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Newspaper

Cheyenne Weekly Sun

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1890

Page

2

Real Estate Meeting Urges Swift Cheyenne Cooperation

The large turnout at last evening's meeting signals strong local will to boost Cheyenne as a railroad and commercial hub. Organizers advocate rapid action, targeted advertising, and a united executive committee to promote the city and attract investment this spring.

Cheyenne Wyoming Union Pacific Tux Sun Pennsylvania Cheyenne Board of Trade Hay Board of Trade Sun

Rain Pause Praised by Wyoming Grangers

A brief break in rain would please Wyoming grangers who rely on dry spells for fieldwork and harvest readiness. Weather outlook suggests a easing of precipitation and steadier conditions for farming activities across the state.

Grangers Wyoming

Republicans Scoff at Democrats Over Wyoming Claim Trip

The piece ridicules Democrats who went to Washington to advocate Wyoming's claim. The tone agrees with Landin that sending Democrats to Washington was a mistake and notes the southern element of the Democratic party dominates and opposes western development.

Washington Wyoming Landin West

Rainy Run Delays Hit Dugyenne Builder's New Job

A Dugyenne builder began work fifteen days ago and reports rain has fallen on eleven days, leaving only four dry days for progress. The damp spell slows progress on the new project and affects scheduling with no clear end in sight.

Doing business without advertising in this day and generation

A brief editorial note condemns starting a business enterprise without advertising. It urges modern promotion methods as essential to attract customers and compete effectively in today’s market.

Montana Faces Budget Dilemma Over Failure to Fund

The state confronts financial trouble due to the legislature not making appropriations. If Wyoming remains nonstate, it will face a comparable fiscal impasse.

Montana Wyoming

City push urged to advance ahead of rivals

An exchange remarks Do not rely solely on natural advantages but unite to press the city to the front. The statement emphasizes collective effort to boost local standing and accelerate progress.

Wyoming political paper endorsements spark party tensions

The Mountaineer praises the Boomerang as a strong but aggressive Republican paper in Wyoming while noting it disagrees with Laramie politics. The Sun sympathizes with the Boomerang after it received the endorsement of a blatantly Democratic paper in Lander.

Wyoming Mountaineer Laramie the Sun Lander

Cleveland Responds to Sun Editor with Strong Words

Ex president Grover Cleveland angrily denies reports of rapid weight gain and criticizes Dana of the Sun as a senile liar. The Swan defends its interview noting the full, violent language used and cites a Washington dispatch that sparked Cleveland’s public rebuke.

Cleveland New York Swan Grover Schweninger Dana The Sun the Sun Saw Washington Charles H. Jones St. Louis Republic Grover Cleveland

Temperance Union Renamed to Temperance Alliance in Chicago

The Chicago Illinois based Non Partisan Woman's Christian Temperance Union renamed yesterday to Temperance Alliance and added a clause barring officers from any party campaign work. The newspaper avoided naming the order due to its initial name choice.

Tux Chicago Illinois Women’s Christian Temperance Union The Temperance Alliance

Tax Cheyenne Real Estate Exchange Expands Rapidly

The Cheyenne real estate exchange is growing quickly with more transactions and business activity, indicating a surge in property dealings and Market interest across the local industry.

Tax Cheyenne Real Estate Exchange

Conference ends unsettled Union Pacific talks hoped for

It is hoped the three day conference between Union Pacific officers and conductors will end in an amicable adjournment and a settlement is expected to be reached today.

Union Pacific System

Oldest Inhabitant Describes Unrelenting Moisture Drop

The elderly resident says he has never witnessed such a persistent fall of moisture. He notes continuous drizzle affecting daily life and local conditions, citing repeated damp weather over an extended period.

Tux

Tax Leader Claims Rock Springs Mine Disaster Report

The Tax Leader hails its coverage of the Rock Springs mine disaster as thorough and on target, while Tuk Sun faces criticism for its handling of the event. The Leader positions itself as a premier calamity recorder in this report.

Rock Springs

Bunton Appointed Postmaster in Salt Lake Yesterday

Invine A Bunton was appointed postmaster of Salt Lake yesterday, marking a key federal appointment for the city. The ceremony confirmed Bunton's new role in charge of local postal operations.

Invine A Bunton Salt Lake

Tun Tribune Plans Expansion to Twenty-Eight Columns

The Cheyenne community supports the Tun Tribune as advertising patronage grows. Tak Sun applauds the civic spirit and the newspaper's public-spirited efforts being rewarded.

Tun Tribune Cheyenne The Tribune Tak Sun

Not Democratic: Rustler mocks party and praise for west progress

A contemporaneous defense of present issues over past decay critiques the Democratic Party for obstruction and lack of policy. Editor De Barthe, once loyal, calls it anti west and opposed to homestead, Pacific railroad, and statehood for Dakota and nearby territories. The piece contrasts old lore with modern wisdom.

Territorial Gran Rustler Joe DeBarthe Democratic Party Great West de Barthe Pacific Railroad Dakota Washington Montana Wyoming Sydney Smith

There’s Millions in It From Recent Rains

A clipped note highlights that recent rainfall could bring in substantial revenue or benefits, with emphasis on the financial impact and potential gains from the weather event.

President signs world’s fair bill

The president has signed the bill approving the world’s fair. Officials announced the act will authorize financing and governmental support for the international exposition, with plans to host exhibitors from multiple nations and showcase national achievements.

Cheyenne Real Estate Exchange Nearing Launch

The Cheyenne Real Estate Exchange is organized and will be ready to do business once the headquarters committee secures a location.

Cheyenne Real Estate Exchange

Tax pressure of progress looms over local politics

Evening Tribune notes pressure from taxes and progress may force the local democratic party to sever its alliance with the Laramie Boomerang and Auditor Grant, disown memories of a Rawlins Jefferson celebration, and abandon William Ware Peck. Wheat a combination boomerang auditor grant jefferson peck.

Laramie Grant Rawlins Jefferson William Ware Peck Evening Tribune Jefferson—Peck Caldwell

It will soon be The State of Wyoming

A brief note signals upcoming formal naming of the state as The State of Wyoming, reflecting anticipated official branding in government references.

State of Wyoming

Judge Carroll Publishes Moss Agates Poems

The collection Moss Agates by Judge Carroll is released, showcasing a series of poems. The volume presents formal verse and reflective pieces likely drawing on natural imagery and personal insight.

Judge Carroll Moss Agates

Officials Inspect U S Penitentiary at Laramie

A commission led by Chief Justice Van Devanter Secretary Meldrum and Lt Chy of the Seventeenth Infantry arrived in Laramie to examine the federal penitentiary building in preparation for tests to be received from the contractor. They expect to complete their work and return today.

Interior Department van Devanter Meldrum Chynoweth Seventeenth Infantry Laramie United States Penitentiary Tostes

Austrian Detective Seeks Fugitives in Pennsylvania Coal Regions

An Austrian detective pursues Gorg Zapolaki, wanted at Varano Austria, for the murder of a German man named Thad his wife two daughters and two senators in the Pennsylvania coal regions.

Pennsylvania Gorg Zapolaki Varano Austria Thad

Devil's Lake Curiosity in Calhoun Alabama Described

A vintage account describes Devil's Lake in Calhoun County Alabama east of Birmingham as a four acre oval pool with clear limestone water that repels all life. No vegetation, no fish, and even snakes avoid it though bodies drown in its depths. The lake shows charred tree stumps, unseen bottom after 700 feet sounding, and a legend of a tribal massacre leading to a “lake of death” name.

Devil's Lake Calhounty Alabama Bieingham América Phan Pee Ile

A World Ring of Cradles Showcases Birth Rate

A writer compares global birth rates to a continual line of infants, imagining 86 to 37 million babies born yearly. The visualizes a year of babies marching around the world, predicting an immense army and a trailing line of children progressing through time.

Republic Aes G Our Republic

Beam of light makes sounds from colored light experiments

The American Art Journal notes a discovery that a beam of sunlight passing through a disk with openings creates alternating light and shadow and, when directed at vessels with colored fibers, produces sounds. Different colors yield varying sound strengths with materials like red worsted giving stronger sounds under red light.

American Art Journal

Breakfast Table Cheer Sets Tone for Family Life

A discussion on domestic harmony urges cheerful morning rituals and lively meals. Mothers should contribute to conversation, share plans for the day, and avoid dampening spirits. Dressing well and engaging with guests or family at breakfast and dinner fosters sociability and wit.

Sydney Smith Secord Ada Art Uis Cersetoy

Emperor Nicholas Honors Milo The French Son’s Art

The article recalls a famed act where Nicholas the Emperor of all the Russias paid homage to Milo Rachel, a celebrated French artist. Upon introduction she knelt and the Emperor rose, then fell to one knee and declared such royal homage fitting for genius.

Nicholas Russias Milo Rachel

Horses Ship from Germany Stoking Court Controversy

An English court heard about a shipment of 100 wornout horses from Germany. The case raises questions about the purpose and welfare of the animals and the conditions surrounding their transfer.

Germany

Emperor Orders May Day Restrictions Across Bertin

April 23 Bertin reports the emperor moves to curb May Day protests with liquor saloon closures and a state of siege planned for one day. Army may intervene if pay grievances persist. authorities fear potential clashes as officers side with workers and troops warn of possible fraternization.

Bertie Endeay Bertin Seige Witnwa

Foreign Fiashes Across Cities and Conflicts

London reports Rene DOr wins the city and suburban handicap with fifteen starters. Paris notes Lagos garrison warned of Dahomians advancing. a two hour battle leaves five hundred Dahomians dead. Vimwna reports most strikers in Ostrand and Karwin return. Paris confirms French reverses. Stutteart records mobles ostracize Baron Muenech after Reichstag election and a challenge to eight members. Baresecs covers Anti Slavery society leader Stanley urging against suppression of slavery without local power in Africa.

London Rene D'Or Paris Lagos Porto Novo Vimwna Ostrand Karwin Stutteart Club of Mobles Baron Muenech Reichstag People Party Baron Baresecs Toy Stanley Africa

Chinese smugglers captured with opium near Rock Avenue

United States customs inspectors captured Chinese smugglers at the foot of Rock Avenue Bourrato on April 23. They had laundered several hundred dollars worth of opium and crossed the river by a small boat. The group traveled from Vancouver through Canada to the suspension bridge en route to New York.

Bourrato United States Customs Avenue K Rock Brina Vancouver Canada Suspension Bridge Fort Erie New York

Chicago Leber Troubles in Carpenters Strike

In Curiaco on April 23 no change occurs in the carpenters strike and prospects for compromise look grim. D P Roland head of the National Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners urges strikers to stand firm. Leaders at the stock yards claim eight hours for king house employes, and unions aim to unite eight hours for all workers. Fairbanks and Co may concede an eight hour day, affecting about 3,000 employees.

Chicago Curiaco Carpenters D. P. Roland National Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners King House Audre Butchers and Peace

Orrick at Chevéns Final Proof Notice

Notice is given that Orrick files final proof in support of his land claim. The hearing will be before the Register May 10, 159, for the Pine Bluffs area, listing Harry Coffman Charles Groves Ace Robinson Lewis N Willson and others as witnesses. The claim concerns section 4 township 4 north range 61 west and residence cultivation on the land in Pine Bluffs Wyoming.

Orrick Chevens Ig Et Ae Loyecco Pine Bluffs Vis Harry Coffman Charles Groves Ace Robinson S Lewis N Willson P. Champles Wye Register

Notice for Publication in Cheyenne Wyoming

Notice states Rosa Kitsinger of Brown Wyoming has filed for final proof on land described as neM nel oi nei, nel seh in Tp 4% 69 w. He cites witnesses Joviah R Cheyenne Henry its Silver Crow James H ell Silver Crown and John A Apperson all in or near Cheyenne or Silver Crow. Proof will be made before Register K P Champlin in Cheyenne on May 44 c.

Cheyenne Wyo Lowing Rosa Kitsinger Vis Joviah R Henry Its Silver Crow James Hell Silver Crown John A Apperson K.P. Champlin

Notice of Intended Homestead Claim

A 1890 notice records an intention to settle a homestead claim in a township area. Details reference land ranges, named individuals including R.A. and Regine, and locations near Silver Crows. The document outlines the filing before local officials and lists property and stake details for a future filing.

Vrnne Orwick Cus We R.A Silver Crows Cuameels

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