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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1889
Page
1
An anxious seller states intent to convert stock of dry goods into cash prior to opening in Salt Lake City, aiming to raise funds quickly for the new venture.
The merchant states a large, affordable stock across ladies cloaks, silks, velvets, dress goods, linens, towels, lace curtains, undergarments, hosiery, embroideries and blankets. He promises prices far lower than rivals and advises visiting with hand bills for full price details.
In Washington the House debated a ruling on committee of the whole for the District of Columbia bill. A motion to adopt the rules faced opposition as Breckenridge and Carlisle argued about the ruling. The House sustained the speaker’s decision by a narrow vote, then adjourned after adjourning to a committee of the whole. The Senate discussed bills on a world exposition, a sinking fund suspension, and an immigration proposal for persons of color with Senator Morgan advocating removal to Africa as a solution to racial tensions.
The Colorado attorney general filed lawsuits against ex state treasurers Nathan Culver William Sanders Fred Walsh and Peter Breen and their bondsmen seeking to recover interest earned on state funds loaned to banks and not accounted for The stakes center on whether the treasurer is merely a custodian or the virtual owner of state funds and liable for losses The action seeks accounting and may redefine state rights to interest during incumbency.
London January 7 Stanley accepts invitation to a banquet in his honor to be hosted by the Americans in London. American minister Robert Lincoln will preside and present Stanley with an American flag and a large silver shield engraved with African scenes.
A Denver report states Mrs. C J Lobin was found bludgeoned in a tenement. Police allege her husband murdered her and claim she is sister to ex congressman Stone of St Louis. Stone confirms her kin but provides few details.
In Jacksonville Illinois Miss Keener and her colored coachman Martin Poster are involved in a deadly confrontation after Poster returned from Iowa. He opened fire wounding Bancroft and Miss Keener who was struck in the lungs and hips. Poster was injured and jailed as the crowd clubs the shooter. The Keener family is prominent in local commerce and river trade.
In Helena on January 7 a joint session elected W A Clarke and Martin Maginnis as Montana Democratic senators with 37 votes each. Clarke, banker and mine owner from Butte, led the late constitutional convention. Maginnis has served as a congressional delegate. Governor Toole is expected to sign, while Secretary Rotwitt may withhold certificates and seals.
The northwestern rate fight expands as Chicago to St Paul first class drops to 9 and second to 7 dollars. CNW and Union Pacific cut Montana and Northern Pacific coast routes via Omaha to meet competition, while Soo line Burlington and Northern pressure eastern-bound traffic, prompting a Central Traffic Association meeting on Thursday.
Severe sleet and ice crisscross the city as electric light telegraph and telephone lines sag under the weight. Sparks fly from damaged wires and police monitor hazards while crews repair the system. Two street car horses are killed by a fallen wire but passengers escape harm.
The Ways and Means Committee heard tobacco interest witnesses in Washington debating duties and reform. Denver held its annual board of trade banquet at the Windsor hotel with a 500-plate program and toasts to dignitaries. Kansas City reports a easing blizzard with no rail delays and water supply concerns from the Big Muddy ice jam. Federal nominations were sent to the Senate for Idaho land office and several postmaster appointments in New Mexico California and Redlands.
New York January 7 Mrs Hannah B Southworth who shot and killed Stephen Pettus November 2a died in a Tombs cell this morning. Dr Chetwood who granted the death certificate cites cause of death as pancreatic heart failure and general debility.
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