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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1890
Page
10
The Glenrock Graphic urges Cheyenne merchants to seize the Cheyenne & Northern extension by opening large wholesale houses. It argues goods can be delivered as cheaply as Denver, with equal rail access, and stresses locals should patronize the state capital to secure Cheyenne’s future growth and status.
A fresh criminal indictment targets the proprietors of the New York World, marking another legal action in the ongoing case. Prosecutors allege misconduct connected to the paper's operations and publishing activities.
The Leader criticizes the Boomerang party declaration of principles as unsatisfactory. The piece suggests further events may disappoint our morning contemporary before the campaign ends.
Denver Times remarks on a forecast that Tom Moonlight will become the next Kansas governor. The piece notes such a prediction overestimates longevity prospects and mocks the prophet for ignoring aging over time.
The poem notes Thomas Moonlight, former Wyoming governor under Cleveland, returned to Kansas $700 poorer after taking office. It implies he could have become rich if he had yielded to cattle barons and avoided Cleveland's re election.
The House of Representatives passed the Morrill pension bill and veterans of the late war are expected to hail the move. Amendments may be concurred with by the Senate.
The Milwaukee Sentinel notes Democrats oppose Idaho and Wyoming statehood not on party lines but frontier morals. The frontier character allegedly blurs civilization standards and may attract ragged settlers, with outlets like the New York Evening Post doubting self governance until the territories shed frontier traits. The piece hints at a Louisiana lottery ring backing pro admission, yet doubts its success in Idaho and Wyoming.
The Evening Post outlines Tammany Hall as containing twenty eight leaders described as professional politicians with crimes and vice ties. It contrasts New York state political morals with frontier territory politics noting ballot reform in new states and corruption in canal labor and prison labor laws.
The article criticizes the Leader for predicting passage of the Wyoming admission bill, noting Democrats did not vote for the state bill in the House. It doubts a Democratic Senate vote while expecting unanimous Republican support in the Senate.
The general land office issues instructions that appeals and motions for review filed through attorneys not admitted to practice before the department cannot be recognized. Attorneys must become qualified per the circulars of September 18, 1884 and February 1, 1886 and notify those filing such papers accordingly.
The Leader questions how Wyoming could justify asking its people for suffrage, noting hesitation to set forth grounds for democracy and the electorate. The piece reflects on the readiness to discuss political rights and the basis for voting in the state.
The Lander Mountaineer notes initial election bill planned March effect, later changed to July, then backed to March. After governor receipt, the council urged returning the enrolled bill to restore July as the effective date via Joint Resolution 11. The final enacted date cited as July 18xx remains noted in session laws.
Tun Leader concedes that measures benefiting the Great West have GOP backing, but the article notes a limited challenge to the Republicans claim as the workingman’s special friend.
The Tur Sun defends a conservative stance while praising Wyoming progress and pushing for statehood. It highlights Union Pacific shops in Cheyenne, new rail lines, a grand capitol, and a growing economy tied to mining, farming, and manufacturing. The editorial urges readers to embrace development and “throw open the throttle valve.”
A projection compares Cheyenne’s upcoming five years to Denver’s rapid growth after Colorado’s admission. The forecast envisions substantial development and urban expansion driven by civic and economic momentum.
Cheyenne projects indicate stable economic growth with continued prosperity for its residents. Analysts cite sustained investment in local industries and favorable market conditions supporting long term gains.
The Interior Land and Immigration Company expands in Cheyenne with plans for 1800 acres added to 1200 more, forming a 3000 acre footprint near the town. Excursions from Nebraska and Colorado bring visitors to promote real estate, with D C Bridges and Col E T Gadd overseeing arrangements and a welcoming reception planned. The Nebraska party is due Tuesday around 1 pm.
The Leader accuses Wyoming Republicans of sending letters to Washington opposing statehood, a claim the piece disputes. The text notes no known Republican involvement, while pointing to Democratic opposition evidenced by letters in the Tax Sun to Senate Democrats.
A twelfth page examination highlights extraordinary dimensions of the Union Pacific shops. The plans show a grand complex with all buildings of substantial character, including a stone and Kansas City pressed brick freight car shed illustrating the scale of the project.
The Helena Journal argues party strength rests on shared purpose and cooperation rather than numbers. It says newspapers educate and mobilize support, but Republicans neglect patronage to their own papers, weakening the party and benefiting opponents. urging reflection and action.
The council Bluffs Nonpariel cites a supreme court decision noting liquor may cross state lines in interstate traffic but whisky cannot be shipped from Davenport to Council Bluffs while Omaha to Council Bluffs remains allowed. The paper calls the ruling infamous and a move against Iowa’s home market.
Edwin F Bennett of Rawlins Grammar wins Perry Mason & Co award for Wyoming essay on the patriotic influence of the American flag raised over public schools. The prize letter praises the school and its teacher Miss Stella Dilts and notes publication in the Fourth of July issue.
An agreement made last December between Vice President Molcomb and shop workers took effect May 1. It sets a nine and a half hour workday with wages adjusted accordingly. Workers may choose ten hours for full pay. The plan hints at moving toward an eight hour day gradually, at half hour cuts per year, and has been accepted across the system.
Public Works, railroad shops, smelters and churches join a planned construction surge in Cheyenne. A conservative forecast totals about 2.116 million dollars in new projects including railroad shops, brick works, city water reservoir, schools, a Methodist church, Fort Russell improvements, a normal college, a bottling plant, and 500 dwellings.
A $20,000 branch plant of William J. Lemp Co. will be established in Cheyenne to serve Wyoming. Leo Scheben of St Louis names William F. Miller as Wyoming general agent with Cheyenne headquarters. Temporary buildings rise near Sixteenth and Seymour as plans call for a permanent brewery and ice and bottling depot to support state wide draught beer supply.
Articles filed at the capitol show Morris and E J Morris assume control of the firm formerly Hunter Morris of Prairie River. Robert C Morris of Cheyenne now owns Morris stake. Hunter retires due to ill health. The company, with a $70,000 capital, conducts wholesale and retail merchandise and a banking department. The text also mentions cattle thieves tied to the Big Four.
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