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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1889
Page
12
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The Wyoming constitutional draft closely follows Idaho and other new states while granting women equal political rights and introducing an educational voter qualification. The document limits legislatures and public debt, curbs corporate power, and trims county salaries to reflect taxpayer pressure, with mixed local reaction and broad newspaper support for statehood.
The statement argues that achieving a red vote on the constitution is more important than securing unanimous endorsement. It emphasizes the primacy of a decisive vote over full consensus.
The Sun expresses confidence that people of Wyoming will ratify the convention action and adopt the constitution by an overwhelming majority, asserting trust in the territory’s citizens.
Tux Boomerang asks Tuk Sus editor if he recalls the incident of his office windows breaking in Laramie. The editor denies any such event ever occurred, noting no record or recollection of the alleged vandalism.
The convention noted a possible rise in district court judges but inserted a constitutional proviso limiting the number to four until the territory’s assessable wealth reaches one hundred million dollars.
An amendment to the constitution was adopted yesterday addressing economy by merging the office of mining inspector into the territorial geologist. The change is intended as a temporary expedient until the territory can afford two officials. The territorial geologist is also a mining expert.
Ginver, a graduate of a school of mines, is fully qualified to perform the duties of mining inspector according to official appointment.
Governor Warren works on a report to the secretary of the interior detailing territory resources and the case for admission as a state. The document will include an extended resource review and the constitution as part of the submission.
The Buffalo Sentinel voices a hopeful stance on a new constitution and Wyoming achieving statehood. It urges submission and ratification by the people, envisioning Wyoming’s star on the flag shedding light on current political views.
The convention closed with fraternal sentiment and mutual esteem. Members favored forming a permanent society with annual reunions. The Sun’s suggestion cut the legislature from ninety to sixty days, saving $20,000 as Wyoming heads into a January session.
The Mountaineer voices Fremont county discontent with the current constitutional framing. It predicts the county will reject the constitution and criticizes the legislative larceny ring amid calls for opportunity to repudiate the draft. The Sun backs a Fremont majority against the document.
Career Justice Maginnis will terminate his link with the Wyoming judiciary and Willis Van Devanter will be sworn in as his successor. Maginnis will move from Cheyenne to Ogden to practice law, leaving many friends and a legacy of lenient and fair decisions.
The Sun laments the apportionment that gives Laramie County less than one sixth of the legislature, prefers one fourth, and notes earlier free commentary during convention debate. It now offers to cooperate in securing adoption of the constitution.
A fragment urges unity for statehood and praises the constitution. It thanks contributors to a framing document and ends with a celebratory hurrah.
Chauncey M. Derry, who did not win the presidency, now faces a modest income of about 125000 dollars annually. The veteran politician, once a national contender, continues to navigate post campaign life amid tightened finances.
The bid to rule Vanita and Faust from the St. Louis track faces a challenge as A. C. Beckwith resists being set aside, signaling a stubborn contest within the organization.
The Laramie Boomerang champions adopting the constitution and predicts Wyoming papers that support statehood will maintain their stance. The item notes broad favorable sentiment across Wyoming press toward the constitutional change.
A cryptic note claims Lupin resumed his mud throwing vocation after a Press Association gathering at the Inter Ocean hotel parlors and asserts a board bill remained unpaid during a Cheyenne stay.
A. C. Beckwith describes the treatment he received at the Denver race track. The published statement raises questions about fairness at the sports venue and suggests that swift success is not guaranteed for all participants.
Leroy Grant assumed his duties as receiver in the Cheyenne land office yesterday at nine. By four he had collected 2033.77 dollars for desert final proofs and the funds were at the express office. Final receipts were prepared and mailed. Grant advocates prompt public business handling.
President Harrison appointed Horace R. Mann as receiver of the Buffalo land office, a move expected to satisfy residents of Northern Wyoming across party lines. Mann chairs the county commissioners board, leads the board of trade, and manages the Buffalo Sentinel, noted as an energetic citizen. The decision follows months of consideration after Cleveland’s appointee resigned.
Sheridan county figure H A Correen leaves the city, praised for steadfast defense of his constituents. The piece lauds his loyalty amid strong district opposition and names H A Coffeen as a fearless champion for a measure, noting he cannot pull down a flag.
A New York grand jury indicts Sheriff Flack his companion his son and several associates for conspiring to obtain a fraudulent divorce from his first wife. The New York World and press watchdogs denounced the scheme calling for punishment of those involved.
D McCallum yesterday assumed management of the Cheyenne lumber yard. He is a practical builder and will furnish material specifications and consult on plans for anyone constructing a house or workshop.
The Wyoming Constitutional Convention completed the final adoption and signing of the constitution after a four week session. Officers praised the presiding judge and secretary, with gifts and resolutions honoring staff, and the document was ceremonially signed as the state moves toward admission.
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