Willard the Victor in desperate Union Pacific bid
New York May 17 shares in the Oregon Transcontinental company surged on a high-stakes battle for control. Villard and allies priced cash stock up to 50 with strong demand. Elijah Smith and backers pressed to block the move in court as injunction arguments continued.
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New York
Oregon Transcontinental Company
Smith
Villard
Atg
Northern Pacific
New York Exchange
Wall Street
Pacific Northwest
Henry Villard
Standard Colony
Baron Bleyehroder
Bismarck
Edward T. Abott
John Trenor
W. 8. Colby
Union Pacific Road
Charles Francis Adams
Sidney Dillion
Fred Ames
Elijah Smith
Pruved
Exchange
Ono
Villard Party
Edward B. Bell
Oregon and Transcontinental Company
Oregon Railway and Navigation Company
Barrett
Supreme Court
Fifty-seventh annual meeting of the American Baptist Home Mission society
The meeting reports the largest number of missionaries under appointment, with 300000 Haptiets in the country. The mission work spans forty five states and territories and in Ontario Manitoba Alaska and three Mexican states. Labourers supported total seven hundred fifty. There are day schools among the Chinese two in Utah and five in Mexico. Treasurer’s report shows three hundred seventy five dollars received and total expenditure. A resolution calls for improved religious destitution among the army of the United States and asks cooperation from other religious bodies.
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Kogrox
American Baptist Home Mission Society
Ontario
Manitoba
Alaska
Mexican Republic
Utah
Mexico
Wealthy bachelor Samuel Dun Mogham Sued for Breach of Promise
In Gavena UL on May 27 the wealthy bachelor Samuel Dun Mogham was sued by widow Lehrmann for $10,000 damages. He says she proposed to him multiple times, while her attorney plans witnesses to prove the widow’s claims. He accuses her of pursuing his money. The widow’s lawyer vows to present truthful testimony.
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Gavena
Samuel Dun Mogham
Lehrmann
Hind
Hose
Dun-ningham
Market Report Shows Mixed Cattle Prices Across Texas
The summaries indicate cattle trade with receipts from Catenda to Catile and steady bids for beeves at 4000 to 4200 dollars, stockers and feeders around 2.90 to 3.60 dollars per unit, and Texas steers trading near 92.80 to 103.75 dollars per head.
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Texas
Young 16 year old fires on rivals as crowd cheers
A 16 year old known as a tough, Frank Jasinehi, displayed a wild weapon outfit and fired at two teens, Frank Krowski and Mike Meka, from about a hundred feet away. Krowski is mortally wounded, Meka survives. Jasinehi escaped.
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Cicada
Frank Jasinehi
Frank Krowski
Mike Meka
Jasinski
Presbyterian Assembly Adopts Rules and Discusses Colored Work
New York May 17 The Presbyterian assembly opened with prayer. It adopted old governance rules and appointed standing committees. The educational committee reported 100 churches without pastors due to funds. Dissolution last year reached 36 percent, tied to money shortages. A southern and northern conference report urged maintaining relations with the colored churches and continuing aid and evangelization. The joint committee announced no stance on educational institutions. A 74 to 52 vote decided to print and hold the report for further discussion.
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New York
Presbyterian Assembly
General Assembly
Southern Presbyterian Church
Conference
Northern
Southern General Assemblies of Cooperation
General Assemblies
Murder of Mine Superintendent in Carthage Heist
Dispatches report the murder of Atchison company superintendent George W. Richards at Carthage mines during a wage payment. Two Mexican desperadoes entered the office shot Richards and fled with $7,000 from the safe, then escaped on horseback toward the mountains. A mining posse pursues with hopes of capture. a $1,500 reward is offered by General Manager Robinson.
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Topekaa
Robinson
Atchison
Track odds and results from Gravesend racing card
In New York May 17 at Gravesend the track was good and the day featured several races. Hanover won the seven eighths mile in 1 28 percent, with Guarantee second and Eolian third. Ballston took the mile in 1 96 four, Frank Ward second, Joe Lee third. St James won the five eighths mile in 2 02, Blackburn second, Onward third. Inspector B captured the mile and an eighth in 1 55, Belinda second, Marauder third. Canton won the half mile in 50 seconds, Prince Howard second. Tournaline won the three quarters of a mile, Little Barefoot second, Romp third.
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New York
Gravesend
Hanover
Guarantee
Eolian
Ballston
Frank Ward
Joe Lee
St. James
Blackburn
Onward
Inspector B
Belinda
Marauder
Canton
Prince Hloward
Tournaline
Ting
Little Barefoot
Romp
Deal with the American Cattle Trust
Directors of the American Meat Company and trustees of the American Cattle Trust held a private conference in New York. Reports indicate a traffic agreement to be concluded tonight, uniting meat company handling of cattle trust product with mutual financial benefit.
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New York
American Meat Company
American Cattle Trust
President makes territorial appointments to high offices
The president announced several territorial and district appointments. William D. Lee of New Mexico becomes associate justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court. John W. Whiteher of Nevada is named United States attorney for the District of Nevada. James W. Savage of Omaha is named government director of Union Pacific. James J. Mills of Montana is appointed collector of internal revenue for the District of Montana. John R. Lynch of Mississippi is named fourth auditor of the Treasury. LN Habercom of District of Columbia is named fifth auditor of the Treasury.
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Wastineros
William D. Lee
New Mexico
Supreme Court of New
Robbers of Majer Whar At Los Anottios May 17
Adjutant General Volmar of Arizona reports Captain Lebo of Fort Thomas that Cyclone TMI was arrested at Clifton for the Paymaster Whar robbery. Wo KE and Frankie Stratton identified among the party.
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Majer Whar
Los Anottios
Cala
Volmar
Department of Arizona
Lebo
Fort Thomas
Aris
Cyclone Tmi
Clifton
Whar
Wo Ke, Cunningham
Frankie Stratton
Wham
Parnell Commission Hears Testimony On Moonlighters at Trefla
Father O Donovan testified that Moonlighters opposed the league and threatened witnesses. He linked crime during the league to eviction actions by landlords. The commission will not report to Parliament until February.
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Losnos
Father O'Donovan
Firnell Commission
Trefla
League
House of Commons
Terrific Rain Destroys Tunnel, Five Trapped
In Minwathie on May 17 a heavy rain caused the Island Avenue tunnel to flood. Five workers inside were swept away by receding waters and three bodies remained missing as rescues continued.
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Minwathie
Island Avenue
Tragic Double Slaying Then Suicide in Schoolroom
In Washington on May 17, Mrs. Sarah F. Allen, a Jefferson public school third grade teacher, was fatally shot by her husband who then killed himself. The couple’s violence had culminated after years of abuse, witnessed by frightened young students as the tragedy unfolded in the classroom.
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Washoron
Jefferson
Sarah F. Allen
Allen
Beating Death Allegation At Insane Asylum
May 17 report from Chenco details an attendant admitting a patient was beaten to death by a fellow inmate under a prior administration. Dr Noble testifies about 360 patients and wounds from fights between inmates. A witness says attendants were politically appointed, not by fitness, leaving many ill suited for duty.
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Chenco
Noble
Coroner Holds Inquest Over Death of Mind Reader Bishop
In New York on May 17 the coroner opened an inquest into the death of Washington Irving Bishop the mind reader. Dr. Ferguson who performed the autopsy at Dr. Irwins request said it occurred at 345 and Dr Irwin estimated the death at noon. Lawyer Atchinson representing the family and district attorney said a crime was committed and bail was set at 2500 for Drs Hance and Ferguson to await the inquest next week.
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New York
Washington Irving Bishop
Ferguson
Irwin
Bishop
Atchinson
Hance
Electric Lovcation Promises Fast New York Boston Transit
A proposed transport scheme aims to move mail or passengers between New York and Boston, 230 miles apart, in under one hour using a magnetic car on a single rail drawn by electricity. An experiment in Boston with scientists including Professor AE Colbert of Taft's College reported strong success, claiming a single horsepower can move a ton 144 miles daily at 16 cents.
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New York
Boston
Ae, Colbert
Taft's College
Fatal Idaho feud ends in duel in Bruno Valley
A Mountain Home Idaho telegram reports Everett Hil and James Davidson of Bruno Valley Idaho were killed in a quarrel with B Rockman. Rockman, who fled, claimed self defense after a fight that left him with bullet holes in his hat. The feud was long standing and the men were described as hard characters. Rockman surrendered and denies initiation of the violence.
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Savy Lake
Utah
Mountain Home
Idaho
Everett Hil
James Davidson
B. Rockman
Bruno Valley
Davidson
Rockman
Wool market report from Boston and Wyoming sales
The report notes no material improvement in domestic wool this week with sales totaling 4,350,000 pounds and only 1,000 pounds of foreign grades sold. Small Wyoming sales on the bush of 66 cents for fine new spring and California lots around 16 2 1/2 cents per pound are recorded, with a 25,000 pound lot noted.
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Bostos
Wyoming
New Spring
California
Jealousy Sparks Fatal Stabbing in Newann Apartment
John Mingle, a brewer in Newann New Jersey, forced entry into Mrs. Schereer's apartment and fatally stabbed her before likely cutting his own throat. Jealousy is said to be the motive as the two had lived together before her marriage to Schereer.
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Newann
N. J
John Mingle
Longshoremen Strike For Wage Increase
Brooklys May 17 Over a thousand longshoremen struck seeking a five per cent wage advance. Boston May 7 The Union Pacific earnings report shows March net down by half a million and first quarter down $615,000. Rocknace May 17 A lamp explosion killed a family. Louis Salmer wife and two children died. he injured rescuing them. Wasminotos May 17 President visitors included Minister Carter of Hawaii and Justice Brickerton. Briooerort Conn May 17 An inventor proposes electric powered fire engines with motors from dynamo power. Belviiere N J May 17 Receiver appointed for West End Mining Co liabilities exceed assets by 300000 to 500000.
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Brooklys
Boston
Union Pacific
Rocknace
Tex
Louis Salmer
Wasminotos
Minitater Carter
Hawaii
Justice Brickerton
Hawaiian Supreme Court
G. W. Smith
Honolulu
Briooerort
Conn
Belviiere
N. J
West End Mining Company
Hunterdon County
Pennsylvania
Death of Earl of Malmesbury at 82
London reports the death of the Earl of Malmesbury aged 82. Other items note the Samoa conference session lasting two hours and a Breslau clash where troops fired on strikers. Paris praises soprano Sybil Sanderson for her role in Massenet's new opera. Damages from Chefoo riots settled with flags hoisted again and Chinese troops saluting.
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London
Earl of Malmesbury
Brewin
Berlin
Breslau
Paris
Sybil Sanderson
Massenet
Sn Hanenat
National League Scores May 17 Show Upset and Rout
In Washington on May 17 the Nationals lost to Chicago 3 to 11 while Punapecruta reported Philadelphia edged Indianapolis 6 to 5. Boston defeated Cleveland 14 to 4 and Cincinnati beat Baltimore 14 to 4 in Association play. St Louis topped Brooklyn 11 to 2, Louisville beat Columbus, and Kansas City had no game due to rain.
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Washington
Chicago
Punapecruta
Philadelphia
Indianapolis
Boston
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Baltimore
Kansas City
Suicide attempt ends with river escape near Elkador
Swiss resident Godfried Muehlider, living north on the Turkey River, attempted suicide twice on Monday night. After shots to the side and mouth failed to kill him, he jumped into the river, swam across exhausted, was found, treated, and stated he remained alive with prospects of recovery.
Riot Among Italians Delays West Virginia Extension
Telegraph from Beaverly Randolph County reports a violent riot among Italian workers on the West Virginia Continental railroad extension. About forty injured, three shot and badly wounded, two seriously stabbed, others beaten with stones. No names or arrests listed.
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Wheenine
W.va
Beaverly
Randolph County
West Virginia Continental Railroad
Cherokee chief delays council action on tribal land talks
St. Louis May 17 Chief Mays has not acted on paialiis facilities for the Cherokee commission due May 26 to negotiate the purchase of Indian lands. He declines a special council session and will submit the matter to the national council at its November regular session.
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St. Louis
Cherokee Nation
Chief Mays
Paialiis
Cherokee Commission
National Council
Eloped Bride of Oriskany Falls Rector Honeymoons at Empire House
Rev. Charles Kimball rector of the Oriskany Falls Episcopal church and his bride Mrs. Fannie Pitnan of Oriskany eloped last Saturday. The couple are stopping at the Empire house on their honeymoon amid local opposition. She was a town belle with money.
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Sykacusk
N. Y
Charles Kimball
Episcopal Church
Oriskany Falls
New York
Empire House
Kimball
Fannie Pitnan
Oriskany
Geological Survey appointments announced in Washington
The Geologic Survey in Washington on May 17 announced new appointments. William H H Mall of California and Edwin’s Neatleton of Colorado named supervising engineers for irrigation survey. Arthur Foote of Idaho, Lyman Bridges of California and Alexander O Brodie of Arizona named engineers. Willard D Johnson of District of Columbia named topographer, William B Yost of Maryland named photographer. A Bolivia note reports readiness to send a minister plenipotentiary to Washington for a first class mission at the autumn conference.
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Washineton
Geological Survey
William HH. Mall
California
Edwin's, Neatleton
Colo Race
supeeNng
Arthur 2. Foote
Idaho
Lyman Bridges
Alexander O. Brodie
Arizona
Willard D. Johnson
District of Columbia
William B. Yost
Maryland
Holmay Wasnixuron
State Department
Carlisle
United States
Bolivia
Washington
Man Hanged for October Murder in Washingtontown
In Washingtown, May 17 Nelaan Col bert colored was hanged in the afternoon for the murder of Phillip Wentaell last October. The Inter-State Commerce Commission issued a circular seeking labor group input on federal railroad safety appliance regulations.
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Woastington
Nelaan Colbert
Phillip Wentaell
Inter-State Commerce Commision Today
Union Pacific Dining Cars Lead On Denver to Chicago Run
The Union Pacific again leads with superb dining cars on the Denver to Chicago Union Pacific and Northwestern train. Meals priced at 75 cents, highlighting continued service quality aboard the route.
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Union Pacific
Northwestern
Denver
Chicago
Notice for Publication Cheyenne 1889 Final Proof
Notice is given that Charles Sherman Culp has filed for final proof on his claim D.5 No.322 for E half of W 4 of section g township 20 north range whoel. Proof is to be made before the Cheyenne register June 17 1889. Witnesses: Edward Stanler Seymour J. Robb Alexander J. Perry Frank Crouse all of Goshen Wyoming.
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Lasp Orvice
Cheyenne
Wyo
Wyoming
Charles Sherman Culp
Range
Enoar
Timber Culture Notice and Railway Dissolution Reflected
Notice records two items from 1889. Edward Johnson and Charles H. Allis contest Timber Culture Entry No 1893 in Gowesy Laramie County with a May 7 1889 hearing date. The Cheyenne Black Hills and Montana Railway Company dissolves after paying debts and two thirds stock vote, signed by Swan and Warren in 1888.
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sTimber Culture
U.S
Wrison
Register
Cheyenne
Black Hills
Montana Railway Company
Alexander H. Swan
Francis E. Warren
Sec
Minnie Culp Pre-emption Proof Notice in Wyoming
Notice that Minnie Culp, a settler, filed intent to make final proof for a homestead claim D.A. No. S24 in Cheyenne Wyoming. Proof set for June 17, 1880 before the register and receiver. witnesses named from Goshen Wyoming. protest or reasons to deny must be presented at the time and place to cross examine witnesses. EKugman & Wises, Register.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Minnie Culp
Andi
Ange
Edward Stemler
Seymour J Kebbb
Alesander J. Perry
Frank Rouse
Goshen
Wye
Interior Department
Ekugman & Wises, Register
Notice of final proof for homestead in Wyoming 1880
Land Office at Cilevenne Wyoming May 6 1880 announces that Therkel Yonsen has filed a votive of intention to make final proof for his homestead entry No 7h in section 3 township 2n range 70w north. June 14 1880 before the Register and Receiver at Cheyenne witnesses John Nelson Martha Willadsen Anton Willadsen and James McLoughlin Albert Granite Canon Wyoming. Protests or objections must be filed with reasons under the regulations of the Department of the Interior.
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Weceiver
Cheyenne
Wyo
Therkel Yonsen
Range
Nort
John Nelwn
Martha
Willadsen
Anton Willadse
James Me Loughlin
Albert Granite
Wye
Gincder
Dnterioe
Vald
Elaine Tit
Desert Land Final Proof Notice for Publication
Desert Land final proof notice published by Usivko Sraree Land Office Cheyenne Wyoming April notice awards Jam son of Joshen Laramie count to file proof of desert land claim near Holator and Kece township 2 north of Holator and Kece section 1M mention 22 west before Cheyenne Irrigation of said land. Hen Jomo de Yoder Millips Wyoming John dy Moltiquharn Michard Hedlingfelt Charles HH Bodingfeld Goshen Wyoming all-in Cbg An S Wilson Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Usivko Sraree Land Office
Cheyenne
Wyo
Jam
Joshen
Laramie
Hoke
Notte
Lancaglialia
Biya
Holator
Kece
Okt
Heyenne
Aald
Jomo de Yoder
Millips
John Dy Moltiquharn
Michard Hedlingfelt
Charles HH. Bodingfeld
Goshen
Wilson, Register
Desert Land Final Proof Notice for Publication
Final proof notice for land claim in Brown County Wyoming. Attorney or agent appears to present proof of completion of required surveying and publication steps. Names and dates are garbled but indicate land claim proceedings with Cheyenne and May filing context.
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Brown County
Wyo
Ior
Heoulver
Wittensen
Thomas
Cheyenne
Dianiels M. Herrick
Darve
Adrion Mil
Linda KR
Wiiaon
Hogiator
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