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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1890
Page
5
Washington June 17. Wyoming statehood bill, first introduced by Delegate Carey, faces Senate action after House passage. Senator Platt endorses. opposition from Democrats noted. Wyoming population cited as 110,000 plus, meeting constitutional thresholds, with supporters led by Delegate Carey and Representative Baker predicting swift Senate passage.
Mrs Wingreen reported a daytime burglary at her home near Twentieth street and Warren avenue. A thief entered by tearing the pantry screen, unlocked a locked bureau drawer, and stole $60 in silver coins while Mr Wingreen worked at Union Pacific shops. prints of hobnail tracks marked the lawn. Citizens urged to watch for roaming thieves as police coverage is limited.
Articles filed with the secretary of state name two firms Columbia Building and Loan Company and Old Creek Oil Company. Incorporators include James W Clarke William P Carruthers Daniel Sayers Clyde J Easterman Jabez Norman D N Swanxey Wesley Knight and C Von Woebarman. Capital stock totals 1 000 000 and 2 500 000 with Denver Colo and Newcastle Wyoming as places of business.
The town of Badger grows in importance as the headquarters for Kilpatrick Brothers extensive merchandising and contracting business. It serves as a junction where three county roads meet and will absorb northern malls. Wendover’s decline prompts relocation of the railroad depot and water tank to the river side.
The report states that Hon. W. W. Corlett is seriously ill, with no further details on condition or prognosis provided in the visible text.
In a crowded grandstand on a sunny Sunday, the Capitols and Sandens played a brisk game that stretched to thirteen innings before sunset. Both clubs exhibited solid defense and timely hitting with Rapp and Hynds standout performers, and the affair ended in a 4-4 draw after a lengthy tie.
J A England proprietor of the Cheyenne Steam Laundry relocates to a new 50 by 90 foot brick building on Eighteenth Street near O Neil, after five years in Cheyenne. He rebuilt from near ruin, clearing mortgage, purchasing machinery, two lots, and installing a two horse power boiler and modern washing and drying equipment for a first class operation. The old laundry, built in 1867, will be torn down to make way for a brick residence.
James Hansen drove a beer wagon when a runaway 3 year old Percheron broke loose near David's drug store on Seventeenth street. The cracked wagon seat and a fall toppled the driver and two beer kegs. all four were uninjured except the runaway horse which fell on the sidewalk and cut a gash with exposed tendons. The horse had been bought from N. R. Davis by the Percheron Horse association and was being trained as a jumper when it escaped from a barn on Eighteenth street.
Governor Warren of Wyoming tells The Post that statehood unites the territory and unlocks growth. He cites a population near 100,600, vast coal and oil resources, timber and iron ore, and rail connections needed to attract capital and markets for coal, timber, agricultural products, and regional industries.
The Wyoming bill may be called up today as unfinished business in the senate. Democrats plan an omnibus enabling act for Wyoming Idaho New Mexico and Arizona. Wyoming and Idaho already have constitutions New Mexico and Arizona lack constitutions and must hold conventions and votes before statehood can be possible. Arizona has taken no steps toward statehood. New Mexico will vote on its constitution in November.
The painter E. J. Barrett was buried last Sunday after a 2:40 p.m. service at the Catholic church conducted by Rev. Father Nugent. City painters attended in carriages. no relatives were present. Mr. McCormick supervised the funeral with fellow craftsmen bearing costs. A telegram was sent to Barretts sister Alice in Buffalo, but no reply yet.
The president approves a February 18, 1851 act land selection for university use covering 46,091,340 acres. The Mary Lynott versus Union Pacific case regarding lots 4 and 5, section 6, township 13 north, range 66 west, is before the register and receiver. Local business remains strong.
Notice is given that Laxy Orvice at Chikyeyng has filed for final proof on homestead entry No 57 in Cheyenne Wyoming. The hearing will occur August 1890 before the Register and Receiver at Cheyenne. Witnesses Amaniah H. Hord Edward Francis Isaac Shea William Farrell all of Cheyenne. E P Cumann, Register.
New York June 23 Rio de Janeiro cables report provisional government has adopted a constitution to be promulgated tomorrow amid broad rejoicing across Brazil.
In Chicago delegates from several states discuss World’s Fair planning. Joseph Hirst of Tampa argues lake front space must revert to Chicago after the fair, while A S Mercer of Cheyenne insists on at least 1000 acres to satisfy many states and proposed exhibits. Hirst warns against any danger to the lake front or misuse of the site.
The New York state senate committee hears Richard Croker rebut McCann’s allegations about bribe money to secure public works commissioner appointment. Croker and wife testifies that no $180,000 sum or $80,000 rumor existed and Grant’s gifts to Croker’s daughter Flossie were personal and safekept. Witnesses cite old Tweed era ties as influence still ruling. A Cheyenne marriage license is noted for Michael T. Corcoran and Josie O'Neil.
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