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Cheyenne Weekly Sun

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1889

Page

13

Denver Defaulter Decamps With Eight Thousand Dollars

A Denver bank report states J. P. Williams, a First National Bank receiving teller, fled with about 8000 dollars. He left his family in the mountains and is believed to have joined Wells, the Wells Fargo hold up figure, possibly heading to Mexico. Police suspect a linked escape.

Denver Colo J. P. Williams First National Bank Mexico Williams Twenty-second Lawrence Streets el Paso Delorte Wells Aexico

Numbered Her Days

ESPERADO Kas Sept 21 A farmer named Bloomer reported a missing child after leaving it with Mr and Mrs Edwards. A neighbor tried to coerce Mrs Edwards into confession with a rope around her neck. she admitted killing the child in anger and giving the body to her husband. The husband confessed to aiding in disposal at the creek. A lynching vigil looms if the tale is verified.

Esperado, Kas Bloomer Edwards

Belmont jockey Garri son rides as Raceland prep shown

In Gravesend on September 21 the track and weather were superb and Garri son rode for Belmont's stable. Races included three-fourths mile Fordham 1:15% with Volunteer and Cracksman, mile and one-sixteenth Strideaway 1:4584 with Dude, other sprint and middle distance results listed with Magnate, Ballarat, Ruperta, Come to Law, Reporter, Madstone, Tulla Blackburn, Major Daly, June Day, Barrister, Oarsman, Macbeth.

Gravesend Garrison Belmont Raceland Fordham Volunteer Cracksman Strideaway Dude Magnate Ballarat Ruperta Come To Law Reporter Madstone Tulla Blackburn Major Daly June Day Barrister Oarsman Macbeth

Boulanger Supporters Push Victory Amid Election Tide

The Boulanger Uranks in Paris publish a manifesto urging patriots to vote for Boulanger to end what they call the government’s rule. Government plans a proclamation voiding Boulanger votes. Boulangists organize committees to monitor ballots and guard against fraud.

Boulanger Uranks Paris de Roulede Patriotic League Boulanger France Galuiers

Mexican Officers Imprisoned Over Border Deserter Search

In the Sierra Mariana mining district the area is described as dead due to a duty order from Secretary Windom on ores. The Military Supreme Court sentenced Captain Munoz and Lieutenant Cabrera of the 126th cavalry to ten years each for entering U S territory in pursuit of deserters.

Mexico Sierra Mariada Windom Military Supreme Court Munoz Cabrera 126Th Cavalry United States

Storms Sweep Mexico Damage Landslide In Vera Cruz

Advices from various parts of Mexico report very heavy storms since August 25 affecting multiple states. Pacific coast reports indicate possible wrecks of steamers Portirio Dias and Alata near Mazatlan and Manzanilla. A five day rain in Vera Cruz followed by a cyclone in Chicintiple caused destruction and a major landslide.

Mexico

Destructive Landslide Blasts Through Town with Loss of Life

A landslide tore through the town driving water and debris along a gulley and wiping out crops and cattle. Despite warning time, lives were lost as portions of the settlement were heavily damaged.

Bismarck and the Czars Stir European Tensions

Kiel and Berlin reports indicate the czar may accept court banquets if Bismarck’s plans proceed while Russian foreign minister’s absence signals a possible refusal of talks. Officers who wore St Stanislas insignia protested mutinous connotations, then were released. Hanover maneuvers show smokeless powder’s advantage. war office plans to supply it to all troops.

Pres Ae. Berwin Kieler Zvitung Dirgava Crariona Kiel Bismarck Order of St. Stanislaus Graeff Alexander Battenberg Order of St. Stanislas St Petersburg Count Schovaloff Hanover Osf War Office

Electric Flashes at Fleetwood Park Race The $5,000 event

In a grand special at Fleetwood park yesterday Harry Wilkes won the ten mile race with Jeansmith second and Best time 219 by Loxpon. Separately police raided the Cranbourne club exposing thirty five baccarat players and bettors. Lilly warship safe after storm wreck. Hatch Lithographic company placed in sheriff hands for a $20,000 judgment amid $150,000 capital and $250,000 liabilities.

Fleetwood Park Harry Wilkes Jeansmith Loxpon Cranbourne Hallivax Lilly New York Hatch Lithographic Company

Sealed skins voyage ends after chase near Behring Sea

The schooner Maggie Mae reached Victoria after a chase by the US steamer Rush lasting three hours on August 27. Captain Dodd refused surrender, asserting determination to fight rather than surrender his vessel or skins. The vessel carried 1390 seal skins. Lt Tuttle allowed her to proceed after papers were examined and skins deemed several days old.

Victoria B. C Maggie Mae Behring Sea United States Rush Tuttle Dodd

Sultan Emancipation Edict in Zanzibar Bans Slavery En Route

The Sultan issues a decree empowering English and German warships to search Zanzibar boats and free any person entering the Sultan’s dominions after November. The edict aims to assist Britain and Germany in suppressing the slave trade.

Zanzibar Great Britain Germany

Mud Gettt Offered Hundred-Thousand for Gold Mine Interest

A Lynn Mass special reports George H Mudgett a heel shover in a local shoe factory has been informed that 100000 dollars is awaiting his order for a tenth interest in a gold mine located in Gunnison County Colorado, granted to him about nine years ago.

A.lukey Chaco Lynn Mass George H. Mudgett Gunniron County Colorado

Fire Destroys Haupt Farm. Two Sons Die

A house fire near Spring Hill in Croup County kills Michael Haupt's two sons Conrad 26 and Alois 23 while other family members escape. The incident occurred last night in the Haupt residence as flames consumed the building.

Rome Croup Minn Michael Haupt Spring Hill Conrad Alois

Major Merrill Declines Pension Commissioner Bid

Major Merrill telegraphed Major Warner in Washington that he is absolutely withdrawing his name from all consideration for the office of pension commissioner. The announcement came this morning in Lawrence Massachusetts.

Merrill Lawrence Mass Major Warner Washington

Edible Menu Cards Create Novel Hotel Fare Trend

A London confectioner proposes edible menu cards as amuse bouche for guests. Diners choose dishes, then bite through a baked dough menu printed in chocolate ink, turning the bill into a dessert and entertainment. The idea has not yet reached America but may spread.

London

Millions Wasted On Bluging Says Mrs Ewing

Mrs Ewin P Ewing claims over 5 000 000 is spent uselessly for bluging to this country annually and that a million families discard 25 de eger in soup grease in the same period.

Ewin P. Ewing

Arrest in Cronin case centers on J J Heffernan of California

Chicago detectives seek J J Heffernan tied to Dr Cronin murder on May 3 4 with Desmond in Washington. Desmond traveled with Heffernan to Chicago then San Francisco where photo identifications and a Camp 20 Clan na Gael link led to a sought arrest. Officials in Oakland and San Francisco deny knowledge of detectives or the man.

Curcaco the Evening Journal Oakland Cala Chicago J. J. Heffernan Dr. Cronin Heffernan Tom Desmond Cronin Desmond San Francisco Washington Clan-na- Gael California Chief Hubbard Hemera Hle Dan Coughlin Oakland Dispatch Clan Na Gael Kfer Tompkins Fletcher

Ives Trial Nears Verdict as Jury to Decide Tomorrow

New York Sept 23 The Ives trial concluded evidence with a minor witness and the argument began. Brooke spoke calmly until he named Jules exter and then unleashed a torrent of invective toward that gentleman. The case heads to the jury tomorrow.

Ives New York Henry Armas Brooke

Epidemic Strikes Meadowville Area In County

An epidemic disease resembling dysentery is raging near Meadowville in this county. It began in a Sherman family about three weeks ago and four Shermans and eight nearby residents have died. About twenty other cases are reported at present.

West Virginia Chicago Pittsburg Phillip W. Fa Meadowville Sherman

Boulangist Election Defeat in France Reforms New Cabinet

A Times correspondent reports France’s Boulangist party suffered a crushing defeat in yesterday’s elections. They won only twenty‑one seats and their bloc in the new cabinet after reballoting will total around thirty six. Conservatives elected one forty one members and aim higher, with Republicans returning a substantial number.

Houlangiste Paris Sept The Times France

Boulangist Monarchist Conspiracy Defeated

The election ends the Boulangist monarchist conspiracy as republicanism gains strength. The result leaves the coalition totaling roughly 325 to 260 Agiest 220 or 230 in support and marks the defeat of monarchy and Caesarism.

Canine Thief Suspect: Dog Trained to Loot Homes

In Barrimonne on September 23 a Newfoundland dog trained to steal was captured by Police Captain Saunders. The dog carried a sofa cushion and later returned with a larger loot from Charles Essex's house, where shirts and kerchiefs were found in nearby alleys. The police believe thieves trained the animal and fled when confronted.

Barrimonne Saunders Acta Pennsylvania Avenue Thealley Charles Essex Essex

Intoxicated Man George Doelle Kills Self After Struggle

At Montaine Michigan on September 23 George Doelle went home drunk with intent to kill his wife. Hearing his step daughter Kate Klopf was present he struck her with an axe but she escaped. Doelle fought Marshal Clinger in a cellar stabbing him several times before being captured. Later Doelle hanged himself in his jail cell after the turnkey brought supper. The marshal is expected to recover.

Montaine Mich George Doelle George Kate Klopf Marshal Clinger Doelle Clinger

Telegraphic Ticks from Across the World

A summary of casual dispatches: rumors on A. B. Campbell for pension commissioner. gas explosion in a Day tona Tenn. mine injures nine. Mount Washington snow eighteen inches with first sun of the month. Ossipee sails to Norfolk then Hayti with Frederick Douglass. large lumber-fire at Buckley Douglas plant in Manistee Mich.. East India dock stevedores strike. Cocodrilo gunboat fired on Moroccan coast. Richard Rothwell appointed chief special agent for gold and silver statistics in the eleventh census.

Deer Park Harison A. B. Campbell Kansas Chattanooga Daytona Tenn New York Mount Washington Bathmore Ossipee Norfolk Hayti Federick Douglas Manistex Mich Buckley & Douglas London East India Dock Malaga Cocodrilo Morocco Washington Richard Rothwell Engineering, and ‘Mining Jurnal

The Cronin Trial Resumes as Woodruff Dispute Drags On

The Cronin case returns to court in Curiaco with Judge McConnell denying Frank Woodruff’s motion for discharge due to time limits. Kunze, listening in, grows agitated and interrupts despite counsel’s efforts. The judge remains calm, noting no new jurors were added for the day.

Cronin Curiaco McConnell Frank Lonnecker Krnae

Drunken Driver Crashes Wagon Killing Two Teens

A party of thirty returning from a Sunday picnic in Nnk Pa was endangered when the wagon driver, under the influence, drove over a bank and plunged forty three feet. The crash left Patrick Flaherty and ae Neyland fatally injured while others suffered bruises and cuts. The party was thrown from the wagon and horses into the precipice.

Nnk Patrick Flaherty Ae Neyland

Justice Picid and Marshal Nagies Visit St Paul

Chief Justhee Field accompanied by Deputy Marshal Nagle will arrive in St Paul this evening aboard the Northern Pacific en route to Washington. They will stay in the city only a short time.

Justice Picid Marshal Nagies St. Paul Chife Justhee Field Marshal Nagle Northern Pacifics Cty

Great Casa Grande Ruins in Arizona Revealed and Protected

Special Agent Morrison reports on the Casa Grande ruins in Pinal County Arizona noting walls four to five feet thick built of gravel cement and a front width of 43 feet. He urges immediate repair and protection under the 1889 act with $2,000 allocated. The site, once a king or chief residence, has historic ties from Cabeza de Vaca to Coronado and Father Font.

Arizona WasitinaTon Noble Geological Survey Morrison Casagrande Great House Pinal County Casa Grande Cabeza de Baca Don Francisco de Coronado New Galyia New Mexico Fathers Kind Mange Pedro Font

Unconstitutional Cattle Law Sparks Habeas Corpus Ruling

Henry E. Barber arrested for selling cattle meat not inspected on the hoof is discharged after Judge Nelson rules the law unconstitutional for interfering with interstate commerce. A notice of appeal to the Supreme Court was filed.

Str. Paul Henry E. Barber United States

Gravesend Maces Sail To Wins In Open Five Furlongs

At Gravesend on September 23 the program opened with Lady Margaret taking the five furlongs, Glory placed second and Irma B third in 102 seconds. The next race went to Pontiac with Grenadier second and Lafitte third in 102. The feature mile and a third saw Huntress win, Belwood runner up, with Bella B third in 1 02⁄% minutes.

Gravesend Lady Margaret Glory Irma B Pontiac Grenadier Lafitte Huntress Belwood Bella B

Denver’s New Metropolitan Theatre Opens to Fashionable Crowd

Denver September 23 The Metropolitan theatre opened under C M F Bush with the show King Cole 11. The 2700 seat house was crowded with a fashionable audience and offered elaborate furnishings. The performance was a decided success in every respect.

Denver New Theatre Metropolitan Theatre C. M. F. Bush King Cole

Stone Crushes Train Car Near Hew Haven Line

A two ton stone swung by workers on the New York, New Haven and Hartford line at a crossing crushed into a car. Three passengers suffered severe injuries as the stone struck the train when crossing Main Street.

SvRinchkey Mass New York Hew Haven Hartford Road

Bank Teller Wilama Absconder Shortage Revealed

Denver September 23 A thorough investigation of the First National Bank books shows James P Wilama the receiving teller is short 4250. The bank is protected by insurance with American Surety Company which will seek to secure his arrest.

Denver James P. Willama First National Bank American Surety Company

Lightning Kills Girl in Winona Home Incident

A lightning bolt struck the house of Tyler Spaulding in Pleasant Hill Winona on Sunday night killing an eight year old girl in her mother’s arms. The father was knocked senseless but survived, and the mother is not expected to live.

Winona Minn Sept Tyler

Belford Clark & Co. Publishes Bankruptcy Judgment

Belford, Clark & Co., a large publishing house with offices in New York and San Francisco, collapsed and a judgment was entered this afternoon. The firm operates major establishments here and in other cities.

Melford, Clark & Co Pall, Cuieaca Mammoth Belford, Clark & Co New York San Francisco

Bankruptcy of Frat National Bank and S A Man Well

In the circuit court creditors sues the frat national bank and S A Man well. A receiver was appointed by Judge Sheppard after sheriff levied. The firm had rebuilt after a 1887 fire loss of over 150000 but faced heavy later losses from customer failures and Western Eastern price competition. Newman cites assets near 100000 and liabilities about the same.

Frat National Bank S.A. Manwell Sheppard Newman San Francisco

New Mexico Constitution Moves Toward Congressional Action

In the constitutional convention the key question was whether the constitution would be submitted to Congress or the people for ratification. Debate was postponed to tonight, and Congress may be asked to consider the constitution along with an enabling act. The body aims to finish work before midnight and adopted a clause recognizing a seven day rest.

Denver Colo Santa Po Congress New Mexico Committee On

The Great Stallion Brace at Beacon Park Harness Race

The $10,000 stallion ace drew fifteen thousand fans in Beacon Park Massachusetts on September 23. Five horses started Nelson Aleryon Junemont Granby Pilot and Knox with Nelson the favorite. Nelson won all three heats with times around 2:18. Pilot and Knox placed in various heats.

Beacon Park Mass Ace Nelson Aleryon Junemont Granby Pilot Knox Pilot Ayy Erie

Desert Land Final Proof Notices From Cheyenne

Several Desert Land final proofs are recorded from Cheyenne Wyoming with notices of intention to prove land claims. Witnesses include John H. McDonald Samuel L. Blake Robert Jackson James Hill all of Egbert Laramie county Wyoming.

United States Land Office Cheyenne Wyo Orrim Donald Ploadeau Street Keokuk Lee County Own Register Wyoming John H. McDonald Samuel L. Blake Robert Jackson James Hill Egbert Laramie County E. P. Champlin Reglater Univer States Land Office L. Porter McDonald Palo Alto Iowa Samuel L, Hlake Promine BE P Coumryuis Land Orvick Royster I. Griffin Henry Yoder Charles F. Rugg Frank Yoder Philipp J. Yoder Phillips Koi Ans Wilson Heypinter Land OF Pfice Cileyenne Jolie J. Goamedeman Ile Ee OG Oe Alexander Howls Dunecon Girant William Booker Uhugwater Knuan Ss Wilaon Kegiator

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