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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1889
Page
13
Governor Shoup appeals to the Secretary of the Interior seeking aid as wildfires burn. He also charges land speculators with encroachment on the Boar River and urges swift action. The piece outlines the new state conventions and their stance on the issue.
Forest fires sweep Banner Idaho destroying fine timber in Idaho country. Fires are extremely dry and threaten a wide area. Gov Shoup telegraphs the interior secretary seeking aid to extinguish the blazes.
Government surveys begin in Idaho for a comprehensive irrigation system spanning millions of arid acres. Surveyors for speculators rush to file on lands and water rights along streams, threatening the project. An outside corporation seeks Bear Lake storage and Bear River control to sell water to Utah lands. Governor Shoup has asked the Interior secretary for immediate action to stop the perceived wrong.
The Boise convention dodged temperance terms by asserting the virtue of the people and home purity as government priorities. It created a commissioner of immigration, set eight hour workdays on public works, barred convict labor outside prison grounds, and prohibited employing aliens in state and municipal projects.
The Washington convention debated inserting the name of the Almighty into the preamble. Turner urged a phrasing praising God, while others warned of church and state entanglement. The panel sent the preamble back to committee for a revised version. other articles passed with little change.
President Harrison replies to Dublin Lord Mayor Sexton thanking the city for its sympathy and generous gifts for Johnstown flood victims. Sexton noted tampering on the official envelope, with melted seal and reworked stamping defacing the American crest.
Early yesterday morning the east wall of the three story brick boarding house at 227 West Ninth Street collapsed after adjacent excavation weakened the foundation. Lodgers were hurled to the ground and buried in bricks and debris. one person died and four were injured but only lightly. The incident was caused by the nearby excavation.
Returns from 813 cantons show 465 Republicans 14 conservatives and 11 Boulangists elected. In 89 cantons a second ballot will be needed. Government celebrates while Boulangists retreat, Bonapartists gain 15 seats.
A Cape Town consul warns American visitors to the South Africa gold diggings against buying diamonds from unlicensed dealers. A strict law punishes possession of unlicensed stones with long prison terms. Two Americans, Isaac Levy and Fred Nelson of Boston, have been condemned under the law.
Duncan July reports that Yanner, a member of parliament, was sentenced in Tipperary to one month imprisonment for assaulting Police Inspector Stephens. The judgment added three months to his sentence after he cried out defying the magistracy as the real criminals.
Telegraphic report from Anyhows on July 29 notes a rabid dog roaming the streets and docks biting four people. Other items include: the lord mayor receiving the Massachusetts life team in London. a ship about to depart. President Harrison’s travel plans. a convention adjournment in Bismarck. E H Rollins ill at the Isle of Shoals. and the death of George Ladd in San Francisco.
The Twin City Jockey Club staged races in St Paul on a cloudy day with light rain. Races included three year olds and up over six furlongs won by Thankful with School Girl second and Jou Jou third, then seven furlongs won by Argenta with Cora Fisher second and Winning Wars third.
Hot cloudy day at Monmouth Park as the track remains heavy and bumpy. Now or Never wins the mile with Ovid second and Pawnee third in 1 48, followed by Clanway taking three quarters in 1 20 and J A B winning the mile and a quarter in 2 19 with Tom boy second and Bysyrus third. In Sight wins the three quarters at 1 21 with Cornelia second and Premium Colt third. Oriflamme takes the mile and a quarter in 2 19 with Faragon second, Rizjah wins the mile with Rowland second and Ceowood third in 1 53, Banner Bearer wins five-eighths with Volunteer second and Brittanic third in 1 04.
Light wind limited racing but six furlongs saw Tom Hood win with Cora L. second and Macully third in 1 16. Remsen took the three quarter mile in 1 64 with Harborlights second and Mac Aulley third. Pallston led the mile in 1 44 with Minnie Palmer second and Sillick third. The Lion captured the mile and a sixteenth in 1 11 with George Corbett second and Wood burn third. Redstone won the three quarters of a mile in 1 17 with Kitty second and May 6. third.
In Cincinnati on July 29 saloon-keepers arrested for violating the Owen law appeared in police court. bonds were set for trial. A mass meeting had resolved to march to court with music but the plan was not carried out.
Dr A E Jones, longtime resident and local historian, disappeared from his Walnut Hills home yesterday. His body was found in a nearby man hole, indicating murder and robbery. A suspect, Bligh, a Black servant, was captured at Madisonville Ohio and confessed to the crime.
Hetexa July 27 report shows a Montana convention considering a public building site. When capital section 2 was discussed every town was named for the honor. Anaconda won with 32 to 24, causing consternation in the city. Adjourned until Monday.
West bound Chesapeake and Ohio passenger train wrecked at Brighton thirty miles north of Memphis due to an open switch. Engineer fireman baggageman and mail agent were killed. Passengers were badly shaken with no serious injuries.
Two hundred Wilson County residents rally to remove a Mormon elder and his converts after a church quarrel. The dispute spilled into the sanctuary where Mormon interrupters clashed with Rev Gene Harrett of the Baptist church, prompting the congregation to eject the group.
Former senator Creighton, once a fugitive for eighteen months, surrendered to police in San Francisco vicinity and received a five year term in the state penitentiary.
Colonel John Arkins editor of the Vers was assaulted by gang leader Soapy Smith as he left his office. Smith struck him with a loaded cane and caused severe injuries before help arrived. Smith was arrested and jailed at the station house.
Shitwater Minnesota July 29. William Fee a Wisconsin farmer who sold dressed meats in the city without state inspection was discharged by the judge this morning on grounds the law is unconstitutional because it infringes upon federal commerce power.
London July 29 The house resumed debate on the royal grants bill with John Morley urging rejection without finality for further claims. Chamberlain defended finality for this reign while critics called for restraint and opposition vows to vote against the grants at every stage, Morley’s amendment defeated 355 to 134.
Sacismuny Md July 29 Yesterday a cloudburst flooded the countryside. The railroad tracks between Seaford and Delaware for twenty miles are under water most of the way. Corn fields are submerged with strawberry crates and baskets in the fields. Since yesterday morning one and three quarter inches of rain has fallen here.
Stephen W. Dorsey appears at supplementary proceedings in the Nevada Bank of San Francisco matter and is excused from further appearance before Judge O'Brien in New York Supreme Court.
Washington reports a preliminary summary of the Internal Revenue Service for the year ending June. Collections reached $140,598,332, showing an increase of $6,565,957 over the previous year amid rising wartime revenues and broader tax enforcement.
Charles 8. Chrysler of Independence is reported to be $100,000 short in his accounts while acting as agent for several estates. He is in Washington and telegraphed his father to provide a delivery bond and to explain upon his return.
The Puget Sound business controversy has been sent to eastern officials of the Northern and Union Pacific roads. They will convene in New York this week to seek an amicable adjustment.
P J Sharkey reports Jake Kilrain has written urging a quick money gathering to challenge John Sullivan again. Kilrain presses for a rematch as soon as funds allow.
A July dispatch from Maguzaki reports a severe quake in the western Island of Klouslou destroying Kumamoto. Many perished and vast property was ruined in the disaster.
Cuicaco July 16 department commanders of the Grand Army of the Republic from Minnesota Iowa Indiana Michigan Kansas and Nebraska met and endorsed a July 2 manifesto to discourage attendance at the encampment unless railroads yield. They plan a later circular signed by eight commanders to withdraw their departments from the parade, dampening prospects for a large Milwaukee gathering. Illinois signals the action may kill the big event.
A compact digest of world notes dated July 10 to July 31. Items cover weather snippets from New York to Chicago, financial figures on the Parnell indemnity fund, an English syndicate seeking Kansas City grain elevators, the disappearance of Drum of Drum & Co., results from Goodwood where Dog Rose won, a weapons funeral for Colonel A. E. Jones in Cincinnati, insurgent activity near Mpwapwa, a Havana fire in Sixto Luis village, the Mallsgate wreck near Brisbane, the Shah of Persia’s arrival in Paris, and Boulangist claims corrected in Boulogne.
Colonel John Arkins, editor of the Rocky Mountain News, was assaulted by Jeff alias Soapy Smith and Banjo Parker near the Vers building after the paper exposed dives and corruption in Denver politics. Arkins sustained a fractured skull and was taken home for care. Soapy Smith was arrested and bound over in $2,500 after waiving examination.
The convention today resolved that school funds shall not be sold on tracts under 160 acres. The joint committee handling North and South Dakota affairs reports rapid progress.
In Springfield Missouri on July 16 a coroner's jury blamed Luther Senoole's mother and stepfather for his death from poison. Tanner confessed he bought the poison at his wife's request to kill both sons, but only one drank coffee that morning. The motive was to remove the sons who troubled the couple.
In Carcaco July 30 Judge McConnell probes a rumored plot to convict James W. Smith of rape. Smith wounded himself after his conviction while his wife, a key witness, sought divorce and testified to undermine the marriage. She now confesses perfidy and the judge plans to set aside the verdict on conspiracy grounds.
The Thetis reached St Michael Behring Sea with survivors from the bark Little Ohio of New Bedford wrecked at Point Hope in 1888. Eight of thirty three aboard survived. names include Edward Mason and W E Tait. The Ohio Second, also of New Bedford, wrecked on Manwick Island around June 1 1889. officers and men saved.
General Scho field directs the commanding general of the division of the Pacific to take necessary action after reviewing a telegram from the interior department reporting Indian attacks in Calliston Stevens County Washington Territory on July 35 1889. Eight square miles of hay land burned and settlers’ lives threatened with guards at hay stacks and dwellings.
Secretary Noble reports a terrible fire on government timber land thirty miles from Boise City in Boise county. The government agent is authorized to expend $500 to hire men and aid in subduing the blaze.
A wildfire in No-name canyon near Grexwood Lorraines Colorado threatens the area after starting over a week ago by sportsmen. Mr J Brown his family and accompanying ladies narrowly escaped death by crawling on hands and knees for nearly two miles through a creek. Brown also lost two valuable horses as smoke fills the western skies and the mountains burn.
Final arrangements set for President Harrison to depart Washington on August 6 for New York then to sail to Boston on the same evening. He stays in Boston on the 7th and will travel to Bar Harbor by rail on the 8th.
The ministerial council resolved to send a new commission to Crete to settle difficulties there and dispatch eight battalions to the island. The government urged Turkey to conciliate the Cretans and seek mediation by European powers if needed, while Traly opposed annexation of Crete by Greece.
The motion of I t Sullivan's attorney for a change of venue was argued before Judge Horton this morning. The court took the matter under advisement as to the adju dgment against other prisoners and immediate consideration.
An English syndicate offered H.R. Jacobe 900,000 and a 15,000 salary for a two thirds stake in twenty theatres under his control across the country. The deal signals a major expansion move in the entertainment sector.
Market notes show cattle receipts steady with stockers and feeders active. Prices cited include about $4.30 per hundredweight and $1.60 for certain classes. The fragment references July activity and Texas cattle markets in a terse, OCR-derived summary.
Casper Wyoming gains momentum as drilling expands in the Rattlesnake district and Salt Creek area. Northwestern Coal and Oil Co reports work at 200 feet with signs of abundant potential. Crane and Moffatt equipment arrives from Oil City and another crew from Pennsylvania plans to start within August.
The full court with Chief Justice Taylor and Judges Dubuse and Killam ruled there were no grounds to reverse Judge Bain’s extradition decision in Martin Burke’s appeal. Burke is to be committed for extradition and will depart once Ottawa issues the necessary order.
The Grand Circuit opened at CLEeve Lane on July 30 with fair attendance and good track. In the 2.30 class trotting References led, Star Lily second, Elista third, Vicorie Wilks fourth, best time 2.19. In the 225 class pacing Half Pointer won, William N. Singerly second, Minnie P. third, Katie C. fourth, best time 2.154. In the 2.20 class trotting Lady Bullion won, Eminence second, Justina third, Belmont fourth, best time 2.154.
Boise July 30 The convention nears completion after adopting most articles from the committee. Mormons face no military exemption. Detectives cannot enter the state suite to suppress violence without consent. The bible is forbidden for use in public schools. Arbitration boards are provided between labor and capital.
Rube Burrows and four companions, sought for train robberies, defy state authorities in a mountain stronghold near Binsischam Alabama. Sheriff of Lagar County asks the governor to send militia as a $6,000 reward hangs over the fugitives.
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