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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1890
Page
9
Special dispatch reports the Wyoming admission bill passing the Senate by strict party lines with a Yellowstone Park amendment. The House will concur after July 2, and debate highlighted Platt as chief Wyoming advocate amid a lively floor exchange.
The Senate considered the admission bill and opposed it. Jones substitute for the enabling act was rejected along party lines, then a Wyoming only act was also rejected, and the final bill passed by party vote. It declares Wyoming admitted to the United States on equal footing with existing states and confirms the constitution adopted by Wyoming.
In a congressional session a conference was requested on amendments to the house bill. The Idaho statehood admission bill was read as unfinished business and set for Monday.
The House of Representatives debated the election bill amid fierce language on southern suffrage and northern rights. Speakers cited constitutionality and representations, while Ketcham's misstatement led Dockery to delay further action. Conference reports on the legislative appropriation and silver bills were ordered as debates set for weekend sessions.
The central branch in Arcason Kansas reports net earnings for the six months ending June 30 totaling $250,000 more than the first half of 1959. The rise stems from last year’s bumper crops. The branch is owned by Union Pacific but operated under lease as a feeder by Missouri Pacific, with the railroad receiving the net earnings.
In Wasingcron on June 27 the house committee on invalid pensions reported a bill granting a widow pension of five dollars per month to the widow of Crook General.
A new Roach shipbuilding and engine iron company is formed to acquire Chester and Morgan Iron Works with capital from share and debenture funding. Directors include John L Roach of Chester works Geo Ky eed Henry Steere and William Rowland. National Bank of Scotland named as bankers.
The Laternational Auncey School convention decided to hold the Second World's and Seventh Triennial Interna tonal medeq fence conventions together in Lowle in 18y3.
A Carlton Wyoming town fire destroyed the business portion this morning. Loss estimated at $1,000 with small insurance. The blaze began in a hotel room where a drunken man had been put to sleep.
A stipulation filed at Chence on June 27 dismisses Charlton v Chicago gas trust. Col George R Davis had been appointed receiver, ending his role. Charleston critics say the suit aimed at stock speculation, claiming a cat speculator earned about 1,000,000 as trust stock fell and a receiver was named.
At Washington Park on June 27 two-year-olds raced three quarters of a mile with Kingman first, Monatello second, Rose Howard third in 12.54. Three-year-olds ran a mile where Flyaway won, Princess Limbo second, Amelia third in 14.34. In the three-year-olds and upwards 1 mile 1 furlong Longlight triumphed, Fortunatus second, Blarneystone Jr third in 1.16.10. The same category’s 1 mile 1 furlong saw Duke of the Hills prevail, Birthday second, Bong third in 1.05. All ages contest over 1 mile 170 yards ended Catalpa first, Hornpipe second, Outbound third in 1.45.3.
A fatal cyclone struck Graves County Kentucky last Thursday causing widespread damage. Authorities report one death and numerous injuries as residents assess destruction and seek aid.
Henry Bowman a prominent farmer arrived in Burlington in search of his wife who left home for Kingston Monday afternoon to shop. He says she joined a neighbor named Walker and fled with a valuable horse. The eloping couple came to Burlington but could not be traced further.
Advices from Erzercum report Turkish soldiers searched a church during services believing arms were hidden. The congregation fired on the detach- ment, killing one Turkish officer and eight soldiers and wounding many on both sides. Mussulmans later rioted and stoned the British consulate.
The Illinois Central strike ends with workers returning to duty on a compromise basis. The request to dismiss Division Superintendent Russell is withdrawn and the company retains control over hiring and firing. General Superintendent Sullivan claims the settlement comes from the workers surrender, not concessions by the company.
The secretary of the navy reports Captain Erben, president of the trial board, says the Philadelphia’s trial trip was successful and the ship is now at Cramp's yard in Philadelphia. unofficial word suggests average speed of 19.12 knots, exceeding the contract by about half a knot, with contractors likely to seek another trial.
A grand jury indicts all Baltimore brewers and distillers for violations of the high license law enacted by Maryland's last legislature.
A mob of about forty men attacked the farm home of Walt Squires twelve miles north of Camiron Missouri at midnight. Bud Squires 21 opened fire and a gun battle followed with about fifty shots. Walt Squires 66 was wounded in the abdomen and Will Noland was shot in the stomach with expected death. Tense vigil and threat of another attack fill the scene.
Fire at the Farm Hill mine near Desvar Pennsylvania forces a halt to rescue work. District inspectors and volunteers attempted to extinguish the blaze but efforts failed and rescuers face extreme danger as they press on with the dangerous task.
At Notre Dame and St. Marys academy Bishop Spalding urged that women in America be recognized as equals to men. He argued most college men fall to ruin due to vice, while women remain above temptation and deserve equal labor rights and prizes in life. He predicted a future concession of these rights.
The Dutch steamer Vrins Frederik sank after a fog collision with the British steamer Morpessa north of longitude 6 west. The Morpessa reached Falmouth with a flooded forepeak and ninety six Prins Frederik passengers aboard, six lives lost. Wrecks and drownings continued as gales on the Scotch coast claimed nine vessels and thirty five lives this week.
Ex Senator Palmer of Michigan was unanimously chosen as president by the national commission at a meeting in Curiaco Illinois. J S Dickinson of Texas was elected secretary. The officer slate includes a president vice president treasurer and secretary with party balance. The vice presidential post is to be filled later. The National Live Stock association urged Palmer to secure space, proposing up to 200 acres.
Dr E A B Poulton recalls a sprawling marital history centered on Lyon who, age 36, married Nelon Drake then Mr Roberts. A sequence of marriages followed to Maryatt, Vanidin, Moore, Cunningham, Spencer, and others, producing many children and shifting fortunes across towns.
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