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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1890
Page
3
A vivid, opinionated column argues Democratic demoralization in Uinta County and Republican progress in Evanston. It urges Wyoming voters to consider who built railroads, coal mines, and cities of light and asks if they should support obstructionist Democrats or sustain pro development Republicans.
The passage claims Democratic contemporaries try to divert readers from the fact that Republicans welcomed Wyoming to the Union. It asserts that Democrats in Congress aim to keep Wyoming disenfranchised and out of self government, contrasting with the Republican stance.
The Albany county Democrats seek to hold Carey and Warren responsible for the Laramie glass works failure. They also target the Carey-Warren gang over a recent flood in Lusk valley and an alleged eavesdropping incident at the Labor lodge. The Couremne county opposition echoes similar accusations amid weak arguments.
The Laramie Sentinel criticizes statehood as a curse over the next decade blaming the Democratic party dominated by the South for jealousy of the West to hinder progress and prosperity. The piece argues the nation could turn away from the party of progress and its legacy.
In Evansville county, the Democratic convention failed to unite amid a demoralized party. Republicans field a full Workingman's Ticket led by Evans and Suh carry offices while miners in Almy endorse much of the Republican slate.
William H. Page, a Black candidate in Lanamis Wyoming, denounces the August 4 nomination as without his consent and declares he remains a Republican. The Democratic county convention refused to withdraw his name, while colored voters consider endorsing his ticket.
The record states there was no meeting Saturday evening to endorse him and that there was never any talk of holding such a meeting.
The Big Horn Basin reports 20 000 head of cattle delivered in Chicago in one day while demand stays strong. Roundups yield large, healthy herds amid persistent breath and sage covered ranges. Cattle raisers remain confident beef supply will stay ample despite pressures.
The text outlines penalties for false registration including willfully registering in the wrong election or being an elector not yet eligible. Offenders face fines from fifty to five hundred dollars or up to six months in jail, or both, with additional possible penalties as described in the new act.
An informed exchange predicts a major mining boom in Wyoming with over 25,000 miners and prospectors to work the mountains this season. The belt of country across the state is believed rich in ore, echoing Colorado’s mineral wealth and extending into the north and west.
The board of registration closed at 9 p m last night and will reconvene for two days twelve days before the September 11 election. Registered totals by ward include Third ward 2514 with 992 women. Second ward 2000. First ward reports not shown. Army promotions note First Lieutenant George Ruhlen to captain and assistant quartermaster. vacancy to be filled by Lieutenant Kerr at Fort Bridger. friends commend the advancement.
M Wasserman explains he cannot accept the nomination due to business duties in Cheyenne and other obligations. He notes H E Buechner will fill the vacancy and wishes success for the Republican ticket.
The Cheyenne candidate, well known jeweler since 1875, formed Zehner and Jackson in 1878, acquired Joslin & Park in 1880, and built a Wyoming wide business. As a long time legislator and fire department member, he is deemed a strong, popular candidate clear for election.
The Republican county convention nominates Miss Estelle Reel for superintendent of schools. Reel, an experienced educator, would devote full attention to Cheyenne and Laramie County schools, bringing seven years of teaching in high schools and a Illinois certification. Her leadership is praised, and supporters urge citizens to vote for her.
The governor remains very weak but shows slow improvement day by day. Doctors say rest and absolute quiet are essential, and recovery is not rapid though he is on the fair road to health and strength.
C. W. Sweet, early Laramie County settler and longtime Union Pacific employee, is presented by the Republican ticket for the Wyoming lower house. His rise from newsboy in 1867 to local freight and ticket agent reflects devotion to duty and broad state ties that supporters say will inform his legislative service. Union Pacific shops now run until 4 pm Friday and 12:30 pm on other days.
Articles of incorporation for the Coal Creek Coal Company were filed with the secretary of state yesterday. Authorized capital stock is $500,000. Trustees named include C. Eastman, C.M. Smith, A. T. Seymour, and W. H. Duhling. Places of business listed as Glenrock, Wye, and Lake City in Calhoun County Iowa.
Fresh bids will be opened for the erection of the high school as the board rejects recent bids with only two bidders. The gap between the highest bid of 16000 dollars and the lowest is 160 dollars. The estimated construction cost is about 0. The Union Pacific blacksmith shop roof was partly blown off in recent storms.
The district judge candidate Fred Madcap is critiqued for hubris and poor prosecutions. The text claims he failed to secure re election and hindered justice by insisting on assistants and outside boards, while criticizing his handling of notable cases and reliance on county officials.
The Cheyenne Leader mocks a coal miner while the Laramie Republican central committee plans a large Saturday meeting with expected out of town speakers. Rev Charlies Cushinberry of Cheyenne preached here yesterday. Dr H M Bennett, once a Carbon county coroner, has shifted from Democrat to Republican. Evanston News questions George W Baxter's motive for campaign cash. Registration in Laramie reached 1477 over five days with an expected total near 1700. Work began yesterday on Capitol Avenue.
The Democratic Workingmen in Army Deserts party and in convention back Republican ticket. Almy miners held an independent meeting after miners from Almy were underrepresented, triggering a protest against Evanston’s control of nominations. The piece notes unrest amid Uinta county politics.
Bricklaying on the Burlington line progresses with track laid for about thirty miles. A new terminus station at Merino will open Monday. Between Newcastle and Merino three stations named Arno Ouage and Jerome. Merino will serve as a cattle shipping point.
A political brief praising Warren Casper and criticizing opponent G W Baxter. The note extols Casper’s county leadership and responsiveness while labeling Baxter as unknown outside Cheyenne and advantaged only by wealthy relatives.
Brook Denver Republican notes I. C. general live stock of the Union Facite Cui aiden reports booming stock trade. Four teams of cattle are loaded at Clay Mexico bound for Montana. Cars of cattle are on their way. Texas also sends more cattle to Clayton for shipment heading west.
A coal train from Cambria ran away on the B and M line near Newcastle Wyoming and crashed into a construction train. The disaster left multiple injured and at least three dead. Among the injured were workers associated with the collision and the accident occurred around 6 o'clock yesterday evening.Emergency responders and witnesses report severe damage and tangled wreckage at the site, with fatalities confirmed by local authorities.
Dykeman has the contract to erect four room houses at Hanna for the Union Pacific. Work is to begin next week with additional houses nearing completion, signaling extensive winter construction by the company in Hanna.
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