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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1889
Page
7
The four men appeared before the Chicago Senate Investigating Committee and again refused to comply with subpoenas or testify before Senator West.
A dispute over a bill led a dancer to clash with a tailor. The tailor pressed for payment while the dancer kicked him, and a warrant was sworn. The case will be heard before Justice Lyon.
In a Sept. 4 report from Deer Park Maryland President Harrison and his wife departed for Washington. Other items note Mrs Swinton and her son Joshua Hamilton being arranged and remanded in New York, and a Dervish defeat near Suakim with heavy losses on both sides.
A Greenwood report says about 160 armed negroes encamped near Minter City. Four ring leaders Adolph Horton Scott Morris M J Dial and Jack Dial were killed resisting arrest. Thomas Allen and Cromwell remain at large while whites seek to bring them to justice.
During a White House stay the president saw Secretary Tracey Attorney General Miller and Assistant Secretary Batcheller to gauge departmental business. No formal appointments were made. Moments before four, the party left by carriage for the Baltimore and Ohio station to catch the train to Philadelphia.
A crowd of 20 000 watched Chaos win the Chaos Futurity at Shersiekan Bay by a neck over St Carlo with Sinaloa close behind. Chips owned by W L Scott took the $60 000 purse for his owner W L Scott. favorite St Carlo settled for second after a tense stretch drive. Santiago and Marie Lovell led early, with Chaos advancing to the lead midrace and holding on after two false starts among 23 starters.
An official report dated August 24 describes Deputy Marshal Nagle’s brave intervention at Lathrop when D S Terry attacked Justice Field. The account asserts only seconds stood between Field’s life and a fatal shot, thanks to Nagle’s decisive action and warns against claims that he was a killer. The packet includes exhibits from contempt proceedings and Sawyer’s statements on the train incident.
In May Port an explosion detonated a twenty five pound dynamite charge carried by two men, R. T. Moore and a man named Howell. Both were blown apart, with Moore's leg the only part recovered. Engineer Dunn, son of the lighter operator, was grievously shaken, and wreckage included demolished jetty lighter machinery and torn clothing.
Denver August 5 report says Frank Genessy a Union Pacific brakeman was killed near Greeley when he fell under a moving train. Police suspect four tramps seeking revenge after a shooting incident on the same train last Friday. one tramp James Carroll was wounded and detained for investigation.
Cuienco Sept 4 reports a heated senatorial inquiry into the dressed beef and transport trades. Witnesses Armour Morris Swift refuse to testify. Armour cites bias against dressed beef. A telegram quoted by Senator West is read. investigation adjourned amid denials from Peters & Co. and Swift Packing Co. about import duties.
Pain Sept 4 reports in Pierre South Dakota that a third arson attempt in a week has caused great excitement though little damage. North Dakota and surrounding areas felt a severe storm with Grand Forks noting a powerful electrical wind storm within about 100 miles.
Sept 4 Peculiar accident delays the limited train from the east between Philadelphia and Harrisburg as roof rubber casing overheats and catches fire on forward coaches. Fire is quickly extinguished but prompts railroad officials to rethink safety measures.
A cablegram to the navy department announces the Galena under Commander Summer arriving at St Nicholas Ville Haiti. Admiral Gheraldi of the corsage is also present at St Nicholas Ville. It is probable the Kearsage will come forth.
Circus of mischief at the Chicago opera house ends in a disagreement during a summer spectacle. Mlle Qualits, renowned danseuse Cicada, clashes over tights she had taken for cleaning. The incident disrupts the performance and sparks a brawl among staff and performers.
Denver on September 4 reports the Santa Fe convention completing permanent organization and appointing eleven standing committees. Each committee will have five members covering legislative executive judicial elective franchise education congressional requirements taxation public institutions and buildings corporations revision and enrollment preamble bill of rights schedule miscellaneous topics and one member from each court on apportionment.
Heavy floods spread through Tetecala Morelos as water rises and lives are lost. Residents flee Tampico amid growing floods with destitution and hunger reported. An appeal for help has been issued as relief efforts begin. Rail service notes Manzanillo to Colima completed yesterday.
The secretary of the navy informs the Columbia Iron Works of Baltimore to paint and ready the gun boat Petrel for final inspection, signaling government approval of the vessel after recent official board review.
A Detroit Free Press report describes a collision about ten miles beyond St Thomas. A woman, about 40, gathers parcels after the crash while her husband sits dazed. A horse lies dead and another limps away as a wagon is reduced to kindling. The conductor questions the man about why he didn’t watch for the train.
The London Standard reports Prof Maspero’s forthcoming work on royal Egyptian mummies from 1886. It describes a young man embalmed alive with intact brain and organs and ligatures pressed tight, revealing a tragic end at about age twenty three.
A Mexican government tariff revision raises duties on live cattle swine sheep mules and goats affecting New York meat supply. The changes include 16 cents per kilogram on fresh meat and $3 per head for beef animals $2.25 for pigs $2 for mules and 35 cents per sheep with the decree taking effect November 1.
A man used a forged check for 350 signed Eben Smith of the Maid and Henriett mines to buy items at a Leadville grocery and then repeated the scheme at four more firms. Banks were closed for a holiday, delaying discovery. About 300 dollars obtained. no clue to the culprit. police lack a likely suspect.
In San Francisco on September 4 authorities described habeas corpus actions involving Deputy Marshal Nagle. Marshal Franks instructed Nagle to accompany Justice Field to Los Angeles around the 7th and to watch the Terrys, preventing any violence against Field.
A Greensburg special reports a brawl at the Standard mine near Mt. Pleasant between two Hungarians over a woman. One man died after severe beating, another was shot, and several others were hurt.
Savinna Pla reports the death of William Kemble Lente a prominent railroad and real estate man aged 16 son of the late Dr Lente of New York. He inherited a large fortune now largely lost amid financial troubles, with suicide deemed the probable cause.
Salr Lake Utah Sept J W Judd associate justice of Utah sent his resignation to President Harrison today. It is understood Henderson will resign in a few days. Both are popular with loyal citizens of the territory. Cause for action is not known.
News from Ciucaco reports a sail boat capsized off Thirty seventh street this afternoon. Three people drowned including a man named Borcha and two boys, one named Charles Blubinan.
President and Mrs Harrison with Dr Scott and Private Secretary Halford arrive at the White House from Deer Park at 345 p.m. The arrival marks the start of a formal visit with no regular schedule provided.
In Chaco on Sept 4 Judge M C Connell excused Talisman W N Turner for cause after Turner testified he is part of the American League Independent Order of Deputies which aims to bar Catholics from political offices. Turner argued his club membership would not affect his judgment and could still fairly try the defendants even if Clan na Gael ties were shown. The defense challenged him and the court sustained.
Springfield Massachusetts September 4 The track was in better condition today with an attendance of about 5000. In Class 2:18 trotting purse 1500 Susie S won Kit Curry Newton B and J B Richardson followed. Best time 2 174. In Class 2:22 trotting stake 5000 Algeron won Sensation second Dictator Chief third Geneva fourth. Best time 25153. Free for all pacing purse 1000 divided Ray Wilkes won heats one and three Socalp Je second heat. In heat four Wilkes placed first but was moved to fourth for foul driving and the heat given to gossip Jr. Race to be finished tomorrow.
In St. Paul and across the northwest a 30 degree drop was recorded in the last day with 42 noted this morning. A severe frost reached Cheyenne as winds shift south and a warmer spell is expected. Migratory birds are fleeting southward, signaling an early winter ahead.
The summary lists three races at Sheepshead Bay. First race over one mile: Badge wins with Little Minch second and King Crab third, time 1 40. Second race seven furlongs: Brittanic wins with Bess second and Fordham third, time 2023. Third race mile and three sixteenths: Buddhist wins with Caliente second and Philander third, time 2 08 2-5.
An unknown woman about 20 with red hair and a black dress died by her own action this morning at Niagara Falls after leaping into water above the falls. She was seen alive as she went over, a stranger who arrived on the early morning train.
Chaos wins the futurity stakes. The Futurity Stakes listed results include Cartoon winning six furlongs with Oregon second and Seymour third, Cracksman winning one mile with Climax second and Leo H. third, and Brother Ban taking one and one eighth miles with Wary second and Brandolette third. Times noted include 1:83 for the longer race and 1:30 for the one mile event. The property of Congressman Scott of Pennsylvania is mentioned with St. Carlos second and Sina bar third as part of the text.
A distressing accident occurred around noon when Patsy Gennessy fell from freight car No 311 as it passed north of town. His mangled body was found shortly after 2 PM about two miles north of Eaton, ten miles from here.
While walking on the Rock Island track in the dark this morning, A Trenla was struck by a passenger train. He was thrown onto the cowcatcher and carried seventy miles to Davenport where he died on arrival.
The largest bar of gold ever cast was unveiled today at the United States assay office in Henkes Mont. Weighing about 500 pounds, it is valued at roughly one hundred thousand dollars.
The New Mexico state convention met in Santa Fe to set standing committees and adopt rules. Delegates completed preliminaries and expect to finish within two weeks. Two constitutions were referred to committees, one similar to North Dakota’s and a 17 page draft by FF W Clancy praised for simplicity and conciseness.
David Lloyd of the Tribune staff died suddenly today while walking in Weehawken New Jersey. A longtime reporter secretarial aide to Chief Justice Chase and editor at various posts, he was also a dramatist known for plays including For Congress The Woman and The Dominie’s Daughter.
A terrible explosion this morning at the mouth of the St Johns River near Jacksonville kills two men and injures several. Captain Rooms in charge of government jetty works at St PotI had been blasting the submerged wreck obstructing the channel for years.
Wire dispatches report Walter P. Jenney of Idaho named to a geographical survey at 2200 dollars salary. A lynching occurs in Atlanta as Warren Powers, a colored man, is taken from jail and executed after allegedly assaulting a white girl. London notes dock companies seek police protection to unload ships as 2000 workers remain at work. In Loxton Jennie S Chamberlain marries Captain Herbert Naylor Leyland with notable gifts including a horsehoe brooch and a diamond ruby pin from the Prince of Wales.
In Springfield mass Sept a large crowd of about ten thousand attended the Hamptden park circuit races. Johnston failed to lower his 20647 record clocking 2 10 in the pacer race. Roy Wilkes won heat and race with Gossip second Jewett third and Wilcox fourth. Hal Pointer won the June class 2 14 pace with Alexander Roy second Wickopee third Mambrino Hanis fourth. Geansmith won the free for all trotting purse 1500 with Jack second Mambrino third and best time 216%. Ge neve S won the class 2 10 trotting with Goldenrod second Calvina Sprague third Grandy fourth and best time 2 20.
The Cronin murder trial progressed with a juror nearly accepted by both sides as Judge McConnell refused a blood evidence request. The defense questioned three jurors while exhausting twenty peremptory challenges, nineteen for Daniel Coughlin and one for Patrick O'Sullivan. Court adjourned to 10 a.m. tomorrow.
The Spokane Falls W T post office threatened to strike over low salaries for clerks and carriers. The U S Post Office Department ordered Portland railway officials to rush to Spokane Falls and be ready to reroute dispatch or mail. An inspector in San Francisco was also sent to take charge if the work stoppage proceeds.
At 2 AM a wooden and a brick structure on O Street in Lincoln collapsed after an extended fire. Seven firefighters were injured but escaped with minor bruises and Dr. Kelso was trapped in the wreck and rescued exhausted as daylight arrived.
Informant reports both east and west bound stages held up near Alger Cal on the night of the recent transit. Robbers stole all registered matter. A reward of $1000 is announced for the apprehension of the thieves.
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