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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1890
Page
11
In Councett Iowa Hank Hall beat his wife in night clothes after drunkenness then shot her and wounded George Bennell before shooting himself in the throat. The wife died soon after while Hall was said to be possibly recovering. Neighbors reported the violent scene at daybreak surrounding the couple's home.
A searcher found three more bodies near shore in the Lake Gervais marshes. By July 16 the recovered total reached about ninety with twenty five more that day. ten to fifteen remain missing. Victims include Charles Schurmeier and Rev M Pfaffe. Mrs J H Sch not disfigured.
July 16 at New Pet beach Lieutenant C V Donaldson of Company G Twenty fourth United States infantry and Lottie rgeon of W H Spurgeon drowned while swimming. Donaldson and Miss Spur gooey assisted others before drowning. A number of bathers got beyond their depth and were rescued or assisted.
Washington July 16 Senator Frye answers Secretary Blaine saying the Hale amendment would allow free sugar from the Latin republic and Cuba and Porto Rico if Spain would accept similar terms. He questions Spain’s potential concessions and warns the plan could not be made blanket free for all articles.
A Kings Mile explosion yesterday left several dead and many injured. Witnesses described a violent blast with a cloud of dust and debris. Names listed include Mrs. Deacon Henry and Samuel Stevens, Mrs. Jones Moas and child, and others. A doctor, a resident, and an eyewitness provided accounts of the scene and its effects.
Eyewitness recounts a catastrophic blast at a cartridge factory as two cars derailed, bursting into flame. Flames and collapsing buildings killed at least ten, with many more wounded. rescuers moved to pull victims from the wreckage and powder house. The scene left streets twisted and telegraph poles burned, while survivors struggled to grasp the disaster.
Mr Cannon, chairman of the house appropriation committee, denies that this session’s appropriations will exceed revenues. He estimates total appropriations at 350 million dollars, with ordinary revenues for the year ending June 30, 1890 reported at 402.053 million. Postal revenues totaling 65.414 million are included, creating a surplus of 117.497 million to cover pensions and tax reductions from McKinley’s bill.
The ad columns announce nine Torre del Fuego cannibals fed three times daily for audience viewing at an Aquarium. The Ona family from a large island is shown in London with a mother, son, two wives and five children. Scientists discuss their place on the low end of humanity and limited vocabulary.
The governor commutes Joseph Chaplean verdict from death to life imprisonment. The case involves a murder conviction with the sentence originally set for execution during the week ending in July.
Senate notes contentious irrigation and land policy debates led by Spooner and Platt with emphasis on desert land and swamp land laws. Debates on irrigation surveys and reservoir sites conclude with a party platform endorsing McKinley era policies and praising General Fremont's memory.
Washington July 16 The house debated the land grant forfeiture bill then moved to a committee of the whole where a conference report on bridging the Iowa river at Wapello was presented. A call of the house showed 142 members present and the session ended with a proposal to revoke leaves of absence and an adjournment.
The Cleveland meeting elected ex Governor Foraker as temporary chairman and then as permanent chairman failed by declining. Congressman Thomas was chosen. Delegates nominated Dankl Ryan for secretary and Thaddeus A. Man for the board of public.
Dr Verdi testified that Italian workers in New York are not slaves and refuted claims of a padrone system. He cited Italy’s law curbing emigration and protecting personal rights, noting Italy seeks to keep citizens from bad migration. Representative Oates supported the restrictive law as a remedy against undesirable immigration.
At the Farmers Alliance and United Labor convention in St Paul on July 17 the committee on resolutions demanded a radical revision of the war tariff, denounced the McKinley bill, urged government control of railroads, favored more money and free silver coinage. The first ballot for governor showed Donnelly leading, followed by Hall, Nelson, Buck, with others receiving smaller totals. An afternoon session revealed factional bitterness but the ticket was said to be broadly acceptable despite doubts.
A heavy storm and tornado struck North St. Paul at 8 20 pm damaging property for a few minutes. A two story brick building was crushed. losses estimated around 10000 dollars with no deaths reported. Nearby Red Wing Lake City Marine and Stillwater reported flood damage and possible town destruction but later reports contradicted that claim.
Fort D A Russell Wyoming posts outline August and September practice marches and summer camps for the Seventeenth and Twenty first Infantry, Ninth Cavalry and supporting units. Details cover camping sites near Sanders ranch Pole Creek, equipment, tents, ambulances, rations, and special orders.
Denver Republicon reports delegate Carey, serving as ex-delegate, says he will not insist on recognition to remain on the House floor until Wyoming’s successor is elected. He cites favorable precedents but prefers to return home soon as Wyoming votes for a new representative. Delegate Dubois of Idaho has already left for home.
Union Pacific plans a handsome park on grounds between its depot and the Burlington line after the viaduct is finished. The lawn trees and flowers would be seen by countless travelers crossing the continent who do not stop at Cheyenne, leaving a favorable impression of the road and city.
At Casper last evening Mrs Coulter, wife of a merchant, fired at a peeping Tom with her husband’s six shooter. The report says the intruder was winged and the act followed a special dispatch to the Salt Lake Tribune.
The Mays of Denver face the Capitols in a weekend series at the fair grounds. The Mays, members of the Denver city league, are regarded as a strong squad by local observers.
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