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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1890
Page
8
Judge Carey replies to Colin Hunter confirming five city debates in August. He proposes two hour formats with alternating speakers, setting Cheyenne Laramie Rawlins Rock Springs and Evanston as venues and urging immediate confirmation for joint discussion with Governor Baxter. Carey emphasizes decorum and readiness to debate.
In a furious exchange from August 1890, Chairman M. Hunter criticizes Judge Carey for rushing Baxter into a joint debate. Hunter lists scheduled Baxter engagements at Evanston, Army, Green River, and Rock Springs while lamenting Carey’s delay and signaling a back down from Baxter.
In a dated letter from Curventne August 14 1893 Judge Carey asks Governor Baxter to join a joint campaign discussion. He states Hunter backed out and requests debates set for Friday evening the 15th in Cheyenne and Saturday evening the 16th in Laram, starting at 9 oclock to avoid interfering with registration and Baxter engagements.
Crook county district court opens at Sundance next Monday the 18th with a brief docket. Weston county district court opens on Monday August 5 with little business expected, indicating a short session for both courts.
Hon J M Davidson republican candidate for prosecuting attorney of Laramie county described as highly capable and integrity driven. He came to Cheyenne in 1885, practiced law over twenty years, led in Colorado house, and earned praise from Colorado press for faithful legislative service.
Residents of the Big Horn valley move to stop rustling after four months of raids. They propose summary justice if thieves are captured again to stop further depredations and protect stock.
2Tuc Suw reports Tucson papers detained proceedings in the Major Wham case accusing him of conspiring to obtain government funds via fraudulent rental accounts. The jury found the charge baseless and returned a verdict of acquittal in five minutes after reviewing prosecution evidence.
Buffalo Echo urges northern Wyoming farmers to prepare for the Cheyenne state fair on September 16 to 19. The premium list offers 100 for the best goat seed fruit or grown in Wyoming and 15 for the best and rare varieties of corn. Echo encourages counties and associations to enter and promote Wyoming agricultural excellence.
The Boston G A R encampment event winds down with sessions of the national encampment and Women's Relief corps. Reunions are few as members head home after the second day. The Ladies of the Grand Army read department reports and elected Catherine Herst president and Julia M Johnson senior vice president.
David M. Taton of Cheyenne and Miss Mamie Churchill of Kearney Neb took out a license to wed in Cheyenne on Wednesday.
A satirical comment contrasts the behavior of the current generation with typical animal kingdon manners, calling the young men of the day exceedingly ridiculous in their actions and pretensions.
The Laramie Republican convention centers on Hon. H V Groesbeck’s speech praising Francis E Warren for governor. He notes Albany county’s united support and asserts Warren’s energetic leadership will unify Republicans statewide. The crowd erupts in applause as Warren’s nomination is announced.
Wyoming Republicans celebrate their state convention and the ticket it produced. The roster features respected leaders from both parties, praised for public spirit and integrity, united to support the campaign and victory ahead.
The Newcastle Journal condemns Judge Corn for unbecoming public remarks that sully the ermine of justice. It questions how many in Wyoming and Capublic States share this lack of dignity and urges respect for the supreme court of justice.
Joe De Barthe editor of the Bonanza A'ustler will start a republican paper at Buffalo and move the A'ustler to Warren a promising town. He is popular with many friends in several states including Wyoming and is praised for his newspaper zeal and genial nature. The Sun offers support and wishes him success.
The People's Choice at the convention placed Governor Warren at the head of the ticket by acclamation as H. V. Groes beck presented his name. Warren is praised as a strong standard bearer trusted by the public and likely to lead to victory.
Chief engineer G Bogue and division engineer William Ashton visited Cheyenne to review the new line from the Cheyenne and Northern Wendover to Breary Ferry Wyoming. Grading continues with work crews and blasting planned for the final stretch. About 200 men and teams are on site. more laborers will be added to speed progress. Track laying hoped to start by September 1.
Colonel Penger takes a new crew and machinery to the oil region of the Big Horn basin and plans extensive developments, signaling a major push in exploration and production.
A Lar amie dispatch reports many coal miners in Carbon who lack final naturalisation papers are now eligible to vote in the state election. A special train moved to Rawlins to take naturalised men from Carbon to court, with others headed to Cheyenne to be naturalised due to court limits in Laramie.
A Newcastle paper describes Iron City rising on the BRB & M extension from Newcastle. The boomtown features tents, log cabins and frame homes with a railside freight rush and a stock yards complex on Iron Creek, as the new city grows around cattle commerce and a 40 mile rail line toward the Belle Fourche River.
Hon. C. D. Clark, the Republican nominee from Wyoming, flew to Cheyenne yesterday then returned home to plan a state wide campaign tour. He will depart Rawlins for Lander and visit towns including Rock, Lusk, Sundance, Buffalo, Sheridan, and other points to build support for the national capital bid.
The executive committee heard final financial reports on the statehood celebration. Chairman Robins presented vouchers showing subscriptions of 1123.60 and expenditures of 1124.55, leaving a deficiency of six cents. The audit by the committee confirmed accuracy and the report was endorsed by the board of trade.
At Evanston and in surrounding cities, a series of written and telegraphic exchanges covers joint discussions among Judge Carey, G W Baxter, and others. The record notes attempts to arrange meetings in Laramie and Cheyenne and references to a meeting with Hon OC Clark, with dated notes and invitations exchanged in mid 1890.
The letter from Reput State Committee chairman Caney notes no meeting with Mr Baxter in this city or Laramie, presuming the invitation declined. It discusses continuing with the joint discussion plan and references Offers and dates as context.
Wyoming Democratic Committee Chairman Con Hawres and Wyoming Republican Chairman Jooaru M. Canny announce a joint debate schedule. The events run Monday August 18 in Evanston and Friday August 22 in Cheyenne with alternating speakers G W Baxter and Judge Carey. Each speaker sessions last one hour two opening speakers and two closers. The meetings close after discussion and are financed by both committees.
The report traces Pilkington’s 1880s rowing feats with his club. It notes victories in junior singles and senior doubles, placements in eight crews, and a notable race where water conditions affected the boat. It mentions Lake Worcester and the Mississippi regatta events with various placements and team entries.
Lawrence Twitchell began his baseball career in 183 for Columbus and moved through Zanesville and Detroit clubs. In October 1885 a local game featured his pitching and hitting, later joining a southern tour. His 1887 season showed modest batting and fielding marks, with a reputation as a spry fielder and out hitter despite era absurdities.
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