Wyoming Becomes Full State A Momentous June Awakening
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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1890
Page
2
Evening Paper Rouses Fury Over Statehood Plot and City Health
The piece attacks a scheme to send a democratic delegation to Washington to block Wyoming statehood. It notes New York City reached eighty nine in a recent heat wave, fears of a cholera outbreak amid dirty streets, and criticizes urban health authorities for neglect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wyoming
Mercury
New York City
Turkey
Manhattan Island
New York
Homestate Declares Dividend No 142 At Ten Cents Per Share
The company announces a dividend of ten cents per share, amounting to $12,500, payable next Monday. This year’s total dividends reach $50,000 and cumulative dividends declared to date total $4,543,575.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homestate
Oregon Elects Protectionist Congressman In Tariff Issue Victory
The Oregon election centered on tariff policy as a Republican congressman, a staunch protectionist, won re election by about ten thousand votes, boosting his margin from two years ago. The state gains a second representative under the new apportionment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Census Taking Proceeds Smoothly Nationwide
Superintendent Porter reports satisfactory progress as census work advances across the country with smooth operation and rapid pace. The massive survey continues to unfold efficiently under local offices and staff, aiming for comprehensive data collection and timely results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter
Ghosts Proven by New York Herald Claim
The New York Herald argues for the existence of ghosts by asserting that human testimony is valuable and that historical literature is full of apparitions. It notes that sight has long been used to claim evidence while women’s nerves are blamed for hysteria when a visitor appears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Herad
Rail line steel supply faces January delay say Kent
Mr. T. A. Kent reports from the east that steel rails are scarce due to heavy orders at the works. He says producers will be busy until next January, delaying procurement for the railway project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Kent
Senate Contemplates Silver Bill Vote Tonight
Steven notes silver remains strong in the senate as a vote on the silver bill is anticipated tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steven
Senate
Cinderella chorus of Chicago children thanks Derew
Chauncey M. Derew receives thanks from a chorus of Chicago children. He hears that the flowers are more valued than any future residency in the United States. The sentiment is described as very sentimental and moving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey M. Derew
Chicago
United States
Wuar’s fate unclear amid the late Democratic boomlet
The brief remark questions what has become of the late democratic surge and whether the census taker will identify any acute or chronic disease connected to it.
Grance Travis Ends Life in Aspen Bar Room
Grance Travis son of the late Captain Travis a famed pistol shot died by his own hand in Aspen Colorado last Tuesday He ended his life with a self inflicted gunshot while tending bar in a saloon his despondency traced to long drinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grance Travis
Captain Travis
Aspen
Colo
Ohio and Mississippi Railroad Announces Rate Change
The Ohio and Mississippi railroad will not restore the eastbound rate due Tuesday. Instead the line will charge a $7 rate from St. Louis to Cincinnati with corresponding reductions to all eastern points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio and Mississippi Railroad
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Senator McPherson and the silver dollar tale sparks debate
A Nevada senator is mocked by a New Jersey colleague over 72 cent silver dollars. The tale recalls a cloakroom telegram about a fifty cent payment, with a boy returning a dollar and a hint of presidential candidates amid laughter. The piece also references Iowa Republicans critiquing the McKinley bill and urging free speech during policy debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonges
Nevada
McPherson
New Jersey
Senate
New York Tribune
Evarts Nominated by Republicans for 1892 Presidency
The Sun endorses and proposes William M. Evarts as the Republican candidate for president in 1892, signaling party support and a pathway to the White House. Evarts, a noted jurist and statesman, is positioned as the party’s standard bearer in the upcoming campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Evarts
Senator Evarts Defends Silver in 1873 Demonitization Debate
The piece portrays Senator Evarts from New York City arguing that demonetizing silver in 1873 was a deadly blow to silver. It predicts a resurgence of the peoples currency and praises the silver advocates though Wyoming was sidelined in the fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wuen
Senator Evarts
Great Money Center
New York City
Wyoming
Axtison's Iown Friends Observe Finance Committee Chair
The article notes Axtison as chairman of the finance committee and highlights the keen attention from his Iown allies as he oversees actions and decisions affecting fiscal matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axtison
Wyoming Interest Grows in Kansas and Missouri
The article notes a surge of attention toward Wyoming as statehood nears. Wealthy men from Kansas and Missouri plan large investments, drawn by expected opportunities in developing legitimate industries this season. They are experienced in pioneer work and will arrive as arrangements finalize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Kansas
Missouri
Senator Platt Aims to Fast-Track Idaho Wyoming Bills
Washington dispatch reports Wyoming and Idaho bills advancing in Congress. Senator Platt says to bring them up at the first moment and curb the silver debate, while Senator Allison assures bills will pass before adjournment despite tariff appropriations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Washington
Perry
Heath
Wyoming
Idaho
House of Representatives
Committee On Territories
Senate
Platt
Senator Platt
Congress
Allison
Appropriations
Finance
Republican
Wyoming Statehood Celebration Plans Face Timing Dilemma
The senate delay on Wyoming's enabling act shifts admission by a day or two. A July 4 joint celebration is deemed unsuitable as it would blend with national festivities. Local and interstate excursions are proposed to draw crowds, but organizers worry a Fourth of July tie-up could bury statehood news. Those who saw the house passage joy hope for strong public enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Wyoming
Great Orders
House of Representatives
Statehood Celebration Plans Earn United Support
A call to advance the coordinated plans for a statehood celebration with broad community backing. Leaders urge a grand, properly observed event that reflects the significance of the milestone and the community’s willingness to demonstrate unity.
Secretary Noble Denies Resigning for Rail Company Pay
A WasutncoTon special reports rumors that Secretary Noble would resign to take a $25,000 a year post as general attorney for a western railroad. Noble denies the claim, stating he will not surrender professional independence to any corporation. He says he will leave only if obliged or of his own accord, not for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble
Western Railroad
Best English Language Novels According to Rossiter Johnson
Rossiter Johnson names the top novels by category, citing works by Collins, Scott, Bronte, Cooper, Blackmore, Lever, Kingsley, Whyte Melville, Disraeli, Mrs. Stowe, Hawthorne, Eliot, Dickens, Scott, and Thackeray as the best in sensational, historical, dramatic, marine, country life, military, religious, sporting, political, purposeful, imaginative, pathetic, humorous, Scotch, English, American, and overall categories. He singles out The Woman in White, Kenilworth, Jane Eyre, Red River, Lorna Doone, Charles O Malley, Hypatia, Digby Grand, Coningsby, Uncle Tom's Cabin, Marble Faun, Silas Marner, Pickwick, Rob Roy, Adam Bede, The Scarlet Letter, and Henry Esmond as exemplars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossiter Johnson
Collins
Scott
Kenilworth
Bronte
Cooper
Blackmore
Lorna Doone
Lever
Charles O'Malley
Kingsley
Hypatia
Whyte Melville
Digby Grand
Disraeli
Coningsby
Mrs. H E
Hawthorne
George Eliot
Silas Marner
Dicken
Pickwick
Rob Roy
Thackeray
Henry Esmond
Vacation Parody Recites End of Year Melancholy
A junior year farewell at the high school graduation recital presents a parody on Bryant and laments the approaching vacation. The piece muses on unused books, departing teachers, and vanished seniors while joking about ice cream, lemonade, croquet, and a waiting hammock as September nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryant
Kowa
Postal Examinations by M Keggins in Cheyenne
M Keggins in charge of postal clerk examinations has finished work in the city and will return east in the morning. He states he examined many applicants in Cheyenne and was pleased with the high order of merit shown. No difficulty expected in selecting the required number of suitable men for vacant positions.
Wyoming's Development Shifts Toward Mineral Boom
The Rock Springs Independent reports a surge in Wyoming mineral development this year with mining claims rising in the mineral belt and thousands of acres taken for oil and coal. In Natrona county coal filings reach thirty while Elk Mountain area reports twenty five. Evanston shows coal interests expanding. Laramie county adds one hundred land entries to the assessor's roll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Rock Springs
Cheyenne Land Office
Natrona County
Elk Mountain
Evanston
Senate
Laramie
East expert to visit oil fields south of Rawlins
A noted eastern expert is expected to arrive soon to examine the oil and gas fields south of Rawlins. Interested parties are coordinating with him and plan an excursion upon his arrival. The discoveries have attracted regional interest and a professional report could boost investments and development of the products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rawlins
Fish Commissioner Miller Returns From Sundance Trip With Trout Stock
Miller traveled through Cheyenne after Sundance, carrying 36000 fish for Sand Creek and Sandamce Creek distributions. He faced heat and water cooling challenges but reported decent survival. In Sundance he reviewed a proposed Beulah hatchery site near Sundance Creek, praising water from springs and planning two more deliveries next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Cheyenne
Sundance
Mr. Miller
Sand Creek
Sandamce Creek
Nebraska
Sundance Creek
Investigation of Civil Service Reform and Disciplinary Findings
A congressional committee reports on civil service reform and discipline, noting fidelity and integrity in official conduct, but citing laxity in discipline, problematic examinations, and perceived censure of certain officials. The report discusses promotions, employment integrity, and irregularities under the civil service laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Nation Service Commission
Wasninetom
Howe Ees
Civil Service
Com Fry
Commission
Alexander Cam Er Lyman
Alees Campbell
Furn N
Messrs. Ghariy
Lyme
Deyle
Ngate
Roosevelt
Hhidy
Id Webster
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Peerttte
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Dare Castle
Cheyenne High School
Cluss
Board of Education
A. W.william
Richardson
Morgan
C. N. Potter
Sarah Gordon
Bert Evans
Clarence Johnston
Edna Bartlett
Elsie Myers
Churchill
Churchll
Snewins
Miler
Crook County
Dakota
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