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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1889
Page
10
The Weekly Sun notes harmony between Republicans and Democrats amid an upcoming statehood period. A Cheyenne letter from Governor Warren says he is OK and wishes Peck were wiser, signaling no political controversy over delegate selection and allowing press energy to focus on profitable uses.
A letter titled do main was republished by the Leader but drew no comment yesterday. The public shows signs of fatigue over ongoing repetitive items and related criticisms.
Colin Hunter and J C Baird of the territorial democratic committee dispute a Sun report on Tuesday’s conference. The piece notes distrust of the republicans toward democrats, while urging reconciliation and peace. The Sun and Courier-Journal clash on free trade aims.
The Chicago Board of Trade secretary reports a State Department plan to vindicate American hog products in Germany and France. Secretary Reid has received his instructions, and the German ambassador will be similarly directed.
The article notes Bishop Berkley attributed with the saying Westward the star of empire wends its way and the verse on mutual confidence and aid. It observes Laramie county embracing his policy to pursue shared efforts and discovery.
The Republican and Democratic conventions nominate delegates: J. A. Riner, C. N. Potter, H. G. Hay, J. K. Jeffrey II, E. Teschemacher, E. S. Morgan, George W. Baxter, A. C. Campbell, J. A. Johnson, NP Reed, P. Organ.
The writer questions Johnstown residents why they stay in a rough stony country to rebuild homes when the west offers finer land in Pennsylvania Perth Worth per acre and higher yields per foot with more sunshine. He urges starting anew rather than wasting life recovering what was lost from the flood.
The New York Times and Wyoming press clash over Governor Warren in a pre emption dispute. The piece defends Warren’s integrity, disputes Peck’s charges, and notes Warren’s brief Cheyenne council tenure and stock affiliation while criticizing Peck’s accusations as baseless and sensationalist.
Work has been resumed on the extension of the Burlington road from Alliance to the Black Hills. The project promises to speed settlement and spur development of mineral resources in northwestern Nebraska, opening a coal and precious metals rich region to enterprise. Omaha Bee.
Tax Sun criticizes Peck and the Leader over alleged crooked land dealings by stockholders. The column asserts that mudslinging could reveal more material and implies the charges lack credibility.
The fragment suggests a discussion of a leader’s warfare and tensions with the New York Times. It notes that the figure’s tactics have outpaced political hostility, implying a dynamic between an unnamed leader and the press. Further context is unavailable in the readable text.
The Leader published Peck's full contribution with many journal entries from the city council, which the Times omitted, presenting the material in complete form despite its excess.
The gentlemen selected by the republicans for delegates to the convention are especially qualified for the work before them and their candidacy is well received.
Evidence shows a secret circular bearing the secretary of the Democratic committee of Uinta County signature was written in Cheyenne by an ambitious Democratic politician.
The attack by some democratic politicians on Governor Warren is strongly condemned by the old-timers regardless of politics. There is belief that Warren will remain governor for at least four years if he desires.
The Omaha Bee reports a amicable arbitration of the conflict between the Union Pacific and its engineers and firemen. The board holds that a branch cannot be separated from the system to cut wages without breaching the 1887 contract. The ruling defeats the company’s bid to modify clauses in Kansas without the other party. The decision praises arbitration as wise, just, and beneficial to labor and capital, avoiding a westward strike.
The Chicago Tribune reports the death of Mrs. Hayes wife of the former president. She is praised for principle, grace, and devotion to home duties. Her charitable, educational, and religious work and support for soldiers are noted as lasting contributions.
Sweetwater county stockmen unite to offer rewards for cattle thieves and for anyone defacing brands. The note warns rustlers profit from theft but warns they often lose in the end. the group vows to curb the practice and protect brands. Saratoga Lyre references the situation.
This week two train loads of cattle used American Live Stock express cars through Cheyenne heading west. The cars include hay lofts iron water pipes ventilating screens and can feed stock while the train is in motion. The setup appears admirable for comfort safety of the cattle.
Legal blanks of all kinds to sale at hie office for public auction and bidding. Officials announce deadlines and required documents for participants.
The department issues orders for the annual rifle competition at Bellevue range beginning July 29 under Major Guy W. Henry. Enlisted infantry competitors are selected by post commanders and report to Major Daniel W. Benham on July 23, with six days of practice and skirmish firings beforehand. A $1 per competitor subsistence allotment is requested to fund vegetables for corn meal.
The three man board including Manager Baldwin and Captain E. B. Austin ruled in favor of the engineers. They held Union Pacific executives should have consulted the engineers before changing wages on the Leavenworth division. The decision covers the Oregon Railway and Navigation division and restores pay differences dating from May 15.
Yesterday's session reviewed J W Griffin vs Linderman reversing justice court garnishee judgment for Swanna Barkwell and others, Elise Frank vs Cheyenne Land and Live Stock Co earned $1596 with continuance on attachment, A G McGregor vs NeNell awarded $60 70 and costs with sale of attached property, Cyrus D Kelley vs Thomas Conroy note balance trial held with decision reserved.
Glen Rock will hold a town celebration on July 4 with a 100 gun sunrise salute and an ovation by Judge J B Adame of Douglas. The day includes horse and foot races, broncho riding, wrestling, baseball and more, with fireworks at night and reduced rail fares for attendees.
New London June 28 Cornell and Columbia tore through a tense race with Columbia collapsing at the finish. Six Columbia crew fainted aboard the launch and two others, Tuttle and Pelton, also fainted. The Yale crew beat Harvard in the freshman race 12:31 to 12:28 and Cornell triumphed in the triangular with Columbia second and Pennsylvania third.
Yale won the annual four mile straight-away race against Harvard on the Thames in New London by six lengths with times of 21 minutes 30 seconds to 21 minutes 35 seconds. Yale leads the series 14 to 6. Yale previously set the course record at 20 minutes 10 seconds. The race featured strong Yale teamwork and a late spurt at the mile mark, with Harvard fading as Yale pulled clear by the two and a half mile flag and beyond.
Gainesville Texas June 18 Cius Dobbs, acquitted last term on a charge of bringing stolen property into the state, was arrested by Deputy Marshal Carr on theft charges. He was being taken to Purcell handcuffed and chained to a seat on a northbound Santa Fe train near Marietta when he kicked the seat end, ran to the door, and leaped from the train.
A suspect at twenty five miles per hour rolled down a steep embankment while handcuffed and chained to a car seat piece. He crawled to his feet, fled into the woods, and escaped authorities.
Maria Mitchell, famed astronomer, dies in Sunbeams Lywnn Massachusetts. Carlotta Patti, celebrated singer and Adelia Patti sister, dies in Cu riaco. Reports from New York and other cities note temperatures and civic events. A six story brick block burned in Curacao. Vanderbilt roads hold semi annual meeting with dividends declared. St Paul and Minneapolis population nearing 100000. Denver and Rio Grande boards appoint officers. Gold shipments of 1.38 million and 2.58 million dollars ordered for Europe from New York.
Curiaco cattle receipts 8 000 fairly active with beeves at 4 004 35 steers 3 35 to 4 10 stockers and feeders 2 00 to 3 40 Texas cattle 1 70 to 93 30 Sheep receipts 5 000 natives 3 25 to 5 000 western 3 25 to 3 90 Texans 300 93 85 Money on call easy 2 00 to 5 00 for prime mercantile paper 4 00 to 5 75 for sterling. New York dull trading with trusts quiet. Philadelphia wool steady with Montana fleece ranges quoted.
The president named Frederick Douglas of the District of Columbia as consul general to Hayti. Captain Meredith of Chicago became chief of the bureau of engraving and printing. James G. Wright of Illinois was appointed agent for the Indians at the Rosebud agency in Dakota. Daniel M. Ransdel of Indiana was named United States marshal for the District of Columbia.
New York June 28 official notice states Lord Dunraven's yacht Valkyrie will not contest for the America's Cup. The vessel will be brought over and likely to compete in other events.
A numismatist notes that E Pluribus Unum was not lawfully authorized to appear on early U S coins. The motto first appeared around 1786 at a private Newburg mint, with rare Brasher gold pieces valued at about 2000, and later on several copper New Jersey issues. It was dropped from silver and other coins by 1837, and not used on modern issues until the present silver dollar.
A round party table uses a low flower basket and smilax spokes. Ladies drink orange skin cups with pulp, juice and a ribbon sealed top. Accordion pleating skirts look good when seated but crumble badly when worn and moved.
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