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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1890
Page
15
A Wyoming city reports terrifying disruption within the democracy as desertions and factional splits emerge. A Republican editorial shocks party bosses while rumors accuse prominent Democrats including J C Baird and others of desertion. Debates over residence, tax assessments, and Knighs of Pythias ties compound the political turmoil.
Officials investigate unlawful fish netting on quiet creeks as violations threaten protected waterway habitats. Authorities pursue multiple suspects after spotting illegal seines and gear in restricted zones during a routine patrol.
Fragmentary report notes plans to redraw districts under a new law. It mentions Cheyenne and a local administration considering three to fifteen districts, with unclear timing and effects on polling and voting layout.
A Pennsylvania oil man told a Denver reporter that future world oil supply will come from the Rocky Mountain region. He named Wyoming and western Colorado as extending oil fields and suggested new finds in southwestern New York and northwestern Pennsylvania as well. He noted oil near the Grand River valley and along the Atlantic and Pacific line crossing the Rockies, with broader prospects across the region.
Judge Conaway’s administration is praised for dispatch and clarity. Julius A Schulke awaits next term after a continuance tied to alleged insanity from head injury. Samuel E Montgomery’s trial for homicide of a fellow tourist begins tomorrow with eminent Illinois counsel defending. evidence described as circumstantial.
Special meeting last evening discussed Union Pacific to build and lay streetcar track and include it in the viaduct contract. The city would receive 6 percent interest on $2,500 for five years, with purchase by the street car company at term end. Councilman Bond introduced and the resolution passed unanimously.
A severe afternoon storm lashed the city with heavy rain and fierce lightning. Sheep herder John Gregory, 52, was struck dead near Lake Minnehaha while tending a herd, while Mrs. J. M. Culver narrowly escaped when lightning struck their home, causing walls to crack and kitchen utensils to scatter. A false report of a child’s death was circulating but proved unfounded.
A shooting affray in Montonoweny Massachusetts today involved Major Tom Steele John Goodwin and W B Chialen. The former was killed Goodwin seriously injured Steele slightly wounded and bystander Tracy Abernethy had an arm broken by a stray bullet. Shotguns and revolvers used. There was no daytime disturbance but quiet tonight. The Farmer's Alliance of the second district organized at Kenosha Minnesota yesterday and nominated General James A. Harker of Blue Earth County for congress.
The Union Pacific Railway issues a July circular stating coal will be weighed and bulle tins prepared for lump nut and slack with prices agreed by the company and elected delegates or fixed by a five member arbitration board if no agreement is reached. Prices will not alter prior wages.
In Washington the senate resumes the sundry civil appropriation debate over a 300000 topographic survey grant. Moody defends irrigation as vital to South Dakota, mocks Major Powell, and calls the arid lands region well watered. Allison offers a motion to limit debate and the session adjourns after an executive meeting.
Washington July 17 The house under a hot chamber debate passed the land grant forfeiture bill after a series of amendments failed. The bill forfeits all lands granted for railroad aid not earned within the act’s time limits and mirrors a senate bill with house language. Cannon and Bynum sparred over record mutilation and past congress remarks.
Congress debates original package and reciprocity tariff measures. The Rules Committee reports immediate consideration and the House votes 115 to 55 to proceed with the resolution and two bills. Members urge limits on state rights and commerce restraints amid irrigation survey cutbacks and land policy protests.
In Wasmisaros on July 15 the discussion on the sundry civil appropriation bill resumed with an amendment to the irrigation provision. Reagan argued against the amendment in favor of the 1858 irrigation act, defending Major Powell and opposing land speculators. He contended that syndicates pressed to repeal the law and withdraw public lands from market, while Stewart pressed for a focus on cultivators over land sharks.
Senator Pierce introduces a provision to reimpose sugar duties after one year on nations not engaging in reciprocal trade, with the president to negotiate access for US agricultural products. A Republican senate committee meeting on the federal election bill plans changes to the Lodge bill. Secretary Noble rejects George Herring's land entry request in Visilia California under the 1788 act.
Boston July 15 Official announcement tomorrow will announce the incorporation under New Jersey laws of the Chicago Junction Railways and Union Stock Yards company. Directors include Chauncey M Depew John Quincy Adams Edward J Phelps William J Sowell John Hoey Hollyworth Frederick H Winston Hugh C E Childers Francis Baron Blake Bernard J Bosanquett Adolph Von Andre The Central Trust company of New York is trustee and transfer agent Capital stock is 13000000 fully paid in cash non assessable and stockholders have no personal liability.
An article from the Womens Tribune quotes Elizabeth Cady Stanton lauding Wyoming as the first genuine republic with equal rights for all, erasing caste and class distinctions. It envisions future state unity, paternal government, and a movement toward heightened humanity and freedom from poverty and ignorance.
John R. Blucker, veteran Texas cattle drover, visits the city on business linked to his large cattle operations. He is receiving about 15,090 head of steers shipped from Texas for local cattle companies.
The Supreme Lodge of Knights of Pythias met in July to discuss union with the Grand Lodges and questioned saloonkeepers. The assembly admitted members and discussed coordination with allied lodges.
The report notes Eugene buster Ameneana conga as a general at Cairo who led yesterday in a notable action or engagement.
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