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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1889
Page
12
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Captain F R Lasnen temporarily assumes control of the Pacific hotel in Laramie as J A Gillies departs for Kansas City to resume duties or pursue other work.
The Cheyenne press unites in support of Hon. W. W. Corlett for Chief Justice. Readers should watch for the mountaineer’s plaintive howl as the campaign moves forward.
A satirical note suggests placing a large piece of ice on the neighbor’s editorial head to ease irritation. The remark reflects a quarrel-like tone but remains a light, tongue in cheek jab within the newspaper’s pages.
Mr. A. J. Botuwet reports one thousand acres under successful cultivation producing cereals and edible crops of remunerative abundance and high quality. He holds thousands more under ditch with meadows of timothy alfalfa and other grasses yielding large hay and seed crops at Sweetwater Chief.
The Laramie Sentinel endorses Mr. Corlett for Chief Justice, noting his broad support among the bar and public. The editor, friend of Hon. M. C. Brown, suggests Brown will not run against Corlett, indicating wide acceptance if Corlett accepts.
The Laramie Boomerang signals displeasure with Hon W W Corlett as Chief Justice candidate. The editorial stance risks his appointment without the journal’s backing. A delegation of influential citizens may travel to Laramie to plead Corlett’s cause with the editor.
The Laramie Sentinel questions a Cheyenne Leader claim that democratic land office officials, retained after a party transition, used patronage to reward hostile papers. It argues republicans deserve public printing patronage and praises those who honor the courtesy, deeming betrayal unjustifyable.
The Rock Springs paper argues for statehood while admitting Wyoming may improve in three to five years. It questions whether a president congress governor and delegate favorable to statehood will exist and notes a nationwide trend toward creating new states. It suggests Cheyenne politics may not yield significant gains yet and calls for cautious optimism.
The author argues Wyoming under statehood gains self government with elected offices replacing appointive ones. They claim Wyoming’s voters will have less external influence from Washington than in the current system, and that Independence and local control will increase moeilijk.
After a meeting with officials, Governor Warren says all counties likely will back elections for a constitutional convention. He urges economy in early government, envisions a broad liberal constitution, and notes taxation need not rise. He also criticizes cross-party patronage use and warns Republicans against offensive actions.
The commissioners of Carbon county have adopted resolutions urging Governor F. E. Warren to call a constitutional convention.
Hon J W Mecorum now in Cheyenne has been commissioned secretary of the territory but may not qualify until June 30 close of the fiscal year. He believes in courtesy in politics despite the Leader's stance.
Cheyenne papers report a petition among local lawyers to urge Hon. W. W. Corlett for Chief Justice of the territorial supreme court. He is a Cheyenne resident and well qualified. The text ponders the propriety of selecting a district judge from the bar and the chief justice residing at the capital.
The Sun urges Wyoming Republican officials to pay attention to a plaintive howl from the territory's Democratic organs as they complain over a few issues.
A Cheyenne editorial urges rapid relief donations for the Johnstown disaster survivors. It notes national generosity and urges Cheyenne citizens to respond, praising the humane spirit and anticipated broad support beyond direct appeals.
The Evanston News reports varied opinions from notable Uinta County residents on Wyoming statehood. While most back immediate admission, some fear high taxes and insufficient development, with support from figures like C D Clark Ed Chapman A V Quinn and J H Jenkins.
The annual cyclopaedia notes Cheyenne among the American cities of growth and features a fine engraving of the capitol building.
A parcel containing the lower portion of a woman's body was found in the Thames near Horsey. Another parcel with a woman's clothes was recovered at Battersea. Both wrapped in drawers bearing the name Gosher. The remains appear well developed and may have been in the water for ten days. The report suggests Jack the Ripper is active again.
The Johns town disaster claims thousands of lives with 9 000 registered of 34 000 inhabitants as rescue work continues. Bodies are found daily and the fire at the bridge rages for weeks with 2 000 workers combing debris. Heroic acts by women and men amid the ruin highlight a nation shocked by the scale of the catastrophe.
Reports from Lock Haven and Mill Hall detail flood damage with multiple deaths. Pueblo plans a relief subscription, while Harrisburg exceeds half a million dollars in flood losses. Boston and London appeal for funds and support for Johnstown victims.
The Council With the Sioux at Rosesup Agency South Dakota met June 4 with prominent Indians and delegates from each Sioux agency. Governor Foster explained the bills scope and provisions and said the government would pay liberally and act only with full consent. The act was read at the Indians' request and the council adjourned for private discussion.
Mary Reichter, a passenger on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul train, jumped from a rear window near Tama City in a fit of insanity. The train was at full speed. she was missing for hours. She sustained severe injuries but is not believed to be fatally hurt. She hails from San Francisco and was bound for Cincinnati. she lost $300 and her tickets and cannot recall the event. Tama City citizens took her in and telegrams were sent to Cincinnati for her friends.
At Jerome Park New York on June 4 the track was in good shape and the weather favorable. Mile Cortez won in 1 45 with Bohemian second and Sluggard third. Other races saw Mile re a winner Oriflamme, and 3/4 mile Maximum. Madstone led 1400 yards with Daylight third. Enquirer Billy and Lon Knight also posted victories with respective runners-up and thirds.
Weather warned spectators as Indian Princess won the half mile for 2 year olds with Nellie Williams second and Romain third in 50 seconds. Seven furlongs saw all Paten first Kasinesses second Fanchett third in 1 30. Three year old fillies contested a mile and a half with Queen of Trumps winning Beth Braeck second and Lady Hemphill third in 2 40 4. Mile races produced Clara C first Mollie McCarthy second Comedy third in 1 44. The steeplechase degenerated with Lingust finishing the course while Nougeur refused the water jump and others veered off. Ligeco awarded second money.
Associate Justice Gray of the Supreme Court will marry Jeanette Matthews, eldest daughter of the late Justice Stanley Matthews, tomorrow evening at 6 at the Matthews family home on U Street. Owing to mourning, the ceremony will be very quiet.
Johnny Griffin the Braintree featherweight who defeated Havlin in quick time has been chosen to travel to San Francisco to fight Tommy Warren. The California Athletic Club will select the Havlin Griffin winner to meet Warren and Griffin will be sent there at once.
Vicomtesse Chandan de Brindilles hosted a dejuner in Paris for Buffalo Bill. After a morning of interest guests moved to the Neuilly camp to attend the Wild West show at the afternoon exhibition.
A skiff missing from Chicago around the time of the incident was found in a ravine and towed by a tug. It contained two paddles and a man's kid gloves, linking it to the event under report.
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