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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1890
Page
9
Edward Folk twenty one years old, an agent for the era ine Company, faced arrest in CievaLann Ohio for embezzling forty seven dollars. He shot himself in a closet as officers entered, dying with a bullet hole in his temple. Folk was well connected and his death halted the case.
In Indianapolis a series of petty thefts at St Johns academy culminated with a cathedral break in. Police tracked a suspect James Brennan a former Catholic school teacher from Canada to an upper room door burst open. Brennan claimed kleptomania and asked priests not to prosecute. He was held for trial and bail was refused.
In Dayton Ohio on July 19 prisoners in the city work house attacked a guard and choked him to seize keys and a revolver. William Ohncon Frank Wilson and Charles Jackson escaped while Mrs Martin the superintendent’s wife barred the exit. A trustworthy inmate who raised the alarm was nearly killed by fellow prisoners.
McRae introduces a joint resolution to suspend land patents to the Union Pacific until US debt is settled and authorizes the attorney general to pursue legal action to place the land under debt payment. The House topics include constitutional concerns about commerce regulation, state rights, and prohibition debates in Kansas Iowa and Wisconsin.
Wasuimorow July 19 Frye from the select committee on Pacific railroads reported back to the senate the bill author.
The senate resumed consideration of the sundry civil bill with amendments to the Utah industrial home for Mormon women sparking a long debate. Edm unds and West clashed over anti Mormon provisions while other amendments allocated unexpired terms for officials and funded a Latin American Memorial library. The irrigation survey timing and tariff business followed before adjournment.
Judge James Broadhead opposed a senate bill redirecting forfeited Mormon church funds to Utah common schools arguing the charity funds violate general law by diverting money intended for specific denominations. He noted some charities could legally receive funds while others were illegal, and the bill would prejudice a court decision since the property is under a receiver. Secretary Windom announced July 24 all bonds will be sold to fund the government debt and the treasury will solicit bond holders for sale prices as high offerings have built a large reserve.
A humorous but biting note reports a drunken Texas congressman promising a third class funeral and mentions the St. Louis Republic correspondent chosen as the honored guest. A Charleston newspaper man contemplates a duel, signaling a colorful clash among editors and politicos.
At the capitol Crain of Texas drew and flashed a revolver in a confrontation with St Louis Republic reporter Moore after threatening to shoot him on sight. Moore, later observed, noted Crain was intoxicated and predicted further trouble despite calls for restraint.
New York July 19 Western Union races to restore service after a devastating fire at Broadway and Dey. A thousand wires down dozens of crews hustle nonstop. By noon fifty wires back in service at 488 Broadway as operators resume messages. The Associated Press stays in Jersey City with temporary offices while 415 Broadway crews build a temporary home for the association.
The committee on approve and agreed to by the senate reports amendments including an appropriation increase for construction and enlargement of military posts. The amount rises from $640,000 to $800,000.
A Charleston paper reports a standoff at Marion where Captain Tillman’s gubernatorial bid drew fierce opposition from the Charleston faction. Charley Hugon disputed the attack and a near bloody fight led to expectations of a duel between supporters of the rivals.
In Casidy and Adler's iron foundry on West Fiftyfifth Street a cupola containing ten tons of molten iron exploded during casting. Sixteen men were burned or blasted by molten metal. Peter Scanlon August Bartelds and Edward McNally are expected to die. Eighty workers were present. eight injuries not life threatening.
A Cincinnati, Jackson and Michigan passenger train was attacked before Van Wert by a man with a hammer. Engineer Van de Vender died. fireman injured but recovering. Ex-convict Blair Mack, linked to a 1854 killing of Van de Vender’s son, suspected but at large. Mack seen in Van Wert but not yet arrested. Authorities thought robbery at first, now consider revenge motive.
The steam ship China from Hon Kong and Yokohama with Chinese Princes reached port on July 19. The Yangtsze engine struck a saddle rock in dense fog and was a total loss. Cargo included baled yarn and opium with $100000 saved. Seventy five aboard reached land after hardship. A passenger boat sank near Hong Kong on June 26 with seven drowned. A Tokyo fire on June 24 destroyed about 1000 cases leaving many destitute. A June 20 collision at Jizozaki cost one vessel and fourteen lives.
John Bouss sues Father Aloysus Steffens rector of St. Josephs Catholic Church for 5000 alleging the priest alienated his wife who is Steffens housekeeper and cook. She married eight months ago. Congregation largely opposes Steffens and he refused to discuss settlement. An amicable Big Four settlement was reached yesterday.
Miners returned to work following a strike at Rock Springs as foreigners paraded the streets and were called to order revealing tensions over labor and authority in the community.
Union Pacific mines reopened with fewer workers than expected. Foreign language miners stayed away as a wage system change promised to match old pay under a new coal weighing method. About 100 Finns Austrians and Italians marched to town. authorities posted saloon closures and readied officers.
Paris reports French Foreign Minister Ribot told deputies that France had negotiated with European powers to form a united stance against the American customs administrative bill. He said other powers were reluctant to enter commitments and warned further action could undermine the aim. Dupuy urged seeking a moderate U S approach on provisions.
In Curcaco a coroner’s jury found the Tioga explosion tragic due to careless handling of naptha and explosives by Union Steamboat Co. It recommends grand jury indictment for Brights of Buffalo, owners of Genesee Oil Works, for manslaughter.
Senator Stewart introduced a bill to grant public lands in Nevada excluding mineral lands to the state for irrigation. The Senate Public Lands Committee ordered a favorable report on the House bill from June 22, 1874, extending the act's privileges to homestead and preemption claimants who resided and improved railroad lands for five years but had not had entries admitted to record.
Yellowstone superintendent Boutelle reports Excelsior geyser erupting since last Saturday with a two foot hot water column. Colonel E T Gadd returns from Kansas after completing sale of Interior Heights lots to Nebraska buyers totaling $18,500.
The House observed the death of Representative James P. Walker of Missouri from a brain infection. The Public Lands Committee reported a resolution asking the Interior Secretary for authority and rationale behind patents issued to the Union Pacific Railroad to lands granted before the debt to the United States, and to itemize land patents or certificates to each Union Pacific land grant company. The package bill vote was set for tomorrow and the bankruptcy bill vote for Thursday morning.
Was Hincron July 21. The select committee on relations with Canada is authorized to continue investigations during recess and next session. The House calendar includes a bill to amend the 1874 railroad land relief act. Dawes moves to consider the Indian appropriation bill. Gray moves to transfer marine service revenue to the Navy. Revenue marine officers to be Navy officers by Jan 1 1801 to aid customs. The bill raises officer pay by 121000 yearly and retirement eligibility. Senate offers condolences for Rep Walker and appoints three senators to attend funeral. West Plumb and Berry chair adjournment.
In Selma California a stranger assailed Mrs Hocking on a farm. Samuel Hocking pursued the suspect Clarence Remsberg a traveling salesman. Remsberg was found dead in a Hazelton buggy while his wife stayed there. Hocking denies involvement.
At the Pucbie's Mineral Palace stockholders meeting in Puento Colorado the board size rose from seven to eleven. Officers elected include Donald Fletcher as president George H Hobson as vice president and O H P Baxter as treasurer J C L Hill serves temporarily as secretary. Capital stock grows from $100000 to $150000 and an active campaign is to begin immediately with vigorous effort.
The Denver News notes 1,898 miles built in the United States and 305 in Canada and Mexico by July 1. For 1889 US gains reached 1,451 miles in half year, with 5,300 miles for the year. If trends hold, 1890 may exceed 6,000 miles, with growing under construction totals and improving railroad securities market.
The Cheyenne weekly Commonwealth debuts with Colonel C. G. Courant as editor and publisher. It focuses on Wyoming's material interests and features portraits of prominent locals, including E. A. Slack, Sun printer. The editor is praised for clearance and content. readers invited to subscribe.
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