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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1890
Page
9
Washington April 19 The Pan-American Conference adjourned sine die after routine business and resolutions praising hospitality. Secretary Blaine praised the work and spoke of a new charter replacing war with arbitration among American republics. President Harrison welcomed delegates and wished farewell in a cordial address.
Stanley reached Brussels this afternoon to a huge crowd and city decorations. A guard of honor of civic guards and troops greeted him as flags of Belgium United States and Congo free state flew. He was accompanied by secretary Wilson and Lieutenants Park Nelson and Josephson and dined with the king at the royal palace.
New York April 19 An unusually stirring close to Shenandoah at the Twenty third street theatre. Generals Sherman and Schofield occupied boxes as a Brooklyn navy yard volunteers unit joined the cast on stage forming a grand chorus of Marching through Georgia. Sherman waved his handkerchief and delivered a brief speech to a scene of immense enthusiasm.
In the British House of Commons on April 19 the motion for a conference on bimetalism, urged by Samuel Smith, was rejected. Sir William Harcourt said Gladstone did not favor the motion. Balfour warned against forcing a currency not believed by commercial interests, while Goschen signaled openness to bimetallism if an international agreement ensures permanence.
A draft resolution faced delay as a committee reconsidered its sponsorship. The session Tuesday morning focused on advancing the measure related to ongoing legislative priorities.
Louise Worcester, believed confidant of J Wilkes Booth, claims Booth did not die and says she received a letter from him two years after his alleged death in a Birmingham dispatch.
In Watertown New York on April 1 Bishop Walthams silenced Father Peter J. H. Ryan of St. Peter's in Longville and suspended him from priestly office for acts unbecoming a priest. The dispute centered on his method of assessing his congregation and pressuring money from them. The clash peaked when he demanded a parishioner’s share and struck a woman with a prayer book after she refused.
In London on April 21 Parnell opposed the Irish land purchase bill saying it fails to solve the land question and favors absentee landlords while a Derby winner St Gatrene breeder Daniel Brace died by suicide. Rome reports the crown prince injured after a railroad accident near Vladikavkas during southern Russia travel.
Representative Henderson of California addressed the House Foreign Affairs Committee to urge adopting his joint resolution to open negotiations with Mexico for better commercial and friendly ties and boundary adjustments. The measure would authorize a commission to interpret treaties and propose reforms as needed.
Secretary Blaine says a special train carrying Pan-Americans to the south will return to Washington from Richmond due to few delegates joining the excursion. Thirteen foreign delegates accepted, but two, Dr Silver and Dr Zeggar, left en route. Others sent regrets. travel costs could not be justified. The secretary regrets southern hosts are disappointed while foreign delegates thank them for hospitality.
Members of the California Athletic club reach an informal decision to match Sullivan and Jackson for 20000. The bout would be held in five or six months, with a formal proposition to be presented to the club tomorrow night.
Prrrsaura reports an amicable settlement of the strike after a conference between Mr Williamson and railroad officials tonight. Details will be released tomorrow.
Bayou Sara Louisiana reports an early morning levee giving way at Fountain street. Rising water overwhelmed the front levee despite efforts to close the breach. The town suffered widespread flooding with every house inundated and further crevasses forming as rain continued.
Senators Manderson and Paddock presented petitions from the Nebraska Farmers alliance opposing the Windom bill and any bank note bonds against a free coinage of silver on equal footing with gold. They call for United States legal tender notes until currency reaches parity per capita.
Curiaco April 22. State's Attorney Longenecker announces that Frank Woodruff confession in Cronin murder case is fabrication. He says Woodruff sought immunity for horse stealing and led authorities astray. He pledges to prosecute Woodruff for horse stealing and notes the confession harmed Sullivan and others named.
From Dallas county Arkansas Advices report two renowned farmers Kit Walsh and Henry Owens clashed over land ownership. Walsh struck Owens with a sheaf cutter nearly severing his head while Owens fatally wounded Walsh with a hoe blow.
Samuel Nelson of Hesperia Michigan shot his sweetheart Annie Nelson as she walked to school after her father forbade the match. Nelson then fled into the woods and later was found dead with a self-inflicted wound, the tragedy ending a forbidden union.
In San Francisco on April 22 President Fulda announced the California Athletic Club board’s recommendation that a $20000 purse be subscribed for a Sullivan versus Jackson fight. The club previously offered $15666, Sullivan demands at least $20000, and the vote to adopt the plan was unanimous. The bout is not expected before September.
A lumber-company manager Col W S Smith shot and killed Frank Phillips after a dispute over Phillips' father’s imprisonment. Phillips had earlier agreed. later he found Smith, shot him in bed. Phillips was killed during an attempted arrest under a West Virginia governor's requisition.
On April 22 the German Emperor dined on the steamer Fulda and gave a speech urging Germans to trust his resolve to maintain peace. He stated that peaceful policy fosters trade and prosperity and warned against misinterpretation of his words.
An unnamed Kentuckian, W. P. Campbell assistant enrolling clerk, sent a duel challenge to Thomas H. Davis editor of the Marysville Republican. Davis published Campbell left debts unpaid when Campbell recently left Augustsky. Campbell threatens to kill Davis if the duel is declined.
In Washington on April 22 Cockrell proposed directing the census chief to share rules for farm mortgage statistics. Plumb sought more treasury purchases and silver coinage, with Eustis urging free coinage and repeal of coinage limits. Mitchell urged a constitutional amendment for elected senators. The Senate referred the privileges and elections, and the zoological park bill moves to the president after house amendments. The District of Columbia appropriation bill passed as the Senate adjourned after an executive session.
Real estate activity dominates Denver as foreign parties pursue Lawn Park and Hicks property deals. The Inter Land and Immigration company files for incorporation with T H Cecil F B Keon I R Holmes A M York T T Perry of Colorado and J F Raymond of Kansas, capital stock $1,000,000, aiming to attract European and eastern buyers and develop rail and irrigation projects. Transactions include Langdon to Moore for lot 8 block 101 at $750 and other deeds in sections and blocks with values up to $8,875.
In Washington on April 22 Candler moved for concurrence in senate amendments to the World’s fair bill, which passed and goes to the president. The House then studied the legislative appropriation bill while debate on civil service and economy featured remarks by Allen of Mississippi, Bland, Williams of Illinois, Grosvenor, and Lodge, criticizing or defending civil service and current administration policies.
Jimmy Carroll of Brooklyn defeated Billy Smith of Australia at the California Athletic Club in San Francisco. The bout lasted fourteen rounds with Carroll landing a decisive left jab that knocked Smith unconscious, after a fast start by both men and a shift to Carroll’s aggression.
In St Louis on April 22 the murder trial of William Mullen and William Pinkston colored is delayed by the Chinese restriction act. Ah Jim was killed last fall and his partner Ah Quong who went to China and married plans to return with his wife. Ah Quong is needed to identify the defendants as he was present at the killing.
The McCalla court martial began at noon at the Brooklyn Navy Yard aboard the Enterprise. Admiral Harmony presides as chief justice with Lieutenant Perry as judge advocate. McCalla objected to Captain Beardslee of Vermont as a court member. the objection was sustained.
Frank Bond of the surveyor general's office preserves a seven foot golden eagle mounted center stage. The specimen clutches a banner reading Hurrah for the state of Wyoming and is flanked by two American flags. The narrator notes the bird as a splendid stuffed specimen. I was killed near Pine Bluffs about two months ago.
The Weston County commissioners met in Newcastle and divided the county into precincts. They ordered a county election on May 19 to choose a county seat and elect officers. Vosburg was invited as advising attorney. Newcastle is recognized as the proper site with a large voting population.
The Natrona Publishing Company is formed by Democratic leaders in Natrona County to publish a Casper newspaper. Founders include J. J. Hunt, George Mitchell, W. W. Jaycox, John McGrath, Robert White, C. C. Wright, John H. Adams, E. H. French, R. A. Parks, P. Nicholson and W. S. Kimball. Kimball to edit and manage. Mitchell, Hunt and White named directors. Articles were filed with the territorial secretary. Mrs. Holmes of Wendover and Mrs. Jones of Iron Mountain contributed a presentation flag for Wyoming.
A blaze rages through Union Pacific No 4 mine in Rock Springs Wyoming starting suspected by Chinese workers cooking meals. One explosion occurs and several men suffer serious burns. Flooding the mine is planned to extinguish the flames. mine valued at over a million dollars.
The conference between conductors and managers of the Union Pacific system remains in progress with no direct settlement yet. While main differences are thought settled, detailed divisions require lengthy discussion to equalize interests. Each delegation presents grievances and is heard, as hearings consume time and debate. Both sides seek a fair, lasting agreement.
The La Grange Gazette reports Mr. Wm Lykens of Horse Creek sold his ranch to Mr. Baxter of Cheyenne for 17800 dollars. Billy Lykens is a long time Wyoming resident noted for pluck and generosity while the paper notes his contemplated departure from the area.
A Wyoming list details post office stage contracts across towns such as Cheyenne Lusk Buffalo Newcastle and Casper with routes like Fort Laramie Torrington and Green River Macon. Bidders include H A Lawton H E Wadsworth Utah Nevada and California Stage Company B F Gullic W F Hausberger and others with payments ranging from 139 to 5940 dollars and frequencies from twice weekly to six times weekly in 1864.
Enterprise representatives distributed copies of the issue to Denver excursionists yesterday morning. The two hour and fifteen minute run covered six miles. The Sea's circulator did not sleep upon arrival and delivered papers to Denver real estate offices before returning. Readership praised Cheyenne's enterprise reputation.
Notice is given that the named settler has filed intent for final proof to support his claim. The proof will be before the Register at Cheyenne Wyoming on May 30 1890. Witnesses to prove residence and cultivation include John A Apperson Josiah R Apperson Ross Klistner James H ONeil and others.
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