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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1890
Page
12
A Tuesday city hall gathering organized a campaign club with strong unity and harmony for the Republicans. Judge Bergman received fervent support, and speaker Corn warned of Democratic intrusions, alleging a Cheyenne ring and a circulating circular from Unity County. The event marks a shift toward principle over personality in Laramie County politics.
The Omaha Lee comments that Democrats show gall in opposing Wyoming's admission and asserts Wyoming voters will rebuke obstructionists at the election, signaling solidarity with friends and a vigorous political response.
In Laramie City last Friday Judge Corn addressed the Democratic Club. Boomerang reports show his remarks questioning wealth distribution and national treasury policy. He faces questions on how Democrats would divide the wealth of Wyoming if they win nationally.
The Army and Navy Register reports Hon. Joseph M. Carey of Wyoming, a house military committee member, has his congressional service ending as Wyoming becomes a state. The Military Affairs Committee unanimously adopts resolutions praising his courteous demeanor and faithful service, noting his chairmanship of the subcommittee on desertions.
A brief note highlights optimism for the Republican Party with a strong year ahead noting gains and momentum across branches and possible electoral prospects.
The Leader opens with a column of personal abuse aimed at Republican leaders signaling the party's campaign tone. Wyoming’s Democratic party is described as a fractious group led by southern carpetbaggers who harm state progress. They attack respected citizens and urge replacing them, while Judge Cor win denounces local figures.
The piece denounces Jorn a Cleveland aligned carpet bagger from Illinois. It condemns Democratic leaders and their allies for opposing Wyoming statehood, calls for exposing hypocrisy, and predicts harsh political backlash against the opposing faction during the campaign. It cites Judge Saufley and Judge Kuykendall as Honest opponents and urges voters to reject the cabal behind the obstruction.
The Leader questions how much Mr Baxter paid for mavericks and accuses A H Rees and Colin Hunter of part in a state treasury fraud. The piece calls for an investigation when the legislature meets and warns Republicans about the alleged scheme.
Party leaders push tax persistence to unite members but face frequent refusals and widespread indifference. The effort shows little progress as neglect undermines mobilization.
A Wyoming resident urges a clean election canvas free of personal attacks and slander. The writer warns against smear tactics by Democrats and carpetbaggers, cites Montana’s bad start, and criticizes The Leader for hostile campaigning while urging Wyoming leaders to keep integrity and public spirit.
A political group organized a slate for the upcoming water board election listing several named candidates. The report notes the slate reflects party influence and local concerns about water management.
The district judge assignment places Judge iSaufley in Albany County. Rumors say he will return from Kentucky to participate in the race. Commentary suggests the Cheyenne cabal seeks control of two senatorships a governorship a supreme and a district judgeship for its region.
Judge Carey spoke at Keefe hall praising Republican achievements in Wyoming under Harrison. He cited land patent relief, doubled land offices, and local appointments, contrasted with Democratic opposition in Congress, and defended Wyoming admission against Democratic delays. The speech drew applause and charged critics as partisan.
A Western Wyoming Democrat sends a year’s subscription to The Sun with the remark that he seeks the most reliable political news. Democratic readers in Cheyenne share the feeling, using The Sun for facts and the Leader for party duty.
The Tax Leader undermines its credibility with distorted remarks on Judge Carey’s reception. Many readers know the facts, and the misstatements will undermine future reports of public events.
The Leader reports Wednesday night language from Jeffrey claiming any voter for the Publican ticket is a traitor to the state. Judge Carey condemns such broad insinuations while defending decorum. The piece notes tensions between Wyoming residents and Cleveland supporters over party lines and self-interest in the campaign.
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