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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1889
Page
15
Savannah Ga Dec 26 A race riot in and around Jessup leaves many black residents dead as white militias converge. Georgia Hussars Brunswick Rifles Appling Grays and other companies mobilize. Jailbreaks killings and roundups describe a tense firefight with bodies found and inquests held as authorities hunt the Brewer gang and possible lynching risk.
A tense pursuit in Jessup began at 1 a.m. when Chief Marshal Leggett and assistants tried to arrest Bob Brewer, a notorious outlaw. Brewer shot and killed Assistant Marshal Barnhill, then Leggett was wounded. Brewer and a mob fled toward McMillan swamp as armed residents pursued amid panic. The chase drew a large vigilante crowd and clashes left Wood and his son dead, escalating town fear and prompting Mayor Hopps to organize defense. Brewer had threatened Barnhill after an officer killed one of his companions during an attempted gambling arrest months earlier.
Chief Marshal Legette gave a terse account of the affair last night describing four key actions and noting an arrest. The report remains fragmentary with unclear details and identities.
Eyewitnesses recount a violent confrontation as a posse pursues J W Ryan and Brewer in a racially charged incident. Henry Anderson, guard, is fatally shot by a companion while Rayford and Townsend exchange fire, and a fleeing suspect is wounded by officers near McMillan's swamp.
Reports from Loxpon Washington Epmore St Perexssvune NorgTuviLte and Los Ancexes detail a range of incidents. A boiler explosion in Neff Bros mill kills one and injures three. A university closes due to Nihilist activity. A fatal shooting occurs in Sprincreip. A winery destruction is linked to levee failure. A jealous husband kills and injures in Mass. Slavin thanks Pelican club in a note about fairness in future fights.
Governor Melette says South Dakota must close some institutions as state receipts fall short of expenses. North Dakota Governor Miller warned of a $156,000 first year deficit and urged strict economy, but later developments show the shortfall worsening and his advice was not followed.
In Omaha at 2021 Pierce Street three children, a 7 year old boy, a 4 year old girl, and a six month old baby boy, perished when a kitchen fire started by Lena Schip's act to burn notes and escape. Neighbors witnessed the tragedy as the mother, deserted eight months earlier and earning by washing, left to fetch clothes and locked the door.
In Clarksville Tennessee during the night officers and Black residents clashed after Frank Morrison, a special policeman, tried to arrest Bob McCutcheon. A fight left two Black men shot. one fatally and one seriously. Chief Stafford was struck with a stick as police opened fire. Troops have been requested as tensions rise.
In Bowtine Green Kentucky on December 26 John McDonald and his wife were found unconscious after a quarrel and struggle. Four pistol shots were fired. McDonald reportedly remained near the weapon. Both victims are believed doomed to die.
A powerful storm moved through New York state in the morning, bringing hurricane-like winds of up to sixty miles per hour. In Rochester, chimneys and outbuildings suffered damage, large hall stones fell, and extensive harm occurred to trees and other structures.
In Mace Georgia on December 26 a riot report near Brownesville was traced to the unprovoked murder of a respectable black man by four white men. The alleged riot stemmed from that crime, not an actual public disturbance.
Captain H C Parsons of Natural Bridge Virginia spearheads the Columbia Railroad and Navi company plan to run a line from near the Magdalena river in Colombia south along the Andes to Peru then join the Peruvian and Argentine systems. Steamships would connect Magdalena to Florida and New Orleans, enabling nationwide rail links. Parsons has spent fifteen years studying the project, asserting its feasibility.
A southwest cyclone swept Onondaga Lake at 10 this forenoon devastating structures. It struck the People's Street Railway barn, tearing away cornice and roof and toppling front walls. Assistant superintendent Charles A. Nichols was killed and several employees were badly hurt.
The President departed Washington this afternoon for a duck hunting trip on the lower Potomac and plans to stay away until Saturday. He is joined by Mr. Bateman, Senators Edmunds and Haley, Justice Grey, and J. W. Thompson.
In St Paul three new Roman Catholic bishops received mitres in a grand ceremony led by Archbishop Ireland and assisted by Bishop Grace. Bishops Shanley, McGorrick, and Cotter were assigned to North Dakota, Duluth, and Winona respectively. Over 3800 attendees filled St Peters Cathedral for the rite.
Portiano Dec 27 At 1 30 this morning the Union Pacific steamer Oregon sank the British ship Clan McKenzie ten miles below Kalama on the Columbia river. Sailors Charles Austin and Matthew Reid were killed outright by the bow shot. A third sailor was badly injured. Passengers on the Oregon and most crew were unhurt. Clan McKenzie valued at 80000 and Oregon damage placed at 10000.
The World reports Major Frank Mc Laughlin of Newark will travel to San Francisco after a meeting with John L. Sullivan. Preliminary arrangements for a Sullivan vs Jackson bout are said to be made, with the next fight likely in May at the California Athletic club, which will stage the largest purse yet offered for a fight.
Omana, Dec. 27. Manager Mohler and Shelby of the Manitoba railroad today effected a renewal of the traffic arrangement with the Union Pacific at Butte, which was broken off in November through a misunderstanding after being in force a year. The renewal goes into effect tomorrow and covers passenger and freight traffic east and west.
The document reports Mrs Della Parnell widow of Charles Stewart Parnell from Boxpantown New Jersey on December 27 stating she has received partial funds tied to a $5,000 reward and that after meeting all her obligations a margin remains for her future, with further details unclear.
In a Beauvoir letter dated December 24 Mrs Jefferson Davis declines immediate burial in Richmond. She cites strong claims from Kentucky Mississippi Alabama Georgia Tennessee and Louisiana and asks for patience while she weighs where her husband should rest with other Confederate heroes. She notes the honor of rest beside General Robert E Lee and Stonewall Jackson but must consider those who claim custody.
The Ways and Means Committee resumed tariff hearings addressing table cutlery stoves gold lead powder anvils tin plates crucible steel and wire. General Imboden of Virginia urged keeping duties on coal iron and ore to protect the Southern mines and railway industries. He argued protection helps employ Black workers and asserts southern votes would favor protection if free of other issues. Judge Bowling echoed protection for Virginia industries linking race and economic policy.
News from Scranton Pennsylvania reports widespread mine closures as major operators including Pennsylvania Coal, Delaware and Western, Hillsdale Coal and Iron, and Delaware and Hudson suspend operations. About 3,000 workers are affected with car shortages forcing further shutdowns until trade improves. Individual collieries number a dozen or more, each averaging around 250 workers.
Dec 28 reports say W A Clarke, among Barre's wealthiest, received a note signed by nineteen desperate men demanding $400,000 by December 28 with threats of death. Tuesday George Stackpole, 19, was arrested after delivering the package. he says he was paid by an unknown man to carry the note and may be implicated, not the originator.
Oklahoma's Non OkLahoma City reports two U S Cavalry troops arrived from Fort Reno by General Merritt to restore order in the Missouri department area. Despite military presence, residents express fear as every house becomes an arsenal and men carry revolvers. The upcoming election is anticipated with anxiety.
From Washington, Salvadore Mendonca cables that Bray has sent warning signals and preparations for bad news are underway. Mendonca remains confident in the government’s strength despite the grim reports.
New York December grand jury indicted Charles W Pierce superintendent of Brush Electric Light Co for manslaughter in the death of Henry Harris who was killed by an electric shock from a lamp on November 7 last.
Reports from Paris to Omaha describe a rapid flu outbreak with hundreds of deaths in 24 hours and widespread prostration. Notes from St Peterssire Vienna London Baltimore and Archison detail rising cases, hospital crowding, and prominent figures among the afflicted as experts outline influenza La Guippe symptoms and progression.
New York and Brooklyn report a growing wave of influenza cases with rising pneumonia deaths though officials claim no direct fatalities. Across Philadelphia Boston Albany and other Eastern cities the illness appears widespread though mild, with physicians labeling it a form of epizootic.
Not to Me Slighted Breau Dec 27 The influenza is increasing throughout Germany crippling shipyards at Flensburg Kell and Danitz In untreated cases it causes pulmonary disorders Doctors say the climax is passed in this city and the disease is on the wane Several deaths have occurred from the illness that began with influenza.
A party of six returning from a social evening on the Fra aler river road about six miles from Vancouver were struck by a falling tree about 2 o'clock. Four persons and a horse were killed. The other two narrowly escaped death. The four killed were all young.
Kansas City Dec. a7 The Interstate Land company will file pleading in Denver in a few days for a new trial after Judge Brewar ruled against it in a suit with the Maxwell Land Grant company concerning 66,000,000 acres of land.
Lancaster area report notes repairs at the Chestnut Hill Iron Ore company furnaces in Columbia after three years idle. Workers prepare to blast im mediately as the plants rank among the state’s largest iron producers.
Wired dispatches report Emin Pasha has relapsed amid rising anxiety. Additional items note a Brazil to Rio de Janeiro cable outage with no stated cause. Navy adopts a new flag design with forty two stars to apply to flag and union jack. A mob threatens lynching after a teacher in Nicholasville, Ohio is accused of assaulting a 14 year old girl.
Brasil Wasumaron reports a cable from Barboza stating Jemier Ouropreto is banished for conspiracy linked to imperial followers. The emperor rejects a subsidy as revolutionary, keeps civil list as a right, and vows to repress public order with severity while preserving budgets and contracts. The republic will be handed to the constitutional convention intact.
In Jessup Georgia the last volunteer troops have withdrawn and civil authorities take control after six victims, three white and three black. Bob Brewer defied arrest and killed two whites before a deadly night of lashings by armed followers ensued. Brewer’s group is hunted by bloodhounds and may strike again in the county.
A citizen recovered a grimy battered six inch box containing a gold locket, parchment letters from 1788-89 to Captain Lowe of the British army, and blue ribbon. The owner will surrender the item to Captain Lowe’s relatives.
In New York on December 26, the examination of James R. Foster, former president of the national league, continued in the suit Tall Madge and Martin bring against P D Lewinsbury, league treasurer, to recover 11500 for stationery and printing furnished during the 1888 presidential campaign. Foster testified to show league authorization, but his cross examination was unfinished. The auditing committee’s report, appointed by the Baltimore executive committee, was offered into evidence but objected to. the referee reserved decision.
The Interoceanic and Mexican railroads will pool freight and passenger rates. Work on the Interoceanic road is vigorously pushed, and the line to Vera Cruz is expected to be completed at an early date.
Natural gas discovery reported at Redfield in Spink County marks the strongest strike in the state to date. The gas shows high quality and immense pressure, reportedly carrying sand and gravel sixty feet in the air.
Notice is hereby given that the follow ing named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof. The proof will be made before the Register and Receiver at Cheyenne Wyoming on February 6, 1890. Witnesses to prove continuous residence and cultivation include Thomas Dinsdale Jonas Laycock Frank Wilkinson and John Ewbank all of Archer Wyoming. E P Cuamrein Register. Legal blanks of all kinds for sale at this office.
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