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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1890
Page
1
Captain Alonzo E. Miltimore to face court martial June 16 in Tucson Arizona on charges of defrauding the government. Three other officers Joseph W. Wham Albert Torver and Major Amos S. Kimball also cited for various fraudulent transactions including rent arrangements and payroll frauds.
Carlisle writes to B F Howard of Tuskegee Alabama outlining opposition to a government warehouse system for farm products and treasury notes. He argues the plan favors wealthy counties, expands currency unevenly, aids speculators, and violates democratic principles, predicting harm to farmers and poor regions.
A fragment discusses the consolidation of federal power and the subjection of private matters to centralized, irresponsible authority. The text implies concerns over centralized control and loss of private autonomy.
In New York on May 31 leading Mormon church figures met with contract labor inspectors to deny any Mormon importation under contract. About a thousand converts are due next week. officials agreed to not detain them and to collect memoranda for potential future investigation if needed.
The ailing Emperor William hobbles on crutches after recent ankle injuries while doctors urge rest. He drives negotiations with Britain on Africa, proposing German control to Congo limits, neutral Uganda and Unioro, and free lake navigation. British envoy signals talks to resume. major figures Wissman and Peters return with arguments in support.
First Assistant Postmaster General Clarkson leaves tomorrow for an extended official tour of the far west. He will visit Seattle San Francisco and other major cities to inspect postal facilities and determine western needs. On return he will resign and report findings to the president.
The Journal reports a sensational charge that on February 4 Western Union telegraph wires were cut two miles east of Jamestown North Dakota. Investigations supposedly link the act to prominent Northern Pacific officials and two operators with a higher official allegedly directing the act. The piece claims telegraph traffic tied to a controversial lottery debate, with anti-lottery supporters urged to act and names lists pushed through. Western Union denies but says it has investigated and found sufficient proof.
June to W Hayne, a railroad contractor, is the sole victim of the spring Palace Fire in Fort Worth. About 3000 people were present and all escaped within three minutes. Some leaped from windows. many were injured but no deaths expected. Loss set at 100000 dollars excluding historical exhibits. Fire started when someone stepped on sulfur matches.
Emperor William seeks a fast end to the conflict at Sinedenshang as forces clash. Rumors say decisive actions may shape the balance of power this season.
Washington report notes Dawes moving to send the fortifications bill to the Senate. Senators Morrell and Harris argue over silver, free coinage, and a mixed standard, while a canteen dispute threatens soldiers’ liquor sales. A Latin American library project seeks a $250,000 US building in Washington.
The House suspended rules to pass a bill granting the Portland and Puget Sound Railway Co. right of way through the Puyallup Indian Reservation. It also moved a measure shifting trial expense for Indian crimes to the United States and heard a memorial from the Philadelphia Board of Trade favoring a postal telegraph. Bills passed included a Senate grant of American registry to the ship Australia of California and a provision adding an associate justice for New Mexico. Also, Union Iron Works relief bill passed. Adjourned.
Senate finance committee spent two hours this morning debating the tariff bill focusing on wood and manufactured goods with slow progress and debate over timber duties. Sensational charges arise about government pleuro pneumonia in Hudson and Bern counties New Jersey with graft allegations involving cattle infection and slaughter through purveyors and sales. Irene Wan McAdoo calls for a full investigation as the Senate discusses naval appropriations and a prison inquiry debate continues.
The senate confirmed several nominations including George J. Wallace as consul general at Melbourne and R. D. Wildman as consul at Singapore. Internal revenue collectors Levi A. Hughes for New Mexico and J. H. Mills for Montana were approved, with Anton Mehrlich named register of the land office at Central City, California.
A June 2 caucus directed House members to press the pension bill's service feature and push for a $6 per month minimum pension. The McComas anti g errymandering bill and a national election law were debated at length with Lodge and Rowell presenting their report. The caucus adjourned leaving both bills for a future meeting. Silver legislation was not discussed.
Major McKinley says the silver bill will likely become law this session and urges not to adjourn before passage. He notes strong demand for the measure and expects a long session, with the Senate to study the tariff bill for about a month and no adjournment before completing major legislation.
The Rev. Dr. L. St. Baldwin argues against Chinese emigration and cites their economic contributions in California. He notes Chinese workers build railways and irrigation projects, while criticizing anti Chinese sentiment and the bar on citizenship. He compares Chinese remittances to Irish funds and questions the citizenship restriction.
The Indian appropriation bill for fiscal 1891, completed by the house committee, allocates nearly 6.609 million dollars, slightly less than the current year. It funds practical farmers and day schools, supports Indian self help, and provides for school buildings and repairs on reservations.
The Pacific Short Ling has commenced running trains over the first sixty five miles of its route west from Sioux City and will extend to O Neill 130 miles west by July 4.
Senator Paddock reported a favorable substitute for all pure food bills. It creates a food division in the agriculture department with a chief earning 3000 annually to analyze samples of food and drugs. Adulteration penalties apply for interstate shipments and sellers must submit samples for analysis.
The London Times argues the Behring Sea crisis shows Napoleonic overreach by coarse statesmen and warns that if American naval orders are enforced more warships will follow. It suggests Blaine was pressured by Irish American voices to retreat from a diplomatic settlement. It says England may accept a sea seal closure only if internationalized, not by gunboat power or Blaine's bidding.
A Nebraska town Bradshaw, about fifty miles west of Lincoln, was swept away by a cyclone late tonight. Six people were killed and more than twenty five injured. Wires are down and no further details are available.
The village of Loveland is doomed after a cloud burst last Saturday swept away several houses and buildings. A swollen Boyer River overflowed from last night’s rain and carried away everything in its path, completing the village’s demolition.
A severe morning storm hit Glenwood blowing down the state institution for the feeble minded. The building roof collapsed after the smoke stack tore through it, killing inmates Willie Glene and Wesley Emery. Six others are severely injured, with possible additional deaths. The new building survived, but several structures including the canning factory and mills were damaged.
Omaha June 3 The heroism of a boy named Mike Haley prevented a wreck of the Union Pacific flyer between here and South Omaha at Summit. Haley saw two men unlock a switch and turn it. He ran to South Omaha and notified the train men as the twelve coaches began to move. The carload of passengers was large and a disaster was narrowly averted.
A representation of Fort Metz during the Franco Prussian war drew 250 killed and 375 wounded as delegates from various military companies join an interstate competitive drill in Kansas City. The event continues through the week, with a grand military ball tonight.
John Bell, head of the government secret service, was discharged after refusing to resign. No successor has been chosen yet.
WastixeTon June 3 census chief Porter reports violations of two census laws. One penalizes refusing to answer questions and the other penalizes enumerator refusal to perform duties after taking the oath. By noon information on twenty five refusals across the country reached him. Porter will vigorously prosecute all cited violations.
Majority report to House committee of elections claims SC registration and election laws are unconstitutional. It cites suffrage restrictions, poverty forcing registration delays, disenfranchisement, ballot box misplacements, and box stuffing. Contested tally favors Miller by 7457, with stricter law yielding 1443. Wilson of Missouri to draft minority report.
A Philadelphia business mens meeting protested the tariff act with Alex K. McClure presiding. Springer opened with a wool schedule speech. Breckenridge closed. A mass meeting at Textile hall followed with orators Springer Breckenridge McAdoo and Bynum focusing on tariff reform.
Land Office notices Perry Doane of Cheyenne Wyoming seeks final proof for his Desert Land claim H567 for 64g se sec 6 town 13 range 66. Proof will be before the Cheyenne Register June 6 1890. Witnesses named Joseph King Moses Reeder Charles W Riner Gideon M Kepler all of Cheyenne Wyoming.
Land Office notices Ada Jenks of Jenks Wyoming has filed for final proof on her land claim S W 4 S W 27 5 4% SE 4 SE W SW Sec 28 Tp 19 R 68 W listing witnesses George D Jenks William Milligan Luke Voorhees and Edward Rivenburg with final hearing in Cheyenne Wyoming on July 8 1890 before Register UL Cuamprin and Receiver.
The Laxp office at Cheyenne Wyoming dated June 2 1890 lists intention to make final proof in Cheyenne on July 15 1890 via John Bennett Granite Canon Wyoming for lots 1 and 2 in section 18 township 13 north range west. Claimants include William R Williams Allen W Haywood Charles Hewitt of Granite Canon Wyoming and Robert A Dinslie of Cheyenne Wyoming with E V Champion Register.
An intended final proof notice lists settler Sil Crown of Wyo seeking to prove continuous residence and cultivation of land described as the nw and other parcels in township 14 north range 70 west. Witnesses include William Ferguson Simon Carlin Charles Volin Edward S. David and E P Cuartin, registrar.
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