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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1890
Page
4
A dramatic joint debate across the state stirs political currents as Baxter suffers a sharp setback. The issue framing centers on party contrast and voter sentiment.
A Wyoming debate report from Rawlins notes Baxter’s poor performance and Carey’s strong showing. Local items discuss campaign songs, public sentiment, Republican strength in Converse county, and satire about Democratic clubs and the Flambeau group.
The Sundance county Republicans show strong unity and efficiency ahead of the election. W P Kellogg is renominated for the legislature and actively campaigns across precincts. Ex Governor Hoyt is to speak Tuesday night, with C D Clark and H V Groesbeck also expected, as Democrats continue their efforts.
The passage notes Baxter’s obscure background since his removal from office by Cleveland administration and his West Point education. It portrays Governor Warren as widely known and likely to receive strong support, with voters expected to endorse his administration.
Conferees settle irrigation and public land survey items in the Sundry Civil Bill on August 25. Public land surveys set at 425000 with 325000 for topographic surveys, half west of 100th meridian. Irrigation surveys deleted. map engraving raised to 70000. Repeal of 1888 law alters land withdrawal rules with a 320 acre cap.
A humorous heaven tale centers on George W. Baxter who claims to be Wyoming’s governor but is rebuffed by Saint Peter until Warren’s entry changes the scene. Judge Peck argues Baxter’s credentials as records show a Cleveland appointive tenure. The saint cites a wall inscription denying Cleveland appointees entry.
In September 1889 at Cheyenne during Wyoming’s constitutional convention George W. Baxter questioned miner voting rights. He argued many mining camp residents lacked intelligence to vote wisely and urged protections to prevent their influence from counterbalancing educated voters. The document includes Baxter’s assertion that every citizen should retain voting rights but that provisions should reach the “class” lacking sympathy with institutions.
The passage extols Governor Warren as an able clear headed wise and clean cut Republican leader. It praises his leadership consistency and character and notes Wyoming residents admire and support him widely.
Evanston News notes Baxter's reputation as a slanderous political distributor and back-biter. The piece contrasts Governor Warren and Carey with Baxter while praising Judge Carey as clear and in command, and criticizes Baxter’s paid campaign tactics. It mentions Baxter's bodyguard and references rate of tribute to Warren.
The land office commissioner on the 26th affirmed the local officers action disposing of section 13 north in township 13 north range 66 west. Stanton’s prior right of entry was overruled on appeal. The desert land entry 2519 for section 16, township 17 north range 73 west is held for cancellation in the Burnett v Clark contest. Burnett, killed by Black who was executed at Laramie City for that crime.
A Cheyenne reader writes to the Wyoming State Tribune exposing frustration with political leadership in Wyoming. He targets Me and F. E the Republican designation, questions candidates qualifications for governor and U S Senate, and asks the editor to illuminate party platforms and available aspirants for lawmakers. The letter critiques press bias and calls for clarifying candidates’ merits and fitness.
The article notes that despite Democratic promotion, the cement data reveal higher indebtedness in several states under certain officials. It emphasizes the role of local governance in fiscal trends and implications for public oversight.
The Flambrauy Club held a meeting at Keefe hall to elect officers including Colonel F. A. Stitzer and others. The military group chose Thos B A. W. jem tins as officers and ordered uniforms white with red flamberu dies for drill evenings at Keefe hall as part of a planned campaign and continued organization after the election.
A private letter from Teocsnen recalls a Democratic meeting described as tame and notes Republican opposition to the Force bill. The writer urges Carey to attend the ward rally, with Clark as alternative, aiming for a strong contrast to Bax ter and Beck.
The writer questions the Democratic party's effectiveness despite controlling the presidency and House. He notes past failures and asks why, with the ability to act, they have produced only limited measures and failed to advance notable policies. The piece implies party leaders lack results when in power.
The Fort Collins Courier praises J. M. Davidson as a lawyer of eminent ability in a Democratic endorsement. It argues Republicans of Cheyenne erred in nominating Somatie M. Davidson for district attorney and urges locals to vote for J. M. Davidson on the September 11 ballot.
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