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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1889
Page
15
The Washington Times quotes Secretary Rusk on the 1892 presidential outlook. Harrison will be a candidate and a popular, successful one, with Rusk asserting he will win and be among the best and most popular presidents. He warns against further quotes to avoid an interview.
Superintendent Porter named Dr David T Day as expert and special agent to study mines and mining for the eleventh census. Day earned a Johns Hopkins degree in 1884 and led the US Geological Survey mining statistics division, authoring volumes on US mineral resources.
Powderly and colleagues, Holland Wright Devilin and Costello, spent the day filing complaints petitions and reports on the Northwest order. He announced the charter for the first assembly of the Knights of Labor of France was prepared this morning. He said no effort would be made to win back seceding members who formed a rival order and that they were stronger apart and a disruptive influence.
North Dakota July 17 committee of executive has agreed on the salaries for state officers. Governor 3000, lieutenant governor 1000, auditor and commissioner of insurance 2500 each, secretary of state, treasurer, superintendent of public instruction, commissioners of schools and public land and attorney general 3000 each. Railroad commissioners proposed at three members with 2000 each. Also favoring careful school lands sales policy and liquor license fees plus legislative representation based on 766 votes per representative.
A Georgia report recalls John Pickett who allegedly died on the gallows then revived by friends. Weeks later Sumpter County asserts he is still alive, raising a historic legal question about further punishment after declared death.
Major Warren, commander in chief of the G A R and Sioux commission member, returned to Kansas City from the Dakota Sioux reservation to discuss the Milwaukee encampment. He expects a large attendance and notes the reservation may open to settlement by early spring.
A local paper reports a circulated document signed by chief officers of major U S labor groups including the Knights of Labor Federation of Labor and Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners proposing a united alliance of all labor organizations. If formed it would be the most formidable labor group ever seen in the United States or elsewhere.
Cattle receipts reach 18 000 at Cureauo with buyers mixed lower bids across classes. Crockers and feeders quote around 4 dollars with cows bulls and mixed stock around 1.95 to 3.46 per head. Market conditions show pressure on prices amid abundant supplies.
Kilrain arrives in Baltimore claiming full recovery from the bout with Sullivan. He says he was whipped and suspects crowd and referee bias, notes weight dispute, poor conditioning, and sun exposure as factors. Johnny Murphy hints at hidden revelations, while Kilrain recalls Donovan stopping the fight and Sullivan’s blows not crushingly decisive.
Sioux Falls July 17. A legislative and judicial apportionment committee held a stormy session and rescinded all earlier actions. Lack of unity among candidates to gain district advantages delayed any definite agreement on the apportionment.
A plains rancher tricks a naïve pilgrim by bluffing that a wagon barely fits the South Pass. The pilgrim trades his old wagon for a newer one, only to discover the narrow pass was misrepresented. The tale, cited by the Denver News, shows sharp wit and eastern credulity.
A St Louis observer recalls a St Bernard owned by a lawyer named Jecke on Third Street. The dog carried a basket of meat as a bully dog attacked it. The large dog restrained the bully by dropping the other in the gutter and moving on, leaving the scene with the basket intact.
London reports a gruesome Whitechapel murder with a middle aged prostitute found dead last night. The throat was cut to the spline and the abdomen gashed, yet no organs exposed and no missing body parts. A nearby policeman heard no disturbance.
In Atlanta on July 17 detective W. J. Pelot walking with Mrs Willy was shot by the woman's husband who had suspected the relationship. Four bullets hit Pelot causing instant death.
July 17 reports in Lincoln detail a deadly accident as a watchman attempted to retrieve a watch from a cess pool. A hole was flooded by rain water and foul gas felled the rescuers one after another. Four men died: James Crawford Albert Kunkler John Cleary and Frank Maloney. Crawford and Cleary were married.
New York on July 17 reports an experimental flight by F. D. Hogan, an experienced aeronaut. After rising several hundred feet the propeller fan fell to the ground, the airship veered toward the ocean, and both Hogan and the balloon are missing. Authorities fear the worst.
Toronto July 17 Edmund Vonhorst a stylishly dressed Go man was arrested on vagrancy suspicions amid claims he may be involved in selling spurious bonds alleged to be issued by E H Horner banker New York Enormous premiums were offered between 50000 and 32600000 a share for nine five installments Vonhorst says he is innocent and says he obtained the agency through an advertisement by Homer
The New York butter supply nears 13 million pounds with weekly increases of about 3.95 million pounds. Last week exports reached 850 thousand pounds while consumption runs 1.6 million pounds weekly. Merchants refuse to buy more butter on their own account, signaling a potential market crisis.
Mayor Grant invited about five hundred leading men from the region, representing over 1 billion dollars, to a conference in New York to discuss the advisability of an 1892 international exposition and to plan preliminary work if approved. The meeting is set for the afternoon of the 8th.
In Prospect Tennessee on July 17 a local report says James Stephens, who testified against two arrested for petty theft, was assassinated by a man named Bull Jackson. Jackson is pursued with lynching feared if captured.
In New York on July 16 three long shoremen were shot on pier 35 of the North river. The injured men were recent hires replacing workers discharged amid tensions. Authorities suspect expelled workers carried out the attack and dockside panic spread through the area.
Prof Benjamin Owen died today at Mich aged 54 from apoplexy. A native of Sweden he came to America with Ole Bull and Nielsen, toured with leading opera companies, and composed several popular tunes.
John F. P. Beggs, indicted for complicity in the Cronin murder, made another bail application today before Judge Altgeld in the criminal court. The request was refused.
Secretaries announced the birth of Albert Marble Jackson, great grandson of Andrew Jackson, at the Hermitage. A committee from each state and Canada was formed to convey regards to Mrs. James K. Polk. A second committee will study U.S. education needs and seek congressional action. The session focused on denominational schools and education history with papers by John Jay and others.
Storux Fallis South Dakota July 18 delegates focused on judiciary matters with little other business. Local interests shaped the debate as committees and delegates argued for compact districts. A resolution was adopted to establish eight judicial districts.
Acting District Attorney General Goff announced requisitions for the parties and principals in the Kilrain Sullivan fight had not reached his office. He said those identified with the arrest will be turned over to Governor Lowry and Governor Hill will consent if papers are shown.
A Mississippi detective arrived in New York with Governor Lowry's requisition for the arrest of Charley Mitchell and Mike Donovan. Sullivan Kilrain and Muldoon are not named in the requisition. Authorities seek the other two boxers.
In Younestows O July 18, bodies of Mrs. John Moor and her two children were found in ten inches of water in a creek near here. The woman killed her children first and then committed suicide after her husband had left her destitute.
Arsenic was laced in the food of four children of Joseph Hunter a painter near Star City Tuesday Three have died. The motive and the criminal are unknown.
W Alexander Johnson of the state board of charities cites Bishop Robertson's parable on justice. A truancy tale contrasts two boys and shows how harsh punishment can deepen crime versus education and reform leading to a judge sentencing the other boy to death twenty five years later.
Mr. Peoples of the Mercantile library reports Thackeray Dickens and Scott as the top fiction writers by popularity. The Robert Elsmere craze filled 160 volumes, often all out, though demand is waning. Readers also seek Rider Haggard Mrs Oliphant and Mrs Wister translations, with Bryce Motley titles in demand. Zola less favored.
Fragmentary note mentions a lion of Bt Mark and Tourlat with audience interest. Text is unclear about event details, timing, or location specifics.
Captain Abbott with seven secret service men raided the United States hotel in Davros O on July 18 and wounded an armed counterfeiter. A second fugitive was shot in the side while two carpet sacks containing counterfeit ten dollar bills were seized. The hotel is owned by Nelson Driggs, a noted elder counterfeiter. investigation continues.
In New York on July 15 observers conclude Hogan the aeronaut is dead after his balloon sank from the basket as last seen. Hogan aged 46 had logged over 400 successful ascents and thirty parachute jumps in 28 years, regarded as world’s leading aeronaut. Some friends hope he may be alive in an out of the way place or injured.
The Denver and South Park road, foreclosed by Farmers Loan and Trust and New York Central Trust, fetched 3,000,000 at a United States master's sale. It is to be managed by the Union Pacific under old stockholders' representation.
The criminal court and grand jury probing statewide corruption tied to supplies for the last general assembly adjourned. Warrants issued for Secretary of the State James Rice Sheriff Weber Graham of Graham & Weber furniture W H Lawrence Co stationery Collier & Cleveland printers all charged with conspiracy to defraud the state. Some arrestees posted bail from one thousand to fifteen hundred dollars.
In Lansina Michigan on July 18 a sharper named Streeter forged a gold brick deal with William McKellops of Perry Shiawassee County and president of the First National Bank of Coruna. McKellops paid for two bricks valued at 20000 while the sharper netted about 4000 before the fraud was uncovered when McKellops grandson viewed the bricks. Streeter likely had accomplices as the confidence party fled east by train.
Denver prepares for the 13th annual Colorado and Wyoming Firemen's association tournament to be held August 20 to 25 with teams from Colorado New Mexico and Wyoming. Absent rivals include Butte Melena Salt Lake City Omaha Kansas City Leavenworth Lincoln Topeka Atchison and St Louis. Prizes total five thousand dollars.
Nasuvitst July 18 reports a meeting of high school representatives at McKendries church at 3 pm. A Polk reception followed at 4 pm with Mrs. Polk in her 77th year greeting each guest as a committee of seventy five from the association arrived.
Inets ctorim Agriculture Washington July 18 The department received a request from Brisbane Australia to nominate a suitable person as instructor in agriculture Secretary Rusk nominates Professor Edward M Shelton of Manhattan Kansas for the post
The contract for the new Atlantic mail service was signed yesterday by the Andersons of London. The plan calls for a fleet of steamers capable of twenty knots and a six day voyage between Quebec and Plymouth on ships of about 6,000 tons. Halifax would be winter terminus and Quebec summer terminus. The Andersons also undertake service between Vancouver and China and Japan.
The Kiche Shield rifle match at Wimbleton today ended with the English team scoring 1 644 while the Iria team posted 1 059 and the Scotch team were not listed with a result.
News items from multiple locales report Walker Bathe returning from Mar Harbor with a healthy father. Dr McDow, accused of killing Captain Dawson, is expelled from the South Carolina Medical Society. King Monmouth wins the Leicesterhire summer handicap with St Helen second and Stoney Cross third. An inquest into a Whitechapel murder reveals sixteen wounds. President Carnot plans a July 25 dinner for the King of Greece. Treasury seeks the attorney general’s view on Chinese transit rights. Juarez’s anniversary death observed by liberals with processions and anti clerical shouts in Mexico.
A fine attendance watched races at Washington Park. Hindeocraft nearly set a record in the mile and a quarter, winning the final event by a quarter second. ile-Bravo, Winona, and Cassius followed in the top spots. Other races featured Lotion Winning Ways Etr and Cameo with Avondale Penny finishing well, while Josephus Cosman Business and Estella Zulu Belle claimed intermediate wins.
Delightful weather and good attendance as seven furlongs produced a win for Bessie Jane with Ban Bloche second and Connenara third in 1 28. Caryuga won the three quarter race in 1 55 with Meyotee second and Adamant third. Sam Wood led the one eighth mile in 1 58 with Heydhy second and Miss Thomas third. Bella B. captured the one and one eighth mile in 1 57 1 2. Rizpah won the mile with Zarn est second and Kennis second. Ole won the three quarters in 1 16 with Onward second and Kempland third.
In Washington on July 18 21 a Southern Pacific representative argued before Secretary Windey that twelve Chinese men recently arriving in New Orleans and bound for China via San Francisco should be allowed to land. The port collector regards them as laborers under the Chinese exclusion act and refused entry. The decision is reserved.
The article notes Emil Fischer producing a true sugar that ferments like ordinary sugar but is optically inactive, termed aeroge. It mentions glycerine and acrose as separate substances in ongoing chemical research, with hopes of perfect sugar production soon and broad attention from science and industry.
Good Housekeeping promotes selecting good potatoes and proper preparation. Boil in salted water and drain fully. Mash thoroughly and serve hot. The article urges cooks to experiment beyond plain boiling or baking to elevate a common vegetable.
At the Berlin congress on April 6 surgeons demonstrated multiple cases of complete larynx removal with subsequent ability to speak, showing advances in postoperative speech recovery.
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