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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1889
Page
15
News briefs note that cattle fever is deadly in the Indian Territory prompting discussions on livestock health. A pension office inquiry yields results, while talk of England’s royal grants is dismissed. North Dakota grants the legislature power to enforce woman suffrage as over 12,000 coal miners plan a nationwide strike today.
Cattlemen from the Indian territory report Texas fever is decimating stock in the region. Over forty cattle died in a single pasture with others numbering seven to twenty five in additional cases. Many cattle are dying across Oklahoma and no living cattle are expected to be imported from Kansas and Nebraska within two months. Fatalities are linked more to climate effects than Texas fever.
London July 31 The Commons debate on the royal grants bill collapsed after Wal lace Liberal spoke. The speaker then put the question on second reading with no division called and declared the second reading carried. Phillips Liberal raised an objection but was ruled out of order and the committee stage set for tomorrow.
In Bismarck on July 31 the committee on elective franchise discussed women’s suffrage. Advocates urged giving the legislature power to extend suffrage, while several delegates insisted the issue be settled by a popular vote. The convention ultimately agreed to empower the legislature to extend suffrage.
Scot land Penn July 31 This afternoon in all probability will be the last day's work for miners and cokers in the Connellsville region for some time to come Tomorrow morning between 12 000 and 13 000 men will lay down their tools and unite in a demand for better wages
Washington July 31 Acting Secretary Batchelder ordered suspension of payment on all bills against the treasury department for telegraphing in the current year. The move follows a letter from the postmaster general to the secretary of the treasury requesting action while rate settlements are pending.
The U S senate committee on irrigation will meet in St Paul on Thursday to hear South Dakota delegations. Afterward it will travel to Glendive Montana for a session on August 5, then to Miles City August 6, Billings August 7, Bozeman August 8, and Helena August 9 with Senators Plum and Jones of Arkansas joining in Helena.
Cutcaco July 31 The Transcontinental association met and adjourned this morning to allow Canadian Pacific telegraphic instructions. Saida, the leading official, said a representative would confer with Associated Press this afternoon. The matter of differentials will likely be settled this afternoon. A small point stands in the way but will be swept aside when the association meets. Daily papers err in saying the issue is only between the Southern and Canadian Pacific. American roads are unified on the question of differentials.
A Camden Tennessee birth report describes a monstrosity born to a young white woman near Nashville. The creature is described as half human half bear with prominent eyes a crown shaped wet head a central human nose and a long protruding tongue. Arms and legs are human but hands and feet are animal like, with fingers and toes human. The creature is stillborn and the mother was terrified months earlier by a great bear sighting.
The Washington convention adjourns morning session with the preamble adopted after amendment. The committee on indebtedness presents a report. Debts of cities counties and school districts are limited to 1 percent of assessed value. A three-fifths vote is required to grant exemptions.
Washington July 31 The Noble committee investigating alleged illegal pension rulings has completed its first week and will likely finish its six month inquiry next week. It is learned that from December under Black and May under Tanner about 3 300 re issues were found covering all classes and dating back to 1865. The committee asserts no sensational findings were uncovered.
Newark reports the dam at Van Suckles Mill Milburn broke flooding homes and washing away goods. Plainfield records eight dams washed out and fifteen brick buildings undermined with total damage around 140000 as bridges in the countryside are swept away.
Weather threatened with about 2000 in attendance as En try led three year olds in six furlongs, Angelus won seven furlongs, Morse captured two year olds five furlongs, Brown Princess took one mile, Catalpa won the handicap sweep, No More faltered in hurdle race before Nettie Watking won by two lengths.
Secretary Tracy received a dispatch from the United States consul at Amoy noting the low quality of Amoy Colony tea exported to the United States. The letter directs customs to inspect all Cosl invoices before admission and warns that Amoy teas are commonly dirty and adulterated, with poor curing.
Lord Brassey hosted an at home for the Eighty Club to meet Mr and Mrs Gladstone. Gladstone was absent due to fatigue, Mrs Gladstone spoke on her golden wedding, noting her husband needed rest. Sir William Harcourt denied Liberal rifts over royal grants indicated disloyalty to their leader. The party’s loyalty remained unwavering.
Ottawa notes a cabinet discussion on US seizure of British vessels in Behring Sea. A demand will be made for two warships to escort Canadian vessels and counter cutter action. Powell believes Victoria sailed sealing schooners are armed and ready to resist, intending to fight if seized.
Colonel John Arkins, who was brutally assaulted Monday night by "Soapy" Smith, has greatly improved in Denver. He rested quietly tonight and his physicians consider it unadvisable for visitors. Mrs. Arkins told the AP that he had a good night under the circumstances and no sign of infection was expected.
William L. Ross, a note teller at a Nevada bank, was arrested in Victoria on request of San Francisco authorities. He had taken leave recently amid a $1,500 cash shortage and promissory notes totaling over $1,600 found in his possession. He faces prosecution in Victoria for bringing stolen property into the dominion.
Valuable pacing stallion Sir Thornton found dead at the race track this morning amid efforts to cool after a remarkable Amoria performance. The horse valued at $15,000.
A Young Man shoots himself in Ogden Utah. The trial of Florence Maybrick commenced. A double hanging at Louisville. Sullivan arrested by Lowry's detective and jailed. Moonshiners raid Richtmann Virginia appeals for aid after a preacher attack. Sheriff killed. deputies shot as J W Griggs and Smith clash during attempted arrest.
In Oepex Utah a man about 25 with working man garb was found dead after two pistol shots in a hallway near Washington avenue and Twenty-fourth street. Only two shells fired, both struck near his heart, suggesting a personal crisis. The victim remained unidentified, known to frequent local gambling halls.
The American Mrs Florence Elizabeth Maybrick was arraigned for the murder of her husband. The court was crowded as she pleaded not guilty. Michael Maybrick testified that bottles taken from his brother’s sick room did not contain arsenic and that the meat extract bottle had not been given to his brother. Quarrels between the couple were noted and Mrs Maybrick allegedly threatened separation.
In Louisville on July 31 Charles Dilger and Harry Smart were hanged at 6:05 am for multiple murders. Oscar Smart died by broken neck. Dilger required a second drop after rope slippage. Meisner Green and wife were among the victims.
John L. Sullivan was arrested in New York for taking part in a fight with Kilrain and jailed at police headquarters. Inspector Byrnes, after a vacation return, arranged the arrest with a Mississippi requisition signed by Governor Lowry. Sullivan remained unfazed, spoken to reporters said nothing, and faced a hearing in the court of general sessions tomorrow.
A dispatch from Consul Edward P. Campbell in Tamatave reports Captain T. Duvarge was found guilty of manslaughter at Audakabe last November and sentenced to ten years imprisonment. He will be brought to the United States to serve the term.
Ileana Mont July 31. The convention today considered and adopted an article on revenue and taxation. It exempts United States church and public property and libraries. The legislature may pose general laws for taxation of any property, with mines taxed by value paid, machinery taxed specially, private property not to be sold for taxes, and public corporations limited to 3 mills. If assessed property exceeds 100 million dollars the rate is 2 mills, and over 300 million dollars 1 mill.
In London during July Postmaster General Raikes asked Sexton Lord Mayor of Dublin to forward a tampered envelope. It contained President Harrison letter thanking Dublin citizens for Johnstown relief contributions. Sexton warned he would not trust the post office department and would show the envelope only to the Postmaster General.
A sweeping July 31 bulletin reports global and US notes: Emperor William sails to England. no business at Sioux Falls convention. Republican state convention set for Sept 25 in an unnamed city. temperatures listed across major cities. Ex Senator E H Rollins dies at Isle of Shoals. Kiou Sou earthquake kills thirty and injures eighty. Lehigh and Delaware rivers rising at Easton suspending navigation. Omaha brewery sale to European syndicate for 1.5 million. Goodwood meeting Chesterfield cup won by Veracity Mercy second Whitelegs third. Burke extradition warrant signed in Ottawa. Mallsgate crew unaccounted after Newcastle wreck. Couronneat Hverress gun explosion injures. City of Paris reaches New York with notable passengers Murat Halstead and M. H. DeYoung. Samoa consul general appointment delayed. Bou langer death rumor denied in Paris. English syndicate seeks to corner enamel and patent leather in US. National Bureau of Engraving in financial distress awaiting sale.
In Chicago the Daily News reports another shift at the Chicago Times. Joseph Dunlap takes full charge of editorial and news departments, signaling the removal of the J J. West interest. Dunlap, who represented Mrs. Storey’s late husband’s stake, resigns as West control ends. Eckel, ex Associated Press, becomes city editor.
Secretary Blaine dismissed a Boston paper’s claim that the Behring Sea is not American water. He noted no statements by him on the question and said all fur seal actions since March 4 have followed Congress and President Cleveland’s final-term directions.
A dynamite stick fed into a threshing machine near Anderson New York yesterday blew the machine to pieces and killed three men and two teams. Reports say old feed was renewed and dynamite hidden in sheaf wheat amid a planned machine contest. Most bystanders were distant when the blast occurred. the tale remains unconfirmed.
The main insurgent force camps three miles north of Abu Simbel while active outpost skirmishing continues. Dervishes occupying Toski are driven out. 34 dead bodies found. Advices say Lieuten ant Daguillar with Egyptian cavalry and Eleventh Soudanes regiment defeat dervishes south of Anabi. 70 killed and 80 captured. Egyptians suffer 3 dead, two officers.
Cleveland defeated Indianapolis 6 to 1 as Bakely pitched a great game and puzzled the opposition. Cleveland had 2 base hits to Indianapolis 4 and committed 1 error to Indianapolis 0. Batteries: Cleveland Bakely and Zimmer Indianapolis Boyle and Buckley.
John L Sullivan admitted his identity before Judge OBrien and agreed to be sent to Mississippi. He expressed willingness to go and lamented not knowing Mississippi banned fighting. The surrender followed a supreme court ruling, with Sullivan departing for Richburg with agents and backers anxious about repercussions.
New York reports from Montreal describe a national uproar over the schooner Black Diamond seizure. Citizens demand release and full indemnity from the United States, with strong calls for England to aid Canada or risk deteriorating relations. Leaders urge immediate action or a break in ties until a settlement is reached.
August-W. F. Johnston & Co of Purchase street Boston, a leather firm, failed and assigned to T. King of Bryant & King. Direct liabilities are about 2,600 with contingent liabilities around 170,000. Cause cited as three year downturn in leather trade and bank tightening after recent failures. Willian F. Johnson assignment not yet final. assignees not appointed but expected.
The president visited Mountain Lake Park to meet veterans, arriving with Secretary Windom at 9 oclock. He received an ovation from Grand Army men representing posts from Martinsburg to Wheeling and then departed by train to Washington.
Report from Lowpos dated August 1 notes the African explorer Lieutenant Tappan Beck died of fever in Cameroons. Also dated August 1, the Prince of Wales stakes at Goodwood crowned Semolina with Douglas Baird's Barearole second. A South region ice-manufacture cartel formed. Transcontinental railways rejected price differentials. Washington reports A W Lyman buys control of Helena independent. A royal-meets-regents conference in Belgrade decides Queen Natalie may meet her son only abroad.
The grand national monument to the Pilgrims in Plymouth Mass was dedicated with a sunrise salute and bells. A parade toured seven divisions while dignitaries like W P C Breckenridge John Boyle O Reilly and Governor Long spoke in the elaborate ceremony.
Chicago August 1 The Evening Journal condemns the City Press association report on the G A R meeting in Chicago. It accuses G A R leaders of trying to sway press opinion for a railroad boycott and blasts false telegraph reports claiming eight states were represented. Only two department commanders were present, Martin of Illinois and Brown of Michigan.
Praetapenomiia August 1 reports the Schuylkill cresting at its highest level in twenty years, flooding park drives boat houses and basements, halting Manayunk and Pencoyd Tron works, and disrupting eastern counties. Heavy rainfall swamped Brandywine areas Norristown Conshohocken and Williamsport bridges with coal cars, while several towns reported widespread damage and submerged streets.
The palace steamer St Lawrence, famed vessel in the canal, struck a rock off Hog Island in the Canadian channel. It began breaking up with nearly all aboard, about two hundred people, rescued to a nearby land. Officials expect further breakup overnight as salvage efforts begin.
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