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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1890
Page
3
A republican victory sparks political tension as a harsh imitation count receives six months in jail. Bills on the House floor face ongoing debate while the Senate continues discussions on the silver measure.
The Montana supreme court ruled that the Silver Bow county precinct No. 3% vote was irregular and fraudulent, and should be rejected. The decision seats the sheriff and all Republican officers in Silver Bow county.
Giuseppe Carus known as Count Montrose pleaded guilty before Judge Thayer to libel. He issued a circular on April 12 containing defamatory statements about his wife Virginia Knox Carusi of Ireburg. The defendant received a six month sentence.
The House, in the committee of the whole, debated a Baker New York amendment forcing import duties to match export country rates. Key votes selected tin plate, jute yarn, camel hair, and wool measures with narrow margins, Democrats and Republicans splitting on several provisions. The session closed with continued voting and adjournment pending daybreak actions.
A fragmentary note mentions Wasminanom and Arme Canaday in relation to a war context and a document laid on a table. The readable text is limited and lacks clear facts, names, dates, or events to confirm a full report.
The senate debated the Bland silver bill and demonetizing silver, with Stewart arguing for restoration and Farwell dissenting on party intent. Discussion covered gold and silver as money, treasury purchases, and proposed amendments on legal tender and customs. The liquor bill faced constitutional questions, Evarts defended state police powers, and session ended with no action.
The Cheyenne Gun club labors to host a large city shooting tournament next month. They have circulated thousands of notices across Kansas and Nebraska seeking live birds and announcing the event. A car from Leadville will attend along with shooters from Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, Montana, Texas, and New Mexico. Reduced rail rates entice broader attendance. Portland also reports its tournament set for June 19 to 21. The Cheyenne event will feature many shoots open to all, drawing more sportsmen.
A report details the county jail's operations, praising discipline and orderly management. It highlights staff practices, inmate supervision, and the facility’s perceived efficiency. No crimes or incidents are cited despite the strong language.
A visitor notes the county jail under Mr Thomasson shows careful order with inmates confined in a dark cell only when necessary. Prisoners are allowed to mingle in the lower north tier during the day and generally behave well, reflecting credit on Thomasson’s leadership and the facility’s scrupulous upkeep.
Secretary King of the Kansas City Smelting Company tours the Silver Crown district near Cheyenne with reporters and investors. He notes low current ore grade but strong surface indications, urges development including a concentrating plant and pumping relief, and plans to form a company to sink a new shaft within two months to determine ore value. He may recommend building a Cheyenne smelter. The effort could attract $5,000 for initial work and a three fourths mine offer is mentioned. Mr. King will meet at Mr. Jefferys office at 5 o'clock.
This afternoon a land offer meeting is held for the mining venture with a board of trade and real estate exchange gathering to discuss land action. Prospects improve as Mr. King endorses the Silver Crown project, signaling a new mining camp near Cheyenne and expected city prosperity from the district’s development.
County physician Dr. Wyman says the county hospital houses the usual sick and convalescent patients. The latest admission is W. W. Ross, a Scotchman from Omaha, hospitalized yesterday with a serious broken arm after falling while intoxicated.
A discussion with J E Munson analyzes dictation and transcription speeds for reporters. He cites 40 folios per hour by some, averages around 24 folios, and a record of 307 words in a minute. Washington reporters and New York’s top law reporting are praised for quality, with typical courts recording 250 to 300 folios daily.
The article portraits Thomas Edison as a wealthy but still industrious inventor. It compares his lavish modern laboratory costing about 200000 dollars yearly with his spartan Menlo Park days. It notes his long hours and commitment, including 48 hour stretches without rest, showing his relentless work ethic.
The daily rations for two ostriches on a California farm include forty pounds of beets for breakfast and a half peck of grain for dinner. They also receive a bite of bean. In Connecticut, two construction trains collided near South Lyme on the New York New Haven and Hartford line, killing three Italians and injuring eight or ten.
Contractor Bradley and his crew work on the wooden water main before reservoir construction. Workers will push the project as rapidly as possible with a large force.
Mr. Smeed the superintendent of bridges conducted a thorough inspection of the Dale Creek bridge and announced repairs estimated at about 15000 dollars. The structure will be enlarged and strengthened with work likely to begin on June 1.
The Chronicle reveals an alleged plan by the Mexican Land and Colonization company and English interests to seize Ensenada, capture naval forces, and set up a provisional government with the aim of annexation to the United States. Meetings in March and April tied to Los Angeles San Diego figures. a Minneapolis treasurer is named as financier.
London telegram states Frank Slavin declines to meet McAuliffe as he has been beaten by Jackson. Slavin will fight the winner of the Sullivan Jackson bout in New York.
Tommy White and Lily Brannan fought forty eight rounds at Pine Station Indiana. White was knocked out after a grueling brawl with both men badly punished and the effort drawing strong crowd interest in Curcaco May 21.
Land Office Cheyenne Wyoming gives notice that Henry O Schiltz has filed for final proof on his homestead claim No 590 for section 2 township 14 north range 69 west. Final proof to be made before Register and Receiver May 31 1959 in Cheyenne Wyoming. Witnesses: John A Apperson Joan R Apperson Rosa Stainger Cheyenne and James J1 O'Neil Silver Crown Wyoming. E P Cuambin, Register.
Land Office at Cheyenne Wyoming notices that Rosa Katsinger and several other settlers filed notices of intention to make final proof for land claims. Proof will be presented before the Register and Receiver in Cheyenne on May 24, 1890. Listing includes lot details and residence and cultivation requirements for the listed tracts in Wyomings Silver Crown area.
A Cheyenne settler filed notice to prove continuous residence and cultivation of land in Cheyenne Wyoming. The filing cites names Joseph King Moses Reeder Charles W Riner and Gideon M Kepler of Cheyenne and lists E P Cametin as register. The notice date appears as June 8 1890 with reference to entry number 67.
Notice of dissolution of the partnership between Sylvester L Moyer and Alonzo Moyer doing business as Moyer Brothers. Sylvester L Moyer assumes all liabilities and collects all debts due to the firm. debts now payable to Sylvester L Moyer. Dated Cheyenne Wyoming April 24, 8yo.
Lan Office Cheyenne Wyoming May 12 1890 announces intention to make final proof before Register and Receiver June 28 1890 in Cheyenne for Henry A Arp Hd No 540 lots 1 2 E 4 NW 1 Sec 30 Tp 13 N R 66 W. Cultivation details and names of witnesses Crittenden Doane McKeever Perry all of Cheyenne Wyoming E P Champlin is the official.
Edward P. Champlin sues Alice G. Champlin in Laramie County Wyoming seeking dissolution of marriage and custody of Cora G. aged twelve. Defendant is non resident of Wyoming and must answer by June 28, 1890. last address listed as Chicago Illinois.
Advertisement seeks women to travel and hire solicitors with a salary of 80 dollars per month. Applicants told to call on H. E. F RauEot at the Methodist parsonage.
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