13 Feb 1889
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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1889
Page
1
Disjointed items report disturbances in Rome led by French agitators with police arrest rounds. Other notes include disappearances in Boston involving jewelry theft, road orders on Sunday freight, protests against an army bill, and various local incidents across the U.S. plus stock market moves.
A writer observes copper wire wrapped around cane and umbrella handles signaling a trend. He notes copper’s color harmony with dark materials and its resistance to tarnish, predicting copper ornaments may become popular, especially as exotic tastes influence jewelry design.
Local shop at the corner of Sixteenth and Verguson Warren offers a long stock of old whiskies and fine cigars. The storefront touts choice liquors and cigars for discerning customers.
Beatin Feb 12. Prince Bismarck suffers neuralgia with rheumatism and kidney issues while fighting party intrigues to keep influence over the emperor. A court report recounts a quarrel with Chamberlain Mirbach after a delay in the antechamber and a scare with the emperor calming the scene. Russian stocks fall as war rumors rise amid Afghan frontier tensions and Central Asia unrest. Generals reinforce frontier posts as rail disruptions continue in Germany.
In Wasumaron on February 12 the senate reported bills on quarantine enforcement and a national board of health. A house bill granting right of way to the Pina and Water company across Fort Lowell military reservation was passed. Executive business followed briefly before resuming on the naval appropriation bill. Evarts announced intent to urge consideration of resolutions on Washington county Texas outrages and election law revisions after the naval bill.
The senate bill to enable the president to protect U S interests in Samos was referred to the foreign affairs committee with grant to report at any time. The house resumed Smalls Elliott contested election debate and set six hour limit per side on further discussion before adjourning.
Captain Leary of the steamer Adame reports mail tampering suspicions after discovering important letters from Admiral Kimberly and the state department did not reach him since Samoa. German mail control at Apia is blamed in the inquiry. Also\nan advert for Chamberlain's Pain Balm claims rheumatic relief with one bottle priced per bottle.
In executive session the Senate Agriculture Committee favors Norman J. Coleman for secretary of agriculture but GOP objections delay action. Other nominations face similar holdovers amid party disputes. Treasury, post office, and land grant issues hinge on party lines and possible amendments.
Providence reports Tow McCarthy of Boston and Arthur Upham of Norwich fought eleven rounds with two ounce gloves. McCarthy weighed 1584 pounds and Upham 157. McCarthy dominated, blasting Upham’s face and leaving him badly punished, while McCarthy emerged relatively unscathed. The loser's share of the purse was to be divided per the agreement.
A new constitution was proclaimed by the mikado on Monday. It creates a house of peers with partly hired and nominated members and a house of commons with 00 members. Suffrage extends to men 35 and older who pay at least 25 dollars in taxes yearly. It guarantees religious liberty free speech and peaceful assembly. Parliament gains legislative and financial control under limits. Judges not removable except by special legislation.
Miss Armando stayed on track briefly in the bicycle match and appeared unwell. Early scores show Stanley 204 miles Baldwin 105 Woods 173 You Blumeng Armando 112 Hart 147 Mc Shane 21 Smaller 170 Grown 115 Oaks 130 Lewie 162.
An old advertorial notes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as preventive against rheumatic disease and heart risk, claiming it eliminates the rheumatic virus from blood. It contrasts bitters with nervines and anodynes and notes relief for dyspepsia, kidney issues, malaria, and nervousness. Fresh smoke is on hand at the Saddle Rock.
Five hundred LaSalle club guests in Chicago honor Abraham Lincoln’s birthday with calls to make it a national holiday. In Wotoms Ohio over 300 attended the Lincoln banquet under the Ohio Republican Club League with toasts by Alger Langston and Bradley. New York hosted a birthday commemoration with the Republican club third annual dinner and guests including Butterworth Bouelle Porter New Elkins.
In Indianapolis on February 12 politicians discuss Gen Noble of St Louis as a potential attorney general. His nonpartisan stance is noted, while John B Henderson’s withdrawal narrows the field. Carter B Clarrison, brother of the president elect, arrives as Lincoln League delegates gather.
The tribunal rules Dr. Sellon who fled with Mise Wilcox of New York cannot be imprisoned under French law as the girl is not underage and acted of her own free will. He will be liberated.
William Brien, brought from Tralee to Killarney today for violating the crimes act, sought adjournment to consult counsel. The court denied the request and set Thursday for the hearing. A proclamation crew from Tralee to Killarney barred crowds as Brien was escorted by military.
Governor T rumphey of Kansas names St Louis as site and March 12 as the date for an interstate convention to probe the beef and pork combine. A joint committee of senators and five representatives from Nebraska Missouri Ohio Indiana Illinois Wisconsin Michigan Minnesota Arkansas Texas Colorado New Mexico Arizona and Wyoming will attend, with Pennsylvania seeking representation.
In the Rhode Island House a petition with 602 signatures from taxpayers and businessmen asks for an amendment to repeal the prohibitory amendment. The petition argues prohibition harms state interests, cannot be enforced, places liquor under unsupervised control, and depresses real estate values.
J H Meinhardt & Co dry goods assigned to S D Morrison with assets around 30000 and liabilities near 53000. Major creditors include New York houses as the chapter unfolds in Denver reports.
A Chicago crowd traveling by train to North Judson expected the McAuliffe Myera bout for $5,000 and the world lightweight title. By 12:15 a m reports said the government halted the fight pending confirmation. Public mood grew that no match would take place tonight.
LeCaron testified on his Europe trips since 1867 and the Fenians movement. He described O Kely, Parnell, and Devor in America, the VC organization, and dynamite policy with key figures like Sullivan and Cronin. The witness discussed letters, photos, and secret warfare plans tied to Parnell and Irish revolutionary groups.
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