Lives Lost and Heavy Losses in Colorado Snowstorm
Reports from Colorado describe nine deaths and extensive losses of cattle and sheep after a ten day blizzard between Emery Gap and Fol- N.M. The storm blocked the Denver and Gulf Railroad, with workers and stranded travelers surviving on scarce food. Sheep herds, goats, and livestock suffered severe losses as rail cuts reopened briefly before being blocked again by fresh snow.
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Wipap
Cole
Emery Gap
Fol- N. M
Colorado
Newa
Cident
Morgan Jones
Fort Road
Hlinaéif
Clayton
New O
George Pinard
Seneca
Rafel
Ace
Ute Creek
Vng
Sunol Shines as Records Applauded by Bay District Traders
Reporters and horsemen from Francisco to Novy praise Sunol for speed at Bay District meet on Saturday. Observers from Chicago wagered on Sunol, later admitting the horse’s time matched the official records. Critics note the performance surpasses prior Eastern turf marks and confirms Sunol’s elite status.
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Francisco
Novy
Sunol
Beatu
Jumber
Crawford
Chicago
Syace
Astell
Inland Riverways Delegates Visit Local Shops
The interal Riverlways event began on November 4 with Wanamaker's dry goods as the opening vista. Delegates toured machine shops and Baldwin's locom works, where a luncheon was held.
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Sieetore
Laviera
Nov
Wanamaker
Baldwin
Lec
Therouim Case Details In Court With Key Witnesses
In a Nov hearing, court officials introduced witnesses who testified about the shooting incident. The proceedings focused on the timeline and the alleged actions of Kuliee during the event as prosecutors and defense outlined their cases.
Witnesses Describe Alleged Ties In Burke Murder Case
Testimony cites intimate acts between Kunze and Coughlin and between Kunze and O Sullivan. Gus Klore, a tinsmith, testifies he soldered a galvanized iron box for Burke two days after the murder. Burke objects to removing a cord from the box that held the top on. Burke calls Cronin a spy and says he ought to be killed.
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Kaiser
Kunze
Coughlin
O'Sullivan
Gus Klore
Burke
Cronin
Crook County Boom From Sundance Republican
The Burlington and Missouri railroad names Marietta for the Cheyenne river crossing. Rev. Rader pledges a new M E church soon. Kilpatrick Bros and Collins begin a two story post office and journal office building near the present commissary. Officials from C B Q and B M visit to inspect mines and oil prospects. Growth expected from railroad, coal fields, agriculture, water systems, and Beulah’s water power on Sand Creek.
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Sundance Republican
Burlington and Missouri Company
Marietta
Cheyenne River
Rader
Kilpatrick Bros. & Collins
Journal
Sundance
Beulah
Sand Creek
Connecticut
Union Pacific prospects praised by senate committee on Pacific railroads
The senate committee touring western lines praises Union Pacific as financially strong and expanding with a planned alliance with Northwestern. They anticipate extensions toward California via Ogden and connections with Central Pacific, and expect a favorable report funding subsidy debt with extended repayment terms.
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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 President in Cordial Reply
In Baltimore the Catholic Laymen concluded their session with Honore Mercier delivering an impassioned address praising Canada’s restitution of Jesuit wrongs and pledging loyalty to state and God. A committee reported President Harrison warmly invited to Washington, where he would attend the university dedication.
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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 November 12. Traffic Manager Mellen issues a circular effective December 1 naming J. A. Monroe as general traffic manager and J. S. Tebbett as general freight agent. A. L. Maxwell and Campbell become general agents in Portland and a shift places W. P. Robinson in charge at St Joseph and T. W. Lee as general passenger agent at Portland. Dr Lynde becomes general passenger agent at St Paul as well.
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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 Debuts Amid Promising Military Journal Notes
The Weekly Eagle prints its first issue devoted to Port DA and military topics. Publishers Wo. Miener and J. W. Hulmes announce travel sketches humor and a serial adventure Corporal Clams Adventures In the Frozen Zone. Governor Warren plans a Johnson County trip reflecting territorial resource survey.
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Eagle
Port DA
Russell
Wo. Miener
J. W. Hulmes
Corporal Clams
Frosen
Catholics Present Address to President on National Unity
A Baltimore Catholic congress committee met the President by appointment and read an address praising the republic, religious liberty, and constitutional devotion. They express loyalty to the chief magistrate, seek unity, and emphasize voluntary cooperation for the nation's welfare. The reading conveyed respect and good will toward the President and government.
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Washington
Catholic Congress
Baltimore
Congress
United States
America
Welcome to the BaltimoreCatholic university visit
The president said he appreciated the compliment and sentiments about Catholic fidelity to the constitution. He regretted missing Congress opening duties but promised to attend the opening of the Catholic university near Baltimore tomorrow. The committee returned to Baltimore in the afternoon pleased with the visit.
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Welcomg
Baltimore
United States
Congress
Catholic University
Global brief: varied 19th century news blurbs
Reports from Glasgow to Paris cover pig iron prices rising, Times backing by Sir Henry James at the Parnell commission, Northern Pacific dividend, Zanzibar coast fights, incomplete election returns, Brice’s senate bid, Selma mining accident, Cretan outrages denial, Parnell libel case ruling, and Blanc's republic anniversary address.
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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
Boulangist Demonstration in Paris Suppressed
Nov 12 report notes Boulanger left Jersey. Boulangist committee urges abstention from a government planned demonstration. A large portion of the party opposes the event, which likely ends as a fiasco. Boulangists assembled at Place de la Concorde but were dispersed by police and mounted guards surrounding the square.
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Boulanger
Isle of Jersey
Boulangist Committee
Place de la Concorde
Do We Know More than the Ancients
In this essay a San Francisco Chron columnist argues against sneering at past beliefs. He compares ancient fears of witchcraft and omens with modern faith in science and medicine, noting humans still fear death and seek longevity despite progress. The piece questions whether superstition ever fully ends.
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San Francisco
Sponge quality and processing cautions from Thomas Voorhees
The St. Louis Globe Democrat quotes Thomas Voorhees on sponges urging thorough soaking before use to remove muriatic weld from preparation. It notes wholesale sponges pressed in bales are treated in cellars, bleached, then dyed, with color adjustments to mask natural sea origin.
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Thomas
Voorhees
St. Louis Globe
Democrat
Leeotes Show More Weed Than A Decade Ago
Local report notes increased weed presence compared with ten years earlier. Authorities urge monitoring amid shifts in crop and furor over eroding local flora.
Fast Mail Service Between Chicago and San Francisco
The Union Pacific Central Pacific and Oregon Short Line announce a through fast mail and passenger service starting November 17. Trains will run via two mail cars two sleeping coaches and a baggage car with a four day sixteen hour New York to San Francisco through run. Schedule changes include westbound No 3 and eastbound No 4 fast mail rails with new cars and Portland connections.
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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
The governor completed his list of appointments to the National Silver Convention to meet in St Louis on November 26. The appointees include A C Beckwith Evanston C D Clark Evanston Emile Grantee Atlantic B Amor etti Lander KR HM Scott Sundance W hi Mets Sundance Thomas M Catton Sheridan UH 8 Elliott Buffalo De Forest Richards Douglas He V Groesbeck Laramie Mark Hopkine among others.
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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 for Rock Springs and Cheyenne notices
Rock Springs and Cheyenne names appear in early notice lines listing residents and officials including C. E. Blydenburg Rawlins T. A. Kent Cheyenne C. C. Wright Casper James A. Casebeer Casper Henry G. Hay Cheyenne C. N. Potter Cheyenne Robert C. Morris Cheyenne Trichard E. Field Cheyenne
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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 promotes Tebbetts to head traffic region
General Traffic Manager Mellen reorganizes the traffic department and promotes J S Tebbetts to general freight agent for the Omaha area. Tebbetts will base at Omaha with jurisdiction over Nebraska Kansas Colorado and the Union Pacific main line from Cheyenne to Green River plus related lines except certain Kansas City St Joseph and Leavenworth branches.
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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 May Fast Track Large Foundry and Paint Shop
A circulating report in the city claims Union Pacific issued orders to start the vast foundry and paint shop immediately after contracts are let. Though unconfirmed, surrounding factors imply urgency as construction would only precede the current schedule by months and the road's finances support moving ahead to avoid losses.
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Union Pacific
Union Pacific Road
Real Estate Transfers in County Clerk Records
Warranty deeds show Abram C. Green transferring 6 acres to Z T Hedges in section 34 township 15 north range 65 for 245 dollars. Hedges then transfers 86 acres to Francis E Warren for 1200 dollars in the same parcel. A receiver’s receipt for 80 acres in section 7 township 10 north range 66 was filed. U S patents record 160 acres in section 30 township 25 north range 66 to George R Harrington and 6129-100 acres to Milton Garver in the same section and township.
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Abram C.green
Z.T. Hedges
Zachery T. Hedges
Francis E. Warren
Abram C. Green
United States
George R. Harrington
Milton
Garver
Thanksgiving Proclamation for Wyoming Territory 1889
Governor Francis E Warren proclaims November 25 1889 as Thanksgiving and Prayer Day in Wyoming Territory. Citizens are urged to abstain from work and attend worship to give thanks for blessings of the past year. Secretary Jo an W McLorum signs.
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Territory OF
Wyoming
Cheyenne
United States
Sear
Francis E. Warren
Joan W. McLorum
Promotion for Union Pacific Dispatcher Office Chief
J. E. Smith, seven years with Union Pacific in Cheyenne, has been promoted to head the dispatcher's office. He is a son of Captain Er. S. Smith and is noted for long faithful service and steady work, with friends congratulating the milestone.
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J. E. Smith
Union Pacific Company
Mr. Smith
Er. S. Smith
District Court Indicts George and James Perry for cattle theft
The district court heard preliminary routine work and grand jury proceedings. Indictments were returned against George and James Perry for killing cattle and grand larceny as well as petit larceny.
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George
James Perry
Notice for Publication Cheyenne Ward Estate Claim
Notice is hereby given that the following named person intends to make proof of claim to real property before theRegister and receiver at Cheyenne Wyoming on a stated date. The witnesses and heirs are listed as Tanrwinn, Albert Wristol, and others from Cheyenne.
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Cheyenne
Albert Wristol
I . Herd
Pilile
Eerie. Heglater
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Stanton Sanal
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Therouim
Crook County
the Union Pacific
U. S. Senate Commission
Millen
the “Weekly Eagle
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Johnson County
Blg Horn Region
Fast Flyers
White
Dickinson
Essyeeeeeed
Henderson
West Paresenger
Mammoth Foundry
District Court
Orrick
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