This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1890
Page
13
Wyoming statehood debate stalls on woman suffrage with West resisting admission citing suffrage and alien property issues. Platt defends Wyoming's resources and irrigation, while final votes on silver and naval appropriations unfold in Congress.
On the floor a substitute resolution for the zonal election bill passed to extend debate after the silver bill. A heated exchange involving Springer, McMillan, Blount, Cannon, and ONeill led to disorder as the sergeant at arms restored order with his mace. The vote to table the resolution failed 116 to 113 with Coleman of Louisiana lone Republican voting with Democrats. The House scheduled six days of daily debate beginning at 11.
The Republican state convention in Sioux City on June 25 nominated a full slate: Secretary of State WM. McFarland Auditor J. A. Lyons Treasurer RH. A. Beeson Supreme Judge A. Rothrock Attorney General John Stone Clerks of Court and Railroad Commissioners also named. The party reaffirmed devotion to the Republican platform and President Harrison's administration.
An immense crowd gathered at the Pennsylvania Republican state convention as contenders for governor emerged. George W. Delamater won the nomination on the second ballot with Hastings and others listed. Walter Lyon became permanent chairman after initial delays. E. M. Watress and Thomas Stewart received nominations for lieutenant governor and secretary of internal affairs respectively. Hastings led the state committee briefly before William Andrews took the post as adjournment followed.
At Shewrsneap Bay on Jane 25 large crowds exceed 20 000 as Salvator defeats Yenny driven by D B Pulsifer by one and a half lengths in a sizzling race. Tenny closed late but Salvator held on with a strong stretch run.
A committee appointed by the Wholesale Liquor Dealers Association reported to the committee in May. The trust declined to rescind or debate. A motion proposed wholesale dealers proceed immediately to build distilleries under the cooperative plan and subscribe to its value.
The Wyoming statehood bill faced opposition led by Senator Jones with a push for an omnibus act. Senators Stewart Paddock and Platt defended Wyoming, while the Yellowstone Park amendment was approved for House concurrence. A vote is scheduled for 4 o clock tomorrow afternoon, with delay due to a quorum issue.
A dispatch from supervisor Homer Merritt in Cheyenne urges enumerators to apply for brief extensions if they cannot finish the 30 day census. He notes extensions are often desirable to cover all ground and asks for full factual showings to justify extra time.
Across western cities many squatters dwell in tents and dugouts on railroad property. Union Pacific has forced squatting residents to lease for a dollar per year, sometimes rising to ten. Dwellings near Crow Creek show use of company lumber to build shanties, yet the material is described as condemned but repurposed for workers' housing.
In a lively session at Wastuxroy, senators argued over Wyoming statehood and woman suffrage while opponents pressed against admitting Wyoming with current provisions. Deliberations touched on enabling acts for western territories and broader constitutional concerns.
Articles of incorporation filed for The Evanston Ward of the church of Latter Day Saints in Evanston Uinta county Wyoming. Trustees include James Brown Thomas Parkinson John T Whittle James Whittle Sr Frank Mille and Arthur W Sines. Plan a church academy hospital and library for about 2000 Mormons in the region.
In district court Leonard versus Nuge argues before Judge Conaway after long evidence. The case traces separated family ties from California to a convent guardian and an adopted daughter, with disputes over custody and compensation. The mother, father, and convent are central as motives for years of conflict.
A cattleman at the Union Pacific dock yards, replying to a question about a cow left injured during unloading, suggested violence to the animal. The report condemns the scene as cruel and calls for someone to expose such indifference and cruelty.
A cattleman reports locals say Deputy Thomasson avoided arresting Scrapping Johnny alias John Shannon after a prior clubbing incident. Telegram signed A J Adamson sparked fear of bodily harm. The city park bandstand is damaged and a burned building corner at Seventeenth and Bent worsens Cheyenne’s view.
The session opened with clerks in first and second class post offices granted fifteen days leave. Hemphill of South Carolina argued the bill unconstitutional, calling it sectional and aimed to control voters via supervisors. He warned the North to abandon prejudice and warned against shifting power to suppress Black voters in the South.
Jas Kerr a leading foundry man shot Edward Coogan fatally during an assault by a crowd of strikers who attacked Kerr and Clausen as they walked toward the Kerr foundry. Clausen claims Kerr acted in self defense after being beaten and disarmed during the mob attack.
The executive committee gave full control of the stock exhibition to the National Live Stock Association. A member urged opposing any diversion of the fair to the lake front site. A committee will prepare uniform prize classifications and another to draft a bill seeking state funding for livestock awards and exhibits to prevent past neglect.
The States association hosted a banquet at the Palmer House honoring the World’s Fair commissioners. Chicago’s leading citizens attended, with over two hundred notables present including Chief Justice Muller Governor Fifer and other dignitaries.
In Salvador a celebration at the president s residence for Mendel s anniversary was disrupted when General Marcial arrived with 600 men from Santa Anz and declared revolt. A clash with General Martines left Marcial dead and 23 others killed as troops secured the barracks and government control. General Guirola now directs the administration.
June 20 saw the Capitols slug through a high scoring game with Salt Lake. Manford and Chyne starred with strong throws and doubles by Croft, while Morrow started a new pitching effort as Macomb expected a solid showing today. Final scores fluctuated with Salt Lake edging Capital 6 to 5.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.