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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1890
Page
10
A compact issue of The Weekly Sun dated June 5 1889 features A Slack as the contributor. The page presents brief local notices and short items typical of a 19th century newspaper, with concise summaries and community updates.
The Sun advocates Cheyenne establishing an iron works district with blast furnaces and mills. It urges a comprehensive data pamphlet on Hartville ore and fuel, railroad advantages, and potential bonuses based on skilled labor to attract eastern iron interests. It recommends consulting local contact J. M. Carey and delaying other projects until iron plans mature.
Dr. Norvin Green, head of Western Union, voiced a strong critique in a recent interview, calling the telephone monopoly the most odious in the country. The remark highlights ongoing concerns about communications control and industry competition.
Assistant Postmaster General Clark son defends editor pay as a subsidy desk show. He notes 1,200 daily visitors and 2,000 letters handled while overseeing 26 million dollars in annual distribution. He cites a 4,000 dollar salary, 3,600 rent, 300 for stable use, and an unused Des Moines house as part of the arrangement.
The Tuk Denver Republican notes Mansfield King, jailed in Clayton Missouri, faces multiple horse stealing charges. It suggests a suspect who robbed D H Roffat of $21 000 or more last year should be brought to trial and punished.
Cheyenne’s four banks hold about $1.449 million in deposits, up from roughly $350,000 at this time last year. Cashier testimony points to improved business conditions and population growth amid the financial upturn.
The preparations for Cheyenne's Decoration Day observance were stated as the most complete and thorough yet. The article notes extensive planning aimed at honoring veterans with formal ceremonies and community participation.
The Omaha Republican lists tedious tasks for enumerators including questioning age of a 30 year old woman, asking a sorrowful old maid about marriage, and whether a divorced status is true. It notes confronting mortgaged homes, feeble minded offspring, and inspecting vice hubs while enduring stares and odors.
Speaker Reep issues closure of the house restaurant bar prohibiting whisky and beer sales. The restaurant men interpret the order to allow sale of table wines in original packages.
Roswell P. Flower's proposal to fund a Grant monument with New York ties faces strong pushback in Washington. Critics argue any national tribute should be in the capital, and New York should honor General Grant with its own citizens rather than federal aid. Riverside Park burial noted as context for local memorial expectations.
Members of the house, whose public building bills have not passed, are trying to win favor with Mr. Cannon of Illinois, who has announced he will interpose an objection.
The Jackson Mississippi paper argues for an educational qualification for voters, suggesting a system akin to the Australian method to create a 40,000 white vote majority for at least a decade. It says education reduces illiteracy, blocks wealth-based bias, and offers a measured path to address the race question, while acknowledging southern distrust of Democrats and potential minority outvoting concerns.
The Senate shows poor progress on the silver bill while Wyoming's admission bill waits to follow it. The Douglas mining district is bustling and Laramie earns substantial revenue from camp traffic amid the activity.
F S Lusk holds the contract to grade the nine mile Northwestern extension from Whitewood to Deadwood. The route features heavy cuts and fills and extensive rock work, making it a substantial undertaking. Lusk is expected to perform well on the project.
The Tux Claflin sisters, Mrs Victoria Woodhull Martin, and her sister Lady Cook, with their husbands, quietly sailed for England on Thursday last, registering under assumed names.
A notice warns travelers that old rail rates return on June sixteenth, advising planning ahead to avoid higher fares. The message emphasizes urgency for those with upcoming trips and urges提前 action.
Dave Morrart says the King portrait resembles the man who held a pistol to him and forced the surrender of $21,000, noting the likeness and describing the crime.
With over half the delegates chosen Delamater holds a clear edge for the Republican nomination in Pennsylvania but remains short of a sure win. Recent showings suggest the candidate is not yet secure and could wobble as voting continues.
The regular petit jurors were listed including Con way Kepler Barnard Ashford McGregor Colwell Underwood McKay Schooler Smith Heath Hoffman Taylor Walker Glascke Miller Clary Johnson Shingle Jenkins Bush Griswold Moors and Kapp. Jos C Martinez was tried for forging a Warren Live Stock company check. defense argued the check was worthless and not forged. The jury returned a guilty verdict on the second count for uttering forged paper.
A deputy sheriff is needed at Wendover as the Cheyenne and Northern extension employs 800 workers now with 100 more expected next week. Shooting affrays have occurred and a deputy at $75 per month could save the county thousands by preventing fatalities. a murder trial costs the county $5,000 to $10,000. A prompt, efficient officer should be put on duty at the earliest opportunity.
Senator Stewart accuses Major Powell, director of the irrigation survey, prompting a senate inquiry resolution. Powell says $199,000 set in 1888 for topographic work under the geographic survey largely funded eastern mining regions and had no irrigation link, while $200,000 reprinted in 1889 served a similar purpose.
Mr Vidler of Trip Hammer Brick Company plans a new brick plant in Cheyenne after securing clay sources. He notes the brick will be exceptionally hard on the exterior with a distinctive top indentation to hold mortar, and expects to begin production about three weeks after a final site is chosen.
Major Egbert arrived in the city yesterday and assumed the Seventeenth Infantry post left vacant by Colonel Casey's removal to San Francisco. He has recently been with the troops at Fort Sully, Oak.
A Glenrock Graphic note jokes that many want into journalism and that the editor started the paper years ago after similar ambitions. The piece lightly traces how personal drive sparked the local publication.
The Sheridan Post notes its red ink display this week to honor the arrival of the Burlington into the town. Residents express pride and a ceremonial marking of the event with townwide notice.
Civil matters before the district court face delays as Judge Van Devanter recuses due to former involvement. He asked Judge Corn, who declined, then Judge Saufley who also declined, resulting in a continuance until a suitable attendee can be secured. Ad rates per
Mrs Minnie von Aa files for divorce from Melchior von Aa in Denver. The proceedings indicate she intends to obtain a divorce.
Margaret T. Conway files for dissolution of marriage against Michael J. Conway in the First Judicial District of Wyoming. The petition seeks custody and support for their minor Mary Ellen Conway. Respondent must answer by July 26, 1890. Cheyenne, May 27, 1890.
Land Office Cheyenne Wyoming April 8 1890 notice that settler Perry Doane has filed for final proof on his claim to the s half of section 6 township 130 range 66 west. Proof will be before the Register and Receiver at Cheyenne on June 6 1890. Witnesses Joseph King Moses Reeder Charles W Riner and Gideon M Kepler all of Cheyenne.
Notice states settler Henry A. J Cheyenne seeks final proof before the Register and Receiver in Cheyenne Wyoming on June 28 1890 for land Lots 1 and 2 E 1/2 NW 1 Section 3 Township 13 Range 3. Named witnesses are Thomas L. Crittenden Perry Doane Elizabeth McKeever and Oliver T. Perry all of Cheyenne Wyoming. E P Champlin.
Edward P. Champlin files for dissolution of marriage with Alice G. Champlin noting three children G Lola M and Anna G and one year desertion. She is non resident of Wyoming now at 3535 Cottage Grove Ave Chicago and must answer by June 28 1890 in district court with custody sought for Cora G.
A notice seeking women to travel and hire solicitors with a salary of $80 per month. Applicants directed to call on H. E. Frynecen at the hedist parsonage.
Dissolution of the firm Moyer Brothers by mutual consent between Sylvester L. Moyer and Alonzo Moyer. Sylvester L. Moyer assumes all liabilities and will collect all debts due the firm. Debts are now payable to Sylvester L. Moyer. Dated Cheyenne Wyoming April 24 1890.
Land Office notices Ada Jenks of Jenks Wyoming has filed final proof for her claim SW 4% SW 4 Sec 28 19 N R 68 W and will present witnesses George Denks William Illigan Luke Voorhees Edward Auenburg and E P Cuamptin at Cheyenne Register on July 8 1890 to prove residence and cultivation.
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