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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1889
Page
12
A dramatic one day gain lifts Union Pacific shares by 69 percent drawing attention from investors. Telegraph clerks in Russia face restrictions on marrying outside their profession. Wastux Grosx plans to inaugurate statehood tomorrow with a ceremonial best bib and tucker. Wrote promises no entangling alliances as it pursues statehood.
Report notes French laborers endure eleven to twelve hour workdays with only a half day off on Sundays, reflecting intense schedules and limited rest amid industrial activity.
The type founders plan a trust and anticipate an industry advance in a few weeks. Mrs. Foster receives strong support from Iowa WCTU branches as union pacific lines plan joint use of the Burlington depot in Lincoln starting today. Tuk Memphis switchmen push for pay rise to 2.50 and 2.75 for right hands. In Colorado mavericks are sold to fund schools and the scheme appears effective there.
The fast mail train runs without regard to passenger traffic marking the first time the railway post office controlled the San Francisco to Ogden route.
An era defining shift unfolds as Brazil establishes a republic in a single day with no bloodshed. Observers hail the achievement as a remarkable, peaceful political transformation amid a modern era of dramatic change.
Readers are urged to note ex President Hayes's comments on the jury system delivered yesterday in Nashville. The objections he repeats were raised before but with renewed force.
The Landers Mountaineer reports Samoan F. Montgomery is charged with killing young B. F. Fordham. The paper notes probabilities he committed a deliberate cold blooded murder and that he may have stolen the goods himself.
The New York Aera d sent a rep to beat Nellie Bly around the world while Cosmopolitan starts a young woman westward with fifteen minutes notice. Nellie promises seventy two days for the journey. Governor Warren’s report to the Interior secretary will serve as an immigration document and a reference for territory residents. A map will accompany the report upon release.
The railroad publicizes a Denver to Cheyenne special train for rapid delivery of Republican papers. It plans to drop dailies at Rawlins and Rock Springs for breakfast the day of publication, though Rock Springs lies 250 miles from Laramie and delays seem unlikely.
The recent Union Pacific reforms raise Mr. Domax to a top role overseeing passenger services. This reshaping prioritizes streamlined schedules and improved traveler experience across key routes.
The Sun prints Groff’s timber letter urging favorable law interpretation and noting the office’s wish to aid bona fide settlers in perfecting claims. It cautions Congress may need to amend the statute and that no action is recommended against settlers lacking sufficient timber on claim lands.
Evanston seeks a street railway to link with Army and Red Canon five miles away. Since the Sweetwater lynching, fourteen reputed thieves and rustlers have left the area. Timbuctoo grows fast in an oil district with 25 lots sold at 200 each. the town covers 280 acres and hosts the Nebraska and Colorado oil company. Tombstones mark Massacre Hill remains dating to the Fetterman battle of December 21, 1867, moved recently from Piney to Custer battlefield.
The article notes Brazil's shift to a republican system following the deposition of Emperor Pedro II. It describes Brazil’s French influence, Catholic uniformity, and a cautious ruling class wary of US liberties and commercial ties. It mentions Secretary Blane promoting US manufacturing heft and Brazil's absence from Pan American discussions amid the changes.
The text notes newspapers in the country accepted the early Brazilian news and the republic’s establishment, framing the peaceful transition as evidence that the people were ready for change.
The piece argues Cheyenne needs at least 100 new dwellings and 300 skilled workers will bring families, increasing demand for long term homes. It forecasts wages from 3 to 5 dollars daily and warns temporary lodging would drain money away. Proposes 15 to 25 dollar per month cottages ready by February or March.
The Mountaineer cites Republican council forced a slate of Republican officeholders while Governor Moonlight faced rejection of initial nominations for auditor and attorney general. The piece argues Democrats were sidelined, despite party tensions and minimal Democratic presence on the council.
Readers in Wyoming appreciate the complimentary notices published in the newspaper. The short notes praise local correspondents and offer positive remarks about community announcements.
The Eastern press reports on statehood developments while Omar papers are replaced by Denver dailies. Germany’s interests in Brazil may suffer from the recent setback in the market.
The liberals of Salt Lake are straining every nerve to defeat the Mormons at the next election.
Union Pacific stock climbs to 7058, marking a multiyear peak as investors push shares higher amid market gains. The rise signals renewed confidence in the railroad giant's outlook and broader transportation sector momentum.
The Denver Mews of yesterday ran four columns focused on Wyoming and contained alleged representations of Governor Warren, Mayor Riner and Postmaster Masi.
The Mountaineer objects to removing democrats holding office under Carrison, preferring to publish land notices it receives from the Evanston land office.
Jere Davis argues in Belford's Magazine that protectionist policy is unconstitutional, presenting a defense of the Democratic party stance on tariffs.
SuuGGerR Sullivan and Peter Jackson, the Australian negro, are slated for a probable meeting in the prize ring. Public sentiment grows that a first class thrashing would greatly benefit Sullivan.
Governor F. E. Warren writes General Brooks urging transfer of Fort Laramie records to the Wyoming capital upon post abandonment. He cites strong reasons for the move.
The Wyoming territory names Grover a fourth class post office and appoints Thurman as postmaster. The pair failed to catch on in 1888 but appear to be gaining traction in the current year.
An amusing tale from Delaware county recalls a man who received a horning after marrying within a month of his wife's death. He told serenaders he saw no good taste in lingering at a man's house so soon after a funeral.
The New York Herald notes Governor Hill is swept by presidential fever and quotes history saying nominations are capricious and that chasing the nomination often leads to disappointment and failure. The piece casts political longing as a harsh test of fortune.
John F E McGrath, a chief in the Alaska survey expedition, reports from August and August 21 letters about Yukon progress, rich moose, flood-damaged mining sites, and frontier life. Miners trade favors, some wage wages high yet work scarce, while British holdings near the U S line are referenced.
An official states Union Pacific and Denver Texas Fort Worth roads have consolidated signaling anticipatory steps, while another informed source says papers were signed in New York on Wednesday. The agreement surpasses a traffic deal and implies full control of the Fort Worth road, with details being prepared in New York for release later.
Fremont and Albany county treasurers warn warrants likely won t be paid for about eighteen months. The Sun suggests counties issue negotiable bonds under a recent statute to redeem indebtedness and save on interest by selling bonds at par with six percent interest.
At the next session the legislature will handle heavy business including curtailing county and territorial expenses irrigation questions stock laws ballot reforms fair taxation including coal and minerals public expenditure limits and statehood issues with attention to broader fiscal and governance changes.
Peter Koch testifies Kunze met Coughlin in the Triangle as they hunted dynamite authors to blame for Lynch's distillery explosion. James Highland and Jeremiah drink two sherries and share a cigar with O'Sullivan near Carlson cottage on May 5 to counter Nehman’s claim of that night.
The National Grange elected officers today in Sacramento. Named are J. H. Brigham of Ohio as master, Hiram Hawkins of Alabama as overseer, Mortimer Whitehead of Texas as chaplain, E. W. Davis of California as steward, F. M. Dowell of New York as assistant steward, John T. Rimble of Washington as secretary, A. E. Page of Missouri as gatekeeper.
Constantinople reports Moussa Bey the Kurdiah chief accused of outrages on Christians to Armenia is imprisoned. His trial is scheduled for November 23.
The National American congress met at noon with Secretary Blaine presiding. Brazilian delegates were the only notable absentees. The session devoted to organizational business adjourned until Wednesday.
A man named Engel from Chicago killed Hath a hotel waitress and then shot himself this noon. He cited the woman’s refusal to marry him as the alleged motive.
Conductors and drivers on Deacon Richardson’s four Brooklyn roads went on strike this morning amid long simmering grievances. Workers complain of harsh, restrictive duties and unexplained discharges. Eight men were discharged last week and not reinstated, prompting the walkout with no reported disturbances yet.
In Minneapolis on November 19 the Collom forgery trial jury, after 71 hours deliberation, failed to reach a verdict and was discharged. Early ballots showed eight for acquittal and four for conviction. The court will decide future steps. A letter suggested an offer to sway one juror, sent to defendant John Blaisdell. the prosecutor acknowledged awareness but provided no explanation.
Sergeant Oliver Tims of the Thirtieth precinct claims one in five New York police officers is socialist or anarchist in an interview cited by Volks Zeitung. The Herald favors an investigation by the police board as Inspector Byrnes orders inquiry.
Nov 19 reports describe Schuylkill River flooding in Reading and adjacent streets flooded with cellars inundated. Extxtox Maryland and Newport Pennsylvania note rising streams, flooded streets, and bridges washed away. Northern Central railroad bridges endangered, Elmira and Hornellsville train service disrupted as Canistro river rises near Canistro. Long Branch pier and New Jersey coast bulkheads damaged.
Secretary Windom today decided that all monies shipped by the treasury department are government monies and must be carried by express companies at government rates. The ruling addresses the transfer of funds to national banks from treasury deposits and is favorably viewed by bankers.
Smokeless powder inventor Captain Ellsworth of Hartford Connecticut is in Wastuncron to urge the government to test the powder for possible purchase. He says he sold the German agent exclusive rights for all countries except the United States Mexico and Central America.
In Bismarck on November 19 the legislature organized by the Republican caucus slate and adjourned to caucus for the United States senator position. G A Merce was chosen for one of the senators. second-place ballots showed M Johnson 26, P J McCumber 14, N G Ordway 10.
Washington reports President appoints Willis Sweet of Idaho as an associate justice of Idaho's supreme court. The decision announced today follows previous service and signals ongoing legal leadership from Idaho in the western judiciary.
A papal delegate denies a recent statement that Rome plans to ban Freemasons and other secret societies. The remark attributed to Monsignor So toll is disputed and no official action confirmed.
The investigation into Mormon obligation continued before Judge Anderson. The defense submitted numerous documents to argue the church remained loyal and not disloyal.
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