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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1890
Page
9
A city hall gathering of Republicans in Laramie county sparked unity and enthusiasm for a campaign club. Judge Bergman drew strong audience support, while speakers condemned Democratic influence and urged harmony over faction. Local politics shift toward state and national issues as Corn’s remarks draw criticism for alleged conspiracy.
The Omaha Lee calls the party’s push to block Wyoming’s admission a desperate tactic and says Wyoming voters will respond by electing officials who rebuke obstructors. The piece frames the state as rallying to oppose obstruction and support its friends in the election.
In Laramie City, Judge Corn addressed the Democratic Club last Friday. He argued for wealth distribution within the nation and criticized the concentration of land wealth, questioning how the party would divide state wealth if Democrats win in Wyoming.
The Army and Navy Register notes Hon. Joseph M. Carey of Wyoming left the house military committee yesterday. The Military Affairs Committee unanimously adopted resolutions praising his courteous demeanor, faithful service, and leadership as chairman of the sub committee on desertions. They express regret and wish him happiness, with a plan to present the resolutions to Carey. The item suggests he may return to Washington as a Wyoming senator.
A local column notes a buoyant year for the Republican Party highlighting gains, growth, and renewed support across districts and communities. It cites increased fundraising activity and boosted candidate engagement in regional campaigns.
The Leader opens with a column of personal abuse aimed at Republican leaders, signaling the campaign tone. Wyoming’s Democratic party is blamed on southern carpetbaggers who run politics without state welfare in mind. They attack capable citizens, urging removal of respected leaders, while Judge Corn tours the territory denouncing J.
editorial denounces a Cleveland linked faction from Illinois as carpetbaggers pushing to control Wyoming’s statehood. It praises Judge Saufley and Kuykendall for opposing statehood and warns against Democratic leaders seeking power, promising harsh political retaliation on the stump and in the press.
The Leader questions how much Mr Baxter paid for mavericks and accuses A H Rees and Colin Hunter of involvement in a $10000 state treasury theft. It pledges legislative investigation when the Wyoming legislature meets and criticizes Republican promoters.
Local democratic managers push persistence to rally party supporters but face frequent refusals and widespread indifference and neglect across meetings and outreach efforts.
A Western Wyoming reader urges a civil, issue based election as the first state polls approach. He warns against personal attacks from both parties and criticizes carpetbagger tactics and harsh campaigning. He calls for dignity, truthfulness, and restraint to protect the state’s reputation.
A political group aligned with the tax reform movement released its slate of state level candidates. The list names several individuals seeking office and signals the group’s policy priorities for upcoming elections. Leaders urged voters to review the roster for endorsements and platform details.
Officers note that only candidacy listed for Albany county is district judge. Judge Saufley is assigned there and may win Kentucky but is expected to return in time for the race. The Cheyenne cabal seeks control of two senatorial seats the governorship and a supreme and district judgeship for itself.
Judge Carey’s Keefe Hall speech recalls Republican gains under Harrison, land policy improvements, and doubled land offices. He contrasts Wyoming’s support for statehood with Democratic opposition, notes carpetbagger jibes, and denounces southern-leaning Democratic policy while praising local GOP record.
A Western Wyoming Democrat, reading the Leader, subscribes to The Sun for reliable political news. He says many democratic readers in Cheyenne use The Sun for facts and the Leader as a matter of party duty.
The item accuses Tax Leader of distorted and untruthful coverage of Judge Carey’s reception. It argues that widespread awareness of the misstatements will undermine the news outlet’s credibility in reporting future public events.
The Leader quotes Mr. Jeffrey praising supporters of the Publican ticket and denouncing voters who back Democrats as traitors to the state. It criticizes Democrats, notes Cleveland era insults, and defends Wyoming residents who act in their own interest despite party pressure.
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