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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1889
Page
16
O'Sullivan Coughlin and Burke found guilty of murder and sentenced to life. Kunze convicted of manslaughter. Boggs acquitted. Officials report outcome in the high profile trial.
The Cronin murder trial ends with a mixed verdict. John Beggs is acquitted, Kunze is jailed for three years, and Coughlin O Sullivan and Burke receive life sentences. Judge McConnell praises jurors and notes possible doubts over circumstantial evidence. Relatives and guards react with relief and mixed emotions.
Judge McConnell denounces sensational reports about Culver jury as groundless and says no assault on Culver occurred. He notes if such an event had happened it would have been reported and punished promptly. The judge also rejects the notion the jury failed to agree.
The Post comments that Cronin's case may wake public opinion in the United States about the real character of Clan na Gael and suggests Cronin's life was not sacrificed in vain.
At a Cheyenne council session, Resident Engineer Huntley presented completed viaduct plats and specifications rated first class by experts. City Attorney Potter outlined funding limits and proposed bid methods including railroad or bridge company construction with city leasing options. A notice of estate sale for Harmon V. Beeson was also issued with probate dates.
Washington dispatch reports strong bipartisan support for Wyoming admission as a state with Democratic leaders and Republicans signaling approval. President Harrison discussed state matters with Carey and Dubois. recess appointments may be confirmed after holidays. Wyoming's constitutional work and maps are praised by the Senate committee.
The president transmitted nominees to the Senate including Andrew M. Crawford as receiver of public monies at Roseburgh Oregon Frank M Foote as receiver at Evanston Wyoming Fremont Wood as United States attorney for Idaho Willoughby Cole as United States attorney for the southern district of California George E Card as United States marshal for the southern district of California.
This morning Robert Dalton, a painter, fell at work and died instantly when he landed across two live electric wires. His body remained on the wires for an hour as the current burned deep into the flesh producing smoke and a strong stench.
In Dec 17, 76 year old George Geuther was fatally beaten today by his 17 year old son Emil. The dispute stemmed from his mother's refusal to supply money, with the assailant described as bearing a bad reputation.
Complaint filed by William Dolan against Charles G. Thayer for failure to plant timber culture land under Entry No. on lots 3 and adjacent in section 4 township 13 north range 61 west. Parties summoned to appear February 6 and final hearing February 26 at 10 o clock a.m. before Register P. Chamecin.
Advertises 200 geldings weighing 1000 pounds plus for sale by R.5 Van Tasnent in Cheyenne. Listing notes buyers should contact the seller for details on horses available and terms.
The board of health received a report from a sanitary inspector about seven members of Albert Klamroth’s family showing symptoms of Russian influenza. Ages ranged from 4 to 50, with two very young children. no link to recent arrivals or European letters was found. First case December 11 with sudden faintness and fever, lasting two days or more, later marked by headache and bronchial symptoms. Health Officer Edson confirmed it as Russian influenza.
In Barre Montana John M Gallagher dies from injuries after a Sunday morning fist fight with G H Ward begun over a small account. A planned bout at a nearby sporting resort drew only the two men and about a dozen spectators. Ward knocks Gallagher down 98 times, Gallagher’s left arm breaks in round 48, and after 105 rounds the combatant collapses.
Washington December 17 President Harrison sent to the senate the extradition treaty with England negotiated by Secretary Blaine and Sir James Paunstonee. It expands extraditable offences notably embezzlement reducing immunity for such offenders across Canada and the United States. The Samoan treaty from Berlin last spring will not be transmitted to the senate.
Frank B Hyde of Hutchinson Kansas attacked Mrs W B Ebler in a drunken attempt to elope she resisted and escaped Hyde cut his throat and died Mrs Ebler sustained severe injuries The coroner verdict found Charles Merchant guilty of setting fire to the Oklahoma house a capital crime
Three men attacked a postman delivering mail in Hatton Garden London. They wounded him robbed a letter bag and locked him in a room before escaping. The stolen mail reportedly included registered Cape of Good Hope packages containing diamonds, though officials say the Cape mails were delivered yesterday.
Detectives John Staft and M J Crowe and Patrolman Redman received notice of dismissal for conduct unbecoming an officer and neglect of duty. An officer warned that removals will continue, targeting Clan na Gael members and sympathizers.
The coroner's jury ruled justifiable homicide in Miss Epperson’s killing of Julius Hoffer, her father’s farm hand. Testimony showed Hoffer attempted a criminal assault on the girl and paused when other hands came to dinner, after which Miss Epperson fired.
Governor Toole sent his message to the senate and Democratic house this morning. The Republican house was ignored by the governor. The senate will debate the message this afternoon as a resolution to disregard the warrants is prepared. A ticket agent can provide Lake Superior, St. Paul and Union Pacific Line rates and accommodations.
States Attorney Longnecker disclosed how juror Culver urged acquittals while farmer Pierson held out for execution. The panel reached a compromise verdict after long ballots, aiming to avoid a mistrial and reflect doubts about Cronin death and witness credibility.
In Curiaco on December 17, four men convicted yesterday faced visitors who wept and pleaded for reconsideration. Burke received no callers, displaying his usual indifference, while Kunze regained some spirits. The prisoners, now that the verdict is known, hold out hope for a new trial.
The Washington Sews report notes a brief House session with a few bills and a call for alphabetic introduction of bills. The Silcott defalcation committee leans toward a government reimbursement plan after court of claims review. Senate panels favor bills on assets, education, and pensions, with several confirmations and a fire at the war department office damaging a mahogany desk. Loans on ranches for a term of two years are mentioned.
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