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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1890
Page
5
The Senate debates Wyoming statehood with West opposing admission over woman suffrage and alien property rights, while Platt defends Wyoming’s potential and resources. Conference actions on naval appropriations and silver coinage follow, with votes and amendments shaping the final tone of the session.
The House adjourned after a heated session on the election bill with substitutes and extended debates. Lodge of Massachusetts moves a substitute. Springer and Enloe clash on adjournment as the sergeant-at-arms restores order amid friction between Cannon ONeill and others. A motion to table fails 116 to 113 with Coleman voting with Democrats. Debates set for six days starting 11 o clock.
Sioux City hosts the Iowa Republican State Convention on June 25. The ticket includes Secretary of State WM McFarland Auditor J A Lyons Treasurer RH Beeson Supreme Judge A Rothrock Attorney General John Stone Clerks of Court and Railroad Commissioners also nominated. The convention reaffirms devotion to the Republican Party and President Harrison's administration.
A massive turnout at the Pennsylvania Republican state convention featured Walter Lyon as permanent chair, with nominations of G W Delamater and General Hastings for governor. The platform backed the Kinley tariff, silver parity, and strong immigration enforcement, while Hastings was elected state committee chairman, later declining the post.
In a scorching noon heat at Shewrsneap Bay a crowd surpassing 20 000 watched D B Pulsifer's Yenny and Salvator clash in a giant match race. Salvator ledearly and held a two length edge into the backstretch, then до the home stretch pulled clear by a length and a half as Tenny closed the gap. Salvator finished first in 2 10 5, narrowly beating Yenny by one and a half seconds with a fast final quarter.
A committee of the Wholesale Liquor Dealers association reported in May that the trust refused to rescind or debate. A motion urged wholesale dealers to proceed immediately with building distilleries under a cooperative plan and to raise capital via subscriptions.
Wyoming statehood news centers on the Senate debate with Senator Jones opposing the measure and Senators Stewart Paddock and Platt defending Wyoming. A pending omnilus amendment and a Yellowstone Park provision delay the vote until tomorrow at 4 p.m. A telegram confirms the park amendment will pass, sending the bill back to the House.
A dispatch from supervisor Homer Merrill notes that enumerators may receive extra time if they prove need to complete Wyoming's enumeration. Applications should state facts and the additional time required for a full count, as thirty days is often insufficient. Merrill emphasizes the value of a complete population tally and will approve extensions where justified.
In western cities many squatters avoid rent by living in tents shanties or dug outs on railroad lands. Union Pacific has forced leases at $1 a year rising to $10 to curb squatting. A dam built six years ago near Sixteenth Street attracted families who used condemned material from the railroad to build shanties along Crow Creek area.
A June session in the House of Representatives featured debate over Wyoming statehood and Utah’s status. Senators discussed enabling acts, woman suffrage, and residency rules while Republicans argued for or against rapid admission of western territories. The discussion touched on former election irregularities and federal authority, with adjournment following extended remarks.
Articles filed in Wyoming secretary of state establish The Evanston Ward of the church of Latter Day Saints in Evanston Uinta county with trustees James Brown Thomas Parkinson John T Whittle James Whittle Sr Frank Mille and Arthur W Sines An academy for youth a hospital and library will accompany the church There are about 2000 Mormons in Uinta county and nearby who formed the association before statehood to avoid possible exclusion laws.
In the district court Leonard vs Nuge enters another hearing as counsel for both sides argue. The lengthy case traces a family split with Meg and Mrs Leonard losing contact with the children who were adopted by others. The convent now claims guardianship and the mother fights to regain access.
A cattleman said Better knock her on the head in reply to a question about a cow lying moaning and injured while being unloaded from cars at the Union Pacific docks. The report calls for someone to expose the scene of indifference and cruelty to animals.
A cattleman reports Deputy Sheriff Thomasson feared to arrest Scrapping Johnny real name John Shannon after a Johnson telegram signed A J Adamson. The city park bandstand is repaired and a burnt corner at Seventeenth and Bent streets stirs criticism.
The Massachusetts Lodge opened discussion on the national election bill while Hemphill of South Carolina argued the measure unconstitutional and sectional. He attacked its supervision provisions as aimed at voters, urged fair northern representation, and warned it would inflame race tensions in the South.
In San Francisco on June 26 Jas Kerr prominent foundry owner shot and killed Edward Coogan during an assault by a crowd of strikers. Clausen a non union worker says Kerr shot only after being beaten and dragged by attackers while they confronted him near Kerr's foundry.
The executive committee granted full control of the livestock exhibition at the world’s fair to the National Live Stock Association. A member opposed diversions of the fair to favor the lake front site. Committees were named to standardize premiums and to push state legislatures for funds to ensure livestock exhibits receive proper consideration.
The States association hosted a banquet at the Palmer house for World’s Fair commissioners. The event drew over two hundred Chicago dignitaries including Chief Justice Muller Governor Fifer and other notable citizens.
In Salvador at a Capitol ball on June 2 a revolt was declared by General Queta with 600 troops from Santa Anz. General Martine, ill upstairs, met General Marcial who was shot during the dispute. Twenty three dead and the barracks seized as Guirola directs government.
June 20 saw the Capitols prevail as Lakes pitchers and batters produced a mix of hits and errors. Manford and Croft sparkled with runs and a key double, while a new pitcher Morrow was tried as Macomb hoped for a strong showing today. Salt Lake matched with five runs to four, Mann and Philippe Schee Mann led at the plate.
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