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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1891
Page
4
The Drovers Journal argues buyers support producers by noting seasonal price swings and market inefficiencies. It contrasts farmers earning 6 pounds per hundred with those getting 3.50 and 2.50, blaming the system and urging coordinated marketing to avoid oversupply and price shocks.
The Leader commends presenting facts on cattle theft and notes public support bolsters law enforcement in many counties. It warns that in some counties officials lack backing and prosecutions fail, urging citizens to condemn cattle theft as they would any crime.
The piece notes no sectionalism at the St Paul Editorial convention and praises mutual respect for the flag among northern and southern editors. It cites lingering southern resentment but highlights a growing spirit of reconciliation and Hemphill’s invitation to Charleston, accepted with cordial intent despite summer clashes.
A dated remark notes that many progressive efforts are slowed by people who lag behind their era by a century or two. The author frames this as a common truth about friction between innovation and resistant incumbents.
The Union Pacific line’s best point for a future Omaha smelter is identified as Cuevesse, with a favorable site donation suggested to the company to support locating the facility there.
Interest rises in the sales outcome as a receiver prepares to auction the Pavitic Short Line on September 1. Two factions among original stockholders vie to gain control, while the Chicago and Northwestern bonds and local Chicago interests figure in the struggle for possession.
Milwaukee and St Paul and Illinois Central firms map a 120 mile Sioux City to west Nebraska route. If Chicago and North Western takes the line it may join with Fremont Elkhorn Missouri Valley or Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and Omaha. If Milwaukee or Illinois Central win the line will likely push westward soon.
James S Clarkson addresses a Republican convention in Syracuse praising 1888 principles. He touts tariff support for American labor and homes, currency expansion, veterans pensions, a growing merchant marine, open markets abroad, and a clean business administration. He notes Democratic obstruction and asserts pledges fulfilled.
The Evening Tribune announces J C Argesheimer as the new editor. He brings extensive experience and knowledge of the local field and a broad state acquaintance, and the paper extends him fellowship and wishes him great success.
An Indiana inventor claims a new electric carriage using stored accumulator power will be cheap and renewables friendly. The light machinery could replace horses in wagons and pleasure carriages, improving urban health and happiness if streets are freed from equines.
Kate Gannett Wells argues that age is defined by ability to work, not by number of years. She contends that a person remains middle aged as long as strength endures, regardless of aging.
Scientists claim the Sun and Earth share identical material, proposing that Earth was once part of the Sun and was expelled into space by the solar furnace.
In a sermon Riv. Dr T DeWarr Tannace declared that the creation of the world began in May at 4 o'clock on a Monday morning.
The Christian Union laments that great railroad corporations own a sixth of the nation’s capital and control highways, transportation, and thus the prices of food and fuel. It argues a nation whose essentials are owned by kings is as unfree as Egypt under Joseph. It asks readers what they will do about it.
The report states the Scenery Poster reduced the official force in the New York customs service enough to achieve annual savings of 880000. The action reflects a major staffing cut impacting operations at the port or related agencies.
A New York press clipping argues the cure for European discrimination against silver is not a domestic silver statute but a handful of international silver laws. The piece reflects mid century trade debates and the push for global monetary cooperation.
An eight inch lake water pipe will be laid this summer. A branch line will extend to the city cemetery and to the northeast school site, extending nourishment to public spaces.
The state equalization board is pressed by railway and telegraph tax agents who seek lower assessments. The agents, skilled and high paid, argue for fair play while urging the board to reject any reduction of last year’s figures. The board is urged to stand firm against partial treatment.
The administration seeks budget cuts in the New York collectorship and aims to curb smuggling by wealthy importers and patrons, signaling a push for tighter enforcement and cost savings.
The Omaha Bee notes Newcastle Wyoming transformed within less than twenty months from a brushy site into a county seat with waterworks sewerage street work a school a jail a city hall and two churches. Coal fields attracted development with the Burlington railroad extending 200 miles to reach the mines and spur lines into Deadwood fueling unprecedented Black Hills prosperity.
Tiers show more real estate deals this week than in the same period since June 1. The fall movement appears to be setting in early.
Crarces A Dana recalls the old time editor always fighting and sensing trouble. He notes today there is less personal controversy, while a Sin editor attacks an obnoxious individual in a way that suggests a newspaper culture has turned hostile.
The public debt for the fiscal year ending in June Ly amounts to 322 million. For the just closed year Iowa records debt at 82 million.
Citizens praise local leaders for action and results in Cheyenne. Chairman Harrington moved the viaduct issue forward two months early. L. G. Jenks ensured water supply during a crisis while S. Morrell and associates secured needed funds, enabling public improvements to proceed.
The city advertises a solicitation inviting bids to construct 2500 feet of sidewalk along ONeil Street. Bidders must follow specifications and submit proposals by the stated deadline.
The article argues the Grand Old Republican party favors silver coinage. It cites Harrison administration policies, Windom and Foster, and the 1890 law on bi metal parity, asserting strong anti-Gould telegraphy and anti-lottery stances.
In Chicago Governor Thayer stated Blaine is admired for his magnetism but Nebraska Republicans are satisfied with President Harrison's administration. He added he believes Nebraska will send a Harrison delegation to the next national Republican convention.
Ex Congressmen Nathan Frank and Governor Francis voiced confidence at the Palmer house in Chicago that Missouri will elect Republicans. They blamed the growing farmers alliance for shifting Democrats away, warning party leaders that the movement has become formidable and hard to counter. Francis urged action to halt defections.
The Cheyennese spoke with high praise for the entertainment presented in Laramie during the Knights of Pythias grand lodge gathering. Their remarks highlighted the quality of the performance and its fitting place in the event.
Letters of administration granted by the district court of Laramie County to Henry Haktmoron for the estate of John Kirk. Creditors must present claims within one year from the letter date or be barred. notice dated August 5 1894 in Cheyenne Wyoming.
The New York heat reached near 92 to 93 degrees with widespread misery on business streets and horse car routes. Rain cooled areas and relieved conditions, but twenty four hour figures show forty prostrations and eleven deaths, with relief hoped after the rain.
At Cincinnati, Aug 11, today's weather was cooler with no serious new prostrations reported. The maximum temperature reached 90 degrees at 2 p.m.
In Philadelphia this week the heat peaked at 97 degrees yesterday and rose to 95 degrees by 2:30 PM after an 8 AM start at BC. Boevextons New Jersey reported temperatures from 98 to 99 degrees as the scorcher persisted.
Pittserre reports the city endured a record heat night with temperatures from 74 to 87 as residents sought shade. The heat shut mills and forced workers indoors before a 2:30 storm cooled the air, easing the oppressive conditions.
Piainrizio Connecticut reports 104 degrees at noon forcing farm hands to stop work. Wavreecan notes 103 degrees and prostrations as crops burn. Jewett City confirms hottest day of the year with mills idle and outdoor labor halted due to intense heat.
A morning thunder storm passed through St Louis with a soaking rain that benefited crops and fruit. The city reports relief from oppressiveness and a bearable evening. The temperature shows 7 degrees.
James Russell Lowell died at 2 10 this Wednesday morning in Boston. The renowned poet and essayist passed away after a long illness, leaving a lasting mark on American letters.
Investors in Denver report losses exceeding 220000 tied to the National Capital Savings Building and Law association of Chicago. The arrest of officers emerged from a Denver estate exchange expose, with officials alerted by the governor and U S district attorney five months earlier.
A large funeral procession for Julius Richard, noted German actor and manager, included torch bearers with pitch torches and garlanded tripods. The hearse led from the residence, passing the Stult theatre, then to Market square where torches were burned in the gutter. Pall-bearers included George Kooppen Julius Muelle Arnold Hutching Captain Fred Pabst Otto Von Ernst Ferdinand Wald Edgar W. Coleman and Julius Gugler.
Forepaughs all feature circus will be here Friday August 21 with two performances scheduled.
The article reports Berlin press reactions to Emperor William I health rumors and the Kiel rest, noting official dispatches promise limited acts. It covers American World’s Fair commissioners praising German goodwill, and German industry lobbying for strong exhibition displays amid Zollverein Swiss talks and a Bochum official fraud scandal.
A scheduled finish fight between Henney and Swindelle near Maxcursier Aug 8 ended when Swindelle delivered a crushing head blow. Henney collapsed and died instantly despite revival efforts. Swindelle and organizers were arrested on manslaughter charges.
The fast trotter Ned Biddle is set to change hands soon and may be taken out of the western circuit after some training and adjustments.
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