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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1889
Page
4
An article notes widespread influenza mixed with pneumonia and neuralgia in Canada and the United States. It mentions Bisaanck skipping duties blaming Russia, a panicky mood from rising deaths, and New York denying the Russian Grippe while 50,600 people per minute are wiping noses and a death-rate climb follows.
Frank M Foors a staunch Republican and businessman of Wyoming has been appointed receiver of public moneys at Evanston replacing W F Shaffer A L New remains register of the land office The Lander Clipper notes the move aims to widen Wyoming representation in federal offices
The Daily Sus plans an eight page edition starting January 1 to handle rising advertising patronage and keep pace with the city and territory. It will be the first and only eight page daily in Wyoming and hopes for broad support from Cheyenne Republicans and supporters statewide. The Lusk officers salaries debate aligns with popular sentiment urging reduced fees as Wyoming seeks statehood and the proposed constitution. The Herald urges the territorial assembly to lower county officer salaries, arguing current fees burden the people as wages and profits fall.
A cursory reading of Congressman Springer’s bill for reclaiming arid western lands praises its practical plan. It would have surveys, irrigation districts, state loans to fund reservoirs and canals, and land sales to settlers under a unified water and land regime.
The article emphasizes water as the primary value due to limited supply, with land secondary. It notes Australia’s mastery of irrigation districts, reduced costs through cooperation, and profitability with proper laws. Mr Springer’s bill is viewed as a major step toward economical water use and broad prosperity once enacted.
Laramie readers anticipate Bill Nye appearing with Riley as he plans to "afflict the good people of Laramie" around February 3. Tuk Cukyvenne Sun will double in size with the new year, signaling growing prosperity. Judge Carey warns Democrats over Wyoming statehood politics, noting a slim Republican majority. A daily mail trip from Laramie to Denver and back shows travel-time mismatches, highlighting planning issues.
A historical notice states that Chicago elevators are controlling farm product prices by means other than supply and demand. The report highlights concerns about market manipulation and potential impacts on farmers and local commerce.
Ibetta Wyoming Arizona and New Mexico push to join the Union as new states. Supporters in these territories urge rapid inclusion while opposition raises questions about costs and regional balance. Omaha Republican.
Mrs Grover Cleveland shows keen taste for French literature spending much time reading Parisian novelists in the original language.
The death of the late empress of Brazil on Saturday has a serious effect on Dom Pedro, who is in a low despondent condition, according to our dispatches.
Senator Ingalls, famed for political work, also writes prolifically for magazines and newspapers. He reportedly doubles his congressional salary through his articles, with a steady stream of publishable pieces in various outlets.
The item cites Grover Cleveland as contributing $25 to Charleston earthquake victims, illustrating restraint in generosity amid calls on a committee to fund losses from Silcett's breach of trust. It questions committee tenure and reflects on charitable appeals in New York.
The state newspapers, despite his denial of marrying Miss Stroughton, insist Senator Allison will wed another person. The papers appear inclined to push a sensational marriage claim regardless of the senator’s stated stance.
Queen Vicronta admires American oyster artifacts as collectors note on an awaiting stone yesterday. Nearby barrels from Long Island at Haven harbor market indicate active transatlantic trade.
A New York World excerpt notes Sioux leader Gall in Washington described as a robust, chief-like figure with a palm leaf fan, recalling he led the band that killed Custer. It contrasts his past agility with current obesity and sketches his public demeanor. Also mentioned is Kate Field's Washington, a new national weekly to debut with arts, science, literature and other departments. Field promotes pro commerce, tariff reduction, civil service reform, and a religion of deeds. Mistakes are acknowledged as roots of ignorance.
Keefe hall hosted a bean and button guessing carnival with a torchlit parade from Hellman’s store to the hall. An eight member counting committee and five ticket examiners tallied prizes totaling 510 with Royal Buckles the closest at 22 off, winning first prize.
The averson sale of ordnance stores at Camp Carlin yesterday drew many buyers from Denver Nebraska and the west and north. A vast array of war material including saddles harness canteens knapsacks gun equipment sabres and military gear was offered. A large case of sabres went to a New York house representative. Attendees generally said most items sold brought good prices.
Rail rumors say a through Denver Wendover service launches February first, expanding the Fort Worth system into Wyoming and linking Sioux City to Cheyenne and Denver. The expansion aims to funnel traffic via the Cheyenne Northern, boosting the region's rail connectivity and benefits for Cheyenne.
Orange Blossoms and Miss Minnie C Schule wed at the residence of Hon Luke Voorhees on Saturday evening with Rev George Rutter officiating. The couple received many congratulatory wishes and gifts including a china dinner set, glassware, clocks, a cane rocking chair, a walnut centre table, and more from friends and relatives.
A Jenks household inventory includes water pitcher one dozen glasses a celery dish a bed spread and a rug. Items mention Mr and Mia William Richardson Miss Ada Jenks Mie Florence Edith and Alberta Jenks as the tidy party.
John McCormick, a Sheridan county resident born August 1, 1844 in Steuben New York, has lived in Michigan Montana and Wyoming and previously served as Custer county clerk. A Republican, he sat in the Ninth Legislative Assembly council and supports immediate territorial statehood, reduced salaries, and economical governance.
Soomerang correspondent reports Douglas Creek camp poised as a major western mining boom. Keystone mill nearly ready to install machinery while other mines are sinking or planned for the new year. Whispers of another mill in spring. a mail route and stage from Laramie is seen as essential amid good roads and light snow.
The Sunday evening Presbyterian service of song drew a smaller crowd than expected yet offered a delightful musical festival. The program proceeded as published except for the Twelfth Mass where a brief faux pas caused the choir to bolt the door, prompting the audience to end the service early. Mr Field remained in the pulpit awaiting benediction.
The Saddle Rock on Seventeenth Street, owned by George Lyon, suspended operations yesterday due to foreclosure of a mortgage held by Cheyenne National Bank and other rent claims totaling between 600 and 809 dollars.
Friends of convicted murderer George Black have raised $200 for an appeal to the supreme court to be argued by Attorney Fishback. Also listed are wedding cards for the January 4 ceremony of Harry S. Kaykendall and Blanche Irene Moore at St. Mark's Episcopal Church.
Joseph Kemmler, condemned to death by electric chair, appealed to the general term arguing the sentence is unconstitutional and cruel. The court ruled the method is not secret or unlawful and remanded Kemmler so the punishment stands, with clemency unlikely.
Sarah Bernhardt fainted after the funeral pyre ignited during a Joan of Arc scene. Two scene shifters were seriously burned in the accident backstage at the Paris theater during last night’s performance.
An English syndicate proposes to buy the Granite Mountain mine in Montana. They offer $40 per share, or a total at about $18,000,000 for the whole company, but the deal has not yet been accepted.
An advertisement urges readers to try electrical Turkish and vapor baths offered by Dr Free at the Normandie for rheumatism and blood skin kidney or nervous system diseases, claiming cures after medicines fail.
Train crews on Evansville and Terre Haute railroads have walked out. Firemen engineers conductors brakemen and switchmen formed committees and asked for reinstatement of charged crews and suspension of Superintendent Hard. Mackey refused and 600 Pinkerton men were sent to Pennsylvania amid mounting tensions. Dom Pedro reported dangerously ill yesterday.
Pittsburg workers on the traction line walked out after twenty Knights of Labor members were dismissed. Streetcars operate tonight with replacement crews from Chicago and Philadelphia. No violence reported as the strike begins.
Pinkerton guards arrived from New York Philadelphia and Chicago at the Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburg Coal company’s request. The strike at Watson and Advan has lasted over two weeks, involving 1600 miners. Notices require vacating company houses within ten days, and evictions are feared. Reports say 600 Hungarians and Italians are en route to work under company protection.
Dom Pedro remains utterly prostrated in Oporto. Doctors urged speech to rouse him but he does not respond. Compress Deu and Scam Compte arrived. The ex-emperor's meeting with his daughter was painful.
Sioux Falls reports state auditor Taylor accuses D G Turner of a large scale life insurance fraud. Turner posed as Citizen's Life agent from Cherokee and sold joint policies to farm families. Notes were sold to banks for cash, with millions in alleged business and thousands in receipts. US court action planned. Turner is a repeated offender.
An interview request with Captain O'Shea regarding Par nell's divorce claim was denied. He advised Parnell to maintain silence and act as corespondent, denying that the suit was family-instigated. He said neither the Vines nor Mr. Houston knew of the action beforehand and produced a letter from the editor seeking confirmation.
Wastimaros December hearing before the committee heard objections to reducing duties on various chemicals. Rosengarten urged restoring quinine duties while Terris pressed keeping castor oil taxed. Fernwalle urged abolishing alcohol tax and Beckwith backed no duty on works of art. Tomorrow glass and earthenware makers will present.
Samm Blaine brother of James G. Blaine dies at Chemewa Indian Training School near Salem after a long illness aged 63. Prof Melville C. Blaine principal teacher at the same school is named in the notice.
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