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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1889
Page
12
A Memphis court has prohibited the sale of Louisiana lottery tickets within its jurisdiction. The ruling targets unlawful lottery operations and aims to curb gambling activity linked to the state. Legal authorities enforce the ban to prevent distribution and sale of lottery products in the area.
The Topeka harbor convention has stirred regional interest reaching as far east as Illinois, signaling growing attention to the harbor project and potential broader support.
Reports claim Rien has discovered gold bearing quartz mines in China. The potential find could trigger a rush from California as prospectors seek new riches.
It appears the Democratic Party has won a small majority in the Montana legislature and elected their governor candidate, signaling a shift in state government control.
The system making special pension cases shows signs of slowing after Corporal Tanner’s removal. A sensational report about Chili delegates withdrawing from the three Americas congress due to Blaine’s election is denied as false.
Massachusetts will vote under the Australian ballot method in November, becoming the first eastern state to adopt the plan with minimal changes. The change is expected to draw general interest as results unfold.
The Omaha Bee notes that despite patriotic efforts to keep the Missouri River navigable, sand islands hinder even flatboats from passing. The river’s condition is framed as a threat to commerce and potential bankruptcy.
The Omaha Bee lauds Judge Groff as a western man with sympathies for homesteaders. It argues his frontier experience ensures an honest administration of land laws and that his first decision favors settlers seeking justice in conflicts.
The Denver News argues free trade is hopeless yet sees a real chance for tariff reform. It suggests the public, trusting the Republican Party, will see action once Congress convenes.
Hin tells Tammany leaders he will not remove Flack until a court finds him guilty. Sheriff faces an indictment with no trial prospect, forcing New York City to custody all indicted prisoners. The grand jury accuses the action as fraud and collusion from start to decree.
The report urges Congress to extend time for subsidized Pacific railroads, cut interest to three or four percent, and apply earnings from government transportation to debt service. It insists subsidies not pay dividends until all bonded debt interest costs are settled and a percentage of gross earnings is allocated to obligations.
Careful estimates show finances could raise interest payments and a sinking fund to cover maturities. They request authority to refund first mortgage bonds under provisions preventing any increase in debt, maintaining United States priority over the outstanding debt.
The Wyoming constitutional provision prohibiting the importation of armed men to suppress domestic insurrection is praised as a safeguard. It would exclude Pinkerton or other detectives from invading the state during labor disputes, relying on local authorities for protection. The convention is commended for this barrier.
The editorial urges strong turnout for Wyoming statehood, warning against indifference and urging statewide meetings and citizen committees to mobilize voters. It stresses presenting the constitution’s merits, addressing objections, and concentrating energy on achieving admission.
Land Commissioner Groff overturns Benson Minn ruling canceling Fred Himselin’s homestead entry for abandonment. He urges considering settler intent and circumstances along with law, arguing poverty and misfortune may delay proving up beyond six months. The government aims to aid honest settlers with time to establish good faith.
Commissioner Groff rules that a settler who lacked cash for lumber could delay building but completed a home and cultivated a crop in time, finding no bad faith. The six month residence rule may be relaxed when entrymans good faith is shown and actions align with honest intent to comply with the law.
In a forum excerpt the Australian colonies are praised for independent government, rapid adoption of representative rule, and a practical move toward a true republic. The piece contrasts distance from Britain with self reliance and early adoption of popular freedom.
The Herald charges Grover Cleveland's 1888 administration mixed aristocracy with democracy and caved to Republicans. It argues too little democracy and too much concession led to defeat, calling for reunification and reinvigoration of the party.
A 19th century romance by Edward Bellamy depicts a sleeper waking in 2000 to a monopolized, highly organized society. The narrative emphasizes the rise of trusts and the consolidation of industry into a single national corporation, with social evolution centered on efficiency and public service. The work spurred a flood of similar literature and critical reaction from scholars like William T. Harris.
The speaker warns that national control of business and industrial affairs would curb individual growth and fears that the major trusts would not willingly surrender their property and privileges.
Harper's Weekly notes an October 5 editorial lauding Wyoming's state constitution for enfranchising women while guarding literacy and honesty, requiring full citizenship and reading ability for electors, and mandating state issued ballots. It anticipates congressional debate on statehood and notes improving cattle markets and strong feeder demand in Omaha.
The Union Pacific now provides drinking water to passenger trains at Cheyenne instead of other points on the line. Democrats claim Montana’s legislature as theirs and celebrate a potential new state. The key question is whether the defeated congress candidate will win a senate seat.
The four new states will come into existence once the president receives official vote returns on their constitutions and issues a proclamation. About ten days are expected to pass before the required formalities are completed.
A controversial 19th century view argues American women declined as they stopped using cooking utensils. the piece claims household tools are too large for women to handle comfortably and ties degeneration to domestic duties.
A pool formed two years ago added 25 percent to envelope prices and ten cents per thousand envelopes on top. The second price rise funded efforts to suppress competition.
A Paris dispatch says M. Eiffel believes a 2000 foot tower is feasible while Chicago aims for a mile high tower for the world exposition. Tyre is noted as a deserted Ogden canyon powder mill drawing visitors and recalls a past powder industry shutdown after a selling price triggered a trust buyout.
A heated editorial denounces beer drinking as fueling inebriety and criminal insanity. It argues temperate drinkers oppose strong liquors while claiming beer fosters a dangerous, sluggish populace and undermines intellect. The piece labels beer drinkers as a dangerous class in large cities.
A garbled OCR fragment shows phrases of intense fury and brutal tone. The text hints at aя aggressive stance but lacks clear subjects or events. No explicit names or places are identifiable, leaving a volatile but undefined outburst.
Hon Fred Grant writes from abroad that General Grant's family would consent to moving his remains to Washington for an appropriate memorial. The exchange criticizes New Yorkers for sluggish action after promising a grand monument and cites wealthy New Yorkers as examples of extreme parsimony.
Sunday morning about 7 o clock E J Purney yard switchman was riding the ladder of a moving freight car. The train neared a standing train on a side track and his body was caught between the cars and crushed. He was taken home for medical aid and reports say he is improving and hopeful for recovery.
Georges W. Durant administrator of Ella Watsons estate sues A J Bothwell and John Durbin for 1000 dollars, claiming cattle taken from the Watson corral. The cattle were seized and sold as mavericks by the Wyoming Stockgrowers association, suggesting the association bears potential liability.
The Rawlin Journal endorses Wyoming's new constitution finished by the convention. It concedes some objections to excess legislation but supports adoption and cheers for the new state.
Evanston Wyoming Sheriff Ward returned from Joliet with prisoner Smith who escaped at Earlham but was recaptured by a Rock Island night watchman. Ward reports misfortune as prisoners repeatedly slip away and he learned of his small son's death at home.
Governor Warren calls an election on November 5 for ratification of the constitution. Carbon County should show a large majority in favor. Let us all turn out and vote for its adoption. Rawlins editorial urges turnout.
Mat McCabe of New Brunswick offers to pay for any person troubled with bloody flux who uses Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea remedy as directed and fails to recover promptly. He cites his own cure from half a bottle after trying other medicines. The remedy is widely sold daily and claimed safe when directions are followed. For sale by B B David.
Local office advertises legal blanks for sale covering notices contracts and other official forms. The listing highlights availability of standardized templates suitable for court filings real estate notices and public announcements.
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