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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1890
Page
12
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The Laramie Boomerang criticizes Cheyenne papers for opposing its editor Corlett as he declares allegiance to the Democrats. It praises his candor while slamming masked partisanship and hints at a possible sale to Democrats. The piece notes Republican support in Laramie City and a plan for Sentinel to publish a daily edition if the sale proceeds.
The article extols James G Blaine for uniting the republics of North and South America. Critics are said to feel shame as the statesman delivers noble adjournment remarks. The piece lauds the grand enduring work and worldwide admiration generated.
The Interior Land and Immigration company operates nationwide with agents in Cheyenne. Mr Holmes promotes a new city at the Union Pacific and Gulf Railroad intersection on the Pacific coast. Mr Gadd and son plan a May 5 excursion from Omaha and Lincoln. Mr Bennett brings Denver visitors today, marking the season’s third Colorado excursion. Investors from Salt Lake and Ogden join a Cheyenne real estate push. A party from Peoria Illinois says Interior company influence directed their Cheyenne interest.
The letter argues Cheyenne holds greater prospects than Ogden, citing Cheyenne as a regional hub with coal, oil, soda, iron, copper, tin, and cattle wealth. It notes four rail systems nearing competition, settlers expanding across the Nebraska line, new farms, and anticipated Union Pacific and Burlington upgrades. Projected car shops and an iron plant could add tens of thousands to Cheyenne’s population.
Ws C Irvine, a leading Wyoming Republican, withdraws from the Bourbon line and urges party switchers to openly support statehood and Republican policies. The writer notes many Democrats agree but lack courage to publicly align, urging others to follow Irvine’s example and reveal convictions.
The Laramie Times publishes the Rawlins democratic meeting attendees led by M. N. Grant with Geo. W. Beck and Rh. F. Glover named in order. The report notes the sentiment that brethren should dwell together in unity and questions Auditor Grant's Boom erang organ for an explanation.
A congressional disposition to listen to western needs is praised. Once current matters are settled, national prosperity is expected to improve beyond recent years.
The piece outlines imminent developments in Cheyenne including Wyoming’s statehood, a railroad shops contract, a wrought iron viaduct, a link between rail lines, a spur to iron mines, track laying worth 75000 dollars, a company to build an iron smelter, and 500 new workers, forecasting strong city prosperity.
W C Irvine resigns from Converse County Democratic Central Committee on April 6 1890 citing Republican policy as beneficial to Wyoming. He states support for statehood and recent House passage, declares his shift to the Republican Party with best wishes to former Democratic friends.
The piece denounces alleged fraud in precinct 34 Silver Bow county challenging two U.S. Senate seats. It cites five Democratic senators Barbour Gibson George Kenna Walthall voting with Republicans against seating the Democratic claimants and argues about the legitimacy of the legislative majority derived from Silver Bow precinct 34.
Report describes a vote at a railroad camp where precinct 34 used three judges and two illiterate clerks to tally 174 votes, 172 for the democratic ticket. Alphabetical ordering and foreign, non oath taking laborers suggest gross fraud. Democrats cited honest mistake, but evidence remains insufficient to disprove fraud claims.
A quoted remark from Joom Erang condemns party finance while inviting discussion on political money. The statement signals explicit stance against party cash and frames dialogue around funding practices.
A week of newspaper reports alleging separation for Major E. P. Champlin and his wife are refuted. The correspondence shows no divorce has been granted and clears the Major of implied misconduct.
The Tae Sun edition by Yesterpay impressed visitors to the city, drawing strong approval and positive remarks. Local attendees praised its impact and reception during the visit.
The writer urges local real estate men to arrange dispatch of many copies of The Dairy Sun overseas each day, noting the venture will cost some money but will be profitably expended.
Con S W Downey addressed Wyoming University students Monday on the topic Supply and Demand.
Republicans in Laramie City discuss buying the Boomerang to establish a daily paper. Democrats learn of the plan and push negotiations with publishers. Competition raises the price to 8000 dollars and a democratic syndicate of twenty men forms to buy the paper to prevent Republican control.
The article notes new and remarkable features will be added to Tuz Dairy Sun in coming weeks and points to Cheyenne's bright prospects reflected in the metropolitan enterprise and style shown in the morning Sun.
The article notes current real estate activity is strong in the city and anticipates a much larger boom in the coming weeks as market demand grows and sales accelerate.
The Cheyenne Sun and the Laramie Boomerang exchange a sharp, partisan feud described as a strained relationship between rival papers. The Sun is labeled Republican while the Boomerang is called an avenging Tribune, with a teasing “A boomerang” answer implied.
The Sun endorses W. W. Corlett leaving the Republican fold noting his long disagreement on protection and opposition to Blaine. It argues defections matter little as Republicans act from principle and Corlett should align with those sharing his views, not join the Democrats.
The Douglas Budget praises W C Irvine's withdrawal letter as honest and sincere. It notes his Republican alignment and argues his reasons are convincing, questioning why any Democrat remains in the territory.
A sequence of letters from E P Champlin of Curvenne Wyoming and W S Bussey editor of the Ocean address false press reports about Champlin’s private life. Champlin appeals for justice and publication of correspondence. Bussey defends the paper and promises corrections.
Benner, father of the plaintiff, defends his son in law and laments public exposure of the dispute. He asserts Champlin acted honorably and blames external parties for the marital trouble, insisting the alms and pleas misstate the true rift between the couple.
The Denver Republican reports yesterday that Hon D L Holden was elected department commander of the Grand Army of the Republic for Colorado and Wyoming and Hon N J O'Brien of Wyoming was elected senior vice commander for the ensuing year. Both are highly qualified and expected to manage affairs well.
Three months ago Newcastle mines shipped two cars of coal to Connelsville PA for coke testing. A month ago coke arrived at Beatrice and last week a car reached Newcastle. Tests show Newcastle coal makes coke as good as the best PA product with 263 pounds compressive strength, sufficient for high furnaces. Burlington plans extend lines to connect Newcastle coke fields with Hartville iron mines and Cheyenne routes, boosting smokestack industries and regional steel production.
Officials remove district court records and furniture to new rooms at the capitol under Clerk Frank Clark. The clerk’s former room will be used by County Clerk Fredendall and the county commissioners, expanding space. Sheriff Martin will occupy judge’s chambers, while the treasurer Bergman takes the vacated room.
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