Changes in the Time Table That Go Into Effect To-Day
General intelligence from the Union Pacific and Burlington reports a 1888 deficit on the Cheyenne and Northern while trunk earnings are strong. Time card changes go into effect today with specific arrivals and departures for Union Pacific and Burlington trains. The Denver and Omaha connections adjust, a special train runs to connect with No 3, and the Golden Gate departs on its last Cheyenne through run. Local society notes mention H H Ragan lectures and a May 15 German at Fort Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barr
Union Pacific
Cheyenne and Northern
Board of Trade
Cheyenne
Douglas
Denver
Burlington
Chicago
Omaha
No. 3
Golden Gate
San Francisco
Pullman Company
The
Presbyterian Society
H. H. Ragan
Vanity Fair May 11 1559 Dido's Letter Highlights Social Events
In Vanity Fair, Miss Lillie Whipple and Mr. George Johnson wed at Mr. LC Whipple's home with thirty guests and a festive breakfast. The couple sail to Leavenworth Kansas for their honeymoon. A Library Hall German ended the night, and a luncheon at the Cheyenne club entertained military guests. The Fortnightly Club forms to study American history and literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Whipple
George Johnson
LC. Whipple
Leavenworth
Kansas
Library
Meadame Francis Hale
T. B. Hicks
J.W. Hammond
J. K. Jeffery
Walter Lersh
T. B. Addams
C. E. Humphrey
I. A. Kent
D. Rhodes
J. C. Haird
Ordor
Sun Shines on Libel Case and Citizen Question
A Wyoming libel case against Tie Sun ends with a pro sequi entry after the witness Frank Dudley failed to appear. The piece argues truth as a shield for press freedom and predicts stricter libel action bonds and constitutional safeguards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uinta County
Tie Sun
Frank Dudley
United States
Wyoming
Carbon County
Rawlins
Wolle
Sun
America
Bride Dies After Morphine Overdose In Cheyenne Wedding
Alvira Thorne and John Boggs wed at the Montana house Friday night officiated by Rev. S. A. Bright. The bride, addicted to morphine, died in the morning before Dr. Grimes could aid her. Coroner Chaffin deemed no inquest needed. Rosebud, formerly at Mc Daniels' theatre, was daughter of Mrs. Thomas Crittenden. Boggs, a Texan, had only recently arrived in Cheyenne and spoke of his first snowstorm. Laramie Park and Fair association filed incorporation papers with Secretary Shannon to develop fair grounds, racing facilities, parks, and resorts with $10,000 capital. Trustees named: Charles J. George, Washington Clark, Otto Avery Holmes, and W. James Tills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvira Thorne
John Boggs
Montana House
S. A. Bright
Grimes
Chaffin
Thomas Crittenden
McDaniels’ Variety Theatre
Rosebud
Boggs
Cheyenne
Justice Carroll
Laramie’s
Rawlins Big Paper Special Edition Arrives in Rawlins
The Carbon County Journal issues a colored twelve page illustrated edition featuring views of the capital university public buildings and fine residences. It includes pictures of old scenes and citizens and is praised by the Sen for improving the territory’s push toward statehood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rawlins
Carbon County Journal
Tie Sen
Look Out For It The Resources of Wyoming
The Resources of Wyoming, an official publication compiled by Secretary Shannon, to be issued by The Sun. It is a compact two page book with a territory map, mining laws, and county descriptions including Immy Oder's Gold Roo bar Jery. Qader m bar is open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Shannon
Sun Establishment
Immy Oder
R. F. Glover
J. C. Baird
Democratic Territorial Committee
A. D. Kelley
D. L. McKee
Republican Territorial Committee
Wyoming Statehood Letter Unites Democrats and Republicans
Leaders from both parties sign a call urging Wyoming Territory to pursue immediate statehood, arguing the Senate bill offers generous land grants and revenue. The letter, dated May 13 1889, urges county commissioners to memorialize Congress, notes no tax increase versus current costs, and predicts strong public support for statehood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oneyenne
Wyo
Wyoming Territory
Wyoming
Senate Committee On Territories
Senate
Legislative Assembly
Congress
Statehood
Not a defaulter escorted by Golden Gate train to Cheyenne
The Golden Gate special passed Cheyenne last night at 10 40 carrying 31 passengers four detached here for Denver including George Riddle and Samuel Fessenden with his family. Fessenden, treasurer of the Cape Cod Ship Canal company, is contesting libel claims and sought suits against the Boston Traveler and New York Herald amid reports of a defalcation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
California
San Francisco
Fessenden
Denver
Boston
Massachusetts
Chicago
Harrison
Golden Gate
Cheyenne
George Riddle
Samuel Fessenden
Inter Ocean
Tuk Su
Boston Traveler
New York Herald
Cape Cod Ship Canal Company
Sidney Dillon
Pacific Coast
Oakland
Three-Headed Hydra Sermon Warns of Vice Crime
The Congregational church sermon denounces the saloon gambling den and house of prostitution as the three-headed hydra of vice. Rev A W Williams links suicides to despair from gambling losses and warns these evils threaten families and children. He cites Harry Tuxford's self destruction as a related tragedy and urges accountability. The piece also notes political disputes over statehood and a pardon for Jack Walker, with local officials confirming jail terms and motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Williams
Congregational Church
Church of God
Yonder Lake
Harry Tuxford
Wiliams
List
Promising Wyoming Land Alert Promotes Otto and Lander Lots
Elevation four thousand feet. A hundred thousand acres of fertile lands surround the town with timber and coal nearby. Corner lots thirty dollars, inside lots twenty. For details contact F. B. Wood proprietor Otto and County Surveyor Fremont Co Wyoming First Lander Bank Lander or N H Brown Lander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
Otto
Fremont Co
Wyoming
First Lander Bank
Lander
N. H. Brown
Also Mentioned on This Page
News OF the Rail
Dido
Vanity Fair
Dudley
A.W. Williams
Laramie
Mie
Mountaineer
New York Times
Warren
Walker
Jack Walker
Johnson County
Joliet
Elliott
Sherif W.G. Angus
Paine
B. Jenkins
Cloyd's Creek
Tenn
Albert Leonald
Journal of Pedagogy
Athens
Ohio
F. G. Stickney
Havana
Ala
Druguista Wells
Richanpson & Co
West
New York
India
Ss. Baelomer
P. S
Grey Bull River
Fremont
Grey Bull
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