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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1889
Page
6
A St. Louis and San Francisco passenger train derailed near Sullivan Missouri after spikes and fish plates were removed. Forty five passengers seriously injured with no deaths reported. General Manager Morrill posts a $10000 reward for information. Cunningham and two others jailed for highway robbery.
In Nebraska City three masked highwaymen robbed farmer Benjamin Albin and released his horses, with Cass county expected to hear the case. Nearby, cattle and sheep counts are reported in Argentina as consul Baker notes a 5 percent guaranteed return for ten years to boost beef exports, though US shippers may be affected by new prep methods.
Reports indicate a large number of emigrants, identified as Mormons from Utah and Idaho, moving by wagon through Montana toward a railwayless destination. The Albert Lea Railway and Coal Company was approached by Mormon officials about selling thousands of acres in the northwest for a colony, with negotiations completed a month ago. The exact land amount and price remain undisclosed, but the transaction suggests a sizable future Mormon settlement in the region.
Sheriff Elkenberry captured Pin Piersoll, a boy of about two years, who stole a horse from farmer Thomas near the city. Piersoll pleaded guilty at arraignment before Pudge Pottenger and claimed he was coerced to steal. He remains held for the district court.
Two men beat a prisoner during a multi hour railroading incident that spanned exactly eight hours from the crime's start. John McCarthy, a printer, is noted among those involved.
President Harrison receives ex-Congressman John F. Finerty of Chicago and minister to Chile Patrick Egan at the White House. Egan plans to sail for Aspinwall soon, explaining he will travel via the Pacific mail line and will favor the Chilean line for friendship and better connections.
Assistant Solicitor General Shields issued an opinion to the Montana secretary about whether the Helena constitutional convention meeting July 4 may have only one set of officers. He concludes the convention, though larger than both territorial legislatures, counts as one body and may have only one officer set under an 1878 act and existing payment rules.
Washington defeated Pittsburgh while New York beat Chicago and Boston won over Indianapolis. Philadelphia topped Cleveland 5 to 3 as St. Louis canceled a game due to rain.
In May 24 events at the Olphert estate eviction, police and bailiffs faced heavy resistance as tenants barred entrances with barricades. Stones and missiles were thrown, scalding oil water was sprayed, Inspector Duff sustained serious injuries, and fourteen protesters were arrested.
The Denver express on the Union Pacific left last night and returned to the Union depot for breakfast this morning. It proceeded to the State Line last night and stayed. A tremendous hail storm caused washouts between this point and Lawrence, Kansas, delaying service.
A historic report notes Sam Vipdah, one of the Chinamen hanged with a w ishing Uttle children girl whose arrest led to serious cloting and demolition of Chinese laundries, was found guilty this morning. The penalty is thirty five years inprisonment. Hah Ding will next be placed on trial.
Bradley, cashier of the Merchants National Bank, is said to be under police surveillance at his residence since yesterday. He is charged with an unspecified offense amid a turbulent local scene involving prominent figures and alleged misconduct.
Stockers and feeders trade in Texas steers with prices around 75 dollars per hundredweight. The market report lists cattle types including stockers and benders and shows mixed activity across local lots.
A Chicago Chronicle report cites documents allegedly from Dr. Cronin’s papers detailing charges against Alexander Sullivan Michael Boland and Denis Freely for misappropriation and deceit within the United Brotherhood and Irish revolutionary bodies. Bloodstains at a Lake View cottage near Sullivan’s home, a suspicious rental, and a note link Cronin’s murder to a near residence. A threatened killer, a man known to Irish leaders, traveled from Ireland to Chicago but his identity remains undisclosed.
May 24 items report Robert Lincoln to be presented to the queen and John D. Washburn presenting credentials to the Swiss president. Also noted are gold shipments for Europe, weather readings, political appointments for Arizona and Pennsylvania, Decoration Day parade plans, John Bright’s will, a Spokane Falls bank charter, and pension claim rulings involving a demijohn injury and a tripping incident.
Jersey City May 24 A plot to free convicts at Snake Hill was uncovered after five long term prisoners held secret meetings. Warden and deputies found nineteen files six knives five saws ten drills compasses and other items smuggled in. A lead key set found on a convict could open wells and corridor doors. Convicts placed in close confinement with bread and water as investigators pursue further leads.
The steamer James Watts reports the US sloop Yantle lost her foremast and jibboom after a May 2 sighting off Jamaica. The Yantle later arrived, reporting a May 21 hurricane that capsized her briefly, with the launch and foremast cut away and several boats lost. some crew injured.
The Western States association wrapped a seven day session with a ban on selling tickets through circuitous routes to curb scalping. A quarrel over Puget Sound ticketing between Northern Pacific and Oregon Pacific lines was discussed but action postponed until a July Tacoma meeting. APAE completed its tie from Sioux City west creating a Missouri River gateway connection from the east.
In Rome on May 2, the pope denounced a new Italian measure hostile to Catholic charitable institutions. He criticized plans for a Giordano Bruno monument and warned that Catholic congresses show the Roman question is an international issue.
Laura Bridgman, famed deaf mute and blind girl who inspired public interest after Dickens described her, died today at the South Boston asylum where she had lived. She was 60 years old.
Lanp Order at Cheyenne Wyoming May 1889 states Charles Sherman Culp has filed for final proof on his homestead D S No 322 for the E1 of W1 of section g township 20 north range 60 west. Evidence from witnesses Edward Stanler Seymour J Robb Alexander J Perry and Frank Crouse all of Goshen Wyoming will be taken June 17 1589 before the Register Epcar 8 Wilson.
Complaint filed by Edward Johnson against Charles H Allis for failure to cultivate timber culture entry number 1 , 1887. Hearing set for May 17 1889 at 10 a.m. before Encor S Wilson Register in Laramie County Wyoming to provide testimony on alleged blockage of five acres of the tract.
The Cheyenne Black Hills and Montana Railway company dissolved after debts were paid and over two thirds of stock voted for dissolution. The action follows completion of the corporation’s purpose by the Cheyenne and Northern Railway. Signed February 1, 1888 by President Alexander H. Swan and Secretary Francis E. Warren.
The Land Office at Cheyenne Wyoming announces Minnie Culp has filed for final proof on her preemption claim DS No. 54 for lots 4 and 5 and the northeast quarter of section 3 township 2 north range 60 west. Witnesses Edward Stemler Seymour Robb Alexander Derry and Frank Crouse reside in Goshen Wyoming. The hearing is June 17 before the Register and Receiver to contest or support her residence and cultivation and allow or disallow proof per interior regulations.
In Cheyenne Wyoming on May 6 158 a settler named Therkel Yensen filed a claim for monl proof to support his possession and cultivation of the east half of section 2h township 1 north range 70. He will present witnesses John Nelson Martin Willadsen Anton Willadsen and James Mc Laughlin from Chanite Canon Wyoming at the Register and Receiver office June 1 to prove continuous residence. Those who protest or have substantial reasons under Interior Department rules may attend to cross examine witnesses and present rebuttal evidence. Evwan S. Wilson Register
Notice is given that James Jackson of Goshen Wyoming filed intent to prove up Desert Land Claim No 808 for the SE and SW of section 5 township 2 north range 2 west before the U S Commissioner in Cheyenne Wyoming on May 2. Witnesses to testify irrigation of the land are Benjamin F Yoder of Mills Wy Jon J Melhubam Richard Hedingfeld and Charles J Hedingfeld of Goshen Wyoming.
Final proof notice for Frank of Goshen Larne County Wyoming to prove up land claim No 247 before the Register and Recorder in Cheyenne on May 5. Witnesses named Caleb M Range Thomas M Treek Harvey M Babutt and Cuno Vion Alien of Chastion Wyoming.
Nations U. land office in Cary Wyoming issues an abandonment complaint for Rogenne M Bartholé regarding Homestead Entry No 1H. The notice summons the respondent to appear on May 1 at 9:00 am to testify about alleged abandonment and answer the government’s claims. Filed by Register Kouar and Wilson.
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