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Newspaper

Cheyenne Weekly Sun

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1890

Page

12

Unclear Dates in Historical Notice Fragment

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Statehood Debate and Democratic Split Over Wyoming Admission

A partisan clash over Wyoming statehood and silver bills unfolds as Democrats delay, while Republicans accuse Delegate Carey of manipulating the process. The Cincinnati Gazette and New York Herald predict Democratic strain in Wyoming votes, with further postponements shaping admission prospects.

Judge Carey Wyoming Congress Republican Party Purof Carey House of Representatives West Idaho Gorman Cincinnati Gazette Representative Cox New York Senate Democrats Gazelle New York Herald

Democrats Opposed to Wyoming State Admission

The letter argues that Democrats oppose Wyoming’s admission and will talk the measure to death. It accuses the contemporaries of withholding truth about party intentions and criticizes lack of candor from the Leader.

Wyoming Idaho

Mistakes and Retrogression in Democratic Party Critique

An editorial sketch by Joe De Barthe condemns the Democratic Party as increasingly mistaken and regressive. It questions mugwumpery, warns of political missteps, and cites Wyoming statehood opposition as a fatal error that alienated voters and sparked cross-state sympathy for reform.

Joe de Barthe The Bonanza Rustler Democratic Party Thomas Jefferson Mugwumpery Wyoming Congress Statehood

Irrigation Survey Expansion Seeks Subhumid Regions

Director Powert of the Geological Survey proposes broadening the irrigation survey to include subhumid areas and to study water sources for irrigation. For the next fiscal year the appropriation committee is asked to approve varying amounts per state from 40 000 to 60 000 dollars, including California and Texas at higher levels.

Powert Geological Survey Irrigation Survey Committee On Appropriations Colorado North Dakota South Dakota Nebraska Kansas Indian Territory Oklahoma Texas Montana Wyoming New Mexico Idaho Arizona Utah Nevada Washington Oregon California

Sus bids visitors to the capitol of the new state

The note invites visitors to the capitol as the new state opens, highlighting ceremonial welcome and official gatherings. Citizens and officials from nearby regions are mentioned as part of the opening events. The piece frames the capitol as a hub for celebrations and civic welcome.

Tue

Tax irregularities shown by western mail service

The Helena daily journal arrives in four different dates from the 14th to the 17th. Papers were sent separately but held over and bunched on the route. Next week a copy is not expected. The writer criticizes the postal service and doubts any admission of error.

Western Mail Service Helena Daily Journal Western Postal Service

Governor Nicholls Attacks Louisiana State Lottery Appeal

In a vigorous message to the Louisiana legislature, Governor Nicholls denounces the state lottery and pledges to do all in his power to block a new lease of life for its operations.

Louisiana Nicholls Louisiana State Lottery

Dem Club Celebration Sparks Editorial Clash in Laramie

The Laramie Sentinel objects to Cheyenne Leader’s view of a Democratic Club celebration for Wyoming statehood admission. It calls the move politicking aimed at gain and advises citizens to unite as voters, not party members, when statehood arrives.

The Laramie Democratic Club of Wyoming Cheyenne Democratic Club Sentinel

Purification Claim Sparks GOP Ruckle in Lander

The Lander A/ountaineer reports M N Grant denounces disaffection in the Republican Party and vows for reform to counter perceived Cheyenne ring influence. The Cheyenne Sun notes Grant’s stance while The Sen questions a Cheyenne Ring and mocks Democratic city politics.

M. N. Grant Tuk Sun Laramie Cheyyenne Sun Grant Cheyenne Tue Sen United States

Trxz dressed beef combination claims victory in Supreme Court

The new term case concludes with Trxz dressed beef combination securing a major win against livestock growers in the United States Supreme Court yesterday.

United States Supreme Court

Senator Pratt Warns of a Free Coinage Bill Split

Senator Pratt of Connecticut warns in a Hartford letter that a silver free coinage bill could pass by a strong senate majority with Democratic support and Western Republicans voting for it. He says it would likely be vetoed by the president and risk splitting the Republican party, pitting the West and Southwest against the East.

Senate

Worn a first class nail factory in the venue

A fragmentary line notes a nail factory at a venue with reference to a looming boom and substantial proportions. The text is garbled but implies economic expansion or production scale. No clear names, dates, or places are preserved.

Cattle Prices Rise in Chicago Despite London Panic

Prices in the Chicago cattle market advanced yesterday despite reports of panic in London. Traders noted firmer demand and steady supply as buyers entered the pit.

London Chicago

The Pet Cat Sparked Downfall of Gilbert and Sullivan Firm

The collapse of Gilbert and Sullivan's firm is traced to a pet cat bought as Gilbert declared it unnecessary. The incident is linked to the strains that led to the end of their partnership and the ensuing business turmoil.

Gilbert & Sullivan Gilbert

Land Office Seeks More Special Agents

The commissioner of the general land office wants to increase the force of special agents to speed investigations into fraudulent practices on public lands.

General Land Office

Nebraska cattle quarantine expands as governor sends investigators

Governor Thayer dispatches commissioners to New Mexico to probe the cattle quarantine's real status, aiming to confirm conditions and enforce safeguards.

Nebraska New Mexico Thayer

Wyoming and Idaho as Republican strongholds on tariff debate

The Leader urges support for high tariffs to protect American labor and industry, citing Wyoming as a raw material storehouse and arguing Democrats oppose state creation that would deny Democrats a fair share. The piece stresses party lines on free trade versus protection and praises era prosperity under tariff policy.

Democratic Party Republican Party Roger Q. Mills Congress Corsicana Texas Europe Mills United States House of Representatives Wyoming Idaho

Campaign boodle claims stain Wyoming politics

The piece accuses Republicans of a pure boodle driven campaign while Democrats allegedly pour money into the race. It cites alleged payments of 10000 for the Laramie Boomerang, 4000 for the Evanston Age, and 4000 for the Lander Mountaineer, plus funds for Cheyenne Union Pacific band and opera house.

Wyoming Laramie Evanston Lander Cheyenne Union Pacific Brass Band

Wyoming Admission Bill Delayed By Democrats After Senate Death

Democrats leveraged Senator Becks death to force a delay in approving Wyomingse admission while Republicans hold a ten member majority. The tactic centers on procedural leverage rather than policy shifts.

Cheyenne Real Estate Investment Message

Local advisory urges readers to consider investments in Cheyenne real estate now. Market hints point to potential appreciation and favorable conditions through local development projects and economic activity shaping the area.

Cheyenne

Traffic Manager Mellen Not Resigning Despite Rumors

Rumor that Traffic Manager Mellen will resign to restore harmony is incorrect. The Sun has learned the resignation is not desired and will not be forthcoming.

Mellen Sun

Supreme Court ruling Eschews Mormon Church Property

The Supreme Court decision rendered yesterday places vast Latter Day Saints property into the ownership of the United States. The ruling declares the church assets escheated to federal control under existing law.

United States Supreme Court United States

Territorial Topics Summary Sparks and Shifts Across Wyoming

Water projects advance in Dana with eight miles finished and August delivery. Rawlins hosts a June fundraiser. Editor Wynn exits Clipper after a eastern trip. Evanston imposes a 3000 tax for schools while Green River’s census cites 860 residents and a 1000 population estimate with commuter workers. Republican efforts in Rock Springs shape a party press team. Lusk to see more cattle drives and Newcastle grows to 172912 valuation. Shoshone medicine man fears prompt Washington war department actions. Fort McKinney fortification urged for safety. greensward rains lift crop prospects in Lusk and Lander Mountaineer changes hands to Uinta Chieftain with Evanston voters facing democratic coverage.

Dana Rawlins Wynn Lander Evanston Douglas Wyoming Press Association John Sherran Green River Rock Springs Simon Pure H. H. Edgar Thomas Lamar Mark Hopkins Republican Lusk Montana Newcastle Journal Newcastle Monroe Buffalo Echo Northwest United States War Department Washington Wyoming Fort McKinney Lusk Herald Lander Mountaineer Ludlin Uinta Buncombe

Governor appoints world fair commission members

Governor Warren named Henry G. Hay of Cheyenne and Asthel C. Beckwith of Evanston to the world's fair commission with alternates John McCormick and Asa S. Mercer. Under U S law the panel must have equal party representation.

Warren Henry G. Hay Cheyenne Asthel C. Beckwith Evanston John McCormick Asa S. Mercer

Wool Market Report From Puitapecruia and Bowrox

Wool market steady in Montana with Territory demand steady. Fine wools sold to 18 60c and fine medium at 9 to 6 0c. Scoured Texas, California and Oregon wools were steady and quiet amid overall stable activity.

Puitapecruia Etesty Montana Territorial Bowrox Sac Texas California Oregon

Notice of final proof for homestead claim in Wyoming

O Schilts filed for final proof on his homestead application No 590 in Cheyenne Wyoming. hearing before the Register and Receiver May 31 1890. witnesses include John Appenen Josiah Apperson Rosa Kitsinger and James ONeil from Silver Crown plus K F Champiin as registrar.

Lane Orvice Chevennn Wyo Cheyenne O. Schilts John Appenen Josiah R. Apperson Rosa Kitsinger Wye James Il, O'Neil Silver Crown

Parnell Warns of Urgent General Election Risk

Parnell delivered a speech stressing the urgency of a possible general election as the voting register faces threats and the date could arrive at any moment. He warned that the political clock is ticking and preparations must be completed promptly.

Parnell Overishman Benaln

Real Estate Movement Attracts Denver Visitors

The Board of Trade and Real Estate Exchange hosts Mr R King of Kansas City and about 150 Denver excursionists. Real estate men guide investors through the city sights, with several prospects and sales discussed. Russell Tracy sells south half of lots 3 and 4, block 112 to Edgar Chapman for 750 dollars. Visitors tour hotels and may view Union Pacific shops, as names of many registrants from Chicago to Denver appear.

Denver Russell Tracy Edgar Chapman Union Pacific Inter Ocean OE Rubel BG Lester C L Kraffin Ed York C D Irvine E P York G L Hudson J E Bates James Stevenson J R Goodson Carlton Nebinger R Robinson Daniel Millard Pueblo R C Wells CF Clark Golden Colo Rothchild W L Mansfield Greeley A Henry Chicago van Wyck, Jr St. Paul A Hart Laramie H Jones Iron Mountain E E Williams Warry Dickinson Ariosa D M Arnold Islay

King to Visit Cheyenne for Smelter Prospect

The Cheyenne Real Estate Exchange met last evening to welcome M. M. R. King secretary of the Kansas iy Smelting company arriving today. He will inspect the field and consider establishing a Cheyenne smelter using a new low grade ore process, then tour the city and nearby mining camps.

Real Estate Exchange Cheyenne Real Estate Exchange Board of Trade M. M. R. King Kansas Iy Smelting Company Cheyenne King

Board of Trade considers merging with exchange on King visit

The Board of Trade met last night to discuss joining with the we Exchange to receive M. King of the Kansas City Smelting concern. King will visit Cheyenne Club and Silver Crown with guides J. Siffrey and Major H. Glafeke, then to Hartville district with William Sturgis and I.3 S. Plarnett. Grigas proposed a nail factory deal, stock to be traded for real estate if agreed, with bonus possible. The president to inquire about machinery value by telegraph today.

Board of Tradeer of We Exchange M . King Kansas City King Cheyenne Silver Crown J. Siffrey H. Glafeke Hartville William Sturgis S. Plarnett Grigas Uriger

Stock Yards Expansion And Heavy Train Arrivals

The Stock Yards report heavy train traffic with seven trains reported between here and Pueblo and more on the way. Expansion work continues to create space for rapidly arriving cattle shipments as cattle are unloaded and inspected. Dr Allen oversees yard operations while stock handlers report cattle in favorable condition and low numbers shipped through the yard recently.

Here Pueblo Wendover Allen Rardé

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Senator Pratt Connecticut Hartford Ost Real Estate Movement Board of Trade and Real Estate Exchange R. King Normandie E F Andrson H Sousey R Gibbons J H Coddington L. Nathan Mr Fryer M P Givens B W Conwor N Speer A L Gibbs H M Grimes G | Rockwell J E Hollenbeck W C Mulfer John C Walsh Fort Custer
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