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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1890
Page
2
Worlds Fair Chooses Split Lake Front and Jackson Park Site
The Worlds' Fair commissioners accept a two site plan with exposition areas on the lake front and at Jackson Park five miles south of downtown. Rail lines and a cable car connect the sites, offering ample space and a favorable arrangement despite New York mockery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Front
Jackson Park
Lake Shore
New York
General Grant
Cold Wave Strains Hit Cincinnati with Prostrations
A severe cold wave was recorded yesterday and in Cincinnati there were twenty prostrations from heat and four deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curcaco
Cincinnati
Senator Pratt Urges Idaho Bill Support for Western Expansion
Senator Pratt discusses the Idaho bill and argues for Western development. He emphasizes west of the Missouri river’s resources, agriculture, and potential growth, urging Congress not to hinder progress and to grant rights to settlers as American citizens. He frames national prosperity as the shared goal of all representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pratt
Idaho
Missouri River
Congress
President Likely Action on Wyoming Bill and Date Measures
The house is expected to concur in the Wyoming bill amendment this afternoon and the president may act promptly on the two date bills. A proclamation could be issued as soon as tomorrow if the request is complied with.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Wyoming
Correction to Cheyenne Leader’s mournful hue claim
The Salt Lake 7 Tribune says the Cheyenne Leader’s Saturday edition appeared in mournful magenta due to Salt Lake’s 21 to 2 baseball win the previous day. The paper notes no grief over the tournament and reports the Knights of the Bat returned in good spirits, having split honors with Salt Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake 7 Tribune
Salt Lake
Knights of the Bat
Burrows Speech on Federal Election Bill Stirs House Debate
The House debate on the federal election bill featured a standout speech by Mr. Burrows of Michigan. He condemned election fraud and warned that removing core protections would provoke Southern opposition and possibly armed resistance to enforce or overturn the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Burrows
Michigan
South
Mr. Urrows
Senator Burrows Explains Bill Extending Federal Authority
A full house and many senators heard Mr Burrows outline a bill that extends present laws granting the federal government the same power long given to local and state authorities. He argued the measure is non partisan and aimed at overcoming local prejudices hindering enforcement.
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Burrows
Wyoming bill delayed by lack of quorum in house
The failure of the house to act on the Wyoming bill yesterday is blamed on opponents exploiting an absence of a quorum. They refused to grant the appeal in favor of the bill. The delay is viewed as brief, with hopes the measure will pass within three or four days despite opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Idaho Walks Off With Our 643 But Nothing With 44
A brief note highlights Idaho taking a 643 outcome while stressing no issue with 44. The line suggests a sports or game context where one score or index is decisive, but the other number remains unaffected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Senate approves amendment to cut irrigation surveys funds
The senate committee on public lands authorizes Senator Pad dock to amend the sundry civil bill reducing irrigation survey appropriations from 720000 to 220000. The amendment narrows arid land withdrawals to reservoir and canal sites only, excluding the entire irrigable stretch. This aims to remedy the cited issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Committee On Public Lands
Paddock
Republican Demand to Count Votes in Congress Seats
The republicans insist on counting votes in the south arguing that if colored men can be enumerated to secure congressional representation their votes should be counted in electing representatives to Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
South
Congress
Wyoming Woman Suffrage Clause Sparked Democratic Skepticism
The Omaha Republican notes that opposition within the Democratic ranks centered on Wyoming’s constitution granting women suffrage. Senators Morgan and Payne warned a future capable woman might challenge the Senate oath, calling it startling yet hypothetically an improvement over current senator Payne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Morgan
Payne
Senate
Omaha
Wyomine Faces Setback Over Fourth of July Proximity
In yesterday's session Wyomine suffered another setback in the house due to the closeness of the Fourth of July holiday. Lawmakers delayed action as holiday scheduling constraints limited debate time and staff availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyomine
Wyoming Statehood and Senatorial Equality Postulated
The Buffalo News argues President Harrison will sign Wyoming’s statehood bill. It suggests admission could bring a woman senator, improve senate morals, reduce salacious gossip, and mark a triumph for woman suffrage with fuller representation in national lawmaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Wyoming
Senate
Wyoming Land Bill Aims at Mormon Property Purchases
Sen Morgan argues a bill to bar Mormons from public lands will trigger sales by Utah and Idaho Mormon communities and bring waves of voters to Wyoming. The measure even targets groups teaching polygamy and bigamy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Morgan
Utah
Idaho
Wyoming Independence Bill Debate and Expected Signature
The passage mentions a quorum in the house yesterday and a Wyoming bill expected to be acted upon and signed. It suggests celebration of independence could occur today if not for expense considerations. The wording reflects a historical legislative moment and public sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Christmas Gift to Major McKinley Showcases American Industry
The editorial notes that Major McKinley received a handcrafted United States watch as a Christmas gift last year. The piece explains the watch was produced in his district by a Canton factory to illustrate American industrial potential under protective policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laramie
Major McKinley
United States
Canton
Federal election law aims to curb fraud not state control
The text asserts that elections should remain under state or local officials with home rule intact. It states the federal law’s purpose is to ensure a president and a house of representatives are not chosen by fraudulent methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Interior Heights Sold in County Deed Transfer
Deed recorded in the county clerk's office transfers 2 500 lots in Interior Heights from Henry F. Mason of Finney County Kansas to W B Lawrence of the same county. The sale excludes a few lots sold earlier but covers the bulk of Interior Heights for a total price of 100 000 dollars.
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Interior Heights
Henry F. Mason
Finney County
Kan
W. B. Lawrence
Keefe Awarded Contract for Methodist Church
M P Keefe won the bid to erect the Methodist church walls and roof for 12000 dollars. The completed church is projected to cost over 25000 dollars and will feature red sandstone matching Keefe's eastern city residences. Trustees plan to let finishing work after the initial structure is up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P. Keefe
Keefe
Three Editors in Court Over Pets and Parrot Jests
In Kansas City on July 3 the police court heard editors Nelson of the Sar, Van Horn of the Fenrnal, and Mumford of the Times. Nelson faced a profane parrot tethered near his office. the owner was ordered to keep the bird off the street. Van Horn’s case for a vicious dog was continued as he was not ready. Mumford admitted racing a horse through streets but was admonished to avoid repeating the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Nelson
Sar
R. T. van Horn
The
Fenrnal
Ced
Dr. Mumford
the Times
Fugitives Capture of Jailbreak Suspect in Beatrice Case
John Workman who escaped from Beatrice jail on June 23 fatally wounded the jailor and fled to Fairbury where city marshal R. M. Markes pursued him. A bulldog bitten hold delayed the capture until Markes cornered Workman with a gun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wicurra
John Workman
Beatrice
Neb
R. M. Markes
Fairbury
Markes
Sheriffs Office
Workman
Mrs Lippincott Arrested in Baltimore on Forgery Warrants
Mrs. Lippincott wife of Haddon Hall manager Lippincott Atlantic City was arrested in Baltimore at her sister Mrs Henry Jong's house on a Camden New Jersey warrant. Freedom C Lippincott nephew swore the warrant and 17 indictments were found against her. She agreed to return to Camden without requisition papers and left with a detective.
Death sentence upheld for William Kemmiler
William Kemmiler, known for his high profile case against the electric execution law, had the death sentence carried out at Auburn prison. He was brought from Auburn this morning and the court of oyer and terminer ordered the sentence to be executed in the first week of August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Himmior
Buryao
William Kemmiler
Kemmiler
Auburn
Court of Oyer and Terminer
Childe
Auburn Prison
Senate Debates Land Patent Scandal and Pan American Conference
Washington July 3 Senate discussions featured a revived land patent scandal amid a heated exchange on Pacific railroads and a broad call for information from the interior and war departments. The body also debated subsidies tied to a Pan American Conference and the future of a United States land court with adjournment set for Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Allison
Plumb
Secretary of War
Secretary of the Interior
Senate
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Oregon Navigation Company
Denver and South Park Railroad
Union Pacific
Butler
Edmunds
Canio
Interior Department
Thurman
Washington House Adjourns After Brief Session
Washington July 3. After a brief session and without transacting any business of importance the house adjourned till Monday.
Violence at New York cloak shops as strikers riot
About 200 starving cloak makers attacked Meyer Jonasson Co and Me Cloth Co workplaces in a mob driven by desperation. They beat a buyer and several workers, injured Kunze and others, and chased two men upstairs before police dispersed the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Meyer Jonasson Co
Vate
Me Cloth Co
Joseph Lereburger
Meyer Jonasson
Jonasson
Charlie Buttner
William Wasper
Joseph ’ S ° . Roedelheimer
Kunze
Price
Mercantile Cloak Company
Meyer, Jonasson & Co
Murder at Gem Saloon Ends Life of Telegraph Clerk
El Paso July 3 Joseph D Brown a telegrapher and railroad clerk was murdered in the Gem saloon by engineer William G Colwell after an exchange outside. Colwell drank and gambled all night and shot Brown twice outside then fired twice more as Brown lay on the floor killing him instantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Joseph D. Brown
Gem
Wm. G. Colwell
Colwell
Brown
Wyoming Admission Quorum Issue Delays Action
Washington July 3 The Wyoming admission bill faced a quorum problem in the House as the conference report on the District of Columbia appropriation was debated. Without a quorum, the amendment to Wyoming could not be concurred in and the bill remained unsigned. Delegates discussed delays caused by Yellowstone Park and the parade of stars on the flag as Wyoming awaited statehood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washin
Berry
Arkansas
Columbia County
Stone
Bussey
Thos
H. McKee
House of
South America
West
Wilson
Maryland
Senate
Faree
Washington
House
Cannon
Illinois
District of Columbia
Wyoming
Carey
Yellowstone Park
Idaho
Dubois
Ingalls
Capitol
Congress
J House
United States
Idaho Statehood and Army Quartermaster Nomination
The president signed the Idaho admission act at 10 this morning. The Senate Military Affairs Committee favors Lieutenant Colonel N Batchelder for quartermaster general. The eight hour extra pay law for letter carriers is extended to June 16 1890.
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Washington
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A.M
Pacific Railroad
United States Land Court
Blaine
Maine
Frye
Toto
York Herald
Buenos Ayres
Senor Pierra
Hawley
Veat
Wouse
Morrill
Gov't Report
F. E. Warren Mercantile CO
Josbers and Dealers
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