One year six months three months
The record lists a sequence of time periods including one year six months and three months. It appears as a fragmented note and offers no further context or events.
View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.
Start Free Trial
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles
Articles on This Page
This newspaper page contains 29 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1889
Page
12
Johnson County pushes for statehood bid
Johnson County moves to front in regional politics announcing a push for statehood. The action signals a major shift as local leaders advocate constitutional change and seek faster local governance reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anp
Johnson County
Cheyenne Calls For Strong Resolve In Territorial Speech
The Cheyenne public voice expresses firm demand for decisive action and unwavering firmness in defending the city’s authority. Citizens favor swift measures to reinforce security and project a strong stance against upheaval.
Brereman Struggles to Trap City Council
Isaac Brereman faces a difficult position as his efforts to entrap the city council have not yet succeeded, warned by observers as a precarious political scenario unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Brereman
Iron blast erection in Cheyenne endorsed by Tue Lux
Leader reports timely erection of an iron blast in Cheyenne has the cordial endorsement of Tue Lux. Opinion urges no delay in this matter and progress toward completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Denver News Reprints Tae Sun Editorial on Cheyenne and Northern
The republished piece discusses Colorado’s stake in the Cheyenne and Northern project and offers extended commentary on its implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuk
Denver News
Tae Sun
Cheyenne and Northern
Colorado
Rock Springs Victory in City Election Sparks Unpleasantness
The Rock Springs Independent reports a decisive win for the ruling faction led by Bob Smith Keenan in the city election. The strong victory triggered a wave of public discontent and ensuing tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tug Rock Springs
Bob Smith- Keenan
Carbon County Lands Lease Opens With 70 Applicants
The Tuk commissioners report seventy applicants for leasing school lands. Chairman Davis estimates the county will gain about 8000 dollars annually from these leases, covering half of public school expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuk
Carbon County
Davis
President Harrison orders postmasters to attend to business
The president has served notice that postmasters must focus on duties or face dismissal. Many unemployed men would gladly take a post office job if given the chance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Treasurer's record to decide his fate in city affairs
It argues the ex city treasurer harmed his public image with his acts and declarations, while the city council cannot vindicate him. He must stand or fall by his own record, the piece suggests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Sun
Cheyenne Iron Blast Proposal Receives Broad Support
Sun article notes [.S. Bartlett's plan for an iron blast furnace drew favorable reactions from citizens. Local businessmen who funded a Cheyenne foundry pledge to double their contributions for the iron blast project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Bartlett
Cheyenne
Wyoming Counties Clash Over Insane Asylum Policy
The Tus Evanston Chieftain claims eastern Wyoming rejects sending the insane to Evanston asylum while Laramie County offers to contract for keeping all its insane there. The paper also cites Cheyenne’s hoggishness and questions any injustice by Laramie County toward Uinta County, urging factual fairness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evanston
Wyoming
Laramie County
Cheyenne
Uinta County
Weather boosts Platte Valley yields after heavy rains
Last week's rain and wet snow uplift Platte Valley agriculture says Mr. Tisdale of Powder River. Johnson County and the Platte Valley Lyre note higher yields with twenty five to thirty five bushels per acre and hay from three quarters to one and a half tons. Overall value rises by about fifty thousand dollars, with extra snow supporting summer irrigation and larger future values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tisdale
Powder River
Johnson County
Platte Valley
Traffic sources for Cheyenne and Northern railroad extension
The piece argues for widening traffic potential via Wyoming Development Company irrigation of 60 000 acres along Sabile and Chug Water The quarry near a row mountain ships to Union Pacific shops and gypsum fire clay deposits beyond Wendover soda near Casper and Colorado market demand It urges the Union Pacific managers to decide quickly to capture these opportunities and meet local needs with home grown resources
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne and Northern Railroad
Wyoming Development Company
Sabile
Chug
Cheyenne and
Northern
Union Pacific
Wendover
Northwestern
Casper
Colorado
Cheyenne
Colorado City
England
Sus appoints John Fosher as agent for Shoshone Indians
Tit Sus announces the appointment of John Fosher as agent for the Shoshone Indians. The selection is praised as fitting and Fosher is described as intelligent and fair minded, capable of serving the wards of the government. He has had an acquaintance with the Shoshones since 1867, with longstanding good relations with Washakie’s band.
Second Indian agent appointment cited for territory resident
The passage notes a resident of the territory has again been named Indian agent, following Dr. James Irwin whose service earned praise from civil and military authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Irwin
The Cheyenne Conspiracy Exposed by Anamoosin Cuss
The Mountaineer humorist warns of a Cheyenne statehood plot he frames as a conspiracy to pack Wyoming’s political offices. He outlines a scheme to secure delegates, elections, and a Republican majority through a constitutional convention and a federal act, urging readers to question any party loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Lander Mountaineer
Phunny
Mountaineer
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Senate
Satehood for Wyoming discussed in Denver paper
The Denver Republican predicts a Wyoming convention this summer to draft a state constitution and push for admission to the union. It argues Wyoming can sustain a state government and would attract immigration and capital, citing rich oil coal iron and irrigable lands along rivers like the North Platte Green Poudre and Big Horn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver Republcan
Wyoming
Congress
North Platte
Green
Poudre
Big Horn
Unclear Fragment Hints At Northeastern Territory Cultivation
The readable portion suggests northeastern territory might be cultivated without irrigation, indicating potential agricultural planning or land use discussions in that area. No further details available.
John W Meldrum Named Secretary for Wyoming Territory
J W Meldrum of Laramie City receives appointment as secretary, praised for home rule advocacy and strong Republicans support in Albany county. Meldrum, active in county affairs since 1867, has served as county clerk and territorial council member, and previously as surveyor general before resigning after Cleveland’s election. He is deemed highly qualified and popular.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Meldrum
Laramie City
Harrison
Territories
Meldrum
Albany County
County
Laramie
Territory
Carey
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Territorial Council
Republicans
Congress
M. E. Post
Cleveland
The Retiring Secretary of Wyoming
Two days after the election of President Harrison S. D. Shannon wrote to Delegate Carey that his resignation was ready and, with the return of the delegate from Washington, was tendered and given to Judge Carey. He supported Meldrum’s appointment and praised Shannon’s loyalty and courtesy to Wyoming. Shannon sent congratulations to J. W. Meldrum and stood ready to induct his successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
5S. D. Shannon
Carey
Washington
Meldrum
Shannon
Secretary of the Interior
Wyoming
Kansas
Cleveland
Sun
Sparks
J. W. Meldrum
Standing In Their Own Light Editorial Fury Over Statehood
The Lander Mountaineer editor rails against the statehood movement. He claims Fremont county officials dominate the county and asserts that if other counties support a territorial convention the outcome will be decisive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Lander Mountaineer
Board of Commissioners
Fremont County
Fremont county opposes statehood as Cheyenne politics ignites debate
The owner letters cite Fremont county opposition to Wyoming statehood and attack Cheyenne leaders. They argue Cheyenne seeks public buildings and patronage, warn factional gains would shift power and harm territory prosperity, while urging voters to consider polls and party balance before drastic changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont County
Cheyennne
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Ludin
Tue Lux
Candidate Hamilton Sought As Interior Special Agent
W P F Hamilton is backed by local opinion for appointment as interior department special agent. The Platte Valley Lyre notes Wyoming women voters year, asbestos deposits, and Carbon county sheep quality. A Rawlins Saratoga road survey would aid Rawlins, Saratoga and the county. Casper Mall urges statehood, railroads and capital to attract a capital city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. PF. Hamilton
Interior Department
Platte Valley
Wyoming
Carbon County
Sterrett
Rawlins
Saratoga
Rawline Board of Trade
Casper
Pain Balm Ad Claims Quick Relief for Ailments
A derisive Los Angeles suchen note describes a Chinaman buying Chamberlain's Pain Balm for a lame shoulder. He returns, marches and proclaims the medicine makes him feel better, praising its cure claims. Sold by B. B. David and all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ant
Los Angeles
Chamberlain
B. B. David
Simply Mortood Dining Car Service Upgrade
A Denver to Chicago rail line adds a new Union Pacific and Northwestern dining car offering meals at 75 cents. The improved service aims to enhance traveler comfort and convenience aboard solid trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
Northwestern
Denver
Chicago
Dangerous experiment on husbands and smoking discussed
A Brooklyn Eagle column relays a tale of a wife who makes a declared pact with her husband, mimicking his pipe smoking to influence him. The piece warns that such methods may backfire, noting dangers of pressuring men and urging readers to avoid Lydia Lamphere's approach and other coercive tactics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Jackson Lamphere
Burdette
Brooklyn Eagle
Lydia
Lydia Lamphere
Untless
Nellie Gould Heiress Of Fortune And Reticent Life
Miss Nellie Gould daughter of Jay Gould is described as America’s wealthiest unmarried woman with an estimated 6 million plus fortune from her father and mother's estates. Her life is quiet, governed by investments and charity work, with limited public appearances beyond church and summer homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Gould
America
Nellie
Gould
Miss Gould
Presbyterian Church
New York
The Wrong Tipple Guessing Game
Edits and a playful exchange unfold as Edith teases George about a lingering scent. She urges him to guess the mystery tipple, and he answers with humorous misreads as the moment lingers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Edith
Also Mentioned on This Page
Satehood
John W. Meldrum
Mortood
Jay Gould
Alpeny
Missionary Fund
Albany Joure
Search the Cheyenne Weekly Sun Today with a Free Trial
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Cheyenne Weekly Sun?
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
Browse Newspapers
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
By Location
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
By Date
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
By Publication
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.