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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1889
Page
2
The column quotes voices on rational government, telegraph systems, and political fairness. It includes remarks by Mrs. Abby H. Price and Asa Mahon, debating woman’s equality and party politics. A note mentions Silver Bow County Montana with two district judges and two sheriffs and a pending supreme court decision.
Wyomine states willingness to cooperate with New Mexico and Idaho but refuses any entangling alliance that could jeopardize its chances of admission.
Senator Sherman nears support for legislation in favor of silver, boosting advocates of the cause with renewed encouragement.
Official Iowa returns show the entire Republican ticket elected except the governor. The Democratic crowing over victories had led some to think Iowa would go Democratic, but the results contradicted that belief.
The Western Union monopoly denounces Wanamaker's telegraph rate orders. The piece expresses sympathy for Jay Gould and condemns what it calls confiscation of his property, urging support for the financier amid the controversy.
France backed the project with 300000 dollars while total costs reached 1300000 dollars. The elevator could earn about 750 dollars per hour at near maximum use, potentially yielding around 5000 dollars daily. M. Eiffel gains superb publicity for his stockholders with this venture.
The piece laments weak public interest in subscribing to the world's fair fund and shifts from sentiment to the hard facts. It asks if the people care to have the fair, noting apparent indifference. The writers urge action to let others proceed who wish to fund the venture.
Titk Sioux City Forrand, a leading Iowa Republican, declares the prohibition experiment a political failure and calls the Iowa GOP to rethink its stance and regain momentum. The Four
The article notes that Republicans cannot win Kansas while Saint John is honored and favor repealing prohibitory laws by Republican votes. Judge Reed, a Republican turned prohibitionist, says anti prohibition counties’ Republican representatives could justify repeal votes.
A Wyoming push urges going it alone to seek statehood, arguing New Mexico and Idaho face opposition and that Wyoming can unite its voters behind a clean ratification. The piece cautions against New Mexico Democrats blocking admission and notes a Sunday World cartoon poking fun at Chicago’s size in a world’s fair pose.
A sharp clash hit True temperance reform during the W C T U session in Chicago. An attack on Vice President Morton over leasing a Washington building to a boniface who plans to serve liquor shows fanaticism run mad, while delegates themselves were guests of licensed hotels. The presence of St John at the convention is cited as a likely cause.
The westbound train disruption forced Titus to rush to press at 1 30 a.m. leading to omitted telegrams. The Union Pacific schedule change will allow full Associated Press coverage. The Sun’s western readers will not receive the earliest edition but will receive updated telegraphic news.
The passage notes that farmers laborers prohibitionists silverites reformers veterans and diverse groups across industries are forming coalitions. They send reports of meetings by wire extolling their objects and purposes, reflecting a broad national mobilization.
A collage of editorials notes covering remarks by Segur and Halstead, cattle shipments to Germany, and political reforms. Reports on Burns and notables from Chicago to Sacramento, including library endowments, the World’s Fair, and railway plans toward Buffalo. Mentions public opinion, press privileges, and Masonry.
Union Pacific stock rose to 6514 yesterday as a Burlington schedule aims to start operations at Newcastle next Monday. Wyoming coal shipments are planned to reach as far east as Aurora Illinois. Nat Goodwin punched an English man in Memphis after a discussion about inappropriate topics in front of his wife.
Land Commissioner Goff orders a dismissal of Benton as a party and a re hearing to resolve the Swan Land and Cattle case. The government remains a party in interest and may introduce evidence, cross examine witnesses, and defend the United States rights, with final decision to Washington after new proceedings.
Mrs Euwen Fostex and her associates organize a temperance society receiving strong local backing as they push for reform and community improvement through sobriety and civic virtue.
Kentucky workingmen announce plans to prevent convicts from employed on railroad construction within the state, aiming to safeguard jobs for free laborers and curb convict exploitation.
Testimony in Utah courts suggests Mormon groups hold tense views toward government authority. The record notes mistrust and friction between church members and state officials, indicating ongoing political strains within the community.
New York unions continue a boycott targeting pool beer sales and fine members who drink it. They also oppose unions gathering in halls where pool beer is sold, signaling ongoing labor friction and enforcement efforts within the German community.
TuHar describes transporting the Cronin jury to the opera house for recreation while noting the Chicago trial progress is wearisome and wearying. The remark underscores public fatigue with the ongoing case in Chicago Court.
Robert BonNeER seeks top trotting performance by investing heavily in speed. He rebels at sharing another owner’s horse and aims to own the fastest overall, risking large sums to secure supremacy in the trot.
The small republican majority in Iowa's legislature may hinder Senator Allison's bid for another term. The public would be disappointed to see such a useful statesman retire from public service.
The Sioux reservation opening is stalled by contradictory wording in two last session acts. Congress must act on the Sioux commission report before settlement can begin. Iowa's status as a close state increases Allison's chances for the presidential nomination, making a candidate from Iowa seem unnecessary while the state is reliably Republican.
A group of Turban-American travelers completed a forty two day excursion through the east, north and a portion of the west and have now returned to Washington. The International congress plans to resume sessions soon and may stay for about a month before likely touring the southern states.
Citizen Train calls Athens a backwoods town where drinking or shaving on Sunday requires a sneak, and says Trarvard is only a poor primary school for football players. He insists his claims prove he is perfectly sane to skeptics.
In Cheyenne Wyoming on a November date, Governor Francis K. Warkiek proclaims Thanksgiving and prayer day for all territory residents. People are urged to abstain from work and attend worship, giving thanks for past year blessings. Secretary Jones Wy Murvan notes rental costs for capitol quarters were covered by the contingent appropriation.
Bradley finishes the shop switch as brick shipments begin in Denver. Stone loads arrive constantly while Thomas Nichols, new superintendent for Smith Gillette Co., pushes rapid foundation work. Stone masons are scarce and extra labor is sought from Kansas City and Denver. J C Munroe says no immediate orders exist for new shop construction.
At district court Judge Lon Devanter set trials for several indicted defendants. Nathaniel Hake and John Berchwingle, noted rustlers, face stock larceny charges. John Drew pleads guilty to grand larceny of money and items. Barry Carpenter charged with larceny. Drew remanded for sentence while the others plead not guilty and await trial. Jake and Borehwingle have a trial set for the tenth.
Counsel for the defendants demanded separate trials for each count, a move the court was obliged to permit under the statute. The forthcoming trial is expected to raise important legal questions about arrest procedures, the locality of the alleged thefts, and the court’s jurisdiction.
The canvassing board led by County Clerk Fredendall and Justices Lee of this city and B. A. Hart of Fort Laramie completed the official canvass of county votes after yesterday's election. Elections ran in thirty one precincts with Hartville and Hauphoff not voting. Detailed results are tabulated.
Land Office at Cheyenne dated November 7 1850 fixes that Peter Goldsmith Little Bear Wyoming intends to make final proof for the N half of the N half of Section 14 Township North Range West before the Register and Receiver at Cheyenne Wyoming on the day of December 1850. Witnesses named to prove continuous residence and cultivation are Albert Bristol Isaac N Bard John J Underwood and Fred J LaPash all of Wyoming locations listed. EF P Champlis Register.
The Land Office at Cheyenne Wyoming on November 7 1880 gives notice that Phillip J Yoder has filed for final proof to support his claim for the SEquarter SEquarter and other portions in section 11 12 township 19 north range west, with witnesses James Chiffen James Church Charles Rugg Henry Yoder all residing in Utah, proof to be made December 20 1880 before the Register and Receiver at Cheyenne Wyoming Champlin Registrar.
Det 10 14a Cheyenne Wyoming notices that settlers Garland Gaine Way William J Garland and others will present final proof to establish continuous residence and cultivation before the register at Cheyenne on November 2. Witnesses include William Ruttledge Charles Grow Walter Klehhorn and Stillman A Pierce all of Pine Bluffs Wyoming.
Arthur Gardinier of Cheyenne Wyoming files desert land final proof for land claim No. aie in section Mein township 20 north range 61 west. Before the registered receiver at Cheyenne Wyoming on Saturday act any of November. Witnesses: Alexander J. Perry Caleb M La Grange Demerit EK Brown Walter Brown all of Goshen Wyoming. K P Camrin, Manager.
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