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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1889
Page
7
Baltimore reports cite high church officials saying civil case developments in the Cronin murder inquiry will guide church action. A cardinal ally notes potential condemnation if Clan-na-Gael links are proven, per plenary decrees and archbishop guidance.
An indictment was returned this morning against Martin Burke alias Delaney now in Winnipeg on two counts murder of Dr Cronin and conspiracy in connection with P O Sullivan Coughlin and Woodruff No more indictments will be returned until the jury is ready for final report Burke indicted on united plea of Chief Hubbard and State s Attorney Longnecker who claim the indictment aids extradition Chief Hubbard supports Burke theory and police are on the right track aided by Expressman Martinson s photo identifications
Pittsburg June 19 The second section of the mail train west bound on the Pan Handle railroad wrecked at New Cumberland junction two miles east of Steubenville Two people were killed outright and eight injured four seriously The accident was caused by the third car from the engine leaving the track followed by two others all going over the embankment The train had an engine express car and four postal cars running fifty five miles an hour Besides the regular crew there were fifteen postal clerks aboard the train.
A mortgage for 150 million dollars to United States Trust Company of New York is filed with the secretary of state. The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway funds a funding scheme to make the trust company sole creditor. Bonds of 1000 dollars each would run a century with interest between four and unknown percent. 1.5 million reserved to retire bonds, 3 million to fund floating debt, rest at directors' discretion.
Alfred Scott, an employee between Dynamite Plug in Grorsrtown Colorado, was crushed by a blasting powder explosion while placing iron arms in a tunnel. Three men drilled holes nearby. Scott mistook giant powder for wood and struck it with a hammer, causing a fatal skull fracture.
Samuel Untermyer reports English capitalists, not a formal syndicate, will invest in American flour mills rolling mills and intend to manufacture steel rail in the United States. Negotiations ongoing but locations and specifics not disclosed.
Cunaco June 19 reports men sent to New York for identification of the suspected Maroney and McDonald returned today. Expressman Martinson was brought before the grand jury and identified Burke from a photograph as the man who hired him to haul furniture from 117 Clark Street to the Carlson cottage.
Two delegates sailed from New York aboard the Bothnia for Liverpool to attend the World Sunday School Convention in London in July. They represent Sunday schools from major cities.
Dr Fouts, a respected citizen, was called to a sick lady and shot dead near a negro colony while en route home. A messenger named Popple was wounded in the arm as he fled. The shooting happened about 3 o clock in front of a residence owned by a local Black man, with Rev Holmes witnessing but not aiding.
Governor Beaver and the flood relief committee visited Johnstown and pledged aid after meeting the finance committee. The focal committee authorized immediate purchase of Chicago ready made houses and erection of store buildings for local merchants. Morgue reports show twelve unidentified bodies recovered. A general strike among public works laborers is anticipated as food shortages and poor rations spark unrest. groups met General Hastings for intervention.
Races at Sheepshead Bay June 19 featured a new five and one half furlongs mark by Hanover with Tipstaff second and J. F. Dee third in 1 06 2-5. Burlington and Favorite also placed in their respective five and one half furlongs events. My Fellow won the one mile and an eighth, Longstreet second, Fresno third in 1 56. Carnegie led the one mile event with Benedictine second and Queen Elizabeth third. Taragon edged Tristan, Frank Ward third in 1 57 1-5, while Lynwood took the one mile and an eighth with Boccaccio second and Gendarme third in 22?00.
Delegates of the mining engineers convened at headquarters at 1 AM and rode to the Omaha and Grant smelters for a thorough inspection led by ex-Governor Grant. The session began at 2 PM in the high school building with Senator Walcott delivering the welcome and President Pearce speaking on Sinking Shafts Through Quicksand before adjournment.
Chicago June 19 The Chicago and Alton will not reconsider withdrawal from the Interstate Commerce Railway association. Officials of that road seem content with escaping the presidents restrictions and do not plan to rejoin soon. They claim livestock traffic is returning to them despite unfair competition rather than due to association recommendations.
The President's reception in Washington was attended by nearly two hundred delegates to a nearby Patrotic Order Sons of America meeting. Spofford, a leading speaker, tried to pin a badge on the President, who refused politely to accept it during the event.
William A. Robinson of San Francisco was reinstated as post office inspector on full deputation under Civil Service rule 10. The rule, modified by the president yesterday, allows reinstatement of ex Confederate soldiers out of service over one year. Robinson was dismissed in 186.
The condition of affairs has shifted since yesterday. General Crook met with many prominent Indians and the talks had good effect. There is desire to have the DIL thoroughly explained, though acceptance is limited. Signatures were collected slowly through the day.
Judge Pendergast orders removal of Cook county insane asylum from partisan influence and recommends a state takeover. He calls for a special legislative session to address overcrowding brutality and filth, arguing current officials seek political protection rather than efficiency.
Ex Sen T C Platt and Mrs Platt will start for Detroit at 6 p m for an Alaska trip by way of Detroit where they will meet General Alger family and friends before crossing to the Pacific coast General Alger will be joined by Mrs Alger two unmarried daughters Fay and Frances their eldest Russell and Mrs E Poe formerly General Sherman s chief of engineers now in charge of Detroit harbor Colonel George H Hopkins Michigan Republican chairman and R K Hawley of Cleveland General Alger s partner will accompany as far as San Francisco President John M Thurston Republican National League will join at Tacoma but Mrs Thurston will meet the car at Omaha Senator Jones of Nevada may accompany the party
Helena Arkansas June 1 9 James Gregory constable of Hickory Ridge township was shot and killed yesterday by James Crosby a stave maker Crosby had threats signed White Caps and accused Gregory of writing them Crosby wrested a shotgun from a bystander and shot Gregory in the face Crosby was arrested after the incident in a fatal shootout with the weapon fired into Gregory s head by Crosby authorities report the case as a murder and Crosby s arrest follows.
Derby day drew a large crowd as Lizzie B. won three quarters of a mile with Mandolin second and Golightly third. In five furlongs for two-year-olds Blue Veil took first with Lulu B. second and Jess Armstrong third. Thirteen sixteenths of a mile for all ages saw Bridgelight win, Churchill Clark second, Seymour third.
The St Louis meeting closed under perfect weather with a slow but firm track and good attendance. In six furlongs Kidnap finished first ahead of Big Brown Jug and Jim Nave. Two year olds ran five furlongs with Millie Williams first, Indian Prince second, Light third in 1.06. Seven furlongs saw Cora Fisher win with Festeral and Alfonzo second in 1.244.
Walker Blaine refutes a Montreal report claiming an agreement between Great Britain and the United States to refrain from seizing vessels in Behring Sea this year. He says he knows of no other information beyond the president’s proclamation and denies plans for an international congress to jointly protect the Behring Sea fisheries.
M. A. Hanna of Cleveland was chosen to fill the vacancy caused by Andrew Green's resignation. A five member standing committee was elected to oversee the coal lands and coal department, with Hanna serving as chairman.
June letter to the Massachusetts Reform Club asks to be excused from attending the banquet. He declines devotion to tariff reform and says, Having retired to private life, attendance at gatherings ought to be infrequent as possible.
Richard O. Allen, an elderly farmer near Washington Indiana, was found dead with throat cut. Mrs Carlotte Allen, widow of the dead man, confessed to two servants that she killed her husband during a religiously charged dispute over farm ownership.
Telegraphic dispatches report in Chicago that construction of a new Mexico railroad will start within twenty days. Other brief items note a U.S. senator elected, weather readings from major cities, coronation stakes results at Toronto, and a Turkish relief donation from Constantinople.
Mr and Mrs TL C Black of San Francisco arrived in the city and met their son Frank Woodruff at the jail for a long interview described as very affecting. They cannot afford proper defense due to lack of property and rely on a salary to support him, fearing he will be made a scapegoat.
Morris C. Baum, alias H A Seaman, once a San Francisco lawyer and Republican chairman, is in Storx City with Miss Jessie Wier after a Europe trip as an estate agent. He reports about $10,000 loss, says friends will arrange matters for a safe return, admits forgery and embezzlement, and plans to face consequences even if it means prison.
In Sepania Missouri on June 20 Dr Edward N Small jokingly offered 500 to any man who would let a mad dog bite him and then rely on a mudstone cure. A stranger from Arkansas agreed, the dog bit him, died in convulsions, mudstone applied. The man remains alive but appears demented, with recovery doubtful.
London June 20 Thomas P O Connor MP was examined at the Parnell commission He said the turning point in the agrarian trouble was the rejection of compensation for improvements in the land bill Tenants then united under Parnell s policy for revolution or secret action He denied league or himself sympathized with crime.
Delegates to the American mining convention toured the Boston and Colorado smelter at Argo led by ex Senator S. N. P. H. The group then reassembled at the school building to hear papers by V. Goodale of Hutte Montana on Concentrates in Hutte and A. A. Blow of Leadville on Ore Deposite it Iron VL Leadville before adjourning to tour the estate tomorrow morning.
The Patriotic Sons of America defend their principles in a public statement addressing misconceptions about their party. Articles pledge patriotism, defend ballot purity, keep schools secular, welcome loyal foreigners, restrict foreign land claims, oppose communism, invite native-born citizens to join, and reject anti Catholic labels while condemning murder. The piece notes a cyclone impacting Vermilion Dakota and cites Simon Cameron in critical condition, with the president's reception described as cordial.
Two painters from Kansas City sent by J. J. Mastin to work near Stanley ten miles east died after drinking paint and the oily liquid from buckets when liquor ran out. One died on the railroad track and the other at Stanley. Names were not learned.
P. O Sullivan known as the ice man was moved today to the boys department of the jail. He is said to be willing to confess fully, driven by fear of Burke’s arrest and the search for Cooney, his partner.
Union Pacific officials say they have no advices from Chicago about the threatened strike of their hoes. They report trouble with all can wars, but settlement rests with Mr Kinball who is believed 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 and prepare to travel to Utah via Sear l folk Va.
A collection of brief items dated June 20 ranging from ship news and weather notes to a murder in New Jersey. Highlights include the steamer St Mark rescue, the Ascot Gold Cup results with Trayles winning and Cotillion second, the death of General A C Meyers, a navy inquiry into the Constellation grounding, Ex Gover nor Hartranft joining the Cherokee commission, the Park murder in New London, gale drowning near Quebec, a quarantine report on Dr Duncan, the hanging of Andrew Grimes in Atlantic City, and arrests in New York of O Donov an Rossa and Wilbur Hendrickson for criminal libel.
Winnies June 26 Collins the Chicago detective arrived after 1 o'clock and is with the chief of police and Burke the suspect. Collins has identified the man in custody as Burke the man wanted by the Chicago police. Steps for extradition will be taken at once. EXAMINING THE HOOKS Cutcaco June 20 The books of the Chicago National bank were called for by the Cronin grand jury today. An hour was spent examining Alexander Sullivan's accounts and dates of checks with Sullivan's board of trade operations. Walsh president of the Chicago National Bank explained Rosenvelt & Co operations. Sullivan's losses noted. jury likely to finish next week. Police surveil suspect Cooney. Carlson cottage footprints matched a well known Clan Na-Gael man. Shoemaker's notes and flooring fragment are with the grand jury.
INDIANAPOLIS June 20 Tiina A Miller ex treasurer of Marion county and Smith Witthin superintendent of the community pool ward were charged for voting for the insane at the last election and pleaded guilty before Judge Woods Miller as election inspector disregarded the course of the unfortunates votes was fined 250 and Witthin who conspired with Miller to vote papers was fined 60
A heavy wind storm struck Doki area this morning causing considerable damage. Colonel Kimball's pew residence and the Catholic chapel suffered major destruction with multiple houses knocked from foundations. The wind also impacted the fair grounds and village structures, leaving extensive tattered debris and property loss.
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