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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1890
Page
1
A seller announces a large dry goods inventory liquidation before moving to Salt Lake City. He claims to offer at least fifty percent savings on winter and spring cloaks, jackets, linens, laces, embroideries, underwear, dress goods, silks, satins, hosiery, and more from a vast stock. The notice urges immediate calls to secure deals before packing begins.
Des Moines Iowa March 4 The first U S senator ballot in the house gave Allison 50 Bestow 41 Larabee 6 In the senate Gatch named Allison and Bestow named Larabee The roll showed Allison 28 Boston 20 Larabee 2 He was declared elected in the senate to avoid a further ballot adjourned until tomorrow morning
In San Francisco on March 4 the inquiry into charges of cruelty and misconduct against Captain Healy of the revenue cutter Bear began. The master at arms reported heaved confessions after Healy ordered two Welcoming crew callers chained seven minutes, then handcuffed below deck for seven hours, with twenty one Wanderer sailors later placed in irons and six of them fainting. Witnesses said Healy never ill treated his own crew.
Five hours of debate behind closed doors as the senate considers resolutions to compel A J Halford Guthrie Zeckendorf and a Times deputy to reveal sources. Moody Pettigrew and others oppose while Dolph Wilson of Iowa and Harris support vindicating senate authority. Debate to resume with no conclusion reached amid talk some see sedition in resisting the legislative branch.
Michael Golarde of 407 Pearl Street arrived at Chambers Street hospital with arm burns after claiming playmates poured kerosene on him and lit a match. Police arrested Charles Colgan and Edward O'Brien but were released when Golarde’s father declined to file charges.
At a Trans-Missouri Passenger Association meeting in Kansas City a Missouri Pacific explosive device was referenced amid a dispute over new fares. MP cited a $10 rate from Kansas City to Pueblo and $5 from St. Louis to Kansas City, with Santa Fe and Rock Island opposing the concession. Missouri Pacific indicated the rate would take effect immediately despite the association’s stance, adjourned without action.
March 4 Cuevaraxa reports that the opening session approves a 40 percent gate receipts interpretation as 20 cent turnstile counts, except in Lacene where 10 cents per entry is paid weekly. The decision awaits franchise and club ratification in a forthcoming session.
Congressional report notes Coleman of Louisiana urging the president send copies of all U S Mexico correspondence on the February 1884 schooner Rebecca seizure. Debates cover Arkansas election disputes in Featherstone v Catewan with Dalzell alleging Democrat fraud and intimidation in Crittenden County.
The National League of Republican Clubs holds its third annual convention in Nashville with about 600 delegates present. John M. Thurston of Nebraska delivers the annual address praising the league and endorsing the Harrison administration. A mass meeting tonight features Gen. N. B. Goff.
London March 4 The night express train from London to Scotland collided with an oncoming engine at Carlisle. The impact destroyed two addiional carriages and four persons were killed. Authorities investigate the crash as rescue operations continue.
Syracuse residents rally to aid Widow Catherine Babbitt 76 after the Babbitt estate in New York seeks to oust her from the eighteenth year residence valued at about 2000 dollars. The estate demands 80 dollars back rent from the time of Babbitt’s death, prompting local charity anger and a push to preserve the home for the occupant.
Montreal March 4 reports indicate a quiet organization forming to push Canadian independence. The plan aims for a 1893 action timed with the hundredth anniversary of Columbus discovery.
New York March 4 The five story building on Broadway housing M and C Mayes hosiery gloves Cazon Eaton umbrellas parasols was burned tonight Loss 300 000 dollars
Washington reports the secretary of state extends an invitation to International American Conference delegates to tour southern states after adjournment, similar to last fall's western trip. The president plans a proclamation soon restricting entry to Ber ing Sea waters for fur sealing violations. The House military committee unani mously backs Lansing's Grosvenor bill creating Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Park.
In a suburb Mr Vernon keeps fowls to save on food and eggs but faces a weekly shortfall. He discovers he is behind on his accounts when his wife asks why he killed their $3 Brahma rooster for dinner to cover the deficit.
Bishop Bowman of the Evangelical church faces formal allegations to be discussed at a meeting tomorrow night. He plans to ignore the matter as Bishop Esher adopts a similar stance regarding the Reading Pa trial. The official church paper notes they stand without charges.
London dispatch March 4 notes that laws of the steamer Quetia show a crew member, a colored man, took “of the best boat” and refused to enter. The remaining survivors are referenced in the report.
German chemists announce a cocoanut fatty substitute for butter, produced in panes of 2 cemM to inventory 6,000 pounds at about one cent per pound.
Louisville authorities report William Hi Pope teller at Louisville City National Bank disappeared after $40,000 to $60,000 in large bills vanished. Pope, reputed socialite, hosted wine suppers and poker, suspected of heavy gambling and possible flight to Canada after a spree with companions.
Washington March 4 Ex congressman Taulbee remains dangerously ill after Friday shooting by a correspondent. Doctors say his life is not yet despaired, though his condition is critical. an operation to remove the bullet was feared to be risky and may not be performed.
Reports claim a plan to create a negro state in Oklahoma has prompted settler fear. In Downs a secret group moved to drive out black residents and a homeowner was whipped by masked men. A gunfight ensued with two men wounded, and several black settlers were reportedly captured and ordered to leave the area.
At a state tariff reform league meeting in Indianapolis a letter from ex President Cleveland was read. He praises the tariff reform effort and calls the Democratic Party a party of the people opposed to selfish schemes that favor a few over the country.
In Saybrook Illinois three sisters Mary Smith Julia Emma Baines amid mounting hysteria after attending meetings advocating Christian Doctrine. Authorities from Saybrook arrived to detain the women as they are declared insane. They will face county court on the morrow for trial.
A packed audience in Curaco Central Hall marks Emmett's anniversary with speakers from Omaha. The program centers on peace with England and a call for nonviolent strategy, followed by the Irish race pageantry and reflections on national unity.
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