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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1889
Page
6
Two farmers named Holman and Gill in Norwalk township near here were sworn enemies. Holman fired birdshot at Gill, then Gill seized the gun and shot Holman through the skull. Both men are badly wounded. A desperate fight followed the attempted killings and counterattack.
News from Waco Texas reports a Tuesday clash between four farmers and two armed robbers. Farmer John T Matthews died and W H Harris was seriously wounded. others injured. Robber Jim Leper was arrested.
New York hotel proprietor Timothy J. Coe shot and killed himself this morning in an act attributed to temporary insanity caused by illness and prolonged insomnia.
Cuenco Dec 19 report details Max Mantwill murdered with sixty knife wounds in the basement of his two story home. The victim is described as literally cut to pieces. Police investigate possible link to Bruno Eberling amid unclear motive as they probe relation to Mrs Mantwill.
The commission met a week earlier to hear Mormon charges against deputy registration officers in Saco Lake. Specific charges alleged Gentile favoritism against Menom voters. Hearing began Friday and concluded tonight with a finding that the charges were not sustained.
The executive committee of the National Civil Service Reform League held a meeting to appoint a committee for a thorough examination of the National civil service. It aims to determine the effects of the civil service law administration.
A Seattle incident ends with a man named Hammond, sought to testify against English nobility, being accused by a lodgings house owner and chased out after her son strikes him. He is said to remain in Seattle.
In Scranton on December 18 constable Washabaugh from Greensburg said he had a warrant for Master Workman Powderly. He reportedly arrived early morning but Powderly had not appeared by 9 00. Powderly was seen walking the main streets awaiting the officer.
Cincinatti report notes Meade and Van Bolkelen, fruit dealers in California, failed today with liabilities estimated between 250000 and 275000. Assets are far below. The store closed on judgments ~50000. Earlier strain followed the failure of George W Meade, a wealthy California fruit and wine man. Poor management cited.
The president transmitted nominations for postmasters including Adaim D. Cooper at Canon City Colorado Jacob M Hunzard Silverton Colorado Alphonso M Learned Port City Utah John Kroemer Las Vegas New Mexico James E Whitson Selma California William B Tucker Yuba City California Moses Bradshaw Aspen Colorado and others.
In Galicia, a peasant arrested at Podwoloeski carried proclamations addressed to Russians and compromising letters targeting members of the Russian church. The items were seized as part of counter espionage actions.
Juror John Culver known from the Cronin trial today filed a libel suit in Chicago for 2500 damages against the Chicago area press. He alleges articles published Sunday implied he was influenced by bribes.
At a Union Pacific directors meeting the Fort Worth deal was considered and sent to the executive committee to be shaped and executed.
The World reports tax valued property by states and gaps between taxed property and actual wealth. Since 1850, taxable property rose 6.963 billion dollars and real wealth rose 18.682 billion. Total U S wealth now exceeds prior world wealth, with abroad investments comparable to Portugal and Denmark. Five nations’ wealth equals the U S rise in nine years.
Fire swept the Indianapolis Wheel Works early this morning causing about 100000 dollars in losses. Dispatches from Lonpos report fresh disorders in Rio de Janeiro raising fears of further complications. An explosion on the British tank steamer Ferguson near Rouen killed one and injured four. The U S consul at Tangiers has been recalled at the Moroccan government's request. Mexico notes a currency reform set to redeem worn coinage and introduce decimal coins.
Senator Morgan submitted a resolution noting Brazil’s peaceful shift from monarchy to a republican government. The measure declares the United States recognizing the United States of Brazil as a sovereign, free state and commits U S officials and states to recognize its flag under existing treaties. The resolution was laid over until tomorrow for action.
Practical tips on beating eggs from the elbow for speed and lightness. Fork beating varies by technique, and using ice improves whites. A pinch of salt aids foaming when beating egg whites, while avoiding overchilling whole batches.
Dr. Naneon's Journal describes Esquiman marriage customs where a suitor and friends abduct a bride, she resists then grieves with unbound hair, and may flee until the man finally enforces union. If in love, he injures her feet to bind her. she sometimes loses the hair and flees forever.
A Los Angeles farmer reports earnings of 300 to 600 dollars per acre as he markets crops to eastern buyers. The estimate reflects strong demand and regional pricing.
A provisional committee of the non partisan W C T U issues an address outlining rifts with the National W C T U over party allegiance. It urges a January 22 convention in Cleveland to form a new organization free of partisan ties with leaders including Mrs Ellen J Phinney.
In San Francisco the hold of the British ship Durham caused a fatal incident when gas built up after recent flooding. Captain Freeman Lloyds surveyor, F. Bo Cotton grain inspector, and Gove entered the hold to assess grain damage. Freeman and Cotton died shortly after being brought to the surface. Gove survived.
In Collinsville Illinois Dempsey Barco became intoxicated and rode Main Street firing a revolver. Wesley Beaver was seriously wounded by a bullet. Barco fled after a rifle and shotgun volley. a previous clash with Heinman left Heinman fatally wounded.
Senator Cullom introduced a bill to establish a limited postal telegraph service. It authorizes the postmaster general to contract for five years with an existing telegraph company to use its lines for transmitting postal messages between free delivery offices. Messages prepaid with stamps and delivered by letter carriers on the first mail after receipt, with timing at the postmaster general’s direction. Contracts require advertised proposals, and no obligation for wires beyond leased lines in case of storms or accidents.
Svainauiky reports a national conference of livestock commissioners adopted resolutions urging towns and villages to inspect dairy products and prohibit sale of milk except by licensed milkmen to prevent pleuro-pneumonia. They call for uniform inspection rates to curb discarded milk going to butter and cheese factories and request the agricultural department to regulate Texas cattle shipments north from ha to December 1 each year.
George Inmante offers a broad range of musical items from pianos to accordions at breath taking prices. The ad emphasizes deep discounts and invites shoppers to buy Christmas presents now.
The list includes Adams Illinois a world fair 1892 bill Boutelle relief for Samoan disaster Ewart North Carolina civil service reform inquiry E B Taylor uniform bankruptcy system Crain Texas no mourning or half mast flags on public buildings and shifting congressional terms to December 1 and inauguration to April 16 plus tobacco tax features Anderson Kansas arbitration commission for railways Bartine Nevada lead ore ruling Breckenridge Kentucky assets transfer proposal to Leedham successor The session adjourned after discussion of the resolution and asset disposition.
The All American delegates resumed their city tour this morning and later visited Cornelis Vanderbilt at his residence. They were hosted by the Spanish American Commercial union at Demonicos before Secretary Blaine had to return to Washington for official business.
Fire in St. Louis near Third and Locust leveled a six story building housing Guernsey Scudden electric plant and the Commercial Printing company. Walls collapsed onto the old Mechanics bank building. Loss listed at 1500000 with insurance. Three hundred workers left jobless.
A man who gave the name Charles Williams was arrested in San Francisco on December 20. He is believed to be the suspect who has robbed four stage coaches in northern California over the past weeks.
An elderly Black woman, nearing sixty, walks uphill toward Spelman Seminary with books and a slate saying she is learning. She recalls not knowing letters when starting school but now aims to read and write, despite penalties for tardiness, showing remarkable determination to educate herself.
Testimony questions a witness color blindness and eyesight. A juror recalls a prior failure to distinguish olive-green from sea-foam as proof of unreliable eyesight. The attorney argues the witness lied to harm the defendant, citing inability to distinguish races and colors.
An old farmer in Lebanon New Hampshire found a dirt filled key hole on a Sunday. He drilled the key and blew out the dust, then within a month patented the hole. A large Lebanon factory uses electric power to mass produce watch keys with that hole and the inventor has profited greatly.
Jake Kilrain faced a gubernatorial petition rejection as Governor Lowry refused his appeal. Meanwhile two Wyoming postmasters won Senate endorsement, signaling political support amid organizational changes.
A west bound Santa Fe passenger train at Bangs station is attacked by four men. Guard Al Wolf is ordered to surrender and Penn is mortally wounded after he fires on the robbers. Robbers strip the express car and escape with $42 as pursuit continues.
New York was enveloped in a thick fog described as a schotch mist with cold damp air. Dense haze and lack of lights darkened main streets and side streets, hindering travel and causing a Brooklyn bridge collision injuring a train conductor and alarming passengers.
Jackson December 20. Governor Lowry refused Jake Kilrain’s petition to remit the imprisonment portion of his sentence on payment of a fine. He added that after the case is decided by the supreme court Kilrain may petition his successor for correction.
Washixoton Dec 20 The senate confirmed two postmaster nominations Wm Masi Cheyenne and P L Smith Rawlins Wyoming.
At 10 o'clock this morning a large mob fought on the corner of Fourteenth and Wyoming streets as police arrived to quell the melee. Forty to fifty men hurled stones and improvised weapons. six were badly hurt. The disturbance arose from contractor McNelly’s refusal to pay workers laying the Rock Island line grade. No arrests reported.
The Kingston departed New York twenty nine days ago bound for Puget Sound. No word has arrived from St. Thomas, where the steamer was to coal seven days after departure. Rumors of sinking with all on board 42 passengers have not been confirmed.
Washington December 20 Lester of Virginia introduced a bill to forbid combining capital or persons to fix stock cattle and dressed beef prices. It forbids sale of dressed beef slaughtered over thirty six hours ago or shipped more than five hundred miles.
In the United States Senate a prolonged discussion over recognizing Brazil's republic. Senator Teller proposed an amendment promising U S material aid if Brazil adopts a republican government and faces foreign threats. All Republicans voted aye while most Democrats opposed. no quorum was reached and the matter was referred with no action.
The route favors California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Utah, Wyoming and Colorado to Sioux City with Lake Superior and St. Paul routes east. Trains feature Pullman palace and colonist sleepers and modern coaches. palace sleepers run Salt Lake City to St. Paul without change. One car change from San Francisco or Portland to St. Paul. Freight service is emphasized with timely and economical options.
Union Pacific directors approve a merger that combines the Colorado Central Denver and Middle Park Denver Marshall and Boulder Georgetown Breckenridge and Leadville Greeley Salt Lake and Pacific and Cheyenne and Northern lines with the Denver Texas and Fort Worth system. The new entity will run 1435 miles with capital stock 23000 per mile and mortgage bonds up to 25000 per mile. Holders of Denver Texas and Fort Worth stock exchange one for one for consolidated stock and bonds exchange on a bond for bond basis. The merged lines join the Union Pacific system with control by Union Pacific.
Brussels reports end of Belgian miners strike. Paris notes influenza close to Steys Military College. Hanou Hal China suspends railway projects amid intrigue and opposition. London reports plot to assassinate the king foiled with many arrests in Cot ea. Keokuk indicts 42 for prohibition violations as saloons close. London steamers Cledd y and Isle of Cypress collide near Isle of Wight. ship sinks, 13 dead. Sydney oarsman Beach accepts Hanlon challenge for Paramentta course. Galway prisoner William O Brien released to cheering crowd. St Petersburg shell explodes in Baker arsenal magazine. 100000 cartridges destroyed. 4 dead 4 injured.
A Kentucky farmer Payne explains why his six daughters married well, comparing them to fenced cattle. He says keeping them apart created demand as suitors broke down the fence, and notes the tale carries a moral beyond its coarse telling. The anecdote appears in Youth's Companion.
The Battaks, a Malay‑related group in Sumatra near Toba Lake, form a confederation led by district chiefs. They practice agriculture, have a writing system, and emphasize education, yet they eat armed enemies and certain criminals. Young Battaks use a language of leaves to convey messages by name sounds.
Promotional notice for the Chicago Union Pacific and North Western Line touts luxurious Pullman and Wagner sleeping cars, elegant dining car service, reclining chairs, day coaches, and comfortable sleepers aimed at travelers heading to eastern cities beyond the Missouri River.
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