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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1890
Page
9
On June 16 a court martial will convene at Tucson Arizona to try Captain Alonzo E. Miltimore assistant quartermaster on charges of defrauding the government. War department order adds three more officers Joseph W. Wham Albert Torver and Major Amos S Kimball charged with rent fraud and other irregularities in quarters pay and related schemes.
Carlisle writes from Wasmpton May 31 to B F Howard of Tuskegee Alabama outlining opposition to a government warehouse plan for farm products and treasury notes. He argues the scheme benefits wealthy producers, burdens poorer counties, risks currency instability, and conflicts with democratic principles.
The passage warns that central and irresponsible authority aims to concentrate power in the federal government, subjugating private matters of the people to official control and oversight.
In New York on May 31, Mormon church leaders including Elder Cannon met with contract labor inspectors to deny any Mormon imports under contract. They stated arrivals are for religious reasons only and no detentions will occur while memoranda are filed for potential later investigation.
Emperor William moves about the room on crutches after ankle fractures and leg injury from last Sunday's accident. Doctors urge extended rest while he directs negotiations with England on Africa, proposing a German Congo boundary and neutral Uganda and Unioro with free lake navigation. The British envoy may resume talks, with Major Wissman and Dr Peters returning in June.
First Assistant Postmaster General Clarkson departs for an extended tour of the far west. He will visit Seattle, proceed through Washington and Oregon, then San Francisco and other California cities to assess postal needs. After about six weeks he will resign upon returning to Washington.
Minneapois May 31 reports a sensational claim that on February 4 Western Union telegraph lines two miles east of Jamestown North Dakota were cut. The piece says prominent Northern Pacific officials and two operators were involved with a higher official directing the act. It alleges telegraph traffic carried lottery protest content and that Western Union investigated and found sufficient proof.
A fire at the Fort Worth Palace in June injured railroad contractor W. Hayne, the only victim. About three thousand people fled the building in three minutes, jumping from windows. Loss is estimated at 100000 dollars, excluding historical exhibits. the blaze began when someone stepped on sulfur matches.
In a brief report, Emperor William is described as setting a mat at the Sinedenshang front, signaling a noted moment in the ongoing war scene and indicating preparations or a ceremonial stance amid hostilities.
Washington reports Dawes will urge senate action on fortifications and the silver bill is debated. Morrill argues for gold and mixed standards while free coinage supporters press for improvement, with other fiscal and military matters advancing in the Senate.
The House suspended the rules on motion of Wilson and Smith to pass measures. One grants the Portland and Puget Sound Railway Company right of way through the Puyallup Indian Reservation. Another bill shifts the cost of Indian crime trials from territories to the United States. A memorial for postal telegraph was presented by O Neill. The Senate bill granting American register to Australia of California and adding an associate justice for New Mexico Supreme Court were passed. Union Iron Works relief bill approved. The House adjourned.
Senators spent two hours this morning debating timber and wood duties as part of the tariff bill. Sensational charges about pleuro pneumonia in Hudson and Bern counties New Jersey prompt calls for investigation led by Irene Wan McAdoo. The senate also discussed naval appropriations while prison petitions arrived.
Washington June 2 The senate confirmed George J. Wallace of Missouri as consul general at Melbourne R D Wildman of Idaho as consul at Singapore Levi A Hughes of New Mexico and J H Mills of Montana as internal revenue collectors Anton Mehrlich as register of the land office at Central City California
A Washington Republican caucus directed house representatives to press the pension bill’s service feature and push a minimum of six dollars per month. The McComas anti gerrymandering bill then received lengthy discussion followed by consideration of a national election law. Lodge and Rowell reported. the caucus adjourned with further actions planned. Silver legislation was not discussed.
Washington report quotes Major McKinley saying the silver bill will become law this session, with strong demand from all sides and no adjournment before passage. He expects a long session, not adjourning until late August, as the house focuses on the measure and the senate weighs the tariff bill for a month.
The Rev Dr L S Baldwin of the Methodist Missionary society spoke on Must the Chinese Go. He argued the Chinese disliked emigration, noted U S influence in California railways and irrigation, and contrasted Chinese remittances to Irish in America. He cited California earnings and ongoing citizenship restrictions for Chinese.
The House committee completed the Indian appropriation bill for the next fiscal year with about 6.6 million dollars. It funds practical farmers to assist self support, pays agency farmers up to 75 dollars monthly, and provides 772700 for day schools and other educational needs. It also covers construction and repairs of school buildings on reservations.
The Pacific Short Ling has begun running trains over the first sixty five miles of its route west from Sioux City and will extend to ONeill, 130 miles west, by July 4.
Senator Paddock reports favorably from the agriculture committee on a substitute for pure food bills. A food division within the department of agriculture would analyze samples of foods and drugs, prohibit adulterated imports, and impose fines and imprisonment for violations.
The Times After London argues the Behring Sea order against American cruisers mirrors Napoleon's approach to weak states. It suggests pressure from Irish-Americans pulled Blaine from a diplomatic settlement and warns gunboat diplomacy cannot seal open sea seals without international agreement.
Lincoln June 3 reports Bradshaw a hamlet of about 500 residents fifty miles west of Lincoln was swept away by a cyclone late tonight. Six persons killed and twenty five or more injured. Wires down, no further particulars available.
A cloud burst last Saturday swept away several houses in Loveland and a night storm finished the destruction. The Boyer River overflowed from the prior storm and carried away virtually everything in the village.
On June 3 a severe storm struck Glenwood. The state institution for feeble-minded was blown down, the roof crushed by a falling smoke stack. Two inmates Willie Glene and Wesley Emery were killed. six others injured, one or two may die. The new building withstood the storm while other facilities were wrecked.
Omaha, June 3. Heroism of boy Mike Haley prevented wreck of a Union Pacific flyer between here and South Omaha at Summit. Haley saw two men unlock a switch and turn it, ran to South Omaha to warn train workers as the twelve coach train pulled out. Large passenger count meant potential loss of life was averted.
In Kansas City a simulated battle at the Inter state competitive drill draws 250 killed and 375 wounded as mock combat imitates Fort Metz from the Franco Prussian war. The event runs through the week with a grand military ball tonight.
John Bell, chief of government secret service, has been discharged after failing to resign. No successor has been chosen yet, leaving the post vacant.
Census Superintendent Porter reports violations of two census law sections. He says twenty five people in various areas refused to answer questions and plans vigorous prosecutions. He notes penalties for both refusals and enumerator nonperformance after oath.
The majority report to the House elections committee calls South Carolina registration and election laws unconstitutional. It cites poverty driven registration loans to traders, disfranchisement, ballot box shifting, and ballot stuffing. It finds Miller ahead by 7457 under a favorable view, 1443 if strict law applied, with Wilson of Missouri to draft the minority report.
The Free Traders held a business mens meeting in Philadelphia to protest the McKinley tariff bill. Alex K. McClure presided with opening remarks by Mr Springer focusing on the wool schedule, Breckenridge delivered the closing address, and a mass meeting followed at Textile Hall with speakers Springer Breckenridge McAdoo and Bynum.
Notice is given that Perry Doane of Cheyenne Wyoming has filed for final proof on his land claim H No. 567 for the 64g se in section 6 township 13 range 66 west. Proof will be made before the Cheyenne Register and Receiver on June 6, 1890, with witnesses Joseph King Moses Reeder Charles W. Riner and Gideon M. Kepler all of Cheyenne Wyoming proving residence and cultivation.
Land Office notice lists Ada Jenks filing for final proof to support her claim for lands in section 28 township 19 north range 68 west. Proof set for July 8, 1890 before the Cheyenne Register and Receiver. Witnesses include George D. Jenks William Milligan Luke Voorhees and Edward Rivenburg.
Laxp Office at Cheyenne Wyoming announces intent to make final proof on July 15 1890 for H No 2333 covering lots 1 and 2 section 18 township 13 north range west. Claimants Williams Haywood Hewitt of Granite Canon Wyoming and Dinslie of Cheyenne Wyoming with E V Champion Register.
A notice announces the intention of a named settler to make final proof in Cheyenne Wyoming. The land includes the ne y and the 9 of the nw in township 14 north range 70 west and nw of the nw section. Witnesses proving residence are William Ferguson Simon Carlin Charles Volin Edward S David and E P Cuartin registrar.
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