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Newspaper

Cheyenne Weekly Sun

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1889

Page

13

Statehood Bid Moves Forward in Laramie County

Laramie county officials unanimously backed immediate statehood action. Delegates would be apportioned by district under senate bill 2445, with a constitutional convention to draft a state constitution. Judge Carey urged rapid progress, citing precedents from California Oregon Nebraska and supporting popular rule.

Laramie County Ihereas Senate United States Senate Committee On Baxter John F. Carroll J. M. Carey John K. Jeffrey John C. Baird Board of County Commissioners Wyoming Crowernor Baxter Judge Carey Mr. Jeffrey Judg Cmy the Sun Joseph M. Carey Board of Trade and County Commissioners Carey Senate Committee On Verritories Ice Congress United States Territories California Oregon Nebraska Harrison Committee On Territories Dakota

Mallowe Scene After Opera Leaves Patrons Abuzz

A postopera moment describes a couple amid whispers and a bouquet exchange. A lady in a prominent box seat asks for a favor as the man, eager and flirtatious, responds with romance and a request about a carriage.

Death at the Bald Knobbers Hangings in Ozark Missouri

Dave Walker chief of the Bald Knobbers his son William and John Matthews were hanged at Ozark Missouri for the March 1 1857 killings of Charles Green and William Edens. The rope broke twice before final death as guards watched a grim scene with prayers and services prior to execution.

Ozark Dave Walker Willam Walker John Matthews Charles Green William Edens Bill Walker William Walker Matthews Wiliam Walker Bald Knobber Janey County Missouri Edens John Vais Oldawan Edens Evans Willian Edens James Edens William Knobbers Walker Edens. Green Willian Walker

Young Men's Christian Association May Session Report

The morning session began at gray hour with Sankey leading the Bible study and song service. The committee on general and international matters was read and debated as Puitavetonis noted this May 10. a telegram from President Harrison's private secretary expressed regrets at his absence.

Piitaokiemia Young Men's Go'clock Sankey Harrison

National Democratic Committee Meet In New York May 10

A special meeting of the National Democratic Committee was called to meet at the Fifth Avenue Hotel in New York on May 10 to discuss actions regarding the death of the late William H. Barnum.

Wasituchos National Democratic Committee Fifth Avenue Hotel New York William H. Barnum

Cattle Receipts Reported Stronger and Higher Prices

Cattle market at Chacaco shows stronger receipts and higher bids. Prices listed include beef steers at around 4.00, heifers near 3.40, and stockers and feeders around 3.60 to 4.20. Texas cattle also traded around 3.60.

Chcaco May Heeves Eleers Texas

Dover Secretary of State John Ponder Salsbury Dies

Dover May 16 secretary of state John Ponder Salsbury died this morning. Telegram reports indicate his passing prompted tributes from state officials and colleagues who recalled his service and leadership.

Dover Del John Ponder Salsbury New York Barrett Electric Sugarefining Company St. Petersburg Count Tolstoi Prirrsnurg

Railroad and steamship trade fears voiced before senate

New York May 10 President Charles S Smith of the chamber of commerce testifies on India railroad building and rapid Black Sea port development. He warns America may lose export trade and urges subsidized steamship competition, arguing for action beyond railroads. J H Herrick notes some merits of interstate commerce policy but criticizes penalties as insufficient.

New York Senate Interstate Commerce Committee Charles 5. Smith Chamber of Commerce India Black Sea America Smith J. H. Herrick Interstate Commerce Committee The Produce Exchange

German Warship Crew Killed in Zanzibar Attack

A dispatch from Zanzibar reports insurgents killed an officer and two seamen of a German warship at Bagamoyo. Also note horse racing results at Kempton Park with Ambion winning the one mile Jubilee Stakes. Parnell commission proceedings were dull and Caron links Cronin’s disappearance to his police testimony. An armed clash between troops and strikers left three dead and several wounded.

Zanzibar Times Bagamoyu Kempton Park Ambion Screech Owl Parnell Commission Branix le Caron America Dr Cronin Chicago Caron Cronin Bertin May

Transcontinental traffic talks start as Pacific lines settle routing

Traffic Manager Olds of the Canadian Pacific arrives in St. Louis and the transcontinental association begins work. A dispute over rates with the Union and Northern Pacific, with Canadian Pacific siding with the latter, is referred to the three lines for settlement and progress reports tomorrow. A rate of 1 per 100 pounds in carload lots is set for canned fruits and salmon from Pacific coast points to Missouri river points and to St. Louis and Chicago, a 20 cent per 100 pounds reduction.

St. Louis Olds Canadian Pacific Transcontinental Association Puget Union Northern Pacific Pacific Coast Missouri River Chicago

Inter state commission rules on colored passenger cars

The interstate commerce commission ordered a decision on the color line after a colored man alleged unequal treatment on a Georgia railroad. It found the railroad guilty for failing to provide equal cars and protection, stating segregated cars must be equal in all respects to those for whites.

Washinaton Inter-State Commerce Commission Georgia

Fire at Grossman Goowin saddlery yard

A fire in a rye straw storage area at Grossman Goowin & Co. saddlery works in Cincinnati caused minor damage. Ten firemen were overcome by smoke and transported home by patrol wagon. the blaze was confined to the ground floor and a quick rescue prevented worse loss.

Cincinnati Grossman, Goowin & Co

Three Indians Killed in Pueblo Fight Near Fort Wingate

Pueblo Indian Agent Williams received a telegram from Gen. Carr at Fort Wingate reporting a clash between Indians and cowboys near Fort Wingate New Mexico that left three Indians dead. The attackers were arrested and the military have taken precautionary measures to curb further trouble.

Santa Fe N. M Pueblo Williams Carr Fort Wingate N.M

Presidential appointments to board of registration and election

The president named James A. Spaulding of New Mexico as receiver of public money at Santa Fe and Charles S. Robertson of Utah to the board of registration and election. John Catlin of Montana was appointed Indian agent of the Blackfoot Indians in Montana.

Washington James A. Spaulding New Mexico Santa Fe Charles S. Robertson Tnediana Utah John Catlin Montana

Paris Students Visit Boulanger in London Speech

A May deputation of Paris students visited Boulanger in London. Speeches expressed confidence in the patriot’s stance and the general’s leadership.

London Paris Boulanger

The Walking Match Result Reported in New Yoak

The noon score in the walking match lists Herty and Caright at 430, Noremac with 42, Hegelian, gar, Hughes, qi following in the stray OCR line. The fragment shows a racing events score note with unclear names and numbers.

Herty Go Millewy Caright Noremac Hegelian Gar Hughes

Wyoming Leads Territories in Public School Standards

A Washington dispatch reports the commissioner of education notes Wyoming holds a high rank among territories for educational matters. Citizens show strong interest in maintaining high public school standards.

Washington Commissioner of Education Secretary of the Interior Wyoming

Notice for Publication Final Proof Cheyenne Wyoming 1889

Notice is given that Charles Sherman Ip has filed for final proof to support his preemption claim D S No 322 for the Ely of W half of section 9 township 20 north range 66 west. Witnesses Edward Stanler Seymour J Robb Alexander J Perry and Frank Crouse of Goshen Wyoming testify June 17 1889 before the Cheyenne Wyoming Register and Receiver. Protestants may cross examine witnesses and present rebuttal evidence at that time. Epcard Wilson Register

Cheyenne Wyo Wyoming Charles Sherman Range Edward Stanler Seymour J. Robb Alexander J. Perry Frank Crouse Goshen Interior Department Epcard Wilson Register

Timber Culture Notice and Railway Dissolution in Wyoming

U.S. Land Office Cheyenne Wyoming issues a Timber Culture complaint against Charles H Allis by Edward Johnson for failure to break five acres on Entry No 1893 dating May 31 1887 SEY section 28 township 21 north range 60 west Laramie county with a May 17 1889 hearing at 10 oclock am in Cheyenne. The Cheyenne Black Hills and Montana Railway Company dissolves citing over two thirds votes and objective achieved by Cheyenne and Northern Railway, dated February 1 1588 with signatures of President Alexander H Swans and Secretary Francis E Warren.

U.S. Lanp Cheyenne Wyo Edward Johnson Charles H. Allis SEY North Range Laramie County Wyomin Encar S. Wilson Register Cheyenne, Black Hills A.D Cheyenne, Black Hills and Montana Railway Company Alexxanver HL. Swans Francis E. Warren Sec’y. Mow

Claim of Minuty Cain for Flint Proof in Cheyenne

LASD office Cheyenne Wyoming May 2 1889 notice that Minuty Cain has filed for preliminary proof to support her claim under D R No MEL for lots S and S of nw0 section 5 township 20 range 0 west. Proof is to be taken June 17 before the registere receiver at Cheyenne witnesses named Redwred Stemsler Seygnour J Robb Alejandee da Perry and Frank Crouse. Any protest or evidence must follow regulations of the interior department and be presented at the hearing for examination and rebuttal.

Lis Cheyenne Wyo Minuty D.R Redwred Stemsler Seygnour J Robb Alejandee da Perry Frank Crouse Crshen Toterhor Enoan Ss Witsex, Register

Notice of Land Entry Final Proof Cheyenne Wyoming

Notice for publication. The following claimant intends to make final proof to establish his homestead entry in section 26, township 2 north of range 1 west, Granite Canon, Wyoming. The hearing before the Register and Receiver in Cheyenne is set for June 14. Names listed: Theckel Yonsen, Nels Martha Willadsen Anton Witladee James M. Laughtin. Witnesses Enuak B. Wolman Hog Lator. Protest or evidence may be presented by interested parties.

Uo An Dati Nels Martha Willadsen Anton Witladee Jiames M. Laughtin Elwhine Enuak B. WoiLaor

Desert Land Final Proof Notice for Publication 1881

United States land office in Cheyenne Wyoming announces final proof to establish irrigation rights for the southwest and northwest quarters of section 1 and the northwest of section 22 in township 1 north range 7 west. Applicants James Lekson of Giowhien Larle county Wyoming and others must prove up May 2 before the Register and Receiver. Witnesses include Yoder of Phillips Wyoming John J Melbynbarn and others from Goshen Wyoming.

United States Land Oreies Cheyenne Wyo James Lek Giowhien Larle County Ain Thureday Wenamin PF. Yoder Phllips Wye John J. Meliynbarn

Desert Land Final Proofs Notice for Publication

Final proof hearing set in Cheyenne Wyoming for Krank Iinown Goshen County for Desert Land claim No 247. Witnesses Caleb LaGrange Thomas Horrick Harvey Babbitt Cuneo Von Alton of Goshen Wyoming. Hearing May 10 at 10 AM local time in Wyoming land office. Abandonment and cancellation actions noted with testimony required.

Orrick Cheyenne Wyo Goshen Laraite pEhanvon Hooolver Caleb M. LaGrange Thommen M. Horrick Harvey M. Babbitt Cuneo von Alton Goshen Wye Engens Wilsom Meglater

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