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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1889
Page
6
A Pacific coast arrival reports a Canadian Pacific express derailment on a mountain slope above the Columbia River. The engine stayed upright while two coaches toppled over the bank, suspended by a twisted coupling pin that kept the load from plunging. Passengers were rescued as workers built a platform beneath the hanging cars.
The Silcott committee report condemns the sergeant at arms handling of funds with cash uncounted for years. The house extends the committee to report on deficiencies and salaries, and various resolutions aim to secure assets and payments. Brower introduces tobacco tax repeal. Wilkinson notes death of Colleague Gay and adjourns the house.
Boston December session of the Federation of Labor opens with routine business. The committee urges strict enforcement of contract labor laws and Chinese exclusion and ballot reform toward the Australian system. It also favors amalgamating dual unions and halting Knights of Labor conferences on trade union matters, to be addressed to the public.
David Dillon of Finch Edge & Co once Australia’s champion oarsman is adrift in the Atlantic after a towing line parted from a bark. Last seen driving to sea before a gale, with Sandy Hook lightship as a possible only chance for rescue. He hailed from Australia, a former sculling champion who defeated Kemp before Searle era. A tugboat was chartered this morning to search for him.
A man believed to be Cooney, linked to the Cronin case, confessed in Depurville Wisconsin but officials in Chicago say the dispatch is a canard. Chief Hubbard notes no corroborating evidence yet and awaits a Chicago detective arrival tonight to pursue further.
Boston reports that Jefferson Davis declined to critique General Grant’s military career as Grant lay dying at Mount McGregor. Davis sent a friend in New Orleans a letter explaining the request could not be complied with due to Grant’s condition and his postwar conduct.
The Montana senate convened as five Democratic senators, absent earlier, prepared to present themselves by next Monday morning or resign after an informal caucus with Republican members. The lieutenant governor received the missing senators and a recess followed.
The women of farmers nationwide competed in a national potato contest with 1000 entrants and 200 premiums. Miss Mary Rusk of Madison County Illinois won first prize for a yield of 936 bushels per acre. remaining prizes went to yields within the specified top and bottom limits.
In Washington the Senate began with routine business then took up bills. Butler proposed a bill to emigrate persons of color from southern states while Stewart introduced a free coinage measure. Ingalls submitted a concurrent resolution that goes over for the holiday recess from December 19 to January 6. an executive session followed and the Senate adjourned until Monday.
The first session of the ways and means committee met in Nahking Start Washington on December 12. The committee ordered the present tariff law printed as a bill to guide the preparation of a new tariff. Subcommittees were appointed on public debt funding revenue provisions amendments of customs internal revenue relief bills and claims with named members.
Lonpos Dec 12 The queen telegraphs congratulating Stanley and his brave followers including the Zanzibaris for their devotion and fortitude and trusts Emin Pasha is progressing well. Zanzibaris received by the Sultan who thanked them and rewarded their services with presents as they celebrate Stanley’s expedition.
A December report claiming General Sickles' daughter eloped with a bartender named Thomas Deham is corrected. The young woman is likely General Sickles' half sister, daughter of his father's second wife, currently in Spain for a year.
Dec. 12 report notes Butterworth pushing a home session resolution to appoint a five member committee to investigate a ballot box contract that loomed large in the last campaign. The measure proposed sanctions if the contract proved genuine and that the signers be seated in Congress.
The Corporation of London invites Stanley to accept freedom of the city. The presentation ceremony will occur in Guildhall. The parchment conferring entitlement is enclosed in a gold casket.
Reports say Joseph G. Dittman, noted paper manufacturer, was drowned last night in the Schuylkill River when his craft overturned. The body was recovered and identified by local authorities.
In Cucago the Cronin trial nears a verdict as jurors retire at 4 45 yesterday afternoon. States Attorney Lange closes for the prosecution, stressing Clan Na Gael suborning perjury and Beggs's involvement. Judge Longenecker outlines evidence and cautions against convicting on mere chance while Judge McConnell issues the final charge. The jury faces a long deliberation with the court adjourning to 10 pm for further study.
The judge notes the jury must weigh many factors before reaching a verdict. The remarks emphasize caution and remind that conclusions should not be rushed.
In Washington a group of Democratic representatives led by Mills argued the party cannot afford to reappropriate missing funds from the Silcott defalcation. Mills warned it would cost thirty to forty members votes and haunt campaigns as opponents campaign on the lost money. He urged leaders to raise funds among allies and repay the treasury, even offering his November salary.
The Supreme Court at general term dissolves the injunction delaying removal of electric wires. Judge Andrews’ ruling is reviewed and allows authorities to stringently take down wires if companies fail to comply after notice. The commissioner of public works says he will begin work tomorrow morning.
The Daily News reports a narrative alleging a plot by desperate Cro nin prisoners' supporters to kill a juror after a trial. It claims States Attorney Longnecker was privately informed last week and notes sixty plainclothes officers guarded the jurors en route to court.
Major Pinto a Portuguese leader vows to subdue Nyanza. Reports say he deceived the British consul Johnston, gained Mozambique reinforcements, then moved to Makololo lands. He built an entrenched camp, opened hostilities and slaughtered hundreds with Gatling guns, capturing English flags.
George Manker, a noted local miller, was found on his doorstep badly injured and unconscious after going missing in the morning. He bore head wounds and signs of a beating and investigators say a gold watch worth 300 dollars and several checks were taken. no suspects or clues yet.
Clarence W. Ashford says Hawaii hired Dr. Lutz to study leprosy and seek a cure. English capitalists gain a fifteen year concession if they lay a Vancouver cable within two years.
Two women rented a house at 105 G Street and found a dead young Black man and a dying watchman. The body appeared to be three or four days old. The owner was notified and police began an investigation with no clear lead.
Warren Leland Jr, hotel proprietor of Warren Leland Lone Branca New York, made an assignment of all his property including the Ocean hotel Ocean theatre Ocean club house and his private residence for the benefit of creditors. Liabilities total 162000. The assignment was said to be forced by Freehold Banking Company which demanded 27000 and that the indebtedness will be paid in full.
A man named Bunch from Montana arrived in town and, unable to support himself, was sent to the poor house. Today it was discovered he had smallpox, prompting active measures to prevent further contagion.
A mangled body of a woman was found among ballast on a Middlesbrough vessel. Police suspect she is another Jack the Ripper victim and the presence of the body in ballast fuels the theory that the killer is a sailor.
Moses A Shaw alleges banking and mercantile losses totaling one million in a case likely involving financial misconduct. The filing names Shaw as plaintiff against multiple defendants and seeks redress for alleged theft and mismanagement.
Moses A. Shaw, sought for months by Bradford Tioga counties and New York merchants for swindling, was arrested. He built credit as a Towanda lumber dealer then moved to Plainfield New Jersey where he connected with New York firms. He collapsed in 1887 with liabilities near $600,000. prosecutors say nearly $500,000 obtained by worthless notes, some now beyond statute limits.
Pritapeteura December 13 reports the mystery of Joseph G. Dittman president of the Quaker City National bank remains unsolved. Rumors of financial trouble persist as it is learned he carried $140,000 life insurance. Authorities now believe Dittman may be alive wandering during an aberration of mind.
In Boston on December 13, word arrives that Sullivan and Jackson will fight at the California Athletic Club for a $15,000 purse. Jackson agrees if given five months to prepare, Sullivan accepts and plans a Pacific coast trip to train.
Lewis Wallace Jr and A W Hatch, Indiana lawyers, today filed charges in Judge Gresham's court against Henry Crawford, a railroad lawyer. They claim Crawford bought the Midland railroad of Indiana for 40000 at foreclosure and soon devised a plan to float 10000000 in bonds. The Loan and Investment Company of New York is the alleged victim for 151000. They seek an ex parte order to seize Midland books. a receiver for the property is asked.
Wilford Woodruff George Q Cannon and Joseph F Smith declare the church loyal to the United States and urge reverence for the Constitution. They denounce alien exclusion and citizenship restrictions as impolitic and a risk to civil and religious liberty, appealing to the press and public for fair treatment.
Kansas City reports from the Mexican vice counsel Rahden claim a large amount of fraudulent Mexican bonds circulate in Missouri and Kansas. Thousands of dollars in value have affected banks in both states, with roots tracing to the 1860s when over a million in bonds were issued and later halted. A local bank reportedly holds a bundle of such bonds as collateral, though their face value runs to several thousand dollars and they are worthless.
J. R. Dreamp testified today with emotion about the bank case. He described how a fraud had to be used to save the bank’s credit and said they induced personal friends to deposit their money.
The sisters recount their stake in the bank and their aim to protect the institution and their friends. They seek guidance on actions to take when a formal report is demanded.
A string of brief dispatches notes Randall's rapid improvement in Washington. Other items report Carter Wilkinson jailed for wife murder in Dorseyville, a fatal mine explosion in Spain injuring fifteen, and various political, criminal, and weather updates from across the United States and abroad.
Port Hope Ont December 13 last evening three children from well respected families the Mallette and Mitchell households went skating and have not been seen since They likely broke through the ice and were drowned leaving families in mourning and authorities to search the river for bodies
Tacoma report says at a conference the Northern Pacific strikers decide to return to work. It is understood the company will address pay concessions for older workers.
Cureaco December 13 cattle receipts total about 10 000 with market slow though steady. Prices show several ranges including choice to extra beeves 4 75 to 5 50, steers 2 75 to 4 42, stockers and feeders 2 00 to 3 00, cows 1 40 to 3 10.
Land Office Cheyenne announces Peter Giddamith of Little Kear, Wyoming, has filed for final proof to establish his claim on the Ni of N's of Section 14, Township 1 North Range 68 West. He will testify December 19 before the Register and Receiver in Cheyenne with witnesses Albert Bristol Isaac N Bard John J Underwoul and Fred L LaPash.
Land Office notice announces a named settler Phillip J. Yoder of Phillips, Wyoming, filing intent to prove up continuous residence and cultivation of land in section 1, with witnesses James Chiffen James Church Charles F. Kugy and Henry Yoder of Phillips, Wyoming. Champlin, Register.
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