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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1891
Page
5
Official reports from Maprio describe catastrophic floods in Toledo, Spain, with about 2,000 dead and extensive destruction. Roads and railways are cut, food shortages trigger desperate raids, troops isolate towns, and relief remains severely limited as survivors face famine and disease.
The Zealandia arrived in San Francisco seven days after leaving Honolulu. The burial of Prince Consort John Dominis occurred September 6 at the royal mausoleum beside King Kalakaua. Queen Liliuokalani named privy council members and festivities for her birthday were canceled after the prince’s death. A major Hawaii Supreme Court probate challenge and a plantation labor dispute near Kohala are reported.
Sheriff Kelley uncovered early yesterday a jail break plan centered on a cut bar in the east lower cells. A nine inch saw and a sharpening file were found under the iron floor, with visitors possibly delivering tools. The escape was timed for last evening. the sheriff’s list includes Kingen McKinney Parkison Miller and others.
Maj. Powell writes Judge Merrell accepting the invitation to join the Green river expedition. The little steamer is nearly ready for the trip and a trial excursion will precede the voyage. If successful, Powell will come out from Washington and take cabin passage.
The Green River Canal company organized and begun field surveys after leaving Green River last Wednesday. The plan calls for a canal near Fontenelle creek to irrigate about 250 000 acres along the west bank for over twenty miles at an estimated land and canal cost of 750 000 dollars, with land value expected at five dollars per acre. This project, noted as highly practical for Wyoming, is poised to benefit Powowanies county. the company is not connected with Ammoth Canal.
Tom McCarthy of Boston and Bill Smith of Australia fought for 1000 at the California club fight. Smith pressed early with jabs and lefts, McCarthy answered with rights. Smith dominated late rounds, McCarthy saved by a knockdown count, Smith finished the fight with McCarthy unable to rise after the final knockdown.
Judge Blake criticizes Campbell for filing an affidavit in the Conway case while noting his only fault was serving as an attorney in the matter. He denies allowing affidavits to alter the record and rejects proposed exceptions, outlining expected conduct given Campbell's role.
Joe De Barthe editor of the Buffalo Echo visits Omaha after missing the mining convention. He brings gold cement and ore from Bald Mountain, notes placer fields stretch 180 miles, and says each claim is nearly a fortune. He reports capital flowing in and plans for development. The northern country is described as very prosperous.
Salt Lake City hosts the irrigation congress with about 450 delegates. Governor Thomas traces Mormon irrigation beginnings in 1847 and urges ceding arid lands to local states, aiming to educate and influence federal policy. C. C. Wright of California elected president, committee appointed to memorialize congress, Thursday set as special memorial day.
Reports from Mitylene and Constantinople suggested a British landing on the Turkish island. Ambassador White said British crews likely disembarked during routine boat drills and exercises, then reembarked with no fortifications built. Diplomatic circles debated whether the episode was a warning to the sultan amid rumblings of maneuver.
The official signal office chart shows that showers during Melbourne's stay were strictly local.
Day and Blanchard, janitors at the capitol, escort visitors to Mineral Hall in the basement. The exhibit, though small and incomplete, is representative and convinces viewers that Wyoming’s resources are vast and the future is assured.
A local branch of the national association of miners ore dealers and reduction people was organized yesterday with J. K. Jeffrey William Sturgis Jr George W. Brown and J. C. Baird on the local board. Sampling works are to be built at Omaha and members may receive free assays and guidance to capitalists. The New York branch is already in working order.
O Hearne protested to General Master Mechanie McConnell against reducing working hours. The plant has many repairs pending and many workers will quit rather than accept the shorter hours. O Hearne plans to depart about the first.
Ed. W. Stone, back from Omaha, says 500 vacant stores and ten times as many unoccupied houses. He notes far fewer people on the streets by evening than in Cheyenne. Z. T. Hedges from Little Rock reports Kansas City is quieter now than ever.
The commission awards R. W. Bradley a contract to haul 1,800 yards of earth to the statehouse grounds. The square will be leveled in preparation for adornment when funds are secured.
In mid winter a young man employed at A Gilchrist s ranch forged the owner s name and obtained funds on checks drawn on George W Hoyt Max J Meyer H Hynds and others A brother of the forger appeared last week and redeemed all the bad paper at once.
In Milwaukee on September 15 Auntie Tilly Hunter a 68 year old Black woman known locally was fatally burned by two visiting men who shared drinks with her. After a plantation dance they left and a match set her dress ablaze. She died at Passavant Hospital that night with police seeking the perpetrators.
In San Francisco on September 15 Nat Goodwin and associates played a long card game at the Clubhouse after a performance. A single dice box throw determined a $1,600 pot nearly reached, with Goodwin and opponents betting as fortunes shifted. The evening ended with the comedian collecting the pot amid celebration.
In New York on September 15, Wall Street reacted favorably to gold import news. Since Friday, $1,500,000 has arrived from abroad, with an additional $1,150,000 ordered and set to ship from the continent this week. More gold is expected to be ordered later this week.
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