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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1890
Page
4
The Wyoming Republican convention in Laramie County convened with J. K. Jeffrey as chair electing E. W. Mann as temporary chairman. Delegates were chosen for the state convention and county officials nominated, pledging vigorous support for a strong county ticket and statehood.
The Wyoming convention outlines party reforms and economy pledges. It documents nominations for county offices including surveyor Mark Martin, sheriff A D Kelley, treasurer J K Jeffrey, attorney J M Davidson, clerk Samuel Atkinson, superintendent Estelle Reel, and others. It notes a lengthy ballot process for assessor and various precinct selections.
The convention reports the county central committee members Geo W Hoyt Frank Dana H G Hay C A Gostin Louis Kirk Hugo Donzel man. Delegates to hold proxies must be actual residents or tax payers in their precincts. The meeting adjourned sine die after thanks to officers.
Special dispatch from Evanston Wyoming reports the Republicans of Evanston and Almy organizing an enthusiastic club with Harvey Booth as president and Leroy White as secretary. A ten piece republican drum corps has also been formed and the party is harmonious and free from factions, with grand results anticipated.
At the convention yesterday in Dovadas Wyoming De Forest Huffman and Jesurun were nominated for the house. The state Republican delegation includes Adams Richards Williams Spaugh Jesurun Barrow Storrie and Wella.
The Oxford Horse Company filed articles of incorporation with capital of 350000. Directors include A. S. Whithouse P. Lamb and L. Holyoke. Offices listed in Denver Chicago New York Boston and Omaha with principal business in Laramie City. Operations to be carried out in Albany and other Wyoming counties.
At the Unita county Republican convention the slate was set with O. D. Shields and G. F. Chapman as senators. Robert Griffin, James Shaw and Alma Peterson named for the house, Donald McAllister for county clerk, Ed. Blacker J. L. Atkinson and Alf. Pomeroy for commissioners, G. H. Capen for surveyor, C. Delvaney for sheriff, L. H. White for attorney, Essie Strong for superintendent of schools, George Goodman for treasurer, J. Johnson for assessor, and Joe Kin ee for clerk of court. The convention was described as the most harmonious in Unitarian history, contrasting with turmoil at the Democratic gathering.
Washington notes report an agreement on the sundry civil appropriation bill including a 720 000 irrigation survey allocation under the geological survey and a provision about foreign laborer status for a laundry proprietor. General McCook to be assigned to the department with headquarters at Santa Fe New Mexico.
Newcastle reports coal shipments to coal towns in Iowa with promises of silver and gold prospects. The B and M Buffalo Extension is completed to Iron City, signaling regional growth and new transport links across the state.
Report says men employed by the Burlington and Missouri Railroad company conducted a diamond drill and prospecting work in Beaver river country. Armstrong, who supervised Elk Mountain district operations last fall, led the outfit that departed for Beaver river. The Burlington line from Salt Lake or Ogden toward Wyoming and Colorado continues to acquire coal lands along its route.
The Fremont Elkhorn and Missouri Valley line orders five carloads of coal daily on alternate days to Boone and Cres ton Iowa. The choice of Boone, a coal town on the Northwestern railroad, is praised as a clever vote of “carrying coals to Newcastle.” Local politics feature Democrats breaking from their party, with some shifting toward Republicans amid local debates on school site location and town development.
Kilpatrick Bros and Collins of Beatrice Nebraska secured the 185 mile Union Pacific extension contract from Portland Oregon to Tacoma Washington. The deal totals about 5 million dollars for track laying and construction. Kilpatrick, head of their Omaha firm, announced the project will begin promptly as completion is targeted for early next year.
Another trail herd arrived yesterday bringing 2 300 head driven from Wendover to the Mingusville area in Montana. Owners Tower and Gudwell with Lum Hole in charge brand OX. Water scarcity on the trail forced drying out and workers released water from a local dam to water the cattle.
A Black Hills party arrived Saturday and pushed into the Big Horn mountains west of town. They found silver ore and gold bearing quartz in several pockets, sparking hopes that a rich strike will develop. Residents foresee mining blossoming from the discovery amid county interest and excitement.
A mountain party led by W. Thom and T. E. Bouton along with T. J. Bouton explored the North Fork of Clear Creek early this week. The Illinois editor, visiting the grand view, was surprised by their twenty mile displacement from the main area.
Professor J O Churchill superintendent of city schools returned from a visit to Nilhols and Indiana where he was seen in his Central school office. He is preparing to travel to Douglas for the teachers Institute starting August 18 and lasting four days. He will return to Cheyenne for the county institute held in Eras.
The Lander Clipper reports progress in Wyoming oil exploration with casing for Grovenor’s well en route to Rawlins and expected completion this fall. Grier arrived a week ago to supervise, Mullin and Brown plan to stay and finish the sidney well, while Western Oil and Mining’s derrick foundation work proceeds under Lockman. By year’s end financiers expect to gauge total oil potential as several wells approach completion.
About July 24 Nickell was arrested at Iron Mountain for stabbing Cable on the Cheyenne and Northern. Judge Carroll heard the case and Nickell posted 700 bond for next district term. Cross was arrested as an accomplice and bound over. he waived examination. The disturbance began with a quarrel when Cross threw a rock at Nickell. Coble was also involved and Nickell stabbed Coble in self defense as he fled.
The Sheridan Post criticizes Sheridan county Republicans for not supporting a local newspaper campaign fund. It notes a $1,500 bonus paid to start a Laramie newspaper as a sign of appreciation, while accusing Republicans of assuming the paper will aid the party without providing grease for the wagon or proper support.
The fourth day of the Pacific division firing at Fort Wingate produced high scores: Private Keiser of troop H Sixth Cavalry led with 155 points, Captain Kerr placed second, and Private Hayes along with others posted strong scores. Keiser won the Gold Medal with a record margin, while Lt. Thaye’s unit also performed notably. tomorrow features the field target and off hand contests.
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