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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1891
Page
20
Fragmentary report details a trade sequence linking Livia Kansas to Cheyenne with a stock of iron products. It mentions a delivery timing around an eight month span, a warehouse stock, and a merchant with a probable price around 150 dollars. The text is garbled and hard to parse but references ships, rooms, and movements between towns and a possible connection to Hawaiian goods.
The text lauds Chicago’s innovations in foundations and steel frame construction for towering buildings. It describes iron snowshoe foundations, steel skeleton frames, and terra cotta fillings as future New York projects rise to 550 feet with twenty stories plus six more over the roof. The piece notes unprecedented sightlines and even mentions the Lick telescope enabling moon observations.
In the nineteenth century Galton outlines fingerprint based identity proof noting ridged patterns on fingers and soles never vary. He cites Herschel prints from 1860 and 1888 and predicts criminals will be identified and heirs found, with a pocket printing device.
The national shooting contest closed at Fort Sheridan with Maj Gen Miles presenting medals and trophies to Army rifle and cavalry teams. Gold and silver medals were awarded to units and individuals, including Sergt F Rose, Lieut F Ramsey, and Sergt Heuser, for top scores across rifle and carbine events. A Chicago Herald and Tribune medal lineup highlighted outstanding skirmish and bullseye scores amid broader prize distribution.
The Michigan Methodist conference censured Arner for indiscreet remarks after a rocky tenure. Bishop Newmann and church leaders condemn his conduct while noting strained finances and a family of five. Arner questions the bitterness and hints at possible retirement amid ongoing proceedings.
The Earl of Dudley married Miss Gurney at Chelsea parish church. Rainy weather did not dampen a brilliant turnout led by the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Clarence. The ceremony drew many guests, some in disorderly fashion, with a large reception at Duke of Bedford's home and a country honeymoon to Italy.
The Burdett chaired gathering named Henry Cabot Lodge permanent chairman. Nominations for governor William Hale, lieutenant governor William M. Olin, secretary of state Geo A. Marden, and Albert Pillsbury for attorney general were made, with William H. Hall and others proposed for auditor. The convention adjourned sine die after depositing 815,000 viaduct bonds in an eastern bank for Cheyenne.
Under a June 13 1891 U S circuit court decree the Central Association of Wyoming faces sale of listed oil placer mining claims in Natrona Johnson and other counties. The Oct 17 1891 auction at Cheyenne will transfer ownership to the highest bidder after court approval. Josefh P. Rackin U S Marshal announces.
An official census puts Gillette, new Burlington terminus in the north, at 320 residents. The count excludes many expected to reside temporarily, yet still marks a strong showing for a town born only six weeks ago.
Notice is given that a final proof for a land claim has been filed with the Register and Receiver. The hearing date is set for late October with witnesses listed including Silas Doty from Fort Laramie and Truman Hicks from Cheyenne.
An old land office notice from Cheyenne announces the patent action for parcel in section 1. Names listed include Lewis Jobin Merry Thomas Daniel Thomas Asahel Moebertaon and others of Pine Dints Wyoming, with witnesses Discor Love and others.
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