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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1890
Page
4
In a August 14 1890 letter from Cuevenne Wyoming Judge Carey agrees to five nights of joint debate with Governor Baxter. The schedule spans Cheyenne Laramie Rock Springs Evanston with two hour formats and alternating speaking order. Carey rejects courtesy lessons and asserts control of temper.
In Carvenne on August 14 1890 Judge Carey faces Baxter in a proposed joint debate amid disputes over Hunter's rush to schedule engagements. Hunter's letter to Carey mocks Baxter while arranging meetings at Evanston Army Green River and Rock Springs and cites voter registration concerns for a rally.
Judge Orion M Caney replies to Colin Hunter outlining a plan for a joint campaign discussion with Governor Baxter. He proposes two meetings in Cheyenne on Friday evening and in Laram Saturday evening to avoid interfering with registrations and Baxter's engagements.
Crook county district court opens at Sundance next Monday the 18th with little business, a short session planned. Weston county district court opens on Monday, August 5, likely a brief session.
Hon J M Davidson republican candidate recognized for ability and integrity. He came to Cheyenne in 1885 joining Davidson & Clark, led Colorado House as temporary speaker, opposed jobs and extravagance, praised by Colorado press, urged for a strong majority vote for county attorney.
In the Big Horn valley residents organize to curb horse theft after four months of raids that have driven off valuable stock. They propose swift justice if any thief is caught, signaling growing community anger and potential vigilante measures.
2Tuc Suw reports Tucson papers detaining the proceedings in the case of Major Wham who was accused of conspiring to obtain money from the government by fraudulent rental account. The charge was found to have no foundation in fact and the jury returned a complete acquittal in five minutes.
Buffalo Echo urges Wyoming farmers to prepare for the state fair in Cheyenne from September 16 to 19. A premium of 100 dollars is offered for the best goats seeds fruits and grown in Wyoming, plus 15 dollars for the best kinds of pork. The paper encourages counties and associations to enter and inspire local competition.
August 14 report from Boston marks the close of the national G A R encampment and Women’s Relief corps events. Reunions largely finished with many attendees heading home while the Ladies of the Grand Army hold departmental reports and elect officers Mrs Catherine Herst of Louisville as president and Mrs Julia M Johnson of Altoona as senior vice.
David M. Taton of Cheyenne and Miss Mamie Churchill of Kearney Neb took out a license to wed in Kearney on Wednesday.
A historical writer ridicules the manners and actions of contemporary youths by likening them to the absurdities seen in lower kingdom animals, mocking their behavior and social conduct.
In a Wyoming Republican convention speech H V Groesbeck urged Francis E Warren as governor, declaring the party needed an energetic leader. The Albany County nomination drew thunderous applause and united Laramie and Cheyenne Republicans, signaling broad statewide support.
The Wyoming Republican state convention announces a respected ticket with seasoned leaders praised for public spirit and integrity. Enthusiasm runs high as the party aligns behind the nominees, ready to campaign and unite for victory this year.
The Newcastle Journal condemns Judge Corn for impugning the integrity of the judiciary with personal politics. The piece argues such utterances degrade the dignity of the supreme court and brings shame to lovers of judicial purity.
Joe De Barthe, editor of the Bonanza Fastler, will launch a republican paper in Buffalo and move the A'ustler to Warren. He is popular with many friends across several states and Wyoming. The Sun wishes him success.
The People's Choice reports Governor Warren placed at the head of the ticket by acclamation. H. V. Groesbeck of Albany county presented his name amid rounds of applause. The convention favors Warren as the leading figure with broad public support and a strong chance of victory.
G Bogue chief engineer and William Ashton division engineer inspected the new line from Cheyenne and Northern Wendover to Bre Ferry Wyoming. The five mile stretch nearing North Canon requires blasting for the last eight miles. More men will be added and about 200 teams are at work. Track laying may begin by September 1.
Colonel Penger moves with a new crew and machinery into the Big Horn basin region and plans extensive oil developments to expand exploration and production. He aims to mobilize equipment and staff for rapid development and potential field growth.
A dispatch from Lar amie reports many coal miners in Carbon have not yet naturalised but are now entitled to papers and to vote. A special train carried naturalised miners from Carbon to Rawlins and back, while others head to Cheyenne to complete naturalisation due to delays in Laramie.
A vivid Newcastle News feature describes Iron City rising along the BRB and M and extending from Newcastle. A train of ten cars delivers horses, camping gear, whiskey, and settlers to a busy tent town with stock yards planned near Iron Creek. The new rail line to the Belle Fourche river under construction will fuel cattle trade as the town blooms.
Hon. C. D. Clark, Wyoming Republican nominee, flew to Cheyenne then returned home after arranging a state campaign tour. He plans to visit Rawlins Lander and towns including Ben rock Lusk Sundance Buffalo Sheridan and other points. He is described as attractive with strong personal magnetism and campaign appeal.
The executive committee reviewed the finances with Mr Robins, chair of the finance committee, presenting subscriptions of 1123.60 and expenditures of 1124.55, leaving a 0.95 cent deficiency. The report and vouchers were audited by the chairman, secretary on the Altman, and others, found correct, and approved by the board of trade. A unanimous vote thanked the committee for services.
In Evanston and along the Green River region a flurry of correspondence related to a joint discussion between Judge Carey and G. W. Baxter is reported. Letters indicate efforts to arrange a meeting in Laramie and Cheyenne, with references to dates and late invitations.
A letter from M. Caney, chairman of the State Committee, notes a proposed joint discussion with Mr. Baxter in the city this evening and in Laramie tomorrow evening. It asserts that no reference was made to an offer to meet and implies Baxter declined.
Wyoming Democratic and Republican committees announce a two night joint debate starting Monday August 18 in Evanston and Friday August 22 in Wheatland. Speakers Baxter and Carey alternate each night with one hour opening blocks and 15 minute closings. Meetings are to be funded and arranged by both committees with chairs Con Hawres and Joseph M. Canny signing for respective parties.
The text traces Pilkington’s rowing career with club members in 1887 and 1880 highlights. He rowed No 5 in a junior race, won junior single at his club, then claimed senior double scull and eight crew positions in successive regattas. A boat swamped near a course, but he and teammates continued to compete, with top finishes at Worcester and Mississippi events.
Lawrence Twitchell emerged as a versatile player in the 1880s beginning with Columbus and moving to Zanesville before joining Detroit’s team in October 1885. A strong out hitter and occasional pitcher, he played through 1887 with a stubborn reputation and steady, though uneven, season performance amid team salary disputes and managerial expectations.
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