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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1890
Page
9
A Salt Lake City merchant announces a storewide closing sale as packing begins for a move. The ad promises savings of at least fifty percent on a large stock of winter and spring cloaks wraps jackets and a full range of dry goods including linens laces embroideries dress fabrics silks satins plushes hosiery gloves and more. The store will close once packing starts.
March 11 report shows Congressman Baker moving to immediate consideration of the Wyoming statehood bill. Springer objects claiming an agreement to wait for the Oklahoma bill. debate and strategy lead to a party line vote and a committee of the whole, then adjournment as Baker accuses Springer of delaying tactics.
The House considers a senate concurrent resolution to expand inquiry into immigration laws, adding scrutiny of foreign capital buying American industries. A Florida petition seeks a duty on foreign oranges. Other actions include election reform proposals and internal resolutions. state and territorial matters follow as committees report public building bills with a total of 1.85 million dollars.
The house reported the bill for Wyoming admission and moved for immediate consideration. Springer opposed the request but the chamber, by a strict party vote, decided to consider the bill.
In St Louis on March 11 Emile Thomas, elected city marshal at a special election, forcibly assumed the office from incumbent Martin Neiser who lost the regular election but cannot qualify due to legal disabilities. Neiser contests the legality of the special election and refuses to vacate, signaling ongoing trouble.
Burrato March 11 The inquest heard Conductor Houtalling say air couplings broke at Dunmark and he proceeded without an air brake under six last coaches to avoid delaying the train. He said if fly had connected the automatic brakes would have halted the rear section when the sleeper conductor pulled the cord. Engineer Moor added proper connection would have kept the two sections from being fifty feet apart when stopped.
The Republic reports Charleston Missouri largely submerged with refuges on high mounds as rain continues. The Bird's Point levee near Cairo failed last night causing evacuation of rail property and abandonment of Cotton Belt trains in the area.
In Council Bluffs on March 11, Andrew Houk, a gambler, shot Mrs. Kittle Bowers after a rejected romance and then killed himself. Bowers was seriously wounded by the attack.
Fort Scott Kansas reports the death of Judge McComas aged 74. He signed the warrant for John Brown’s execution and was lieutenant governor of Virginia when Brown was hanged, acting in Governor Wise’s absence.
Charles Rykert, a conservative MP, faced a motion by Sir Richard Cartwright for inquiry into timber allotments in the northwest sold at low prices. The government resisted, moving to adjourn rather than face immediate debate, delaying the discussion until session end.
Washington reports ex congressman W Preston Taulbee of Kentucky dies at Providence Hospital after being shot in the Capitol. The autopsy will locate the wound and determine death cause while Charles E Kincaid remains jailed to face possible charges. Kincaid, once free on bail, offered to surrender if the shooting proved fatal and is described as gravely ill and overwhelmed by the events.
March 11 a suit for 100 dollars for breach of promise is filed against Louis C Wachsmuth senior partner of L C Wachsmuth & Co wholesale clothiers The plaintiff Mies Jennie M Paula age 25 brunette daughter of late A W Paul lumber merchant her attorney will not disclose details until the case is heard Wachsmuth is a 37 year old bachelor and a club favorite, currently absent from the city.
About 1,500 delegates from cattle breeding and maturing states and territories attend the convention in Fort Worth. The Northwest Texas Cattlemen's Range Association held a brief morning session with no general business. Ex Governor Hoadly of New Mexico is named temporary chairman as committees are named and the meeting adjourns until tomorrow.
The Mississippi flood report notes hopeful efforts to stop the Sappington Hook crevasse near Arkansas City. River levels from St Louis to Cairo are low, though rain continues across the Mississippi valley.
An accident halted a fencing match at the Eden Musee as Miss Jagerman struck Miss Scherr with a sabre after Scherr’s mask came loose. The cut on Scherr’s forehead bled, she fainted and was treated by Dr. Labadie who warned a deeper wound could have been fatal.
Boston March 11 Librarian W A Butler of New York along with ex Governor Long of Massachusetts draft a constitutional amendment to bar public funds for private religious schools. Petitions with the amendment and a preamble urging non union of church and state will be distributed nationwide.
The president sent to the senate the nomination of Lieutenant Colonel William Smith to be corps general with the rank of brigadier general.
The F. E. Warren Mercantile company advertises a wide selection of crockery glassware and related items at the lowest prices. Shoppers are urged to visit and browse the affordable goods available.
A decorative collection of gold and silver side combs bangles bead necklaces hair ornaments and key chains was shown with clasps valued by Zehner Bouchner. The display highlights artful craftsmanship and varied pieces for personal adornment.
All parties owing Bryant & Bon must settle with W. L. Bryant at EB. R. Hurd's lumber yard, agents for Buvant & Bowvis, who handle the accounts.
Hungary passes throne to Szapary as Electhich flashes and political shifts ripple Europe. In America, the Atchison area reports a February revenue gain of 425000 dollars. Obituaries include Rev John H Cowles at 85 in Ipswich. A murder conviction in New York ties up James Slocum and his wife case. The Pan American conference pledges aid to Gulf and Caribbean steam lines. Prominent dinners feature Phelps and Eisendecker. The Croydon ride sees Waterproof win over nine hurdles. Pennsylvania railroad approves 20000000 dollars in stock for road needs. Equitable bank cashier A A Courter faces forgery charges. Mars colliery fire worsens with 100 expected dead. Boxing bouts in Buffalo conclude with Lyman KO on 22nd. Lisbon dissolves municipal government, appoints commission. Judge Ingraham grants limited divorce to Emory Storrs family. Armstron Mo minister Rev David McGrew and others killed in Kansas City. Germany Britain labor conference talks public. A Larned state bank assets 71000 liabilities 33000. depositors to be paid in full. Dallas jewelers Donnan Samuels robbed of rings valued at 5000. no arrests yet.
In the Ledger building Philadelphia Mr G W Childs keeps a chest of fine teacups and grants one to visitors. When child star Elsie Leslie visited with her mother and Dora Leslie he surprised her by presenting two teacups instead of one after an amusing exchange about his age.
George Kennan is described as fortunate for having a wife who dedicates herself to his work. The couple have no children and she supports his interests by recopying manuscripts, translating pieces, and managing his receipts and investments. Kennan is portrayed as a thorough, businesslike, and personally attractive man.
Antrim New Hampshire with a population around 1300 notes twenty nine elderly residents aged eighty or more. twenty one of them are women. Local repair shop offers watch adjustment and repair as a specialty under G. W. Brown.
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