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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1889
Page
13
S Weluner declares a rapid liquidation of his dry goods stock to raise cash before expanding to Salt Lake City. He emphasizes urgency and intent to convert merchandise into money promptly.
A local merchant promotes drastic price cuts across a wide stock. While not listing exact figures, he invites buyers to inspect his hand bills for specifics and urges immediate visits to purchase Ladies and Children's Cloaks, Silks, Plushes, Satins, Velvets, Dress Goods, Linens, Hosiery, Laces, and more at half of competing prices.
A lively Senate exchange centers on Florida land grants and swamp land issues. Plumb accuses Call of misrepresentations while Call defends Florida's officials and denounces the Kansas senator's tactics.
Crowds in Oxorro Portugal cheered for independence and integrity while shouting Down with England. The marchers attacked and stoned the city consulate, and authorities posted a police guard to protect the consulate from further vandalism.
Calvin S Brice won a seat in the United States Senate today after a noon vote in the Ohio legislature. In the Senate Halstead Foster and Brice totals were given with Brice obtaining a majority. in the House Democrats Brown and Hancock were absent or ill, while Republicans Willis Blair and others were not present.
In Manson Missouri on January 14 a dispute over a drugstore bill led to a street shootout between Norris and Dr W J Lambee. Dr Lambee and two others were wounded, one fatally. Morris Norris fired back injuring Lambee as Deputy Sheriff Peason and farmer S M Wiggins were also struck.
Jan. 14 reports from Oporto Paris and Maprio condemn English policy toward Portugal. Civil governor bars a student protest against England’s demands. Newspapers unite calling England’s Berlin Conference stance a violation while Spanish Republicans monitor Lisbon developments.
Captain Gremes of the Herschel reports in New York that about 200 troops in Rio Janeiro backed monarchy against the republic. Provisional government sent artillery to quell the revolt, opening fire and reporting over 100 insurgents killed.
A storm blew a flat car from the Ontario and Quebec yard at Jeanette's Creek, rolling east about two miles to crash into a construction train. The wreck left three men fatally injured and twelve others injured to varying degrees.
Lisbon Jan 14 The Portuguese government sent a circular to foreign powers arguing England issued an ultimatum on reports before awaiting Senor Gomes January reply. It also accuses Major Se Pinto of disobeying telegraphic orders from the Portuguese government in line with Lord Salisbury wishes.
Judge McConnell sentenced defendants Martin Burke Daniel Coughlin and Patrick O Sullivan to life imprisonment at Joliet after a trial that followed a new trial motion for John Kunze. Kunze granted bail while principal defendants face appeals. Forest Donahue and Wing prepare supreme court filing for March term.
In New York on June 14 a major session of the interstate commerce railroad association began to decide if the group, known as the gentlemen's agreement, will continue. Rumors of rate cuts swirl as Chairman Walker's ruling on Union Pacific and Northwestern traffic is reviewed. A behind closed doors meeting adjourned with little new business. a committee was appointed to report at the next quarterly gathering.
The president announced nominations for customs and revenue posts. Henry G. Heffran becomes surveyor of customs in Denver, Edward P. Danforth naval customs agent for California, and collectors for California Illinois and Oregon districts. Receivers of public money include A. Wiley in Humbolt and Otto Perrin in Stockton.
The entry lists Charles A. Cala and Charles A. Snider from Lake View Oregon, with land office registers in Vancouver Washington, and Indian agents at Lemhi Idaho and Pueblo New Mexico, naming Ozro A. Bowen and Egbert Nasholds among others.
A. P. Ketchum of New York told the House Ways and Means Committee he is an importer and manufacturer of leather and urged retention of present duties. Most large dealers supported this, noting strong domestic production and satisfactory protective duties. The piece recalls that French hides were 35 percent duty 23 years ago, later cut to 20 percent as domestic manufacture grew and imports waned.
In Washington on January 14 the senate committee heard Mormon church representatives defend Idaho's proposed constitution. Bishop Budge of Idaho claimed Mormons obey U.S. law and revere the federal framework, with polygamy practices reportedly declining and no belief in blood Atonement. Governor Shoupe warned Idaho tax rates would rise to fund government, while ex Governor Stephenson urged church declarations to quell citizenship concerns tied to plural marriages.
Des Mores Iowa January 14. The house continued its search for a temporary secretary, voting five more ballots with the same result as yesterday and adjourning to 10 tomorrow. Gardiner of Washington is ill and resting in the house chamber. The senate swore in new members and adjourned to 2 pm for Democratic caucus on senate positions.
Fraudulent failure of Deimel Bros. reopens for hearing. Attorney Mayes calls the case highly complex and insolvent, noting since June 1 the firm bought nearly $300,000 worth of goods despite insolvency and stored them in warehouses with borrowed money attached.
London January 14 The motion to commit the managers of the London edition of the New York Herald and the Free man's Journal of Dublin for contempt of court over remarks on the O Shea divorce case was argued and dismissed for informality. A renewal within a week was permitted.
A farmer's wife learned mortgage proceeds funded a whisky bill at a blind pig. She gathered seven more women and armed with pick axes and hatchets attacked several illicit bars, destroying fixtures and furniture before noon.
The Senate Committee on Pensions directed Chairman Davis to report the dependent pension bill. The bill would grant pensions to soldiers and waiters incapacitated for labor and provide pensions to their widows, minor children and dependent parents.
London reports the death of Earl Cairns today due to inflammation of the lungs. He rose to prominence years ago as Viscount of Garmoyle after a breach of promise suit by actress Miss Fortescue yielding a $50,000 verdict. He later married Miss Olivia Berens.
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