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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1890
Page
11
The widow of Hendricks leads a solemn unveiling ceremony with references to Harrison, General Sherman, and Cleveland, marking a commemorative statue event.
The July unveiling in Indianapolis honors Hendricks with a large crowd and governors from Ohio New York Missouri in attendance. Mrs Hendricks unveiled the bronze statue as an ode by James Whitcomb Riley was read and Senator Turpie delivered the day’s oration amid celebratory cannon.
Governor Hill of New York claims an off year politically but predicts a pivotal election in Indiana. He accuses Republicans of planning a fraudulent census and favoring tariff revisions, while Democrats push equitable pricing of essential goods and claim broad national success if Indiana stays aligned with the party.
The Congress in Washington on July 1 passed a senate bill authorizing leasing of school lands in Oklahoma for the benefit of pure schools. A second bill proposed by Gorman sought to bar entry into U.S. lands by those of certain affiliations, while other measures stalled after committee action.
The House resumes debate on the Lehrbach provision for federal supervision of elections in every congressional district. Amid sharp exchanges, amendments are offered on canvassing boards and certification procedures, with lawmakers arguing about civil rights, sovereignty, and the balance of power between states and federal authorities.
The circuit court will set a date for the registration hearing and give at least ten days notice. If the court finds free registration unlikely and federal supervision is necessary the application may be granted. The circuit judge may join a district court judge and both must concur. Pending a vote the house recessed and heard Kil gore Sweeney Hooker Mudd Kelly and others.
The World’s Fair local board seeks national approval to hold the event on Lake front and Jackson park. An injunction blocks occupancy while the commission forms a six member special committee on powers under federal act. The dispatches note site tender, debates, and a day of races and Barnum’s circus.
Representative Adams of Illinois asserts that surrendering federal power to regulate commerce to state legislatures undermines the union. He contrasts this with the senate original package bill and warns it would undo foundational work and hinder liquor imports. A conferees meeting on the silver bill is set for tomorrow. The navy invites bids to build three coast defense ships at up to four million each, with all parts built in the United States. The Times in London blames a dispatch error for yesterday’s Buenos Ayres bank dividend confusion and stock market alarm.
The Louisiane Fraud reports the lottery bill, amended by the committee, increasing annual lottery privileges to 1,250,000 dollars. The measure passed the senate by 40 to 4 and was sent back to the house for concurrence.
Fort D. A. Russell adopts a new water system designed by Captain C. F. Humphrey. A crow Creek catchment basin of 260000 gallons feeds an 100000 gallon reservoir and irrigation tank, with a brick dam and eight inch pipe, plus new hydrants and an extended main for fire protection. contractor M. P. Keefe supervised, irrigation engineer F. H. Humphreys aided.
The westbound train formerly arriving at 10 05 a m now reaches 3 45 p m and stops fifteen minutes. The Denver train that left Cheyenne at 10 120 a m now departs at 4 05 p m.
In the district court of the first judicial district Wyoming Laramie county plaintiff Edward P Champlin vs Alice G Champlin. Depositions to be taken in Chicago before Flower Smith Musgrave starting July 7 18g with adjournments daily. Also notice for publication of final proof by Frederick La Posh in Cheyenne Wy August 2 for homestead entry No 67 with witnesses Alastair Mord Edward Francis Kane Shea and Farre’r all of Cheyenne.
The National World’s Fair commission met at Curiaco on June 30. A committee was formed to review Chicago subscription lists and a permanent organization report proposed a Woman’s Department with one delegate and one alternate from each state. Garfield Park was proposed as the West side site. Meanwhile Michigan Avenue property owners filed a chancery bill to restrain advances on the lake front.
Notice is here by given that John Bennett has filed claim for lots 1 and 2 in section 18 township 13 north range 69 west Granite Canon Wyoming. Proof to be made before the Register and Receiver at Cheyenne July 15 1890. Witnesses: William R Williams Allen W Hargood Charles Hewitt Granite Canon Wyoming and Robert A Dinslie Cheyenne Wyoming. E P Champlin Register.
Notice records that Allen Simmons of Silver Crown Wyoming filed on July 12 1890 for neg of the neg and 8 of the ne in section 25 township 14 north range 70 west and nwf of nw in section 1u township 14 north range 69 west with cultivation. Names William M Ferguson and Simond Carlin of Silver Crown and Charles Wallin and Edward C. David of Cheyenne listed as associated. E P Cuampin Register.
Cheyenne Wyoming June 16 1890 notice lists William Atteberry of Goshen for lands in township 20 north range 62 west lot self ney sections 25 26 and 25 26 for cultivation. Names Thomas R Babbitt Cuno W Von Alten Thomas M Herrick John G Bunn and John B Culver all of Goshen Wyoming appear as claimants.
Land Office notices from Cheyenne Wyoming dated May and June 1890 announce settlers Ada Jenks George D Jenks and others filing intention for final proof. Provisions list locations Pine Bluffs Little Bear Jenks Wyo and sections township ranges with names Robertson Christianson Grows Sturth. Proceedings to take testimony before the Register and Receiver in Cheyenne on July 8 and July 24 1890.
Margaret T Conway petitions the District Court of the First Judicial District in Worconing Territory for dissolution of marriage to Maria Ty Conway and maintenance for their minor Mary Ellen Conway. Michael J Conway, a non resident, must answer by July 6. Clerk and attorney details noted.
Sheriff Martin and Deputy Van Thomasson rushed to Horse Creek near the Wyoming Nebraska line after John Knapp killed Albert Leppie Monday afternoon. Names of other deputies were sworn in as the manhunt began with little information about the crime. The sheriff expected a report by 3 a.m. and remained hopeful of capture.
Leonard v Nugent in district court ends with judge Coraway ruling the father unfit to custody the child. Nugent remains guardian and pays trial costs.
Judge A B Conway finishes all assigned trials here and will return to Green River tomorrow then proceed to Fremont County to hold court. The judge is praised for ability fairness and promptness in deciding difficult legal points. Attorneys commend the clear satisfactory rulings and regard him as the right man for the position.
A very handsome flagstaff has been erected outside Governor Warren's residence at the corner of Seventeenth Street and Warren Avenue, drawing attention to the state leaders' domicile.
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