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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1890
Page
3
In Councett Bluffs Iowa Hank Hall returns home intoxicated and kills his wife with a revolver before shooting himself. Neighbors intervene as George Bennell is wounded. Hall later attempts suicide. One hundred victims recovered from the lake disaster. Lieut Donaldson dies heroically saving lives.
In Minneapolis and Lake City reports, searchers recovered three more bodies near the shore and marshy areas of Lake Gervais. The total dead nears ninety with ten to fifteen still missing as officials investigate the disaster and alleged drunkenness claims against Captain Wetheren.
Lieutenant C. V. Donaldson of company G Twenty fourth United States infantry and Lottie Spurgeon, of W. H. Spurgeon, drowned yesterday at New Port beach. Several bathers got beyond their depth. Donaldson rescued two and swam to Miss Spurgeon for help but both went under from exhaustion.
Washington July 16 Senator Frye answers Secretary Blaine defending views on the Hale amendment and reciprocity with Latin republics Cuba and Puerto Rico. He questions Spain’s acceptance of free sugar lists and asks what articles Spain would gain if free sugar were extended.
Curcosnats July 16 A list of the killed after yesterdays Kings mile explosion includes Mrs James Deacon Henry Nolds Samuel Stephens Mrs Jones Moas and child Mrs Fred Kelley William Franey a brakeman Ralph W Baby Eletine Nick Say known man An eye witness gave a vivid account of the terrible effects and the visible damage caused by the blast
A witness recounts a catastrophic explosion at a cartridge factory beside Kings' iadits. Flames and smoke engulfed the area, destroying a dwelling and causing many deaths and injuries among workers, women, and children as rescuers labored amid burning debris. The scene is described as one of the most awful the observer has seen.
Mr. Cannon, chair of the house appropriation committee, asserts that this session’s appropriations will not exceed revenues. He cites a $350,000,000 appropriation and $402,053,000 ordinary revenues for the year ended June 30, 1890. Postal revenues are estimated at $65,414,000, totaling $4,674,000, and a surplus of $117,497 remains to cover new pension and McKinley bill effects.
The London advertisement columns announce nine Torre del Fuego cannibals fed three times daily for an Aquarium audience. The Ona Indians, spread across most of their island, are shown as a primitive people with limited speech and culture. Their London exhibit includes a matriarch, her son, two wives, and five children, while Darwin’s views on human evolution are invoked amid claims of minimal vocabulary and isolation.
Governor Hill commutes Joseph Chaplean to life imprisonment after a murder conviction. Chaplean was originally sentenced to the electric chair earlier this week, with the decision announced amid ongoing discussions.
Senate debates irrigation and land policies amid amendments to increase survey funds and repeal parts of the 1888 act. Spooner criticizes long irrigation timelines. Platt defends desert and swamp land laws and calls for repeal. Platform endorses Harrison era policies, McKinley tariff, and fair ballot goals. ends with condolences on General Fremont’s death.
Washington July 16 The house, after preliminaries on journal approval and a land grant forfeiture bill, convened in committee of the whole then rose. Georgia's Sweeney presented a conference report on Iowa river bridge construction at Wapellola. A call of the house showed 142 members present, below quorum, prompting a sergeant at arms requisition to bring absentees to the bar. Breckenridge urged revoking all leaves of absence, while Peters’ illness exception failed. Bliss moved adjournment and the house adjourned.
The July 16 Ohio Republican state convention in Cleveland opened with ex Governor Foraker named temporary chairman and entering to loud cheers alongside state committee chair Col Brinsmead. Brinsmead spoke briefly and 소개 Foraker delivered a speech. After recess, the permanent committee offered Foraker as permanent chair, he declined, and Congressman Thomas was chosen. Nominations followed quickly for secretary and board posts with term details and names such as Dankl Ryan Thaddeus A. Man shall mentioned.
Dr. Verdi of this city testified against Italian slave labor claims, stating he knows no Italian worker under a padrone after forty years in the United States. He cited Italy’s law restricting emigration and government efforts to curb unworthy immigration for personal gain. Representative Oates supported the restrictive law as a safeguard.
At the Farmers Alliance and United Labor convention in St Paul the resolutions called for tariff revision, railroads under government control, more money in circulation and free silver. The governor vote gave Ignatius Donnelly 172, C J Hall 170, Knute Nelson 56, with others minor. An afternoon factional dispute arose but the ticket was presented as acceptable to most factions.
A heavy storm and tornado struck North St. Paul at 8:20 PM causing major damage but no deaths. A two story brick building collapsed while a wide area faced destruction near Red Wing Lake City Marine and Stillwater reports varied on casualties with estimated losses around ten thousand dollars.
An order from Department of Platte headquarters sets August and September practice marches for all troops. Forts D. A. Russell Bridger Washakie and McKinney will host camps within 100 miles, with full equipment, tents and provisions. Posts plan staged routes west along Crow Creek to Sherman station and Pole Creek, a scenic camp site near Sanders ranch, under Major Mizner and other officers.
Denver Republican reports Delegate Carey of Wyoming will not seek recognition to stay on the House floor. He cites favorable precedents but prefers to return home for Wyoming’s upcoming election. Idaho’s Delegate Dubois has already left for home amid campaign preparations.
Union Pacific Railroad plans a handsome park between its depot and the Burlington viaduct after the viaduct is finished. The lawn foliage and flowers will greet hundreds of thousands of continental travelers, advertising the road and the city and reflecting the railroad’s aesthetic taste and liberal spirit.
A Casper incident reports Mrs. Coulter the wife of a merchant firing a six shooter at a peeping Tom last evening. It is believed the man was struck by a bullet and wounded.
The Mays of Denver will play the Capitols Saturday and Sunday at the fair grounds. The Mays are members of the Denver city league and regarded as a strong team.
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