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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1890
Page
8
The June 27 vote admitting Wyoming as a state triggers a citywide spree in Cheyenne. Bells, whistles, flags, and fireworks fill streets as crowds celebrate with parades, send telegrams, and honor the new state’s admission to the Union.
Wyoming’s admission to statehood ignites a grand Cheyenne parade with rifles firing blanks, flags and tri color sashes, and a Union Pacific band leading a crowd that fills streets. Citizens from state and local offices suspend business to celebrate, while a Swedish society bears a large stuffed eagle and powder from Port Russell's artillery adds to the spectacle.
A crowded intersection on Ferguson Street near Seventeenth witnesses bands, gun clubs, and a large audience listening to speakers including Judge Van Devanter and J C Baird. Amid cheers and a marching tune, activists sang about Wyoming statehood as rockets lit the sky.
An event at Taylor's Hall beside the Empire Hotel on Seventeenth Street will present educational and moral entertainment for all ages. Readings from Uncle Tom's Cabin and Ten Nights in a Bar Room are listed among 290 illustrations. Admission is 25 cents for adults and 1 cent for children. Straw hats showcased by L Green tree's. Catarrh remedies and injector offer advertised.
Stockholders in Crevesne Wyoming are informed of the annual meeting to be held at the company office in Cheyenne on Monday July 9. The notice includes a secretary’s signature and references a remnant sale at Walkers and jewelry novelties at Zehner Buechner & Co. Greentree's offers grain or fruit sales for Louis.
Telegram from Delegate Carey reports the Wyoming admission bill passed the senate by eleven votes on a strict party line. The Yellowstone Park amendment was adopted, per the message from E A Black in Cheyenne. June 27.
Cheyenne headlines tell of Michael Pierce also called Peretz who fleeced Miss Terrace Kapp of $500 and fled to Denver. He has alleged ties to Kansas City and New York, with prior shady work histories and debts to several men. Police arrest is doubtful. trail details unclear.
Union Pacific The Overland Route announces special train service to Milwaukee for the Biennial Conclave National Encampment Knights of Pythias. Round trip tickets include meals and accommodations with travel dates inclusive through the 26th and 22nd respectively. Agent C. W. Sweet promotes this transportation deal for attendees and friends.
The notice announces the annual meeting of Converse Cattle Company stockholders for election of trustees and other business. It states the meeting will be at the company office in Cheyenne Wyoming Territory on July 16 at 10:00 a.m. Secretary T. B. Bheks signs the notice. A remnant sale at Walkert and a $10 sale at Green tree’s are also mentioned.
Moonstone turquoise garnet and pearl hearts garnish bracelets broaches and earrings are offered by Zehner Buechner and Co. in a catalog-style display. The ad emphasizes a selection of gemstone pieces for purchase.
Anhemer Bich beer headquarters moved to the Tirol Hall and restaurant. Six bottles for a dollar advertised along with cheap goods for ladies children and shading at Cowhlek Dry Goods. The notice promotes Germania Hall as a drinking destination with various offerings.
Joy spreads across Laramie Rawlins Evanston and Douglas as residents welcome Wyoming statehood. People celebrate with parades speeches and community gatherings reflecting statewide pride and shared future. Strong local figures praised for advancing the cause.
A telegram from insienns to Laramie Wyoming reports a joyous crowd in the city last evening. Bonfires blaze on the slopes as people assemble in a solid mile long stream of men women babies and carriages amid booming guns and festive gatherings.
Citizens of Rawlins welcome the news of Wyoming’s statehood as flags rise across the city and crowds gather in the streets. The Republican extras spread the word while the local band plays and residents cheer the milestone for their sister territory in the west.
Evanston greeted the passage of the Wyoming admission bill with great enthusiasm. The city decorated, bonfires and processions filled the streets as about two thousand residents joined in spontaneous speeches and celebrations.
Residents in Doverns Wyoming celebrate the state's proposed statehood with parades, whistles, and displays. A large banner shows a star and the slogan 4A vote for Carey 4 vote for statehood as the crowd cheers June 27.
Idaho reports sincere congratulations on Wyoming's admission. Governor expresses sentiment that citizens welcome the move and praise the new state status with official dispatches dated June 27 from Idaho.
The international bantamweight title clash between George Dixon and Nimie Wallace took place at a local club. Wallace pressed early, but Dixon gained the edge in several rounds, while the American crowd urged Wallace on as the bout wore on.
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