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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1889
Page
4
The Weekly Sun reports a public outcry in Boston as society fights over the bustling scene while noting a high daily spend on drinks at New York bars and Monte Carlo gambling revenues, with a quip on the moral tone of the times.
The emperor of China criticizes the chief bride selected for him and expresses his displeasure to the ex empress regent who arranged the imperial consorts. The favored girl empress suffers grief and is said to be partly deranged by sorrow.
Davin G. Crory, longtime New York editor, was buried with a pine themed grave. His coffin rested on pine needles and pine boughs covered the casket, creating a thick fragrant pine arrangement around the body.
In New York Porter, delivering his centennial address, says no intent to attack the president or the Republican party. He adds that if needed he will publish an explanation under his own signature at a later suitable time.
The document lauds Dr. S J Quinby s re election to the school board after two years of service Judge J W Lacey replaces John Durbin as a board member and is praised as eminently fit for educational work The vote for Mr Reel is noted as complimentary rather than a candidacy
The Denver Republican reports Secretary of War Proctor will arrive in Denver within a few days for a western tour. The paper urges preparations to warmly greet the high government official and notes the value of cabinet friendships for Western interests as Proctor also plans a visit to Cheyenne.
French geographer Jules Marcou challenges the common belief that America derives from Amerigo Vespucci. He claims the term is of Indian origin meaning windy country and refers to a mountain chain with gold mines in Central America discovered by Christoval.
A historical note discusses Marcou claim that Vespucci’s first name was Albert and not America or its variants. It argues the error arose from a Vesgean canon Jean Basin and suggests a French correction, noting the centennial year as a fitting moment for careful investigation before denial.
A Senate committee visiting Cheyenne spends nearly an hour touring the city. Senators Hoar Hale Allison Dolph and Pugh, with delegates and wives, praise the capital’s growth roads and buildings and discuss Wyoming’s early statehood prospects and self government.
A distinguished English judge praised Charles Stewart Parnell as a superb witness noting his spontaneous testimony and calm composure under cross examination. The judge described him as relentlessly vigilant with a mind operating under high pressure. The piece highlights strong esteem for Parnell from both American and English observers as a heroic leader.
Cardinal Manning is to be presented with a fund of five thousand dollars during the silver jubilee celebration of his episcopal consecration. He plans to use the money to pay off the remaining debt on his cathedral.
Chauncey M. Derew calls for formal recognition of railroad pooling as a recognized practice. He argues it would streamline operations, reduce waste, and improve efficiency across lines and industries dependent on rail transport.
Bismarck hosted United States commissioners in a three hour audience yesterday with Herbert Bismarck in attendance. The discussion covered ongoing diplomatic matters and potential policy implications.
Railway magnate C. P. Huntington spends five days on business and abstains from work on Saturday and Sunday amid doubts about the divine rest day.
The Rev. T. De Witt Talmage prophesies the entire world will convert before the year Tgoo. He also appears to attack the Democratic party, suggesting his belief in its speedy defeat.
The Louisville Commercial argues that despite pessimists and poets, the public is better in moral tone with more good capable citizens now than a century ago. The piece contrasts broad civic virtue with historical concerns.
The Swedish license law bans buying a drink without also purchasing food. Brandy, the national drink, cannot be sold in fewer than two bottles. Officials claim the measure promotes temperate habits by restricting alcohol purchases for the poor.
Hypnotism has grown conspicuous in Europe and is used in Paris surgeries instead of chloroform. In a recent murder case a suspect was said to have hypnotized the victim to force her to commit suicide, a notion public opinion accepted readily.
Joan Dunois, who settled in Clearfield county forty years ago and sold his estate for one dollar to avoid inheritance tax, left an $8 million fortune to a nephew shortly before death. Meanwhile, a savings from the stove foundry fundraising promises progress for Hartville mining country’s iron deposits and Cheyenne’s iron works prospects.
The Des Moines Register notes that before South and North Dakota, Washington and Montana gain seats, Wyoming appears closest to statehood. With a constructive territorial government, its path to statehood is advancing steadily and likely to progress quickly.
In this editorial excerpt the author argues that the true hero of the American Revolution was the American people, not George Washington or any single leader, noting that treachery and hardship among citizens tested resolve yet unique collective effort secured victory. The piece elevates plain New York citizens as foundational to emancipation.
Governor Warren receives Interior letters urging Fremont County commissioners and Fort Washakie commander to select a bridge location. An appropriation of $10,000 funds construction to serve Army, Indian agency, and local populace.
Harry Tuxford a compositor at Leader printing died in Lake Mahpalutah after being seen in a yawl and sinking three times. Coroner to recover the body. Letters in coat identify him. debt and discouragement noted as possible motives.
P. O. Larwin of Carbon county, agent for Coe Carter and Downey coal lands, says sentiment across Wyoming favors independence and a constitutional convention. He notes Governor Warren would likely gain county board support if such a call were issued, with Burlington Railway attention turning to coal districts.
Trustees of the Cheyenne board of trade report $10,000 raised for George M Powell's stove foundry project after two days of canvassing. A committee funds transport for Powell from St Louis and the group seeks continued daily train service on the Union Pacific to aid the county. The board asks Denver chamber help and appoints Carey Warren and Riner to press UP officials. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is recommended for sufferers and sold locally.
Land Office Cheyenne Wyoming May 2 1889 notice of intent to make final proof for Charles Sherman Culp preemption D S No 5322 for the E half of the W4 of section 9 township 20 north range 60 west to be made June 17 1889 before the register and receiver at Cheyenne Wyoming witnesses Edward Stanler Seymour J Robb Alexander J Perry and Frank Crouse all of Goshen Wyoming protest or cross examine witnesses and submit rebuttal evidence by that date Epcar S Wilson Register.
Notice is given that Minnieula has filed final proof for a preemption claim D.S. No. 6%24 on section 3 township 20 north range 60 west. The hearing will occur June 17, 1880 before the Cheyenne register and receiver. Witnesses Edward Stemler Seymour J. Robb Alexander J. Perry Frank Crouse reside Goshen WY. Protest or cross examination permitted at the time and place.
There is no danger in giving Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to children as it contains no injurious substance and is described as unequaled for colds. The notice notes that it is for sale by B. B. David.
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