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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1889
Page
2
The article notes a territorial treasury holding of $103,000 as part of a broader update on subscriptions and public finances. It mentions appointments and disappointments for some men, and Lanamik County holding lands to cover current expenses. The piece highlights clear cold weather warmly welcomed by a long-suffering populace.
Ex President Cleve LaAnp and his wife will travel to Florida for a several week stay. No dates or destinations beyond Florida specified in the report.
A proposed assignment law is under preparation and expected to be offered in the legislature this week. The measure aims to regulate transfers of ownership and establish new guidelines for assignment procedures. The bill's fate remains uncertain as lawmakers review its provisions.
Warrant payments are settled in cash when presented to the city treasurer, ensuring prompt fulfillment of obligations. The notice underscores immediate settlement upon presentation.
Ar G Ler longtime clerk of Uinta county died in Salt Lake City a few days ago. He had served the county in a clerical capacity for many years and was known for his diligent work and public service.
A veteran voice counsels action for slot play by recommending dropping quinine regardless of grip. The remark frames risk and strategy in a concise, period style.
PaRnent prepares a full denial of O Shea charges and indicates intent to retaliate physically as the dispute escalates. The statement hints at a plan to let O Shea be struck, asserting it will be paid.
Lou Cox longtime station agent at Green River and Evanston died in Billings Montana on the 13th of the month.
The prevailing mood among lawmakers favors reducing public costs and the hope is they will persist in this aim.
Portugal's new king Carlos shows diverse talents as a devoted sportsman musician and painter with fluency in seven languages. He balances royal duties with artistic and athletic pursuits, reflecting a multifaceted modern monarch.
M. Boruscnip presented twenty thousand dollars to the city of Paris for relief of the poor suffering from influenza there. The proposal that city, county and territorial warrants bear only six percent interest is deemed sound and would greatly cut public expenses.
Johnson county delegates branded themselves R. O. S. before departure, interpreted as reduction of salaries, signaling a cost cutting stand by the group.
A legislator proposes a bill to authorize bounties for killing wolves coyotes bear mountain lion and badgers. The measure aims to support wildlife control and livestock protection through monetary rewards.
A proposed legislature measures seeks to remove city or town assessors in Wyoming and empower county assessors to perform the duties. The plan would implement statewide consolidation of assessor responsibilities through a forthcoming bill.
The territorial treasurer’s suggestion that interest be paid on money deposited in the bank is expected to be enacted and extended to cities and counties.
The Laramie Sentinel last week labeled Ludin a crank and now awaits whether this proposition is challenged. The brief remark signals ongoing discourse and potential dispute over the accusation.
A 25 year old view notes the United States paid 7 million for Alaska and has since earned 5 million from fishery rentals, praising Secretary Seward. It also reports cattlemen at Topeka denouncing price manipulation conspiracies and calling Kansas' legislature a doodle legislature.
The Sun argues against starting a wave of capital projects in Cheyenne and other towns, saying such appropriations would overwhelm routine legislation and raise taxes. It urges economy this session, noting a possible next winter session could revive unfinished projects and new requests.
The ten member joint committee on rules concluded work and reported to presiding officers. Innovations include joint irrigation sessions for house and council, a bill intro from the joint committee, and a unified salary reduction path via a joint committee of ways and means. The point of order rule allows five minutes for explanation.
The Leader’s editor criticizes War ren for a too smooth message to the legislature. He argues a rough rugged address is needed, a self asserting dictatorial tone. The piece frames the governor as a pawn of the paper’s owners.
Tur Chicago Iuter-Ocean argues that cultured writers find it easier to write for magazines than for daily journals where brevity and clarity are essential. It stresses that concision and direct facts must be powerful, not extended rhetoric.
The notice contrasts Connellius Vanpernier paying 100000 for a Turner painting and Calvin S Brice paying 500000 including a deficiency for a 1555 campaign. It asks which millionaire would admit Vanderbilt is wiser, per the New York Word.
Hon Willis Van Devanter born 1859 in Marion Indiana rose to Cheyenne Wyoming law circles. He studied at Asbury Cincinnati law school partnered with Lacey Van Devanter and son, served as commissioner to revise Wyoming statutes in 1886 and chaired judiciary in 1888 before joining the supreme court pathway.
D W Gibbs, Capitol architect, praises local contractor M P Keele for faithful plan adherence and improvements. He notes lower final cost than projected, fireproof wings, and rapid repair of fire damage plus frescoing of the senate chamber and adjoining rooms.
The architect reports remarkable progress after thirty days of work. Mr Gibbs commends the commissioners and contractor for fine work and public service. Local labor was used by Mr Keefe keeping wages and money in the city, while an Ohio contractor previously brought in eastern workers. Capitol commissioners passed a resolution of thanks to Mr Keefe.
The Denver Republican reports Governor Warren’s message to Wyoming’s legislature urging admission to the Union. It notes Wyoming’s strong finances with $30 million assessed and $166 million real value, vast irrigable land, rich coal and oil resources, and the need for aggressive advertising to attract immigration and development. The piece argues Wyoming can sustain a state government and deserves statehood.
The quote argues there is greater diversity in human thought than in nature and that attempts to impose uniform ideas on people defies nature’s divine law. It suggests brains lack a universal rule and square, highlighting inherent variation.
After two days of study an advance copy of the governor's message is judged to be smooth and without notable criticism. The reviewer notes the courteous provision of the copy and expresses discouragement at finding nothing to fault.
A nonpartisan branch 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 new organized effort for reform.
A pro tax essay argues citizens should pay taxes in proportion to the benefit they receive and cites Adam Smith on revenue under state protection. It condemns preferential exemptions and asserts taxation funds education, health, roads, and security, while warning against wasteful spending.
The county and city should share one assessment to avoid extra expense. In several states one assessment serves both county and city tax bases. A comparison shows Laramie County sometimes taxes city property twice what Cheyenne does.
The text argues for equal consideration of all tax interests when fixing rates, noting that large valued properties like railroads are often assessed disproportionately low. It cites railroad property in a county valued at $30,000,000 being assessed at $6,000,000, or one-fifth of value, contrasted with town property at 50 to 75 percent.
The piece argues coal mines deserve tax contributions proportional to income due to profitability and protection costs. It notes Wyoming mined 2,000,000 tons in 1887 per official reports and cites Governor Warren predicting further growth in two years.
The article estimates that coal production reaching 5,000,000 tons would trigger a tax of cents per ton for 1889, yielding an annual income of about $100,000. The figures suggest fiscal potential in limiting or regulating the industry.
Snow blockade between Alamosa and Durango was raised yesterday and trains are moving again after clearance.
Depew predicts improvements in railroad construction and new appliances will insure a marked reduction in both passenger and freight rates. He argues faster rails and better devices will lower costs for travel and shipping.
Bourlington reports 159 open saloons amid debate over enforcement of prohibitory law in Iowa. Residents argue the law is strictly applied while others dispute the claim, reflecting local tensions over prohibition.
The passage notes the South has contributed more to Henry W. Grady’s monument than to Jefferson Davis, suggesting a test of fealty to new ideas or old loyalties in the region. It frames the funding as significant for regional sentiment and historical memory.
Professor Wickensheim of Berlin reports a shark stomach containing a 120 pound dolphin, forty three fish, a decomposed seal, and four human limbs. The find hints at why McGinty vanished.
The Wyoming legislature gathers on opening day in a capitol building costing three hundred thousand dollars. The structure stands as a monument to the enterprise of the people and a credit to the richest territory in the union.
The Bonanza Rustler notes the Shoshone Indians on the reservation feel secure after Great Father in Washington provided food and clothing. It credits Governor Warren for expanding rations and clothing following his visit, while suggesting he should visit the Big Horn Basin.
At the annual meeting the secretary Mr Jeffrey called for early legislative action to secure proper collection laws. Merchants complain that enforcement is impossible when others refuse to meet obligations. They seek protection and fairness for honest buyers who pay for what they purchase.
The Tax Sun periodical issues a weekly wrap including full legislature reports and addresses, city campaign coverage, and editorials. It debuts illustrated biographical sketches of prominent citizens, starting with Chief Justice Van Devanter.
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