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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1889
Page
12
The fragment mentions dates and figures including a 400000 stable, Chicago area 173 square miles and 1 200 000 population. It notes New Year resolutions money tight and a postmaster race in Laramie with three candidates remaining. Major Burke seeks a stake in Honduras to settle a Louisiana debt.
The German emperor was given a jet black spirited Arab horse by the sultan of Turkey. Yu Cua Yun, Korea’s legation secretary, studies American history and was asked who America’s first president is. He answered, The father of his country Mr. McGlinty.
The piece cites English capital invested in American ventures this year topping past records with estimates around 750 million dollars, framed as evidence of vast British wealth. It also notes political talk on Wyoming and Idaho statehood, with politicians and travelers praising admission.
The fragment urges everyone to do all in their power to hasten a desirable consummation, expressing a collective call to action and emphasizing duty and shared responsibility.
Attorney General Donzelmann urges a legislative overhaul to require counties to pay for the keeping of their insane in the territorial asylum and to designate collectors. He also calls for court jurisdiction over voluntary assignments to be moved to district courts and for a new, clearer statute. The Sun notes many statutes need modification and urges prompt legislative action.
The Rawlins Republican notes heavy snow between here and Lander with sleighing described as excellent on Sunday. It mentions over 1000 oil land claims in the Rawlins clerk’s office and speculates Burlington route expansion into Carbon county. A Wyoming dispute over northern versus southern territory ends with a blunt warning to proceed honestly.
A Cheyenne Sun claim questions Judge Carey’s push to appoint T. L. McKee as postmaster. The poem-like editorial tone denies allegations and mocks rivals, warning against implied threats and urging explicit statements.
A string of miscellaneous items notes Tue McGinty’s grip and Ward’s revenge while Chaco boasts more grippe than New York. Patti seeks $4000 a night for private singing and the piece lists renowned financiers like Jay Gould and the Vanderbilts. The suffrage question heads to a women's vote in South Dakota and free is discussed as a concept liable to abuse.
Rumors circulate that during a hunting trip President Harrison shot a tacoon and a hog. Critics joke that he has caused hogs trouble since his administration began.
The Buffalo Echo argues it is unkind to claim Cheyenne and Laramie have all they need as local papers now call on the legislature to make no appropriations for public buildings.
The Laramie Sentinel notes Dr. Hayford’s warning as the upcoming legislature nears, signaling a difficult day for taxpayers with the assembly expected to debate budgets and laws.
Congressman Springer yesterday introduced an omnibus bill for the admission of Wyoming Idaho Arizona and New Mexico. The Senate postponement of Wyoming and Idaho admission bills dampens the push for statehood.
Crook county plans to add about forty miles of railroad to the assessment roll next year and by July will add at least sixty more miles along with several enormous coal plants. Three millions of dollars has already been offered for one of the plants.
Francis Murphy the temperance advocate ridicules the Iowa legislature proposal by claiming it aims to alter the Lord's prayer to read Our father who art in the legislature. He calls the idea an attempted rewrite of sacred text.
An editorial urges the legislature to avoid passing nonessential appropriation bills and to keep down state appropriations. Tuk Sun agrees with the sentiment, stressing fiscal restraint in budgeting and legislative hearings.
People in central Wyoming await further oil development as prospects suggest substantial reserves. The region's potential is noted despite current limited extraction activity.
The Denver Republican suggests that substantial activity will await railroad connection before exploiting oil resources. If the Chicago and Northwestern extends its line, traffic could quickly develop oil production after the extension opens.
Kingston Freeman editorial argues against New York Sun critique of Wyoming admission citing population figures and new perspectives. The piece notes Omaha Bee and other papers defending Wyoming while Birt Nye remains prominent. New York World comments on Birt Nye’s wit amid the discussion.
A Boston Courier excerpt notes the actor’s head spin and sight fail as he gazes at a plumber’s diamond pin glittering in an orchestra chair, causing immense attention and a stream of eloquence from the performer. The vivid anecdote centers on the pin as the dramatic focal point.
The New York World reports Wyoming expects to gain statehood in 1890 via Congressional action. Wyoming, about 97,000 square miles with 100,000 people, holds wealth over 100 million dollars and a strong school system. Railways, coal, oil, minerals, timber, irrigation, and livestock are seen driving liberal investment and development in the coming year. Francis E. Warren, Governor.
Yesterday at 11 o'clock F. E. Pickett, a bricklayer at a new car repair shop, fell about twenty feet from the brick wall after the step brick broke. He struck ground on his left side but improved under care at the Occidental hotel with his wife and Dr. Wyman.
The president sent to the senate nominations including W. H. Seamans for Los Angeles land office register Hiram Knowles as district judge for Montana Robert H. Paul as U S marshal for Arizona Franklin P Mays as U S attorney for Oregon Albert D Weed for Montana and William S Harwood as Tombstone Arizona postmaster These filings highlight new federal posts across multiple western states.
Judge Wallace in San Francisco superior court finds the American Sugar Refinery joined the sugar trust, abandoning its original purposes and forfeiting its corporate franchise. Judgment for $5,000 and costs awarded.
Heian January 6 democratic legislators met in joint convention without a quorum as twenty eight of thirty eight members were present They took a ballot voting for caucus nominees Clark and McGinnies and adjourned until tomorrow
Senate committees on territories debate Idaho and Wyoming bills while Mormons gain a chance to oppose Idaho legislation. Washington dispatch notes Cuba debt concerns, Alaska leases, and calls for reports on Native interests and government duties. House advances Springer omnibus bill for Arizona Idaho New Mexico Wyoming statehood and other measures.
A Mormon representative urged the Senate committee on territories to delay Idaho and Wyoming statehood by one week to let Mormon attorneys present objections to the admission and to the new constitution which excludes Mormons from citizenship due to the oath clause. A Supreme Court case assessing the constitutionality of the oath provision is pending with an early decision anticipated.
The committee decided to grant ties for postponement. Consideration of the bill for the state of Wyoming has also been postponed.
The telegraph notes report diverse items: the prince of Thurn and Taxis died. Parnell retains Sir Charles Russell in the O shea case. General T C Jordan ex‑confederate and Arkansas attorney general found dead. Oregon storm damages the railway line with three fatal accidents. Judge David J Brewer sworn as associate justice of U S Supreme Court. coal works stalled in Punxsutawney as miners resist restart. Ellen Berard engaged to Count Lewenhaupt in Wilmington Delaware.
At the committee hearing F Cheney of the Silk Association of America endorses the senate bill while Richard son notes undervaluation as a key obstacle. Kansas Rep Peters urges duty on raw silk, warns against bounties, and Louisiana’s Warmot argues for sugar protection amid tariff debates.
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