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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1889
Page
8
The seller touts a large stock ofLadies and Children's Cloaks available at half the price of competitors this year. The line lists Silks Plushes Satins Velvets Dress Goods Flannels Table Linens Towels Lace Curtains Muslin Underwear Hosiery Handkerchiefs Embroideries Laces Blankets and Comfortables with a promise of wide selection and strong discounts.
Secretary Tracy suffered a grievous blow as he viewed the coffins of his wife and daughter in the White House east room. He later improved slowly, with careful nursing and visits from relatives and officials as tributes poured in from Britain and Washington. funeral services for Mrs Tracy held in the east room, and Mrs Blaine’s daughter Alice Coppinger laid to rest with high ceremony at St Matthews. The Supreme Court centennial celebration in New York faced rain and a somber mood as dignitaries gathered at the Metropolitan Opera House with Chief Justice and notable figures in attendance.
Ex-President Cleveland spoke to a crowded Lenox Lyceum banquet after a grand orchestral concert featuring Coronation March and selections from Zampa and American Fan. Speakers included Morgan Dix and William Allen Butler with Chief Justice Fuller introducing Justice Field. A second item from Clarkeston reports Fleming defeating Goff 40 to 43 in a golf contest with Carr voting with Democrats.
The Sixth National Bank reopened in New York under President Leland and a new board. A few small accounts withdrew, but most depositors remained confident and by noon business continued normally. The Equitable Bank was also expected to resume later today and did open doors this afternoon.
In Washington on February 4, the Senate held a lengthy executive session over the Samoan treaty. Senator Eustis attacked the pact, claiming the United States would be at a disadvantage to Germany and England under the terms. Senator Edmunds questioned whether the 1889 treaty relinquished Pago Pago harbor rights, while Senator Sherman argued those rights remained intact, supported by Senator Dolph. The debate continued until the roll call when the ratification motion passed with twelve negatives.
The special house committee on the Ohio ballot box forgery resumed hearings as Gov. Campbell testified. He claimed Halstead planned to publish only near election and believed the paper genuine. Wood was named as the forger, paid to evade arrest, with a Hamilton committee paying to keep him away. In San Francisco, H J Brewer testified in the Mark M Herr murder, stating Herr entered the office, assaulted Naughton, who then fired four shots in self defense. Naughton identified as the killer.
Adelaide M. Harding files a bill for separate maintenance against George J. Harding, alleging cruelty, financial control, and child custody disputes. Harding is described as a millionaire lawyer with a large income, while the wife's plea seeks support and custody arrangements amid a troubled marriage. In Cu racao a Chinese gambler Chin Tom vanishes with $5,000 and abducts Mrs Chin Low, who seeks a divorce, amid rumors of gambling debts.
Reports from Wasu victos and Washington outline congressional maneuvers over the journal reading and previous question, with McKinley urging adjournment as Democrats challenge rules. Senate executive session ratifies a treaty with Wales, debates New Mexico statehood, and Liberia aid proposals amid a surge of political clashes and a deadly Stansfurt riot during a socialist meeting.
Early this morning the convention elected Bishop A W Wigman as permanent president with ex Senator Pinchback as chair after a challenge to the roll. The committee on permanent organization reported Rev J C Price of North Carolina as president and Thomas Pearson of Los Angeles as vice president with R A Lawson of New Jersey as secretary. Rev A J Chambers of North Carolina spoke at the night session urging blacks to solve the problem in their own hands while whites retain political mastery until blacks are ready to participate.
A London style scandal surfaces in Belfast with twelve youths arrested. In the US a handcar collision near Minn, a boiler explosion in Philadelphia, and a gas explosion in Pittsburgh injure several workers. Reports also mention Vienna alleging a plot against Archduke Ferdinand and a Cologne editor’s imprisonment. Russia orders two ironclad frigates built in England with heavy Krupp guns built for a European conflict.
Cincaso Feb 4 The board of trade directors form a three member committee to canvass for seed subscriptions for destitute South Dakota farmers. Governor Millette reports nine teen counties need aid as the state cannot fund relief due to constitutional limits. He aims to raise a fund of fifty hundred dollars to keep a hundred farmers from leaving the state amid hardship.
Wasimaros February 4 Iran Smith Jr first deputy pension commissioner told by Secretary Noble his resignation is accepted effective March 5. He served under Commissioner Tanner and received $6,000 in arrears.
Soames the solicitor for the Zinex asserts the Zines will pay only ordinary costs to Parnell and Taroell remains liable for interlectory costs and the costs of the failed Scotch and Irish actions. He contends the proposed compromise statements are inaccurate.
Prince Bismarck hosted a grand dinner for the emperor who attended and joined as they discussed freely. The pair drank wine together and, at the emperor’s request, Bismarck smoked his pipe as the conversation broadened to general topics.
A February incident in Atioosa Pennsylvania ends in a fatal explosion during a failed gas line tank repair. Miles Adelsberger dies from heat exposure while Frank Dillon, who aided him with a lamp, and three others suffer serious burns. Authorities identify Joseph noua as tank owner and victim.
In Preowia Illinois the Moorta Harlroad wreck left three train men dead with bodies unrecovered as of tonight. Engineer Neville, after hours of agony, died at a late hour following unsuccessful rescue efforts.
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