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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1891
Page
4
Jvper Corn argued he hailed from the most productive state yet found money scarce in Illinois and ample in Wyoming where little is produced. He urged more attention to soil production to boost state prosperity as railroads and government disburse over $100,000 monthly in Cheyenne.
Ave Spetaan returned from the Black Hills reporting the northern Wyoming grazing looking splendid with good rainfall and grass steadily advancing. He notes Black Hills residents, especially former Wyoming natives, are eager for Wyoming to annex the region.
The statement urges Wyoming residents to abandon chasing the impossible and to embrace current resources as a path to better times. It frames prudence and pragmatism as the route to progress for the local people.
J C Davis A M Startzell I C Miller and J E Osborne form a company to build an electric light plant in Rawlins but face slow action from city authorities on a franchise. The men are ready to proceed once permission is granted.
Rumors persist that a French syndicate seeks to buy 6,000,000 ounces of silver in this country, signaling a major inbound commodity interest with potential market impact.
Secretary Blaine relaxes at Stanwood on High Brook road near a hill summit overlooking Frenchman’s Bay in Bar Harbor suburbs. Family reports his health is steadily improving and he goes driving daily.
The June 8 Record reports Cheyenne attorney J. J. Bowen linked to a plan in the Nicholas Baker boy case to face the music for a county action and cash rewards for the boys. Tae Sei notes a similar blackmailing suit against Tae Dairy Sux.
The Rawlins Republican urges a county led push for agricultural focus and reduced freight, predicting Carbon county as a major Wyoming mineral hub. It notes the state mining convention in Cheyenne next month with Union Pacific offering lower rates to attract attendees from surrounding areas and territories.
The statement expresses optimism that the remark will significantly aid the cause, suggesting positive impact and momentum toward the objective. The tone is confident and forward looking, highlighting expected benefits and support.
The Chicago Tribune endorses ceding arid lands beyond the Missouri and urges a state backed system for land credit. Prof. Elwood Mead supports state ownership to attract capital, with North Platte and Green rivers offering 25,00 acres of irrigable land and potential $20 to $50 per acre in output.
The Omaha Bee argues cheap fuel blocks industrial growth and highlights Wyoming coal and Nebraska oil basins as major opportunities. It notes oil’s rising value, the need for larger capital, and that Nebraska men control access to the basins, urging local capitalists to strengthen support to secure dominance in the oil sector.
A Denver dispatch reports waning Farmer Alliance attendance and enthusiasm for a national takeover, as leaders switch to revived parade style ratifications. Plans call for 106 grand alliance picnics in 105 counties with banners, floats, and historical tableaux to rekindle support amid declining meetings and quorum issues.
A writer argues Omaha should lead and invest in Wyoming oil, likening the chance to Rockfeller's early bold moves. The piece urges prompt action to build large industrial interests, saying Omaha can become a major Western energy hub with new investors and daring enterprise.
The Evans ton Register notes W H Bramel, 23, won first in the Laramie university week oratorical contest. While studying at the university he worked in a prominent law firm, earning support for his mother and gaining legal knowledge toward admission to the bar.
The text describes county committees to recruit prong and solicit funds from merchants to support Alliance delegates. Businessmen, though not typically allied, agree to help defray conference expenses in a move viewed as good policy. Those resisting tax risk a boycott by farmers dependent on patronage.
The Albany Journal notes that Tue Hon Theodore Roosevelt seeks worldly wisdom and civil service reform in New York City. He testified that he does not view a Mugwump as a Republican, explaining the Mugwump as an ex Republican who prefers Democratic principles but rejects the northern Democratic organization.
A Rock Springs Wyoming business delegation met Union Pacific General Manager Clark in Omaha to protest the Beckwith Commercial company’s request to again serve as paymaster for the railroad’s coal department. They claim Beckwith, already controlling Wyoming mining trade, is a monopoly driving up miners’ wages and living costs and offers 50 000 for payroll handling rights.
Dr A A Jonson, president of the university, made an hour long stop in Cheyenne yesterday during travel from Denver to Laramie. He was joined by his brother Reverend James A Johnson on leave from duties. James A Johnson is a Garrett Theological Institute graduate.
Union Pacific executives arrived from the west and spent two hours in the shops and yards conducting system inspections. The party includes General Manager Clark Assistant Dickinson Master Mechanic McConnell Chief Engineer Smeed Superintendent Wurtele Superintendent Bancroft Telegraph Superintendent Korty and Car Accountant Buckingham. They will spend most of today in Cheyenne.
Sheridan county resident applies to the interior secretary to remove white pine timber from unsurveyed public land on Big Horn mountains area in Sheridan county Wyoming. Timber to be used locally for lumber by settlers. land is mineral and unappropriated. Application filed by Axprew M Canoe.
Notice is given that Hamed Gettier filed intent to make final proof in support of his claim before the Register and Receiver at Cheyenne Wyoming on August 3. The entry describes the home stead number 700 for the parcel in section WW township 18 north range o west. Witnesses to prove continuous residence and cultivation include Hien Dolan Egbert Henry Ward George Gilland and Mark Martin all of Wyoming. Champlin, Registrar.
Noticees hereby give that the following described land is claimed as preemption entry by a settler intending to make final proof. The notice lists the witness names Marti of Obyenne, Wye, George un Giffend, Hindiy, voanigan and John Gilland of mS W 30.
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