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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1889
Page
7
Reports from Washington note a terrifically deadly railroad accident in a Chicago suburb where five individuals were roasted alive by scalding steam. The incident follows other national news as European journals voice alarm over American nation conference implications.
A frightful wreck near B seventeenth street as passenger train No. 57 from the main depot at 5:35 p.m. to Blue Island is struck by a fast freight at Lake Shore and Panhandle crossing. Four dead bodies recovered within thirty minutes, many passengers from Washington Heights and Morgan Park. Engineer Thornbley accused of criminal carelessness. he and fireman fled, the engineer missing.
The Denver police chief Farley and top detectives deny sensational reports linking Frank Pine to the National Bank of Denver robbery. Pine was ill in Minneapolis when the crime occurred, though he faced previous arrest in a Kansas City hotel swindle. He is reported near death with spleen enlargement.
Graveseay Sept 24 Fully 1 000 people attended the day’s highlight the first special race featuring Kingston ridden by Murphy as he won by a length over Raceland August Belmont’s Raceland led early then Kingston overtook on the final stretch with Los Angeles and Jenny among the contenders The pace was slow early and grew tighter in the final fractions as Barnes urged his horse to close the gap.
McLaughlin and Maur faced Kingston in a tense battle as Ge Facer challenged. Ingston surged in the final furlong to win by a length amid wild excitement, posting a time of 2 06 1/2, a half second faster than the record.
The French warships Arethuse and Roland reached New York yesterday while the Baltimore Sugar Refining Company with a capital of 1,000,000 was organized in Baltimore. A 44 mile per hour cyclone near the Alabama coast was forecast to reach New Jersey waters bringing heavy rains across the middle states. Paris republican journals celebrate Sundays elections and expect stronger second ballots. Perry’s defeat is lamented though his absence from the chamber is hoped temporary.
Chicago reports a long-standing Cronin murder clue involving Wm Berger. Police Captain Schuttler dismisses the revived story as old and doubtful, noting only a few Irishmen still insist on its significance and that there was uncertainty about who accompanied Rourk and Woodruff the night Cronin died.
In New York on September 24 bankers and railroad presidents visited the Chase National Bank to view a 500 pound brick of gold from the Montana national bank in Helena. The gift was transported free by the United States Express Company. The object was cast to symbolize $100,000 in bulk with an assay value about $34,629 above that figure.
A group of Spanish American delegates arrived in New York on the City of Paris for an upcoming international congress. Attaches and secretaries include Dr Juanto Castellanos and Dr Joaquin Armenta Rossi from Salvador, Samuel Valdicoso, Senor Juan Francisco Villardi from Bolivia, Alcibiades Valaide Mariano Velaide and Geronimo Zelaya from Honduras, E C Fillos, ex Minister Roberts from Chili, and Julio M Foster of Santiago Chile.
In Quebec on September 23 laborers in landslide ruins freed 72 year old Joseph Kemp after 48 hours burial. He spoke after extraction as stimulants were given and hope remained. Soon after, the mutilated body of 72 year old Mrs O Dowd was recovered. The coroner opened an inquest into the 48 deaths.
Report from St Petersburg claims a dynamite blast near Peterhoff station wrecked the area and killed the railway signalman just before the czar left for Copenhagen. Authorities believe the timing aimed to strike as the czar passed but occurred earlier.
J W Luster of Tennessee is released from confinement in Panama City after being held on suspicion of killing Mexican Cevallos in Panama. Evidence shows Cevallos threatened Luster publicly and followed him for days, while twenty six residents testified Cevallos was dangerous.
In Clyde this morning the mutilated remains of a man were found on the prairie. The body lay in sections with the head severed and organs removed, limbs scattered nearby. Investigators consider the fragments may have come from a dissecting table.
A published directory from Johnstown lists a bone loss record with an estimated drowned count of thirty five hundred. An extraction today recovered only bones, leaving little more than skeletal remains and an incomplete figure for a child’s remains.
The Santa Fe northbound train near Crowley, Louisiana, was boarded by five robbers who seized about $10,000 in bags and searched the express car. A Mobile & Ohio southbound train near Buckatunna, Mississippi, was held up by disguised gunmen. $3,000 in cash was taken plus a pouch of registered mail, while $70,000 in government funds was overlooked. The gang leader is believed to be Rube Burrows, with a pursuing posse in motion.
The Massachusetts Republican state convention opened in Boston with Ex-Governor Robinson named permanent chairman. The platform lauds the party’s return to power and treasury policy, pledges to curb patronage, backs tariff reform, farmers protection, military strength, and funds for steamship lines. G. A. Bracket nominated for governor.
Rumor from Sept 25 indicates K E Linahan of this city is the probable successor to the late Mr. Tenzalin as president of the Chicago Burlington and Northern Railroad. Linahan headed several southern transportation ventures and helped promote the Burlington and Northern project.
The Republican state convention at Sanatona New York convened in the afternoon with Chauncey M. Depew named chairman. After several rounds of cheers he delivered an address as the audience maintained quiet after the opening.
Attendees at the convention show approval as Depew cites Blaine's influence on South American commerce and U S foreign policy. Rumors of Republican dissension in the state prompt cheers as Miller and Hiscock remain impassive while talk turns to liquor traffic control. A 3 30 recess is announced.
In Chicago Sept 25 Seth Twombley engineer of the freight engine that crashed into a suburban Rock Island train fled from a mob but was arrested next morning. He is son of the road's master mechanic and known for heavy drinking though others say he was sober. He claims he saw neither the suburban train nor the semaphore red light.
Crameston West Virginia September 25 The city trembles as an unknown arsonist starts multiple fires and a four fires blaze by noon The fire department runs four alarms by three o clock Vigilantes with Winchester rifles patrol the streets and seek suspects The Hatfield McCoy feud is rumored to be linked and several residents have been arrested as authorities pursue the incendiary
W T Seatrime reports J J Heffernan denies involvement in the Cronin murder. Heffernan, a Seattle longshoreman formerly of Oakland, says he did not know of the case and had only been framed by a reporter during a brief Oakland visit, then sailed for Seattle.
Major Warner of Missouri, after initial hesitation and a telegram today, declines the president’s offer to become commissioner of pensions. He cites existing business engagements and firm resolve to adhere to his prior decision, making the letter public.
A fatal accident at 6 am in Greeley Colorado involved Mr. and Mrs. B H Gale and their niece Miss Gleason who were struck by a fast Cheyenne freight while crossing Seventh street. Miss Gleason died, Mrs. Gale was unconscious, and Mr. Gale was badly shaken but survived.
The Hankers of the United States in Kansas City host the largest American bankers convention yet with about 1,000 delegates from across the country. President Parsons delivered the opening address after initial welcome speeches.
A city teacher named Sause died by suicide today in Orissa. His wife, driven to despair, killed their five children and hurled their bodies from a third story window before plunging to the ground herself. The incident left the family shattered and a community in shock.
Early today a mob seized Sol Purnell from the Winona jail and hanged him to a railroad trestle. Purnell, a Black man, was accused of assaulting a prominent citizen's one year old daughter. He had confessed.
A cyclone sweeps the New Jersey coast with heavy winds and high surf. Forecasters warn of extensive damage at tonight's high tide and urge seaside residents to seek shelter and secure property.
At Carnegie Edgar Thomas steel works Brad dock furnace C burst open sending molten metal over the base. Captain Jones, general manager, was heavily burned along with Michael Quinn and Jone Mokoke. Ned Quinn and several other workers were seriously injured in the incident. Captain Jones is a well known figure in iron and steel circles.
A Boston dispatch reports the Farmers' Loan and Trust company of Anthony Kansas collapsed after failed recovery efforts and loss of funds. The firm originated with 500000 but now holds 300000 in mortgages mainly on farms in Kansas Nebraska Colorado and Dakota. Eastern directors quit the venture and stockholders face 225000 in back interest with only 1000 in the treasury and 190000 in tax certificates likely worthless. An agent found most mortgaged property worthless.
In Davin’ Death Trixipan two men return with the dead body of Joe Davis now in Sepis undertakers. Davis was arrested last summer for living with another man's wife and released on bond. The woman involved was jailed but released on her father's bond. Davis and his companion had fled to Sun Flower bottoms. Gregory and Oldham report physicians say poison caused his death. Coroner Walker investigates amid mountain fever claims.
Minister Phelps presented credentials to the emperor Bunir and after formal remarks the exchange extended. Phelps and Count Herbert Dismarck missed their return train to Berlin. Tonight Count Herbert Bismarck hosted a dinner for Phelps with principal attaches of the U S legation and foreign diplomats.
The grand jury in New York has prepared five indictments against James A. Flack and others connected to the Flack divorce scandal. Indictments name James A. Flack sheriff William L. Flack Joseph Meeks Amhrose Merrell Sarah Berry alias Susant Reynolds alias Mrs Raymond and Mrs James A. Flack No.2. Charges include conspiracy in the divorce case and perjury. Judge Beck staver’s handling is reportedly condemned.
Washington reports on the pension department investigation by Ewing Campbell and Brace show case by case scrutiny. Deputy Commissioner Hiram Smith Jr is accused of receiving over 6000 dollars in rerating funds, with questions raised about returning 4000. Secretary Noble and Kaw question Smith. Squires is singled out for special handling of cases.
The report accuses Commissioner Tanner of lax control as his private secretary forged documents using his stamp. Deputy Commissioner Smith is named as having taken the largest sum and remains in office. Several officials were discharged by Secretary Noble, while others facing the inquiry are still serving and may leave soon.
A Rio Grande train jumped the track near Red Cliff Colorado at a sharp curve after a ten ton rock toppled from the mountain. Engineer Sam Dougan dislocated shoulder. fireman Harry C. Newell suffered internal injuries. Mail clerk G M McAdams badly cut hand. Engine and mail car burned, passengers moved to a special car, wounded men taken to Leadville. Work crews clear wreckage and plan repairs tonight.
Telegraphic items report poetess Elza Cook died today in Wimbledon where she had lived in seclusion for years. Born in 1518, her death follows a long withdrawal from public life.
The President in Maryland. Cumberslanp Md Sept 25 President Harrison left Deer Park at 10 30 this morning accompanied by the centennial reception committee. He reached Cumberland at 12 20 and was met by a regiment of Maryland national guards. The president was loudly cheered as he was driven along the streets to the court house square where he reviewed the military and civic parade. The city was wally decorated.
A boiler at the Pritt Brothers saw mill exploded, killing John Pritt Oliver Ross David Ross and David Baker all locally known young men. Two Brant brothers were badly injured but may recover. The mill was totally wrecked.
The twenty second annual reunion of the Army of the Tennessee began this morning in Cincinnati with members forming at nine oclock and marching to College Hall where a business meeting was held, led by Generals Sherman Howard and Dodge.
The Dorchester branch of the British American association resolves that no British American can vote for Brackett in this campaign and remain true to association principles. The action cites Brackett's alleged refusal to attend the queen’s jubilee banquet and later speech at a land league event.
Sidney Dillon visits Omaha to meet President Dodge as reports claim talks to sell the Fort Worth road to Union Pacific will be completed at the October Union Pacific directors meeting.
The body of Rich ad Maybury was found under the landslide debris. Fourteen wounded victims show signs of recovery, and the number of bodies recovered today reaches forty four as efforts continue to locate more. That young Pemberton remains unaccounted for.
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