Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Cheyenne Weekly Sun in Cheyenne, Wyoming

We have 433,433 pages in Wyoming

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 33 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Cheyenne Weekly Sun

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1889

Page

10

Three Months Six Months In Review

An unclear fragment mentions time spans of three and six months. No specific persons organizations or places are identified in the readable text.

American cattle trust bolsters stock amid telegraphic advices

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.

The American Cattle Trust

Railroads Face Proposal to Create One Trust

A plan to unite all railroads into a single trust is being considered. Queen Victoriia criticizes American girls as flirtatious and dislikes their dress.

Victoriia

New York World's report notes Arkansas chaos and brutality

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.

Tur New York World Clayton Arkansas Omaha G. M. Hitchcock Omaha World

Washington Territory Faces Turbulent Constitutional Debates

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.

Weary Peck deems court losses tolerable and jokes on jail

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.

Denver Republican Colorado

Wyoming’s Call for a Simple Constitution and Slim Government

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.

Wyoming

Tun Leader Denies Charges Against Governor Warren

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.

Tun Sun Warren Peck

Public lands policy urged to aid statehood ambitions

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.

Detecarr Maginnis Montana Rocky Mountain Carey Michigan Indiana Ilinois Congress Wyoming

Explaining the Paper's Accusations and Deference to Official Decisions

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.

New York Chicago Sun Wyoming United States Land Office Pettifogger

Mississippi Governor Forces Prize Fight Arrests in Richburg Case

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.

Lowry Mississippi Richburg Kilrain Sullivan Boston New Orleans Beligerants Louisiana Muldoon Wyoming Cheyenne

Giants Skeleton with Stone Baseball Bat Found in Montana Cave

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.

Belt Mountains Montana Bob” Ferguson New York World

Tae Sun Not Official Governor’s Organ Says Tun Leader

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.

Tun Tae Sun Carroll Warren

Enduring Resolve Vows Satisfaction to Enemies

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.

Ance

Not "A Republican" in Wyoming Peck Controversy Remarks

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.

Tuk Sun Leader Mugwump Times Cleveland The Sun Congress Peck Wyoming

Opposing Advice Spurs Scow to Defy Critics

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.

Scow

A D Diss Appointed Green River City Postmaster

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.

A. D. Diss Green River City Ed J. Morris Mr. Dibble

Rusk Creates Editorial Bureau for Agriculture Reports

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.

Rusk Department of Agriculture

Ligeet resigns as chief dispatcher. Fowler named successor

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. B. Ligeet Territorial Council Green River R. D. Fowler Rawlins

Leader of publishing Peck's old truck dodges charge

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.

Peck

Sweetwater County Seeks County Relief Over Asylum Costs

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.

Rock Springs Sweetwater County Evanston Carbon County

Tax Leader Says Governor Owes Evidence Refutation

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.

Improbable Plea on Governor’s Dignity and Tory Plot Fallout

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.

Peck Pettifogger

Governor Warren Files Patent Preemption Follow-up

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.

Warren William Wordy Peck Andrew Jackson Sparks Land Office Peck Land Department Washington

Park road funds urged for Yellowstone development

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.

Congress Yellowstone National Park Denver

Plucky Marietta Refiner Fights Standard Oil

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.

Omaha Bee Standard Oil Trust Marietta Ohio Interstate Commerce Commission Standard Oil Company

Remarkable Utah-Wyoming Alliance Joins In Marriage

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.

Ben Suerks Wyoming Territory May G. Hammond Baratt Salt Lake Sheeks Utah Tacoma The Salt Lake Tribune House of Representatives Omaha Indiana Western College Ben West Miss Hammond

Knights Templar Grand Conclave in Rawlins Wyoming 1892

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.

Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Wyoming Rawlins Truman B. Micks Cheyenne Otto Gramm Laramie James G. Rankin John C. Baird George C. Rafter William Daly G. B. Grow M.N. Grant John K. Jeffrey Grand Recorder John E. Osborn Grand St

Wedding at St Mark's and week of gala events in Cheyenne

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.

St. Mark's Church Maudie Moonlight Theodore Simons Professor Pasmore Miss Moonlight Mr. Simons Dr. Rafter Messrs B. B. David Sterling Birmingham Capitol Mrs. Warren J. M. Carey Hale Mrs. Vorhees Warren Carey Vorh Hotel Vendome Mrs. Abbott Coleur-De-Roser H. 5. Hay Browning Duchess May Woman's Literary Club Laramie Cheyenne Magic City Isaac Bergman Mins Ida

Governor Warren's Patent Filed for Land Tract

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.

United States Nwy Ney Swy Grover Cleveland RW. Ross Francis BE. Warren Register of the Land Office Francis E. Warren

Patch of ground fuels a tale of ghostly land grants

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.

William Ware Peck Gabriel William

Cheyenne Denverites Keep Moving Across The Plains

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.

Frank Hunter Peter Marahan Denver M. C. Rich Cheyenne McDonald Sixteenth Street A. W. Terry Gus Fifteenth Street Terry Eighteenth Street A.J. Lathrop Mary F. Lathrop Champa Street Lathrop Clara Terry Lake Terry Hallet Street New York Long Branch Syracuse Washington Miss Terry George McSwain G. W. Corey Colorado Curtis and Champa Marshall Smith O. S. Ramsey Curtis Street J. H. Nichols C. M. Sanders Mary Sanders Commodore” ‘Trufant Union Carrie Hunter

Cheyenne Guards Impress Denver in Fourth of July Review

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.

Denver T . Cheyenne Isto

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wasuincton Governor Lowry Knights Templar Vanity Fair Governor Warren Cheyenne Denverites J. W. Bruner City
Search Courier

Search the Cheyenne Weekly Sun Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Cheyenne Weekly Sun?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication