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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1889
Page
10
Conclessmen vow closer care in appointing a sergeant at arms or relocate banking. Tunable lawyers defending Dr Cronin’s murderers struggle to present a stronger case, with weak performance cited as evidence of a weak defense.
The text notes efforts to petition the South Dakota legislature meeting in January to remove the prohibition clause from the state constitution. It warns that failure could let both Dakotas tilt Democratic next year, while referencing political maneuvers around Silcott's defalcation and labor history.
The town of Ada Ohio quarrels with Norwich Connecticut over nude art. A statue of Apollo sent to Ada's normal school received velvet knee breeches. Even bare facts draw opposition at the Ada normal school.
The piece notes Mr Reed aims to be a capable speaker and vows to balance silver interests in his committee work. It recalls objections to his anti silver stance as now contrasted by this pledge. The column also reports the death of three year old Mary F Tyler of Somerville Mass, linked to the lamb tale with unclear fate for the famous lamb.
Reports indicate Congress may act early to repeal the pre-emption and timber culture acts. Analysts expect passage during the session and advise settlers who have not filed to move quickly to complete entries before repeal.
A proposed German pension law would cover 12 million workers who must contribute 3 to 70 cents weekly, matched by employers. The government would add 10.50 yearly per worker. Pensions target sick and elderly over 70, ranging from 26 to 41 dollars annually, about one third of wages.
The Denver News reports Gwenen M. Pullman does not favor continuing east of Chicago lines using second class sleeping cars and both trunk lines and the Central Traffic Association have stopped their use. Opposing Barkalow Bros tourist sleepers has intensified as travelers prefer the cheaper option.
A northern editorial denounces Jefferson Davis as an unreconstructed rebel unfit for memory, citing his secessionist schemes and the horrors of Andersonville. It laments his lack of Lincoln era virtues and notes a Columbia ceremony where a resurrected cannon for the Confederacy exploded, signaling lingering secessionist sentiment.
The journal warns that traveling fakes prey on business men in Helena and Cheyenne. A smooth con artist lures shops into costly ad schemes for cards books or pictures promising huge circulation. He then bills only a few copies and vanishes after taking the money.
The merchant discovers a swindler’s scheme and vows vengeance on fake advertisers. The Journal refuses to aid traveling advertising fakers and urges Helena papers to follow suit. Helena papers support local merchants by guaranteeing value, circulation, and trade reciprocity, unlike unbacked travelers.
The piece attacks the beef trust as an organized conspiracy harming farmers and consumers. It asserts the trust dictates government meat contracts, robs producers, and chokes competition while contrasting its power with other trusts. It cites trials in Chicago and critiques public figures and legislation.
The item notes Newt Bry reached Colombo two days early and will reach Hong Kong soon. It mentions a Cheyenne arrival due January 25 and Wyoming becoming a state, framed in a Republican editorial tone.
The senator says Mr. Brice would have won the late presidential campaign if not for President Cleveland's bull headed mugwumpery. More than fifty Bellamy clubs have formed in the east and a national league is contemplated. The Boston club has about 200 members. Looking Backward draws wide attention and fuels governmental questions discussion.
The Pan American congress concluded after two arduous weeks with a two day recess. Discussions touched on electricity as a future power medium for street railways and mining. Kate Fields announces a new weekly Washington review edited by Miss Kate Field. Iowa questions arise over beer sales versus local manufacture. The Boomerang opposes public building appropriations. Tax and cattle market concerns are raised, praising Senator West's committee investigations into the dressed beef combine.
A vivid comparison from Tun New York depicts Chicago as a frog pond while Chicago Herald portrays New York as a furnace. The piece warns of extreme heat, dust, and water shortages making nights unbearable unless residents escape to beaches twenty to fifty miles away.
Lawmakers weigh the appropriation for the territorial insane asylum with the superintendent estimating 53 000 dollars for furniture repairs salaries and running costs. They consider county contributions proportionate to patient numbers.
The passage argues that asylum costs should not fall entirely on counties. residence must be established and support must be lacking. It suggests county commissioners investigate and determine each county's share to ensure careful handling of indigent insane individuals.
A collection of quips from various papers including Toronto World Boston striker and Boston Courier. The jokes cover topics from electrical wires to overbearing love and political harmony.
Augustus Trabing, born 1842 in Hesse Germany, rises from Baltimore and Washington trades to become a Western entrepreneur. He settles near Fort McPherson, builds a Laramie firm, leads the Trabing Commercial Co., serves as mayor, advocates Wyoming statehood, and backs reform of revenue and taxation laws.
The Chicago Union Pacific and Northwestern line launches a daily through service from San Francisco Portland Spokane Falls Butte and Helena to Chicago via Council Bluffs. The Limited Fast Mail offers first class Pullman vestibuled sleepers and dining cars with no extra charge for Overland Fast Mail passengers. Information available from ticket agents or E L Lomax Omaha Nebraska.
Wanted two hundred geldings weighing 1000 pounds and up. Contact Van Tassats in Cheyenne for details and prices.
Washington hosts a grand centennial gathering as the two houses meet in joint session to honor the first president. Delegations from foreign legations and the Pan American congress attend along with governors from twenty states. Chief Justice Fuller delivers an address praising democratic leadership and national unity.
The Montana Senate this morning ordered the sergeant at arms to bring in Democratic members elect who were private citizens and had not taken oaths. Republicans aim to organize the chamber to declare a quorum and potentially seat Watson of Fergus while challenging Mc Namara’s eligibility. No violence occurred and Democrats may appear with counsel tomorrow. In a separate item, a Chicago attorney announced sale of Duluth flour mills and elevators to an English syndicate for four million dollars.
The Brazilian imperial family reports a theft of its jewels, sent by telegram from Rio de Janeiro. The gems include the finest Brazilian diamonds in the world, signaling a severe blow to the empire’s treasury and prestige.
Superintendent Porter invites the Grand Army of the Republic to cooperate with census enumerators in compiling a complete roster of surviving Civil War veterans, their services, and related detail. The effort aims to document names and contributions of veterans.
Curiaco December 10 cattle receipts total 13,000 with slow market. Best firm, common dull. Beeves range from 35 to 40 dollars. steers around 3.75 to 4.10. Lockers and other small lots about 2 to 3 dollars. Texas cattle listed at 1,503 dollars.
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