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Cheyenne Weekly Sun

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1889

Page

13

Perils of Royalty The Czar's Fearful Route to Berlin

Reports from Berlin say the czar will start for Berlin Tuesday, with Russian troops lining rails from Wirballen to Moscow and heavy police presence at Kiel and along the route. The czarina will join en route, and an interview with Prince Bismarck is planned despite fears of assassination.

Berlin Fredenborg Pottsdam Foreign Office Kiel Eugene Wirballen Moscow Copenhagen Kingsberg Count Schouvaloff Germany Bussia

Court actions shape pork market dispute between exchanges

In CuHiaco on October 5 the New York brokers and the Chicago board of trade clash as Broker Wallace files an affidavit claiming International Packing violated an injunction. Wallace had contracted for 250 barrels. despite the restraining order, the company offered delivery, then sold the park at auction after his refusal, and billed Wallace for margins.

CuHiaco New York Park Corner Chicago Board of Trade Wallace International Packing Company

Money Drift Strains New York Bank Reserves

The bank statement shows a specie decrease of 2 252 666 and reserves below 25 percent of deposits for the first time since 1855. Banks hold 16 618 000 less than required, driven by a west and south drain of funds with over six million shipped last week and similar outflow the prior week.

New York

Senate committee seeks settlement with Union Pacific

Chicago October 5 The senate committee to settle between the government and Pacific roads holds preliminary meetings to outline details. Senator Hearst says they aim to be reasonable and may arrange debt payment over twenty or fifty years. Roads will not be sacrificed, as traffic cannot be stopped for such claims.

Union Pacific Chicago Senate Committee Pacific Roads Hearst

Railroad and Meceiver in Kansas City Placed Under Receiver

The Interstate Rapid Transit company has been placed in receivership at the Metropolitan Trust of New York holding 800000 in bonds on which interest was not paid. Total indebtedness reaches 1,000,000. The line will continue operating as an elevated line serving Kansas City Missouri and Kansas City Kansas.

Railway Wreck Near Summit Shocks Passengers

A southbound freight on the Western New York and Pennsylvania railroad broke loose while climbing the summit four miles south of here this morning. It crashed into the following passenger train with terrific force. All passengers were bruised with some injuries serious but none fatal.

New York New York and Pennsylvania Railroad Here

Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Board Sees Major Meeting

The directors of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad met in session at noon in what is described as the most important meeting since its organization. A reorganization plan may not be given out before next week, according to reports.

Howpon Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad

Gilman P Robinson Fugitive Alumni Tied to University Shortage

Gilman P Robinson, son of ex President K Robinson of Brown University, is described as a collector and fugitive. He served as university register for several years and is linked to a known shortage. Authorities report two sets of books, one true and one false.

Paovipmner Gilman P. Robinson K. Robinson Brown University

Civil Service Inquiry Demands Thorough Probe

Civil Service Commissioner Lin urged a full, independent investigation into Campbell's papers and related transactions. He said past acts before May 1, when Governor Thompson and Roosevelt took office, were the only matters under review and no commission appointments violated civil service rules. He urged congressional action with a bipartisan tribunal and asserted no misconduct by the current administration.

Civil Service Lin Associated Wes Washington Efe Campbell Commission Oberly Lyman Roosevelt Messrs Edgerton Thompson Congress

Mexico Suffering From Cyclone At Carmen Island

A cyclone struck Carmen Island off Campeche on the fifteenth wrecking vessels in the harbor and destroying schooners sheltering at Quintille. The city reports losses around 100000 and expects total losses near a million as ruins are cleared and bodies recovered. News comes of widespread destruction in nearby towns with demolished houses and blighted crops.

City of Mexico Carmen Campechy Quintille Carman

Edison and Westinghouse Light Case Dismissed

Justice Bradley of the United States Supreme Court today dismissed the long running electric light case. The ruling holds that Edison had already achieved the fibrous carbon filament result before Saroyer Mann or Westinghouse, affecting the claimed priority of invention.

Pittsburo United States Court Today Bradley United States Supreme Court Westinghouse McKeesport Edison Electric Light Company Edison Saroyer, Mann

The Most Popular Princess and Mr Sala Tale

London correspondent of the Liverpool Mercury reports the Mar chioness of Lorne as the era’s most popular princess. A playful incident has her recognizing Mr Sala and recounting a palace encounter with a bemused courtier. The anecdote highlights royal charm and the celebrity of Mr Sala.

Lorne London Liverpool Mercury Mr. Sala Rome Voles Mir Sala Sav Lida Loulaw

Army pension tale of Col Rice and George Black

The New York Mail and Express notes Col James M. Rice of Indiana, once a lean recruit who grew to 250 pounds after service. A spent-ball wound left a minor scar two weeks, prompting a cautious counsel to avoid ad hoc pension claims.

Geo. Black New York Mail and Express James ML. Rice Indiana Ile

Colored School Children Statistics Revealed

Published statistics show the United States has 19,03 schools for colored children and 1,101,068 students are enrolled. The figures reflect segregation era schooling and highlight large disparities in access to education.

Rowuntly

International guests tour Pacific mills during Pan American Congress

The Boston based Pan American Congress delegates inspected Pacific cotton mills and Russell’s paper mills in Lowell, observing 8,000 workers. Foreign representatives discussed prices and terms with plant heads while Mexico and Costa Rica showed business interest. William E. Curtis manages press dispatches and tray plan for the expedition.

Pan American Congress Boston Lawrences Pacific Cotton Mills Russell Lowell International Congress Mexico Costa Rica William E. Curtis State Department Curtis Associated Press

Stagecoach robbers in Florence Arizona reported

Chief Post Office Inspector Rathbone received word that the Florence and Casagrande Arizona stage was robbed last Wednesday by two Mexicans. All mail was taken and officers are in pursuit. W A Baldwin of Pueblo Colorado arrested for using the mails for fraudulent purposes.

Washington Rathbone Florence and Casagrande Arizona W. A. Baldwin Pueblo Colorado

Mormon influx from Utah sparks polygamy concerns in Canada

Advices from the Canadian northwest report a large Mormon arrival near Lees Creek bringing plural wives as sisters, cousins and aunts. Dominion authorities vow to prosecute polygamy if proof is found. Stenhouse, BC member who resigned to join the Mormons, canvasses Alberta for a seat and pledges marriage reform and legalization of Mormonism.

Ottawa Ont Canadian Northwest Lees Creek Utah Territory Stenhouse British Columbia Alberta Dominion

Winter Hardship in Jousstons Pa Records Toll

October night cold deserts residents as relief funds miss their reach and clothing stock moves to the Red Cross for distribution. Typhoid fever cases rise at the hospital with many newcomers in town.

Jousstons Run Cross Society Red Cross

Murder by Mail Arrest of Drug Clerk William McDonald

Intense excitement followed the arrest of William McDonald a wholesale drug clerk for allegedly sending poisoned candy by mail causing the death of Mrs McRae a clergyman's wife The suspect is tied to prominent local families and the case draws wide attention.

Sr. Jons N. B William McDonald McRae McDonald

Republicans Sweep Montana Legislature Claims

The Herald reports Republicans have elected the full legislative ticket in Madison County and gained a member in Fergus County. A statewide senate tie is possible with a Republican house lead. Chairman Seligman disputes Toole’s governor win. Locke County will count this week, possibly settling the result unless a contest is filed.

Sr. Pain Pioneer Press Helena Montana The Herald Madison County Fergus County State Senate House Seligman Republican State Committee Toole Locke County

Priest Sentenced After Conviction in Whitaker Case

In Batman North Carolina Catholic priest Rather Boyle was convicted in superior court of criminal case and relation to Geneva Whitaker. The crime was committed last May and Boyle was sentenced to hang in November but granted an appeal to the supreme court.

Batman N.C Rather Boyle Casnure Geneva Whitaker Boyle Vbhe Supreme Court

Major Burke and the Bond Swindle Revealed in Loxpon

Ex Louisiana treasurer A Burke sailed from Liverpool to New York on the Youtonic but disembarked at Queenstown and returned to London. He reports telegrams from his London agent urging his return to tend negotiations of Central American and other properties. Burke sent his family on the Teutonic and says he will likely proceed back to the scene.

Major Burke Loxpon E. A. Burke Lousiana Liverpool New York

Louisiana Bond Swindle Probe Sees Attorney General Targeted

A political row over a bond swindle inquiry intensifies as Burk complains of no contact from Louisiana state officers. He accuses the attorney general and others directing the probe of political animosity and awaits a confrontation.

New York Burk Louisiana

Feud Violence in Lincoln County Flames After Family Clash

In Lincoln county two families the Bromfields and the Halls are locked in a bloody feud. Floyd Dingess a local figure was killed after quarrels with his wife and her brother. Alfred Bromfield killed a Hall brother and Bromfield was later wounded. Additional relatives die in the cycle of revenge as further shootings occur including Purvis Bromfield and Mrs. Bromfield. George Dingess was wounded in a later skirmish.

Bromfield Waylad Purvis Bromfield George Dingess

San Joaquin Grand Jury Names Nagle Case Political Deadlock

The San Joaquin county grand jury reports Deputy U S Marshal Nagle killed Judge Terry deliberately. It states state law cannot try the case as Nagle was removed by United States Circuit court process and thus no court has jurisdiction.

Stockrox Cal Grand Jury San Joaquin County United States Nagle Terry United States Circuit Court

New York Clinches National League Pennant

Cleveland’s 5 to 3 loss to New York seals the pennant for the Mets. New York fans celebrate in a special car bearing the banner The New Yorks Winners of the National League Pennant as the season ends with New York first, Boston second, Chicago third.

CreveLand Cleveland New York New Yorks Boston Chicago Enbadelphia Pittsburg Indianapolis Washington Pirrsavrs Galvin Bulletin Board Bennet Pittsburgh Sloosiers Young Keefe Will Senators Rusie Weckbecker Burlington Philadelphia

Electric flashes and world notes from October reports

News briefs from New York Boston Los Angeles Mexico Glasgow and Chicago recounting a creed debate at the Episcopal convention a Boston congress visit a wool workers strike a Yaqui Indian action in Sonora a window glass factory settlement a collision near Glasgow Blaine’s welcome remarks and a legal request in Chicago with Frank Woodruff’s murder case continuing to the next test date.

New York Episcopal Convention Boston American Congress Waltham Lospex Ciry Mexico Galveston Blaine Cathy Chiesco Oqets Frank Woodruff de Cronin

Notable Figures in Death and Politics Mix in State Events

Frances Hodgson Burnett was seriously ill after a cart accident while Admiral Porter’s health deteriorates amid quiet illness reports. Massachusetts Democratic and Republican state committees plan joint public meetings to discuss Governor Brackett and Russell as outlined in their platforms.

Frances Hodgson Burnett Admiral Porter Democratic State Committee of Massachusetts Republican State Committee Brackett and Russell

Knightly Army Parade Delights 20 000 Knights in Washington

Twenty thousand Knights Templar in grand parade through Washington with 50 000 visitors. President Harrison and Secretary Blaine greet the procession as 200 commands march past the capitol, led by Emminent-Sir Myron M. Parker and the marine band. The review ends around 3:30 with a later disbanding.

Wasainatos Pennsylvania Avenue Harrison Capitol Fifteenth Street Myron M. Parker Washington Commandries Marine Band Blaine

Toole Conceded Victory in Montana Race with Large Margin

KeLena Oct 8 The election returns show Joseph K. Toole Democrat leading by about 300 in a statewide count with Carter Republican ahead for Congress by 1,000. Democrats claim the legislature by seven. Republicans dispute, alleging fraud in Silver Bow and Deer Lodge. Officials canvass today and final totals may be known this evening.

KeLena Mont Joseph K. Toole Oo. Carter Congress K&l Silver Bow Deer Lodge Senate House

Lottery Scheme Squelched in Denver Arrests

Denver report states K C Johnson and F H W Boyd were arrested by Post Office Inspector Patterson for sending lottery tickets via mail under Denver State Lottery Co. The scheme offered 7500 dollar top prize with 3134 prizes totaling 26370 dollars. Tickets cost 50 cents. buyers sent funds to F K Ross Co or EB W H Boyd with prizes through San Francisco or Denver banks. First drawing set for Oct 15. both men posted bail with Johnson denying involvement and claiming only paid by Boyd.

Denver Colo K. C. Johnson F. H W. Boyd Post Office FC. Patterson F. K. Ross and Co Johnson Denver State Lottery Company Brazee Finn Boyd

Police Officer Shoots Man in Front of St Kern’s Saloon

Det. 8 Light Police man D C Sargeant fatally shoots Henry Lambert at the rear of St Kern’s saloon. Sargeant surrenders to the sheriff claiming self defense after two shots pierce Lambert’s left chest. The incident unfolds this evening as investigators begin to outline motive and sequence.

Deranco Cole D. C. Sargeant Henry Lambert Sargeant St Kern's Lambert Ikea

Supreme Court To Hear All Adverse References In Open Court

In a city meeting attended by all judges, it was decided that there will be no references or actions for absolute discretion. Such cases will be declared in open court at the April term.

New York Supreme Court

Louisiana’s Hand Pound New Ontoans

The grand jury reported to the court that of missing constitutional bonds $353 400 had been recovered A statement by the attorney general says that only Spoor remains missing The impression is that all will be recovered

Louisiana Grant

National Grange Session Set for Sacramento

The twenty third session of the National Grange will meet in Sacramento on November 13, seen as the most important in years. Secretary John Trimble criticizes President Harrison for appointing Governor Rusk as secretary of agriculture, saying the farming community was ignored and a nonfarmer led the department. The Grange previously avoided politics but now plans to push for candidates favoring grange interests, across party lines.

Washinetox National Grange Sacramento Cala Johon Trimble Grange Carrison Rusk Trimble Department of Agriculture J. A. Brigham Rolsey Maine J. J. Woodman Michigan Harrison Mem

Colorado Short Line Railway Incorporation Formed

Articles of incorporation for the Colorado Short Line Railway company with 3.6 million dollars capital were filed. The line would start near the Rio Grande road east of Denver, run southwest through Buena Vista and Grand Junction to Salt Lake City, then west through Utah and Nevada to Elko on the Central Pacific. Directors include S. F. Smith PF Ko Wood E O Wolcott R F Briggs A F Hughes and D H Moffat.

Denver Colo Colorado Short Line Railway Company Rio Grande Road Buena Vista Grand Junction Salt Lake City Utah Nevada Elko Central Pacific S. F. Smith Ko Wood E. O. Wolcott R.F. Briggs A. F. Hughes DH. Moffat

Missionary Leaders Urge Native Clergy At Episcopal Meet

At the United States Episcopal conference Rev. Robt Shawlock, a 15 year China missionary, urged native missionaries as the path to converting Asians. Missionary Bishop Talbot of Wyoming and Idaho discussed diocesan needs for funds and personnel. The board adjourned to honor Bishop Vail of Kansas City who died en route to the convention.

New York United States Episcopal Conference Robt. Shawlock China India Talbot Wyoming Idaho Vail Kansas City Burn Maur

General Chalmers Withdraws From Mississippi Governor Race

A World dispatch from Jackson reports General James R. Chalmers has withdrawn from the Mississippi governor race citing failed access to white voters and closed courthouses. Judge Fraser also withdraws as attorney general nominee, with confirmation of their exits and Chalmers alleging his canvass would provoke killings of negroes.

Chalmers New York Jackson Miss James R. Chalmers Republican Executive Committee Hhe Court House Fraser Judife Frazee Mississippi

Christian Fellowship Guild Opens for Chinese Aid

The guild for the benefit of the Chinese under St Bartholomew's Episcopal church opened last evening with Dr. Green presiding. Bishop Potter and Avcly Deacon Mackay Smith spoke as the aims were explained to extend Christian fellowship and teach Americans to show proper consideration. Rooms are large and open day and evening for members and friends.

New York Qet. S Guild St. Bartholmew's Episcopal Church Green Potter Avcly Mackay Smith

Tragic family murder suicide aftermath shocks town

A distressed man fatally shot his mother while she slept then slit his own throat after leaving a note claiming he was tired of life. The tragedy followed by self inflicted wounds ends with both dying and neighbors left to mourn.

Berrate Orrie Mary King Deris

Canada Invited to All American Conference

In a disputed report the United States cannot hold rural coalitions with Canada. The issue centers on Canada’s dependence on Great Britain and its potential impact on invited participation.

Cycawa Met Swater Canada United States

Unclear OCR sports update from Columbus game

Fragmentary report notes a Columbus game influenced by the arrival of an Athletic club. Names and details are garbled, with several place and team references unreadable.

Coreaues Columbus Yiyo

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