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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1889
Page
6
A cartridge factory explosion near the docks of Antwerp kills hundreds and ignites vast fires. Russian petroleum warehouses burn as troops and relief workers aid amid smoke, collapsing cathedral windows, and widespread destruction. King Leopold expresses sympathy.
Epinsuran reports a colliery explosion at Penickwick ten miles from the city. Fifty miners killed and fourteen of sixty four workers were rescued from the disaster site yesterday.
Levi W. Naylor of Wisconsin is named post office inspector of money orders, transferring from the treasury. Today’s consular appointments include Joseph T. Mason at Mannheim, Bernard G. MacCauley at Managua, Aubrek Palmer at Dresden, John D. Dolittle at Bristol, Thomas Anderson to Bolivia, Edwin Dun to Japan, Arthur W. Barrett to Venezuela, and Willam R. Gardiner to Japan as second secretary.
Victoria BC reports schooner Lillie seized August 6 by the United States Revenue Cutter Rush for papers and 333 seal skins confiscated no prize crew placed and Lillie later sailed home. On the way down she met the Kate which had been ordered to heave to but wind hindered the cutter. Rush officials said seven schooners had already been seized.
Washington report previews a forthcoming secretary of war document noting desertions have fallen due to camp life changes and improved canteen systems. Secretary Proctor and the adjutant general’s staff oversee reforms aimed at soldier comfort and command interest.
A fire at S T Forbes saloon back of the saloon ignited early this morning and within two hours the entire business part of town was in ashes. Five blocks on both sides of Maine street burned to the ground with no loss of life. Estimated damage around Sitevongo.
Reports say a movement backed by English capitalists aims to form a major syndicate controlling Barnum and Bailey. The plan envisions a two million dollar investment to finance the enterprise.
A late night boxing event at Rowley's hall featured multiple short bouts including Collins versus Keefe in a draw and a $500 challenge by Colonel Beck. Ed Rothery and Rusty Evans fought two rounds while Pat Fallon teased Lindsay’s arrival, but Jimmie Lindsay did not appear. No arrests were reported.
Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe directors accept the resignation of President William B. Srrona and elect Allen Manuel as president and director to assume duties Monday. California company consolidations proceed, San Diego port status pursued, by laws amended to free the president from financial oversight. F E Peabody of Kidder, Peabody & Co. named director. Adjourned.
Mrs. Swinton and son Josuha Mann were brought to the Tombs court as Robert Ray Hamilton testified. Defendants pled guilty and sought exam ination. Hamilton, pale and tired, admitted long adulterous liaisons and suspicions of a plot to grab his money. He outlined money given to Mrs. Swinton.
A fight between three tramps and a Pennsylvania railroad freight train crew at Wells station near PrrrsuurG left brakeman Foster Cox dead and fellow brakeman Jesse Nichols seriously injured after being attacked with a revolver butt. the tramps fled before help arrived.
Washington September 6 The government suit against the Bell Telephone Company gains focus as a filing in the patent office names Senator Frank Jones John R Bartlett and Henry C Andrews as trustees and claims control of all rights once held by the People s Telephone Company The move signals a united front against Bell amid prior patent disputes centering on Daniel Dirawaugh s priority claim.
George Buck, believed resident of 314 Third Street, San Francisco, is reported missing. He was seen three days earlier entering a carriage factory, leaving a coat and valise. the valise held clothing and Louisiana lottery tickets. The coat included a pocketbook and a 299.56 check payable to Buck.
Deputy Marshal Nagle testified in federal court about the September incident in which Terry struck Justice Field twice in the dining room. Nagle said he drew his pistol after seeing Terry raise a fist and believed his life was in danger, firing two shots that felled Terry.
Prosecuting Attorney James Long charged Phillip Crimms and Fire Commissioner Martin Willey with offering to sell Judge Joachimson’s Kenny murder decision for one thousand dollars. Witnesses, including Kenny’s father and another relative, testified that ex Senator J N E Wilson said Crimms and Willey called him to secure a favorable ruling and promised influence with the grand jury. Crimms and Willey deny the charges as Judge Joachimson orders grand jury action.
Blanche Loy, a Caucasian, sues John Chinaman Loy in circuit court claiming cruelty and repeated assaults since their New York marriage on September 19. The couple moved to Chicago where Loy ran a Clark street laundry, allegedly choking and throwing his wife down stairs.
Advices from Honolulu report the British ship Espiegle annexed Humphreys island and Kierson island to the British Dominion. The Espiegle picked up twenty men from the wrecked Gariton at Humphreys, while attempting to land after Starbuck Island's vessel loss.
President Harrison accompanied by Postmaster General Wannamaker departed for Washington this morning. Before leaving Wannamaker’s Chestnut Hill home the president planted a chestnut tree and expected to return Saturday to spend Sunday at the capital.
The 25 year old Anna Mead of Binchamton N Y is believed to have leaped over Niagara Falls yesterday after leaving home Wednesday. A letter postmarked Niagara Falls and signed in her handwriting stated her intention to go over the falls to ensure her body might not be found.
Salt Lake City factions brace for a close mayoral race in February as Gentiles back George A Lowe and Mormons back Heber M Wells. August hints of cross voting push leaders to concessions and a hard campaign with organized clubs in every ward.
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 his appointment as minister to China, and more than 100 prominent citizens are expected to attend a nationwide Irish-American gathering.
Philadelphia defeated Cleveland 7 to 5 in Pwitapereuta. Boston beat Pittsburgh 4 to 0. New York lost to Indianapolis 5 to 4. Baltimore edged St. Louis 3 to 2. Columbus defeated Louisville 7 to 3.
Early this morning a fire at B. Q. Knowlton’s livery barn in Saur Laka destroyed twenty horses and about twenty buggies and carriages. The blaze spread quickly and there was no insurance on the barn or stock.
On authority of President Perkins the company faces insolvency soon amid irregularities in Treasurer Denison D. Dana's accounts. his whereabouts are unknown. The firm is capitalized at 400,000 dollars.
A maritime tragedy is reported as Rob inson and Captain Win, Short were drowned this morning while attempting to launch a life boat near Coury Ma. Sept. 6. Several others were with them but escaped the surf.
A collection of brief items notes deserters from Belle rophon in Quebec and a U S president returning from Philadelphia. Other reports include General Ward’s death in Massachusetts, pressure over a new trial for Ulanger, San Francisco mail contract continuation, Wissmann leading a punitive expedition in East Africa, juror hunt for Cronin case, Cardinal Manning meeting dock officials, a boxing match canceled by orders, and naval cadet admissions at a recent exam.
Citizens note strong attendance expected at the coming fair and urge local merchants to place their exhibits for maximum exposure. The piece stresses business benefits and community pride, encouraging active participation by exhibitors.
In New York and Atlantic City reports outline a conspiracy involving Joshua Mann and Mrs Swinton over a baby passed off as Robert Ray Hamiltons child. Mrs Hamilton denounces allies then confesses to writing notes and flushing out valuables from Nell cottage. The chain of evidence tightens as investigators link the midwife and a deceptive will to a larger plot.
London on September fifth reports a breakthrough as five wharfingers accept terms with the strikers. Work resumes at full capacity on their wharves while others gather ready to work. dockmen donate a day’s pay to relief. Australia contributes £4000 to aid the strikers.
Senator Vest states he has no more power than other members as committee chair. He notes sympathy in the cattle trade shifts between Kansas City Chicago and criticizes Armour's telegram directing his agent to force Schwab to stop killing cattle.
In dense fog on the East River near New York the steamer Providence of the Fall River line collided with Gerry's yacht Electric. The bowsprit tore away deck trim and interior panels on the Electric while damaging the Providence. No injuries were reported though several passengers fainted from the commotion.
Sheriff Martin sent out dispatches and telegraphed the direction the crooks were believed to have taken. No accurate description of the thieves is available.
Birks, Cornforth & Son, owners of Elbert and Loveland ranches, enter their highbred Galloways and Holstein cattle in the Cheyenne fair. Last Sunday Cornforth shipped a new lot of bulls cows and calves to the Loveland farm for a splendid exhibit of this class.
An unnamed man attempting to board the west bound train was thrown and his foot crushed by the baggage car. He was taken to Dr. Barkwell's office for dressing and later transferred to the city hospital for treatment.
Notice is published that James H. Grittin filed a claim for final proof in Cheyenne Wyoming. The final hearing is set before the clerk on October 1880. Witnesses named include Henry Z. Yoder Charlie F. Ru Frank Yoder and Philipp J. Yoder, all of Phillips, Wyoming.
Notice is given that John J Geelman has filed for final proof on Pre-emption D No 024 in Cheyenne Wyoming. The hearing before the Register and Receiver will be held September 27 1880 for the west half of section 33 and the east half of section 4 township range west. Witnesses: Mael Sparhawk Alexander Bowle Jean Grant William Booker.
Lard Office at Cheyenne Wyoming announces Frank H Connor has filed to make final proof for preemption claim No 5240 on land in section 8 and 4, township 21 north range 6 west. The proof is to be before the Register and Receiver at Cheyenne on September 25 1840. Witnesses named: Edward M Banks Alexander C Mcbougall William Hooker Frank Watt all of Chugwater Wyoming.
Unite STATES LAND OFFICE Cheyenne Wyoming announces that Robert W Ferguson of 42 Broadway New York has filed intention to make proof on his desert land claim No 8244 for the south line of section 6 in township 7 west of the 6th meridian before the Register and Receiver in Cheyenne on Tuesday September 24. Witnesses proving irrigation and reclamation include William Lucas Willard Car nter Alexander D Adamsen and John B Utersby all of Little Bear Wyoming.
Land Office records in Cheyenne Wyoming show George W Snow filing notice of intention to make final proof on his claim for section 2 township 10 north range 7 west. He lists witnesses Charles M McCarty Launc N Burd Albert W Bristol from Little Bear Wyoming and William F Heaford from Cheyenne.
Notice that a named settler will submit final proof to support his claim before the Register and Receiver at Cheyenne Wyoming on October 13. The notice names Andrew P. Wallis and Lewla NS Wilson of Pine. Evan E. Wilson is the register.
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