Murphy Tops Derby in Mud at Louisville Meet
Kentucky Derby winner Riley ridden by Isaac Murphy in heavy mud at Louisville Jockey Club opening day. Letcher second with Robespierre third as crowd of over 20 000 watches amid wet track and slow times.
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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1890
Page
3
Kentucky Derby winner Riley ridden by Isaac Murphy in heavy mud at Louisville Jockey Club opening day. Letcher second with Robespierre third as crowd of over 20 000 watches amid wet track and slow times.
Macune representing the farmers alliance pressed the Pickler bill before the Ways and Means Committee arguing for elastic currency via agricultural certificates. He urged excluding imports to preserve equality and said certificates would be the soundest currency. The plan favored extending to all labor products, with a hearing to continue tomorrow.
May 14 Burya o dignitaries attend St Pauls cathedral as United States senator Edward Welsett of Colorado weds Frances Metcalfe daughter of the late James Metcalfe. Minister Bishop Metcalfe presides. The couple leaves for New York after a reception at Mrs H Basere residence.
The Senate discussed a bill to apply state liquor laws to imported liquors and debated silver legislation. Teller argued silver’s monetary role and linked Windom and silver platform planks to broader economic policy, while Hoar and Edmunds pressed for broader application of laws and university funding. Executive session followed. silver bill laid aside until the next day.
In Cucaco on May 14 Assistant Postmaster General Clarkson told a local paper the U.S. government is a political machine and that citizen involvement should grow beyond present levels. He opposes civil service pensions, supports fixed tenure, and favors exams by current supervisors over civil service tests.
New York May 14 W H M Lis tare the banker arrested for misappropriating 112000 in securities placed with his firm by Richard Hecksheer of Philadelphia remained confined in Ludlow street jail last night. Bail fixed at 75000 has not been obtained.
Washington May 14 The House insisted on its amendment to the senate dependent pension bill and ordered a conference. It then moved to a committee of the whole on the tariff bill with Democratic amendments to cut duties on earthen china and glassware. McMillan cited Campbell of Pittsburg amid a contract labor dispute. Payne and Wilson debated credibility as Campbell’s affidavit was called false. After sixteen of fifty six sections were reviewed the committee rose and the House adjourned.
A New York dispatch reports the legislative committee may pause meetings for the summer as a deal to halt the inquiry into city affairs takes shape Ivins will go to Europe for the season Boardman’s summer status to be decided at a secret caucus Senator Fassett attends the caucus and travels to California to protect his wife’s Crocker estate interest with division set for June 5
News from Bentleysville reports John Church a wealthy farmer, his wife and son slain in bed with throats cut. Open door, bloodstained bedding and furniture, and no clue yet. Authorities note no telegraph or telephone, hindering further details.
United States Marshal and four deputies arrived to arrest Mayor Cotterell and the city marshal on charges of interfering with the government. Mitchell is jailed. Cotterell is at large after a period of alleged terror including threats, assaults, and coercive actions.
The executive session this afternoon confirmed nominations including George W. Stoke of Indiana as governor, Robert Martin of Oklahoma as secretary, Edward B. Green of Illinois as chief justice, A. J. Leary of Missouri and J. G. Clark of Wisconsin as associate justices, W. S. Luets as marshal, Horace Speed of Oklahoma as attorney, and Albert H. Jones as United States marshal for Colorado.
A band of white caps attacked the house of a negro named Anderson after forcing him to come out. They fired into the house until Anderson fled into the crowd. Louis Land was killed and two others were wounded as Anderson escaped.
Thomas B. Musgrave, a Union League member, was arrested on a complaint by Augustus D'Lasigi of Rhinebeck for sending a libelous pamphlet through the mails. The pamphlet titled Statement of a Blackmailing Case names Wall Street broker misfortunes and figures like James S. Armstrong and Evelyn Granville, with Arm strong tied to Mrs. William Astor.
John H Wallace editor of Wallace's Monthly loses about 50000 in bonds and cash to nephew Robert L Wallace. Leslie MacLeod, associate editor, suspected as accomplice and identified by Official Safe Deposit. MacLeod in police custody. Wallace fled to Havana after selling 10000 in bonds.
Congressional activity highlights bills reported for calendar, including a senate claim adjudication bill and a pension for Mrs. Delia Parnell. Teller and Butler critique the silver bill, arguing it favors a few financiers and risks misusing silver as money, while stressing the need for full money function and careful international implications.
In Washington the senate and house discuss free coinage of silver amid price decline concerns. Supporters argue free silver would aid industry and debtors while critics warn against delaying business. House adopts a rule change to speed tariff bill consideration after a lengthy debate.
Land Office at Cheyenne Wyoming April 12 1890 notice is given that Rosa Kitginger has filed final proof for her claim to Silver Crown Wyoming H 467 for the ney nel ney self section 10 township range. Proof will be made before the Register and Receiver at Cheyenne on May 24 1890. Witnesses to prove continuous residence and cultivation are Josiah R. Apperson Cheyenne Henry O Schiltz Silver Crown James H O Neil Silver Crown and John A Apperson Cheyenne. E P CuAmpiin Register.
Notice of publication shows Henry O Schiltz filing final proof for homestead claim No 590 in section 2 township 14 north range 69 west arid land cultivation. Proof to be given before the Register and Receiver at Cheyenne Wyoming on May 30 1890. Local parties include John A Apperson Josiah RK Apperson Rosa Kitzinger and James H O Neil. E P Cuampion Register.
Notice dissolves the partnership between Sylvester L. Moyer and Alonzo Moyer under Moyer Brothers by mutual consent. Sylvester L. Moyer assumes all liabilities and collects all debts due to the firm, now payable to Sylvester L. Moyer at Cheyenne, Wyo. April 4, 0.
In Cheyenne Wyoming on June 6 1890 Perry Doane filed notice under H No 567 for the cultivation of land described as lot 4 section 6 township 13 range 66 west. The claimants are Joseph King Moses Reeder Charles W Riner and Gideon M Kepler all of Cheyenne Wyoming with E P Camplin as Register.
Intention to make final proof before the Register and Receiver at Cheyenne Wyoming on June 28 1890 for Henry A Arp Cheyenne Hd No 540 lots 1 2 E 4 NW 1 Sec 30 Tp 13 N R 66 W showing residence and cultivation. Names listed: Thomas L Crittenden Perry Doane Elizabeth Mc Keever Oliver T Perry all of Cheyenne.
Edward P Champlin sues Alice G Champlin for dissolution of marriage and permanent custody of Cora G aged twelve Anna G aged ten and Lola M aged eight in Laramie County Wyoming. Defendant non resident of Wyoming and last known Chicago address. Answer required by June 28 1896.
Wanted. Ladies to travel and hire solicitors. Salary $80 per month. Call on H. E. Frysecex, Methodist parsonage.
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