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Cheyenne Weekly Sun

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1889

Page

5

Admiral Kimberly Returns After Samoa Visit

The Pacific Squadron commander Admiral Kimberly sails home aboard the Nipsic after a Honolulu ovation. Alameda carried Kimberly from Apia with staff, and British and Japanese warships saluted on arrival. American residents hosted a reception praising naval conduct at Samoa as the political scene there stays quiet.

Admiral Kimberly San Francisco Alameda Sydney Auckland Samoa Honolulu Apia Caroline United States Nipsic

Private Dalzells Reply to Corporal Tanner Letter

Private Dalzell responds caustically to Corporal Tanner about a telegram and a stolen letter. He says he published it for vindication and offers to publish others letters in exchange. He praises Dalzell’s sacrifices and denounces betrayers who dragged them into public contempt.

Pittspurs Dalzell Corporal Tanner Tanner Sherman Taylor Harrison Iintriguers Comradship

Explosion kills ten in Hamburg colliery and Spandau lab blast

An explosion at the Rhein Prussen colliery in Hamburg on the Rhine killed ten men and injured several others, with some of the injured expected to die. A separate explosion in the artillery laboratory at Spandau wounded ten men and forty two women.

Rhein Berlin Rhein Prussen Hamburg Rhine Spandau

Floods Hit Lagos and Surrounding Areas in Mexico

From Mexico City via Galveston dated September 28, floods sweep Lagos and nearby villages inundating streets and open spaces. Troops assist in relief efforts as damage to crops grows and livestock losses are reported.

City of Mexico Galveston Lagos

Socialistic Labor Party Convention Opens in Curcaco

The Socialistic Labor Party convention begins in Curcaco with German delegates. Discussions focus on labor topics and comment on the two year old anarchist hangings, denounced as murder.

Curcaco Socialistic Labor Party

Militia Inspect Pratt Mines. Find No Trouble

The militia arrived at the Pratt mines near Binsixenam AY last night and conducted a thorough check. They found everyone in bed and reported no wrongdoing, returning to camp greatly disgusted by the absence of any incident.

Binsixenam, AY Pratt Mines

Election of Haitian electors favors Hippolyte

In Port au Prince Sept 35 electors chosen to back Hippolyte. The electoral body will meet Sept 24 at Ganalves to review and issue official instructions before declaring Hippolyte the president.

Hippolyte Port-40 Prince Hayti Ganalves

Cronin Suspect Seeks Release on Habeas Corpus

Chicago September 28 Frank Woodruff a Cronin suspect asked Judge Baker for release on habeas corpus claiming he has not been tried within two terms of court. Hearing scheduled for Monday. The Cronin jury search was resumed this afternoon.

Sthli Chicago Frank Woodruff Baker

Gibson Parish Co Seeks Arrest Of Bookkeeper For Embezzlement

Embeszulement and arson case reported in Curcaco. Gibson Parish & Co accuse their late bookkeeper H. F. Clifford of stealing about forty thousand dollars and suspect him of arson to conceal a prior crime. Police are asked to arrest him.

Curcaco Gibson Parish & Co H. F. Clifford

Prominent Cook County Recorder Dies Suddenly

Curicano Sept 28 Colonel Wiley F Scribner recorder of deeds of Cook County died this morning from heart disease after a long illness. He served in the war and was elected to the Wisconsin legislature before moving to Montana for newspaper work. He later became secretary of the territory under Grant and was elected Chicago recorder.

Curicano Wiley Scribner Cook County Wisconsin Montana Grant Chicago

Wreck at Palatine Bridge Injures Notables

Reported details from the Palatine Bridge railway disaster describe the first section with baggage car and coaches and the second section with sleepers colliding. Michigan Central president H B Ledyard escaped uninjured while Mrs Ingalls sustained a slight injury and M E Ingalls unhurt. one car attendant was killed.

New York Palatine Bridge New York Central Michigan Central

Wreck Toll Names Many Injured and Dead

The report lists Rev Prentill Dave of Dayton Ohio and Sadie Herd of Westport New York as killed in the wreckage. Injured include Charles Franklin porter and an engineer Porth who is dangerously hurt. Mrs WLpp Manning and Miss Tate suffer serious or bad cuts. Several others are slightly hurt and many escaped by hair breadth.

Prentill Dave Dayton Sadie Herd Westport N.Y Charles Franklin Porter Manning Marquette Mich Pp. Manning Miss Tate Fredonia Eneineer R.A. Fowler New York William McEvoy H. J. Lewis Wi I England

Telegraphic Ticks from Across the Nation

Reports from Sept 25 to Sept 28 note General Faidherbe's death in Paris and various U.S. items including Governor Martin's critical typhoid, Cronin juror shortage, a Harpers Ferry freight collision, President Strong on Santa Fe talks, and agrarian violence in Rostrevor. Also mentions rubber trust progress, a socialist labor convention, strikers excluding socialists, and insolvency filing of Horace Sheppard. The president and cabinet were busy with meetings planned for next week.

Atchison Kas Martin Chicago Cronin Harper's Ferry Boston Strong Topeka Santa Fe Union Pacific Dennis Morgan Rostrevor Wastmoron Harpers Ferry New York Cineace Rotterdam House of Orange Depuam Mass Horace Sheppard Sheppard & Morse Campbell Kansas

Races at Gravesend Feature Wide Field of Winners

Attendance was large as Rusperta won a five-eighths mile race with Amazon second and Estallat L third in 1.034. Badge took a mile and a sixteenth at 1.385, with Bron zomarte second and Hindoo Craft third. Tournament led the Holly handicap at 1.16, Ballarat second, Pa dishah third. Come-to-Taw won the Brookwood mile with Longstreet second and Cracksman third in 2.09. Tulla Blackburn triumphed in six furlongs at 1.13, while Camargue won a mile and a sixteenth with Pericles second and Pocatella third. Senator Hearst captured the Holly prize with Tournament amid stable money on Ballarat and a dismaying 15 to 1 odds against Tournament.

Gravesend Rusperta Amazon Estallat L Badge Bronzomarte Hindoo Craft Ballarat Padishah Brookwood Longstreet Cracksman Tulla Blackburn Masterlode Maria Filly Camargue Pericles Pocatella Senator Hearst Balarat

Fall Meeting Closes Amid Threatening Weather at Gravesend

The Brooklyn Jockey Club closed its fall meeting at Gravesend as forecasts warned of storms. Races featured Longstreet winning the mile sweepstakes with St. John and Glory in place, Lady Real taking the eleven-sixteenths sweepstakes, Judge Marrow the three-quarters sweepstakes, and Gregory taking the two-year-old special weights. Kingston won the eleven-sixteenths of a mile, Huntress topped the one and a quarter, and Lafitte led the three-fourths mile event with Pericles and Oregon following.

Gravesend Brooklyn Jockey Club Longstreet St. John Glory Lady Real Etruria Persuader Judge Marrow Mamie B Gramer City Gregory Reclare Capes Kingston Belle Dor Carroll Huntress Bronzemarte Narrister Lafitte Pericles Oregon

United States Delegates Meet for Preliminaries

Delegates to the International American congress convened in Washington for a preliminary session on organization. John B. Henderson of Missouri is named chairman of the United States delegates by Secretary Blaine.

United States WashingTon International American Congress John B. Henderson Missouri Blaine

Gibson Parish & Co Creditor Meeting Reveals Theft

Chicago September 30. At a creditors meeting for Gibson Parish & Co, Mr Parish said the absconding bookkeeper Clifford took between forty and a hundred thousand dollars, and he believes the higher figure is more likely.

Chicago Gibson Parish & Co Parish Clifford

Italian laborer theft shocks New York crowd

Feven Conte for His Creditons. Italian laborers on Mott Street react to the disappearance of Leon DeLonardi who ran a banking scheme among locals. He left seven cents in his safe and stole $18,000, causing a great uproar as the suspect vanished.

Feven Conte Creditons New York Mott Street Dina Leon DeLonardi

Hutto City Fire Loss Estimated At 350000

The Sept fire at Hutto City Miaxte in Montana caused an estimated 350000 dollars in damage. Three firemen were killed and several others lightly injured in the blaze.

Hutto City Barre, Mont Sept

Explosion at Wrightaville Quarry Kills Wife, Injures Husband

An explosion in a Wrightaville quarry this afternoon killed Mrs. Samuel Barnes and fatally injured her husband, authorities report. A preliminary investigation into the cause is underway.

New York Wrightaville Samuel Barnes

Mexican authorities execute Tailler for Sonora railroad killings

Joel K Tailler, leader of a gang that robbed the Sonora railroad train last May and killed conductor Atkinson and fireman Forbes, was executed by Mexican authorities in Guaymas this morning after his conviction.

Noses Aria Joel. K. Tailler Sonora Atkinson Forbes Guaymas

Sheriff Hoxte Fatally Shot by Prisoner in Waterloo Jail

In Wavercy Louisiana, Sheriff Hoxte of Waterloo was shot in the head at seven pm by one of three horse thieves jailed awaiting trial. The attacker fired during supper entry, wounding all inmates before fleeing. A large posse pursues the suspect.

Wavercy Hoxte Waterloo

Postal Clerk Bitten by Rattlesnake in Titusville

Titusville Florida September 360 W Ill Adams a postal clerk stepped on a rattlesnake Saturday night the serpent sank its fangs into his leg He tied a handkerchief around the wound and went to a physician The wound was cupped poulticed and whisky used freely but the treatment failed and the poison ran its course leaving the man in great pain until death or until the poison finished its work.

Titusville Fla

Vernon News Editor and Sheriff Die in Shootout

In Repectier Louisiana Poole editor of the Vernon News confronted Sheriff McCalpin at the sheriff's office with a pistol saying now is the time to settle differences. Shots were exchanged and Poole died at once while McCalpin died later from bullet wounds in the abdomen.

Repectier A.C. Poole Vernon .News McCalpin Vernon Innis Poole

Butterworth Returns to Praise German Industry

About 2 000 people greeted Congressman Ben Butterworth in Washington on his return from Europe. He thanked the crowd and described German conditions as industrious, noting no squalor or weeds despite earlier tariff remarks. He said he has become more of a protectionist but found Germany lacking poverty.

Washington Ben Butterworth Europe Major Butterworth Germany

Editor Weat's Troubles

James J. West and Carles E. Graham ex editors of the Chicago Times were held to the criminal court in bonds of 5000 dollars each. The judge said evidence justified grand jury action though guilt not determined. They are charged with fraudulently over issuing stock of the Chicago Times company.

Chicago James J. West Carles E. Graham The Chicago Times Chicago Times Company

Mexico in Storm Aftermath and Tragic Incidents

City of Mexico reports the Bajio county storm waning with heavy damage to crops. second corn crop partly ruined and fields flooded causing over half a million in losses. A newsboy and a butcher dueled with knives. the butcher was killed. Three young ladies of Morela, after losing a gambling fortune, committed suicide.

City of Mexico Bajio County Morela

Cattle Shipment Debate at Interstate Hearing

The Interstate Commerce Commission opened hearings in Curiaco on September 30. The Inter-State Commerce Association challenges the Chicago and Alton for allegedly aiding a Kansas City cattle dealer syndicate with rebates in cattle shipments. The case was argued at length.

Curiaco Inter-State Commerce Commission Inter-State Commerce Association Chicago and Alton Kansas City el Ments

Hudson River Steamer City of Kingston Sold to Oregon Line

The Hudson steamer City of Kingston has been sold to Oregon Steam Navigation company of Portland Oregon for 135000 dollars. The vessel will be taken to Portland via Capellorn and the Straits of Magellan, as the buyer seeks more boats along the Hudson River.

Poughkeepsie City of Kingston Hudson Oregon Steam Navigation Company Portland Capellorn Magellan

Minister Ryan in City for Mexico policy talks

United States minister to Mexico Thomas Ryan arrived in this city this morning but could not be found this evening. It is understood he will return to this country to confer with Lanham Blaine and the president on the lead ore question and to determine the policy to be pursued by the United States.

Wasuixnoron Sept Thomas Ryan United States Mexico Lanemry Blaine

Absconding Treasurer Forces Resignation in Stark County

Cleveland news reports Jacob Zinta master, treasurer of Bethlehem township, Stark County. He resigned after being found $4,000 short and forging notes totaling $2,000. His father and relatives have met all obligations, and rumors say the young man has disappeared.

Cleveland, O Jacob Zintamaster Bethleham Township Stark County Ohio Zintsmaster

Sullivan's Nomination Rally Backing Sullivan in Fourth District

Boston reports a Democratic meeting of the fourth district supporting John L. Sullivan for Congress. Eulogistic speeches urged Sullivan to win the nomination at the end of Hon. J. O Neil's term.

Boston John L. Sullivan Chamion J. O Neil

Conspiracy Indictments Spread Across Multiple Figures

In New York a broad sweep of indictments targets Sheriff Flack Judge Monell Referee Meeks and other officials in the divorce case. Warrant service follows as authorities pursue alleged conspirators amid a justice case unfolding across several states.

New York Sheriff Flack

Million Blaze Wipes Out City Homes in Grand Haven

Hall reports a morning blaze in Grand Haven Michigan wiping out a large portion of the residence district. The Cutler house hotel and Dwight Cutler's residence along with Mrs. Slayton T A Parris George D Sanford Captain McCullom A S Kedsie and three churches were destroyed. About thirty houses burned with total loss estimated at half a million dollars.

Grand Haven Mich Cutler Michigan Dwight Cutler

Cattle Market Strong On Good Stock. Sheep Prices Mixed

Cmicaco reports Oct 1 cattle receipts 10 500 with overall market strength for quality stock and weakness for commons. Beeves 4.50 to 5.0, sleers 3.00 to 4.50, stockers and feeders 2.00 to 4.00, Texas cattle 1.55 to 2.90, western rangers 2.25 to 4.75. Sheep receipts 8 600. market slow and lower natives 3.3 to 4.3, western 3.50 to 4.30, Texas 3.00 to 4.15.

Cmicaco Texas Western Rangers Western

Cabinet to Meet Friday Amid No Early Session

Washington Oct 1 The president canceled today’s cabinet meeting but expects its Friday session as usual. Private Secretary Halford said no meeting is needed today. The secretary of state reports cholera outbreaks in Baghdad and along several Euphrates towns.

Wasuinctor Halford Bagdad Euphrates

Clare laborers form league over farm issues

In County Clare laborers protest farm owners who use the National League for profit and oppose workers. A meeting resolved to form a laborers league and seek power to elect representatives to local boards.

Dualis County Clare National League Laborers League

Yellow Jack on Board from Havana Voyage

The bark Jane Low, eight days overdue from Havana, reached New York on October 1. Reports claimed yellow fever aboard but were exaggerated. Sailor E Spardt fell ill seven days and allegedly jumped overboard. Two more sailors contracted fever but recovered.

Yellow Jack New York Jane Low Havana E. Spardt

Fire Destroys Cambria Buildings. $125,000 Loss

Fire swept through Cambria in San Luis Obispo County early this morning with little water and no effective fire service. Building after building burned before occupants could save contents. No lives were lost. Loss estimated at $125,000 with about $120,000 insured. Cause unknown.

San Luis Onispo Cala Cambria

Knights of Labor Leader Powellry says St Louis meeting routine

General Master Workman Powderly arrived in St Louis and said the executive board meeting was regular and not called to resolve any major misunderstandings. He had no information of any Powderly gathering by dissident knights or of any plans for such a meeting.

St. Louis Workman Powderly Knights of Labor

Trench Cave-In Buries Workers in Wisconsin

While working in a sewer trench in Wis on a October morning, several laborers were buried by a cave-in. Christian Schunning was recovered dead, Jacob his brother died, and Antoinine and Archie Taylor were injured. One more person is believed trapped under debris.

Bay Cramer Wis Christian Schunning Acob Antonine Archie Taylor

Eric Ware Schooner Capsizes En Route to Clear Creek

The schooner Eric Ware commanded by Captain Stafford capsized near Caperned and Lest on October 1 while sailing between here and Clear Creek. Five crew were drowned and the vessel lay aground for days before an extra crew attempted to refloat her.

Pour Rowan Eric Ware Stafford Here Clear Crock Mons Asslst

Republican Victory in Dakotas and Montana Contested

Washington dispatches report Republicans leading in North and South Dakota with Montana leaning Democratic as ballots are counted. Early returns show prohibition passing in South Dakota and minority representation defeated in North Dakota. Montana results unclear with concurrent statehood contests ongoing.

Four States Vote In Election Amid Prohibition Focus

St. Maur Oct 1 The four new states held elections today with full turnout. South Dakota and Washington favored Republicans in capitol fights while Montana shows near parity. Aberdeen schoolchildren marched to influence the prohibition amendment. In Dakota races, voters chose state and legislative officers two congressmen and judges and weighed the constitution on prohibition and minority representation. In Bismarck the tally shows Republicans leading Pierce for the Senate with 71 favorable votes. prohibition opposition prevails in eleven counties and the constitution carried nearly solidly.

St. Paul North South Dakota Montana Washington Statehood Eee Joir North Dakota St. Maur Capitol Aberdeen Dakotas Prohibition Pierce Ordway Dakota Bismarck Gilbert A. Pierce United States Senate Suve Wip

Montana Election Report Shows Democrats Near Victory

Helena and Stucena dispatches indicate strong Democrat turnout across Montana with early returns suggesting a statewide win for the Democratic ticket. Republicans lag, while Chateau county is seen as swing toward Toole, and governors and congressmen results remain unsettled with county and district forecasts split between parties.

Helena Mont Montana Chateau County Toole Powers Stucena Se Lodge Silver Dow Anaconda Butte Journal Republican Carter Mower Congress Hutte Deer Lodge

Washington's Election Update Points to Republican Victory

Tacoma reports strong signals for the Republican ticket led by Ferry for governor and Wilson for Congress. Indications show the statewide Republican majority nearing 4,000 with the legislature expected to follow a Republican course.

Washington Tacoma Ferry Republcan Wilson Congress

Women Vote Question Looms In Territorial Poll

In Walla Walla on Oct 1 women cast ballots at all precincts but their ballots were placed in separate boxes. The total vote excluding women was 1902 and 3162 votes will not be counted until daylight. Ninety women did vote while others were refused. The constitution’s ratification and capital location were debated.

Tr Iy Walla WaAtta Oet Rockford

Riots on Navassa Island Leave Four Officers Dead

Dr. Smith of Navassa Phosphate Company reports insurrectionary violence on Navassa Island. Officers Foster Fales Mahon and Shea were killed. Roby, the mine boss, and others survived by taking refuge on the British ship Forward. The riot included assaults, volleys, dynamite bombs, and a fatal knife attack. Negros remain in control of the island.

Baltimorer Oet Navassa Island Smith Navassa Phophate Company C. W. Roby Mine Boasj Dr. Smith Foster Joseph Fales Illiam Shea James Mahone

A Shot for the Neversink

Lonpox Oct 1 The dispute over the boat Neversink ends in bloodshed as Captain J W Lawler fires on harbor officers at Portsmouth after seizing the vessel from Black at Cherbourg and is jailed on attempted murder charges.

Lonpox J. W. Lawler Mr. Black Neversink Lawler Atlantic Black Cherbourg France Cowes Isle of Wight Portsmouth

National Silver Convention in St Louis Hears Address on Industry Welfare

The call and address committee met with Congressman Bland of the state and Colonel Egan of Colorado to discuss the silver question. The prepared address emphasizes agriculture and industrial welfare, noting competition with Indian labor in Europe and even New York markets.

St. Louis R. B. Bland Colonel Egan Colorado United States India Europe New York

Kwong Koy Kee Appeals Duty on Live Fish

The San Francisco collector appeals Kwong Koy Kee's claim that one barrel of live fish is fresh and for immediate consumption, seeking free of duty. The treasury department suggests the fish may be passed free if no contrary doubt exists, authorizing a refund of duty if the ruling stands.

Treasury Department San Francisco

Initial Rock Island railway claim settles in full

The estate of William A. Mulcahy filed for administration after last Tuesday's suburban accident in Curcaco and received $4,000 from the Rock Island railway, the maximum damages allowed by law for loss of life in a railroad accident. His father filed the administration claim. The railroad company paid the amount in full.

Curcaco Rock Island Railway William A. Mulcahy

Doulanger To Reside On Jersey Island Amid Finances

London dispatch says Doulanger will move to Jersey to cut costs as supporters of his personal fund stop funding. Rochefort plans to visit Egypt and spend winter there unless the French government grants an amnesty.

London Det Ittty Doulanger Isle of Jersey Rochefort Rochefort Egypt

Pleuro Pneumonia Reported in Cattle From Northwest Ports

Pleuro Pocumoula in Ragland Ottawa QuetteeInformation reports pleura pneumonia appearing among cattle imported from the northwest states. Dominion authorities tighten quarantine rules on the northwestern frontier.

Ragland Ottawa

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