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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1889
Page
10
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A Montana political clash within the Republican camp is portrayed as pointing toward a Democratic win. The family feud is framed as impacting party unity and electoral outcomes ahead of the upcoming vote.
After Union Pacific engineers refuse to accept General Manager Kimball’s arbitration offer, the article raises the question of what follows in the program. It notes the impasse and suggests potential options or moves the company or stakeholders might consider next.
The Weekly Rustler complains about poor mail delivery in a one and a half column piece. It urges the territorial press to popularize the cry for statehood by adding a note on adequate postal facilities and reliable mail service.
An important railroad meeting will be held in Cheyenne on July 17 to discuss consolidating eight lines. The Oregon Short Line Idaho Central Utah and Northern Utah Central Salt Lake and Western Utah and Nevada Ogden and Syracuse and Nevada Pacific are among those involved.
The Mormon movement from Utah grows large enough to worry leaders who fear Gentile numbers will soon outpace saints. Polygamy loses appeal among younger Mormons as many leave the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In Idaho Gentiles outnumber Mormons and keep them under pressure.
Tue Sun owes First Assistant Secretary George Chandler three volumes of departmental land decision volumes. A recently enacted law allows the department to sell publicly owned documents at cost, those not needed for official use, enabling buyers to obtain these documents at very low prices.
A letter from Iowa woolen manufacturers notes Wyoming’s sheep boom and seeks a suitable site for a woolen mill. They propose a $5,000 stock subscription by local citizens if the enterprise is established in Cheyenne, urging the Cheyenne board of trade to consider the project.
Washington dispatches describe Sir Julian Pauncefote as a tireless walker who moves through Washington and nearby countryside at all hours. He reportedly entered the White House grounds to inspect the Executive Mansion and then departed. He shows interest in African Americans and often chats with young colored children in the street, while also being described as very democratic yet capable of coldness when he desires.
After seventeen years the city admits it cannot erect a monument to Horace Greeley. Despite about $10,000 raised by the typographical union and Grand Army of the Republic and private contributors, funds fall short of $25,000. An appeal to printers and editors nationwide is launched. Alexaule Doyle wins the contract for the memorial to be placed in City Hall square.
Groesbeck offers ten constitutional ideas for Wyoming including irrigation rules first come first served, grand jury reform, a superior county court with speedy trials, divorce of supreme and trial courts, limits on county indebtedness, streamlined equalization, a restrictive constitution, voter registration and ballot protection, adoption of New York style anti corruption pledges, and support for woman suffrage highlighting Wyoming women’s prudent suffrage record.
Major McKinley of Ohio declares on Decoration Day in New York that war settlements must stand as the inflexible decree of freemen. He demands equal justice in law and administration for all, including black allies, asserting their constitutional rights must be fully secured and denied no longer.
A fiery editorial stresses loyalty to the flag and constitutional guarantees for freedmen, condemning bitterness toward former Confederates and urging adherence to the Grant Lee settlement. It notes Attorney General Miller’s Arizona ruling could extend to Wyoming, while Red Cloud resists tribal land cession and a Rawlins coal syndicate plans development with new mining machinery.
Burrato Brit remains a social force in Paris, thriving in French society as in Colorado saloons. The New York era notes his possible leverage for the country by seeking Pine Ridge Sioux consent in Paris to open their reservation, implying their votes could be pivotal.
The New York World profiles Elijah Halford as a tireless White House secretary with remarkable endurance and skill as a whistler. He works early and late, stays affable yet restrained, keeps cool under pressure, and avoids alcohol or smoking while being popular and deeply religious.
Dae Mrrcnent, an educated pugilist, blends medical training with athletic study seeking to prove science surpasses brute force. He challenged American champion John L Sullivan to a match, a contest that partly dented his theory but left him confident it could prevail with time and effort.
The Omaha Republication notes how Democratic papers portray President Harrison snubbing James G Blaine, arguing the party fears Blaine as a rival. It asserts Harrison and Blaine both benefit from their roles, and the public and party will endure the infighting.
The Trans-Missouri Passenger association bungled Cheyenne event travel by fixing a bizarre one and one third fare round trip for fifty miles. The circular omits key towns and misstates the corner stone ceremony, while limiting tickets to July 16 onward and return by July 11. Officials seem unaware the celebration centers on Union Pacific shops.
The Republican headquarters in Cheyenne Wyoming publishes a call for delegates to the Laramie County Republican Convention at City Hall Cheyenne on June 26, 1889 at 11 a.m. to nominate eleven delegates to the constitutional convention. Primary precinct meetings occur June 22 with Cheyenne police Cheyenne precincts voting 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Delegates allocated by precinct including Cheyenne wards and surrounding locales. Proxy rules apply for absent delegates. proxies must be actual residents of the precinct. W A Rowins and Frank A Dana sign as Chairman and Secretary.
New Loxton Conn June 21 Yale defeated the University of Pennsylvania in a four mile straightaway race on the Thames River by one and a half lengths. Official times showed Yale 4.50 and Pennsylvania 5.50. The result boosts Yale as they prepare to race Harvard for the mace next Friday.
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Northern Wyoming sees a large coal field in Crook county near Jenny's stockade with Kilpatrick Bros and B M railroad pushing rapid development. Tests by coal expert Professor Hemmingway indicate nine foot vein of high quality coking coal and superior coke. Machinery and a branch line from Broken Bow extension signal big investment and potential industrial boom as the main line nears the Laramie county iron belt.
Professor George F. Inman travels to Denver to attend the bedside of his aged mother who is very seriously ill. He expected a short visit but remains at her side, with possible longer absence until conditions improve.
Helena June 21 a large number of Indians camped in Mineral hill country have slaughtered game outrageously. The Flathead reservation prevents sheriff action. Efforts will appoint a game warden at ten dollars per day. Indian Agent Briscoe fails in court against trespassers. The government may face a legal dilemma over marriage on the reserve and rights of whites.
Pursto Colorado June telegram from Pueblo says a miniature silver brick sent to New York by the Pueblo advertising committee to benefit Reading flood victims was sold today for 110 to aid Johnstown flood sufferers. The New York Stock Exchange initially refused to sell for Reading but allowed sale for Johnstown after the request was made.
A man described as writhing and foaming at the mouth in hydrophobia was found near a tent on Sheth Street and Walroad Avenue this afternoon. Police summoned around two o'clock to take charge. he was brought to the central station where he remained violently unsettled.
Police Surgeon Iuen declares Sharples in a hydrophobia case beyond remedy and predicts death within a short time, noting inevitable suffering. The remark frames the case as a grim prognosis following restraint with handcuffs by officers.
Chicago reports the American Derby at Washington Park on June 22 with Spokane and Proctor Knott as top contenders. Expected starters include Salvation Blue Rock Once Again Don Jose Sorrento Billet Calomel and Milton Youngs Once Again. Spokane carries six pounds more but is generally favored to win amid strong rival form.
Curiaco cattle receipts 8600 with weak market. beef cattle around 4.00 to 4.10 for beeves, steers 3.35 to 4.10, stockers 2.25, Texas cattle 1.60 to 2.55. Sheep receipts 3500, best grades higher. natives 2.50 to 4.90, westerns 3.50 to 4.30, Texans 2.80 to 4.15. New York wool active. copper nominal. lead dull. tin steady. Gold exports limit trading. Rock Island rally denied removal from interstate. bonds dull but steady. petroleum open and close dull. money easy. sterling steady.
In New York at Brighton Beach on June 21 the track was fine. Five-eighths of a mile saw John Atwood first, Centura second, May Queen third in 1 04. Three-quarters of a mile Koag Jack won with Pericles second and Gracie third in 1 16. Souvenier won, Vandergrift second, Ocean third in 1 16. Seven-eighths of a mile Tipstaff led, Rev Eller second, Longitude third in 1 30. Mile and a half had a dead heat Touter with Bonnie S first, J O B next, in 1 564. Mile Ballston won, Carnigle second, Pelham third in 1 44.
Base Ball LEAGUE results from June include Chicago 3 Philadelphia 2 in Curiaeo, Cleveland 6 New York 15, Indianapolis 8 Washington 6, Pittsburgh postponement due to rain, Athletic 6 Columbus 6, Cincinnati 2 Kansas City 2, Louisville 3 St Louis 7.
The president announced several postings including Orville T. Porter of Oregon named United States marshal for the district of Alaska. William H. Dimond appointed superintendent of the mint at San Francisco. Paris B. re assayer at Carson Nevada. Frankie Ohio named consul general at Frankfort. B. Trail of Maryland consul at Seliles. H. G. Knowles of Delaware consul at Bordeaux.
In Nowra ApAms, June 2, workers at the Sampe son shoe factory including awlighters cutters and lasters have a strike that shuts down the plant. Wages were cut last winter and workers demand a new schedule. Shops hold many orders on hand and a wider walkout is feared.
A jury in Aumacn Ireland on June 2 found five railway employees guilty of manslaughter in connection with a recent disaster. One man, Robert Live Brewer, was acquitted, while the others faced sentences to be determined.
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