party instrument and may not recoup the expense.

Laramie Charles Rauner

Senator Beck Laid To Rest In Capitol Funeral

Under rain the remains of Senator Beck were taken to the capitol this morning. The casket entered the senate at the marble room and was moved to the senate chamber amid hundreds of mourners. Formal services were conducted by Butler and Bu, after which the procession left for Lexington aboard a special train. The funeral will be held 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 Floyd says he has not yet figured out the result He believes losses to customers will be small but his own will be enormous A Louisville dispatch announces the failure of the Louisville branch as a result of Chicago suspension.

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

Missing Wingates Sails Grain Run Then Silent Sinks Feared

Purtooweenna May 6 The steamer Wingates under Captain Pho with thirty men sailed March 23 from this port with grain for geabmen and has not been heard since. Owners and agents have lost all hope believing she foundered with all aboard. British authorities note the loss.

Weasel Wingates Pho Geabmen

Mysterious Honeymoon Tragedy Reported From Nebraska

A Denver couple Charles Burt and Lauise Shan non wed in Sterling Colorado and after a brief honeymoon headed to Nebraska. They were said to have perished from gas suffocation in Grand Island while staying at a hotel, a fatal mistake in a poorly ventilated room.

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

Tragic Household Assault Ends in Axe Death

Mrs Bresler, left alone last night, attacked her children with an axe after locating the elder child strangled and the younger fleeing to a nearby house. She was found in a pool of blood, front of head injured, and alleged to have suddenly become insane.

A. Bresler Bresler

Sensational Developments in Platt Shooting Case

Yesterday the case of George JC Platt, an employee of a California insurance company, saw dramatic developments. Platt was examined and claimed he acted after warning and a dispute with Bromwell, who Bromwell’s wife reportedly contested, leading to a fatal shooting.

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

Fragmentary note on New York shop workers and holdovers

A garbled OCR fragment mentions New York and shop workers with lingering holdovers. Names, dates, and clearer facts are missing, making precise reporting impossible. The incomplete text hints at a labor or shop context but provides no verifiable events or outcomes.

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