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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1890
Page
11
A large gathering of Cheyenne real estate men met despite bad weather to form a united real estate exchange. Theodore Menges urged organization and advertising to showcase Cheyenne’s resources and attract investment, with leaders pledging cooperation and funds to support publicity efforts.
Cheyenne moves to organize a Real Estate Exchange with a five member committee to draft constitution and by laws. Officers appointed include President C W Riner and Vice President Theodore Menges. Advertising campaigns and excursions are planned with funds already spent and more to come.
A wave of runaways hits Wyoming as Charles Raestetter vanishes from Douglas and J P Gorder leaves Rock Springs. Ellen Smith of Newcastle deserts her husband Francis Smith and their nineteen children, eloping with a wealthy cutter and prompting fears of her whereabouts in Colorado. Mr Smith seeks the duo, hoping for return, while locals ponder population and statehood debates.
Cas Beer and Sun reporter visit Cheyenne. Casper area sees rich oil prospects with Hazelwood well near Casper Creek and fresh artesian water at Salt Creek. Northwestern and Consolidated firms active. Moffatt well 500 feet. Excursions planned by Northwestern railroad push natrona resources to broader markets. Politically, Natrona split between Democrats and Republicans, with a cleaner test anticipated in the next election.
A missing Rock Springs businessman P J Gorder, 45, sought by his town, was last heard from in Denver. He vanished after marital troubles and a note predicting death, while a local visitor was duped by alleged detectives and given a photo.
From Trinidad a Denver message reports progress on a large town advertising plan. Negotiations with A A McKnight failed but local men including F R Miller and W P Caruthers will handle the deal. The proposal seeks property worth 8600 000 to be donated, with options expanding to 1 900 000 and an extended term to eighteen months. Denver backers will spend 50 000 to spur the project and push for a lively outcome as a small gap remains about 10 000. Theodore Menges steps down from his firm name to the Cheyenne Real Estate Exchange with thanks.
Wexton County Democrat reports two pistol shots heard at night. Frank W. Mondell, general manager of Kilpatrick Bros. and Collins, wounded by a revolver shot fired by John Hines, proprietor of the St. Elmo. Mondell treated for a flesh wound. Hines placed in jail awaiting further action.
DeBarthe, an energetic and progressive newspaper man, plans a June 4 launch for a sleven column paper to energize central Wyoming and spur development of its vast resources. SUN extends congratulations to progressive journalism aiding intelligence and materials growth. Fish Commissioner Miller begins planting 1,000 trees around the hatchery at Laramie.
Arbor day was observed despite bad weather. Central school recorded twenty three trees with names for two per room including Governor Warren and Wyoming. West end added seventeen trees including a pine named for Sanford Thomasson. Convent school planted fifty trees plus shrubs. water shortage delayed further planting. Donations came from H. H. Ellis and Owen McKay.
The No 4 coal mine at Rock Springs was closed to smother a stubborn fire after attempts to extinguish it failed. Pit bosses Dave Thomas and Ed Evans were seriously burned, with six to seven others injured by a gas blast. The mine, a major Union Pacific asset, is sealed and may burn for months, affecting over 300 workers.
Bayou Sara reports ten crevasses along Pointe Coupee levee with the Fanny Rich breach flooding vast areas though no deaths yet and stock losses noted. Need Morganza and Grand levee breaks widen floodwater into low lands as relief boats prepare for evacuations.
May Day labor action looms as supporters plan demonstrations both in the United States and overseas. The article notes defiance of executive orders by labor leaders and organizers calling for eight hours as a standard workday.
In Curiaco on April 24 Joseph Greenhat, long a socialist labor figure, announced a health department table showing 223000 wage workers likely to strike or be idle on May Day in the city before recent annexations. Lake Town adds 35000 affected. 199000 men and 24000 women comprise the total. Firms involved total 11,500.
In the April 24 dispatch from Curiaco crowds plan, the American Federation of Labor faces a widening push for an eight hour day. While Gompers favored carpenters first and aid to them, many trades including gas fitters and iron moulders now pledge action for May 1. A conference of strikers and bosses agreed on a plan of action and preparation to meet the old masters’ association before Saturday, with a strike likely to be stood down for the new alliance on that day.
Gladstone resumes debate on the land purchase bill, opposing its complexity and taxpayer cost. He notes Balfour pledged up to 3 million pounds with potential further sums, and argues landlords should be retained rather than expatriated. The issue ties to Ireland's local government and debt implications.
In Washington on April 25 the Senate calendar shows a substitute for the Jones Sliver bill. It allows any person to deposit silver bullion at a U S mint or assay and receive coin or certificates valued at one dollar per twenty five and one tenth grains of standard silver. Coin certificates are receivable for all taxes and lawful tender for public and private debts.
Helena, Mont based April Min says creditors press state action in the legislature session. The court ruled the state auditor may pursue recovery against the Publishing company for printing costs.
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