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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1889
Page
14
New York May 17 reports a furious battle for control of the Oregon Transcontinental Co. as Villard and Smith factions hoarded stock. Prices surged from 37 to 68 percent with cash stock in demand and a last-day scramble to vote before the 2:15 p.m. deadline.
The meeting reports the largest number of missionaries under appointment with 300000 Haptiets in the country. Mission activities span forty five states and territories plus Ontario Manitoba Alaska and three Mexican states. Laborers supported total 7yo with multiple day schools for Chinese Utah and Mexico. Treasurer notes 375.00 in receipts and overall expenditures. A resolution calls for interfaith cooperation to address destitution among the Calo ted States army.
Samuel Dun Mogham, a wealthy bachelor of Gavena UL, is sued by Widow Lehrmann for ten dollars in damages after breach of promise. He today says the widow pressed him three or four times and that the suit relies on his money. Her lawyer vows witnesses will prove her claims while Mogham’s attorney plans to defeat the case.
Receipts show steady bids for beeves and stockers as Texas steers trade around $3.75 to $4.20 per unit. Prices listed include beeves at about $2.90 and 92.80 to 3.75 for steer categories.
Frank Jasinehi a 16 year old with a Wild West outfit brandishes a rifle and fatally wounds Frank Krowski and Mike Meka from a distance. Krowski dies, Meka survives as Jasinehi escapes into the night.
New York May 17 The second day of the Presbyterian assembly opened with prayer and singing. The educational committee reported many churches without pastors due to lack of funds and a 36 percent dissolution rate last year the largest in church history. The Southern and Northern general assemblies agreed to keep relations with colored members in statu quo and continue educational and evangelizing efforts. The assembly voted 74 to 52 to print the report for further discussion.
Dispatches report Superintendent George W Richards killed during wage payment at Carthage mines. Two Mexican desperadoes entered the office shot Richards dead, looted $7,000, and escaped on horses toward the mountains. Miners pursue. $1,500 reward offered by General Manager Robinson.
Weather was pleasant and track excellent at Gravesend with multiple races. Hanover won the seven eighths of a mile event, Ballston took the mile, St James won the five eighths, Inspector B and Canton claimed subsequent sprints, and Tournaline led the three quarters with others in pursuit.
A private conference in New York between directors of the American Meat Company and trustees of the American Cattle Trust continued. Reports from an authentic source indicate an alleged agreement will be consummated tonight forming a traffic pact to handle the cattle trust product, benefiting both parties financially.
The president named William D. Lee of New Mexico as associate justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court and John W. Whiteher of Nevada as United States attorney for the District of Nevada. James W. Savage of Omaha becomes government director of Union Pacific, James J. Mills of Montana as collector of internal revenue for the Montana district, John R. Lynch of Mississippi as fourth auditor of the treasury, and L N Habercom of the District of Columbia as fifth auditor of the treasury.
Assistant Adjutant General Volmar of the Arizona department received a dispatch from Captain Lebo at Fort Thomas, Arizona. It states Cyclone TMI, arrested at Clifton for robbing Paymaster Whar, was brought in last evening and Wo KE Cunningham of Fort Thomas is also in custody. A man and a woman Frankie Stratton are identified as part of the robbery party.
Father O'Donovan told the Firnell commission that the Moonlighters at Trefla resisted the league and threatened witnesses. He linked crime during the league era to landlords enforcing evictions and denounced crimes from his church altar. The commission plans to report to the House of Commons in February.
In Minwathie on May 17 during a stormy start, floodwaters swept away the end of the Island avenue tunnel. Five workers inside were caught by the receding waters and three drowned. bodies not recovered.
In Washoron on May 17, Mrs. Sarah F. Allen, a Jefferson public school third grade teacher, was fatally shot by her husband who then killed himself. He had long abused her after she left him. The couple fell to the floor in the classroom as frightened little girls watched, and emergency crews tried to ease Mrs. Allen before she died.
In Chenco on May 17 the inquiry into the asylum reveals a beating death by a patient and a witness says 360 patients were under Dr Noble's care with many fights inflating wounds. Attendants were appointed for political reasons rather than fitness, leading to unfit staff.
In New York on May 17 the coroner held an inquest into the death of Washington Irving Bishop. Dr. Ferguson testified he autopsied at Dr. Irwin’s request and time of death was noon. Lawyer Atchison stated a crime had been committed and bail of 2500 was set for Dr. Hance and Dr. Ferguson as they await next week’s inquiry.
A Boston demonstration of a magnetic rail car promises rapid transport between New York and Boston, with potential mail and passenger service under an hour for 230 miles. Scientists including Prof. AE Colbert of Taft's college approved the experiment as a success. The system uses a magnetic car on a single rail with electricity, claiming one horse can move a ton 144 miles daily at 16 cents.
A feud between Everett Hil James Davidson and B Rockman from Bruno Valley Idaho escalated into a fatal fight. Hil and Davidson were killed Rockman escaped with bullet holes in his hat and later surrendered claiming self defense.
The report notes no material improvement in domestic wool and total sales of 4 350 000 pounds while foreign grades total only 1 000 pounds. Wyoming sales include small lots around 66 cents for fine new spring, California lots at 16 1 2d to quality with a 25 000 pound transaction.
John Mingle a brewer forced entry into Mrs Schereer's apartment in Newann New Jersey this afternoon and probably fatally stabbed her then cut his own throat motive is jealousy as Hingle and Mrs Scherser had lived together until her marriage to Sehereer
Brooklyns longshoremen strike for five percent wage raise. Union Pacific reports March net earnings down by half a million, first quarter down $615,000. A lamp explosion in Rocknace, Texas kills Louis Salmer, wife and two children. husband burned. President Carter and Hawaiian officials visit Washington. An inventor proposes electric powered fire engines. West End Mining receiver appointed with liabilities $300,000 to $500,000 greater than assets.
Foreign dispatches report the death of the Earl of Malmesbury in London at age 82. Other notes cover the Samoan conference session, a clash between troops and strikers near Breslau with fatalities, Sybil Sanderson praised in Massenet's opera, damages from the Chefoo riots settled, and flags restored with troops saluting.
May 17 results show Washington 3 to 11 Chicago in the National League with Punapecruta reporting. Philadelphia 6 to 5 over Indianapolis and Boston 14 to 4 against Cleveland in the league. Association games include Cincinnati 14 over Baltimore and Louisville 4 to 9 at Columbus. St Louis beat Brooklyn 11 to 2, while Kansas City had no game due to rain.
Swiss resident Godfried Muehlider, living near the Turkey River, attempted suicide twice on Monday night by shooting himself in the side and then in the mouth. The initial shot failed, the second lodged near the neck, and he then jumped into the river. He was found, treated, and showed signs of recovery.
Telegram from Beaverly Randolph County reports a violent riot among Italian laborers employed on the West Virginia Continental railroad extension. About forty injured, three shot and badly wounded, two seriously stabbed, others beaten with stones. No names or arrests given.
From St. Louis dated May 17, reports say Chief Mays has taken no action on a papiallis facilities for the Cherokee commission to meet May 26 to negotiate Indian land purchases. He declines a special council session and will submit to the national body at its November session.
Sykacusk residents report Rev. Charles Kimball rector of Oriskany Falls wed to Miss Fannie Pitman of Oriskany after a rapid elopement last Saturday. The couple are staying at the Empire house on their honeymoon, drawing local attention and opposition from her friends who objected to the match.
The United States Geological Survey lists new appointments including William H. Mall of California and Edwin Neatleton of Colorado as supervising engineers for irrigation work. Arthur Foote of Idaho, Lyman Bridges of California, and Alexander O. Brodie of Arizona become engineers. Willard D. Johnson in District of Columbia is topographer, while William B. Yost of Maryland is photographer. A Bolivian minister to Bolivia will attend a South American nations conference in Washington next autumn, with Bolivia to send a plenipotentiary minister and seek first class mission status.
Nelaan Col bert colored was hanged in the afternoon for the murder of Phillip Wentaell in October last. The Interstate Commerce Commission issued a circular to labor organizations seeking information and discussion on federal safety appliance regulations for railroads.
The Union Pacific again leads in running superb dining cars on the Union Pacific and Northwestern train from Denver to Chicago. Meals are priced at 75 cents.
Notice is given that Charles Sherman Culp has filed for final proof to support his claim for the E half of W 4 in section g township 20 north range wheel. Proof will be before the register and receiver at Cheyenne Wyoming on June 17 1889. Witnesses: Edward Stanler Seymour J Robb Alexander J Perry and Frank Crouse all of Goshen Wyoming. Readers may cross examine witnesses and present rebuttal evidence. Enoar S. Wilson Register.
Notice from U S Land Office Cheyenne Wyoming dated April 1889 concerns Edward Johnson and Charles H Allis contesting Timber Culture Entry 1893 filed May 31 1887 for SEY section 28 township 21 Gowesy Laramie county alleging failure to comply with law and requesting appearance May 7 1889 at 16 00 to testify. Also notice of dissolution of Cheyenne Black Hills and Montana Railway Company with debts paid and two thirds stock vote confirming dissolution dated February 1 1888 signed by Alexander H Swan president and Francis E Warren secretary.
Notice is given that Minnie Culp has filed a claim for proof of continuous residence and cultivation of Lot 4 and NW quarter of section 5 in township 2 north range 9 west. The proof will be heard June 17, 1880, before the Cheyenne register. Witnesses include Edward Stemler Seymour J Kebbb Alexander J Perry and Frank Rouse of Goshen, Wyoming. Protest or evidence may be offered at that time.
Land Office at Cilevenne Wyoming May 6 1880 notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed testimony of intention to make final proof in support of his claim and that said proof will be made before the Register and Receiver at Cheyenne Wyoming on June 14 1880 Therkel Yonsen homestead entry No 7h for the east half of section 3 township 2 north range 70 west he names witnesses John Nelson Martha Willadsen Anton Willadsen and James McLoughlin Albert Granite Canon Wyoming any person who desires to protest against the allowance of such proof or who knows of any such substan tial reason why such proof should not be allowed will be given an opportunity at the above place to cross examine witnesses and offer evidence in rebuttal Rouak S Wilcox Registrar
Usivko Sraree LAND Office Cheyenne Wyoming announces final proof to desert land entry No 1 for Jam son of Joshen Laramie county. Applicants and witnesses named include Jomo de Yoder Millips Wyoming John dy Moltiquarn Michard Hedlingfelt and Charles HH Bodingfeld Goshen Wyoming with registration by An S Wilson. Public hearing set before 2 November at 1 am local time.
Final proof notice for Desert Land claim in Brown County Wyoming. Applicants listed include Thomas and Herrick with dates in May and March proceedings. Proceedings denote publication requirements and identity of claimants for the land parcel.
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