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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1889
Page
4
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It is evident Wyoming aims for a capable constitutional convention and questions arise whether the brains of the Democratic party in Wyoming are aligned with a Peck measure.
A compact aphorism declares truth does not hide behind fearsome masks but remains audacious and unmasked, seeking no concealment. It frames honesty as a fearless, clear force in reasoning and judgment.
Woomine advances toward statehood while Sweetwater County tax Democrats push a party ticket. They boast five straight democracy representatives after Editor Carroll, but if they seize the constitutional convention Wyoming’s prospects for admission could be endangered.
In Albany county the Republicans present a strong slate led by M. N. Grant, S. W. Downey, M. C. Brown, John W. Hoyt, George W. Fox, A. L. Sutherland, J. J. McGill, and W. E. Chaplin. Democratic primaries drew no response, and an opposition ticket seems unlikely.
The Sun declines to accuse Editor Carroll of ingratitude and instead notes his refined self regard. It contrasts his two page tax list incident with his lack of defense for an opposing election, and observes Carroll’s grand indifference to past or present favors.
A republished morning letter from the New York Millennium praises Wyoming devotion and public service. The writer, a high profile figure, promises forthcoming disclosures and notes the Millennium’s irregular Cheyenne arrival.
The column notes widespread talk about a radical change at the Leader and warns about uncertainty. It names unnamed figures as the ones manipulating the paper and notes their alleged concealment to avoid public detestation while they influence the party.
Local Democrats show confidence in electing their full ticket and may gain fewer delegates if they reject the Republicans’ half and half proposal.
A western businessman writes to the Laramie Sentinel complaining Western Union neglects transmitting and delivering messages. The paper urges a remedy via damages lawsuits, condemning the company's motive as money and oppression.
Sweetwater county commissioners propose a county convention with local primaries to elect delegates. Rock Springs would send twelve delegates, Green River four, other precincts one each. The convention meets on the 5th to choose five delegates to save election costs.
Governor Warren publishes a fifty page document detailing the Wyoming admission bill the senate favorable report the house favorable report on Wyoming Idaho and New Mexico admission memorial from the Wyoming legislature and related documents to be distributed across the territory with the constitution to be added before sending to senators and Congressmen.
In Fremont county a joint call for a July 8 meeting of the Republican and Democratic central committees seeks two things. To consider participating in a proposed constitutional convention and to elect delegates if expedient. Editor Ludin signs the call and publishes resolutions from the territorial Republican committee and discusses suitable men for the convention.
Cuauncky M. Derew described a trip to the White House at the president’s request noting it was enjoyable. He stated the president’s health is better than Washington correspondents suggest and that he appears stronger than during the campaign and more vigorous than since his illness.
The speaker rejects reports of cabinet dissension under Harrison noting smooth relations with Blaine. He quotes Harrison saying Blaine is among the most considerate cabinet members in appointments, countering claims of arrogance or conflict.
The quotes argue Halstead should be vindicated by appointing him as a U S senator to replace Henry B Payne. The sentiment appears in contemporary editorials asserting the move as the sole proper remedy.
Daily papers show broad support for statehood with only three weeks opposing among twenty seven. Opposing press voices appear scarce, estimated at about three to thirty one against the measure.
The Dakota territorial alliance voted twenty to one against a free trade resolution. The Chicago Herald concludes the move shows farmers gain little from their unity amid pervasive ineffable stupidity among them.
County commissioners call a mass convention at Buffalo on July 8 1889 to choose three delegates for the seat of government, with the broader convention meeting in Cheyenne on the first Monday in September.
Senator Dawes chairing the senate Indian committee travels to Alaska with associates Jones Arkansas Stockbridge Michigan Manderson Nebraska. They will be joined by their wives Superintendent Smith in charge of documents and Sergeant of Arms Canaday en route to Cheyenne tomorrow.
A morning paper critiques the territorial democratic committee for missing the republican meeting time, lacking a quorum, and failing to act. The Sun and Leader quotes express regret that gunmen claim to have instructions preventing unity with Republicans, while noting no majority attendance and delegation claims of authority to act.
Governor F E Warren, traveling through New York, rejects East charges as vindicated after investigations. He cites a Washington land office patent issued last year and reports by General Sparks and successors. He denounces attacks by William Ware Peck and recalls Wyoming legal rulings denying wrongdoing.
The judge faced removal on grounds of mental incapacity as his court conduct suggested unsound mind. Despite the accusation Mr. Hayes refused removal, and the judge was allowed to serve out his term.
Michael Davitt testified before the Parnell commission denying Le Caron's account of Devoy proposals to Parnell. He described visits to America to aid the Agrarian movement and meetings with Clan na Gael. Davitt defended Sullivan, discussed Phoenix Park murders, and said neither he nor leaders sanctioned the crimes. He noted his use of the term pen in a threatening letter and refused to name the addressee. He blamed agrarian agitation and tenant farmer sons for outrages, stating he would abandon agitation if justice were served.
Washington July 2 chief signal officer reports a general order mandating the American Morse code for all army signaling. The English and Continental codes are to be discontinued to simplify instruction and ensure ready wartime use by skilled curtain telegraphers. The Soph system would reduce errors but is slower and requires specially trained experts in short supply.
A dull day in prize fighting circles notes Governor Lowry's proclamation will not disrupt preparations for the bout. Telegrams hint visitors from across the country. Burnett says Sullivan may arrive tomorrow and head to Spanish Fort Friday. Stevenson does not expect Kilrain until Saturday possibly Friday night. battleground site settled with no interference expected.
Washington reports Mrs Harrison departs tomorrow with her father Dr Scott and her two grandchildren for Deer Park Maryland to remain during the heated term. She will be joined there by Mrs McKee, the president's daughter, with the president planning a visit after Woodstock.
The presidential party, including President and Mrs. Harrison, Tracy and Noble, Associate Justice Miller, and Senator Hiscock, will leave Washington for Woodlbek Conn to spend the Fourth of July.
A letter from Cheyenne describes G A Draper’s creamery duties and equipment, including cold water cooling, two inch center lid opening, steam, and 62 degree chilling. Cream is formed into bricks, sold locally and in Denver, with 25 cent wholesale and 16 cent retail per pound.
J J McAlister of the Platte River near Elkhorn and Mrs Fannie Neibling were married yesterday afternoon at Mrs Severance’s Eddy street residence. Rev Mr Bright officiated. The couple depart for the north today on the Cheyenne and Northern. Tum Sun offers congratulations and wishes them long happiness.
The June report shows a mean temperature of 5.9 with a high of 87 and a low of 31. For June 1888 the mean was 63.3. Total rainfall was 3.67 with past-month comparisons of 1.52 in 1886 and 0.80 in 1887 and 0.66 in 1888. Clear days 3, fair days 16, cloudy days 11. W. G. Purssen, Observer Signal Corps.
Mihop Burke arrived with KE Amoretti on Wednesday and departed Thursday with Father Kuppens for St Stephens mission. He plans to stay through next week and return to Lander to celebrate mass and administer confirmation the following Sunday with the Lander Mountaineer report.
M P Keefe and wife transfer to John J Lynch and Ron A Lynch the east 22 feet of lot 6, block 345 in Cheyenne city. Consideration stated as 1000 dollars.
John F. Carll of Pennsylvania cautions rapid field exhaustion and rising world demand. He questions Ohio and Kentucky outputs and highlights the Bradford sand drop from 105000 barrels daily to under 20000. He notes Wyoming discoveries may rival eastern fields and expects rail access to accelerate development.
A certificate of incorporation for the Ross Candle and Soap company was filed by A. M. Ross of Denver Col W B Ross of Canada and E M Blodgett of Kansas with capital stock of 200000. The firm plans to manufacture candles oils soaps lubricants and petroleum products in Cheyenne. Local boosters and the board of trade helped attract the enterprise and ground and building arrangements are in place. Mr Ross has begun securing materials to start the factory.
The Durango conflagration destroyed eight central blocks and about twenty five dwellings. Firemen suffered burns while saving the Methodist and Presbyterian churches as the Grand Central hotel and several businesses burned. Loss estimated 300000 to 500000 with about one third insured. two families rendered homeless.
Sheriff Holcombe of Mowe Alabama received a telegram from Governor Seay directing him to prevent the Sullivan Kilrain prize fight from taking place in Mobile County this morning.
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