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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1889
Page
12
A fragmented note lists payment terms for three months with the terms bree and mothe tor. The text suggests a period divided into three equal segments with unspecified details. No clear names or locations are provided.
The king of Siam arrives in Paris signaling a notable diplomatic ascent in European circles, described as an improvement over the shah of Persia in status and diplomacy.
The Portuguese monarch is paralyzed from the waist downward and given only weeks to live. Doctors say the condition is irreversible, delivering a grim prognosis for the throne and royal succession.
Waterbury Connecticut residents approved the measure by a large margin to end prohibition and allow alcohol sales, marking a decisive shift in local policy. The result reflected broad public support amid ongoing national debates over temperance and liquor laws.
Historian Bancnor declares he feels as well as six decades ago and credits horseback riding as the best elixir of youth, asserting fitness and vitality from the sport.
Thomas A. Epison impressed English audiences with his conservative stance and disdain for society praise. His refusal to be lionized heightened his dignity among exclusive Britons, though his rise was not accepted by all.
The millionaires of New York subscribed $285,000 to the world’s fair and then considered what drawback their wealth represented. The city is grand, yet its rich do not possess their money they are possessed by it.
The review lauds current money market stringency as curbing speculation and aiding legitimate business. It says the iron market remains firm and higher with increased output versus last year.
A large influx of lean natives Texans and rangers entered Chicago yards with buyers paying low prices. Texas and northern ranges supplied about half the cattle, mostly for canning. Prime natives are scarce though, with buyers now paying around 5 for strong lots and several sales at 4.55 to 4.95 for 1 436 pound natives last week.
The New York World reports the new Connecticut election law brings confusion to enemies and joy to supporters of free honest voting. It notes voters use private booths, seal ballots in official envelopes, and vote without observers within thirty feet, ensuring secrecy and independence unseen in recent years.
The week shows a near steady money market amid unusual gold shipments to Europe. Treasury deficits widen by 2.8 million, trade activity rises but lags last year. West crops are superb, bank exchanges similar to a year ago. Iron market booms. rails at 31 dollars with Sag sales. Liverpool cotton corner collapses with price drop of four cents from 340 thousand bale sales. Sugar and cotton oil trusts show signs of following copper, tin lower.
Wheat stands at ty cents in New York with sales reaching 46 million bushels. The money supply rose by 28.5 million dollars in three months though it remains below the level of a year ago.
The Laramie Boomerang prints Judge Saufley’s critique of Wyoming’s proposed constitution. He argues the educational clause restricts voting rights in conflict with the fourteenth amendment and questions the charter’s wisdom and federal-state balance.
The secretary of the Whitechapel Vigilance Committee received a letter signed Jack the Ripper claiming danger and telling readers to keep lamps open for October 15.
The Billings Gazette editor recalls a Billings county incident where non English speakers were allegedly registered and guided to vote the straight Democratic ticket. The piece laments supposed past honesty and warns of manipulated ballots by partisan clerks and agents.
The Laramie Boomerang quotes Judge Saufley urging Albany county grand jurors to act with candor and courage. He praised honest conviction over flashy ability, citing Colonel Robert G. Ingersoll as a contrast, and urged public officers to resist popular clamor.
Taeshah discovers his harem in disarray upon returning to Persia and laments wishing he had stayed in Europe permanently.
Queen Victoria has sold her Hereford bull Favourite, the first prize winner at the Windsor show, indicating she now raises cattle for revenue purposes.
Senator Manderson returned money paid under a pension re-rating by Tanner and wrote Secretary Noble that the re-rating was unsolicited by him. The letter argues the payment should not have been issued and seeks clarification on the disbursement.
Prince Bismarck worries the reigning German emperor may rush into war, risking the political order post France. He fears death but seeks to outlive and outmaneuver the emperor’s risky inclinations.
The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette alleges Epward Bramy copied the Vera Zarovitch tale from its 1880 81 columns and provides extracts as evidence. The note questions literary integrity of the period with hints that Eli Perkins also faces suspicion.
Tax Salt Lake Tribune voices national sentiment on General Chalmers withdrawal from Mississippi gubernatorial race. The paper argues his reasons deter immigration, condemns a culture of open principle conflict, warns that outrages rebound on the state, and suggests the U S should acquire territory to offer colored men a peaceful home and migration path.
An exchange suggests readers should place their feet on the carpet as a sign of trust. The remark frames the carpet as a symbol of confidence and communal assurance in daily life.
The Tur Pioneer Press of St. Paul report says its thirteen story building was entered last Monday, detailing a break in at the newspaper offices.
Turdusk Herad and Sundance Republican leaders voice strong backing for the constitution, urging supporters to defend its principles and participate in upcoming civic events.
Rawlins Journal frames a constitutional vote as a path to Wyoming prosperity. The piece argues for support, linking approval to economic growth and state advancement.
J. L. Storrs publisher of the Sundance Republican resigns from the Sundance mayoralty, ending his term in the Western town.
Former queen Isabella of Spain expresses desire to travel to this country before she dies. The statement is noted amid remarks comparing Bella to a bold, American tiger in a lighthearted tone.
Frederick Davndiass, the U S minister to Hayti, intends to write a novel but kept his plan secret until just before he set sail for Hayti.
Virginia reports General Mahone as a veteran fighter making the liveliest stand the Old Dominion has seen, displaying a persistent and vigorous defense in the current conflict.
Canadian papers scoff at the commander of the Rush but acknowledge the ship sails on despite defiant rhetoric from journalists and public alike.
The Wa abandons patent-inside printing and will publish as a home-printed weekly, signaling stronger local prosperity and broader autonomy for Casper’s newspaper.
The report notes Governor Hut abstains from smoking and drinking. It states he faces ongoing temptation to indulge yet maintains a smiling but firm resolve to avoid wine and tobacco. The brief appears in V. VY. World.
Widespread crop failure in Ramsey County Dakota leaves over 100 families without subsistence for the upcoming winter as aid concerns rise. The disaster threatens rural economies and prompts calls for relief actions from local leaders and agencies.
Tue czar travels to Berlin to probe whether his friend the emperor will commit to war. The looming European showdown suggests an imperial clash may soon unfold.
Mapame Tuatenori reports that Russian factory operatives, both men and women, sleep in the mills and cannot afford leather shoes. Paper serves as stockings and shoes are made of wood, revealing shocking immorality in the mills.
Joan Roach’s vessel Dolphin completed a 55000 mile cruise and returned without structural weaknesses. Officials earlier alleged the ship was structurally weak, but inspection showed no joint spring or sign of fatigue.
The Chicago News reports a Wabash Avenue man profiting from a nickel slot machine labeled Drop a Nickel in the Slot and Take a Walk Around the Block. The gimmick draws curiosity as passersby insert coins and stroll nearby.
The Omaha Republican announces another management change as Fred Nye retires and transfers his interests to J. C. Wilcox, a longtime Omaha resident who has run the Omaha Dispatch successfully.
Mrs Cleveland seeks a new pursuit to elevate her social standing and may devote much study to oil painting this winter, avoiding literature while another with her name remains in the field. The note appears in volume 7 percent World.
A quoted interview discusses the Knights of Labor decline and says the group has lost in numbers but gained in organization and character. The speaker notes rapid gains in numbers since 1886, when reports suggested different conditions.
The record notes membership peaking around 702000 while conceding actual figures never exceeded 150000 in 1888. It states current knightly membership near 260000, detailing historical high and recent increases.
A Marine woman from Buffalo leapt over the Horseshoe Falls yesterday without a barrel rubber suit or press agent. She left a note requesting burial beside her children. No witnesses saw the plunge and searchers below at the Whirlpool are looking for her body.
United States Deputy Collector Stitzer of Cheyenne seized Sheridan Brewing Company goods for alleged revenue violations including bottling and stamp use. Forest fires west of Sheridan threaten government timber as Piney and Clear Creek burn. LH A Coffeen to speak on the convention new constitution and statehood at Big Horn October 19 and Dayton October 14 at 7 p.m.
Denver News notes a vast placer gold discovery twelve miles above Abiquin on the Chama river. Large nuggets have been found in the stream bed and gravel beds yield about four dollars per cubic yard. The Kendall Mining Co. and expert observers are on site, with excitement spreading among curious locals.
A wave of community rejoicing follows the appointment of H R Mann of Buffalo as register of the Buffalo land office. The longtime local resident and former deputy district clerk is praised for his land knowledge, experience, and understanding of land law, with supporters predicting capable and fair service.
A man under Lieutenant Wright accidentally shot Private Stevens in the chin and throat as he slept in camp near Salt Creek about 50 miles northeast of town. Stevens died within minutes and was buried Sunday as the incident cast gloom over the party and settlement. The event sparked debate over safe handling of loaded firearms.
Oil men from the consolidated well report strong indications of a gusher as D W Moffatt arrives in Casper. Overnight Tom Blackburn and another Moffatt employee say the second sand has been reached and oil flows too fast to ball out after 2 1/2 feet. He plans 50 more feet and a torpedo shot, expecting a flowing well.
The dangers of electric wires are deemed great and uncertain, prompting New York authorities to order burying the cables. The Republican calls on Denver to require the same from its electric companies, with other cities likely to follow.
The appointment of J. C. Munroe as superintendent sparks Cheyenne railroad shops growth talk. Reports say 1,200 to 1,500 workers may be employed in two years as the central plant concentrates repairs, reduces costs, and shifts work from North Platte and Omaha to Cheyenne.
The Young Mens Christian Association in this city has established a free reading room above the Union Mercantile store on Ferguson street. It provides access to territorial exchanges and city dailies, plus monthlys like Century and Scribner's, and entries such as St Louis Globe Democrat and Chicago Tribune. Youths Companion is among offerings. The room is open during business hours and evenings and welcomes all visitors.
Mat McCabe offers five dollars to anyone with bloody flux who uses Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy exactly as directed and recovers quickly. He cites widespread daily sales of over a thousand bottles and asserts safety and efficacy for cholera morbus dysentery and bloody flux when directions are followed. Sale is through B. B. David with printed directions.
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