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Newspaper

Cheyenne Weekly Sun

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1890

Page

5

Political Parties Split Over Women’s Suffrage, Wyoming Debate

The piece contrasts party stances on female enfranchisement. It asserts the Republican Party supports women’s suffrage while the Democratic Party opposes. It cites Rep Dockery of Missouri opposing Wyoming’s admission to advance party alignment. It notes some Wyoming Democrats misrepresent suffrage safety for political gain.

Ooriblican Party Toole Democratic Party Republican Party Democrats Mariner Congress Wyoming Dockery Missouri Stein

Tux Sun Attacks Baxter Over Mud Slinger Era Judge Peck

The Cheyenne Daily Leader prints a sharp critique as Tux Sun mocks Baxter for using his own mudslinging rather than relying on a worn judge like Peck. The quarrel centers on afterwar influence and slush from columns.

Baxter Judge Peck Cheyenne Daily Leader

Baxteer's Quarrel and Political Warfare in State Campaign

The piece rebukes Democratic attacks on Governor Warren and warns that Baxter’s personal mudslinging harms the party. It cites Evanston remarks and calls for issue focus over personal attacks, predicting Republican victory with support from Almy workers and Rock Springs miners.

Baxteer Republican Party Tux Sun Evanston Baxter Warren

Infamous land law sparking Republican call for repeal

Representatives of the party in Wyoming denounce the 1888 irrigation act as a Democratic injustice. They urge a Republican congress to repeal the law and protect settlers, condemning Interior Secretary Sparks for enforcing it and citing the oath to uphold laws. Facts are distasteful.

Gibson Wyoming Grover Cleveland Cleveland Secretary of the Interior General Grant

Judge Eck and Baxter Companions in Constant Visits

A fragment notes Judge Eck accompanying Baxter as their visits to Washington and the New York Times were frequent, sharing moments of Baxter's refined home life as the Evanston scene unfolds.

Judge Eck Baxter Washington New York ‘Times Evanston CA

Doctor Barber For Secretary Of State In Wyoming Campaign

The piece praises Dr. A. W. Barber as a strong Republican candidate for secretary of state with a background from Philadelphia, medical prominence in New York, and Wyoming roots at Fort Fetterman. It claims Barber’s wealth comes from Pennsylvania Dutch heritage and lauds his character while noting political attacks from Cone Tribune tying Baxter to cattle trusts and Standard Oil.

A. W. Barber Philadelphia Evite Hospital New York Territory of Wyoming Fort Fetterman Barber Cheyenne Guorazk W. Baxten

Wyoming Republicans Laud Harrison Admin and Land Titles

A Wyoming Republican convention endorses the national administration of Benjamin Harrison, arguing it honors pledges and expands land patents to actual settlers. The piece criticizes the Democratic Party for nonresident officeholders and praises Wyoming citizens appointed by Harrison, citing figures such as Thompson Saufley Campbell Baxter and Gad Bryan as a Democratic ring attempting to seize power.

Wyoming Cleveland Harrison Grover Thompson Corn Saufley United States Campbell Baxter

Workingmen of Almy Endorse Republican State Ticket

At a meeting on the evening of the 15th inst the workingmen of Almy endorsed the entire Republican state ticket.

Workingmen Almy

Arnold Bypasses Past in Democratic Speech

The Sentinel notes C P Arnold at a Democratic meeting emphasized focusing on the principles and aims of democracy today rather than the democracy of the past or future. The remark evokes a quip comparing the Democratic party to the male with no pride in ancestry.

C. P. Arnold

Wyoming Republicans Present a Solid Front

The Wyoming Republican party showcases unity and a strong campaign stance across the state, presenting a cohesive front for upcoming elections and party initiatives.

Joz Youne Questioned Over Political Affiliation Ties

The piece portrays Joz Youne once a respected Sweetwater county citizen who joined with Tim Kinney and later aligned with Bob Smith as running mate. It notes his affidavit work for the Democratic Party, laments influence by associates, but urges reform and restraint.

Joz Youne Sweetwater County Tim Kinney Bob Smith Democratic Party Society of Honorable Men

Republican momentum highlighted in Wyoming remarks

Acain Tae Sun urges that this is a great year for the Republican party in Wyoming. He frames the year as favorable for GOP prospects and advocates party confidence in the state.

Acain Tae Sun Republican Wyoming

Baxter and Judge Peck Clash in Bitter Public Warfare

The article notes midnight conferences between Baxter and Judge Peck and describes Baxter entering the fray personally. It suggests the public will grasp the source of the attacks on local townsmen and judge the motives behind them.

Baxter Peck Warren

Naturalization Note Sees Judges Trade Barbed Quips

Tax Rawlins Fournal reports in a satirical vein that Judge Conaway observed Judge Corn and surpassed him by 200 in wit as the reform of naturalization debates drew light.

Charges Against Gov Warren Examined in Wyoming Leader

Governor Warren faced charges over a 1886 appointment, rent for private secretary, office furniture purchases, and contingent fund claims. The reply argues the actions were common sense, properly justified, and in service to the public, noting comparable past governors’ expenditures and urging fair consideration before lectures by Clark, Groesbeck, Hoyt at Casper, Douglass, Glenrock, and Lusk.

Warren Gov. Warren Wyoming W. P Gannett Territorial Gannett Phoenix Block S. B. Tuttle N. R. Davis Baxter Moonlight Warren Mercatile Company F. E. Warren Hale Secretary of the Interior Warren Mercantile Company Cheyenne E. S. N. Morgan D. Shannon Grant Donzelman C. D. Clark H. V. S. Groesbeck Casper Douglass Gov J. W. Hoyt Glenrock Lusk

Idaho Democrats Split as Mining Leaders Join Republicans

Frank P. Cavanagh a longtime Democrat and Elmore County mining chief publicly joins the Republicans. He says Congress oppose state interests especially the lead industry and that Democrats benched statehood and belittled Idaho. Others like Phil O Rourke and Patrick Clarke of Shoshone join as delegates.

Idaho Wyoming Salt Lake Tribune Frank P. Cavanagh Elmore County Congress Phil O'Rourke Patrick Clarke Shoshone County Democratic County Committee

Western Wyoming debate prompts miner boycott at Almy

Miners at Almy adopted a resolution declining to attend a democratic meeting. The move ties into Baxter’s push for a joint debate in the region, highlighting local opposition to the event.

Baxter Wyoming Almy

Tax coal miners at Almy refuse to back Democrats

Almy miners vote a resolution declaring they will deny seats to Democratic orators, leaving empty benches for political talks. The action signals a stance against the party in the region.

Almy

Political Horoscope Forecast by Dr Hayford of Sentinel

Dr Hayford of the Sentinel offers a cautious political horoscope. He stresses measured judgment and warns against wild predictions, urging readers to consider reputations and veracity before forming conclusions about upcoming results.

Wyoming Election Predicted: Republicans to Secure Legislature

A conservative forecast from informed insiders across Wyoming counties projects a Republican sweep in the state elections. Laramie and Albany counties lean strongly Republican, while Uinta and Converse show mixed trends. Expected margins range from modest to decisive, with Republicans poised to win two thirds of the legislature and a solid state ticket, depending on local variations.

Laramie County Albany County Carbon County Sweetwater County Warren Clarence D. Clark Uint Clark Sheridan County George T. Beck Johnson County Converse County Kimball Weston County Burlington and Missouri Railway Newcastle Crook County Dakota Iowa

Democrats react to Baxter Beck nomination in Evanston

A Democrat in Evanston waits at the Western Union office for Cheyenne news. He reacts with muffled celebration then disappointment after learning Baxter for governor and Beck for congress were nominated.

Evanston Western Union Cheyenne Rahi Brets Baxter Beck Congress

Republicans Firmly Organized Across Wyoming Vote Picture

Reports from every county indicate the Republican party is well organized and confident of victory in the coming contest. With this condition in each county, the statewide result appears easy to anticipate.

Laramie

Blaine Pledges American Labor Protection Over Free Trade

The text reports Blaine affirming protection for American labor first and foremost, denying adhesion to free trade. It notes local Democrats and figures like Beck Saufley and Wright reacting to platform wording that includes the term American.

Laramie Blaine Beck Saufley T City Wright Casper Mr. Blaine

Still Toney Come Rawlins Republican

The Republican party gains valua ble accessions across the state as members of the Democratic party shift to the side of progress. Hon H V Greesbeck campaigns in Lander while Hon C D Clark engages with constituents nearby.

Rawlins Republican Republican Party Democratic Party Party of Progress

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Bascai New York Times Tis Rock Springs Carbon Dana Goverrnor Warren Dr. Hayford The Sentinel Dem
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