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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1890
Page
5
A series of light political items from the Sun Post lampoon Baxter and some figures, including Warren, with stories about Baxter’s bodyguard and Western saloon vignettes. Miscellaneous Good News from Converse County rounds out the page.
A Wyoming scene filled with debates over Governor Warren and party lines. The piece notes Baxter and Posey Wilson support, Baxter's cattle shipments during the strike, and Judge Carey facing opposition. It references registration hardships reported from Badger and strong canvassing in Crook and Weston counties.
The article discusses building at Newcastle as a major manufacturing hub and opposes Democratic free trade positions. It criticizes local figures over representation and judge nominations, notes political letters and speeches, and mentions the Evanston News daily edition during campaign season. It alleges Democratic bosses use immoral tactics and anticipates Baxter affidavits to quell rumors.
For Road Supervisor in Laramie County Republican nominee D E Brown is described as a practical surveyor with years in the county. He is praised for road work knowledge, reliability, and strong party support plus broad appeal across voters.
A fragment discusses Republican and Democratic factions in Albany County politics. It notes a split within the Democratic County Committee and a Republican push for unity under a single candidate. The piece implies voter risk and ongoing intra party tensions as the election approaches.
The Evanston Chieftain accuses George W. Baxter of heading a powerful Wyoming cattle trust, likening it to Standard Oil. It claims ranchers who surrendered herds received little or no pay and that the trust seeks to raise beef prices while avoiding lawsuits. Baxter and his relatives are urged to account for the trust’s true condition and offer full payment or return profits to ranchers.
A Cheyenne paper rails at Joe Young's record as sheriff and portrays him as a pawn of Democratic managers. It defends Governor Warren as principled and effective, suggesting opposition to Warren is driven by personal spite rather than facts. The piece labels Young as the source of the attacks and extols Warren’s service to Wyoming.
From Converse County comes word that the Republicans are well organized under De Forrest Richards. He has secured good speakers and the Fort Robinson band, with harmony in the ranks. Richards has spoken nightly and will continue until after election. The Lusk School building is finished and accepted by the school board at a total cost of 4200 dollars.
A Cheyenne reader accuses Democratic operatives of sending women to households to pressure wives about voting for Warren. The writer claims the visitors harass residents and questions Baxter’s tolerance of such campaigning while seeking protection for families from “contamination and defilement” during elections.
Correspondent reports a lively Republican gathering in Newcastle Wyoming with the New Castle silver cornet band, L R Davis presiding, C N Potter introducing speakers, Governor Hoyt delivering a strong campaign address, and further plans for future events featuring N K Griggs Colonel Parker C D Clark and Judge H M Groesbeck.
The Flambeau Club met at Keete's hall at 8 30 with Colonel Stuteer in command. They formed lines, worked on instructions, and plan to meet each night for an hour to prepare for their initial performance at the Septa. The Sun urges subscriptions and promises entertaining shows for Cheyenne watchers.
A political tract cites wage figures for Irish workers and argues against free trade and democracy in Ireland and the United States. It contrasts Ireland under union with tariffs to English policy, claiming widespread poverty and emigration despite abundance, and urges Wyoming Irishmen to oppose free trade.
The Republican convention endorsed Harrison's administration and Speaker Reed while calling for a free ballot and fair count. It backed the silver bill and tariff revision to shield producers and farmers, praising McKinley features protecting farm products and manufactured goods. James M. Turner of Lanin was named governor candidate, W. Linton of Saginaw for lieutenant governor, and Wasimgios Gardner of Battle Creek for secretary of state.
The Republican state convention in August rests on renomination for Congressman Pickler as a leading figure. A deadlock may develop over Gifford's seat as Gamblele presses for Congress, while Governor Mellette seems set for re election and a farmer candidate appears likely for second place.
The East Lake Tribune notes Colonel Cavanaugh leaves the Democratic party, aligning with Republicans over Idaho’s material interests. It forecasts a weak Democratic gubernatorial nomination, hints Shoup’s likely win, and highlights support for Clagett as senator while warning the party faces a tough general election.
A long-standing Wyoming rancher, famed for development work on the plains, defects from party lines after reading hostile attacks on Warren and Carey. He declares he will vote for the entire Republican ticket and use his influence to back Warren for governor and Carey for U S senator, believing they deserve honors and will do more for the state than their critics.
The piece argues the Democratic party favors free import of raw materials, risking job losses as cheaper foreign labor undercuts U.S. producers. It cites wool as a key example and warns western workers would face lower wages or unemployment if duties are removed. It urges laborers to oppose Democrats for Senate.
The Democrats focus on the legislative slate with Baxter and Hunter drawing special attention. Baxter is seen as a Senate candidate if he fails to win the governorship, which is considered likely. The main contest centers on Carey versus Baxter for the party’s ticket.
A number of residences are under construction in the northeast section of the city, begun within the last few days.
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