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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1890
Page
3
The board of trade held a largely attended meeting with real estate men from abroad and Interior land syndicate members. They invited Hon A. M. York to speak at the opera house next Wednesday March 12 with a mass meeting and music to promote Cheyenne's growth opportunities.
The Cheyenne merchants face a flood of useless advertising schemes from abroad and local pamphlets that drain profits. Local papers complain these competitive schemes hurt enterprise and reduce the value of home journalism.
Plans approved for a two story Green River depot at the junction of Union Pacific and Oregon Short Line. It will include a reading room hall bathrooms and staff conveniences. Ice haul stands at twenty thousand tons this season. Totman houses contracted at seven units of seven hundred dollars each. Episcipals plan a church near the court house. Union Pacific to enlarge the round house. Snows melt and cattle losses expected to ease.
Thomas J. Fisher, longtime hotel proprietor in this city and later in Green River, died in Ogden on Tuesday at about 65. He came to Wyoming in 1871, ranched on the Laramie plains, then ran a railroad hotel on the Union Pacific line. He leaves a wife and one son and was remembered for his genial disposition and wide circle of friends.
The debate over poll tax collection prompts a provocative resolution by Adams praising a Sheridan county representative. McCormick links Rome’s fall to tax failures, while Burritt of Johnson county and Mr. McCormick receive credit for inspiration amid further motions.
The measure proposes funding Rock Springs hospital by assessing one percent of the territory's assessed valuation. The bill details levy rates and the scope of the territorial project aimed at constructing a hospital facility.
The series notes the theft of a valuable Wyoming mineral collection assembled by Prof. Ricketts with labor and volunteer help from across the domain. The loss, linked to a storage site, is serious as no appropriation exists for recovery and a prior cabinet purchased by the territory was burned.
James O Neill leads Fechter's adaptation of Dumas Monte Cristo at the opera house with a strong supporting cast. New scenery by D W Hughes and period costumes promise a fitting production. O Neill's Edmond Dantes and Monte Cristo characters have long held audiences in suspense.
Two U S Senators Voorhees and West travel to Hot Springs, Arkansas. After a rough night and a noisy dog under their bed, the host refuses to move the dog named Gus Garland, praising him as the greatest man in Arkansas. The senators accept the arrangement and stay put.
A heated senate committee session on the weekly payment of wages bill in Aupany ends with a fracas as Carsey of New York clashes with Curtie Danham of the New York World. Assemblyman Rice is struck and a brawl erupts before Senator Richardson intervenes to restore order.
Washington March 5 report that the president approved a treaty with several bands of Chippewa Indians in Minnesota under the January 4 1884 act. Four million acres are ceded to the government and are to be opened for settlement. The interior department will issue proclamations and monitor non trespass conditions as the cession proceeds.
In a tight Arkansas election case, Featherstone is seated after a roll call vote. The House debated the legitimacy of Cate’s claim and rejected a resolution to declare Featherstone not entitled, with 145 yeas to 140 nays, followed by Featherstone taking the oath of office. Adjourned.
Peter Jackson faced Gus Lambert before a huge crowd in Troy New York. The two boxers clashed with repeated hugging and rough exchanges with Lambert overpowering Jackson at times. Jackson later offered a rematch and authorized George Ixon to challenge Lambert for a finish fight with stakes from 590 to 5000 dollars.
A benefit in Williamsburg featured Jack Fallon sparring Peter Jackson and Jack Ashton. Fallon taunted opponents, sparring escalated to a near brawl before police stepped in. Jackson delivered sharp blows and badly rocked Fallon, leaving the outcome uncertain in a rough card.
The North Dakota Senate heatedly debated Attorney General Goodwin's guidance on witness compulsion and lamented torture methods from the past. Lawmakers attacked the AG, then erased his recommendation from the records as they revisited the proposed bill requiring newspapers to appoint an in-state agent. Senators Barlow and Dodds faced censure, with Dodds ousted as president pro tempore.
After 11 o clock President Thurston opened the National Republican league session with prayer by Rev. Derrick of New York. Telegrams and letters from Harrison and others were read. Harrison praised the party and champions of debate. at noon the group marched to the state house for a reception by the governor and legislature. The band played Dixie as they entered the capitol and were greeted by Speaker Clapp and Governor Taylor.
In Jefferson City it is reported State Treasurer Noland is short over thirty thousand dollars. Governor Francis, recalled from New York, rushed to Jefferson City to oversee the treasurer’s office. Bondsmen discuss a quiet settlement but the governor opposes any unlawful compromise, signaling an impending exposure.
The matter before the house committee on coinage finds Representative Walker of Massachusetts saying the public favors aligning silver and gold prices at the 1873 ratio and endorsing a treasury bill despite bi metallic views. He rails against the senate bill as too divergent from experience and says he could not vote for it under any circumstance.
New York report claims Mary E. Flack wife of Sheriff Flack has aided her son and father in escaping consequences of a conspiracy. Sheriff Flack reportedly visited her and proposed reconciliation, suggesting a compromise has been reached.
General Howard presses for Crook to be heard on Apache relocation from Mount Vernon to Fort Sill or Kerokee lands. The House Indian Affairs committee rejects taking sides in the Crook Miles dispute, weighing recommendations and testimony from Crook’s staff and advocates for confinement on Fort Sill.
The speaker argues for balancing native policy with settler safety in New Mexico and Arizona. He notes settlers fear and seeks committee action to weigh Indian welfare against the homes and property of territorial residents while acknowledging Old Mexico’s opposition to removal.
Fireman Walker of the United States corvette Enterprise recounts brutal conduct by Commander McCalla. He says McCalla sworded him for drunkenness charges, then doused him with salt water and punished him without cause, leading Walker to desert to save his life amid crew murmurs and later payments at ports.
A wall cut snowslide near Wheeler Colorado swept over two passenger trains on the High Line division of the South Park railroad. Roadmaster P Dobbins was carried miles by the avalanche but escaped with a sprained knee after extrication. Fireman Culbertson suffered severe scalding. Mail agent George Roberts and baggage master N Mason were unharmed.
A Boston story describes the traditional design of Supreme Court gowns with wide straight widths and scalloped yokes. The chief justice wears a new gown at presidential oaths. gowns are custom tailored, with a single maker paid $100 per gown.
The Senate Military Affairs Committee moved to report favorably a bill authorizing repayment to California Nevada and Oregon for costs tied to suppressing the rebellion. It would cover expenses and any accrued interest on loans needed to meet those costs.
Niagara Falls Ontario March 6 Burchell in murder case arraigned a Grand Trunk brakeman testified seeing him Monday at Eastwood station with mud on trousers and cut shoes magistrate remanded him to Welland jail for seven days Mrs Burchell also arraigned and remanded for seven days under police surveillance while counsel consults with the attorney general her innocence is noted by the police and she may be duped into marriage to Burchell
Emma Juch's grand opera company played three nights at Butte with guarantees totaling 8000 and receipts exceeding 9000. The company returns on the 22nd for a further guarantee of 1500.
Charles W. Rodgers asks the district court in Laramie County to dissolve the marriage to Addie J. Rodgers a non resident of Wyoming with last known address Salt Lake City Utah Territory The respondent must answer by March 18 1890 The filing is handled by attorney W P Carroll and clerk Frank H Clark dated January 1890.
Probate court order in Laramie County Wyoming authorizes administrator Percy S Hoyt to sell at public auction for cash the west half of the northeast quarter and lots 7 8 in section 11 township 26 north range 65 west. The sale will be at the Cheyenne courthouse front door March 14 1890 at 2 PM.
Territory of Wyoming, County Laramie. Joseph Burger warned of attachment on property to secure $125 plus interest from May 23, 1889 at 10 percent and 10 percent added fees. Justice George H. Boswell in Ava set March 27, 1890 at 2 PM to appear or judgment and sale of property may follow. Samuel Lesem, plaintiff.
Notice is given that Archer Wilkinson of Archer Wyoming has filed to make final proof on his land claim in section 10 township 17 north range west. Final proof will be before the Register and Receiver in Wyoming on April 19, 1890. Witnesses: Jonas Laycock John Eubanks James Kirk Alexander Kirkride E P Cuamptin Register.
Lanp Office Curvenne Wyoming February 10 1890 announces intent to make final proof before the Register and Receiver at Cheyenne Wyoming March 5 1890 for homestead claim 765 in section 32 township 14 range 60 West. Claimant William J Rutledge of Bluffs Wyoming and neighbors Pierce Albert Gerber and Mrs Al Tracy of Pine Bluffs Wyoming and Thomas of Egbert Wyoming listed as witnesses. Register P Cuampiin signs the notice.
Land Office at Chapenne Wyoming February 186 notice that a named settler will prove up his claim before the register and receiver at Mycajah April 9 1890. Names Gurney and William Ly of and WO Aames R. eary 36 of Coane prove residence and cultivation of the land in South Bend We yo 79 516 r of wec 19 tp 18 o f r OF w.
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