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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1890
Page
8
The fish hatchery funding has not been cut but raised. The last session set $2,600 annually while the council bill now offers $4,500 for one year, a $1,900 increase not framed as thrift.
The appointment of Harold M. Sewall as consul general at Apia in the Samoan Islands rebukes Secretary Bayard for suspending Sewall after he testified to a Senate committee on Samoan affairs during Cleveland's administration. Sewall, a Democrat, is vindicated by the post.
A brief editorial note states the Union Pacific has no relation to the Wyoming legislature and urges the Leader to recognize this distinction.
The World laments failing to raise $100,000 for a civic celebration and an artistic New York monument after nearly a year. It urges immediate subscription of the remaining arch fund or cancellation of existing pledges, saying the project is too large for the city to manage.
In Ohio municipal taxes are collected by county officials and not treated as treason. The note highlights the statewide practice across large cities and the administrative role of county governments.
The House Committee on Territories will report back the Idaho statehood bill with a pass recommendation after gathering Springer’s minority report ideas. Mansur and Springer dissent. Idaho and Wyoming likely to be added in this session, with new rules speeding privileged questions and blocking Democratic filibusters.
Forty American students at a Berlin university were expelled for disturbing the peace by riotous conduct. The action underscores tensions between American travelers and campus authorities amid postwar student unrest.
The Western Union president reportedly lost his temper yesterday before the house committee and glared at the postmaster general, making for a tense scene.
The bill to create Weston County with boundary changes advances after a committee of the whole vote in the House. It is noted that the council is expected to support the measure as approval grows.
EncLand will be well represented at the Berlin labor conference. The government has an interesting labor problem of its own which will require statesmanship to adjust satisfactorily.
The Kansas City Globe reports Wyoming appears set to be admitted as a state, with a favorable committee report on the bill. It notes no strong opposition, and suggests Wyoming should not be kept waiting as the Dakotas were, given current party control.
Tue Sun defends a Schnitger bill on county tax assessment and collection as public economy while The Leader accuses an Union Pacific attorney of designing a way to dodge city taxes. The Denver News criticizes the Wyoming Cheyenne dispute, arguing consolidation saves costs and reduces excess officials.
The Bee notes Spaco and Wyoming move steadily toward achieving statehood. The report highlights sustained progress and official steps guiding their path to full state status.
A newspaper urges publication of itemized totals for territorial county and municipal spending authorized by the 1886 legislature. It cites four year totals of 1 352 222 and 1 901 270, arguing the figures appear exact to the cent and demand a bill of particulars for scrutiny.
The council calls for submitting all current bills for review, signaling a push to prune and rework legislation. Key figures urge decisive action as committees prepare to scrutinize each measure.
The text notes Queen Victoria favors potatoes with skins and consumes tapioca daily while giving up tea and coffee for cocoa, highlighting her simple preferences.
The council's defeat of the immigration bill drew sharper criticism than any action it has taken so far, provoking renewed debate over policy and governance.
Omaha Bee reports a drastic fare drop from Omaha to Chicago with first class at 8 dollars and $5 for non-proud travelers. The price war forces contemporary lines to match or lose business as agents implement new instructions amid wartime pressure.
CantonaL Tannen employs twelve clerks in Washington. His practice currently earns about $20 000 a year.
The report notes that Curiaco asserts one named Christopher is among her citizens, signaling a notable resident in the community.
In Columbus a baker born in the country is noted. When General Alger tours the Pacific coast this summer Mrs Logan widow of General Logan will accompany him as guest of Mrs Alger.
Governor Warren announced priority nominations for territorial officers to allow early council action. Nominees include H. G. Hay for Territorial Treasurer and C. H. Burdick for Auditor, with A. A. Holcombe reappointed Veterinarian and Louis Miller for Fish Commissioner.
There is no current Washington update on statehood as of now. no notable events have occurred yet, though tomorrow may bring new developments.
The senate continues debating Senator Brai's education bill as part of a lengthy legislative push. The measure seeks to overhaul funding and curriculum standards while facing procedural blocks and partisan disagreement.
Confidence in Town shaken by past year events yet Senator Allison wins re election on the first ballot in both houses. His supporters credit his state and national influence, especially on tariff revisions amid a Congress likely to propose changes.
The Sun of last Sunday drew high praise, yet compliments cannot settle the shop’s bills as the compositors face a hard lookout for overdue pay amid the praise.
Bill Nye told Denver reporters he was pained by the cool coverage of his first appearance. He credited the Denver Tribune with early support and asked if the paper is dead, saying his reputation as a writer dates to Denver and pleading for warmer notices.
Casper mayor George Mitchell and J A Casebeer left Cheyenne with essential documents approving Natrona county's organization by governor Warren. Organizing commissioners Mitchell Brooks and Ervay plan an immediate election, expecting full setup within a month. The new county aligns with Carbon county for the next legislature and aims to become a leading Wyoming jurisdiction within three years.
Negotiations continue on several large tracts around the city as Denver parties visit today. Engineer Stahl completed a detailed plat of the Interior Heights addition for filing and works on a large map for company use. A Walworth block in Warren Mercantile addition sold for 1600 dollars amid interest from Eastern buyers in a forty acre tract on the south side.
The Tribune laments council activity marked by spasms of action and mischief aimed at the public. It criticizes repeated attempts to passage of a six per cent bill and portrays debates over property authority and tax measures as aligned with Wyoming taxpayers and vested interests.
A column of quips notes that rogue gallery engravings influence police images while a new two cent stamp is smaller and easier to lick. It jokes on shortstops not staying with teams, Sioux land sales being called Siouxicide, and romances beyond fiction. It remarks on telephone marriage legality and spark arresters, and on kissing matches gaining popularity.
The New Service reports an upgraded passenger run from Chicago marking a daily 1 p.m. departure for a through route to the Pacific coast. The line promises a rapid voyage to Portland and San Francisco, with travel times stated and service restoration noted after flood conditions in Ohio.
A burned human body was discovered in the ruins of Tom Talbot's saloon at Camp Carlin Beach. The victim is identified as M E Shannon, private ambulance driver for Major Mnaniteynag, about 40, with no known family. An inquest will be held. causes unknown, possibilities include a lamp or stove accident.
A late night fire alarm at 10 30 from the west division sent the department to a saloon building owned by Tom Talbot. The structure was beyond saving with losses estimated around 800 dollars and no chance of intervention.
Frank Dalton, a sheep herder formerly with Mr. Cassady, attempted to end his life Tuesday night. He first visited Hatterton's drug store seeking arsenic but was refused, then went to Dillon & Co and an Eilon & Co establishment where he tried to kill himself with a hatchet. He was removed from a cellar and the weapon taken from him.
Disjointed notes report Ordnance Sergeant Spillane stationed at Fort D. A. Russell and ordered to Fort McKinney. Captain M. W. Lyon in the ordnance department is relieved from Camp Carlin and will report to Rock Island arsenal.
A writ of attachment is issued against y or Wromina. Property valued at one hundred twenty five dollars with 8 to 10 percent interest. Attorney for plaintiff to appear before Justice of the Peace Georas H. H. Boswell in county, on March 27 at 2 o clock. Judgment may be rendered and property sold.
Notice is given that the settler has filed final proof for a land claim to be recorded. The applicant is Sea Soames Archer in Wyoming Territory. Witnesses Jonas Lay Rahenhe James and Kir Kirkbride reside in Arches, with E P Cuampcin as register.
W F Miller formerly with Idelman Bros was appointed by the court last evening as receiver for Germania Hall Ament. Miller is regarded as suitable for the role and expected to run a popular resort.
The text lists delegates appointed by X from Warren to attend the cattlemen’s convention in Fort Worth Texas on March 11 including J. G. Pratt J. W. Newman H B Kelly A D Adamson Dr. Holcomb George L. Beard A S Mercer H B G B Henderson R F Glover R Van Tassel C F Miller Ellis Poler C F Fisher H H Robinson from Cheyenne A W Haygood Grand Canon Ora Haley Laramie J M Chedwick Islay F A Hadsell Rawlins.
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