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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1891
Page
10
Officials report a readjusted city assessment of 3 458 424 990 with 800 872 personal property and 2 563 020 real estate. The 1891 roll adds 400 names since 1890 and six months of water licenses total 300. Exemptions reduce tax base and criticism of speculative schemes continues.
The article assumes that arrangements are being made for electric lighting on the viaduct and states the task must be completed.
It records T. A. Kent, a level headed banker and shrewd realty operator, favoring Cheyenne ground for investment. He asserts values will appreciate and remain steady, praising Kent as a man of excellent judgment.
The remark notes Mr. Crankson as a likely successor to Mr. Quay as chairman of the national Republican committee, likening him to a brilliant general nearing retirement and highlighting belief in the political club’s efficacy.
Reports from St Petersburg claim the czar has begun to realize the cruelties toward Jews and orders have been issued to relax persecutions. Newspapers are forbidden to publish articles stirring anti Jewish sentiment as world opinion forms a broad protest the czar may not withstand.
Laramie will get a street railway while Rawlins builds an electric light system and Lander a fine hotel and business block. A Catholic seminary is planned and every town in the new state is advancing with development.
A Sept 712 tie mine convention is urged as a major state success to advance mining interests and advertising, claiming benefits for all counties as wealth lies beneath the grass roots.
The paper reports that Laramie county affairs are run by men who guard the people’s interests. It lauds the business sense and vigilance of Hoyt Keefe and Carey as aligned with public welfare.
The Bonanza paper revived here yesterday was printed and mailed on the Tith inst. The statement extols a commonwealth of magnificent resources and impressive distances reflecting optimism about progress and connectivity.
Secretary Rusk told reporters in Chicago that investigators have identified a small insect similar to a tick as the cause of Texas fever. He asserted the parasite proves the disease and claimed a remedy will stop its ravages.
Eggs of a tick brought to Washington hatched and infested cattle in a grazing field. Several cattle were attacked with Texas fever while healthy animals remained tick free. A forthcoming department bulletin will cover the proposed remedy.
The proposed Cheyenne ordinance to create a metropolitan building inspection and permit system is backed by Mayor Bresnahen and Council leaders. Supporters argue it will curb false assessments, improve housing quality, and save hundreds of dollars annually, though amendments may be needed.
Kate Freep argues there are distinct moral codes for women men and royalty. She asserts women face social ruin for lack of virtue while men may act freely if they settle debts and avoid cheating at cards. She adds kings are protected by divinity making their excesses appear proper, yet all share a risk of loss of caste if unmasked.
A Chicago broker pushes a new tomato trust by securing canners and manufacturers nationwide to agree not to sell below 80 cents a dozen. He offers to pay packers up to 50 percent of product value as incentive, while steering tomato sales to a Chicago fruit broker. About 1,500 canners exist, but uniting them all seems unlikely.
Readers note Seo Visitors mispronounce Cheyenne as Shean but praise the city as the handsomest most compact liveliest and most citified in the region with strong civic pride.
The Chicago Herald questions the Democrats' likely success this fall in Ohio. It warns party leaders they have at best a fighting chance, contingent on winning over young and thinking men forming opinions, implying a poor outlook if they fail.
A state mining convention emphasizes Wyoming minerals for the Chicago World’s Fair. A strong committee will coordinate with the commission on the mining building, noted as one of the largest and most ornate in the complex. The Chicago pavilion spans 350 feet with grand entrances, domed corners, a broad balcony, and a lakeside view toward the Casino.
The Rawlins Journal supports abandoning Fort Steele as a state militia encampment site citing central location and natural advantages. Laramie shows notable acquisitive ability in the affair and deserves any reward it may reap.
The article notes Carter Harrison’s rumored push for the presidency rather than Senate or governor, claiming he has dominated the Democratic Party and may target the Farmers Alliance. It suggests the 1892 Alliance convention could endorse him, while Cleveland allies oppose Harrison and his bid.
The piece argues crime trends show rising pressure from restrictive laws. It contends that curbs on individual freedoms undermine social order and worsen public safety conditions.
Carter acknowledges Western demands for a better system to manage public lands and criticizes Congress for misfit legislation. He calls ending public lands to the states as the only way out and says he will present supporting facts in his next annual report.
The proposal envisions arid region states controlling public lands with sensible distribution. Arable land would go to settlers in small parcels while grazing land would be allocated in larger tracts. Each settler would have timber rights near their location.
The St Paul community favored continuing the Hall Fitzsimmons clash and supported drastic measures to mobilize or dispatch the militia to maintain order amid the dispute.
The journal Ie and Refrigeration is welcomed with thanks to Mr. H. H. Ellis for access. It covers cold storage and ice making with fine illustrations. Cheyenne residents pay nearly 200 percent less for ice than in any other U S city.
Commentary notes discontent over St Pauls displeasure with slugging matches in Minneapolis. Writer criticizes governor for permitting boxing or fighting events to occur in Minneapolis while denouncing St Paul’s stance.
A quirky scene in New York hotels where ice for water is frozen in bottles. Guests report chilled service and unusual presentation as beverage practice draws attention.
Grief grips St Paul as the glove contest between Hall and Fitzsimmons is halted. The athletic club planned a 4000 seat amphitheatre with $10 general tickets and £20 box seats, expecting about $80,000 but facing losses near $12,000 while local hotels profited.
The New York World declares Secretary Blaine will clearly participate in the 1892 campaign, a fact that does not please the Democratic Party.
Sorerion is acclaimed as the greatest five year old city in the world and described as a metropolitan phenomenon.
In Waite Iowa an avowed prohibitionist argued that keeping a little brown jug is entirely consistent with his beliefs. The remark highlights local attitudes toward alcohol and enforcement debates among temperance advocates.
The city conducts a successful test of delivering cold air via pipes in Denver, with service set to expand to butchers saloon keepers ice cream plants and restaurants. The central station uses a modified absorption refrigerating apparatus circulating ammonia between a surface condenser and customers in a two pipe system.
Manufacturers report steady demand with no rush to clear stock. Across sectors, households and businesses show confidence as output and sales remain robust.
The article notes advantages claimed for artificial ice including longer duration compared to natural ice, suggesting benefits in storage and use for cooling.
An optimistic report notes abundant small grain fields from Nebraska eastward. The harvest, though delayed by weeks, is expected to be very large and promising for farmers.
The remark notes no regional difference in liquor consumption but highlights greater openness among people in the West versus the East. It suggests cultural or social factors drive the visibility of drinking without changing overall levels.
State board of mines holds a meeting at the Later Ocean and outlines a six day convention from September 7 to 12. Committees assign programme and invitations with members including Wi Sturgis Jr and Judge Van Devanter. Secretary Courant to mobilize county board members for full representation and exhibits.
Maj John T Martin orders the company mustered in. Commissioned officers reported to Gen Stitner include Captain A S Burrows first lieutenant John D Loucks and second lieutenant Pay W Sommers. Forty three men are on the role.
The Carbon Black Diamond reports the route from the town to Gold Hill now takes ten hours and more than 100 men are employed at the camp.
A feature highlights the rapid rise of cities labeled phenomenal for their five year growth. It notes population, industry expansion, and civic projects driving the ascent, praising planning and leadership behind the surge.
The report from St Paul highlights Fairhaven Washington as a booming new Pacific coast town led by Robert Strahorn and editor Will Visscher. In two years it expanded to about 10 000 residents with $10 000 000 taxable value, four railways and a harbor north of San Francisco, backed by a syndicate and the Great Northern railway magnate.
The town of Fairhaven is set to absorb a neighboring community and is expected to become a city with a population around 25 000. Backed by coal, iron, and abundant forests and farming, it rivals Seattle in growth and offers a healthful climate and a noble harbor.
Report notes a Sunday scene at Ivinson Camp in the Centennial where Bishop Talbot, mid sermon, reacted to a shout of sage chickens. Everyone grabbed a gun and rushed to hunt the presumed game, creating a brief unexpected pause in the service.
The Rawlins Journal notes 200000 pounds of wool arrived late, missing prime selling time. The surplus must be shipped east to commission houses, reducing potential profits and affecting local traders.
The new Alert hose house nears completion with $700 spent on carpets chairs tables and pictures under C Boulter's direction. The three upstairs rooms hold six cots and nightly sleeping for six volunteers to speed alarm response. The building includes a bath observatory and an elegant assembly room. a small library and billiard room are planned with a gymnasium in the basement.
A birthday celebration was hosted by Mrs Lillie Turnbull at the family residence on East Seventeenth Street. The event honored the 21st birthday of the hostess with fifteen guests, dancing, games, and a lavish luncheon. Mrs Turnbull received many tokens of appreciation.
State Senator Kabis, noted Odd Fellows member, receives appointment as aide-de-camp to the militia commander with rank of Captain General. Governor Barber and Stitzer present commendations as Kabis is praised for military bearing and experience.
Reports indicate a purse of 125 dollars for a forthcoming race or exhibition here next week. The Laramie club plans to field at least three new men Caplinger Moody pitcher Bell all ex Denver city league. They receive 25 dollars each plus a suit of clothes if they win and a share of gross proceeds. Rumor says Rawlins is arranging talent from Onwbe Swit Lake. A valuable horse owned by contractor William OBrien was badly injured by a tangled rope at the city dam yesterday and may be unusable.
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