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Newspaper

Cheyenne Weekly Sun

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1889

Page

4

Rate One Year Six Months Three Months

The note provides a miswritten interval claiming one year and six months plus three months. It lacks context or clear event details. No individuals or organizations are identified.

Captain Lasnen Takes Charge of Pacific Hotel in Laramie

Captain F R Lasnen temporarily assumes control of the Pacific hotel at Laramie as J A Gillies departs for Kansas City.

F.R. Lasnen Pacific Hotel Laramie J. A. Gillies Kansas City

Cheyenne Press backs Corlett for Chief Justice post

The Cheyenne press shows unanimous support for Hon. W. W. Corlett as Chief Justice, signaling strong backing amid political contest. A contrasting note warns readers to anticipate resistance from mountaineer voices.

W. W. Corlett

Tax Sun Makes Light Remark About Neighbor

A sardonic note suggests placing a large piece of ice on its editorial cranium in a provocative aside about a neighbor over the hill. The tense exchange hints at irritations between the two parties.

Tax Sun

Botuwet’s Vast Farms Win Rich Crops and Meadows

Mr. A. J. Botuwet cultivates 1000 acres producing cereals and edible crops in ample, profitable quantities. He also owns several thousand acres under ditch with timothy alfalfa and other tame grasses, yielding large hay and seed crops on Sweetwater Chief.

A. J. Botuwet

Corlett Favored for Chief Justice by Laramie Sentinel

The Laramie Sentinel praises Mr. Corlett for the Chief Justice appointment, stating he has the confidence of the bar and people and that acceptance would bring universal satisfaction. The editor, a Brown ally, hints Brown will not oppose Corlett for the post.

Laramie Sentinel Corlett The Sentinel M. C. Brown

Laramie Boomerang Criticizes Corlett Candidacy

The Laramie Boomerang voices opposition to Hon. W. W. Corlett for Chief Justice. Citizens urge influential figures to persuade the editor to reconsider and publicly back the townsman. A delegation may travel to Laramie to press the editor on Corlett’s behalf.

Laramie W. W. Corlett Ediitor Mr. Corlett

Democratic Land Office Officials and Patronage Debate

The Laramie Sentinel comments on accusations that democratic officials abused retained positions to reward hostile papers, while republicans control patronage for public printing. The piece argues such tenure shows honor and questions alleged insinuations about party-favored notices.

Cheyenne Laramie Sentinel

Wyoming statehood movement gains cautious support

The Rock Springs paper argues for securing statehood but warns conditions may not align for a favorable president, congress, governor, and delegate for years. It notes a nationwide trend toward new states and questions fears that Cheyenne interests alone drive statehood goals.

Rock Springs Goth Wyoming Congress

Wyoming Statehood Reflections on Government Power

The text argues statehood will yield less centralized power for Wyoming than under current control. It suggests the state will be self governing with elections for many offices now appointive, making it harder for Cheyenne to sway voters statewide than to influence federal appointive power in Washington.

Cheyenne Wyoming Washington

Governor Warren Discusses Statehood and Costs

In a meeting summary Governor Warren says all counties likely will back delegates for a constitutional convention. He urges economy in early statehood, cautions against unnecessary offices, and supports a broad liberal constitution while ensuring fiscal restraint. He says tax burdens need not rise and notes counties already have courthouses and schools.

Sun Warren Wyoming East

Carbon County Commissioners Call Constitutional Convention

The Carbon County commissioners adopted resolutions requesting Governor F. E. Warren to call a constitutional convention.

Rawlins Journal Carbon County F. E. Warren

Mecorum Receives Territory Secretary Commission in Cheyenne

Hon J W Mecorum now in Cheyenne has been commissioned as secretary of the territory but may not qualify until the fiscal year ends June 30. He believes politics permits courtesy despite a leader's contrary stance.

J. W. Mecorum Cheyenne Territory

Petition circulates for W W Corlett as Chief Justice

The Cheyenne papers report a petition among local lawyers to appoint Hon. W. W. Corlett Chief Justice of the territory's supreme court. While questions arise about patronage, Corlett’s qualifications and Cheyenne residence are noted as not fatal objections. The piece ponders the propriety of selecting the district judge from the bar and chief justice residing in the capital.

W. W. Corlett Supreme Court of Territory Cheyenne

Democratic howl alarms Wyoming Republicans

The Sun notes a protest from democratic organs in the territory provoking a pointed reaction among Wyoming Republican officials. It highlights partisan tensions and the pushback from GOP leadership in response to the claims.

Wyoming Territory

Silent Appeal for Johnstown Relief in Cheyenne

The city of Cheyenne speaks to the nation with a quiet appeal for donations to aid Johnstown survivors. The Leader suggested Cheyenne citizens contribute, confident the public will respond with generous charity.

Johnstown Cheyenne

Wyoming Statehood Favor Seen In Uinta County Views

Evanston News compiles county replies on statehood. Citizens including C D Clark Ed Chapman A V Quinn I N Putnam Bradbury Sneddon Jenkins Hinton Carter and Gorman express support or opposition with taxes and development shaping their positions. Some favor early admission others urge caution.

Evanston Uinta County C. D. Clark Wyoming Ed. Chapman A. V. Quinn Congress J. L. Atkinson Colorado Kansas Nebraska George Goodman Jesse Knight William Hinton I. N. Putnam Red Canon A. E. Bradbury Thomas Sneddon Almy J. H. Jenkins Hilliard R. H. Carter Carter Tom J.gorman Fontenelle

Arreron's 1888 Cyclopoeia Highlights Cheyenne Capitol

The annual cyclopoeia surveys American cities in growth and features a carefully prepared article on Cheyenne along with a fine cut of the capitol building, illustrating the era's urban expansion and architectural pride.

Arreron Cheyenne Capitol Building

Jack the Ripper Strikes Again In Thames Find

A parcel with the lower portion of a woman's body was found in the Thames at Horsey Pool and another parcel with a woman's clothes was recovered at Battersea. Both wrapped in drawers bearing the name Gosher. The remains appear to have been in the water about ten days, sparking renewed fears of Jack the Ripper.

Jack the Mipper Thames Horsey Down Battersea Gosher Jack the Ripper

Johnstown Flood Death Toll Soars As Rescue Continues

Reports from Johnstown Pa describe a vast disaster after the Conemaugh valley flood and fire. Rescue teams number in the thousands as bodies are recovered daily and victims face burial by cremation debates amid scarce supplies.

Johnstons Conemaugh Johnstown Bridge Associated Press

Johnstown Flood Relief Appeals Spread

Immediate action urged by officials and cabinet members as subscriptions begin, with pledges of $500 each. News from Lock Haven reports flooding incurring multiple deaths. Pueblo mayor calls for statewide relief efforts. Flood items note half a million dollars in Maryland county damages and federal aid steps, while Americans in London collect funds for Johnstown victims.

London Stock Exchange General Sherman Grant New York Washngton Proctor White House Johnstown Beaver Conemaugh River West Point Willet's Point Rlson Harrisbure Boston Pennsylvania London England Baltimore Charles O. Scull Baltimore and Ohio Road Hurst

Sioux Agency Council Hears Government Indian Sales Plan

The Sioux agency held its first council with the government commission led by Governor Foster. Prominent Indians and delegates from other agencies attended. The act was read at the Indians' request, and the council adjourned for private discussion on the proposal.

Rosesup South Dakota Foster Thevernment

Woman Jumped From Moving Train Near Tama City

Mary Reichter a Chicago Milwaukee St Paul passenger jumped from a rear window during rapid travel near Tama City. She sustained severe injuries but is not expected to die. She hails from San Francisco and was bound for Cincinnati. Citizens of Tama City took charge and notified Cincinnati for her prominent business acquaintances.

Perry Mary Reichter Chicago Tama City Cincinnati

Jerome Park Races Report from New York June Fourth

The Jerome park track was in fine condition with good weather. Cortez won the mile in 1 45 percent, Bohemian second, Sluggard third. Oriflamime took the mile and a quarter in 2:00 percent with Firenzi second.

New York Jerome Park Cortez Bohemian Sluggard Oriflamime Firenzi Targon Bill Leiteher Arrison Madstone Orator Daylight Enquirer Billy Beck Fred B Lon Knight Pocatello Latiefa Isfaction

Races At St Louis Weather Then Attendance Fair

At St Louis on June 4 the program featured a half mile dash for 2 year olds won by Indian Princess 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 ran a mile and a half with Queen of Trumps taking the prize Beth Braeck second Lady Hemphill third in 2404. A mile for all ages produced Clara C winner Mollie McCarthy second Comedy third in 144. The steeplechase turned into a farce Lingust completed the course while Nougeur refused the water jump and Nettle Kent Kilarney and Ligero went wrong with Ligeco earning second money in a time of 01.

St. Louis Indian Princess Nellie Williams Romain All Paten Kasinesses Fanchett Queen of Trumps Beth Braeck Lady Hemphill Clara C Mollie McCarthy Comedy

Judge Gray to Be Married in Quiet Washington Ceremony

Associate Justice Gray of the supreme court will wed Jeanette Matthews tomorrow evening at 6 o clock at the Matthews family residence on U street. The couple will marry in a restrained ceremony due to the family mourning, reflecting a subdued affair with close attendants.

Washington Gray The Supreme Court Jeanette Matthews Stanley Matthewas Matthews U Street

Griffin to Meet Warren in San Francisco Fight

Boston June 4 Johnny Griffin the Braintree featherweight who defeated Havlin in quick time has been chosen to go to San Francisco to fight Tommy Warren The California Athletic Club would name the Havlin Griffin winner as the man to meet Warren and Griffin will be sent there at once

Johnny Griffin Warren Boston Braintree Havlin San Francisco Tommy Warren Havlin-Griffin California Athletic Club

Vicomtesse Brindilles Hosts Buffalo Bill Prizes

Paris report notes Vicomtesse Chandan de Brindilles gave a déjeuner in honor of Buffalo Bill. After an interesting morning guests moved to Neuilly camp and then attended the Wild West afternoon exhibition from boxes.

Buffalo Hill

The Loot Kilt Discovered After Ravine Incident

A skiff missing from Chicago around the time of the incident was found in a ravine. It carried two paddles and a pair of a man’s kid gloves, and was later taken by a tugboat downstream.

Ravine Wie Chicago

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