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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1890
Page
4
The notice lists subscription terms for The Weekly Sun dated June 25 1889 including one year six months three months and quarterly options with varying rates. It specifies weekly and monthly renewal structures for readers.
Delegate Carey’s dispatch in The Sun explains Wyoming’s statehood bill awaits action after appropriation measures as the Senate prioritizes fiscal bills. Officials urge patience, noting no firm date but belief that statehood remains near, with timing depending on legislative pace.
All territorial county school district town and city warrants issued after June 1 will accrue interest at 6 percent per year. The policy applies to public obligations and sets a uniform annual rate.
A timely Washington letter by Miss K. E. Thomas, noted national capital writer and former Tae Sun correspondent, surveys conditions of the statehood campaign. She asserts she would have voiced concerns if results were feared, after careful examination of the situation.
If the Wyoming admission bill fails to pass the senate and gain presidential approval by July 1, the Australian election system will be in force.
Washington correspondent for the Salt Lake Tribune reports Deecate Dusors expressing optimism that the admission bill will pass but noting battles in committee, on the floor, in the cloak room, and even the supreme court. He cautions patience for distant supporters and foresees Senate and floor struggles, promising eventual victory. The closing remarks are linked to Wyoming.
The senate committee on public lands reported favorably a bill to repeal the objectionable provision withdrawing irrigable lands from settlement. The measure's progress will be watched with interest by Wyoming residents.
Nebraska business leaders declare that adopting a prohibitory amendment would injure the state’s business interests and harm commerce. They argue against a statewide prohibition measure and urge reconsideration by voters and lawmakers.
Engineer Mead argues against sweeping withdrawal of arid lands from settlement. He supports reserving reservoir sites to curb speculative entries but warns that banning all lands able to be irrigated would harm development. He notes the desert land law spurred progress and should not be repealed without a better alternative.
A. S. Mercer of the Live Stock Journal presents his views on the World’s Fair site with wide circulation this morning. His comments aim to influence public opinion and propose favorable locations.
Receipt of a copy of Senator Jones of Nevada's able speech on Free Coinage of Silver praised as exhaustive and well supported by eminent authorities. Title page quotes Addison on money and Gold as a clearer of understanding, with Philip of Macedon cited by Athens for rhetorical defeat.
Tom Moon KHT former governor of Wyoming runs in Leavenworth district seeking the Democratic nomination for congress. Moon aims to represent the district with a focus on regional issues and party platform alignment.
Governor Warren predicts the statehood bill may be brought up in the senate today. He is in Washington during the crisis, backing Delegate Carey. Wyoming residents are gratified by his leadership and view the state’s interests as well protected throughout the contest.
The notice calls on local residents to promptly supply dwelling houses to address growing demand. It highlights the need for rapid construction and invites builders and investors to participate in meeting community housing needs.
The Senate must act quickly on appropriation bills as current funds expire on the 20th. The government refuses salary payments without law, requiring officials to guarantee they will not seek pay if appropriations lapse. This contingency dates back to Hayes administration in 1877.
Rumors suggested Senator Wolcott might oppose Wyoming's admission to statehood. The Sun contends he will likely vote in favor, deeming the rumor unlikely and crediting him with more sense than the report implied.
Enumerators find dwellings in the city unusually full with no vacant houses observed. They note the scarcity of empty homes and describe the housing as remarkably occupied for the period.
The ex purchasing agent McKibben is sued for $60,000 allegedly stolen from Union Pacific in lumber purchases. Cushing, a reputed millionaire master mechanic, is linked to the scheme, having bought excess locomotives and profited from commissions. Both officials were dismissed amid the swindle inquiry.
The senate quickly moves through spending measures with the naval appropriation conference report approved, the post office bill passed, and the consular and diplomatic appropriations under review. The Wyoming bill is expected to follow soon.
Tus Leader disputes Miss Thomas's assertion in The Sun about constitutional population requirements for a new state. It argues the 1787 ordinance cited is misapplied and dismisses Wyoming relevance, while accusing the legal editor of showing off.
The Laramie Sentinel notes Cheyenne plans a statehood celebration with a banner reading A VOTE FOR CAREY IS A VOTE FOR STATEHOOD. The paper asks readers who authored the epigram and invites comment from contemporaries.
The review praises W P Carroll author of Moss Agates, known to Wyoming readers from Tus Sun. The collection contains seventy eight poems, many written impromptu for local events, with several poems appearing in print for the first time. Carroll writes in a free easy vein with original and sincere emotion.
A Cheyenne printed home production titled Moss Agates is praised for its Western tone and local themes. The poem The Children highlights the author’s gentle style as a source of hope. The 256 page volume costs $1.25 and is sold at the Cheyenne News depot.
A printed confrontation between The Sun and The Leader over park upkeep. The Sun defends its past criticisms and praises the improved condition of the city park, while accusing The Leader of unfairness and lacking discrimination in public matters. The exchange underscores ongoing local media accountability.
The poem The Cretenne Son from Mass Agates praises a guiding force that shines across river hill and plain, extending to the sea. It describes a mission to instill truth and solid worth, guiding justice and inspiring hope through faithful work by Tux Curvanne Sun.
Telegram from Governor Warren reports Senator Platt will ask the senate to consider Wyoming statehood immediately after the post office appropriations. The measure likely to be taken up tomorrow.
A sunlit scene notes the need for a drinking fountain at the park to quench thirst after romping on the grass and long walks. The piece suggests wives staying to hear music while bands hurry to leave for other engagements.
Fifty cowboys on a Jackson ranch roundup near Horse Creek station clash over cattle. Gus Van Berker is knocked unconscious by a night herder known as Scrapping Jock. The assailant is captured and jailed at Stone ranch as sheriff is alerted. The injured man is treated and moved to county hospital in Cheyenne.
Word received yesterday confirms approval by the department of the interior and the president for university lands totaling 46 080 acres in Laramie and Albany counties. The lands, valued at 2 50 per acre, were selected by Lawin after a yearlong survey across the territory. A leasing board of the governor, auditor and superintendent of public instruction will meet after Warren’s return to Cheyenne, with about 400 000 acres donated for penitentiaries and state institutions.
Carroll's book of poems Moss Agates will be on sale this afternoon at Holt's and Lin ton's bookstore. Subscribe for the Sun.
Seeley Hawes, a youth raised near Fort Colline Colorado, stole a horse saddle and watch chain from Jim Evarts, fled to Cheyenne, then wandered to Laramie after failing to cash a forged cheque. Evarts wired the city marshal to arrest Hawes. Hawes was traced to Laramie as telegrams went out for his capture.
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