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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1889
Page
15
Baltimore reports quote a cardinal close ally, stating the Catholic Church will wait for civil authorities to finish Cronin conspiracy probes before acting. If Clan na Gael is implicated, church leaders may condemn the order, per a diocesan chancellor near Cardinal Gibbons.
A grand jury indictment charges Martin Burke alias Delaney with murder in the Cronin case and conspiracy with P.O. Sullivan Coughlin and Woodruff. Burke, jailed in Winnipeg, faces two counts. Officials say no additional indictments will be issued until a final report. Chief Hubbard and State's Attorney Longnecker argued the indictment aids extradition. Martinson’s photo ID of Burke adds to police confidence in progress of the case.
Pittsburg June 19 The second section of the mail train westbound on the Pan Handle railroad wrecked at New Cumberland junction two miles east of Steubenville. Two killed outright eight injured four seriously. The third car left the track causing the others to go over the embankment. The train had engine express car and four postal cars at fifty five miles an hour. Fifteen postal clerks were aboard along with the regular crew.
Milwaukee June 1g A mortgage in favor of United States Trust Company of New York covering all property of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway except lands has been filed with the secretary of state. The mortgage totals 150 million dollars to fund a scheme making the trust company the sole creditor. Bonds of 1000 dollars each are planned to run a hundred years with interest between 4 and 4 percent. 1.5 million will retire outstanding bonds, 3 million funds floating debt, balance at directors discretion.
Alfred Scott, an employee of Hall's Tunnels between Grorsrtown and Silver Plume Colorado, was injured in a peculiar blast. While others drilled holes for iron arms, he mistaken a piece of giant powder for wood and struck it. The blast exploded, knocking him down and crushing his skull.
Samuel Untermeyer states the English capitalists behind a non syndicate group plan to invest in American flour mills rolling mills and to establish steel rolling works in the United States. He says negotiations are under way for various mills but cannot name their locations.
Cunaco June 19 The men sent to New York to identify the suspected Maroney and McDonald returned today. Expressman Martinson was brought before the grand jury and identified a photograph of Burke as the man who hired him to haul furniture from 117 Clark Street to the Carlson cottage.
From Orenday NChoal Convention New York June 1y two delegates sail for Liverpool aboard the Bothnia to attend the World Sunday School Convention in London starting July ad. They represent the Sunday schools of all the leading cities.
Dr Fouts, a respected citizen, died after being shot near a negro colony while being escorted by Popple to fetch remedies. Popple was also wounded as they were fired upon by three or four men on the road. The crime occurred around 3 am in front of a residence belonging to a colored man Whiffer, with Rev E Holmes witnessing but not aiding.
Governor Beaver and flood relief leaders meet Johnstown finance committee to plan aid. Acknowledged needs include immediate purchase of Chicago ready made houses and erection of stores for merchants. Twelve bodies recovered, labor strike feared as public works workers protest food rations and quality. General Hastings promised to appeal to contractors.
At Sheepshead Bay on June 19 weather was fine and the track dry. Hanover set a five and one half furlongs record winning in 1:06 2-5 with Tipstaff second and J. F. Dee third. Burlington won the other five and one half furlongs with Favorite second and Benefit third in 1:08 3-5. My Fellow captured one mile and an eighth, Longstreet second, Fresno third in 1:56. Carnegie won one mile with Benedictine second and Queen Elizabeth third. Taragon won an eighth with Tristan second and Frank Ward third in 1:57 1-5. Lynwood won an eighth with Boccaccio second and Gendarme third in 2:200.
Delegates from mining engineering meet in Denver on June 19, touring the Omaha and Grant smelters with ex-Governor Grant guiding the inspection. The session opens at 2 pm in the high school building with Senator Walcott giving the welcome and President Pearce discussing sinking shafts through quicksand before adjournment.
Chicago reports breakup as Chicago and Alton refuse to reconsider withdrawal from the Interstate Commerce Railway association. Officials revel in escaping president's restraining agreement and claim livestock traffic is returning not by recommended diversions but despite unfair competition.
Washington June 1g The presidents reception this afternoon was attended by nearly two persons a majority being delegates to a meeting of the Patriotic Order Sons of America now being held in this city During the reception Mr Spofford one of the leading speakers attempted to fasten a badge of the order upon the president s breast but he politely but firmly refused to accept it.
William A. Robinson of San Francisco was reinstated today as post office inspector on mall deputation under rule 10 of the civil service commission. The rule was modified by the president to allow reinstatement of ex Confederate soldiers out of service more than a year. Robinson was dismissed in 186.
The condition of affairs moved since yesterday. General Crook met with prominent Indians. discussions about the DIL continued with slow signature collection, yet there is cautious optimism. More Indians desire DIL explanation, though acceptance remains mixed.
Judge Pendergast in Cook county insane asylum inquiry calls for removing the institution from partisan influence. He urges a state takeover and a special session of the legislature to address overcrowding brutality and filthy conditions. The report cites political meddling as the root of failure and recommends central state control.
Ex Senator T C Platt plans a Alaska tour starting June mm day with his wife, leaving Detroit at 6 pm. They will meet General Alger’s party and proceed to the Pacific coast. Alger’s party includes Mrs Alger, two daughters Fay and Frances, Russell, and Mrs E Poe. George H Hopkins, R K Hawley, and others accompany to San Francisco, with Thurston joining at Tacoma and Mrs Thurston joining at Omaha. Senator Jones may join.
James Crosby, a stavemaker, killed James Gregory constable of Hickory Ridge township after Crosby received threats signed White Caps. A quarrel over the notes led Crosby to seize a shotgun and shoot Gregory in the face, then again in the head after Gregory challenged him. Crosby was arrested.
At Kansas City races on a warm day the track was good but slow. In the three quarters of a mile Lizzie B. won with Mandolin second and Golightly third. Five furlongs for two year olds saw Blue Veil take first and Lulu B. second with Jess Armstrong third. Thirteen sixteenths of a mile for all ages produced Bridgelight first, Churchill Clark second, Seymour third.
June 1 race day in St. Louis features favorable weather and a slow but safe track. Kidnap wins six furlongs with Big Brown Jug second and Jim Nave third. millie Williams takes five furlongs for two-year-olds with Indian Prince second and Light third. Cora Fisher wins seven furlongs with Festeral and Alfonzo sharing second. Time records noted as Light. Time 1.06 and 1.244 for respective events.
Walker Blaine rejects Montreal report of a joint Behring Sea pledge. He says only the president's public proclamation exists and sees no plan to convene an international congress to safeguard the fisheries.
At a Union Pacific directors meeting M A Hanna of Cleveland was elected to fill the vacancy caused by Andrew Green’s resignation. A five member standing committee was also chosen to oversee the coal lands and coal department, with Hanna named chairman.
June letter to Massachusetts reform club from former president requests excuse from attending the banquet. He declines devotion to tariff reform and says, having retired to private life, his attendance and gatherings should be as infrequent as possible.
Richard O. Allen, aged farmer near Washington Indiana, was found dead with throat slit near his home. His widow Carlotte Allen, 76, confessed to two colored servants that she killed him amid a dispute over farm ownership. Authorities did not conduct an inquiry.
Telegraphic tidings report Mexico plans to start a new railroad project within twenty days. Other items note W. E. Chandler elected United States senator by a joint convention in New Hampshire, and various weather and crime dispatches from Chicago St Paul Winnipeg and Springfield.
Mr and Mrs TL C Black of San Francisco arrived in the city and had a long interview at the jail with Frank Woodruff the meeting was very affecting. They said they cannot afford adequate defense as they have no property and Mr Black depends on his salary. The couple planned to return to San Francisco in a day or two.
Morris C Baum, alias H A Seaman, a longtime San Francisco lawyer and Republican official, fled to England and Germany with Miss Jessie Wier to settle an estate. They reached New York. she returned home while Baum, reportedly $10,000 short, awaits friends. He admits forgery and embezzlement and plans to return west to face possible penalties.
Sepania Missouri June 20 Dr Edward N Small offered 500 to a man who would be bitten by a mad dog and treated with a mudstone cure A stranger from Arkansas allowed the bite the dog died convulsively The mudstone was applied and though the man lives his recovery is doubtful he is demented
London June 20. At the Parnell commission Thomas P OConnor MP was examined. He said the turning point in agrarian trouble was the rejection of compensation for improvements in the land bill. Tenants then united under Parnell's policy for constitutional agitation or secret action. He denied league or himself sympathized with crime.
A conference in New York between Oregon Navigation and Union Pacific representatives led to an agreement with Villard. About 60,000 Oregon Navigation shares will pass to six people linked with Union Pacific and Manitoba companies. Union Pacific is said to agree to maintain dividends at 6 percent annually.
Delegates to the American mining convention in Denver visited the Boston and Colorado smelter at Argo, conducted through the vast plant by ex Senator SN. P. H. After returning the group reassembled at the blah school building. A paper by V. Goodale of Hutte Mont on Notes on Concentrates in Hutte was read and discussed by several delegates. A. A. Blow of Leadville read on Ore Deposits in Iron and Leadville, after which the convention adjourned for a tour of the estate tomorrow morning.
The Patriotic Sons of America issue a statement defending their principles, condemning misrepresentation of their reception with the president, and outlining eight articles on patriotism ballot purity secular schools immigration and national loyalty amid references to Cronin murder coverage and a badge controversy. The piece notes a cyclone in Vermilion Dakota and Simon Cameron in critical condition as context.
Two painters sent from Kansas City by J. J. Mastin to work near Stanley ten miles east of Ovarue Kansas died after consuming paint via their liquor supply. They had been drinking since Monday and perished by evening with one at the railroad track and the other near Stanley. Names not yet learned.
P O Sullivan known as the ice man was shifted to the boys department of the jail today. It is claimed he will confess to what he knows out of fear of Burke’s arrest and the hunt for Cooney, his partner.
Union Pacific officials say no word from Chicago about a threatened strike by hoists. They report trouble with car wars but expect Mr Kinball to secure an early adjustment of difficulties.
Three hundred and forty etive Mornan proselytes led by Riders Ellie au Neuer oom arrived at Custhe Garden Mle TG ine. They plan to journey to Utah through Sear l folk Va, per June 20 report from Meme Coetik, New York.
Brief United States and international updates dated June 20 report a variety of events. Items include a gold export tax note, a steamer rescue, royal health relapse, weather readings, the Ascot gold cup results, death of General A C Meyers, navy inquiry into grounding, Hartranft joining Cherokee commission, a murder in New London, a fatal shipwreck near Quebec, yellow fever case aboard the Colon, a New Jersey hanging, and arrests for libel in New York City.
Winnies June 26 reports Chicago detective Collins arriving with the chief of police and Burke the suspect. Collins identifies the man in custody as Burke, wanted by Chicago police. Extradition steps to be taken at once. Cronin grand jury probes Chicago National Bank books and Sullivan operations on the board of trade. Walsh explains Sullivan's losses, while other witnesses are examined. jury may finish next week. A Carlson cottage floor find and shoe maker testimony tie a known Clan Na Gael man to the case. Footprint analysis supports the link, and the suspect is kept under watch.
In Indianapolis on June 20 Tiina A. Miller former Marion County treasurer and Smith Witthin, superintendent of the community pool asylum, pleaded guilty to conspiring to vote for insane and dependent individuals at the last election. Miller, as election inspector in the precinct, ignored the voters' guidance and faced a $250 fine. Witthin, who conspired with Miller, was fined $60.
A heavy wind storm swept through Doki VOM EL Tes this morning causing extensive damage. Colonel Kimball’s home and the Catholic church were reportedly destroyed. several houses lost their foundations and village structures suffered major harm.
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