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Newspaper

Cheyenne Weekly Sun

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1889

Page

16

Cheyenne Carnival Charms City With Brilliant Fashion Show

The Merchant’s Carnival in Cheyenne drew a crowded, enthusiastic crowd at Keefe hall. A parade of costumed ladies from trades and professions delighted spectators while Colonel Stitzer received a gold headed cane from Company K. General Thompson praised the participants in a formal address as bands played and booths buzzed with activity.

Keefe Cheyenne R. E E. Field Colonel Stitzer Colonel Stitver Gertrude Morgan Company K Emma O’brien Sttter J. C. Argesheimer Mrs. Rhodes Mr. Argesheimer Fannie Crook Thompson Wyoming R. E. Field Judge Carroll R.N. Kleath

Local Choir Event Praised for Success and Brilliance

Rev. R E Field chaired the executive committee and the dedicated ladies who backed his efforts earned high praise for a very successful and brilliant entertainment that drew an interested audience and dispersed at a late hour.

R. E. Field

Stonework Contract Let for Additional Shops

The stone contract for additional shops goes to R W Bradley who already handles the foundation work. Bradley and A Haley of Smith Gillette Co secure the cut stone deal covering water table and sills. Work to begin as stone arrives with Iron Mountain stone planned for part. lumber shipped from Oregon. bricks and lime to be contracted soon. Entire project aimed for completion by the new year.

R. W. Bradley Bradley Mr. Bradley A. Haley Smith, Gillette & Co Iron Mountain Oregon

What One Man Does

Hon F E Warren prepared a list of 100 persons connected with his enterprises who receive or manage his mail matter. The list showcases his role as a steady community benefactor through industrial progress, employing many and disbursing large payments.

F. E. Warren Warren

Wyoming Militia Girls Eye Washington Visit

Colonel Stitzer leads a company of skilled girls in militia drill and weapon handling. Projected trip to Washington would showcase Wyoming women as capable militia volunteers and bolster statehood arguments before Congress.

Stitzer Washington Wyoming

Mrs Sarah Barker Dies After Coming South

Mrs. Sarah Barker died Saturday evening at the residence of G H Pierce at the corner of Central avenue and Twenty first street. She came from Cincinnati Ohio four weeks ago suffering from consumption. The funeral was held at 2 pm yesterday from the Pierce residence and drew a large crowd. She leaves six children three in Cincinnati and three here Mrs G H Pierce and two Misses Barker. Cincinnati papers please copy.

G. H. Pierce Central Avenue

Ratification Meeting Planned in Rawlins Wyoming

Efforts are under way to organize a large constitutional ratification meeting early next week. The plan includes securing the opera house and inviting many speakers since court is in session to explain the instrument that will become Wyoming's fundamental law. Citizens are urged to attend and vote on election day.

Rawlins Wyoming Mundins Journal

Cutting Affray at Dutch John’s Saloon Involving Railroad Workers

A Colorado Junction gang clashed at Dutch John’s saloon on Fifteenth Street Saturday night. German Loule wounded Callahan, who was hospitalized with serious injuries. Loule escaped. Governor Warren plans a tour to Lander to meet people and learn territory resources.

Colorado Junction Dutch John's Fifteenth Street Loule Callahan Warren Lander

Local Offer Promises Reward for Quick Return of Ill Patient

Mat McCabe of New Brunswick Indiana offers five dollars to anyone troubled with bloody flux who uses Chamberlain's Colle Cholera and Diarrhoea remedy as directed and recovers quickly. He claims half a bottle cured him after other medicines failed and notes widespread daily sales. For sale by BB David and legal blanks at this office.

Mat McCabe New Brunswick Chamberlain McCabe David

Washington Letter from the Daily Sun describes Washington society and politics

The piece reports on social life and official duties in Washington as Congress nears, noting shorter office hours, Mrs Harrison's continued social role, and new state admissions. It covers mint superintendency, consular appointments for Pennsylvania, and a smokeless gun panel test with mixed results and hazard.

Daily Sun Wasuinatos D.C Executive Mansion Harrison Morton Washington Montana North South Dakota United States White House Cameron and Quay Pennsylvania Philadelphia National Committee Fox O. C. Bosbyshell Cameron Pittsburg Blaine Democratic Party Interior John W. Noble Noble Aashington Ordnance Department

Crowe Woolen Mill Plan Rejected for Wyoming Move

In Cheyenne the Patriots Leader criticizes John Crowe of Fairfield Iowa who proposed moving his second hand woolen machinery to Wyoming. Crowe sought a stock company to manage 25 000 to 30 000 dollars of machinery to boost taxable property, but the plan is deemed not worth moving.

Crowe Laramie Cheyenne John Crowe Fairfield Lowa Wyoming

Unsuccessful schemer seeks fortune in Cheyenne

After days here he leaves for Cheyenne as locals resist parting with money. Mr Crowe’s attempt to profit quick fails. Cheyenne and Laramie show no pension business and no welcome for suitors. The community wants a woolen mill, not a money drain.

Cheyenne Crowe Laramie

Union Pacific Restructures Management and Jurisdiction

A Union Pacific circular reorganizes operations across Nebraska Kansas Wyoming and Colorado into two divisions the Mountain division led by G M Cumming and the Pacific division led by O J Smith while the Missouri River division is renamed and T L Kimball gains third vice president status The general manager post is abolished and several title changes accompany a broad extension of Mr Cummings jurisdiction toward the east

Omaha Union Pacific Nebraska Kansas Wyoming Colorado St. Joseph Grand Island Kansas Central Leavenworth Topeka Southwestern Mountain Division Missouri River Division Huntington Oregon Railway and Navigation Company Pacific Division Edward Dickinson G. M. Cumming O. J. Smith T. L. Kimball Mr. Holcombe Ed Dickinson QO. J. Smith Mr. Cumming

Collapse ends land contest over 2bar ranch dispute

George Burton filed against Thomas Swan on the 2bar ranch, a land contest that collapsed after five days when the land office demanded $100 contributions from each side for testimony fees. Swan Land and Cattle offered to pay, but Benton, the contestant, could not raise funds, leaving him without backing and prompting dismissal and return to status quo.

George Burton Thomas Swan 2Bar Swan Land and Cattle Company Mr. Benton Land Office

Gilmore's Jubilee Festival Concerts Open Sales

The sale of seats for Gilmore's jubilee festival concerts starts this morning at Max Meyer & Bro. orders come from fifty miles away. Gilmore showcases top vocalists Campanini Whitney Blanche Stone Barton De Vere Clara Poole Jenny Dickerman Bologna Dusenai and a home talent chorus with cannons and steel flashes.

Omaha Epuilicen Gilmore Max Meyer & Bro Campanini Whitney Blanche Stone Barton de Vere Clara Poole Jenny Dickerman Bologna Dusenai

Baby Boy Born to Mrs Judge Foss in City

A baby boy born to Mrs Judge Foss of Chugwater is staying with Mrs J A Apperson in the city. Both mother and child are well. Mrs Foss was a county republican convention delegate last fall. The baby is described as a hot republican and cried for statehood at once. John T. Martin of Buffalo was yesterday commissioned a notary public by the governor.

Judge Foss Chugwater J. A. Apperson John T. Martin Buffalo

Wyoming Governor Urges Statehood and Land Survey Reform

Francis E. Warren, Wyoming governor, submits the annual report showing population near 9 000 to 105 000 and urges Congress to adopt liberal land surveying. He notes issues with territorial governance by outsiders, calls for clearer land titles for settlers, and highlights vast untapped oil forests and coal beds. He predicts growth in cattle farming and eventual expansion of open-range stock operations.

Francis E. Warren Wyoming Territory Secretary of the Interior Wyoming Congress

The Cronin Jury Completes Vein of Proceedings

A complete jury was secured in the Cronin case. States Attorney Longnecker sought a two day adjournment to plan for presenting the cane while defense objected. Judge Mc Connell then adjourned until Thursday morning as jury impaneling continued amid veniremen counts and peremptory challenges.

Cronin Caicase Longnecker McConnell Drainage Commission Boggs

Locomotive Engineers settle grievances and restore members

The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers in Denver reports the grievance committee finished work and most cases sent back for settlement. Several suspended members from the Missouri Pacific strike are restored to good standing. St. Louis lodge election timing discussed but unclear.

Tive Engineers Denver Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Tt Ie Bial Missouri Pacific Élin St. Louis

Trial of Grand Officers Rumored Chief Arthur Among Accused

Rumors point to Chief Arthur as the central figure in a grand officer investigation. Officials say the matter is serious and will not be concluded until tomorrow, with most questioned denying involvement.

Arthur Fe

Lexington racing results from Oct 22 meet

Mile Katie S. won with Littrell second and Roxanna Ten third in 1:46 for a mile. Dilemma took the mile and one-sixteen with Clamor second and Lizzie D. third in 1:63. Bridge Light won the mile and seventy yards with Bettina second and Plunder third in 1:50.¾. Dollikins captured three-quarters of a mile with Camilla second and Lottie third in Tig time.

Lexington Katie S Littrell Roxanna Dilemma Clamor Lizzie D Bridge Light Bettina Plunder Dollikins Camilla Lottie

Ghastly floods devastate Japanese prefectures and a brutal school tragedy

Reports from San Francisco dated October 22 describe floods in Archi prefecture with 655 drowned and 121 injured, plus over 50 000 houses swept away. A grim tale from Klansu recalls five boys suffocated in coffins during a temple prank and a sixth slain by a schoolmaster, amid broader 1589 flood calamities totaling thousands of deaths and vast destruction.

San Francisco Faplan Mail Klansu

Electric Flashes and Global Health Notes

Snow falls in Michigan yesterday. A yellow fever case is reported in Key West. Governor Foraker remains ill and cannot eat solid food. Philippe Record, famed Paris physician known as the Great American Doctor, is dead. Charles Bradlaugh is gravely ill. Cabinet discussed topics for the president's message. The czar accepted pope arbitration on the Balkan question. Cholera claims 6173 lives in Mesopotamia. 924 cases in Baghdad in five weeks. Baltimore chosen for next Beteenpe convention.

Foraker Phillipe Record Paris Charles Bradlaugh Balkan Russia Austria Mesopotamia Bagdad Baltimore

Fatal Collision at Wicarra Streetcar and Santa Fe Train

A Santa Fe train and a street car collided in Wicarra Kas Oct 22. The car was hurled sixty feet. Fifteen injured, three likely to die. The World bemoans weak World’s Fair fund as it fails to secure a quorum for Monday night meeting.

Wicarra, Kas Santa Fe

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