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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1889
Page
9
A deranged miscellany rattles on about public offices, a city stand pipe, and a missing engineer. It cites Wyong and Lake Mahpalutah with gobbledygook names while claiming officials and newspapers err in judgment and duty.
A market report by Tae Sun has been carefully revised by top local merchants and will be found reliable. The update reflects input from prominent business owners and aims to guide readers with trusted insights.
A Boston Courier note asserts only an unmarried woman can instruct sisters on the art of managing a husband, signaling social expectations of marriage and domestic guidance.
A reflective line suggests that if certain men faced honest judgment about themselves it could benefit them, though few are willing to seek or hear such truth.
The report notes a decline in the number of arrivals via Castle Garden and an improvement in the profile of immigrants. It highlights smoother processing and better screening contributing to the reduced volume.
Sen Tue reports on yesterday’s White House gala reception described as a brilliant, elegant event with a large turnout of prominent attendees and high society figures.
The president hosted a reception yesterday where foreign dignitaries appeared in ornate attire, their gold and red tassels described as striking in the scene.
A Tur Dairy SunN statement says the venture is not yet at the hoped level for the next three months but is moving in the right direction and appeals for proper encouragement from supporters and partners.
The Leader cautions against enlarging power while acknowledging Tae Sun may regret its temerity though no actual street demonstration occurs.
An exchange mocks Eve as a pretty typewriter and jokes that she would have rivaled Theahem in shaking paradise. Speaker Reed notes a new member under old house rules acts like a fly in molasses, moving yet never progressing.
A suggestion to lease rooms in the capitol building for county officers meets general approval if a reasonable figure can be obtained.
An editorial argues newspapers must remain independent and free from entangling alliances to speak truth when public needs require it, ensuring accountability and trust in journalism.
The Wyoming newspaper greets readers with New Year wishes and predicts 1890 will be pivotal as Wyoming transitions from territory to state, expands coal fields, accelerates railroad construction, and sees population and prosperity rise.
County officials complain of cramped spaces in the county building with inadequate vault storage and passage. Chairman Lloyd suggests leasing rooms in the capitol building to house the clerk, treasurer, clerk of court, judges, and U S marshal, using rental income to offset costs and allow court sessions in the supreme court room. The proposal aims to improve facilities for Laramie County and the territory.
The constitutional convention named M C Brown as chair of the committee to urge Wyoming statehood in Congress. Judge Brown prepared a pamphlet arguing Congress may acquire territory only to admit new states and must admit them promptly, urging timely action.
The article reviews Judge Brown's defense of Wyoming's push for statehood, arguing admission is constitutional and warranted by population and wealth. It lauds the constitutional convention chairman for his role and urges a Washington visit to lobby representatives.
Prof Ricketts presents measured results from Hartville iron claims based on Sunrise Village Belle and Chicago workings. He estimates 750000 tons in sight at Sunrise and suggests Village Belle and Chicago add similar, with other unexamined claims likely yielding more, signaling a major Bessemer ore district and urging a Hartville spur for the Cheyenne rail line.
Mus. Cox, widow of the late S. S. Cox, has returned to the sultan of Turkey the orders and decorations conferred on her husband. She includes the Mejidieh among those sent back.
The passage traces the historic transition from rulers claiming divine right to government deriving legitimacy from the people. It notes that questions about origin of authority led to the removal of kingly rights, while some sovereigns retain titles without true power.
The passage argues that people increasingly appoint themselves as rulers rather than defer to kings. It contends progress has advanced to self rule, suggesting three centuries of changes point toward a trend where society governs itself without monarchic authority.
The article argues that British investments in the United States will total at least 100 million this year and that home opportunities for British capital are nearly exhausted. It predicts continued large outflow into U S investments, depending on returns from existing holdings and noting strong American prospects.
A quirky miscellany mocks modern life with playful quips about breakfast buns, wedding plans for Eiffel’s daughter, a toppled growler, Queen Victoria’s long reign, a twelve chapter Calender for 1890, arc lamps, Christmas, John Jeems Ingalls a self respect and old love letters.
Fort Collins 2xpress reports Burlington lines extend toward Fort Laramie and central Wyoming with right of way buys. Agents have purchased ranchland near Fort Laramie two miles north of Cheyenne as the post nears abandonment, creating farming land for locators. The railroad’s survey targets the iron belt, while Wyoming locals admire Burlington’s outright land purchases over subsidies.
The Tax Lux proprietor acknowledges an invitation to attend a reception by the Old Mens club at Rawlins on January 1, 1890. The event will be at the courthouse due to insufficient club house capacity. The reading hints at a large crowd and a lively gathering with warnings about excesses and late hours.
Judge Blair recounts Lincoln approving West Virginia’s statehood after a 1862 request. Blair recalls entering the White House at dawn to hear the president’s decision read aloud, confirming West Virginia’s admission to the Union.
A Saintoven Lane report notes towners and strangers seeking property amid drunkenness and rowdyness in Santioga. Wyoming residents push Carbon county division east west with a proposed line south of Saratoga creating a new Bonaned Mustler of Shell Creek visits with large sugar beets onions and dent corn. J A Thompson begins Wind River bridge approaches with work to start next spring and W E Hawley foresees full operation if cold weather persists.
As the session opens January 14, aspirants for council and house clerkships emerge. William Kuykendall and Major H. Glafcke contend for chief council clerk. Mrs. Ollerenshaw seeks enrolling clerk in the council. In the house, no chief clerk candidate is yet named. several women join the race for assistant and enrolling clerks. Doorkeeper and sergeant at arms races heat up. pages named. many towns and counties listed as backers. The Buffalo Redo saga notes Cheyenne and Laramie pressure for 10 public-building appropriations.
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