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Newspaper

Cheyenne Weekly Sun

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1889

Page

16

Lives Lost and Heavy Losses of Cattle in Colorado Blizzard

News from Cole New Mexico reports ten days of snow blockage between Emery gap and Fol N M. details rail service disruption and widespread suffering. Engineers and workers endured days without food, cattle losses mount with 26 000 sheep reported killed and several herders missing or dead as the Colorado blizzard renews snowfall and halts trains.

Wipap Cole Emery Gap Fol- N. M Ick Casey Trini Texas Line T Dorn Ute Creek Ineer Lvon Cident Morgan Jones Fort Road Hlinaéif Clayton New O George Pinard Seneca Rafel Ace Vng

Spectators Laud Sunol Speed at Bay District Race

Reports from observers including Francisco Novy and Crawford of Chicago confirm Sunol's impressive speed on Saturday at Bay District, with Sunol allegedly beating the 3 year old world record and matching Yankee timing. Stakeholders claim the race times align with personal watches and extend praise to Sunol and owner Davies for peak performance.

Francisco Novy Sunol Beatu Jumber Crawford Chicago Syace Astell

Inter urban riverways delegates tour New Orleans shops

The text describes a November start of a riverways event in an inland area near Lavier a with a luncheon at Baldwin's works and visits to Wanamaker's dry goods and machine shops while delegates from the trade show route.

Sieetore Laviera Nov Wanamaker Baldwin Lec

Therouim Case Witnesses Testify In Nov Court

Court records show witnesses were introduced and testified as the trial progressed with key statements about the alleged案.

Witnesses Describe Ties Among Kunze Coughlin and O Sullivan

Testimony details intimate relations among Kunze and Coughlin and Kunze and O Sullivan. Gus Klore, a tinner, testified he soldered a galvan ized iron box for Burke two days after the murder and Burke objected when a cord was removed from the box that held the top on. Burke called Cronin a spy and said he ought to be killed.

Kaiser Kunze Coughlin O'Sullivan Gus Klore Burke Cronin

Crook County Boom Prompts Big Development Visit

The Sundance Republican reports major growth with the Burlington and Missouri line naming Marietta at the Cheyenne river crossing. Kilpatrick Bros & Collins start a two story post office and journal printing office building as officials from C, B & Q and B & M visit to inspect mines and oil prospects.

Sundance Republican Burlington and Missouri Company Marietta Cheyenne River Rader Kilpatrick Bros. & Collins Journal Sundance Beulah Sand Creek Connecticut

Union Pacific Prospects Highlight Westward Rail Growth

Senate committee reports strong confidence in Union Pacific and western railroad growth. Alliance with Northwestern boosts prospects while extensions to Ogden and connections to Central Pacific loom. Committee aid to subsidy debt favored, with 50 year repayment terms expected to satisfy government and railroads.

United States Senate Committee On Pacific Railroads Denver Union Pacific Davis The Republican Northwestern Central Pacific Milwaukee Dakota Wyoming Ogden Rock Island U.P California Pacific Coast Missouri River Union Congress

Catholic Congress Sends Delegation to the President

The Catholic Laymen’s Congress in Baltimore reports enthusiastic sessions led by Honore Mercier. Delegates adopted a cordial greeting to Canada and pledged loyalty to God and state. A committee will visit President Harrison in Washington to invite him to attend the Washington dedication and future congresses.

Catholic Congress BalTimore Honore Mercia Quebec George the Third Canada United States Fagin New York Congress Mercier Monsignor Gadd England Cardinal Manning Petey Foy St. Louis Edmund L. Duane Florida Wm. ‘T. Kelly St. Paul H. J. Spaunhorstt C. B. Pallin M. B. Tello Cleveland Willian Richards Washington Committee On Harrison

Union Pacific Changes In Traffic Department

Omanas Nov 12 Traffic Manager Mellen issues a circular naming key promotions effective December 1. J A Monroe becomes general traffic manager and J S Tebbett general freight agent in Omaha with several others promoted across cities including Portland Salt Lake City St Joseph and St Paul.

Omanas Mellen Union Pacific J. A. Monroe J. S. Tebbett I’ A Wanack Omaha Elmer H. Woods J. W. Scott B. Campbell A. L. Maxwell Traffic Department Portland Ore Francis Cope Salt Lake City W. P. Robinson St. Joseph T. W. Lee Dr. L. Lynde St. Paul St le

Weekly Eagle Debut Port DA Military Journal

The Weekly Eagle, a military journal from Port DA, Russell, debuts with plans for travel sketches humorous pieces and a serial adventure Corporal Clams Adventures In the Frozen Zone. Editors Wo Miener and J. W. Hulmes aim to cover army news and literature. Governor Warren will tour Johnson county and the Big Horn region as part of resource exploration. Various blanks for sale complete the notice.

Eagle Port DA Russell Wo. Miener J. W. Hulmes Corporal Clams Frosen Warren Tno City Johnson County Blg Horn Region

Catholic congress presents address to president in Washington

A Baltimore Catholic congress committee meets the president and reads an address affirming loyalty to the republic and its institutions. The text praises religious liberty, the growth of Catholic influence, and asks for unity and cooperative effort to promote the nation’s welfare.

Washington Catholic Congress Baltimore Congress United States America

Catholic visit to Baltimore praised by president

A Baltimore session welcome to the president was met with praise for his compliment and respect for Catholic fidelity to the constitution. He regretted missing congress but promised to attend the opening of the Catholic university near the city tomorrow. The Baltimore committee returned satisfied with their visit.

Welcomg Baltimore United States Congress Catholic University

Electric Flashes Across World News Items

A rapid bulletin notes rising pig iron prices in Glascow and ongoing price shifts in London. Reports from Zanibar describe coastal fighting by Usanbara and Usegura columns against Arabs, while in Ohio officials report election returns incomplete with Lamp son trailing by 88 votes. Calvin S. Brice declares for the U S Senate seat. A cave-in near Selma kills three white men. Canary Crete outrages denials are discussed in London, and Parnell libel trial decisions in the Queen's Bench are not overturned. Paris reports the chamber’s assembly and Blanc’s address praising republican unity despite coalition pressure.

Glascow London Henry James Behal Times Parnell Commission New York Northern Pacific Berwin Zanibar Usanbara Usegura Columans Lampson Cleveland Lima Calvin S. Brice United States Payne BirMincHam Ala Selma Loxpox Canes Ndon Parnell Court of Queen's Bench Paris

Boulanger Demonstration Gathers in Paris

Reports say Boulanger left Jersey and Boulangist leaders urge abstention from state sanctioned action while a large party faction opposes today’s planned demonstration in Paris. Police moved to disperse the Place de la Concorde assembly as mounted guards patrolled the square.

Boulanger Isle of Jersey Boulangist Committee Place de la Concorde

Do We Know More Than the Ancients

The author argues that despite modern knowledge and science people remain susceptible to superstition and fear. He contrasts ancient fear of witchcraft with today’s faith in patent remedies and the belief that progress can banish mystery. He notes a persistent human dread of death.

San Francisco

Sponge quality tips from Thomas Voorhees in St Louis Globe Democrat

Informal guidance urges soaking new sponges before use to remove muriatic residues from market preparations. Author describes sponge sourcing from wholesale houses, bleaching, and varying colors from processing, noting safety concerns and the need to compare grades such as silk and fine toilet sponges.

Thomas Voorhees St. Louis Globe Democrat

Leeotes and weed trends over a decade

Reading shows altered weed and plant trends with notes on local changes over ten years, including unknown species and agricultural shifts.

Fast Flyers to Run Chicago to San Francisco by Nov 17

Railroads announce new through mail and passenger service from Chicago to San Francisco starting November 17. Union Pacific Central Pacific and Oregon Short Line introduce through trains with two mail cars two sleeping coaches and a baggage car. Through routing covers Omaha Ogden San Francisco with rapid timings and updated time card rules.

Union Pacific Central Pacific Oregon Short Line Omaha Ogden San Francisco Council Bluffs Chicago New York Golden Gate Captain White Portland Green River Butte Pocatello Northwest Oregon

Silver Delegates Named for National Silver Convention

Governor completes list of appointments to the National Silver Convention to meet in St. Louis on November 26. Delegates include A C Beckwith Evanston C D Clark Evanston Emile Grantee Atlantic B Amoretti Lander KR HM Scott Sundance Thomas M Catton Sheridan UH 8 Elliott Buffalo De Forest Richards Douglas He V Groesbeck Laramie Mark Hopkine Sundance metes list reflects territory’s commercial banking and professional representation.

St. Louie Inter Cats A. C. Beckwith Evanston C. D. Clark Emile Grantee Atlantic B. Amoretti Lander Scott Sundance Mets Thomas M. Catton Sheridan Elliott Buffalo de Forest Richards Douglas Groesbeck Laramie Mark Hopkine

Local names listed in Rock Springs area notice

A fragmented OCR list shows individuals connected to Rock Springs and Cheyenne including C. E. Blydenburg T. A. Kent C. C. Wright James A. Casebeer Henry G. Hay C. N. Potter Robert C. Morris Trichard E. Field with entries tied to Casper and Cheyenne in an archival notice. No events or actions are described.

Rock Springs C. E. Blydenburg Rawlins T. A. Kent Cheyenne C. C. Wright Casper James A. Casebeer Henry G. Hay C. N. Potter Robert C. Morris Trichard E. Field

Union Pacific reshuffles traffic leadership led by Tebbetts

General Traffic Manager Mellen completes a reorganization of the traffic department. J S Tebbetts is promoted to oversee the Omaha area with authority over Nebraska Kansas and Colorado lines and the Cheyenne to Green River main line. Jurisdiction covers traffic originating in the described territory and westbound transcontinental flows to other system parts.

Mellen Union Pacific J. S. Tebbets Cheyenne Tebbetts Omaha Omaha Republican Nebraska Kansas Colorado Union Pacific Railway Green River Cheyenne and Northern Railroad St. Joseph Grand Island Kansas City Leavenworth Topeka Southwestern Lawrence

Union Pacific reportedly orders new foundry and paint shop

A circulating report in the city claims Union Pacific ordered immediate construction of a large foundry and paint shop. Though unconfirmed, the move would speed up timelines by months, with the railroad financially able to proceed and delaying it risking losses.

Union Pacific Union Pacific Road

Real Estate Transfers Filed at County Clerk Office

Deeds recorded include Abram C Green to Z T Hedges for 6 acres in section 34 township 15 north range 65 for 245 dollars and Z T Hedges to Francis E Warren for 86 acres in same parcel for 1200 dollars. Receiver's receipt for 80 acres in section 7 township 10 north range 66 filed by Abram C Green. U S patents recorded for George R Harrington for 160 acres in section 30 township 25 north range 66 and Milton Garver for 6129-100 acres in section 30 township 25 north range 66.

Abram C.green Z.T. Hedges Zachery T. Hedges Francis E. Warren Abram C. Green United States George R. Harrington Milton Garver

Thanksgiving Proclamation Observes Day of Prayer

Territory of Wyoming executive proclamation designates November 25, 1889 as a day of thanksgiving and prayer. People are urged to abstain from work and attend worship to give thanks for blessings of the past year. Proclamation dated November 11 in Cheyenne. Francis E. Warren governor. Joan W. McLorum secretary.

Territory OF Wyoming Cheyenne United States Sear Francis E. Warren Joan W. McLorum

J E Smith Promoted To Dispatchers Office Chief

J E Smith, seven years with Union Pacific as an operator in the dispatcher's office here, has been promoted to lead the office. A Cheyenne raised son of Captain Er S Smith, his promotion reflects long faithful service and will please his many friends.

J. E. Smith Union Pacific Company Mr. Smith Er. S. Smith

District Court Hears Indictments Against George and James Perry

The district court sat for routine matters and set cases yesterday. The grand jury returned indictments against George and James Perry for killing cattle and grand larceny, and petit larceny against the same defendants.

George James Perry

Notice for Publication Lanp Orrick at Cheyenne

Notice for publication in Cheyenne Wyoming on Nov 7 states a person intends to make proof of claim for final proof. The filing includes witnesses Heglater and Albert Wristol from Cheyenne and Pilile. The document lists legal procedural steps and signatures of the register.

Orrick Cheyenne Albert Wristol I . Herd Pilile Eerie. Heglater

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