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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1890
Page
12
A reader summary notes subscription rates and political critique by the Democratic Leader. It attacks Wyoming public improvements as extravagance and condemns the Republican legislature for funding a capitol, a university, courthouses at Sundance and Buffalo, and public school buildings, predicting a push to abolish schools due to taxes.
The article notes Natson A. Miles is appointed major general. It criticizes a democratic leader for calling the New Orleans world’s fair appropriation money wasted and warns that Wyoming resources were under advertised due to a parsimonious council. It argues voters control representation through elections and cites unpaid territorial reports due to lack of printing funds.
Evanston News publisher Wirtson Driven was nominated by the president for postmaster yesterday. Mr. Dillon, a capable newspaper man, is praised as a likely first class postmaster.
The piece argues stock interests sustain territorial government but denounces bounty funding as an overreach. It notes neighboring states accept bounty laws and warns Wyoming must enact protective measures to attract capital and invest in its future.
The democratic Leader condemns a republican legislature for approving funds to improve Cheyenne's water system. He labels the move a serious crime to the great unwashed.
The Democratic Leader criticizes Republican governance but lauds Wyoming for its strong showing. He argues that Wyoming’s performance would have doomed Congress for admission, yet the state receives unqualified praise aside from a few Bourbon newspapers that find fault with Republican rule.
A Democratic leader claims Wyoming was ruined by Republican extravagance yet notes bonds sell at a handsome premium and the territory’s credit ranks among the best in the western states.
The article notes a sharp price disparity in cattle sales last Tuesday with mavericks on the J. M. Carey & Bro. range selling for six dollars per head.
A satirical piece laments Democratic confusion in Laramie politics and mocks the idea of a competitive campaign. It notes no real Democrats are present to enliven the scene and hints at a hollow contest.
A Washington dispatch notes Hon. Frederic F. Hebard reports Wyoming admission bills progress. He cites House passage, Senate likelihood in weeks, and broad Republican support. People anticipate C. S. Baker at the state jubilee while slim legal challenges to Idaho’s admission appear unlikely.
The text questions Wyoming's progress under democratic rule and asks which public improvement has ever received cordial support from the Democratic party, implying skepticism about party backing for public works.
In 1886 the Republican legislature allocated 1500 for a commission to select university lands valued at about 500000. Democratic Leader denounces the appropriation as gross extravagance.
The democratic leader argues against state funding for care of the insane or unfortunate classes and even opposes providing means to send convicts to the penitentiary. This stance reflects a strict fiscal philosophy and minimal government welfare.
The Rock Springs Independent notes that the three column attack has fallen flat across the territory. It argues that Democrats see through the tactic and recognize it as hostile rhetoric from the source, which only strengthens the attacked’s position.
Dunots views the attempt to contest Idaho's admission as a bluff in court. The remark frames legal action as unlikely and primarily strategic.
Gov ern OR Warren has received a letter from Chas S Baker Wyoming's staunch champion in the house replying to congratulatory telegrams from the governor and others He thanks our people for their kindly communications and says it has given him very great pleasure to assist Wyoming in her efforts to obtain statehood He speaks very highly of Delegate Carey and subscribes himself Wyoming's sincere friend.
The Omaha Bee argues that Democratic opposition to Wyoming’s admission is hypocritical and unjust. It notes long Democratic resentment in Congress and a nearly split legislature, concluding that opposition to admission could push the new state toward a Republican majority.
Munat Halstead states he has served thirty years on regular duty until about opening hours and believes this duty detail can be surrendered to younger hands as efficiently as his own.
The Budget editor notes strong friendly ties between Douglas and Cheyenne with hoped rail connections. He predicts mutual trade growth, Cheyenne wholesale demand for Douglas coal, and favorable freight rates. The Sun echoes reciprocity and a profitable interchange once railway communication is established.
The Denver News rebukes Democratic members of the house for their stance on Wyoming's admission. It argues the party should not deem Wyoming resource-poor or hopelessly Republican and asks where Democratic politicians have shown regard for facts in this issue.
The Lander Clipper notes widespread ecstatic reception of statehood news across the territory. It declares Wyoming's future assured, bright, and as cheerful as could be wished by the most ardent supporters.
Governor Warren has received four thousand additional copies of his report to the secretary of the interior and will now be able to fill orders for the same.
In Cheyenne 10000 copies of a special Leader edition, aimed at belittling key builders of Cheyenne’s statehood, drew little response. In Laramie the issue, paired with the Boom erang, was rejected by recipients who never saw Cheyenne copies. The effort, even with Wm Ware Peck and the New York Times, failed to impact public opinion.
Tus Leader notes the council refused to permit publishing the territorial officials reports, calling it a robbery admission. It recalls a prior two year period when printing was awarded to the Leader without bidding and suggests the council would similarly block publication again this year.
The writer calls for active co operation by the Board of Trade and local agencies to publish concise attractive material promoting Cheyenne and Wyoming. Every citizen should contribute. avoid dead heads and shirks, or the press may harshly rouse public sentiment to spur action and awareness.
J. L. Storrs has sold the Wyoming Republican to a Sundance publishing company. M. Nichols becomes editor and W. C. Hall the business manager under the new arrangement. The paper will continue to be republican.
The report notes a strong push to admit Utah, with fears that Mormon voters could shift political power, signaling anxiety over the state's future alignment and control by a single religious group.
The Fargo Argus notes the Dugvenney Daily Sun prints in red white or blue to celebrate Congress approving Wyoming’s admission. praises Tue Sun as the territory’s oldest ablest paper edited with patriotic care.
The Woman's Tribune reports the House debate on Wyoming's admission and notes the peril to women's rights in a state where citizens are equal. It calls the occasion memorable and shows watchers in the gallery and Wyoming women grateful as Republicans held a majority. A four vote shift would have disenfranchised them.
News notes activity in oil circles as the Wyoming Oil and Transportation Company plans sale near Timbuctoo including Murphy wells and 540 acres patented land. Stillwater Minnesota Company reportedly sold oil lands north of town to Standard Company. exact prices not known, but expected to spur development.
The new machine shop for rail operations will commence activities early next week, signaling a start in maintenance and repair capabilities for the railroad. Local officials confirmed the planned startup and job implications for the area.
Delegate Carey forwards telegrams of thanks to Wyoming supporters after the House passage of the admission bill. He praises public sentiment and press unity, especially The Sun, as key to Wyoming becoming a state soon in the indestructible union. The letter, dated April 3 in Washington, expresses continued faith in victory.
In a letter to the editor, the Sunpance, Wyoming dispatch notes the Wyoming Republican will report on plans for Cheyenne’s gala celebration of Wyoming statehood. County committees include Crook with A C Settle and John S Harper. The writer questions Republican representation and mocks Democrats for supporting admission while planning the event.
Tae Sun contends the committee intended to pick one Republican from Crook county but a mistake occurred. He urges immediate correction and suggests removing J. L. Stotts from Crook county and placing him on the committee.
Governor Warren names F. A. Duffy of Washington and W. H. Clarkson of New York City as commissioners of deeds for Wyoming. B. Tuttle and E. J. Churchill of this city are commissioned notaries public. Also notes medieval collars described as ruff affairs.
Windy weather did not deter Omaha capitalists George W. Ames and W. A. Gibbons from buying 740 acres near Cheyenne, with C. D. Kelley arranging 100 per acre for the first 100 acres and 40 per acre for the remainder. Interior Land and Immigration Co sold lots in Interior Heights as dwellings rise. J. A. England plans a new laundry building costing about 40 thousand dollars as another Denver real estate excursion draws Kansas buyers and grows interest.
Special to The Sun reports Boise City Idaho as capital of the state with active real estate markets. The Boise City Statesman shows aggregate transfers of 300000 for the week ending the fifth inst. New York and other capitalists from St Louis Denver Salt Lake and San Francisco are heavy investors in Boise City property.
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