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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1890
Page
7
Disorder and desertions shake the Wyoming Democrats as rival factions split into fighting, mugwump, and peace wings. Rumors Gaird and others fuel unrest while a Republican editorial shocks party bosses. Morrison case raises residence questions under Section 1799 Wy oming Revised Statutes guiding county terms.
Fragmentary statement describes people from creeks using nets in isolation to catch fish. It mentions protection and refers to a sethe and hotewale capture but details are garbled and no clear events or named entities are present.
Fragmentary notes indicate discussion of election nets and new law changes affecting district division. Mentions Cheyenne interim plan and a shift to three districts with a target outlined for fifteen presections.
A Pennsylvania oil man tells a New York Star reporter that oil centers shift from Pittsburgh toward the West. He predicts future discoveries in western New York and northwestern Pennsylvania, with substantial potential in Wyoming, Colorado, and the Grand River valley.
In Fremont County the court under Judge Conaway runs efficiently with no confusion. Julius A. Schulke has a continuance for his murder case alleging insanity due to a head injury. Samuel E. Montgomery’s trial for killing a fellow tourist with a hunting party begins tomorrow, defended by eminent counsel. evidence will be circumstantial.
Special meeting notes Union Pacific to build and lay track and include in viaduct contract. Street car company to pay 6 percent interest on $2,500 for five years, then buy track. Council approves resolution, barring exclusive right of way over the viaduct. Also reports a narrow escape incident in New Jersey with a horse cart and damaged window.
A severe afternoon storm with lightning killed sheep herder John Gregory near Lake Minnehaha and damaged buildings including Mrs. Culver’s home. Gregory, 52, came from Fort Collins with a herd and was struck in the head, his clothing torn by the bolt. Mrs. Culver narrowly survived when lightning entered the house through two currents, injuring her while she recovered from the shock.
A shooting affray at a Tuscaloosa area event left Major Tom Steele dead, John Goodwin seriously injured, and Tom Steele lightly wounded. A bystander Tracy Abernethy suffered a broken arm from a stray shot as shotguns and rifles were fired amid a tense scene.
The Rock Springs coal dispute moves toward settlement as Union Pacific issues a July round stating coal will be weighed and bulletins issued for lump nut and slack with prices set by agreement or, failing that, by a five man arbitration board. Utilities include the same wage protections as before.
Senate debates sundry civil appropriation bill with amendments to spare irrigable lands and repeal the 1888 irrigation act. Moody calls Major Powell a “tycoon of many tails” while defending arid lands as productive. Call and Regan urge continued irrigation surveys. Executive session ends adjournment.
Washington July 17 The house moved to committee on the land grant forfeiture bill after the journal reading. Amendments by Anderson of Kansas and Holman of Indiana forfeiting lands not earned or within time limits were defeated. The measure, a senate bill with a house substitute, forfeits lands granted for railroad aid not yet completed. A dispute over omitted record remarks between Cannon and Houk and Bynum's reference to past debates drew sharp exchanges. Adjourned. Subscribe for the Sun.
In the House debate from Wasnixotox July 18, lawmakers tackled original package and tariff issues. E J Taylor warned of a state rights blow from foreign property commerce, while Culberson urged constitutional safeguards and Reed Iowa urged relief via legislation. The panel tied up fiscal items, stricken irrigation survey funds, and adjourned after conference orders on land forfeiture.
Was despatched to Wasmisaros on July 15 for debate on the sundry civil appropriation bill. Reagan argues against an amendment for an irrigation provision linked to a 1855 plan, defending the 1858 irrigation act and Major Powell, denouncing land speculators and syndicates pressuring Congress. Stewart questions naming agents. The exchange centers on public lands, market withdrawal, and farmer sentiment versus land sharks.
In Wasiiscron July 18 Senator Pierce offers an amendment to a tariff bill allowing the president after one year to reimpose sugar duties on nations not engaging in reciprocal trade talks. The president would pursue negotiations to secure entry of U.S. agricultural products by arbitration or other means. A Republican Senate committee meeting discussed changes to the federal election bill and Lodge bill, with the panel declining to reveal nonmember deliberations. Secretary Noble rejected George Herring's entry under the June 3 1788 act for a quarter section in Visilia Cala land district near the Mammoth trees.
Boston July 15 Official announcement tomorrow will disclose the incorporation under New Jersey law 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 for bondholders and transfer registrar. Capital stock is 13 million dollars fully paid in cash and nonassessable with no personal liability for stockholders.
Elizabeth Cady Stanton praises Wyoming as the first genuine republic with equal rights for all proclaiming no caste no class and no bondage under state constitutions. She envisions future pilgrims seeking westward to a united nation of empowered citizens and paternal government.
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 for a sixteenth annual session. The assembly discussed union questions and debated the status of subordinate lodges and grand lodges and admitted members into the organization.
Eugene Buster and Ameneana Conga guided Cairo to a yesterday victory in a tense contest. The pair combined on fast plays and key drives to secure the win for their team.
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