Murder rumor surrounds Lou Polk disappearance near Casper
The Casper area buzzes after Lou Polk, a dance hall proprietor, vanishes during a trip to Douglas. Lee May, known as Doge, is accused of involvement, and reports say Polk may have been murdered or left to die on the prairie. About forty men search the countryside as authorities pursue Doge for horse stealing. The town prepares for a hot mayoral race and land office talks dominate local politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casper
Wyo
Lou Polk
Douglas
Lee May
Doge
Jud Brazill
Fred Lance
Dage
P. O. Demorest
Thomas Hood
Lou
Killer
Doze
Jaycox
Fort Laramie
Estes Polk
Hog Eye Outfit
Polk
St. Louis
Mr.Demorest
Mr. Hood
Bessemer
Sam
W.E. Hawley
P. A. Demorest
K. Garvey
McCullough and Robbins Nine Seek Western Baseball League
Groesbeck president H V 8 of the McCullough and Robbins team has received a letter from ex Governor Baxter representing the Cheyenne club about forming a league with Boulder Fort Collins Greeley Kont Cheyenne and Laramie. A meeting to consider the plan will be held in Greeley on the 16th and a meeting will be held tonight to arrange and send a delegate from Laramie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoomerang
Jewelry store robbery thwarted by bystanders and police
Last evening two young men entered Zehner and Buechner’s jewelry store to view pieces. One tried to distract the clerk while the other stole several charms and sleeve buttons. Citizens Gauff and Walker helped subdue the thief until Sheriff Martin and deputies arrived. the accomplice fled, and the stolen items were recovered. The suspects claimed Salt Lake City origins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zehner & Buechner
Phil Zehner, Jr
Mr. Zehner
Jacob Gauff
Billy Walker
Zehner
Mr. Gauff
Martin
Salt Lake City
Marks’ Store
Obituary and Local Notices From Rawlins May 11
Frank Earnest, longtime Carbon county resident and former county commissioner, dies at his ranch near Saratoga from heart disease and is buried in Rawlins after services at the Episcopal church. Solomon Rosenblatt, San Francisco salesman, killed when struck by a freight train caboose. wife to meet coffin in Ogden. District court opens with jurors and cases slated for two to three weeks. Decoration Day preparations by G A R and fire companies. Rawlins Oil and Gas invites bids to sink a 1000 foot well to test new gas fields and potential oil.
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Suo
Rawlins
Frank Earnest
Carbon County
Saratoga
Episcopal Church
Earnest
Pick Cattle
Solomon Rosenblatt
San Francisco
Ogden
District Court
Rawlins Oil and Gas Company
Trout Stock Available in Laramie County
Fish Commissioner Miller informs the county commissioners that 100000 young trout are ready for distribution in Laramie county. Interested parties may obtain the ordered quantities by applying to the county commissioners and securing the marshal Miller's approval for the desired numbers. The Cheyenne and Northern extension grading is due to finish June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Laramie County
Board of Commissioners
Louis Miller
Platt Comments on Senate Silver Bill Timeline
A Salt Lake Tribune dispatch reports Senator Platt says no change in plan as Wyoming and Idaho statehood bills wait on the silver decision. The senate program for the week schedules Senator Jones of Nevada to open debate on the silver bill at 2 pm tomorrow under the five minute rule with brief remarks from all members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake Tribune
Wyoming
Idaho
Platt
Committee On Territories
Senate
Jones
Nevada
Turf Fuel Traditions of Kerry Ireland Revealed
A Kerry Ireland vignette describes turf cutting for fuel. An Irish peasant pays 25 cents to his landlord to take a 9 by 8 foot by 6 to 9 foot turf strip. The turf is dried in heaps turned three times, then carted four to six miles home by donkey or horse. Rails refer to animal loads and suggaun ropes hold the cone of turf on the cart. The piece also details straw rope making, the hawthorn hook method, and a market journey often four to ten miles away. A rescued anecdote about a young woman loading a cart and later walking home barefoot underscores rural thrift and self reliance in Trish economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerry
Ireland
Paddy
Rowlside
Oll
Paterfamilias’s Advice Sparks Family Fight and Scuffle
A father urges his son Johnny Freshleigh to seize college opportunities, quoting Cromwell’s maxim, but the son strikes back with a large payment. The New York Yacht Club receives a letter from Earl Dunraven about racing for the American Cup, while Wiesmann bombards Lindi and captures the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Freshleigh
Maxia
Cromwell
Atinking
Johnny
Cheyenne Board of Trade Moves to Build Iron Works and Smelting Plant
The Cheyenne board of trade approved plans for two large industrial ventures including iron works and a smelt plant for precious metals. Colonel Courant was chosen to recruit partners, while J C Baird and A J Parshall will study iron works options. Ample cash and land subscriptions are pledged. Mr J F Carroll proposed an illustrated edition of his Leader paper, asking board support and subscription.
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Board of Trade
Real Estate Exchange and
SuNx
Cheyenne
Courant
J. C. Baird
A. J. Parshall
J. F. Carroll
Leader
Carroll
The Excursion Fund Subscriptions Aim to Close Balance
The committee managing a $2,000 subscription for Cheyenne excursions added $400 to $500 yesterday and seeks prompt, generous support to raise the remaining balance. Subscriptions listed include E A Slack 25, George R Caitmiall 25, B Hellman 50, L R Bresnahan 50, Kelley & Parshall 100, and others totaling significant early pledges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
E. A. Slack
George R. Caitmiall
B. Hellman
L. R. Bresnahan
Kelley & Parshall
K. Ever
Warnes Mercantile Company
F. D. Carper & Co
Seasesene Connerene
Cheyenne Real Estate Company
Leader Printing Company
Interior Land and Lipmigration
Neyvenue Commercial Company
Miller
Stockgrowers' National Bank
T. A Meats Bank
Dale Me
First National
Cheyenne National Bank
Riner
On Their Trail to Fort Laramie
George A Draper left Cheyenne for Fort Laramie to swear warrants for three men James West Henry Hilliard and Wesley Givens accused of stealing a sulky plough and farming tools. The trio was captured near the Nebraska line after resisting with six shooters. preliminary hearing set at Fort Laramie. Givens reportedly bought the stolen items from West and Hilliard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A Draper
Cheyenne
Fort Laramie
Old Fort
Nebraska Line
James West
Henry Hilliard
Wesley Givens
Givens
Manhattan District Mining Gains Share Promising Prospects
News from Manhattan mining district reports continued prosperity with leads being developed in Poudre City and surrounding camps. The Black Hawk Mining company shaft near Manhattan yielded an ore assay of 66 dollars in gold and 87 cents in silver per ton at a depth of twenty feet.
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Manhattan
Cheyenne
Fort Collins
Denver
Poudre City
John
Michael Zimmerman
Black Hawk Mining Company
Greeley
Wyoming School of Mines Bill Favored by Denver News
The Denver News lauds a U S Congress bill to establish a Wyoming school of mines praising its potential to train youth for mining careers. The piece notes Wyoming's rich mineral resources and argues the state needs a dedicated institution to foster industry growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver News
Congress
Wyoming
Tr Sun
Senate
Colorado
School of Mines
Early closing movement hailed as a success by The Sun
The Sun celebrates the city wide push for early closing initiated by the paper. Clerks support the shift and merchants largely approve after outreach. a few holdouts will decide after consideration. Women favor daytime shopping and quieter evenings for recreation and meetings. Also notes a Monday fire in Ashley, Pennsylvania destroying five buildings with up to 300,000 dollars in loss.
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the Sun
Early Closing Movement Gains Citywide Support
The early closing movement reports strong traction with many merchants adopting the seven o’clock closing rule. Grocers, meat markets, and shoe dealers prepare to join as clerks promise support, while a circulating petition asks ladies to withhold purchases after 7 PM from nonconforming shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tux
Reaction to Laramie white caps protests over law reach
A Monday night meeting in Laramie voiced indignation at persecutors of Dr Martin. Three drunks appeared before Justice Carpenter. one Cheyenne woman was jailed but released with suspended sentence to seek work Hovmerung.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laramie
Martin
Justice Carpenter
Cheyenne
Republican sweep in Douglas and Casper elections
The May 13 Douglas results show M. C. Barrow elected mayor by acclamation with John H. Selkirk and Frank E. Caffey winning council seats. In Casper Hawley becomes mayor and Garvey and Demorest are elected aldermen amid a brief campaign.
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Douglas
M. C. Barrow
John H. Selkirk
Frank E. Caffey
Casper
Hawley
Garvey
Demorest
Joe
Hurt
Soap Factory Proposal Considered for Cheyenne
Messrs. T. D. Abbott and D. C. Gaul of Denver are in Cheyenne examining the potential site for a soap factory. They viewed the acting house premises with A. Kent and are considered practical men who understand the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
T. D. Abbott
D. C. Gaul
Denver
Cheyenne
A. Kent
Abrupt Departures From Singer Agents Shake Local Business
Local Singer company agents are missing from the city. Mr. Dunlap, the local agent, fled under odd circumstances and the district superintendent for Wyoming and western Nebraska has left for parts unknown. Unsatisfied parties seek word on their whereabouts and current status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singer Company
Dunlap
Wyoming
Nebraska
Dangerous Cheyenne Pass to Summit Line Sparking Worries
The Laramie telephone line between Cheyenne pass and the summit lies on and crosses the road in many spots. Poles have fallen leaving wires near the ground and a rider was struck last night. The line is dangerously low at night and three poles have remained down for months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laramie
Cheyenne Pass
Traveling man dies after attempting to board moving freight train
Solomon Rosenblatt of San Francisco a traveling man and California wine house representative died Sunday after injuries from attempting to board a moving freight train at Rawlins. He had an arm amputated twice and suffered internal injuries. His son was with him at death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon Rosenblatt
San Francisco
Rawlins
Tme
Mr. Rosenblatt
California
Wyoming Territory Divorce Notice in Laramie District
Edward P. Champlin files petition for dissolution of marriage with Alice G. Champlin non resident of Wyoming. Children Cora 12 Anna 10 Zola 8. Champlin seeks custody and education of Cora and relief as court deems fit. Respondent to answer by June 1840 notice dated May 13 1890.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice G. Champlin
Wyoming Territory
A. D
Edward P. Champlin
Cora G
Anna G
Zola M
Wyoming
Cottage Grove Avenue
Chicago
Illinois
Frank H. Crank
District Court
First Judicial District
Territory of Wyoming
Seal
Ated
Notice of Final Proof for Henry A Arp in Wyoming
Notice is given that Henry A Arp has filed for final proof to support his claim. He will provide witnesses Thomas L Crittenden Perry Doane Elizabeth Mc Keever and Oliver I Perry all of Cheyenne Wyoming. Proof is to be made before the Register and Receiver at Cheyenne Wyoming on June 18 1890 for land Lots 1 and 2 E 4 NW Sec 30 Tp 13 N R 66 W.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Henry A. Arp
Wye
Vie
Thomas L. Crittenden
Perry Doane
Elizabeth McKeever
Oliver I. Perry
Wyo. K
Capmkin
Regleter
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Casper News
John E. Evans
New Land Office
Evans
Casper Es
Welland
Cheyenne and Northern
New York Yacht Club
Earl Dunraven
Baal
Valdrie
For Wiesmann
Lindi
Arie
Manhattan District
OUR School OF Mines
Ashley
Walkers
Cowhick Dry Goods Company
William Myers
Frank M. Watson
Alex, Turnbull
Arp & Hammond
Wyoming Hardware Company
F. Schweickert
the Fair
Clary & Kelley
Warren Mercantile Company
Douglas and
Barrow
Garvey and
Territory of
Lanp
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