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Cheyenne Weekly Sun

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1889

Page

14

Still in doubt the senate close and money on the exchange

Reports from Helena Montana Huron South Dakota and other locales outline a tight election picture Republicans claiming joint ballot majorities in several states and Toole leading in Montana while Power lingers. Prohibition forces claim a 6000 vote edge in South Dakota with 3000 more than expected.

Miinneeapontis Helena Toole Senate House Ilenenaa Mont Montana Huron L. Haighman Democratic State Central Committee Bushnell State Prohibition Committee Prohibition

Money Panic Fears Grip New York Stock Market

The stock market remained tight at 10 percent loan rates as banks called in loans. Belmont & Co. withdrew 500000 from gold shipments, boosting total this week to 1500000 sent to Europe and Rothschild. Gold exports plus lower sterling exchange fed fears of a money panic and sent shares down, with sugar, cotton seed, and Atchison troubled before a brief recovery.

New York Stock Exchange Belmont & Co Europe Rothschild Belmont Rio Yoye Atchison

Accident at Hall Field Curnaco injures two players

Oct 4 at Hall Field Curnaco during practice, Delehanty hit a fly that Shriver and Anson attempted to catch. They collided with force, both knocked to the ground and carried to the hotel. Anson reportedly suffered a bad jaw fracture while Shriver sustained a severe facial injury including a cut forehead and eye damage.

Curnaco Delehanty Shriver Anson

Dalzell defends actions over Tanner letter in pensions clash

Private Dalzell writes to the Republic defending an agent in publishing Tanner's letter. He says Tanner and Harrison promised him the deputy pensions commission. Dalzell claims ample ammunition from letters and offers to rest the matter if Harrison admits the truth in silence.

St. Louis Dalzell The Republic Acgent Tanner Harrison Ile

Deputy Sheriff Kills Suspect After Moss Point Church Shooting

Stark, suspected of firing on a Moss Point church, fled down the Pascogoul river in a skiff refused to stop. A hunting party fired on him and the deputy sheriff then shot Stark, killing him instantly. The incident followed the killing of Dan Mckeys and wounding his daughter.

Monte Negro Stark Moss Point Dan Mckeys

Blaine Speech Praised at International Conference Meeting

Lima reports Secretary Blaine’s remarks at the International American conference delegates meeting drew universal praise among Peruvians and other nationalities. The Peru senate approved the so called Grace bondholders contract amid local attention.

Lima Galveston Blaine Peru Senate Grace Bondholders

Great Northern Railway plans new corporation

A New York report notes the St Paul Minneapolis and Manitoba stock rise by about twenty points in the past month. A Coulee issue explains that ten years of railway expansion to 640 miles will continue with extensions seen as necessary. The Great Northern Railway company is to be organized to merge contol and finance and to develop business and extensions.

New York St. Paul Minneapolis and Manitoba Orto Io Coulee Eystem Great Northern Railway Company

Great Northern Proposes $40 Million Capital Plan

The Great Northern Union operates under Minnesota law with an authorized capital of 40 million dollars. Half of this is preferred stock at 6 percent, with anti depreciation protections requiring three fourths consent for additions. Common stock remains with the Great Northern Railway, subject to future disposition. Manitoba stockholders may exchange one share of Manitoba for one share of preferred stock, paying ten dollars in cash per share with fifty dollars funded by asset transfers.

Great Northern Minnesota Great Northern Railroad Company Great Northern Company Manitoba Company Manitoba

Jerome Park Races Highlights

At Jerome Park on October 4 the crowd saw six races. St James won the two year olds sprint, King Crab claimed the mile and an eighth, Pontiac topped fourteen hundred yards, Aurania won the Jaz Hunter stakes for three year olds fillies, Huntress led the mile and three sixteenths, and Little Minnie won the six furlong event.

Jerome Park St. James Hop Filly Eminence King Crab Catient Golden Reel Pontiac Blue Rock Climax Jaz Hunter Aurania Daylight Duplicity Huntress Philosophy Little Minnie Mute Utility

Latonia Races at Latonia track results report

Latonia course in good condition with pleasant weather and solid attendance. Sis Himyar won the seven eighths of a mile race for three-year-olds and up with Middle arch second and Pritchett third in 1.31. Happi ness took the maiden two-year-olds half mile with Mount Lebanon second and Lottie K. third in .50. Lago captured the fifteen-sixteenths of a mile for three-year-olds and up with Mirth second and Daisy Woodruff third in 1.38. Brandalett won the mile for three-year-olds with Queen of Trumps second and Pontalett third in 1.5038. Red Light won five furlongs with Rose Monte second and Martha Page third in 1.03.

Latonia Cincinnati Sis Himyar Middle Arch Pritchett Happiness Mount Lebanon Lottie K Lago Mirth Daisy Woodruff Brandalett Queen of Trumps Pontalett Red Light Rose Monte Martha Page

Morris Park Races Summary from October Meet

At Morris Park on October 3 the crowd braved chilly weather. Five furlongs saw Fordam win with Pearl Set second and Swift third in 0:59. A dead heat for the mile and an eighth between Now or Never and Brother Ban timed at 15.34 with the stakes divided. Cracksman won seven furlongs with Ben Harrison second and Boots third in 1:29.4. St John led a mile race with Barister second and Dunboyne third in 1:44. Two year olds ran five furlongs with The Miss Annie defeating Civil Service and Gunwad in 1:00. Six furlongs produced Tipstaff first, Freedom second, Glen Mound third with unspecified time.

Morris Park Fordam Pearl Swift Brother Ban Cracksman Ben Harrison Boots St. John Barister Dunboyne

Baseball Scores From Across The League

Indianapolis 6 Washington 5. Pittsburg 3 Boston 3. Cleveland 6 New York 6. Chicago 3 Philadelphia 6. Cincinnati 9 Louisville 2. Baltimore 6 Columbus 1.

Indianapoliis Indianapolis Washington Picrssure Pittsburg Boston Cleveland Cleveland New York Cineaco Chicago Philadelphia Cincinnati Louisville Baltimore Columbus

Tragedy as Engine Falls Through Bridge In Indiana

InpraNaronis Indiana Oct 3 A traction engine and threshing machine broke through a bridge near Jonesville and plunged thirty feet into the water John Sparks and Henry Wright were pinned beneath the boiler and scalded to death by escaping steam Three other men were seriously burned in the incident

InpraNaronis Indiana Jonesville John Sparks Henry Wright

Hatfield McCoy Feud Sparks Fatal Wedding Gift

In Jamnoner Kentucky the Hatfield McCoy feud flared during a planned marriage between Pete McCoy’s daughter and John Tandy of the Matfield clan. As the couple stood to wed a volley struck, killing the bride and groom and fatally wounding the preacher.

Hawkelds Jamnoner Pete McCoy John Tandy

Editor Cronin Under Threat After Murder Denunciation

Since the De Cronin murder, Rev. Patrick Cronin editor of the Catholic Union in Burra New York has faced harsher denunciations and has received threatening letters. He condemns his attackers and vows to continue his editorial course.

Cronin Burra N. Y de Cronin Patrick Cronin Catholic Union

Convention of Clan Na Gael District Sixteen to Meet

A district sixteen convention of the Clan Na Gael, covering Illinois and Michigan, will be held here Sunday. Resolutions denouncing the Cronin murder will be introduced and a large dispute is anticipated.

Cineaco Get Save Clan Na-Gael Iinois Michigan Cronin

Opening of International Congress draws strong praise

A dispatch from Mealeo notes Secretary Dlaine’s address opening the International Congress of American Nations was well received. Streets today call it the strongest utterance by an American of its kind.

Si Lawis Mealeo Dlaine International Congress of American Nations

Local execution reported for brutal assault in city

A man was hanged today for an outrageous assault on the daughter of Arthur Allard, a resident of this city. The event occurred at the local gallows and drew significant attention from residents and officials.

Pambenickaneig Paul Key Arthur Allard Kiril

Delegates See Yorktown Gunboat Tour and Firework Salute

The Spanish American delegates arrived at New York after an escort from West Point where Secretary of War Proctor joined the tour. They boarded the Yorktown and marines saluted as the machine guns fired fourteen shots at two and a half second intervals, sparking animated interest among the visitors who toured the ship under officers’ guidance.

West Point Military Academy American Congress Proctor Yorktown New York Wilson Romer Chadwick

Blaine's bid for congress presidency sparks secret session

A Washington dispatch reports that when Blaine appeared to be chosen president of the American Congress, delegates from Chile and Argentina protested by skipping the secret session and the next day's meeting. The session extended to midnight as objections grew over Blaine presiding without being a member.

Merald Cutcaco Washington Blaine Laine Congress Chile Argentine Contess

Rescue Efforts Continue After Corona Steamer Disaster

In New Orleans crews recover bodies including Pat Ryan and Mrs. Huff from the Corona wreck while Captain Knapp and Captain Sweeney describe the sudden explosion. Survivors recount being stranded, escaping to a fireboat, and clinging to wreckage as the hull sank.

New Orleans Democrat Bayousas Beverly Harris Corona Knapp Klein Prophets Island Pat Ryan Huff Baton Rouge Henry Blanks W., Fleming St. Louis Sweeney St “Itis

James H. Clark Dies in Poverty After Gold Rush Life

James H. Clark of Tombstone Arizona died in Washington, aged, after a long career from California gold fever to western mining ventures. A Civil War cotton speculator, he once wealthily lived as a prince with an estimated fortune around 100 million, but lost most of it in later mining speculation.

Wasthington James HH. Clark Tormbstone Ariz Tie California Mexico America Clark

Prolonged Cotton Claim Seeks Union Army Reversal

Three years ago in Washington, Clark pursued a $10,000,000 cotton seizure claim against the Pola won by Union officers in Memphis. The effort has earned favorable reports from both houses of Congress, but progress remains uneven as he endures hardship while continuing the legal fight.

Washington Pola Memphis Congress Clark

Electric Flashes from Across the Nation and World

A roundup of brief dispatches dated October 4 reports no jurors in the Cronin case, a fire at Mount Mansfield causing $15,000 in losses, the death of General Asa R. Blunt in Manchester at age 62, a railroad wreck on the Merida and Soluta line with casualties, and creditors seeking a receiver for the Shreveport and Houston railroad. Other items note the Wesleyan university trustee John Lyon Smith’s death at 95, Crete insurgent clashes near Canea, the Kempton Park Nursery Handicap winner Light Nes Swallow Field in London, a collision near Lasswitz with four railway officials killed, Timothy Sullivan released on bail in New York, a powder-house explosion in Cayuna injuring three children, the arrest of the Earl of Gallway in Dumfries, a $0.75 on the dollar settlement offer accepted by creditors in Boston, and a cabinet meeting in Washington with Proctor absent.

Shreevesport and Houston Railroad Mippleton tConn John Lyon Smith Wesleyan University Lonpox Crete Canea Loxpon Kempton Park Lightnes Swallow Field Arvard Moss Berry Lasswitz Posen Axpany N. Y Timothy Sullivan Cayuna Ont Gallway Dumfries Gibson Boston E.& A. ST. Batchellor & Co

Disastrous Ship Explosion and Building Collapse

On Shields harbor the Italian armored warship Formidable exploded after a cartridge package dropped from height while loading gunpowder. The naval officer in charge and several sailors died instantly and many were severely wounded. In Altenbruch Hanover seven workers fell from scaffolding during church steeple construction and were killed.

Lennon Shields Formidable Altenbrush Hanover

Complaint Against the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad

The American Mining and Smelting Company and others sue the Denver and Rio Grande before the Interstate Commerce Commission alleging unreasonable through bullion rates from Leadville to Missouri River points and a lower rate from Salt Lake that harms Leadville shippers.

Washingtron American Mining and Smelting Company Patterson & Thomas of Denver Interstate Commerce Commission Denver and Rio Grande Road Leadville Missouri River Salt Lake

Denver Knights Templar head to Washington conclave

Colorado delegation to the triennial Knights Templar conclave in Washington, numbering over two hundred, leaves Denver on a special Rio Grande and Missouri Pacific train. Every commandery in the state is represented as they aim to bring the next conclave to Denver.

Denver

Cattle and Sheep Market Report from Cucaco

Cattle receipts total 14 000 with a dull market and prices noted. Beves to extra up to 4 00 and steers from 2 80 to 4 25, stockers 1 75 to 3 00, Texas cattle 1 35 to 2 55, western rang es 2 40 to 3 25, wintered Texans 2 50 to 3 60. Sheep receipts 5 000 with natives 2 55 to 4 59, western 3 40 to 4 10, Texas 3 00 to 4 10.

Texas Western Rangers Western

Railroads recovery of judgments in Western District of Texas

Treasury reports recovery of two $1,000 judgments against the Rio Grande and Eagle Pass railroad and WK Gibbins in a U S court in the Western District of Texas. The cases involve importation of wines from Mexico under a contract of labor at the San Tomas coal mines.

Washngton Treasury Department United States Court Western District of Texas Rio Grande

Woman linked to Butte Falls sheriff elopement arrested

Mrs. J P Sands wife of the Butte Falls Minn sheriff who aided and fled with convict John Mitchell was arrested here tonight. She admitted her flight Mitchell escaped on the Manitoba train but is expected to be captured.

Canklinton J.P. Sands Butte Falls Minn John Mitchell Mitchell Manitoba

Secret Service bust targets counterfeiters in Grooge county

In Indianapolis on October 4 the United States Secret Service announced a major counterfeit ring takedown. After six weeks a detective posed with two criminal gangs operating in Grooge county, leading to seven of fifteen arrests while the remaining eight were being pursued.

Indianapolis Ind United States Secret Service Grooge County

Sund Trots To New Records Amid Bold Age Mix

Sund trotted to record marks today as an unlikely trio of horse, rider, and trainer from SHHool’s stable powered a standout performance. The event drew attention from local fans and the senator’s supporters were among the attendees.

Iter Cala Stanford

Worms in Dogs Tails and the Mutilation Debate

The article discusses the belief in a worm at a dog's tail end causing distemper and the practice of docking tails and cropping ears. It contrasts outdated tax laws on tailed dogs, critiques the logic of the worm superstition, and condemns cruel, unfounded trimming for perceived health benefits.

Hugh Dalziel Great Britain Womba Witnig

An Electric Plant in Indian Forest

A stranger plant in India’s forests emits strong magnetic power. Touching a leaf shocks the skin, a six meter needle is disturbed, and the effect peaks around 2 PM and vanishes at night. Storms amplify the force, rain ends the head, and birds avoid it. No magnetic metals are found nearby, suggesting the plant generates electricity within itself.

Forest of India

Fragmentary Negro Confrontation Scene in Street Interaction

An archaic dialogue scene shows a white man confronting Black youths in a street setting near a hotel. The exchange touches on respect and restraint, with the man demanding proper behavior while a Black speaker asks what is desired and a bystander questions the need for force.

The Cranks We Have Always With Us

A Philadelphia Inquirer excerpt notes a crank proclaims doom from eating meat and breathing night air in summer. Citizens resist bans, continuing meat consumption and nightly respiration while the crankbacked theories falter as people seek normal life.

Philadelphia Incquirer

Albany Girl Foils Burglar in High Society Elopement Plot

An Albany girl mistook a burglar who called the other night for her lover who would arrive to be best man at a refined elopement. The burglar diverted the girl while his partner entered the house and the male thief impersonated the lady to join him.

Albany

Burglary Charge Follows Lover After Mistaken Meeting

A young man fled after a misleading nocturnal encounter with a girl believed to be his lover. The girl, realizing the error, returned home in repentance. The next morning authorities charged the youth with burglary, intensifying his bitter outlook on the affair.

The Newest Game at an Information Party

The article describes a party game where men receive cards and women small numbered papers. Partners with matching numbers form teams and write questions. Cards are read aloud, partners answer, and scores reward accuracy. The after discussion, prizes are awarded.

Bunker Hill Monument Boston

Stranger seeks museum job amid World’s Fair links

A stranger and a dime museum proprietor clash over work. The man wants a public role in the exhibition but the proprietor warns he already has enough help. The exchange turns on publicity and the stranger’s claim of unique status in New York compared to the world’s fair spotlight.

Dime Museum New York

Drop Nickel In the Slot Machine Cureaul Display

The new auto machine titled Dovtor Cureaul sits in Hol and Ita Wwenlen Heure of me map. Compartments labeled with ailments require a coin to be dropped into the slot to obtain the corresponding pull or powder.

Holand

Desert Land Final Proof Notice for Publication

Arthur Gurimer of Cheyenne Wright County Wyoming has filed notice of intention to make final proof on desert land claim No. 3182 for section 3 in township 20 north range 61 west before the Register and Receiver at Cheyenne Wyoming on November 8 1880. Witnesses: Alexander J. Pery Caleb M. La Grange Demer FE Brown and Walter Brown all of Joshen Wyoming. Champlin Register.

Land Office Cheyenne Wyo Arthur Gur@imer Loramie County Wyoming Range Alexander J. Pery Caleb M. la Grange Demer FE. Brown Walter Brown Joshen Kk. P Champlin Register

Desert Land Final Proof Notice for publication

United States Land Office Cheyenne Wyoming September 19 Notice is hereby given that Orrin B P Donald of 112 Wiendean Street Keokuk Lee County Iowa has notice of intention to make proof to establish desert land claim No 4117 for the all see in township 10 north range 6 west before the Register and Receiver at Cheyenne Wyoming on Tuesday the 11th day of November He names the following witnesses to prove the reclamation of said land Coley Hester John McDonald Samuel L Blake Robert Jackson James H Egbert Laramie County Wyoming Pochamplin Register

United States Land Office Cheyenne Wyo Orrin Donald Wiendean Street Keokuk Lee County Preston Desert Claloy Register Wyoming Coley Hester John i. McDonald Samuel L. Blake Robert Jackson James Hi Egbert Laramie County I. Pochamplin Asiep Salt Dine McDonald Samuel TL. Bake James Hill Rybert Laramiy County K.P. Ciamrin

Desert Land Final Proof Notice In Cheyenne Wyoming

Desert Land Final Proof Notice published from L Porter McDonald of Kinmettisburg and James M Griffin of Dubois in Wyoming. Notices call for witnesses to prove continuous residence and cultivation for desert land claims before the Register and Receiver in Cheyenne on November 5 and October 10 1880. Witnesses named include Hom of salt Dine Vie Join Ut, McDonald, Bake, Jackson, Hill, and Youur, Yoder, Phiy Yoder, Frank Yoder.

Chevrsne Wyoming Hie Oaly Viet Cheyenne James M. Griffin Henry Youur Charles Hue Frank Yoder Philipp Los Phiy

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