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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1889
Page
12
C. N. Potter is repeatedly named in relation to the constitutional convention and his nomination would please the Republicans of this county.
Willis Van Devanter replies to Republicans about his candidacy while Simon Cameron nears death at ninety, with a Senate career from 1845 to 1861 and service as secretary of war and minister to Russia. Astronomers note Earth receding from the sun and wiggin s question remains unsettled, as the old ball cools trade in ice cream and soda waters is affected.
Republicans discuss judge candidates including Carey Corlett and others like E Nagle Willis Van Devanter and ex Chief Justice Fisher. Ex Chief Justice Lacey is seen as a qualified potential member. The county is urged to supply extra legal talent though not all lawyers are needed. The New South a Republican paper in Charleston warns that a large ignorant colored majority threatens Republican ascendancy and race conflict remains the central issue.
The Philadelphia Press criticizes a proposed gigantic coal trust under construction in Pennsylvania and neighboring states. With a capital of 500 million dollars, it would affect the poorest classes and could wield extreme power over production and prices, creating serious tyranny and abuse.
Tuk Lyre criticizes the Cheyenne Leader for giving prominence to claims against Governor Warren and Wyoming as groundless. He urges unity as statehood approaches, praising Francis E. Warren’s long service to Wyoming and Cheyenne. He warns the Leader to avoid further partisan actions and to refine its approach.
The World condemns Cronin murder and urges joint action against Irish home rule opponents. A Uinta county Democratic circular signals Free Trade Party drive for a constitutional convention majority and condemned political turmoil. The tone contrasts warn of conspiracy versus a hopeful note on selecting capable nominees.
The Omahase argues engineers and firemen should not ignore the railroad company’s call for arbitration. It warns that an open rupture would harm western business interests, injure thousands of innocent people, and bring hardship to many homes, urging acceptance of a settlement method supported by leading minds in labor.
The Salt Lake Tribune recalls Mrs Rutherford Hayes visiting Cheyenne with her president husband. It lauds her as a rare, capable woman with republican simplicity and unwavering character. She is praised as a perfect wife and mother who pursued good, enduring work beyond the White House. The nation will mourn her husband and children.
Boston Herald published a four column letter from General Butler detailing facts and official records to support his charges against Ad Porter for cowardice during the New Orleans siege. He disputes Porter's claim of a missing officer and says Welles' purported letter was based on Porter's bombastic report written at Pittstown on April 25. Butler questions why that report was kept from the secretary and hints at a future countrywide disclosure.
A brief readable fragment reflects on courage and cowardice, contrasting two states of character. The speaker criticizes false bravado and hints at deeper moral reflection. No clear names, dates, or places are present in the surviving text.
The Wyoming territorial Republican committee advocates statehood as a goal and urges unity over partisan politics. They call for a model constitution and disciplined cooperation until Congress acts. Democratic representatives at a conference expressed limited ability to join in the unified address.
A Cheyenne Leader critique notes William Ware Peck’s New York Times letter about Governor Warren. the main issue remains the Warren Live Stock Company fencing government land enclosed by a wire fence, with land outside the enclosure similarly owned. The piece argues Warren’s removal related to his Interior Department report criticizing land policy, not fence activity.
The city finance committee met in the city clerk's office to preliminarily examine the coming tax levy. Members Hammond Hibbard and Roberts noted license receipts were 5000 less than last year, cutting about two mills from the assessment, yet the levy is expected to be no higher than the previous year.
The Cheyenne and Northern has moved about 100000 head of cattle this season with shipments ongoing. Most herds unload at Wendover and are driven toward Montana, while some destined for Black Hills areas are unloaded at Uva and routed via Fort Laramie. Legal blanks for sale at 6 offer.
Reports from Belle Fourche and surrounding counties describe cattle rustling and horse theft rising across Laramie and Albany counties. A brutal calf killing method involves roping the cow, slitting its throat, and branding the calf. Another tactic drives off calves with paired range cows and hides the calves, leaving the dam to search in vain. Brand tampering and widespread depredations threaten small settlers as large herds move north.
Mr Linton of the City News depot complains about missing Chicago and Kansas City papers for days and late St Louis Sunday issues. He seeks the cause of the delays and suspects inefficiency in the mail service.
Congressman Dorsey and Mr. Iddings of Nebraska continue their Cheyenne study of local improvements and future prospects. They are reportedly considering real estate investments and express favorable impressions of Magle City and its public and private development.
Late last evening officials announced a round trip fare for the corner stone celebration. The railroads reportedly fixed a single price for the journey, and it is likely that dates and distances were arranged in a satisfactory manner.
Superintendent Pulman told the Sts re representative that ten masons were laid off as brick work shifted from Denver to Kansas City but this setback is temporary. The crew will surge with progress, predicting at least one hundred carpenters and many bricklayers within about two weeks, a boon to local workers and the city project.
The Cheyenne Capitols defeated Longmont 25 to 6 in a baseball game at Bouper Colorado. Capitols collected 27 hits, Longmont totaling 19. Evers hit a home run for Longmont while Briswell led Capitols with strong batting. Watts and Williams added two three baggers. Umpire Stickney praised. Capitols travel to Fort Collins tomorrow.
Cincinnati reports the National German Turnerbund parade this morning as a notable affair. Chicago notes a Cronin case grand jury resuming after other work. Atlanta records Tom Woolfolk's first degree murder conviction for nine family deaths. Philadelphia states George McCann, awaiting trial for his wife’s murder, hanged himself. Washington notes Henry H. Lawrence named mint assayer in San Francisco and Michael E. Smith in Denver. Lancaster reports Cameron weak at night and doctors say he may not survive 24 hours.
Michael Rizello known as Red-Nosed Mike was hanged at 1 oclock for the 1888 murder of J Brainard McClure and the shooting of Flanagan Bevireno and Vallalli accompanied by a $12000 payroll, the crime tied to the withdrawal of $12900. Bold narrative notes his last night, his calm resolve, and the failed earlier arrests.
Wyoming Wool Boston June 25 reports a stronger market for domestic wool as western news of high prices filters in. Light weight woolens advance, adding encouragement that demand will stay firm. New spring Texas wools bring 20 to 26 cents, California 16 to 23, quality dependent. Territory wools also fetch 16 to 25 for fine and medium Utah and Wyoming.
Washington June 24 Illinois authorities applied for an extradition warrant to bring Martin Burke, held in Winnipeg for the Cronin murder. No delay expected beyond the president's brief absence for signature.
Large manufacturers of queensware and china from New Jersey West Virginia and Ohio seek to form a national trust of leading pottery operators. They have been in consultation in Wheeling West Virginia for several days and now await a plan to secure wider cooperation in the trade.
News from Ensenada reports that Mexican man Senor Macks attacked his wife with a knife, stabbed her in the breast, shot her in the head, then stabbed himself and shot himself, dying soon after. The woman is not expected to survive.
A west bound Cheyenne train brings Governor Alger of Michigan Ex Senator Platt of New York and party to Wyoming. The group, welcomed by General Mizner and a cavalry band, enjoyed a cordial reception as amateur photographers Mrs Platt and Miss Alger snapped pictures. The visitors, bound for Alaska on a two week steamship and rail tour, praised Cheyenne’s charm and denied political aims for the trip.
Court convenes this morning at Lander with Judge Corn presiding United States Attorney Campbell Willis Van Devanter and Robert Morris set to attend. Session began in Buffalo Monday with Judge Saufley on the bench and next Monday’s session planned at Lander.
Notice of publication identifies a settler claiming a land order and intent to prove continued occupation before the court. It lists witnesses to testify and cautions that any person with a substantial fealty or claim must provide evidence as required by law.
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