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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1889
Page
5
Governor Shoup telegraphs the Secretary of the Interior seeking aid against wildfires. He also accuses land speculators of draining the Boar River region. The piece outlines actions by new state conventions addressing these issues.
Forest fires sweep Banner Idaho and surrounding timber belts. fires are very dry and threaten wide areas. Governor Shoup telegraphs the interior secretary requesting aid to extinguish the blazes.
Boise reports the federal irrigation survey covers millions of arid acres in Idaho while private speculators race to file on lands and water rights along streams and gulches. A外 corporation seeks Bear Lake and Bear River control to sell water to Utah towns, prompting Governor Shoup to ask the Interior Secretary for action to stop the alleged wrong.
The Boise convention adopted a pledge that the first concern of good government is virtue and home purity. It created a commissioner of immigration and statistics of labor, set eight hour workdays on public works, barred convict labor off prison grounds, and prohibited alien employment on state, municipal, or public works.
At Orymerta on July 29 the convention debated inserting the name of the Deity in the Washington preamble. Proponents urged gratitude to Almighty God while opponents warned of church and state entanglement. Sullivan of Whitman scorched the proposal as insincere political theater. The committee was asked to report a revised preamble as the rest of the article passed with little discussion.
President Harrison replies to Lord Mayor Sexton thanking Dublin for sympathy and gifts for the Johnstown flood victims. Sexton reports the official envelope showed tampering with melted seal and altered design bearing the American crest.
Early yesterday the east wall of a three story brick boarding house at 227 West Ninth Street collapsed due to adjacent excavation weakening the foundation. Lodgers were hurled to the ground with debris. One person killed and four injured lightly.
Paris July 29 returns from 813 cantons show 465 republicans 14 conservatives and 11 Boulangists elected as councillors general. A second ballot is needed in eighty nine cantons. Government jubilant while Boulangists falter and Bonapartists gain fifteen seats.
Consul Hallis of Cape Town warns U S citizens visiting South Africa to buy only from licensed dealers as a strict law punishes unlicensed diamonds with long prison terms. Isaac Levy and Fred Nelson of Boston are among those condemned under the act.
Duncan July report states Dr Wanner bmpi-ned a member of parliament was sentenced today in Tipperary to one month imprisonment for assaulting Police Inspector Stephens Hunt. The judgment added three months to the sentence as he cried defiance at magistracy.
Telegraphic items report a rabid dog roaming s streets and docks in Anyoxen New Jersey biting four people. Other reports note events in London New York and San Francisco including the life team visit, a ship departure, a royal farewell, and a nonprofit executive ill at the Isle of Shoals with a death in London of George Ladd of the Pacific Bell Telephone company.
The Twin City Jockey club held races at St Paul with cloudy light rain. Winners include Thankful in the six furlongs, Argenta in seven furlongs, Alarm bell in six, Longlight in nine, and Minuet in four. Placings listed with runners up and times noted.
In hot and cloudy weather at Monmouth Park New York the track was very bad with heavy lumpy sections. Now or Never won the mile race with Ovid second and Pawnee third in 1 48. Clanway led the three quarters with Burlington second and Granite third in 1 20. J A B won the mile and a quarter with Tom boy second and Bysyrus third in 2 19. In Sight took the three quarters with Cornelia second and Premium Colt third in 1 21. Oriflamme won the mile and a quarter with Faragon second in 2 19. Rizjah led the mile with Rowland second and Ceowood third in 1 53. Banner Bearer captured the five eighths with Volunteer second and Brittanic third in 1 44.
Light rain fell but racing stayed mild at Sagarroca N Y with six furlongs Tom Hood led Cora L and Macally in 1 16 Furlong marks Remsen won the mile in 17164 Harborlights second Mac Aulley third Pallston won the mile and 44 settled Minnie Palmer second Sillick third The Lion captured the mile and a sixteenth George Corbett second Wood burn third Redstone triumphed in three quarters of a mile with Kitty second May 6 third
In Cincinnati on July 29 the saloon-keepers arrested for Owen law violations appeared in police court with bonds set for trial. A mass meeting had resolved to defy the law and march to the court with music, but the march did not take place.
Local historian and military enthusiast Dr. A. E. Jones disappeared from his Walnut Hills home yesterday. His body was recovered in a nearby man hole. A black servant named Bligh, captured in Madisonville Ohio, confessed to the murder and robbery of Colonel Jones.
In Hetexa on July 27 the convention debated moving the capital. When the capital section was discussed Anaconda won the plurality by 32 to 24, sparking consternation in Helena. The session adjourned until Monday.
A west bound Chesapeake and Ohio passenger train derailed near Brighton Tennessee thirty miles north of Memphis after a switch was left open. The engineer fireman baggageman and mail agent were killed. Passengers were badly shaken but not seriously injured.
About 200 residents in Wilson County rally against a Mormon elder and his converts after a church quarrel with Rev. Gene Harrett of the Baptist church. The dispute escalated as the Mormon group reportedly interrupted the service and faced removal from the church.
Ex Senator Creighton, who surrendered after a year and a half as a fugitive, was sentenced today to five years in the state penitentiary.
Colonel John Arkins editor of the Vers was assaulted by gang leader Soapy Smith as he left his office. Smith knocked him down with a loaded cane and was arrested and jailed at the station house.
Shitwater Minnesota July 29 William Fee a Wisconsin farmer who sold dressed meats in this city without state inspection was discharged by the judge this morning ruling the law unconstitutional as it infringes on federal commerce power Congress regulates interstate trade.
London July 29. The Commons resumed debate on royal grants for the queen's children. John Morley proposed an amendment to curb further allowances without guarantee of no future claims. Chamberlain argued grants are final for this reign. The Morley amendment was defeated 355 to 134 with Gladstone and Parnellites voting with the government.
A cloudburst in Sacismuny Maryland flooded farmland and the Sea ford to Delaware railroad corridor. About twenty miles of tracks were submerged most of the way and corn fields were under water with strawberry crates and baskets ruined. One and three quarter inches of rain fell since yesterday morning.
Stephen W. Dorsey appeared at supplementary proceedings in the Nevada Bank of San Francisco matter and thus purged himself of contempt of court, avoiding further appearance before Judge O'Brien in the Supreme Court today in New York.
Washington July ay The commissioner of internal revenue reports the year ending June shows collections of $140,598,332, up $6,565,957 from 1885, marking a substantial increase in revenue service operations.
Charles Crysler of Independence is said to be about 100000 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 he plans to explain on his return home.
The Transeviel Dispute over Puget Sound business has been referred to Eastern officials of the Northern and Union Pacific railroads who will meet in New York this week to seek an amicable adjustment.
P. J. Sharkey reports Jake Kilrain sent a letter to Chitchy Jaother urging a quick money push to challenge John L. Sullivan again. Kilrain indicates readiness for another bout once funds are raised and a match is arranged.
A July dispatch from Maguzaki reports a massive earthquake in western Klouslou Island destroying Kumamoto, causing many deaths and extensive property loss.
Cuicaco July 16 department commanders of the Grand Army of the Republic from Minnesota Iowa Indiana Michigan Kansas and Nebraska endorsed the July 2 manifesto. They will issue a circular signed by eight department commanders and possibly more withdrawing the departments from the parade. Illinois reports the action may ruin a large Milwaukee gathering.
A digest of brief dispatches from cities worldwide on July 10 to July 31 notes weather tallies in New York Chicago Cincinnati St Louis and New Orleans. financial updates show the Parnell indemnity fund balance. St Louis reports a grain elevator purchase bid by a likely English syndicate. disappearance of Andrew C Drum from Drum & Co.. Goodwood meeting results with Dog Rose winning. burial with military honors of Colonel A E Jones in Cincinnati. insurgent roadblock near Mpwapwa with casualties. fire in San Luis village near Santiago de Cuba. Mallsgate wreck near Brisbane with crew missing. Shah of Persia arrival in Pants. Paris reports Boulangist La Presse claims on voting papers corrected as Boulangists win in 23 cantons.
The July attack on Rocky Mountain News manager Colonel John Arkins by Jeff alias Soapy Smith and Banjo Parker followed the paper’s exposure of police corruption and dives. Arkins suffered a fractured skull but is reported improving. Smith was arrested and bound over in 2500 dollars after a preliminary hearing.
The convention today decided that school funds may not be sold on tracts smaller than 160 acres. The joint committee handling the North and South Dakota affair reports rapid progress.
In St Joseph Missouri July 16 coroner verdict blames Luther Senoole's death on poison consumed two weeks earlier. Step father Tanner confesses buying poison at wife’s request to kill two sons. only one drank coffee that morning. Motive reported as Mrs Tanner’s wish to remove the troublesome sons.
In Carcaco July 30 Judge McConnell investigates a conspiracy claim after James W. Smith, convicted of rape, appeared wounded and alleged innocence. Smith's 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 due to conspiracy.
The Thetis brought eight survivors from the wreck of the bark Little Ohio of New Bedford, wrecked at Point Hope in October 1888. Thirty three aboard, eight survived. listed names include Edward Mason and James Roy among others. The Ohio Second of New Bedford was wrecked near Manwick Island around June 1, 1889, with all hands saved.
General Scho field orders action after an Interior Department telegram from Calliston Stevens County Washington dated July 35 1889 reports Indians have burned eight square miles of hay land and threaten settlers guarding their stacks and dwellings at Fort Spokane area.
Secretary Noble reports a terrible forest fire burning on government timber land thirty miles from Boise City in Boise County. The government agent nearby is ordered to provide prompt assistance with authority to spend 500 dollars for hired men to subdue the blaze.
Forest iris in Grexwood Lorraines Colo July 16 report a wildfire started a week ago by sportsmen in No-name canyon. Mr J Brown his family and a party of ladies narrowly escaped death by crawling two miles through a creek on hands and knees. Two valuable horses were lost as the blaze covers the western air with smoke.
Final arrangements set for President Harrison to travel from Washington to Bar Harbor. He will depart August 6 for New York and board a Fall River steamer to Boston. On August 7 he stays in Boston, then travels to Bar Harbor by rail on August 8.
The ministerial council resolved to send a new commission to Crete to settle difficulties there and dispatch eight battalions to the island. Turkey aims to conciliate the Cretans and, if needed, seek European mediation. Traly opposes annexation of Crete by Greece.
The motion of St 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 judgment against the other prisoners.
New York July 16 An English syndicate offers H. R. Jacobe 900000 plus a 15000 salary for a two thirds interest in twenty Jacobe theatres across the country. The proposal aims to control key venues and expand operations.
July market notes show cattle receipts and Texas stockers and feeders. Prices include quoted figures around $4.30 and $1.60, with market described as steady amid varied receipts and cattle types.
In July reports from Casper indicate renewed oil development with several outfits drilling in the Rattlesnake district and near Salt Creek. The Northwestern Coal and Oil company is at about 120 feet with indications of progress, while Crane & Moffatt prepare to bring new machinery from Oil City. Ambitious plans include a second outfit due mid August and a potential third, signaling genuine activity this fall as Casper grows with three new buildings and wool and cattle shipments projected between two and five million dollars.
The full court at WinnieeG, July 30, with Chief Justice Taylor and Judges Dubuse and Killam, finds no grounds to reverse Judge Bain. Burke is committed for extradition and will depart once Ottawa issues the order.
The Grand Circuit opened at Cleve Lane with fair attendance and good track conditions. In the 2.30 trotting, References led, Star Lily second, Elista third, Vicorie Wilks fourth, best 2.19. In the 225 pacing, Half Pointer won, William N. Singerly second, Minnie P. third, Katie C. fourth, best 2.20. In the 2.20 trotting, Lady Bullion led, Eminence second, Justina third, Belmont fourth, best 2.54.
Boise July 30 The Idaho convention nears completion having adopted most articles from the committee. Mormons face continued military duty. Detectives cannot enter the suite to suppress violence without state consent. Bible use is forbidden in public schools. Arbitration boards are provided between labor and capital.
Rube Burrows and four companions, sought for robbery and outlawry, defy state authorities in mountain fastnesses near Binsicham Alabama. A $6,000 reward is offered. The Lagar county sheriff asks the governor for militia to pursue them.
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