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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1889
Page
10
The text notes subscription rates for one year six months and three months and mentions a territorial treasury holding of $103,000. It states Lanamik County has lands on hand to cover current expenses and describes the weather as clear and cold, gratefully hailed by a long-suffering people.
Ex President Cleve Lane and his wife plan a Florida visit for a few weeks, with travel details and itinerary not disclosed. The couple aims to enjoy a retreat away from official duties.
A new assignment law is being prepared and will be offered in the legislature this week. It outlines procedures, impacted sectors, and timelines for review by lawmakers and staff.
Warrants issued by CuEYENNE are promptly paid in cash when presented to the city treasurer, reflecting orderly municipal financial handling.
Ar G Ler long served as the county clerk of Uinta County and died in Salt Lake City a few days ago. His death marks the loss of a longtime public servant who held the office for many years and was known in local government circles.
A veteran voice offers guidance on using quinine in the slot, noting that experience matters whether the grip exists or not. The remark frames a practical tip as a broader strategic principle.
A statement from PaRnent promises a full denial of O Shea's charges. The remarks imply confrontation and a potential aggressive stance toward O Shea.
Lou Cox longtime station agent at Green River and Evanston died in Billings Montana on the 13th instant. He served several years in those railroad posts.
The prevailing disposition among lawmakers is to reduce public expenses and the authors urge them to hold fast to this purpose.
Portugal's monarch Carlos is described as an active sportsman and accomplished musician. He speaks seven languages and paints with watercolors, showing a broad cultural and artistic range.
M. Boruscnip has presented $20,000 to the city of Paris for relief of the poor suffering from influenza in that place. Proposals that city, county and territorial warrants draw only 6 percent interest are supported as a measure to substantially reduce public expenses.
A Johnson county delegation departed home under the label R. O. S. interpreted as reduction of salaries. The phrase signals a planned salary cut stance as they prepare for forthcoming talks or actions.
A legislator proposes a bill to authorize payments for killing wolves coyotes bears mountain lions and badgers. The plan aims to reduce predation on livestock and game by offering bounties through the state wildlife program.
A proposed legislative measure would transfer assessor duties from city or town offices to the county assessor in Wyoming. The bill would standardize property evaluation across the state and streamline the assessment process.
The territorial treasurer recommends paying interest on money deposited in banks. The plan is expected to extend to cities and counties, affecting public funds and local government finances.
The Laramie Sentinel labeled Ludin a crank last week and the paper notes a pending dispute over that proposition. Local readers watch for rebuttal or confirmation as controversy unfolds.
The article notes the United States paid 7 million dollars for Alaska twenty five years ago and has earned 5 million from fishery rentals. It credits Secretary Seward and cites a Topeka cattlemen convention blasting stock and farm product price manipulation as conspiracies and denouncing Kansas's legislature as a doodle legislature.
The Sun argues that any movement in the legislature to secure public building appropriations could spark widespread requests. It cites Cheyenne, Laramie, Rawlins, Evans ton, Rock Springs, Fremont county, and Sundance as potential beneficiaries and urges economy with another session possible, to avoid debt and delay unfinished projects.
The ten member joint committee on rules concluded its labors and reported to officers. It adopted innovations such as joint irrigation sessions, a bill from the joint committee, and salary reduction referrals to a joint panel. The point of order rule now allows five minutes for explanation.
The Leader criticizes Governor Warren for delivering a caucus style note to the legislature. The editor insists a rough rugged message is needed, a one man power document that dictates legislative action.
The Chicago Inter Ocean notes that editors prize concise, factual writing over florid rhetoric. It argues that a magazine allows more culture and depth, while a daily journal demands concentration and condensation to convey a plainly stated fact effectively.
Connellius Vanpernier pays $100,000 for a Turner painting while Calvin S Brice contributes $500,000 including his deficiency payment to his 1555 senate campaign. The New York Word notes the contrasting sums and asks which of the two millionaires is wiser, as debate swirls.
Willis Van Devanter born in 1859 in Marion Indiana rises from Wyoming law circles to chief justice of the supreme court of Wyoming. His career includes Cincinnati law studies, Lacey Van Devanter firm, and service as commissioner to revise Wyoming statutes and as a state legislator. He is praised for dignity, clear logic, judicial restraint, and courteous manner in court.
D W Gibbs praises contractor M P Keele for closely following plans and improving on them. He notes initial delays on the first contract but faster completion under Keele for the wings and fireproofing. Fire damage repairs and frescoing in the senate chamber and adjoining rooms were completed quickly.
The architect praises the recent month’s work as finer than expected and credits commissioners and contractor. The Ohio contractor used eastern labor, sending wages home, while Mr Keefe hired local mechanics whenever possible. Capitol commissioners passed a resolution of thanks to Keefe.
Governor Warren's Wyoming message to the territorial legislature argues for admission to the Union, citing prosperity, a $30 million assessed and $166 million real property value, rich resources, and irrigation potential. It urges aggressive advertising to attract immigrants and notes readiness to sustain a state government.
The passage argues that human minds lack uniform rules and that attempts to force universal ideas contradict the divine order of nature. It emphasizes variability in thought and warns against imposing a single framework on humanity.
The reviewer spent two days examining an advance copy of the governor's message, noting its courtesy and smoothness but finding no substantive criticism to offer. The remark reflects a restrained reception of the governor's communication.
A non partisan element of the Pennsylvania Christian Temperance Union withdraws from Miss Willard's society and plans to organize the Womens' Christian Temperance Alliance of Pennsylvania, signaling a reorganization of temperance efforts in the state.
A discussion argues that citizens should pay taxes in proportion to the benefits received and the revenue under state protection. It contends that selective exemptions harm equity, while prudent public spending on education health roads and security yields civilization and welfare. Excessive or wasteful spending makes taxation harmful.
The text argues against separate county and city assessments citing unnecessary costs. It notes some states use a single assessment for both levels of government and observes that Laramie county often taxes city property at about twice the rate of Cheyenne.
The piece argues for unified boards to set tax rates across railroads livestock lands and other property. It warns that separate boards create discrimination and that tax should reflect revenue. It notes railroad property often underassessed, with county values at stake.
The article argues that state subjects should fund government roughly by ability, applying this to Wyoming coal mines. It cites 1887 coal output of 2,000,000 tons and Governor Warren’s forecast of growth, noting coal’s profitability and high protection costs for workers and property.
The article notes that reaching 5,000,000 tons would trigger a tax of cents per ton on output for 1889, yielding about $100,000 in annual income.
Snow blockade between Ala mos a and Durango Colorado was raised yesterday allowing trains to run again.
Depew predicts that advances in railroad construction and consumer appliances will bring a marked reduction in both passenger and freight rates. He argues that better lines and better machines will lower costs and improve service for the public.
A Bourlington paper states 159 open saloons in the city while Iowa residents claim prohibition laws are strictly enforced in the state. The remark highlights tension between reported saloon availability and enforcement perceptions amid broader temperance discourse.
The article notes the south has contributed more to a Henry W. Grady monument than to Jefferson Davis, viewing it as a test of fealty to new ideas versus old loyalties. It discusses regional sentiment and the symbolic meaning behind the funding choices.
Professor Wickensheim of Berlin dissects a shark and recovers a 120 pound dolphin, 43 fish, a decomposed seal, four human limbs. The items hint at why McGinty could not be found.
The Wyoming legislature marks opening day by gathering in a new capitol building costing $300000. The structure is hailed as a monument to the people's enterprise and a credit to the territory noted as the richest in the union.
The Bonanza Rustler notes the Shoshone Indians on the reservation are content after aid secured by the Great Father in Washington. It credits Governor Warren for increasing rations and clothing after his visit, and suggests he should visit the Big Horn Basin.
At the board of trade annual meeting secretary Mr. Jeffrey urged securing proper collection laws and early consideration by the legislature. Merchants complain enforcement is hard when debtors refuse to meet obligations. They seek fair protection so honest buyers may obtain credit without unjust risk to merchants.
The Sun announces a new feature with illustrated biographical sketches of territory's prominent citizens. The inaugural sketch profiles Chief Justice Van Devanter, the first in the series, as part of a broader weeklong coverage including legislative reports, editorials, and territorial papers.
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