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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1889
Page
10
A garbled page from The Weekly Sun contains political maxims and opinions by figures such as Mrs. Abby H. Price and Asa Mahon. It discusses government rationality, equality of women, tripartite covenants, and local Montana officials amid a noted Supreme Court contest.
Wyomine states it will cooperate with New Mexico and Idaho but refuses an entangling alliance that could jeopardize its chances of admission.
Senator Sherman signals backing for silver legislation, boosting advocates and prospects for an upcoming measure.
The official Iowa election returns indicate the entire Republican ticket is elected except the governor candidate. The Democratic press had boasted a sweep in Iowa.
The Western Union telegraph monopoly blasts the rates ordered by Postmaster General Wanamaker. Public sentiment sides with Jay Gould as he faces what is described as confiscation of his property.
The structure cost 1 300 000 dollars with France backing 300 000. The elevator could generate about 750 dollars per hour, potentially earning 5 000 dollars daily if run near capacity. M Eiffel already gains unmatched publicity for stockholders.
A distressed editorial laments waning interest in funding the world’s fair for New York’s millionaires. It shifts from sentiment to hard facts and asks if the public cares to contribute. The piece suggests many are indifferent and urges action to allow others who want it to proceed.
Titk Sioux City Forrand, a prominent Iowa Republican, declares the prohibition experiment a political failure and urges the Republican Party of Iowa to reexamine its stance and renew vigor within the party.
The speaker asserts Republicans cannot win Georgia while st. John is honored as patron saint and calls for repeal of prohibitory laws by Republican votes. Judge Reed, a Republican turned prohibitionist, believes anti-prohibition counties’ GOP reps could justify voting for repeal.
A Denver Republican editorial argues Wyoming should pursue statehood independently of Idaho and New Mexico. It endorses Wyoming’s unified constitutional support, warns against New Mexico Democrats blocking admission, and cites a World cartoon mocking Chicago’s size compared to New York and St Louis.
The piece condemns internal quarrels at the W C T U convention in Chicago. It cites an attack on Vice President Morton over leasing a Washington building to a boniface planning liquor service, calling it fanaticism. It notes delegates were guests of licensed hotels and references St John’s presence as context.
The Westbound train departure forced Titus to press at 1 30 a.m causing telegrams to be omitted. The Union Pacific schedule change will allow full Associated Press coverage. The Sun’s western readers will not receive the very early edition but all readers will get the telegraphic news.
An era of national conventions sees diverse groups including farmers laborers prohibitionists silver advocates veterans colored citizens churches manufacturers and athletes forming combinations and disseminating through wires reports praising meeting objects and aims.
Editorial notes discuss political reform at Chicago conventions, press privileges, and secret societies. It notes endowments for Chicago public libraries, plans for a world congress of nations, and the Burlington railroad push to Buffalo with spring frost conditions. It mentions New Mexico, Ellis and Ferguson, and various local county references.
Union Pacific stock rose to 6514 as a machine to make railroad ties shows promise. Burlington plans to begin operations next Monday at Newcastle. Wyoming coal will ship east to Aurora Illinois. Nat Goodwin punched an Englishman in Memphis after comments about his wife.
Land Commissioner Goff orders dismissal of Benton as party and a new hearing to determine defendant rights and U S interests in Benton vs Swan Land and Cattle. Swan may rebut, cross examine, and prove character of the land while government preserves its right to judgment.
Mrs Euwen Fostex and her associates gain strong backing as they organize a new temperance society.
Kentucky workmen declare they will prevent convicts from being employed as railroad builders in the state. The move aims to curb convict labor in major infrastructure projects and protect local workers.
Testimony in Utah courts suggests strained relations between Mormons and the government, implying unsettled sentiment toward official authority. The record highlights public friction and questions about loyalty amid local governance.
German unions in New York continue a pool beer boycott fining members who drink it and confront unions meeting in halls where pool beer is sold in a bid to curb the practice.
A Chicago trial looms as the Cronin jury is taken for recreation to the opera house, a trip described as a wearisome task amid the ongoing proceedings.
Robert Bonneer cherishes horses and spares no expense to own the fastest trotting steeds, never riding another man’s team and pursuing the thrill of speed in harness racing.
The small Republican majority in the Iowa legislature may hinder Senator Allison's reelection. The public would be disappointed if such a useful statesman were retired from service.
The Sioux land opening awaits congressional action on the commission report due to two contradictory acts. With Iowa now a close state, Allison has a strong chance for the presidential nomination, and Iowa’s support was once seen as unnecessary for a Republican nominee.
Turban-American travelers have come back to Washington following a forty two day excursion through the east north and a small western segment. The International congress will likely resume soon and stay in session for about a month before concluding and then visit the south.
Citizen Train called Athens a backwoods town where a man cannot drink or be shaved on Sunday without sneaking, and described Trarvard as only a primary school for poor football players. The writer asserts Train is perfectly sane despite the jab.
In Cheyenne Wyoming Territory the governor urges Thanksgiving and prayer on a designated Friday. Citizens are asked to abstain from work and attend worship to give thanks for the year’s blessings. The proclamation is signed by Francis K K Worwick and Secretary Jones Wy Murvan. The text notes rental payments for capitol quarters and mentions funds returning to the treasury.
Bradley’s crew rapidly builds shop foundations as brick shipments begin in Denver and stone cars keep arriving. Thomas Nichols, new superintendent for Smith Gillette Co., discusses labor needs and directs orders from Kansas City and Denver while J C Munroe notes no official orders for immediate new shops have been received.
Judge Lon Devanter presided as four indicted defendants faced arraignment. Nathaniel Hake and John Berchwingle were charged with stock larceny, John Drew with grand larceny of money and goods, and Barry Carpenter with larceny. Drew pled guilty and was remanded for sentencing while the others pled not guilty and were held for trial. The trial of Jake and Borehwingle is set for the tenth.
The counsel demanded a separate trial for each defendant, and the court was obliged to allow it under the statute. The upcoming trial will raise important legal questions about the arrest method, the locality of the alleged thefts, and the court's jurisdiction.
The canvassing board comprising County Clerk Fredendall and Justices Lee and Hart completed the official canvass of county votes yesterday. Elections were held in all precincts except Hartville and Hauphoff, with thirty-one precincts represented. The tabulated results follow.
Notice fixes that Peter Goldsmith of Little Bear Wyo has filed for final proof on land described as N1 of N5 Section 14 Township North Range West. The proof will be before the Register and Receiver at Cheyenne Wyo on December 1 1850. Witnesses named: Albert Bristol Issac N Bard John J Underwood Fred J LaPash. EF F Champls Regiter.
Land Office at Cheyenne announces Phillip J. Yoder of Wyoming applies for final proof to support his claim. He will appear before the Register and Receiver on December 20, 1880, at Cheyenne Wyoming. Witnesses: James Chiffen James Church Charles Rugg Henry Yoder all of Thllitime Utah. Champlin, Registra.
Land Office at Cheyenne Wyoming announces that the named settlers will prove their continuous residence and cultivation for their claims. The proofs will be before the United States examiner and receiver on November 21st at the Cheyenne office. Witnesses listed include William J. Garland and others from Pine Bluff Wyoming.
Desert Land final proof notice for Arthur Gardinier of Cheyenne Laramie county Wyoming to prove irrigation and reclamation on desert land claim No. for section in township 20 north range 61 west before the Cheyenne Wyoming receiver on a Saturday in November. Witnesses Alexander J. Perry Caleb M La Grange Demerit EK Brown and Walter Brown of Goshen Wyoming. K P Camrin, Register.
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