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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1890
Page
2
The Denver News laments congressional action on silver, praising the two thirds of states against free coinage of foreign silver. It defends Mr Patterson and allies, noting they had a fair chance to present their case before a verdict was reached. The paper argues readers cannot claim manipulation.
The New York Sun praises artificial irrigation, recounting its history from early Greeley Colorado experiments. It argues irrigation is profitable and practical, yielding the largest crops, and notes water sources are ample in rainless regions.
A Denver News assertion that Senator Warren stated he knew the president would sign a bill for free silver is challenged. The Denver meeting is cited as misquoted and the writer is urged to repeat exact words rather than inventing wild approximations.
California tin mines appear to perform well while Black Hills operations struggle due to ore refractory nature or other undisclosed causes, resulting in lower yields than anticipated.
The Leader argues Texas stock growers should turn out cattle on Wyoming ranges to protect J. M. Carey & Bro. and Ogalalla Cattle company herds from injury. It accuses petty spite and warns taxpaying citizens’ assessments could fall. Tre Sen will monitor Converse county press reactions to the perceived wrong.
The Big Horn Rustler calls for sending a delegate to the Wyoming mining convention. The plea emphasizes participation by local interests and representation at the event.
A group of eastern investors including John D. Rockefeller and Sidney Dillon, backed by 2,500,000 in capital, intend to build a new city at Puget Sound Washington near Port Gamble 100 miles from Seattle. The plan envisions iron and steel, paper making and other industries with manufacturing at once. They aim to found the New York of the Pacific coast.
Secaerany Procroa’s judgment is praised as Lieut. Dodge reports on thirty Indians enlisted in Arizona. He says he is impressed and regrets having to hand them to another officer, confident they have bright futures if properly guided. The note argues against claims that Indians are inherently objectionable.
The Detroit General Assembly decreed Presbyterians should avoid cards dancing theater and opera. A committee urged ministers to oppose amusements and warned that progressive euchre may be sinful and erosion of church life. The assembly urged pastoral effort to cleanse the church from these practices.
The Presbyterians have decided to end the progressive euchre game with immediate effect. Church organizers cite waning participation and a desire to focus on worship and fellowship activities.
The editor of Tue Sen opposed free coinage of American silver at a January miners’ event in this city and urged a war on eastern capitalists. He now supports free coinage, citing hypocritical 70 cent dollars and political scheming by Democrats and agitators at the convention.
Editorial argues the January Wyoming convention backed a nonpartisan free coinage stance that strengthens representatives in Washington. It notes Prof Stanton's support for free coinage, predicts opposition in the West from political schemers, and cites Denver News to claim silver overproduction and treasury vault crowding with excess mint demand.
The drive by Andrew Gilchrist and Wyoming leaders aims to settle Swiss agriculturists in the county, praising their thrift and republican heritage. A 462 Danish family colony to settle 17,000 acres in Prince Georges County Maryland will pursue dairy and truck farming, with Lutheran faith and public schools noted as strengths.
City officials declare intentions to proceed with subway construction near Crow Creek and demand Union Pacific meet its contract pledges. Critics say the waiting policy has failed before under current management and urge strict adherence to commitments.
Fremont Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Railroad offers to bill cattle to Brennan via its Black Hills line and to ship outfits from Orrin Junction. Local merchants fear added rail costs after many already spent on horses and wagons. Wyoming officials relaxed some Agriculture Department embargoes to help Montana herds, but fear Texas fever as cattle move toward Colorado or Nebraska.
The piece accuses unions of fixing joint rates for cattle shipments across lines including Union Pacific and Fremont and Elkhorn, noting Texas cattle benefited while Minnesota shippers plan to bill Texas cattle to Brennan and have the Fremont and Elkhorn deadhead theirs. It argues the system favors some shippers and hurts ranges across the state.
The letter critiques the Denver News for editorial bias against Senator Warren's silver position. It notes Warren is not a Colorado resident or candidate and accuses Editor Patterson of personal hurt and public discomfiture from a Wyoming visitor.
The editor falls silent after a long reply time, endorses both Chicago Herald and Salt Lake Tribune, denies backing one side, and extols pre 1873 times. He laments recent hard years while noting national gains in debt reduction, population growth, and increased living standards for workers.
In the May Fortnightly Review the Review of Reviews reports Mr. Moreton Frewen, once Wyoming cattle king, lambasts Britain’s law restricting five stock imports from the United States. He argues the policy harms English farmers, shifts trade to Canada, and worsens cruelty by keeping transatlantic trade toward fattened cattle.
Tux Rawlins quotes The Sun’s claim that cattle and sheep driven through Wyoming damage the land and threaten ranchers who may be forced to relocate if Texas cattle are yearly allowed to cross the state. The Republican asserts the fact but sees no solution.
The Sweetwater one reports no fever among the transient horde, but Wyoming stockmen protest that they should have some protection. Local voices call for safeguards amid mounting concerns and potential threats.
The Darty Sun reprints Bishop Burke's circular arguing the Omaha diocese cut off Cheyenne with no funds for a new bishop or church work. He seeks $200,000 for churches, schools, and missions, while critics fear harm to Wyoming's growth.
B P Arendell reports from Gold Hill that sufficient funds are raised to finish the Saratoga road and that heavy machinery can begin work within a week. The stamp mill of Col Downey sits at Murphy's road ranch. Ore on the dump promises the mill’s profitable start.
At yesterday afternoon’s board meeting trustees expressed gratitude to the Denver Times for its free publication of an extended Wyoming and Cheyenne write up. The board also handled important correspondence and discussed several projected enterprises.
Cheyenne and Northern A Y plans to place a turn-in at Orrin for engine turning in cattle movement. Two sidetracks will be built at Badger. Eight stray horses are held at Fort Russell.
A report notes a series of bogus checks and draft-wanted incidents across six locations, with twenty days each, involving the Baker brothers. The item also mentions a divorce case linked to the same family.
In a district court arraignment, Harry Bates pleaded guilty to obtaining money under false pretenses after swindling Theo Woollens of 50 dollars via a bogus check. Bates, a seasoned con artist, faces sentencing in a few weeks as authorities across multiple states have him sought for additional offenses.
The Douglas Budget reports Mr wel found traces of the Hudson Bay Company at Fort Laramie, the first white settlement here in 1832. He uncovered log house lines and breastworks, noting Fort Laramie as the oldest fort and a 1547 government post later opened to settlement in 1869.
Cheyenne Turn Verein committee accepts plans for a two story brick Turn Hall at Seventeenth and Thames. Architect is C. L. Staub. Construction bids will be opened on the 16th.
Property listing for a Buffalo Wyoming site in the garden of Wyoming featuring waterworks electric lights and flouring mills. Notes prize potato producer of 1890 and invites maps information from Mann & Thom Buffalo Wyoming. printing cards via Tus Lux office.
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