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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1889
Page
2
A fragment notes Mississippi’s impatience with tame affairs and a violent outburst using the term niggers and shot guns, reflecting a charged climate about prize fights and local reaction.
The non partizan branch of the W C T U met in Cleveland yesterday, adopting a constitution and electing officers. Mrs Ellen G Phinney of Ohio was chosen president after Mrs Foster declined. The society adopted the name National Crusaders. Mrs T B Walker of Minnesota was chosen vice president.
It is likely the house will not warmly receive a plan to move all interest on public moneys into the respective treasuries. The leader predicts strong support from Republicans in the house of representatives.
In his message Governor Warren states that reports from territorial officers provide a complete history of the territory’s growth and development. He regrets they have not been printed and preserved and argues the information is needed to promote immigration and capital investment. He calls for steps to print the reports for use by the members in deliberations.
Victoria and Tennie Woodhull, now married to Englishmen, intend to sue for criminal libel in the United States. Victoria’s husband Biddulph Martin, a London banker, reportedly rented a New York house to press charges against offenders. Inspector Byrnes denounced the sisters as charming adventuresses and Martin as a doddering old imbecile, while Byrnes vowed to prove his remarks.
The territorial library, with about 15 000 volumes, is a law library but could expand its scope. The state library model suggests adding miscellaneous books funded by a small annual appropriation. Adding reference works such as encyclopedias maps and histories by American and European writers would aid state house and public affairs staff.
The article notes many state constitutions require voter registration to vote, listing Colorado Florida Maryland Mississippi North Carolina Pennsylvania and South Carolina as examples. Missouri requires registration only in cities, reflecting belief that fraud detection is easier in cities with floating populations.
The text outlines registration requirements in states with populations above 10 000 and notes exceptions where no registration is required. It lists Arkansas Delaware Georgia Indiana Kentucky Oregon Tennessee Texas and West Virginia as exceptions and cites Arkansas Texas and West Virginia constitutional prohibitions. It discusses constitutional questions about registration requirements when state constitutions are silent on registry and whether such acts create tests for voter qualifications.
A critique decries self conceit as the basis for dismissing outside works and ideas. The author argues this mindset blinds readers to others’ achievements and narrows intellectual growth.
A special Washington letter draws interest from Wyoming residents with insightful reflections on federal affairs and national events, offering context and perspective for local readers.
The Leader’s padded county statements contrasted with adjacent columns featuring retrenchment and reform editorials.
Mr. Jesurun offers a bill in the house to authorize a corporation to adjust its capital stock, extend its business, or change its name.
A New York sub treasury official deems the claim that Mexicans are coining vast numbers of American silver dollars as fake. The story suggests widespread counterfeiting and currency contamination across the United States.
Paris doctors advocate bversteak and champaign as cures for the grip warning that adopting the treatment in our country could worsen the new epidemic.
Henry Watterson begins a lecture tour with the subject Money and Morals. The well known journalist is said to present his views with notable authority on the topic.
Settlers in the Big Horn basin express surprise and indignation over reports of a wholesale lynching of the Kettle Jack gang. They call for an end to what they deem a miserable fake business and urge authorities to intervene.
The house considers a tax bill by Hon. J. P. Rankin authorizing bonds to cover counties floating debt. Interest capped at six percent. Ten percent of bonds paid in ten years and ten percent annually thereafter until payoff in twenty years. Bond issuance limited to four percent of total assessed valuation.
The act to regulate coal weighing at mines, proposed by Ion Thomas Snedden, makes it unlawful for companies to pass coal over any screen to remove value before weighing and credit to the miner. It declares mis weighing a misdemeanor and outlaws contracts conflicting with the act.
The article notes that eleven states guarantee separate rights for married women to property acquired before or after marriage, including protection that a wife's property is not liable for her husband’s debts. The discussion emphasizes constitutional guarantees and legal implications for married women.
The article notes women’s eligibility for school offices varies by state. It cites Louisiana Minnesota and Pennsylvania constitutions as examples and mentions Colorado Massachusetts and other states granting voting rights to women in school elections. It also highlights Wyoming where women vote on all matters.
Snow and ice have closed major sections of the Central Pacific railroad, causing widespread delays and disrupting schedules across multiple routes. Citizens report increasing difficulties in travel and commerce as freight and passenger movements grind to a near halt.
Joan L Suullvan returned the Police Gazette championship belt to Richard K Fox after a fight with Kilrain, proving his claim he would not touch the belt. Sullivan reportedly held a prejudice against being belted.
Tax council contemplates information gathering as a path to wiser policy. The piece humorously notes that some upper house members may prefer the pursuit of knowledge to final knowledge, highlighting their eagerness for information even before receipt.
Legislation by Jes urun fixes rewards for coyotes in one dollar, wolves two, and mountain lions four. T. B. Adams presses another bill granting county commissioners discretion to award bounties, allowing withholdings as seen fit.
Councilman Reel seeks a bounty for wolves 2.50, coyotes 0.75, bears and mountain lions 10, aiming to curb pests while avoiding fraud under old law. County salary bills by E T David and C A Campbell set sheriff, clerk, treasurer, assessor salaries tied to property value and allow deputy hiring, with fee shares specified.
The article argues against duplicating county names like Laramie and Saratoga and favors using historically meaningful names such as Washakie and Shoshone. It highlights figures, places, and pioneers linked to Wyoming history and urges careful committee consideration to honor heritage.
Mr Campievu introduces a bill to reduce salaries for sheriffs and county clerks, with certain fee reductions up to fifty percent in some cases. The measure targets official compensation and affectsLocal officials face lower income in specified circumstances.
Fort Worth Texas prides itself on enterprise as shown by the spring palace built last year. In a festive gesture Christmas sees property owners and business men contributing 600 dollars to the Ft Worth Cavette editor and 300 dollars for the city editor on New Year’s as appreciation for town service. The piece argues newspapers are businesses and require regular advertising support to stay independent and strong rather than rely on charity.
Observers note the young monarch as a fretful irritable child with strikingly plain features. He is described as hairless, without eyebrows or eyelashes, and inherits the austere Hapsburg look from his mother, a plain ungraceful figure.
The United States senate faces an unprecedented duel of rival Montana pairs likely to trigger a lengthy, tedious inquiry not resolvable on the senate floor. The dispute may demand a protracted investigation.
The Montana House met at 10 a.m. with Speaker Downey presiding. Bills introduced include bounties on predatory animals, interest on warrants, gaming house licenses repeal, and town incorporation. A visiting committee to Evanston insane asylum was approved with ten members. The house adjourned to Monday at 16 a.m.
The council met with all members present except McGill. Campbell announced a bill to amend taxation of livestock on the open range. Burdick introduced bills for creating Saratoga county and amending probate court statutes. Committees reported on capitol building expenditures and related measures. Leggett urged joint resolution to appoint a committee to view Evanston insane asylum. it passed under suspension of the rules.
Committee No 1 Reel reports House Bill 19 favorably with passage set after suspension of rules. House Joint Resolution 1 by Committee No 10 Stotts moves to final passage with rules suspended. Training of Laramie excused till Monday. Liggett resolution to investigate printing of bills and acts passes under suspension. Three voting no were Burdick Galbraith and Stotts. Council adjourns to Monday at 10 a m.
United States Lane Office in Wyoming issues a timber culture contest against Charles G Thayer for failure to break or plant land under Timber-culture Entry No 1008 dated Nov 14 1885. William Bolan petitions cancellation. parties summoned to appear Feb 6 1890 and final hearing Feb 26 1890 with testimony requested.
Notice is given that James Kirkbride of Archer Wyoming has filed to make final proof on his land claim No 5228 for the new section 18 township 18 north range 63 west before the Register and Receiver at Cheyenne Wy on February 6 1890. Witnesses: Thomas Dinsdale Jonas Laycock Frank Wilkinson John Ewbank all of Archer Wy. Registers Cuampcin. The counties Big Horn Natrona Saratoga Weston will likely become subdivisions of Wyoming Territory.
All parties are notified not to buy or trade for any horses branded with S enclosed by a square without consent. Ret. Fairbanks, Dec. 27, 188%. Loans made on ranches for a term of years. D. W. Git.
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