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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1889
Page
10
In a blunt public stance a Mississippi figure dismisses tame prize fights and vows to keep up a violent reaction with gunfire against Black opponents. The remark underscores a volatile climate of racial tension and extremism surrounding boxing events.
The nonpartisan branch of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union met in Cleveland yesterday. They adopted a constitution and elected officers. Mrs. Ellen G. Phinney of Ohio was chosen president after Mrs. Foster declined. Mrs. T. B. Walker of Minnesota was named vice president.
A leader notes little enthusiasm in the house for a plan to place all public money interest into treasuries. The editorial predicts the measure will gain strong support from Republicans in the House of Representatives.
Governor Warren states that reports from territorial officers fully document the territory’s growth and development and urges printing and preservation. He argues printed copies would aid immigration and capital investment, and assist lawmakers in deliberations.
Victoria and Tennie Woodhull, now married to English men, intend to sue for criminal libel in New York. Victoria’s husband Biddulph Martin, a London banker, is said to have hired a house for the action and to pursue offenders. Inspector Byrnes, called a "charming adventuress" by Byrnes, was challenged to prove his remarks.
The territorial library holds about 15 000 volumes and remains a law library. Authors urge widening its scope to include reference books, encyclopedias, maps, and works on political economy and history from American and European writers. Such additions would aid state house staff and public affairs.
The article notes that well regulated registration systems are required by law in twenty nine states. It cites constitutions in Colorado Florida Maryland Mississippi North Carolina Pennsylvania and South Carolina that require registration as a prerequisite to suffrage. Missouri requires registration only in cities.
The text notes that New Jersey and New York require city registration in municipalities over 10 000 people while Arkansas Delaware Georgia Indiana Kentucky Oregon Tennessee Texas and West Virginia do not require registration. It adds that Arkansas Texas and West Virginia prohibit registration by constitution. In other states a registration system exists by law. It mentions an assertion that registration acts may be unconstitutional where constitutions are silent on registry as they act as a test for voter qualifications not in the fundamental law.
A critique laments self conceit in press leadership and urges broader praise of others. The piece warns that vanity narrows perspectives and stifles intellectual growth, condemning disdain for nonproduced truths.
A special Washington letter is described as interesting reading for Wyomingites, promising insights and timely commentary likely to engage local readers.
The Leader runs padded county statements in contrast to its adjacent retrenchment and reform editorials, highlighting a divide in tone and emphasis across columns.
Mr. Jesurun has introduced a house bill authorizing a corporation to increase or diminish its capital stock to extend its business or change its name.
The sub treasury in New York calls the claim that Mexicans are coining large quantities of American silver dollars a fake.
Paris physicians prescribe bversteak and champagne to treat the grip, warning that adopting this remedy in the country could worsen the epidemic.
Acclaimed journalist Henry Watterson has begun a lecture tour with the subject Money and Morals. He is described as possessing rare knowledge and brilliance in discussing the topic.
Settlers in the Big Horn basin express surprise and indignation at reports of a wholesale lynching of the Kettle Jack gang. They call the alleged atrocity a miserable fake business and urge an end to such actions.
In the house Hon. J. P. Rankin offers a bill to bond floating county debts with interest not above six percent. It requires ten percent of bonds paid in ten years and ten percent annually thereafter, aiming to redeem all bonds in twenty years. Bond issuance capped at four percent of assessed value.
Ion. Thomas Snedden introduces an act regulating mine coal weighing. It makes it unlawful for companies to pass coal over any screen to take value before weighing and credit to the miner. It declares a misdemeanor to weigh incorrectly to the employee’s injury and makes conflicting contracts illegal.
The text notes that eleven states’ constitutions protect separate property rights of married women, covering property acquired before or after marriage and by gift, plus a provision that a wife’s property cannot be liable for her husband’s debts.
The article notes that most states have similar provisions. It cites Louisiana Minnesota and Pennsylvania as examples of women being eligible for school related offices while Colorado Massachusetts and others grant voting rights to women in school elections. It also mentions Wyoming where women vote on all matters.
The snow blockade on the Central Pacific railroad has grown alarmingly complete, disrupting rail traffic and prompting officials to assess relief and rerouting options. Local communities face delays and potential economic impact as crews battle the winter conditions.
Joan L Sullivan returns the Police Gazette championship belt to Richard K Fox. He had won it in the Kilrain fight and claimed he would not touch it, confirming his stance as he restores the belt and underscores his restraint.
The piece notes that legislators in the upper house may favor the pursuit of information over immediate knowledge, echoing an ancient philosopher’s comparison between knowledge and the pursuit of knowledge. It suggests a preference for ongoing inquiry rather than rapid access to facts.
Mr Jes urun introduces a bill to destroy predatory animals setting bounties at one dollar for a coyote two dollars for a wolf and four dollars for a mountain lion T B Adams also presents a bill giving county commissioners power to grant or withhold bounties as they deem appropriate The measure argues commissioners may withhold payments when expedient reflecting local discretion in wildlife control
Councilman Reel proposes a bounty schedule paying 2.50 for wolves 0.75 for coyotes and 10 for bears or mountain lions, with safeguards against fraud. Other bills by E T David and C A Campbell outline county salaries tied to property value and deputy staffing with fees shared by counties.
The writer argues against duplicating county names like Big Horn and Saratoga, praising Washakie and Shoshone as historically meaningful. They urge selecting names tied to Wyoming’s heritage, noting governors Campbell Hale and others, and urging careful committee consideration to honor the territory’s past.
The measure proposes salary reductions for sheriffs and county clerks including instances of up to a fifty percent cut in fees.
The Fort Worth community is praised for its lively spirit and enterprise. It cites gifts to the Ft Worth Cavette editor totaling 900 dollars as a mark of appreciation and argues that steady business advertising and support strengthen a paper’s independence and effectiveness.
Observers describe the young Spanish monarch as a fretful irritable child lacking hair eyebrows and eyelashes. They note his plain mother and heredity from the Habsburg line in appearance.
The senate will confront an unprecedented situation with two contesting pairs of Montana senators. The dispute cannot be settled quickly on the floor, and a lengthy, tedious investigation appears likely.
The House met at 10 a.m. with Speaker Downey in chair. Big Horn County bill notice given. Introduced bills include bounties on predatory animals and licensing, plus tax warrants and town incorporation. A visiting committee for Evanston Insane Asylum was approved 18 to 2, with sessions to begin February 1. House adjourned to Monday at 9 a.m.
The presiding officer chaired with all members present except McGill who was excused. Campbell announced introduction of a bill amending chapter 65 of the 1888 session laws on open range livestock taxation. Burdick introduced bills creating Saratoga County and amending probate courts. Committees reported on the capitol building commission and council file actions, Leggett’s joint resolution to appoint a committee to view the Evanston insane asylum passed under suspension.
Committee No 1 Reel reported House Bill 19 ready for final passage after suspending rules. House Joint Resolution 1 advanced to final passage by Committee No 10 Stotts. Training of Laramie excused till Monday. Liggett resolution to investigate printing of bills and territorial secretary acts passed under rules. Three negative votes were Burdick Galbraith and Stotts. Council adjourned to Monday at 10 am.
Complaint filed by William Bolan against Charles G Thayer for failure to comply with timber culture entry laws on land in Lot 3,4 New NW of Section 4, Township 13 North, Range 61 West, Laramie County. Parties summoned to appear February 6 1890 and final hearing February 26 1890. Register E P Cuamptin to oversee.
Notice is given that James Kirkbride of Archer Wyoming has filed for final proof on land claim number 5228 in section 18 township 18 north range 63 west. Proof will be made before the Cheyenne Wyoming Register and Receiver on February 6 1890. Witnesses: Thomas Dinsdale Jonas Laycock Frank Wilkinson John Ewbank all of Archer Wyoming.
Ret. Fairbanks announces prohibition on buying or trading any horses branded with an S enclosed by a square without consent. Dated December 27, 188?. The notice also mentions ranch loans for a term of years held by D W Git.
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