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Newspaper

Cheyenne Weekly Sun

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1891

Page

11

Hurdler Adam Beaten by Monte in Wyoming Fair Races

In a packed grounds day at the Wyoming Fair, Monte outran Adam in a thrilling hurdle dash while Cactus Blossom won the 600 yard dash. Bugle beat Parnell by a neck in the mile, and Rambler, Joker, Quicksilver led the crowd through fast races as Polo exhibition drew cheers.

Monte Ras—Bogle Parnell Cactus Blossom Fair Association Gamin Brooks Melbourne Adam Prof. Neske Marie Heath Pomeroy Bugle Irene Hark Denver Kuykendall Boys Johnny McCormick Torrife Tre Quicksilver Joker Cactus Hunter Bros Wyoming Capitol Building Dan Hogan Master Kildare Rambler Dan Little Monte Sly Monte Natrona C. Hersig King T. W. Brooks Jack Sam Bailey Spot W. H. Weaver Sorrel John J. B. Hunter, Jr Judge M. E. Stead C. G. Sutton Quicksiver Polo Ranch Mary Hall H. Temple Wyoming Fair Neming Colorado Oxford Horse Association C.G. Logan J. H. Temple Dave Miller Fred P. Voorhees J. D. Hardin H. Hoffman Geo. F. Danis Saratoga P. E. Fredericks Missouri M.E. Stid Dixon Barney Boise Rake

Plan to finance Union Pacific debt through 3 year notes

A New York banker outlines a three year note plan for Union Pacific debt totaling about 19 million dollars. Banks and trust companies would exchange loans for 92 cent notes paying 6 percent, with collateral in escrow held by a syndicate led by Morgan. Most loan holders reportedly signed. bonds would be issued with attached coupons and not listed until par.

Union Pacific Railroad Union Pacific Morgan Union Waeifie Offee Russell Sage Sidney Dillon Dillon Stock Exchange

Wheat Blockade Strains Kansas Railroads

Wheat receipts in Kansas have surged since the harvest, causing a major railroad blockade. Missouri Pacific yards report 60 cars. Santa Fe 400. Union Pacific 200. other roads 800 waiting to be moved. Reports from points across Kansas show carloads awaiting transport as roads try to relieve the buildup.

Kansas City Sept Kansas Missouri Pacific Santa Poe Union Pacific Kansay Pointe

Texans Protest Sunday Closing of World’s Fair

A dispatch from Texas State Fair association headquarters reports one hundred thousand Texans protest Sunday closing of the World’s Fair. The message declares the day of fanaticism is past and calls for open fair operations.

Cincaco Texas State Fair Association

Iron of This Section Developed for West Wyoming Markets

The mine convention opened with John W. Nesmith of Denver Steel presenting on western iron, stressing the Rocky Mountain iron belt and the need to develop local production and markets. Weston County and La Plata district figures were discussed, with notes on ore quality and potential four foot lead sightings. A strong party platform praised tariff policy, silver parity, and veterans’ pensions amid national defense and economic aims.

John W. Nesmith Denver Steel Company Nesmith Rocky Mountains United States F. W. Mendeil Weston County Jay Byron la Plata Albany County F. J. Stanton Wyoming W. E. Mead Omaha Mining Exchange Geo. F. Canis Saratoga Gold Hill Medicine Bow Range Edward Meade Wyoming Minerals E. C. Bartlett W. B. Hugus W. E. Tilton Jas. K. Merrill Guo. Osgood E. F. Grout Sam Morten R. B. Connor Casper J. E. Shannon Buffalo Downey Denver Wm. Sturmis Jr

Republican Nominating Convention Names State Ticket

At Rochester New York the Republican convention nominated Sloan Fassett for governor and John Vrooman for lieutenant governor on the first ballot. Acclamations followed for Eugene F. P. O’Connor secretary of state Arthur C. Wade comptroller Pr M. Kloupres state treasurer Win E. Sutherland attorney general and others. The platform endorses Reconstruction era principles and Harrison administration policies praising law enforcement fidelity and American principles in speeches to the people.

New York Rochester N. Y Sloan Fassett John Vrooman Eugene FP O'Connor Brooklyn Arthur C. Wade Jamestown M. Kloupres Rockland Couny Win E. Sutherland Monroe Congress Harrison

O'Brien Files Trust Deed to Protect Creditors in Tennessee

M J O'Brien a respected citizen and supreme treasurer of the Catholic Knights of America filed a deed of trust on all his property to secure creditors. Liabilities not fully known but likely up to 50 000 dollars including deficits from railroad construction losses.

Yukon Goldfield Dispute Pinpoints British Range

A U S surveying party in Alaska reports the richest Yukon gold fields lie beyond the U S border on the British side, challenging territorial claims and prompting political attention.

United States Alaska Yukon

Wheat supply in Northwestern elevators drops from last year

As the new crop begins to come in this year the Northwestern elevators report a stock one million and a quarter bushels smaller than at the same date a year earlier.

German Papers Deny French Claims on Emperor's Mental State

Reports note German papers reject French accounts of the emperors condition while conceding the remembered injury to his knee on his yacht remains undeniable and attracts attention.

Publisher George H. Putnam on literary compensation

George H. Putnam states that pay for literary work is not tied to labor but to what the community is willing to spend for the result. He suggests writers should consider market value and reader interest when seeking remuneration.

George H. Putnam

Boston Waiters Alliance Aims National Organization

The Boston waiters alliance, formed recently and advocating no fees to waiters, reports that similar groups exist in other cities. It plans to form a national body and to hold its national convention in Washington alongside other learned and scientific organizations.

Boston Waiters’ Alliance Boston Alliance National Convention of United States Waiters Washington

A Wife in a Million Divorce Case Ignites City

A Massachusetts style divorce tale unfolds in a New England city as a wife seeks decree to allow her husband to wed the rival she believes he prefers. The two beauties, schoolmates and social leaders, spark satire as the husband flirts with both before choosing none. The wife hopes the court will grant separation so all may pursue their chosen matches.

New England John Ruskin

Diplomat Merrillat Challenges Lands Treaty Talk

Reported on a Wyoming Shoshone commission meeting with Fremont County, Merrillat of Washington, DC objected to terms and earned a rebuke from State Senator Woodruff. He announced plans to spend a $5,000 appropriation on hunting and fishing, withholding treaty agreement until funds are used. Indians may relinquish 600,000 acres for 50 cents an acre, with livestock as part payment.

Fremont County Reds Merrillat Wash D. C Toto Woodruff Washington Wyoming

A Handsome Barn Social At Myers Premises

The Relief Corps ladies hosted a barn social last night with dancing and a nice supper. Attendees praised the decorations and the event was well patronized.

the Relief Corps Myers Premises

Young Lady Killed in Laramie Buggy Accident

A fatal collision in Laramie left Annie Aldrich dead and Mrs. Jas. Nicholson injured after a runaway horse, once calm, panicked and toppled their buggy. The crash caused multiple fractures and internal injuries to Miss Aldrich and prolonged illness for Nicholson.

Laramie Jas. Nicholson Union Pacific Blacksmith Shop Annie Aldrich

Army paymaster office moved from Cheyenne to Omaha

The army paymaster for this section will relocate from Cheyenne to Omaha. May Comogys and Clerk Willard, who just returned from the west and north, are to depart for Omaha before October 1.

Cheyenne Omaha Comogys Willard

Old Timer Frank Hunter Visits Pioneers in Town

Frank Hunter, a seasoned local, chats with pioneers in town sharing stories. He remarks how the hills were hollowed by mining when Pik first arrived and notes his role among the men who helped build Cheyenne.

Frank Hunter Pik Cheyenne

Quiet Wedding of John W Plat and Bginkie Myrtle Hinetrowt

Reported marriage held quietly at the home of the bride groom named John W Plat and Bginkie Myrtle Hinetrowt. The event drew many locals and friends who wished the couple a happy life together in Cheyenne.

John W. Plat Bginkie Myrtle Hinetrowt Werre Belie Ria. Glos Yester Joe Colorado Cheyenne

Wheatland Plans Watermelon Day With Cheyenne Excursion

Hon A Giletmat announced Wheatland will host a Watermelon Day next year by Wye Nie Development. An excursion from Cheyenne and other places will join speeches and free watermelon at a feast by a beautiful lake.

Wheatland A. Giletmat Wyenie Development Company Cheyenne

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