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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1890
Page
6
The legislature proceeds through second and third readings with bills on town incorporation bailable offenses and rail property condemnation to final passage. Debate centers on House bill 46 police fund handling and a fish hatchery appropriation shifting duties to the territorial fish commissioner.
A reference to the livestock committee appears as an attempt to bring a bill before the house in committee of the whole before adjournment, which failed. The body conducted first readings of several bills including Council file No 26 on county revenues to the ways and means committee and Council file No 34 on leasing school lands to rules and regulations. The house then adjourned.
Friday's Daily Sun reports House proceedings with two bills under suspension of the rules. Kellogg's bill to repeal the board of livestock commissioners and Evans's bill to protect private rights were introduced, while committees favored timber growth and a territorial health board with amendments. A substitute for the coal weighing bill was deferred. The stock laws debate concluded that existing laws are unworkable without funds and a new framework.
Lawmakers debate the maverick issue as Adams and Jesurun clash over stockman interests and proposed bills. Kellogg’s speech amuses theHouse as debates shift to licenses and county finances with several bills passed or failed before adjournment.
Hunter gave notice to introduce a bill on compensation and salaries of officers in incorporated cities. The committee recommended council file No 36 to place a tax or rate on insurance companies for the benefit of fixed companies.
The scene centers on legislative moves in the territory with votes on highway and water bills, a heated adoption of the Nye seance, and Kellogg’s witty welcome. Nye recounts Wyoming life, humor lands with the crowd, and the assembly adjourns after a lively session and public reception.
The council read twelve bills the first time, passed all but one, and placed final passage on several bills. One act for fish distribution and protection passed with nine yeas and one nay. Notices were given for a Wyoming university support bill and district stenographic reporters act, among others.
A short notice states that food-related events or announcements are indefinitely postponed. Details unclear, no specific dates or organizations named.
The Battle Creek Ditch Company files articles of incorporation to build and operate irrigation ditches on the west fork of Battle creek in Carbon county and nearby Sandstone and Savory creeks. Capital stock set at Frosooo with trustees James Mary E. Douglas James Gooldy and H. Craig. ORTH HTAR INVESTMENT The Star Investment Company holds real estate in Laramie and seeks stockholder participation.
The readable text hints at discussions of change and appearance in New York related to riding and reputation, but the fragmentary OCR provides no clear events, names, dates, or concrete facts to anchor a fuller summary.
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