Three Months Six Months In Review
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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1889
Page
10
An unclear fragment mentions time spans of three and six months. No specific persons organizations or places are identified in the readable text.
Telegraphic advices report the American cattle trust holding ample stock as market signals show sustained supply. Industry observers note steady procurement and expectations of continued availability for buyers and processors.
A plan to unite all railroads into a single trust is being considered. Queen Victoriia criticizes American girls as flirtatious and dislikes their dress.
The New York World calls the Clayton assassination a disgrace in Arkansas. It also critiques prizefighting brutality and notes public demand for full Sullivan Kilrain reports. The Omaha World-Herald is bought by G. M. Hitchcock and will combine with the Omaha World, becoming a morning and evening independent edition.
The territory rides into a constitutional storm as stern bills threaten to swamp reform. The piece cautions against hasty action and notes ample future chances for legislation as tides of policy rise.
A Denver Republican editorial mocks public officials including a secretary of state jailed for ten days over a furniture inspection dispute. It notes wasted tax money on pricey legislature fittings and urges gentler treatment of a veteran political figure.
The speaker urges Wyoming to begin with a plain constitution and only essential officials. The current legislature is deemed oversized. starting modestly is favored with growth in population and wealth. Low salaries and limited taxes should keep state government popular.
The Leader avoids replying to the Sun inquiry and denies making charges against Governor Warren. The paper questions why the Leader republished two weeks old Peck lamentations amid a city full of strangers, accusing the Sun of insincerity and dodging a direct question.
Detecarr Maginnis of Montana and Judge Carey advocate the general government setting aside large tracts of Rocky Mountain land to build reservoirs. The lands would be allocated to new states, akin to swamp lands granted to Michigan Indiana and Illinois. The plan is deemed practicable and likely to win congressional approval, bolstering Wyoming’s push for statehood.
A column rejects sensational charges of impropriety as old clippings from New York and Chicago papers. It notes Wyoming court decisions and a U S land office patent, urging readers to accept official court and department rulings rather than newspaper verdicts.
Governor Lowry acts to enforce Mississippi prize fighting ban by arresting Richburg participants Kilrain and Sullivan. Reports say Kilrain feared jail more than Sullivan, with prior assurances from New Orleans sponsors shielding them. Notes a shift from New Orleans safety to Mississippi enforcement and hints at a Cheyenne copper smelter project gaining traction.
Discovery in the Belt Mountains Montana reveals a gigantic male skeleton with a stone baseball bat. The cave burial suggests a pre historic baseball fan possibly an umpire who hid to die, indicating the sport’s early popularity before Bob Ferguson era.
A Tun Leader declares Tae Sun is not the governor’s organ and should not be pressed to defend him against charges. He notes Governor Warren can safeguard his own reputation and his friends need no assurances.
A brief, formal pledge asserts that the speaker will ensure enemies are amply satisfied in the end, signaling a resolve to secure a final, decisive outcome.
The Leader editor is accused of labeling the Mugwump Times author a Republican while courting Cleveland and praising Democrats. The piece argues Peck seeks offices, slanders Wyoming judges, and betrays Republican trust, branding him an old fogy Democrat rather than a Republican or mugwump.
The Scow signals it will ignore opposition guidance and chart its own course, state-ment indicating a deliberate break from suggested strategies. The remark frames a confrontational stance amid ongoing public scrutiny and political pressure.
A D Diss is named postmaster for Green River City to replace Ed J Morris who resigned. Upon bond approval he will assume charge of the office.
Secretary Rusk established the editorial bureau of the department of agriculture to prepare for the press a brief synopsis of reports and bulletins before they are issued.
Hon. A. B. Ligeet, recently elected to the territorial council, resigns as chief dispatcher at Green River. R. D. Fowler, formerly chief dispatcher at Rawlins, is appointed to succeed him. Ligeet says he plans a less confining business move.
A morning contemporary dodges a serious accusation against the Leader about a mis-timed publication. The piece notes the charge is ignored and laments the Leader's failure to address the alleged blunder with a clear explanation.
The Rock Springs Independent reports Sweetwater county commissioners oppose paying three dollars per day for inmate care at the Evanston asylum. They allege high prices and salaried officials, noting an ordinary clerk earns 150 per month while Carbon county laments the bills and may grant only 25 per month. The paper suggests asking the next winter legislature for relief if more can be raised.
A tax leader asserts the governor owes it to his friends to present evidence refuting charges against him. The remark signals ongoing scrutiny of the governor and calls for transparency amid political tension.
The text questions inviting the governor to heed a demented crank and notes enemies would circulate other lies if Peck’s claims were dropped. It states a months-long plot to weaken the Republican leaders has failed, while the petty lawyer hired for the effort will likely be paid.
Governor Warren yesterday filed with the county clerk the patent to his preemption secured over a year ago through the efforts of William Wordy Peck. Commissioner Andrew Jackson Sparks was in the land office when Peck’s complaint reached the land department and later criticized the department for slow action and lamented the patent issued to the man he attacked.
The Denver News argues the 50 million appropriation for Yellowstone roads is insufficient, urging immediate improvement to turn the park into a lasting pleasure resort for current and future generations.
The Omaha Bee recounts how an independent Marietta Ohio oil refin er challenged the Standard Oil trust. He exposed underhand methods by the trust and railroads, showing a 25 cent over charge on barrel freight and the division of that overcharge between the Standard Oil company and railroads. He pursued damages and pressed the monopoly to terms.
Ben SUERKS, a noted Wyoming lawyer and former speaker of the house, marries Miss May G. Hammond, stepdaughter of Salt Lake Postmaster Baratt. SUERKS departs Utah for Tacoma after a long career in territory politics and law, praised for honesty and knowledge. Hammond is described as educated, social, and sprightly.
The second annual Grand Conclave of the Knights Templar of Wyoming met in Rawlins on July 10, 1892. Officers named include Truman B. Micks as grand commander and Otto Gramm as department commander. A milk banner gift from Rawlins Ivanhoe Commandery No 2 featured the motto In Hoc Signo Vinces and the inscription Grand Commandery of Wyoming Instituted March 8, 1888.
Vanity Fair covers a Monday wedding of Miss Maudie Moonlight and Mr. Theodore Simons at St Mark's church with music by Professor Pasmore. The capitol building hosts an illuminations reception for Governor and officers with elaborate dress, luncheons by Mrs. G. E. Abbott, and entertaining gatherings featuring the Delsarte system taught by Mrs. Laura Tisdale. Cheyenne social notes highlight hospitalities, chariot readings, and plans for library fundraising as dancers, readers, and guests mingle through a week of society events.
In the county clerk's office yesterday a United States patent was filed for lot rand and the SEY of NWY and NEY of SWY containing 148% acres. The patent was issued by President Grover Cleveland and recorded by RW. Ross on June 18 1888. Francis E. Warren is named as payer and depositor of the land office certificate.
The text mocks William Ware Peck’s mock claim to eighty acres tied to a patent granted in Grover Cleveland’s era. It laughs at Pecksniff and his stubborn honesty, noting he bent dates by a few years and exaggerated the acreage while alerting readers to the farcical nature of the whole land grant saga.
Cheyenne residents relocate to Denver for business and culture. Peter Marahan canvasses stove pots in Denver while M C Rich plans Cheyenne return. Local contractors McDonald and George McSwain thrive in Denver, with A W Terry opening a confectionery and Mrs Terry running a music store. Mary Lathrop and Miss Clara Terry pursue lecturing and singing in Denver, visiting Cheyenne soon.
The Military Review of Denver singles out the Cheyenne guards for high praise during their Denver visit on the Fourth. Despite being organized just a year, their drill, discipline, marching, and attractive uniform earn applause from spectators. The piece notes the unit as a rising crack infantry company in the western states and warns local groups to ready for future competition. J. W. Bruner relocates his family to the city to settle permanently.
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