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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1889
Page
8
O'Sullivan Coughlin and Burke found guilty of murder and sentenced for life. Kunze found guilty of manslaughter. Boggs acquitted.
A three month jury verdict acquits Beggs of not guilty and Kunze of manslaughter while sentencing Coughlin O Sullivan and Burke to life imprisonment. Kunze sobs as Beggs thanks jurors and declares faith in future verdicts. Prisoners are remanded to jail and refuse interviews.
Judge McConnell criticized reports that Culver faced assault and alleged an appeal for protection. He said the jury had not indicated any inability to agree and called such publishing groundless and potentially punishable. He pledged prompt action if any assault occurred.
A December 16 Post editorial on the Cronin verdict argues it may awaken U S public opinion to the real character of Clan na Gael and suggests Cronin’s death was not in vain if that occurs.
At a council meeting Resident Engineer Huntley of Union Pacific presented completed viaduct plats and specs. City Attorney Potter outlined funding constraints and bid methods via railroad construction or bridge companies, with resolutions authorizing advertisement and contract terms for the city to lease or purchase the viaduct. Also notices of estate sale for Harmon V Beeson and probate court dates were announced in Cheyenne Wyoming.
Washington reports from December 17 indicate broad congressional support for Wyoming's admission as a state. Democratic leaders like Springer Hurd Oates Mansur and Senator Beck voiced favorable views, with Republicans also endorsing statehood. President Harrison discussed the matter with Carey Dubois as Wyoming’s draft constitution and maps receive praise.
The president transmitted nominations to the senate including Andrew M. Crawford for Roseburg Oregon as receiver of public monies Frank M. Foote for Evanston Wyoming as receiver Fremont Wood for United States attorney Idaho Willoughby Cole for United States attorney southern district of California George E Card for United States marshal southern district of California all dated December 17.
Robert Dalton, a painter, fell across two electric light wires while at work in Toteno this morning. He was instantly electrocuted, his body remaining on the wires for about an hour as deep burns marked the flesh and a nauseating stench rose from the scene.
In Dec 17 report, 76 year old George Geuther died after being beaten by his 17 year old son Emil Geuther. The motive cited revolves around a quarrel over money refused by the mother. The youth’s bad reputation is noted in the report.
Complaint filed by William Dolan against Charles G. Thayer seeks cancellation of Timber-culture Entry No dated November 14 1885 on lots 3 and 4 of section 4 township 13 north range 61 west Laramie county Wyoming. Parties summoned to appear February 6 1890 at 4 pm and final hearing February 26 1890 at 10 am.
Advertisement seeking two hundred geldings each weighing at least 1000 pounds. Contact R.5 Van Tasnent in Cheyenne for arrangements and terms.
A sanitary inspector reported to the New York board of health that seven members of Albert Klamroth’s family showed symptoms of what is believed to be the Russian influenza. The first case appeared December 11, ages ranged from 4 to 50 years, with two children under two unaffected.
John M. Gallagher dies at his home in Barre Mont after a brutal fist fight with G H Ward over a minor account. The Sunday morning bout at a sporting resort lasted 105 rounds with Gallagher beaten severely, Ward knocking him down 98 times and delivering a decisive blow in the 105th.
President Harrison sent to the senate the extradition treaty with England negotiated by Secretary Blaine and Sir Janen Paunsfote. The accord increases extraditable offenses notably including embezzlement, ending immunity for such offenders between Canada and the United States. The Samoan Berlin treaty from last spring will not be transmitted to the senate.
In Hutchinson Kansas Frank B Hyde in a drunken attack on Mrs W B Ebler tried to elope with her and cut her throat. She escaped but Hyde cut his throat from ear to ear and died. Mrs Ebler suffered severe head and facial injuries. In a separate case corner found Charles Merchant guilty of setting fire to the Oklahoma house a capital crime.
Three men attacked a postman in Hatton Garden London while delivering mail. They wounded him, stole a letter bag containing registered Cape of Good Hope diamonds, and locked him in a room before escaping. officials say the Cape mails were delivered yesterday.
Detectives John Staft M J Crowe and Patrolman Redman received notice of dismissal from the force for conduct unbecoming an officer and neglect of duty. An officer said this is only the beginning and warned of removals of Clan na Gael men and their sympathizers.
Coroner's jury in Jaminson City, Missouri, found justifiable homicide after Miss Epperson shot and killed Julius Hoffer, her father's farm hand. testimony showed Hoffer attempted a criminal assault on the girl and ceased when others joined for dinner, leading to the shooting with a revolver.
Governor Toole transmitted his message to the senate and Democratic house this morning while the Republican house was ignored. The senate plans to take up the message this afternoon as Republicans push a resolution to disregard warrants sent by the Democratic minority. Meanwhile, a ticket agent advertises rates and accommodations for the Lake Superior St Paul and Union Pacific Line.
Cronin murder trial jurors reveal dynamics as John Culver pressed acquittal cites perceived perjury and liars among witnesses. Farmer Pierson resisted until late, finally yielding to avoid a mistrial amid a mixed majority seeking to prevent a hung jury.
In Curiaco on December 17, friends visited the four men recently convicted, weeping and lamenting their fate. Burke had no callers, Kunze showed revived spirits, and all prisoners now anticipate a possible new trial with renewed hope after the verdicts.
Washington notes report a brief house session with routine bills and a plan to refer the Silcott defalcation issue to a court of claims for ruling on compensation. Senate panels move favorable on education and pensions while a fire damages the war department office and loses papers.
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