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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1890
Page
10
The eleventh legislative assembly is praised as a hardworking body aiming to advance Wyoming. There is concern they may create more laws than necessary before Wyoming potentially becomes a state and holds a session before July.
A message from Stockman argues against using general territorial funds to support a private stock commission. Critics note the $35,000 cost, limited reimbursement from cattle sales, and potential bias toward foreign or nonresident owners. They warn of constitutional issues and rising state and territorial fiscal pressures.
The measure proposed by Hon. C A Campbell would levy one percent on insurance premiums with minor impact, while giving insurers a say in fire department management to save costs. Supporters argue the burden should partly fall on insurers and the law is not an invasion, existing in many states.
County council debated reducing warrant interest from eight to six percent in a close six to five committee vote. Proponents cited benefit to taxpayers and potential for lower overall borrowing while opponents warned of higher private rates and bond issuance to eastern capital.
The article discusses Kansas Republicans divided over prohibition and tariffs with farmers opposing high taxes and fearing immigration impacts. It notes anti prohibition sentiment spreading and debates over election bills, registration and secret ballots, with Wyoming constitutional convention influence.
Strong opposition forms to the proposed Babbitt county cutting from the old Carbon county. A lively contest is anticipated when the bill is brought up in the house today, with a belief that the measure will be defeated.
Wyoming's election reform debate narrows the Hebard bill to a simpler registration plan. The committee drops the Australian ballot and poll tax provisions, urging a plain system that preserves election purity and reduces cost. The Sun supports reform and hopes legislature acts.
Senator Edmunds introduces legislation to shield United States officers from assault and murder while performing official duties, aiming to strengthen penalties and safeguard law enforcement personnel.
The Cheyenne council stalled the six percent bill to reduce interest on public indebtedness from eight to six. The measure, backed by The Sun, would save taxpayers thousands. Rollins Investment and lobbyist George H Taylor opposed it. the council vote 6 to 5 defeated the bill with the Laramie county delegation opposing. Local banks showed no interest, prioritizing public expense cuts.
The passage of the measure is seen as improving the territory’s finances, allowing warrants to be disposed of at par with lower interest. It is argued that Wyoming county and city debts could be marketed at par with six percent debt, a point Delegate Carey could use in Washington. Public interest has grown and the council may avoid defeating a bill viewed as essential for public economy.
Several contestants for the world’s fair location argued their cases in the House of Representatives yesterday. Tae Sun’s telegraphic columns offered a terse synopsis of the speeches delivered.
Report praises Dele gate Carey’s bill establishing three new land offices on public lands. Settlers in Fremont Crook and Converse counties face long costly journeys to prove land claims, hindering territorial settlement and needing removal of the obstacle promptly.
The Sun argues the proposed fish propagation bill with annual costs of about 6 400 should be trimmed. It questions paying for trout by territorial treasury and transport by counties, urging the fish commissioner to revise figures or reduce appropriations amid taxpayer scrutiny and calls for economy.
The measure provides a $12,700 appropriation for a fish hatchery and allows county commissioners to allocate $200 for fish distribution. It also authorizes counties to establish local hatcheries at their own expense. The writer remarks that trout and carp are luxuries for the wealthy and brain food comes high.
Lawmakers face district pressure to secure sizable allocations as officials warn once started the spending spree may surge beyond control. The editorial tone notes broad demand from constituents and the risk of escalating guarantees as figures rise.
The article notes broad support for reforming the jury system while there is hesitation to adopt major changes. It discusses why substantial alterations are unlikely and suggests cautious consideration of improvements.
A brief note indicates W vomine will soon be ready to engage in substantial land office activity, signaling a forthcoming period of property transactions and related administrative work.
The text notes the irrigation bill was to be introduced with the legislature convening. The constitutional convention unanimously urged that a new law reflecting advanced ideas was an imperative necessity.
The text proposes seeking legal advice on whether the current bill is constitutional as a precautionary measure, noting that legislatures often adopt stock legislation and later repeal it when ruled unconstitutional.
The secretary of war delivers a wholesome rebuke for a severe punishment of a soldier, predicting service-wide benefits. The affair is tainted by the officer who filed the charge serving as judge advocate in the court martial.
A collection of humorous and pithy sayings on faith, work, manners, and everyday life. Topics include ministry, gossip, commerce, and human folly with quips about ministers, deacons, lovers, and farmers. The tone mimics a newspaper quip column of light moral observation.
The Weblington Star notes that pretenders to grand thrones once shook kingdoms but now face public scrutiny. The so called Duke of Orleans contemplates history from a Parisian prison, reflecting on contrasts between old regimes and modern times.
The legislative reporter misreported Mr Rankin about forged signatures on the Babbitt county petition. He clarifies a local letter claimed his name on the petition was a forgery, but he made no charge that any signature was forged. The Sun issues the correction.
Reynolds Post and Ladies Relief Corps members gathered at the G A R rooms for a social evening. Commander O'Brien gave a reception speech while Rev Lamkin Hon O P Kellogg Comrade O Connor and Judge W P Carroll spoke. Irene Furness and Hattle Argesheimer delivered recitations as stereopticon views and music entertained. The Ladies Relief Corps served lunch and attendees planned a second event in two weeks.
A Greenland native named Miss Krarer, 31, describes Greenlandic customs and climate after eight years in the United States. She portrays family life, illness, and social norms, noting lack of doctors and rulers, strict child discipline, and unique beauty standards, including oil use and floor-sitting social gatherings.
The piece advises selective newspaper reading to sharpen thinking. It urges avoiding miscellany and preamble, focusing on genuine news, and practicing quick searches. Do not read mindlessly column by column. allocate time, avoid premature reports, and resist quoting from current day sources.
An odd report from New South Wales describes a hangman who was shunned by the public after a performance flaw. He was refused transport at the railway station and forced to walk, with bystanders avoiding him.
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