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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1889
Page
10
In Washington territory a constitutional clause on woman suffrage will go to voters on October 2. Supporters fear defeat while discussions on subscription rates appear alongside.
In a frontier period debate, the bill of rights within the state constitution affirms libel defenses by truth and praises a free press. Wyoming taxes coal interests lightly while funding a coal inspector and mining boards, and even subsidizes industry with 3950 dollars annually from other taxpayers. The piece also criticizes Colorado officials as corrupt and notes alleged county fees and legislative graft in Arapahoe County. The author remarks on regional troubles and calls for accountability.
Wyoming produced one and a half million tons of coal last year valued at three million dollars at the mines. The coal industry contributed 1,250 to the territorial treasury, paying 1 percent of taxes, while the livestock sector supplied 32 percent of public funds.
The New York Times correspondent reports Warren spoke with respect to Peck and never questioned his integrity. It notes Warren’s private opinions are not aired publicly, contrasting his measured stance with critics who pursue him.
The Commonwealth, a weekly started in Jackson Mississippi by Edgars and Wilson, impresses with enterprise and strong editing. The paper aims for wide southern circulation with a one dollar per year subscription. Mr Wilson’s Western experience is evident in its columns.
The convention yesterday voiced strong sentiment to keep the university capitol and other territorial institutions in their current locations for ten years. Final action was not taken but a vote by the people would determine changes after legislative authorization.
The passage argues delaying certain matters for ten years to allow the young state to establish foundations. It suggests that legislation affecting the state’s youth should be postponed until statehood is solidified, enabling the public to act more intelligently after the decade.
The New York Times dispatches from Wyoming, led by E. G. D., attack Gov Warren but admit few grounds for corruption in the territory. Dunnell praises Wyoming and Warren’s conduct while noting Warren’s business interests and senatorial ambitions. Warren denies seeking office and prefers to stay in the territory.
The convention has reached the end of the list and must take final action on measures from the committee of the whole. Three sessions daily this week have processed much business and, if not completed by Saturday, may extend to Monday.
A selection of Wyoming constitutional limits shows distrust of legislators. Provisions include bribery solicitation penalties, session length caps, procurement by lowest bidder, no state credit for railroads, compelled testimony in bribery cases, and disclosure of personal interest by lawmakers.
The Tue Laramie Boomerang continues to publish several dispatches without credit to Cheyenne papers while its editor touts honesty. The practice raises questions about attribution and journalistic ethics in the issue.
Northern city streets are being improved by filling low spots with dirt excavated from Capitol Avenue. The project is low cost and aims to properly grade the thoroughfare to the Capitol, enhancing access and drainage.
The constitution and address to the people of Wyoming will be printed as a pamphlet of forty eight pages for circulation. The convention plans to issue many copies so citizens may decide whether to adopt the document.
Since centralized repair shops the cost has dropped by forty percent compared with the old system. The Union Pacific shops at Cheyenne are planning similar reforms to those implemented by the Chicago and Northwestern.
A probe reveals bonds valued at over $300,000 ordered destroyed were stolen from the state treasury and sold on the market. The fraud appears to involve government records and now affects innocent parties as the case unfolds.
The piece argues servant girls decline as women move to stores factories and offices from kitchen work. It attributes the shift to better treatment and respect in workplaces, despite lower pay compared with average home wages.
The convention satisfactorily adjusted the tax difference on coal and mineral outputs by directing the legislature to levy a tax without fixing the percentage. The Sun approves this equitable revenue method and urges avoiding unnecessary legislative restrictions.
The constitution will pass to the revision committee and be prepared for member signatures by next Monday, advancing the document toward completion.
The text notes that no panty lines were drawn during the convention yet political bias appears in places, especially in the apportionment. The statement suggests bias influenced by session dynamics and seating decisions.
The article discusses a constitutional clause on employment for public works not prohibiting those who have declared intent to become citizens from work. It notes the target is Chirfamen and clarifies eligibility for employment under the clause.
The Leader supports the Laramie Boomer and correspondent Mr Chaplin amid public concern over an alleged alliance for offensive and defensive aims. The public understands the nature of the partnership and is not misled.
The piece argues the annual cost of the proposed state government would be 50000 dollars beyond current citizen payments for territorial government. It claims county expense savings would offset this difference.
The text argues a sixty day legislature would be sufficient, a ninety day session costs about $20 000 more than a sixty day one, and that saving $20 000 could fund a normal school. It urges keeping expenses down for the new state.
The supreme court disposed of forty seven cases in eight and a half years. If a separate Wyoming court existed these cases would cost $1,600 each. Projected costs for a doubling of work over five years would bring each case to about $1,000.
An editorial in the Times Democrat discusses linking Union Pacific to New Orleans through the Denver Fort Worth Texas and Red River Sabine and Western lines. It notes a water route advantage and cites General Dodge as a key figure linked to the Denver and Fort Worth railroad and as a director of Union Pacific.
Proponents argue statehood hinges on avoiding increased expenses. They note $800,000 in annual tax collection, with $600,000 enough to fund state and county government and schools. They urge a lean ten year plan with a modern legislature, executive, and judiciary at about $26,000 yearly. Economy should guide the constitutional convention.
At 1 am the Latin Rand powder mill in Creysona three miles below Porrsville blew up. Killed: William Griscom Samuel Stules and Henry Reed. Several workers injured. Windows shattered in Cressona and the blast concussion felt in the city.
Louisville report says at the American Humane association meeting a resolution urged state and local societies to seek laws making it a penal offense to dehorn cattle dock horse tails and shoot live birds from traps.
A fragment notes legal blanks are offered for sale at the Isufice office supply outlet. The unreadable clipping suggests catalog items and pricing but provides no complete details.
The commission report favors a site fifteen miles from Seattle and thirty from Tacoma, noting access to labor and supplies from both cities. It details prearranged land offers to curb price surges and estimates fair compensation if the government buys within a year ending March 31, 1890.
The 27 September dispatches report the US president traveling to Washington from Deer Park Maryland Cresco Iowa reports twenty two buildings burned with losses around one hundred thousand dollars in New York the cigar makers union revising its constitution in Braddock Pa John H Quinn who murdered his wife at Alton yesterday died by suicide in Smithport jail Lennox London socialist John Williams arrested for intimidating workers Rotterdam strikers dispersed by police in Rotter dam bodies of strikers found in New Gretna transatlantic news Burk former New Jersey State Treasurer now in London says he will sail for New York Saturday Tommy Danforth of New York and Joe Soto of Los Angeles fought for six hundred fifty dollar purse Soto won by knockout in the fifty fifth round in Los Angeles Cal.
Curcaco Sept 27 The coroner began an inquest into deaths from the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific wreck at South Englewood. Fireman Lacloche testified Simaphone was not struck until the freight train was near the passenger car and TWombly was sober. Brakeman Witted said Simaphone hit the car from half a mile away and he set brakes under orders. The watchman testified the Simaphone light flashed before the passenger train stopped.
Loxpox dated Sept 27 reports ex-Treasurer Burke of Louisiana prepared to depart for America tomorrow. He declined full bond details but asserts his conduct in office was proper and will repay any state debt if owed, while offering to clear any alleged indebtedness.
WasutINGros Sept 27 F L Raworth of Faro Dak filed complaint with the Interstate Commerce Commission against several railroads including the Northern Pacific Union Pacific Southern Pacific and the Oregon Railway and Navigation Company alleging discrimination in sugar rates from the Pacific coast to Fargo versus St Paul.
Chicago market notes 10 000 cattle receipts with slow trading. Common cattle decline while quality beef ranges from 4 50 to 4 80 per unit. Steers 3 00 to 4 30. stockers and feeders 1 90 to 3 09. Texas cattle 1 50 to 3 00. western cattle around 2.00. Sheep receipts 7 000 natives trading around 4 60 to 3 50 with mixed gains and losses.
Geo gebic stage robber Reimund Holz hay known as Black Bart escaped from the county jail with several other prisoners this morning. He was held on charges of robbing the Geogebic stage and killing an occupant. Sheriff alert issued to nab him and bloodhounds were sent toward the trail.
Avian Georgia Sept 27 authorities arrest the principals and seconds in the Calhoun Williamson dueling case. Governor Gordon granted a requisition. the two principals face transfer to Alabama for trial. Penalty ranges from one to ten years in the penitentiary.
Gen. O O Howard delivered a rousing peroration in Cincinnati on September 27 as veterans of the Army of Tennessee began their homeward march. The banquet stretched into the night with Howard urging unity and vigor amid postwar challenges. An effigy scene at the event drew attention as a controversial display regarding the postmaster.
Speaker asserts that official status does not soften law or crime and warns that protecting a United States postmaster in Georgia is as essential as shielding a respected United States judge in California. Tumultuous applause follows.
Reports from Wyandotte Kansas that Missouri Pacific strike era events included train wrecks and arson tied to Knights of Labor. Depositions claim the union financed defenses and planned further actions while Master Workman Powderly and Secretary Hayes face an affidavit process. Local knights deny fear, calling the moves a bluff.
A prominent Union Pacific source discussed Salt Lake dispatch rumors noting the old line will not extend to the Pacific coast. An Utah Central extension may run from the Frisco or Milford connection toward Barstow or Needles with ties to Los Angeles or San Diego. The line aims to unlock coal and oil regions while denying a southern extension.
In Curcaco September 27 reports say Phil Armour sent his lawyer Quinn to Washington to learn what he could say if arrested for contempt for not appearing before the senate beef committee. Quinn is said to have found comforting precedents like Senator Stanford who refused to testify and was left alone. Senator West plans to punish Armour if he testifies, with the situation described as tense and unresolved.
Louisville crowds witness the fall meeting close with Buckler first in the three quarters of a mile Great American Stallion Stakes. Consignee takes second and Bon Aire third as Nevada and Somerset run the mile. Gracie M wins the five eighths, Spectator wins by a neck in the mile and a three quarters race but is disqualified for fouling Ten Like. Ten Like is placed first, Antonio second, Plunder third.
A Salt Lake City report says Fisher and Nary, arrested for the Rio Grande express robbery at Thompson Springs Utah, pleaded guilty. Fisher received seven years in the penitentiary and Nary five and a half years.
Alfred Barnett and Allan Pettus argued over Carrie Black. Barnett’s body was later found in the woods and Pettus is missing. Carrie Black learned of the murder and died this morning after swallowing poison.
Delegates from South and Central America visited Washington state towns and attended events at the Lawyers' Club before being banished at lunch during the day. The international congress is scheduled for an upcoming date in October.
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