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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1889
Page
13
Explosion and fire at a cartridge factory near the docks in Antwerp cause massive property damage. The disaster floods the area with smoke, endangering ships and surrounding warehouses as authorities, troops, and aid workers combat the blaze. death toll and injuries rise with estimates ranging up to 200 dead and 1000 wounded.
Epinsuran Sept 6 reports a colliery explosion at Penickwick ten miles from the city killed fifty miners. Only fourteen of sixty four workers were rescued, leaving a large number unaccounted for and prompting a major search.
Levi W. Nay lor of Wisconsin named post office inspector of money orders by transfer from the treasury. New consuls appointed today include Joseph T. Mason of Virginia at Mannheim, Bernard G. MacCauley of New York at Managua, Aubrek Palmer of DC at Dresden, John D. Dolittle of Texas at Bristol, Thomas Anderson of Ohio as minister resident and consul-general to Bolivia, Edwin Dun secretary of the US legation to Japan, Arthur W. Barrett of Massachusetts secretary of the US legation Venezuela, and Willam R. Gardiner of Indiana as second secretary of the legation to Japan.
A Victoria B C dispatch says the schooner Lillie arrived in port after being boarded by the United States Revenue Cutter Rush on August 6. The ship was searched, 333 seal skins were confiscated, and she was ordered to Sitka but no prize crew was placed aboard. On the return voyage she met the Kate which had been hailed to heave to, and the Rush noted that seven schooners had already been seized.
In Washington on September 6 the forthcoming secretary of war report will address desertion trends. Secretary Proctor and the adjutant general’s staff have pushed camp and barrack life changes to boost soldier comfort and morale, including consolidating mess and canteen systems. The reforms have reduced desertion rates where tried.
A blaze near S T Forbes saloon in Linkvutth Oregon started early morning. In two hours the business section along Maine street covering five blocks on each side burned to the ground. No deaths reported. Estimated losses run into thousands.
A movement is reported to unite the large dime musum syndicate with Barnum and Bailey as controlling power. English capitalists are to furnish the funds, believed to total two million dollars.
Last night in Rowley’s hall South Omaha a string of noisy bouts entertained the crowd. Frank Collins and Buck Keefe drew in a beer round, colonel Beck offered 500 to beat any man in hop skip jump, while Art Rothery and a self-styled St Paul fighter clashed until help was begged. Pat Fallon touted Lindsay’s arrival but the famed fighter never appeared. Several high stake challenges arose then peace settled the noisy scene with no arrests.
Boston Sept. 6 At a meeting of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad directors a communication announced the resignation of the president and director William B. Scrona with duties to end by the next board meeting Allen Manuel was elected director and president to assume Monday California company consents to consolidation and San Diego declared a port for in bond transport to match San Francisco by- laws amended to shift financial duties from the president F E Peabody of Kidder Peabody & Co was elected director Adjourned
Mrs Swinton and her son Josuha Mann faced the Tombs court after Robert Ray Hamilton pressed charges for second degree larceny. Hamilton, pale and cautious, testified to financial handovers and a suspected June conspiracy to drain his funds. He claimed Eva Mann was his former partner, with a child born in his name.
At Wells station on the Pennsylvania railroad three tramps fought with a freight crew. Foster Cox was fatally shot and Jesse Nichols was seriously injured while attempting to help him. the tramps fled before aid arrived.
The United States government suit against the Bell Telephone company takes a clearer form. A patent office paper shows Senator Frank Jones John R Bartlett and Henry C Andrews named as trustees with absolute control of all rights once held by the People’s Telephone company. The case centers on priority of Daniel Diraugh’s patent.
George Buck, believed to reside at 314 Third Street, is reported missing from San Francisco. He left a carriage factory three days ago after leaving a coat and valise. the valise held clothing and Louisiana lottery tickets, the coat a pocketbook and a 299.56 check payable to Buck. Police suspect foul play.
Deputy Marshal Nagle testified in San Francisco that during the Lathrop dining room incident he confronted Judge Terry as he advanced on Justice Field. Nagle said Terry attacked, he fired twice, and Terry collapsed, fearing for his life and describing Terry as a giant with a knife.
In San Francisco police court Prosecuting Attorney James Long charged Phillip Crimms and Fire Commissioner Martin Willey with offering to buy Judge Joachimson’s Kenny murder decision for 1000 dollars. The Kenny family testified, ex-Senator J N E Wilson said Crimms and Willey offered to influence the ruling and Grand Jury action. Crimms and Willey denied the accusations.
Blanche Loy, a white woman, sues John Chinaman Loy in circuit court for cruelty and assault after marrying in New York on September 19. They moved to Chicago where Loy ran a Clark Street laundry and allegedly beat and choked her before assaulting her in the home. This case marks a noted instance of cross cultural marriage tensions in the era.
Advices from Honolulu report the Espiegle returned August 28 after a month abroad and annexed Humphreys and Kierson islands to the British Dominion. The two islands lie twenty miles apart on a proposed trans-Pacific cable route. The Espiegle picked up twenty men from the wrecked Gariton near Starbuck Island, whose captain and eight crew are missing after abandoning the vessel.
President Harrison and Postmaster General Wannamaker traveled to Washington this morning. Before departure Wannamaker’s Chestnut Hill home, the president planted a chestnut tree and planned to return Saturday and stay Sunday.
A 25 year old woman from Binchamton New York identified as Anna Mead is believed to have leaped to her death at Niagara Falls after abandoning her home. A letter postmarked Niagara Falls and handwriting matching the missing girl were found, noting intention to go over the falls with no one to blame but herself. She had recently visited the falls and showed unusual fascination.
Salt Lake City observers expect a tight February mayoral contest between Mormon and Gentile factions. Heber M Wells, popular city recorder, is seen as a strong Mormon candidate while Gentiles favor George A Lowe of Denver. Both camps have organized wards and plan a vigorous campaign.
The Emmett association of Milford will host a reception for Governor Thayer of Nebraska next Monday evening in Ballingham. The event honors his defense of patriot Egan during the ministerial appointment to Chill. Over 100 prominent citizens and all Irish-American Milford members are invited.
League games report Philadelphia defeated Cleveland 7 to 5 while New York lost to Indianapolis 5 to 4. Baltimore beat St Louis 3 to 2 and Columbus defeated Louisville 7 to 3.
Early this morning a fire swept through B. Q. Knowlton’s livery barn. The flames spread rapidly and twenty horses perished. About twenty buggies and carriages were lost. No insurance covered the barn or stock.
President Perkins states the Douglas Axe company may go insolvent soon amid irregularities in Treasurer Denison D. Dana’s accounts. Dana’s whereabouts are unknown. The firm is capitalized at 400000 dollars.
Five men attempted to launch a life boat in rough surf at Oc Maund Dock. Rob inson and Captain Win, Short were drowned this morning. Several others escaped. The event followed a failed launch amid hazardous sea conditions.
A compilation of brief dispatches lists deserters from Bellerophon at Quebec. President returns to Washington from Philadelphia. General Ward dies in Massachusetts. Paris government silent on Ulanger trial. San Francisco mail contract extended. Wissmann leads troops toward Nipwarwa. jurors sought in Cronin case. Manning and other officials meet dock and shipping leaders. Conley Cardiff fight canceled by order. cadets Uppman and Berry admitted to the Naval Academy.
The article notes excitement for an upcoming fair with large expected attendance. It urges local merchants to prepare mine exhibits and place them before the public to gain business advantage and boost community pride.
New York and Atlantic City detail a scheme to palm off a baby as Robert Ray Hamilton’s child. Joshua Mann and Mrs. Swinton are charged as co-conspirators. Hamilton’s marriage may be void, and evidence links a midwife, a will, and a custody dispute to a wider plot.
London readers report a breakthrough as five wharfingers accept workers terms. Wharf activity resumes at full capacity while crowds at other wharves prepare to return to work. Strikers donate one day's pay to relief. John Burns calls the move a crushing blow to dock companies as Australia contributes £4000 to aid the strikers.
Senator Vest says as committee chair he has no more power than other members and notes sympathy in cattle trade leans toward Chicago. He mentions Armour's telegram to his agent ordering Schwab to quit killing cattle, though Schwab is not Armour's agent.
Dense fog in East River, New York, this morning caused the Fall River line steamer Providence to collide with Gerry's yacht Electric. The bowsprit tore into the Providence near the wheelhouse, damaging the middle deck and exposing interiors. No injuries reported, but passengers were startled and several ladies fainted.
Sheriff Martin issued a dispatch yesterday describing the crooks expected direction of travel after a shoe theft. No accurate description of the thieves is available.
Birks, Cornforth & Son, ranch owners at Elbert and Loveland, will compete for top honors with their highbred Galloways and Holstein cattle. Last Sunday Cornforth shipped a new lot of bulls cows heifers and bull calves to his Loveland farm for the show.
An unnamed man attempting to board the west bound train on the baggage car fell and had his foot crushed. He received first aid from Dr. Barkwell and was later moved to the city hospital for treatment.
Notice is given that James H. Grittin has filed final proof for his land claim in Wyoming. The testimony before the receiver in Cheyenne on October 1880 will include witnesses Henry Z Yoder Charlie F Ru Frank Yoder and Philipp J Yoder, all of Phillips Wyoming.
Land Office notice states settler John J Geelman has filed final proof for Pre-emption D No 024 on land in section 33 and 4, township range west. He will prove residence and cultivation before the Register at Cheyenne Wyoming on Sept 27 1880. Witnesses named: Mahl Sparhawk Alexander Bowle June Grant William Booker of Cheyenne and Chugwater Wyoming. Wilson Register.
Lard Office at Cheyenne Wyoming announces that Frank H Connor has fled notice of his intention to make final proof for pre emption claim No 5240. The proof will be made before the Register and Receiver at Cheyenne on September 25 1840. Names connected include Edward M Banks Alexander C Mcbougall William Hooker and Frank Watt all of Chugwater Wyoming.
United States Land Office Cheyenne Wyoming announces Robert W Ferguson of 42 Broadway New York filed intent to prove desert land claim 8244 in section 6 township 7 west to irrigation and reclamation. Witnesses William Lucas Willard Carpenter Alexander D Anderson John B Utersby of Little Bear Wyoming listed for Sept 24 before the register Edgar W II.
The land office at Cheyenne Wyoming lists George W Snow as a named settler filing notice of intention to make final proof for a land claim in Section 2 Township 10 North Range 7 West. Witnesses named to disprove the claim include Charles M McCarty Launc N Burd Albert W Bristol William F Heaford, all from Wyoming towns.
Notice is given that a settler has filed to make final proof to support his claim. The proof will be before the Register and Receiver at Cheyenne Wyoming on October 13. Names listed include Charles J. Groes and Andrew P. Wallis with others from Pineville Wyoming. Evan E. Wilson, Register.
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