Legislature passes anti tobacco bill in both houses
The House and Senate approved the anti tobacco bill amid routine debate. Big Horn County was noted in the special order for tomorrow as part of upcoming legislative actions.
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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1890
Page
14
Wyoming House Debates Timber Growth and Public Building Bills
The house convened at the usual hour with roll call and journal reading. Schnitger proposed a bill to promote timber growth in Wyoming Territory and another to condemn sites for territorial, county, and city public buildings. Multiple bills were introduced and referred, including leasing school lands and governing primaries. The assembly debated Adams' resolution to report committee actions promptly, then moved into committee of the whole. Several bills advanced, others postponed or recommitted, and final passage approved on several measures including venue change in justice courts and seals for district courts. Afternoon session yielded committee reports and a resolution requesting the attorney general’s drafting assistance, before adjourning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Downey
Elwir
Schnitger
Wyoming Territory
Atherly
Hebard
Council
Murphy
Adams
Ltasks
Clay
Medard
Taylor
Capitol Building Commission
Capitol
Laramie County
Tayter
Big Horn County
Bonneville” County
George W Baxter
Territory
Galbraith
Roo. m
Jesurun
Wyoming
Hehard
Brown
Twelfth Legislative Assembly
Denistry
Burritt
Kellogg
McCormick
Wyoming National Guard
George W. Baxter
City Council Proceedings On Thursday Meeting in Formal Session
President Beck chaired with all members present except two. Reports from standing committees were read, including transfers to the capitol building commission and reimbursement of M P Keefe. Tobacco sale to minors and deputy clerk appointments passed. Several items from the committee of the whole were debated and a number approved, with signatures and amendments noted. The council adjourned after final passage of several measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tea
M. Thuresday
Beck
Messrs. Stotts and Kinney
Council
Capitol Building Commission
Pal
M. P. Keefe
Capitol
Atherly
Campbell
Murphy
Changed proprietors buy Lewming Tribune for 3200
Dr. Hayford notes George R. Caldwell will return to the newspaper field and yesterday purchased the Lewming Tribune for 3200 dollars. Caldwell becomes sale proprietor and will take possession tomorrow. The Cheyenne paper gains a live Republican evening journal under his editorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Tribune
George R. Caldwell
Hayford
Laramie
George
Caldwell
Lewming Tribune
Cheyenne Publican
Z'ntane
Death at Snow's Ranch Traced to Own Action Inquest Held
United States Marshal Carr and Coroner Chaffin went to Snow's Ranch for the inquest into the sheep herder's death by own action. The body will be shipped to Knox City Missouri after preparation in the city. A Denver brother who has learned of the event will arrive today on the early train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Carr
Chaffin
Snow
Knox City
Denver
Taylor introduces bill for improved poll tax collection
The measure targets efficient poll tax recovery by enabling the assessor to collect during annual assessments. It allows withholding from wages via the employer and permits seizure of personal property, with a ten day deadline after notice to pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
The Rich Horn County Bill With Facts and Figures in Support
An 1890 letter by W D Pickett argues for creating Big Horn county from parts of Fremont Johnson and Sheridan. It cites long distances, rugged terrain including the Owl Creek divide, high travel times and costs, and limited protection under existing counties. It compares with Sheridan’s experience, projects taxable wealth and mill rates, and urges swift organization to reduce costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ealitor Sun
Big Horn
Fremont
Johnson and Sheridan
Pennsylvania
New York
Owl Creek
Fremont County
Lander
Montana
Buffalo
Johnson
Big Horn County
Johnson County
Territorial
Sheridan
McCormick
Sheridan County
William G. Johnson
John Curry
Jack Price
W. D Picker
Bold forgery by former Warren foreman shocks town
Jose C Martinez a Mexican former Warren Live Stock foreman was caught passing forged checks in a Chicago saloon. He obtained cash by small increments, then $60 was found on him at arrest. He confessed to prior forgeries, including a $250 check, with more possible victims and an upcoming examination. He was jailed after Captain Smith served the warrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jose C Martinez
Warren Live Stock Company
Chicago
Anderson
West Moyer
G. Shapcott
Warren
Captain Smith
Dyer House
Martinez
Colorado
Harry Hines
Call of the House Ends With Humorous Reprimand
A lighthearted call of the house yesterday led to the absence of Colonel Pickett Rankin McCormick and Atherly. The sergeant-at-arms brought the three to the bar and the speaker then compelled them to read Dr Jesurun's bill organizing a territorial health board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickett
Rankin
McCormick
Atherly
O'Brien
Jesurun
Territorial Board of Health
Wyoming Legislature Debates Bills and Committee Actions
The Wyoming legislature convened with Speaker Downey presiding. Bills considered include timber planting, condemnation of sites for public buildings, and execution of instruments outside Wyoming. Committees favor two assessors, repeal the Sunday law, and oppose coal weighing regulation. The militia bill Wyoming National Guard is advanced. attachments debate ends with amendment. Baxters letter of thanks read.
City Council Proceedings Include Several Bills and Adjournment
The council adjourned and reconvened with Kinney and Stott absent. Campbell announced a bill to require out of state fire insurers to support city fire services. Various House and Council bills were read, amended, and referred. Several resolutions were ordered engrossed or passed, and the afternoon session concluded with a committee of the whole and adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinney
Stott
Campbell
Wyoming
Fire Department of
Council
Market Pulse in Advertising Columns Signals Town’s Economic Health
Investors read local ads as a barometer of community warmth and business vitality. The ad space reflects how quickly the town adapts to market trends, indicating whether the population supports growth and enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
Cheyenne Board of Trade Maps Pamphlet and Plans
Trustees moved to issue an illustrated 10000 edition pamphlet of 64 pages by April 1 with material gathered by Robert C. Morris. A Cheyenne business college was referred to education committee. Prizes for agricultural crops may be awarded along with purses from abroad. A reception and ball for the legislature is planned at the capitol around March 4. The new library will provide a grand dancing hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Robert C. Morris
Cheyenne
Committee On
Cheyenne Board of Trade
Legislative Assembly
Capitol
Becket chair salary talk and Cheyenne real estate plans
Assembly notes discuss paying Galbraith as committee of the whole chairman and critique President Beck for introducing bills. A reporter notes a council member’s complaint about self introduced bills. John Shingle plans a Cheyenne real estate and intelligence office on Ferguson Street soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galbraith
Beck
House
Senate
John Shingle
Cheyenne
Ferguson Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
To-Morrow
Council Proceedings
Hunter
RIC Horn County
W. D. Pickett
Warren L.A. Co
Wyoming Military Organization
Liggett
Acts Council
Assembly
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