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Newspaper

Cheyenne Weekly Sun

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1891

Page

3

Hurdler Adam Beaten in Tight Race at Fair

Monte defeats Adam in the hurdle event while Bugle wins the mile dash with Parnell close behind. Cactus Blossom and Quicksilver headline a thrilling 600 yard dash as Kelley showcases Rocket and Lucey in the half mile roadster. Balloon plans and polo exhibition accompany fast-paced racing at the Wyoming Fair.

Monte Ras—Bogle Parnell Cactus Blossom Bugle Irene Hark Denver Kuykendall Boys Johnny McCormick Torrife Tre Quicksilver Joker Cactus Hunter Bros Adam Wyoming Capitol Building Dan Hogan Master Kildare Rambler Dan Little Monte Sly Monte Sheriff Kelley Rocket Lucey Postoflice Charley 5 Lucy Maud 5 Kelley Loblien & Sigwart Bone Aed Charley S 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 Gamin

Plan to carry Union Pacific floating debt via 3 year notes

A New York financial report explains a creditor plan for Union Pacific debt. Banks trust firms and individuals would accept 3 year notes at 92 cents on the dollar with 6 percent interest, surrendering collateral in escrow to a syndicate led by Morgan. About 19 million dollars in loans affected, with three-fourths of holders reportedly agreeing.

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

Wheat Blockade Hits Midwest Rail Lines

Crowded Kansas freight yards report heavy wheat receipts backing up trains across Missouri Pacific Santa Fe Union Pacific and other lines. Up to sixty railcars await forwarding in Missouri Pacific yards with four hundred in Santa Fe and two hundred in Union Pacific plus eight hundred in other yards as shipments stall. Railroads race to relieve the backlog amid the harvest surge.

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

Texans protest Sunday closing of World’s Fair

A dispatch from the Texas State Fair Association headquarters reports one hundred thousand Texans protest Sunday closing of the World’s Fair. The message declares the era of fanaticism has passed.

Cincaco Texas State Fair Association

Iron of this region urged for westward steel growth

At a mine convention the main paper by John W Nesmith of the Denver Steel Co argues westward iron development is vital. He cites 8 million people west of 95th meridian yet minimal U.S. iron output there, urging local ore and fuel exploitation to attract national investment and build a strong iron industry.

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

New York Republicans Nominate Ticket at Rochester Convention

Sloan Fassett was nominated for governor and John Vrooman for lieutenant governor on the first ballot at the Rochester convention. Acclamations followed for Eugene F. P. O’Connor and others for secretary of state Arthur C. Wade state treasurer M. Kloupres attorney general Win. E. Sutherland. The platform backs Harrison era principles and fifty firth congress legislation, praising his administration and its appeal to the African American community.

Treasury Fifty- First Congress Europe South America Voice of New York Harrison Reublican Party Nion 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

Local Citizen Files Deed of Trust in Tenn

Cuattanooga Tenn September 9 M J O Brien well known citizen and supreme treasurer of the Catholic Knights of America filed a deed of trust on all his and personal property to protect his creditors His liabilities are not fully known but not exceed 50 000 including any deficit in his accounts as treasurer of the Catholic Knights His embarrassment stems from heavy losses on railroad construction contracts.

Yukon gold fields shift to British side in Alaska survey

A United States surveying party in Alaska reports that the richest gold fields of the Yukon lie on the British side of the boundary line, not within U.S. claims.

United States Alaska Yukon

Northwestern wheat supply dip with harvests underway

As the new crop of wheat began to come in this year the northwestern elevators held about one million and a quarter bushels fewer than at the same date last year.

German papers deny French claims on emperor condition

Indignant German papers repudiate French journal assertions about the emperor’s mental state while acknowledging a contested lame knee he sustained aboard his yacht. The fragment stresses denial of psychological weakness alongside the physical injury.

Publisher George H. Putnam on literary compensation

George H. Putnam argues that pay for literary production cannot reflect labor amount but rather the community’s willingness to pay for the result. He contends compensation is determined solely by market demand and perceived value, not by effort or skill.

George H. Putnam

Boston Waiters Alliance Seeks National Organization

The Boston waiters alliance which adopted a no fees platform has learned of similar groups forming in other cities. It aims to create a nationwide body with a national convention to be held 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 Stirs New England City

A controversial divorce case in a conservative New England city centers on a wife seeking to allow her husband to marry a preferred rival. The tale of two beautiful schoolmates unfolds with philosophical musings, marital strain, and hopes for a decree so all may unite as desired.

New England John Ruskin

Diplomat Merrillat Disputes Land Treaty Plea at Wyoming Meeting

Reports say Merrillat from Washington objects to the Shoshone commission's terms with Fremont County leaders over land relinquishment. He cites spending of a $5,000 allowance for commission expenses and demands hunting and fishing rights from the remaining funds. Indians may cede 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

A barn social hosted by the Relief Corps ladies last night drew a good crowd. Attendees enjoyed dancing a fine supper and admired the barn decorations reflecting a handsome affair.

the Relief Corps Myers Premises

Young Lady Killed In Laramie Buggy Accident

In Laramie a buggy accident fatally injured Annie Aldrich and maimed Mrs. Jas. Nicholson, wife of a Union Pacific foreman. The horse bolted after a shout, the buggy overturned on a corner, Aldrich died within hours from multiple injuries, Nicholson remains bedridden.

Laramie Jas. Nicholson Union Pacific Blacksmith Shop Annie Aldrich

Army paymaster office moves from Cheyenne to Omaha

The army paymaster for this section will relocate from Cheyenne to Omaha. May Comogys and Clerk Willard, back from the west and north, will proceed to Omaha before October 1.

Cheyenne Omaha Comogys Willard

Old Timer Frank Hunter Swaps Yarns with Pioneers

In town, Frank Hunter chats with pioneers and recalls rough days. He notes the hills were holes in the ground when Pik first arrived, praising men who helped build Cheyenne.

Frank Hunter Pik Cheyenne

Quiet Wedding at the Belie by Ria Glos Cheyenne

John W. Plat wed Bginkie Myrtle Hinetrowt in a small quiet service at the belief in Glos. The couple, young and popular, begin married life with best wishes from friends in Cheyenne.

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

Wheatland Watermelon Day Planned by Wye Nie Development

Hon A Giletmat announced Wheatland to host a Watermelon Day next year backed by Wye Nie Development. An excursion from Cheyenne is planned with speeches and free watermelon for all at a lakeside feast.

Wheatland A. Giletmat Wyenie Development Company Cheyenne

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Fair Association Brooks Melbourne Prof. Neske Marie Heath Pomeroy Messrs Chapman, Hoyt and Brooks The Senator Mondell Mr. Meads Halhead Merrill Frank Senator Woodruff Leramie
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