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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1890
Page
4
The note suggests Mr Wanamaker favors a young active businessman for postmaster and hints at considering a young, active, pretty woman. It mentions intrigue around the Montana state senate current quorum and quotes the Chicago Mail on Wyoming admission noting the danger not yet passed.
The piece notes efforts to secure territorial officers from outside quarters to contest Harrison’s home rule pledges. It reports the House Territories Committee voting to report Wyoming admission, removing statehood politics from the debate and signaling House passage. It also covers editorials on the World’s Fair location and timber policy debates, plus criticism of misrepresentation in editorials and details on proposed reforms for correction and jail administration.
The Sun argues for sensible compensation of territorial officers and for employing them full time. It suggests ex officio boards should handle duties now done by penitentiary and capitol commissioners, replacing deputy driven workloads.
Medill of the Chicago Tribune caused a stir by an interview in the New York Post. He says Congress is GOP controlled by a slim majority and warns a 1890 shift unless farmers and workers get tariff changes. He supports tariff revision, removal of war taxes on basics, and shifts to luxuries.
A Southington Connecticut editorial praises Wyoming’s bid for statehood, noting its population wealth and resources. It argues Wyoming should gain statehood to reflect growth and dignity, and cites Cheyenne’s enterprise as a positive sign for the territory’s admission to the Union.
The board of trade makes a fine show and argues that advertising is the chief ally of trade. The CheneYenne Daily Sun signals public appreciation of a good thing from statehood to its newspaper. Gentlemen of congress, another star please.
The Vermont temperance movement seeks to suppress liquor sales by high license and local option after nearly four decades of prohibitory law. The Denver Republican notes Vermont's long trial and questions whether such strict rules can be enforced there or in western states with broader ideas of personal liberty.
A collection of short political maxims arguing for prudent county spending and salaries. It critiques expensive laws that shield professions and stresses that only merit should sustain trades and offices, warning against lobby-driven protection.
In the Douglas Budget the Lusk boomers pressed Mortimer Jesurun to back a division plan for Converse County. He replied that he will oppose any division as a harmful local measure and not in the best interests of the regions involved. The Lusk era d notes lingering doubt about Jesurun’s future support.
The Kansas City Globe cites headlines from Denver Vews and Salt Lake Zidane predicting Wyoming’s admission as a sister state. They greet the prospect with cordial congratulations and praise the territory’s prospective strength and resources. Speed the admission.
Wednesday Mr Merril received word of his confirmation as census supervisor of Wyoming He intends to hire only competent men to ensure proper work and complete coverage of every inhabitant The plan calls for between two and ten enumerators to be assigned Hawlias Republican
The Lazaroine Goo Club forwards a petition to Mayor Trabling opposing Mr Liggett's bill for the protection of wild game and insectivorous birds. Members call the measure too aggressive and unfair in many provisions. Hoamerang,
Beeman coal company organized at Evanston with capital stock of 200000. A Cheyenne reporter reports a gas well struck near the area. Citizens of Lander win incorporation battle in territorial supreme court. Route for Pacific Short Line fixed from eastern border to Wendover. Western Wyoming ranges show stock losses from the storm will be lower than initially feared. Vosburg and Camplin dissolve partnership. Judge Vosburg will helm the Newcastle Alert.
Feb noon saw George Black under the death watch with two guards in his cell. The scaffold for his execution will be built by George Berner, who previously supervised hanging scaffolds in the city.
The Chicago Burlington and Quincy shows strong recovery from the 1888 strike. For 1889 gross earnings reached 26,778,312 with net earnings of 10,208, etc. Operating expenses fell 1,234,798. Other lines in the system also improved, with gross earnings 7,289,304 and net earnings 2,383,950, marking substantial gains.
Mrs. Bontecue, living at Medicine Bow near Hanna, sought help from Hohn during a domestic dispute. Bontecue, intoxicated after arming himself, fought with Hohn and was shot in the left breast as Hohn fired. neighbors doubt the accidental claim. Bontecue died Sunday morning.
George Haight, a wealthy young Englishman living on a ranch in Uinta county, vanished after leaving Piedmont for home on Saturday. Authorities fear he was lost or perished in recent storms while a searching party combs the area.
The Syracuse Journal portrays James G. Blaine as a representative and champion of traditional American values. It emphasizes his consistent stance in support of existing policy and his opposition to movements seeking its disruption. The piece frames Blaine as a defining figure of American character.
Omeahe Hoe Woahington Correspondent, Congressional Delegate Carey of Wyoming, is a tireless advocate for Wyoming statehood. He says his future as a private citizen hinges on passage and argues the people’s claim outweighs personal loss, insisting statehood brings full citizenship.
The judge dedicates days and even holidays to preparing for congressional consideration. He spends Sundays organizing papers and scheduling the matter for prompt review, appearing to live solely for this task.
At the Inter Ocean hotel last evening about 7:30 a quarrel between John Shingle former Tribune proprietor and Charles Boulter frequent guest led to a fight on the sidewalk. They exchanged blows breaking a hotel window until Officer Nolan intervened. Boulter walked home, Shingle returned to recover his hat and wash a chin abrasion. Source suggests a prior letter may have sparked the altercation.
Philip Housenik, infatuated with 16 year old Miss Wiggins of Converse county, eloped with her to Douglas. They obtained a marriage license using a forged parental consent. A preacher wed them. parents arrived ten minutes after and reluctantly took the couple home.
Ida May Davis sues Robert Hall administrator for heirs of George R Bird alleging abandonment and contesting McDowell’s homestead entry following Bird and a Swede’s murder. The land office through register and receiver awards the land to Bird heirs despite Davis’s objections. Attorneys W H Fishback and J C Uaird represent the sides.
Madame D Arona Davidson applies for divorce in Douglas district court. Davidson expects a decree in her favor and has contracted to go to Sweden for an opera engagement. She plans a May departure for her foreign trip. The piece ends with a folk remark about jealousy and social conduct.
Delegate Carey reports to a friend that Wyoming is likely to win admission this session with Democrats in both chambers signaling support. He notes optimism from Senator Butler and a favorable House report, while city council discusses slug shot bans and Bond’s $5000 engineering bond is approved.
The Cheyenne opera house hosts Sol Smith Russell in a new original character that critics call charming and witty with touches of pathos. The large, attentive audience praised his genius and dramatic artistry, comparing him to Jefferson and Southern. Miss One, a graceful young actress with a sweet voice, impressed as heroine.
In Parle the Duke of Orleans is described as a misfit while the French refuse to dance to his fiddling. A girl vaults over a rope to a real creature. A man who loses is not charged with not playing tall. A factory shuts down the hand. In the Sierras snow performs excellent banking business with bees.
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