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Newspaper

Cheyenne Weekly Sun

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1889

Page

6

Statehood Push for Wyoming Early Constitutional Convention

Laramie county board adopts unanimous resolutions urging Governor Warren to call a constitutional convention for Wyoming. Ex governor Baxter Judge Carey and John Jeffery support immediate action and outline how delegates would be apportioned under senate bill 2445. Carey interview reiterates strong push for statehood and explains precedent for territories forming state constitutions.

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

A Mallowe Request at the Opera Box Scene

After the opera a prominent guest seat holder in the box is approached by Mabel who asks Charles to repay a favor. The dialogue hints at a romantic exchange as she leans close and he responds with eager interest, mentioning paying a caretaker.

Boquet Khnow Charles Mabel

Three Bald Knobbers Executed in Ozark Missouri

Dave Walker chief Wil lam Walker and John Matthews were hanged for the murder of Charles Green and William Edens on March 1 1857. The ropes broke twice and all three died in agony with prolonged strangulation. The execution drew mournful church service and guards as the crowd watched the gruesome scene.

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 Meeting Report

The morning session of the Young Men's Christian Association began at 10 oclock with Sankey guiding Bible study and song. The general report of the international committee was read and slated for debate. A telegram from President Harrison’s private secretary was read expressing regrets at his absence.

Piitaokiemia Young Men's Go'clock Sankey Harrison

National Democratic Committee Meets in New York

A special meeting of the National Democratic Committee is called for May 10 at the Fifth Avenue Hotel in New York to address the death of the late William H. Barnum and to select a chairman and take appropriate action.

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

Cattle Prices Rise on Strong Receipts at Chicago Market

Cattle receipts improve and prices move higher as Texas and Illinois buyers show demand. Heifers fetch around 4.00 with steers near 3.40 to 4.20, stockers and feeders trading in the 2.60 to 3.60 range amid a firmer cattle market.

Chcaco May Heeves Eleers Texas

Dover Secretary of State John Ponder Salisbury Dies

Dover May 16 John Ponder Salisbury secretary of state died this morning. Telegrams report officials noting the loss as a sudden end to a longtime public servant with duties in Delaware government.

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

Railroad push in India and Black Sea ports threatens US trade

New York reports President Charles S. Smith of the chamber of commerce testifying before the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee. He warns rapid railroad expansion in India and Black Sea port development may endanger American export trade and urges possible grain shipments by rail at below cost. He advocates subsidies for American steamship lines to compete with English lines. J H Herrick notes some merit in the interstate but criticizes light penalties.

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 Uprising

A dispatch from Zanzibar reports an officer and two seamen of a German warship killed by insurgents at Bagamoyo. Separate items note Amboin winning the Jubilee Stakes at Kempton Park with Screech Owl second and The Rejected third among sixteen starters. The Parnell commission proceedings are reported as uninteresting, and Branix, a British spy, discusses Cronin’s disappearance and possible murder. Bertin reports a clash where troops fired on striking workers, killing three and wounding several.

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

Transcontinental Association Sets Rates and Outlook

Traffic Manager Olds of Canadian Pacific arrived in St Louis as the transcontinental group resumes work. A Puget conflict among Union Pacific Northern Pacific and Canadian Pacific is to be settled by the three lines with progress due tomorrow. A rate of 1 per 100 pounds in carload lots is set for canned fruits and salmon from Pacific coast to Missouri river points, St Louis, and Chicago, a 20 cent reduction per 100 pounds.

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

Inter–state Commerce panel orders equal treatment for Black travelers

The inter-state commerce commission ordered a decision on the color line. A colored man said a Georgia railroad forced him to use an inferior car after buying a first class ticket. The commission ruled segregated cars must be equal in all respects and provided equal protection, finding the road guilty of violations.

Washinaton Inter-State Commerce Commission Georgia

Fire at Grossman Gowin Saddlery Plant Causes Minor Loss

A blaze in a rye straw storage area at Grossman Gowin & Co. saddlery makers in Cincinnati caused trifling damage. Ten firefighters were overcome by smoke and sent home. the fire was on the ground floor allowing quick rescue, averting greater harm.

Cincinnati Grossman, Goowin & Co

Three Indians Killed Near Santa Fe Fight

Pueblo Indian Agent Williams received a telegram from Gen. Carr at Fort Wingate reporting a clash between Indians and cowboys near Santa Fe New Mexico in which three natives were killed. The assailants are under arrest and military forces have been placed on alert to prevent further trouble.

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

Presidential appointments listed for several states

The president announced appointments including James A. Spaulding of New Mexico as receiver of public money at Santa Fe, Charles S. Robertson of Indiana to the Utah board of registration and election, and John Catlin of Montana as Indian agent for 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 for Patriot Support

A deputation of students from Paris met with Boulanger in London in May. Speeches expressed confidence in the patriotism of the general and the cause.

London Paris Boulanger

The Walking Match Scoreboard in New Yoak May 10

The 12 o'clock score lists Herty and Caright at 430 miles with Noremac 42th Hegelian and others including Hughes among the competitors. The fragmentary text notes a walking match underway in New Yoak with multiple runners and unclear placements.

Herty Go Millewy Caright Noremac Hegelian Gar Hughes

Wyoming Education Stands High in Territorial Rank

A Washington dispatch notes the Wyoming commissioner of education reports the territory ranks high in education among territories. The secretary of the interior is informed of strong citizen interest in maintaining public schools at a high standard.

Washington Commissioner of Education Secretary of the Interior Wyoming

Notice for Publication Cheyenne Wy 1889 Final Proof

Notice is given that Charles Sherman Ip has filed for final proof on his D. S. No. 322 for the Ely of W half of section 9 in township 20 N range 66 W. Witnesses: Edward Stanler Seymour J Robb Alexander J Perry Frank Crouse all of Goshen Wyoming. Proof before the register June 17 1889.

Timber Culture Entry Questioned in Wyoming Notice

Notice from U S Land Office Cheyenne Wyoming dated April 2 1589 cites Edward Johnson contesting Charles H Allis Timber Culture Entry No 1893 dated May 31 1887 for failure to break five acres in SEY section 28 township 21 north range 60 west Laramie County. Hearing set May 17 1889 at 10 a m. Also notices dissolution of Cheyenne Black Hills and Montana Railway Company dated February 1 1588 with debts paid and two thirds stock voting in favor.

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

Settler Leans Flint Proof for Wyoming Claim

LASD office Cheyenne May 2 1889 notice that the named settler has filed for flint proof in support of her claim. Proof will be made before the register receiver at Cheyenne on June 17. Witnesses listed prove continuous residence and cultivation. Protesters aware must present evidence per regulations to be examined at the hearing.

Notice for Publication Land Opened at Cheyenne Wyoming

Notice is hereby given that the following named person has filed to make final proof on his homestead entry before the Register and Receiver at Cheyenne Wyoming on June 14 1880 Thecker Yonsen for the west half of section 26 in township 2 north range 1 west The following witnesses prove his continuous residence and cultivation of the land Dati Nels Martha Willadsen Anton Witladee and James M Laughtin Granite Canyon Wyoming Any person who desires to protest the allowance of such proof or knows of any substantiated reason why it should not be granted may file an objection by the above date Enuak B Worlor Register.

Judg Cmy the Sun Joseph M. Carey Board of Trade and County Commissioners Carey Wyoming Senate Senate Committee On Verritories Ice Congress United States Territories California Oregon Nebraska Harrison Committee On Territories United States Senate Dakota Cheyenne Wyo Charles Sherman Range Edward Stanler Seymour J. Robb Alexander J. Perry Frank Crouse Goshen Interior Department Epcard Wilson Register Lis Minuty D.R Redwred Stemsler Seygnour J Robb Alejandee da Perry Crshen Toterhor Enoan Ss Witsex, Register Uo An Dati Nels Martha Willadsen Anton Witladee Jiames M. Laughtin Elwhine Enuak B. WoiLaor

Desert Land Final Proof Notice Publication Cheyenne Wy 1881

United States land office in Cheyenne Wyoming announces final proof publication for James Lek son of Giowhien in Larle county to prove up entry for described lands in section 1 and 22 township north range west. Hearing set Thursday May 2 with witnesses including Yoder of Phillips Wyoming Mellynbarn Hewhnutels von Chr ben Hedlegfeld Goshen Wyoming and others to support irrigation project claims.

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

Notice of final proof for Desert Land claim No 247 by Krank Iinown of Goshen Laralite County Wyoming. Hearing before Register and Receiver in Cheyenne on Friday May 7. Witnesses Calleb M LaGrange Thomas M Horrick Harvey M Babbitt Cuneo Von Alton of Goshen Wyoming. Proceedings note possible cancellation of entry. testimony concerns abandonment and irrigation development.

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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