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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1890
Page
4
The Weekly Sun editorial attacks public spending in Wyoming, calling improvements in the capitol university court houses and public schools unwarranted extravagance. It predicts the Leader will push abolishing public schools due to tax burdens on citizens.
Natson A. Miles is named major general while a Democratic leader decries an exhibit appropriation as waste. He notes the public can veto world fair representation by electing a Democratic legislature. The prior council clinged to funds, failing to print Territorial reports and advertise Wyoming resources due to tight budgets.
Wirtson Driven, publisher of the Evanston News, was yesterday nominated for postmaster by the president. Mr. Dillon is a good newspaper man and will make a first class postmaster.
The stock interest supports territorial governance and bounties on wild animals, while a Democratic Leader criticizes such appropriations. Neighboring states recognize bounty laws, and Wyoming has a duty to provide protections to attract capital.
The democratic Leader criticizes a republican legislature for authorizing Cheyenne to upgrade its water system, calling it a serious crime to the unwashed masses.
The writer contrasts Democratic criticism of Wyoming with praise for Arizona and New Mexico. They argue Wyoming’s strong record would have doomed admission in Congress, and say Wyoming’s success warrants unqualified praise aside from a few hostile Bourbon newspapers.
The article contrasts a Democratic leader’s claim of ruin from Republican extravagance with Wyoming bonds selling at a premium, noting the state’s credit outshines every western commonwealth and remains sound.
The sale on the cattle range of J. M. Carey & Bro. showed a sharp price difference with Mavericks selling for six dollars per head, illustrating varied value across ranges.
Opinion piece urges readers to ignore political analysis and jokes that no Democrats are present to spark a campaign in Laramie. The author dismisses attempts to dissect local party dynamics as unnecessary.
Washington dispatch reports Hon. Frederic F. Hebard says Wyoming's admission bill is poised to pass the Senate in about two weeks. Republicans display festive support via copies of Tae Sun. C. S. Baker may attend Wyoming’s jubilee if duties permit. Idaho litigation appears unlikely.
The piece asks how public improvements gain cordial support from the Democratic Party, noting Wyoming’s progress hinges on democratic rule and that true public works have rarely received full party backing.
The 1886 Republican legislature authorized 1500 dollars for a commission to select university lands valued at 500000 dollars, which Democratic Leader calls gross extravagance.
According to the democratic Leader, the legislature should make no appropriation for taking care of the insane or unfortunate classes. It is argued that providing means to send convicts to the penitentiary is also wrong.
The Rock Springs Independent notes that the three columns of unreasoning vilification by the Miner’s staff have fallen flat in the territory. It says most democrats see such material as counterproductive and eroding support for the target.
Dunots views the challenge to Idaho's admission as a court bluff and signals a firm stance against legal reversal.
Governor Warren has received a letter from Chas. S. Baker, a Wyoming champion in the house, thanking him for congratulatory telegrams and expressing pleasure to assist Wyoming toward statehood. He praises Delegate Carey and signs as Wyoming's sincere friend.
The Omaha Bee argues against admitting Wyoming as a state. It calls opposition a pattern of blundering and labels the territory a rot ten republican borough. It notes a split legislature with no decisive party majority and predicts opposition will help solidify Republican control.
Munat Halstead states he has served on duty for thirty years, often until around dawn, and believes the late shift can be handed to younger workers without diminishing efficiency.
The Budget editor praises friendly Douglas Cheyenne relations and foresees mutual benefit from railway links. Douglas coal could reach Cheyenne markets at $4 to $4.50 a ton with fair freight, while Cheyenne wholesale houses could trade along the Northwestern road from Lusk to Casper.
The Denver News rebukes Democratic members of the house for their stance on Wyoming’s admission. It argues the party’s position misreads Wyoming as resource-poor or hopelessly Republican and questions where Democratic politicians have shown regard for facts.
The Lander Clipper reports widespread joyous reception of statehood news across Wyoming territory. It states Wyoming's future is assured and bright, reflecting the enthusiasm of the populace for the milestone.
Governor Warren has received four thousand more copies of his report to the secretary of the interior and plans to fill orders promptly.
Democrats in Cheyenne spent money to mail 10000 copies of a special Leader edition aimed at downgrading leaders in Cheyenne’s statehood drive. In Laramie the run was rejected, and Cheyenne residents saw no copies, while critics note the effort, aided by Wm Ware Peck and the New York Times, had no effect.
The Tus Leader asserts the council barred publishing reports of territorial officials by refusing to permit robbery of truth. The paper says two years ago the Leader won the printing contract without bids and implies the council would again block publication under similar terms this year.
The board of trade should publish concise advertisements highlighting Cheyenne and Wyoming resources to attract capital. The Interior company and real estate dealers could distribute such material, urging broad cooperation and avoiding deadhead supporters who rely on others. The press should mobilize effort to stir the community and prompt action before the situation worsens.
J. L. Storrs has sold the Wyoming Republican to a Sundance publishing company. M. Nichols becomes editor and W. C. Hall is business manager. The paper will remain Republican.
The discussion centered on admitting Utah, with emphasis on how Mormon influence might allow the state to be controlled. The anxious stance suggested by some speakers reflects concerns over political power tied to religious demographics.
The Dugvenney Daily Sun reports in a patriotic tone that Wyoming may become a member of the sisterhood of states and be one of us. The Fargo Argus notes the Friday, March 28 edition printed in red, white, or blue, praising the move.
The Woman's Tribune reports the house debate on Wyoming's admission, noting the peril to women's rights and the banner of equal citizenship. Spectators in the gallery felt fear and hope as four votes could have plunged Wyoming back into disfranchisement, while Republicans held a clear majority.
Great activity in oil circles as the Wyoming Oil and Transportation Company sells its property near Timbuctoo including the Murphy three wells and 540 acres of patented land. Stillwater Minnesota Company sells a large bed of oil lands north of town to Standard company. Figures not disclosed, but sale aims to spur development.
The new railroad machine shop is set to begin operations early next week, signaling readiness for maintenance and repair work in the rail network. Local officials anticipate positive impact on transit efficiency and job creation.
In Washington April 3 a letter from Delegate Carey thanks Wyoming telegram contributors for support of the statehood bid. He credits united public sentiment and press for Wyoming’s constitutional victory and expresses faith that Wyoming will soon join the union as a state. Josern M. Caney signs the message.
Editor's letter reports The Wyoming Republican will publish April ninth details of Cheyenne preparations for Wyoming’s admission celebrations. The writer notes Crook county members A C Settle and John S Harper and questions why no Republican from Crook is invited, suggesting Democrats dominate the event.
Tae Sun says the committee intended to select one Republican from Crook county but a mistake occurred. He urges correction and proposes removing J. L. Stotts from Crook county and placing him on the committee.
Governor Warren appoints F. A. Duffy of Washington and W. H. Clarkson of New York as commissioners of deeds for Wyoming. B. Tuttle and E. J. Churchill of the city become commissioned notaries public. The note adds a remark on medieval collars being ruff in style.
Two Omaha capitalists George W. Ames and W A Gibbons bought 100 acres in section 2 and all of section 3 totaling 740 acres west of Cheyenne. C D Kelley sold at 100 per acre for the first hundred and 40 per acre for the rest, reflecting rapid value gains. Interior Land and Immigration Co sold lots in Interior Heights as dwellings rise, with street cars and electric lights promised. A new steam laundry building by J A England is planned nearby at about 40,000 dollars. An upcoming Denver to Kansas real estate excursion is set to bring hundreds of participants, boosting demand and publicity.
Special to The Sun reports Boise City Idaho gaining capital status as the state capital and real estate activity spikes with aggregate transfers of 300000 for the week ending April 5. Major investors from New York Denver Salt Lake City and San Francisco are active in Boise City markets.
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