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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1890
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR shows a brief newspaper item about three months totals for a balance or balance month in the Weekly Sun. The text is garbled but indicates a financial or subscription summary rather than a narrative.
Rumors ran high on streets that Wyoming’s statehood bill would pass before adjournment, with bells and whistles planned for celebration. AP reports delayed action and Governor Warren’s dispatch suggesting possible postponement next week. Senate confirms A. B. Conaway to succeed Judge Corn.
The Leader notes Delegate Carey's year of activity in Wyoming amid the arid land law dispute. It credits him with influencing the Interior Department to suspend enforcement pending a U S attorney opinion. Since then he has worked for the public good, seeking repeal of the law as the opinion exposes its injustice.
Henry M. Stanley aims to improve the interval before his marriage by delivering fifty lectures across America. After the wedding the audience will be the couple.
The Omaha See announces Bishop Burke of this city as successor to Bishop O Connor. His appointment unites the Omaha and Cheyenne dioceses with Burke in charge of both. The Sun regrets the Cheyenne withdrawal but expects correction soon and notes Father Nugent will attend to church interests in the interim.
Report notes Southern Pe traders vocal on the tin plate job and other protected industries as tariff threats intensify, with Texas-tinged protest echoing concerns over imported prices.
Joun L Sullivan announces he will perform on stage with a ban on hissing from the audience. Officials say hissers will be strictly prohibited during the performances.
The Sun reports a Republican caucus supports passing the bill for Wyoming’s admission. Citizens are told not to worry about delays in achieving statehood and that action will proceed without immediate concern for autos or roads.
Residents report guards and barricades at city boundaries as census disruption halts travel between Minneapolis and St Paul. The Minneapolis Tribune notes St Paul under guard while Minneapolis remains closed to cross-city movement.
The Omaha Bee criticizes the plan to relocate the Union Pacific car and machine shops from Omaha to Cheyenne. The piece argues the change reflects economic necessity, central logistics, and long-standing company pledges, noting Cheyenne as a strategic hub and a long-delayed but essential upgrade.
A 1886 summary notes the U.S. national debt dropping from about 1056 million to 2773 million with cash in treasury, calling the reduction a result of the war and praising the ruling party for honesty, economy, and financial ability.
A political quip notes a tax official who bets on when Congress will act, suggesting such wagers invite fiscal or personal risk and may lead to being outpaced or sidelined by legislative delays.
The Omaha Republican reports that Union Pacific is prepared for immediate steps to extend the Cheyenne and Northern line to Buffalo, a move merchants of Cheyenne have long hoped would be pushed to completion after years of discussion.
The notice appeals to Wyoming residents to assist enumerators in compiling a complete population report. It emphasizes the importance of accuracy and urges citizens to support the low paid officials who must gather data.
The Den ver News and the Omaha Bee publish rumors that Superintendent Baxter would resign. The report is without foundation as Baxter shows good satisfaction to Union Pacific management and denies any resignation plan amid a press-scooping frenzy.
Ed Dickinson will accept the position of general superintendent offered by the Baltimore and Ohio railroad's general manager. He is expected to begin duties soon and bring extensive experience in railway operations.
At a Cheyenne gathering June 5 J C Baird urged relocation from false democratic doctrines. He warned against Grover Cleveland and urged supporters to back principled progress. The talk likened democracy to an unredeemed pawned pledge and urged practical Bailments insights for leaders.
The Chicago Press club welcomed Chauncey Depew after a silent stance failed, as his auditorium speech raised $3,325 for the club. The event underscores the campaign for funds through public addresses and notable figures in a city gathering.
Editorial notes that Cheyenne ranchers face sales difficulty for butter and farm products. Locals should buy and distribute regional goods longer, while merchants are urged to favor local ranch products over eastern creameries. The piece argues small issues matter and cites census delays and underfunding as causing poor results.
Reports indicate Joseph Chapleau is scheduled for electrocution at Clinton State Prison in New York on July 21, potentially making Kemmler not the first to be lawfully executed by electricity.
Denver reports Aron M. Jones shot his wife at breakfast and then killed himself after threatening his daughter Erma. Mrs. Jones survived with a gunshot through the lower left lung, while doctors fear she may not endure the night.
Denver police report an evening shooting on Sixteenth Street between Stout and Champa. George McCartney confronted L. A. Milburn and fired multiple shots, injuring Milburn amid crowds. the assailant fled as witnesses reacted.
A Melrose North Carolina freight train wreck on the Western North Carolina line last night injured four and disrupted service. In Canada a washout on the Pacific line thirty miles east of Toronto sent five repairmen into a creek. all five drowned including John Boothin and John Altan.
A notable gathering including Robert Bonner K C Hamlin cereae and W R Allen watched Sunol trained by Charles Marvin on a soft track. The four year old filly ran a mile in about 2 04 flat after a 31 1- second third quarter, with observers noting a faster potential if the track had been prepared.
June 18 Salisbury is attacked for enlarging Germany’s territory while Newfoundland needs friendly policy. The Chronicle argues the government’s blunder threatens parliamentary dissolution and national unity.
Deutschesblatt notes the agreement could not have led Germany to believe it would reclaim the territory. The Post suggests the government has renounced claims of doubtful nature.
A Paris letter critiques Anglo German Africa agreements, noting English and German colonial claims and the risk of division. It questions Salisbury's concessions and Lord Salisbury's generosity while pondering what secret German concessions might be behind the policy.
The president sent to the Senate a list of nominations including postmasters Michael T. Nolan Dallas Ove Men Minnie Washburne Eugene Oregon and receivers of public monies Charles M Ogden Beattie Frank M Dallam Waterville John M Clark Innee Cal a land office John Lawrence Water ville Wenong Mills Rogers Alaska residence a ahke.
June 18 Washington reports principal changes to the tariff bill. Duties on sugar and tobacco altered. light duty reductions and unified cotton manufacture duties. Bounty for silk raised. reeled cotton in US removed. Free status for natural effervescing waters. works of art taxed at 30 percent. Personal allowance limited to $600.
A telegram from Governor Warren in Washington states Wyoming’s admission bill will not be considered this week. Senate action on the bill is deferred to next Monday or Tuesday as the legislative appropriation measure occupies the Senate calendar. The judicial and legislative bill has been cleared.
Wall Street yesterday showed a strong tilt in its reaction to the day's vote. Traders inferred momentum toward a shift on bar silver policy and anticipated impacts on market dynamics in New York.
Josiah Potts and wife Elizabeth were hanged here this forenoon after death warrants. Mrs Potts and companions bore themselves bravely until the trap fell. A clergyman urged trust in God as their execution concluded. The report also notes other hangings earlier this week for murder and related crimes.
Margaret T. Conway has filed in the First Judicial District Court a petition for dissolution of marriage against Michael J. Conway. The notice identifies lack of a known residence for the non resident husband and names Mary Ellen Conway among parties in the action. The seal from Cheyenne Wyoming is shown.
In the district court of the territory of Wyoming Laramie County Edward P Champlin sues Alice G Champlin the defendant is notified the plaintiff will take depositions before competent authority at Flower Smith Racereve National Bank building Chicago Cook Illinois beginning July 7 18g6 at 10 00 a m with authority to adjourn daily until complete to be used in trial Dated June 18 18g6 J C Barns attorney for plaintiff
The text reports on tensions within the House over a bill and its referral to committees. It mentions the weights and measures committee and Representative Conger as chairman. The speaker's actions are described as limited, with references indicating ongoing parliamentary maneuvering and procedural friction.
Territory of Wyoming Esra County letters to Alice G Champlin non resident defendant. Edward P Champlin files petition May 3 1890 alleging marriage birth of three children and desertion. Custody of Cora G Champlin now in Edward’s custody and bonds dissolution requested. notice requires answer by June 3, 1890. Clerk H Clare. Seal May 13 1890.
Retuce for Publication. Laxo Ovfice at Curvenne, Wro., June 2, 1890. Notice is hereby given that the follow ed tler Ss filed notice of his iecas Seal root in support proof will be made before the Register and Receiver at Cheyenne, W on July 15, 1890, viz. vennett, Granite Canon, Wyo. H. for later and 2. ¢% in. section 18, township 13 porth, range% west. He names the witnesses to prove his continuous rece upon and cultivation of said land, viz. William R Willams, Alien W. Haygood and Charlie Hewitt, of Granite, , Wyo., and Robert A. Dinalie, of Cheyenne, Wyo E. P. Coamrein, Register.
Land office notices a settler in Cheyenne Wyo to make final proof for entry 2132 Silver Crown. Witnesses include William M comaneenane Simond Carlin Charles Wallin and David of Cheyenne and Silver Crown for residence and cultivation.
Notice filed by named settler to prove final residence on the land in Goshen Wyoming. He designates witnesses to support continuous occupancy for the claim and names the dates July 18, 1890 and land specifics section 25 and 26 township 20 south range 63 west. Official registration by E P Champlin.
The register announces a final proof hearing on July 8 for a land claim. Witnesses include George Akke, Luke Rivenburg, and Wilar Little, all of Cheyenne, Wyoming. Claimant is Jenks Wye, with details filed under section 25.
Notice is hereby given that a proof in support of a claim has been filed in Wyoming. The receiver register will proceed by a specified date to verify the claim against the Bluffs area. Authorities urge compliance with the required filing and proof submission details.
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