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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1890
Page
10
Wyoming Statehood Bill Faces Delays In Senate
The senate continued debate on the Wyoming statehood measure as the silver bill remained under consideration. Senator Vest’s objectors blocked postponement, while Senator Allison sought to defer action until next Tuesday, likely keeping Wyoming’s bill in the background for a week or two.
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Senate
Senator Vest
Vest
Allison
Wyoming
W. W. Corvette Frames Defense Against Office Claim
W. W. Corvette denies applying for office under the current administration. He says he was “in the hands of his friends” and, though appearing in the rear, effectively highlights a controlling role as if “bossing the job.”
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W. W. Corvette
Advertising Project to Boost Trinidad’s Growth
Denver capitalists plan a citywide advertising campaign in Trinidad led by Miller and Caruthers. A$50 ad fund is ready, options and bonus pledged, with an 18 month option on $1.5 million in local property. Manufacturing and new industries expected to follow, benefiting Trinidad.
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Denver News
Trinidad
Cheyenne
Mews
Messrs. Miller & Carruthers
Denver
Connell bill extends eight hour law to contractors
The report notes Congressmen Connell introduced a bill to extend the eight hour workday to contractors alongside government employees. The Glenrock Graphic praises M. Barrow of the Douglas Budget as a former constitutional convention member and a strong Republican advocate, urging his appointment as receiver of the new land district.
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Connell
Glenrock
M. (. Barrow
Douglas
Converse County
Wyoming
Barrow
Tax labor agitation spreads with likely largest working men movement
The note contends that labor tax agitation is growing and that the current effort may become the biggest organized movement by workers to date, signaling broad collective action and rising labor activism.
Becks successor eyed as Kentucky nominates next senator
The Kentucky legislature debates a successor to Senator Beck with Carlisle leading the talks. Ex Chief Justice Lendray and Representative Breckenridge also draw support, while Rep John Young Brown gains notoriety for his electoral commission stance. Carlisle’s past decline to Williams’s seat resurfaces as lawmakers weigh futures. The legislature is in session and the vote nears.
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Kentucky
Carlisle
Lendray
Breckenridge
John Young Brown
Butler
Lamar
Gordon
Electoral Commission
Senate
Williams
Blackburn
House
Beck
Statehood urged by Glenreck Graphic in strong terms
The Glenreck Graphic calls on Senate Democrats to back a measure with near unity and quickly grant statehood, arguing that party interests demand decisive support and criticizing House Democrats for opposing it.
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Senate
House
Glenreck Graphic
East Converse county to swing Republican next election
The Lusk Herald reports local politicians claim the east end of Converse county will deliver a large Republican majority, potentially sealing Democratic rule. It notes Republicans traditionally faced a disadvantage there, but the political balance is shifting toward the GOP in upcoming elections.
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The
Lusk Herald
Converse County
Wyoming Bill Delayed In Senate Special Session
The senate postponed the silver bill until Monday with unanimous consent. Territorial bills are also delayed pending action on the silver bill. Debate on the silver bill may last two weeks or longer, seen as one of Congress most important measures. Wyoming hopes for admission despite opposition from Democrats.
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Senate
Congress
Wyoming
Cleveland and the self styled man of destiny
The article attacks former President Cleveland for an alleged sense of destiny and disdain for criticism. It accuses him of boorish behavior and poor etiquette, noting his initial rejection of President Arthur’s official dinner invitation as an example of his arrogance and lack of refinement.
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Cleveland
Washington
Arthur
Cleveland's Outburst Toward Newspaper Men Reveals Tempers
An Omaha Bee report recalls a Washington incident during former President Cleveland's visit where he ordered a reporter out of his hotel room and complained the press invades his space. The episode follows his harsh attitudes toward journalists and critics.
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Arthur
Cleveland
Buffalo
Massachusetts
Watterson
Dana
Pulitzer
Omaha Bee
Washington
The Democratic Record and Western Political Reckoning
Joe De Barthe of the Bonanza Rustler denounces both Wyoming Democrats and national Democrats for opposing basin interests. He argues Democratic rivals obstructed statehood and local county creation, predicting a broad, unbiased backlash from voters in the Big Horn basin against Democratic nominees.
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Joe de Barthe
Bonanza
Rustler
Wyoming
Big Horn Basin
Democratic Party
Big Horn County
Cheyenne Board Meeting To Address Growth Prospects
The meeting of the board of trade real estate exchange and citizens of Cheyenne is set for this evening at City Hall. Business leaders and property owners are urged to attend as issues crucial to Cheyenne's future growth and prosperity will be discussed and decided.
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Board of Trade Real Estate Exchange
Cheyenne
Democratic opposition to Wyoming admission exposed
A Washington to Denver Republic special outlines the breadth of Democratic opposition to Wyoming statehood and hints at tactics and practices they may employ in the campaign.
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Washington
Denver Republican
Wyoming
Silver Question Delayed as Territorial Bills Put Off
The piece notes a Senate deal to postpone the silver issue until Monday while Wyoming and Idaho statehood bills are also deferred. Democrats feared swift passage of the two territorial measures, but Republicans are set to push both bills despite opposition.
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Wyoming
Idaho
West
Gorman
Kentucky Legislature Race Draws Crowded Candidate Field
Last night dispatches quote Tue Lawn opposing Beck's successor in a heated Kentucky legislature contest. Carlisle faces a broad slate including ex governor J B McCreary judge William Lindrey judge Willis Reeves ex congressman W J Stone Governor Buckner and ex governor Proctor Knott plus Carlisle.
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Tue Lawn
Beck
Kentucky
Carlisle
J. B. McCreary
William Lindrey
Willis Reeves
W. J. Stone
Buckner
Proctor Knott
To lie or not to be a democrat in exile
A mock soliloquy weighs party fate in Congress over Democratic fortunes. The speaker ponders lying about facts, sleeping on the issue, or joining Republicans to seek reform and trusted governance, concluding such a union would be devoutly wished.
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Shakspeare
Wyoming
Congress
Saving Up Old Coins and a Treasure of Personal Tales
A fragmented column explores coin collecting and monetary mementos from emigrants in New York. Readers recall keepsakes like a half penny from Shakespeare’s tomb and a German silver piece. The piece notes thrift, sentiment, and the lure of lucky coins shaping behavior and local commerce.
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New York Tribune
Shakspeare
Daniel Webster
Hleve
Shylock
New York Shoes
Aly
Roasted to Death in Preston Insane Asylum Fire
A Chenango county poor house burned last night in Preston New York killing several inmates in the insane department. Fire destroyed the building and a large barn with losses estimated at 306000. Names of the dead include Sarah Milla Sarah Gallagher Sarah Bailey Laura Gray Delia Benedict Deborah Dibble M Ann Dibble Lucy Warren and Attwood. sheriff deputies and supervisors move to aid inmates as missing may raise toll to thirteen.
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Binchampton
N. Y
Norwich
Chenango County
Sarah Milla
Sarah Gallagher
Sarah Bailey
Laura Gray
Delia Benedict
Deborah Dibble
M. Ann Dibble
Lucy Warren
Attwood
Apeother
Urica
Preston
Asylum
Porter
Sarah Mills
Arvilla Atwood
Mary
Daniels
Edith Austin
Adelia Benedict
Keeper Wainwright
Engee Pointe
N.Y
County Insane Asylum
Wainright
Conador Fernald
Fire devastates Chenango poorhouse asylum at Preston
Report from Norwich on a fatal blaze at the Chenango county poorhouse and county insane asylum in Preston. Ten inmates died in the wood framed complex, including many “idiots” locked in their cells. Keeper Wainwright and rescuers battled flames, saving others as the burned ruin spread.
United States Seeks Mexico Talks on Trade and Boundaries
Washington reports President urged to invite Mexico to negotiate creation of an international commission to handle mutual intercourse and boundary questions. The measure stresses Mexican cooperation to curb Chinese entry via Mexico. Separate items note flags on advertising, Chinese emigration, and a Republican caucus debate over bullion notes and legal tender.
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Washington
Se Morrow
Comm Affairs Today
Ame
Negotiaexico
Eee
Mexico
United States
Worsted Caldwell
Ohio
Tichenor
Senate
Niagara
Canada
Dominion
Brooks
Wool Market Report Highlights Demand and Prices
The Weel Market Figg May 9 reports strong wool demand. Territory wool remains steady at 22 to 25 cents, California sales at 21 to 17 cents, and a large Oregon sale at 18.5 cents for No 1. Prices show robust activity in western markets.
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Weel
Mary Montana
Territorial
Territory
New Spring
California
Oregon
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Apt
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New York
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Portland
Ore
Missouri
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Almaedsa Lark
Cit Moxteed
Beneficencia Publica
City
Doles
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