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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1889
Page
4
A short table lists One year Six months and Three months subscriptions. The rest riffs on poets in the dumps unable to rhyme “ninety” and jokes about the grippe hitting the Vatican pope and cardinals. It concludes with a quip that Portugal may seize the moment.
The court grants liberty to Kunze the German linked to Dan Coughlin, a Cronin murder suspect, following the judge's decision. The ruling centers on Kunze’s association with Coughlin and the resulting trouble.
Officials order reinforcement of frontier posts in Portugal as republican demonstrations surge and the cabinet resigns. Authorities must prepare for an emergency situation following political upheaval.
The Democratic Territorial Committee plans a meeting in the city next Monday to advance the statehood effort. It criticizes Congressman Springer for opposing Wyoming's admission and urges timely attention to the bill.
Telegraphic communication with the Pacific coast disrupted near Reno Nevada as heavy snow blankets the state and threatens wholesale destruction. Western Utah endures a heavy snowfall stretching into Wyoming with Uinta county receiving substantial accumulations. Cattle are being moved from this county to Nebraska and from Sweetwater county as conditions worsen.
Jupee Barr, after months in Washington, told The Sas there is no doubt Wyoming's admission bill will pass this winter. He reports broad congressional support and little opposition. The judge cited as a reliable observer bases his view on facts.
Reports say the czar, amid family intrigues and constant threats, contemplates reforms yet plans an iron rule. He may banish his brother Grand Duke Sergius for meddling with politics and has tightened the guard, with several officers reportedly taking their own lives in the turmoil.
Governor Titayen writes to Nebraska railroad managers urging a rate cut from 25 to 20 cents per hundred to move corn to market. He argues current prices keep thousands of bushels unsold and that railroads cannot prosper by harming farmers, though action lacks legal authority.
Tut New York pays a tribute describing Walker Blaine as highly capable and amiable. It notes his service as law officer of the state department since his father became secretary of state and his promise of a future in diplomacy. The piece laments the untimely death and expresses national sympathy for Secretary Blaine and family.
The article contrasts governors reports from Arizona New Mexico and Idaho with Wyoming where the Leader complains of slanderous charges. It notes Wyoming officials issuing creditable materials to the interior secretary and legislature, while the Leader pushes accusations of extravagance and poor city finances.
The legislature moved to business with readings of several bills. Hebard proposes a 152 section election reform based on Australian voting and poll taxes. Schnitger favors shifting city tax collection to county officials, aligning with territorial practice. Adams backs a territorial militia. Burritt covers deputy clerks and deed release law. Campbell seeks reduction of county officer salaries.
The Saratoga Lyre argues the creation of a territorial hospital in Wyoming is a necessity and urges the legislature to appropriate funds and designate Saratoga as the hospital location.
Ex Secretary Shannon reports encouraging response from Southern members of Congress as Wyoming statehood moves forward. The mayor’s six month push for the cause is noted as having been effective and deserving appreciation.
Nellie Bly avoids Cheyenne reporters due to a snow blockage on the Central Pacific and takes the southern route. Dispatches report her arrival in San Francisco yesterday and her departure afterward.
The Leader belittles Cheyenne readers for treating Sunday patent inards as reading matter. It calls such content stale and unprofitable, contrasting it with the Sun's fresh Sunday material.
Senator Wilson of Maryland, 68, just won another term in the United States Senate. He is described as unobtrusive, having made only one memorable speech, with critics noting little public life despite lengthy public service.
Former French president Marshal McMahon completes his memoirs but restricts publication to six copies only. He states the work will not be released for general circulation and plans one copy each for himself, his wife, his three sons, and his daughter.
The German emperor asks the valet for the market value of a coat. The valet says three dollars. The emperor agrees and pays three dollars to keep the garment.
The article explains that eastern route trains bring more mail than western ones, due to greater mail matter and limited clerks. It argues for increasing postal clerks by at least one third to handle the load within allotted time.
The territorial auditor's office has expanded greatly in four years and compensation lags. Fees from insurers exceed the total pay for the auditor and deputy. Auditor Grant correctly called for legislative action on the discrepancy, and Governor Warren is expected to agree that pay is insufficient given duties.
In the Jackson Commonwealth EoGar S. Wison argues that admitting new states reduces federal power and centralism. He contends that statehood benefits the nation by curbing political patronage and aligning decisions with major party considerations.
The Tur Rawlins Journal calls for issuing water works bonds and cites the city of Douglas as a guiding example, urging readers to back the municipal funding for improvement.
Henry C. Warmoth is named collector of the port of New Orleans reigniting partisan activity and stirring renewed activity within Democratic organizations and allied groups.
The Sun reports two special dispatches this morning and notes its telegraphic correspondents in Wyoming towns as well as Washington Denver and New York. The paper claims broad reader interest in its Washington feature from last Sunday and asserts it avoids gullible plate features.
Nellse Patterson of Mount Carmel is the only woman machinist in Connecticut. Employed by Mount Carmel Belt company, she is a skilled full-time machinist who blocks pieces on a lathe and earns a man's wages. Her talent and pleasant manner helped overcome initial jealousy among coworkers.
A Wyoming county urges amendments to the library law to allow annual trustee appointments and paid librarians. The Laramie County library model is cited, with calls for expanded hours, a reading room, and better quarters, possibly in the capitol. The Sun praises legislature for pursuing official salary cuts and reforms.
A fragment notes public opinion on the Leader’s push to reduce expenses, calling the new born zeal amusing to the territorial press. The text reflects a satirical, skeptical tone about government cost-saving measures.
Mr. A. KaurMan, manager of the Commonwealth a Denver based literary monthly, is in the city. The magazine is noted for an attractive publication strong contributor list and a leading Western literary position.
The Leader asserts premature credit over planned salary cuts for officials and public reform measures, signaling a political move ahead of legislative approval.
A Cheyenne Sun piece advocates portrait subjects for influential Wyoming figures. It praises Stephen W. Downey of Laramie as a strong statehood advocate and mentions Speaker Downey as a potential subject. It also discusses historical ideas for 1892 World’s Fair exhibits.
Union Pacific president Adams vacations in Cuba for three weeks. Wyoming gains a new advocate in Washington with Maurice Heinz named to push admission. The Sundance Republican praises Governor Warren's government plan. The Omaha Bee reprints Warren notes on Wyoming. Cheyenne to sell real estate at the opera house on February 4 with posters and Colorado papers active. Thompson the south side grocer leaves town. City council organized for the new year. Creditors seek Johnson assets amid uncertain prospects.
A quirky local column notes a lawyer’s delight in fees and a girl curious about affection as she grows. It mentions Charles F. Cam, a Portland painter, and reflects on a neighbor with a tame crow who claims to be a martyr to the cave.
Complaint filed by G Thayer against Charles G Thayer over Timber culture Entry No 1008 dated November 14 1885 for lot 3 and 48c nw section 4 township 13 north range 61 west Laramie county Wyoming. Parties summoned to appear February 6 1890 at 10 a m for testimony and final hearing before the register E P Chamerton.
A notice warns all parties not to purchase or trade horses branded with an S enclosed by a square without consent from A. Revi. The text appears as a warning statement likely tied to ownership or branding disputes.
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