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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1889
Page
10
Report says Emperor William plans a Paris visit during the exhibition but will travel as a private person and in strict anonymity. The source emphasizes a cautious approach to public appearances.
Mr Avot Surro travels worldwide gathering ideas for a grand public library to be erected in San Francisco. He intends to donate the building and his 200000 volumes to the city.
General Sheridan's monument will be completed prior to the laying of the Grant shaft cornerstone. Mrs. Sheridan chose to erect it herself rather than wait for slow municipal action.
Eisner Porter delivers a centennial address wearing knee breeches and silver-buckled shoes with evening dress. He comes across as a polished after-dinner speaker, handsome and a regular social swell.
M Hewat Rocnefoft Jr who recently killed himself in Algeria was only a few years old but had led a remarkable life. He had been with Oliver Pain in the Soudan and with M de Brazza on the Congo and traveled extensively in South America.
The St Louis Stobe-Democrat notes Montana election returns show no need for a Republican resident and congress to hurry admission as a new state. The piece argues for careful, thoughtful consideration before any rush to statehood.
Joan Wanamaker distributed a semi annual dividend of 44182 to eligible workers on his Philadelphia house operation. The yearly dividend totaled 104000 in profits. It is uncertain if the Washington establishment will follow the same profit sharing plan.
Fanny Davenport remarries while Mrs Langtry contemplates retirement. Robson and Crane dissolve part of their partnership. Edwin Booth recovers from a serious illness. Other eminent actors and actresses endure unusual fortunetides as the Ninranic stage leans on the single steady figure, Hon Bill Cody.
Sullivan prepares for his fight with Kilrain in Belfast New York and indicates he plans to retire after the match. He commits to peak condition and best personal care, though he has not fixed future plans beyond the bout.
A visitor praised Washington’s Agriculture Secretary for his practical good sense and humor. Rush replied that the secretary is the cabinet’s ornamental tail, mainly there to keep flies off other members, highlighting his wit and public appeal.
A string of quick notes mention Russell B Harrison editing a Montana paper and desiring control of a Wyoming paper. Squire Cleveland gets a new office sign. Various lines tout legal services and rentals. Albert Bierstadt paints a sign. Governor Hl comments on crops and city life. Gossip suggests engagements and contrasts Albany with the White House.
Mr. Bartlett argues the crucial question before the constitutional convention delegates is whether iron ore from the Hartville district can be smelted using coal from southern or central Wyoming. He says proving successful reduction with our coal would benefit the western country.
The Laramie Boomerang profiles John W Meldrum Wyoming’s new secretary born September 17 1845 in Caledonia New York. Early service in the Civil War and career as master mechanic clerk and county official precede his steady rise to territorial secretary amid broad support and little opposition.
The Denver Republican reports a pamphlet titled Resources of Wyoming issued by Secretary of the Territory 5 D Shannon under territorial authority. It describes soil climate production and development plus vacant lands mining laws and county descriptions with maps and illustrations to attract eastern immigration and clarify Wyoming’s assets.
Mr. Shannon’s work is praised and the text urges targeted distribution in Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, and northern Illinois. It argues immigrants originate locally, and that Deere should push Nebraskans and town residents toward Wyoming, while New Yorkers see Wyoming as distant. The memo frames migration as nearer regions rather than faraway places.
Delegates at the board of trade heard Delegate Carey call real estate men to cooperate in building industries and developing national resources. He framed this alliance as the true basis of prosperity and rising property values.
The article notes broad support for statehood with no sectional divisions. Four counties have acted unanimously and most others, possibly Fremont, will adopt resolutions by month end. The Sun predicts a convention will be requested under the Senate bill.
The piece urges nonpartisan selection for a territorial convention to draft a state constitution. It argues against campaign finance, favors electing the best men, and warns against partisan division. It stresses unity to secure the enabling act from Congress and cautions repeating Dakota’s past partisan missteps.
A leadership item hints that the Cheyenne and Northern railroad extension may begin this summer. The piece questions timing, contractors, and authority, urging confirmation while praising Union Pacific for prudence and possible action.
A Denver News note describes a compact pamphlet titled Wyoming Resources outlining coal, iron, oil, timber, agricultural and mineral wealth of the territory. It notes a colored regional map and Alaska style prospects, urging statehood to accelerate development and future prosperity in the Rocky Mountain region.
Snyder has forwarded his resignation to Washington. Three prominent citizens are named as willing to serve the government in his place W M Mass Dall Cowhick and Dr Dhunt.
The document outlines first and second lease divisions for agricultural and grazing lands, with rents based on a percentage of the board determined annual rental, and references a form of application to be submitted to the County Board of Commissioners. It notes January 1, 19th century timing and requires applicant details and signatures.
The document requests land purpose, occupancy, improvements, timber, irrigation, running water, hay land, and section diagrams. It notes possible appraisers, deposit of twenty dollars, conditions for refund or forfeiture, and procedures for publicity, filing, and leasing rules by county commissioners. It outlines timelines, publication duties, and penalties for possessory rights but stresses lease as rental value determination.
Notary public and county boards establish that rental value shall be five percent of land value. Occupants have first right to lease at that rate, with priority among co residents. If disputes arise a disinterested board settles rights, with final arbitrations filed with the county clerk. Unleased land may be leveled with unclaimed lands. those who fail to lease face eviction and rental collection for a full year. If multiple applicants exist, lands lease to the highest bidder after notice, with public leasing on the first Tuesday of the following month at noon.
Captain Comiskey predicts Boston will win the league pennant over New York and doubts the Browns or American Association title. He praises Rad urne Sawders Clarkson Madden infield strength and Duffee Fuller Robinson Latham Tip, noting St Louis may host early World Series games. Sport notes cover Clarkson pitching, St Joseph dollar cheers, Ward’s writing, and Proctor Knott prospects.
A string of vignettes on society women pursuing theater and urban pleasures. A dowdy cross eyed man flirts with an actress while a bald man watches. A town visitor recounts a refined chorus girl moving toward respectable work, but debt forces a compromised arrangement ending with a threatening note.
A Leisure Hour piece calls Wallenstein the most dramatic silent man of the Thirty Years War. The commander kept strict silence, forbidding noise in his camps and even executing officers for minor disturbances. His palace rooms welcomed phantoms of quiet as sentinels guarded stillness.
Report notes the latest slang term ramejam as the phrase gains use in speech and social media. It describes a demanding rule requiring absolute compliance and uninterrupted progression of actions.
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