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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1889
Page
2
A garbled note mentions subscription terms, a Republican majority in Washington, and a new water supply praised as clear pure and soft. The text shows fragmented pricing phrases and a reference to a political context without a clear cohesive event.
The Union Pacific shops have commenced to loom up in startling proportions. Of 110 members of the Washington legislature, the Democrats elected only fifteen. The Solid South will note that four new Republican states have been added to the union.
Governor PF E Warren was appointed as a vice president of the deep harbor convention held in Topeka. The designation adds a regional governance role for Warren in maritime planning.
The Montana Democratic party faces an apparent surrender as officials announce readiness to concede once the vote tally is completed, signaling a decisive outcome in the contest.
Corona and Broapwarrer consent to transfer ten thousand dollars to the Montana Republican Committee. The payment is directed to the chairman as specified. Both parties acknowledge the may be used for party activities and campaign support.
A report notes that the Australian system of vote counting is not adopted in Montana delaying tallying. Officials say Montana employs its own procedures and timelines for counting ballots.
Yesterday the International American congress arrived in Washington and Secretary Blaine gave the welcome address to the delegates. The event marked a significant moment in U.S. diplomacy as officials outlined goals for regional cooperation.
The late constitutional convention revealed that no majority of Wyoming Democrats aligns with the Union Pacific line, signaling a split in party support and steering debates over railroad policy and political loyalties.
The city hovers over a mayoral contest as independent Democrats clash with Grorman's ring in a war that unsettles Baltimore politics during wartime.
Washington voters rejected the woman suffrage clause of the state constitution but approved the other provisions by about 20 000 votes. The outcome reflects a mixed referendum result with a strong overall approval for the rest of the charter.
The editor notes that Colorado's constitution delves deeper into particulars than Wyoming's, implying greater specificity in Colorado's framework. The remark suggests a comparative look at state constitutional structure and governance.
The document goes out to subscribers this morning and is described as a strong argument for statehood. Readers are urged to give it careful perusal.
A reader urges holding a representative election for the legislature on November 5 to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Frank Clark, aligning it with the constitutional vote.
Messis J W Buake and J H Lyons completed their examination of the territorial auditor and treasurer accounts yesterday. Mr Weaver, a legislative committee member, was absent. About $1,000 in delinquent taxes across several counties are noted and the issue is referred to Attorney General Doneelomin.
The Denver Republican argues that the Wyoming constitution is defective for over legislating yet rebuts the charge as misapplied. It contends detailed provisions serve the people and promote good government, noting Colorado's recent official rash cality as a contrast.
The piece argues that Wyoming’s constitution and its laws cannot support the steils mentioned, noting the state’s constitutional framework would render such steils impossible to carry out.
The Omaha Republica n notes General McClranann's minority report on Mormonism will raise indignation among Utah commission members. His independent stance after a Salt Lake City visit deepens suspicion and may insult the commission secretary who alone writes official reports.
Tin Poomerang lauds Wyoming's constitution as drafted by a broad bipartisan group. He says the framers include lawyers businessmen and laborers and aimed to ease taxpayer burdens while advancing material interests. He asserts no bias toward any class and that the document is fair to all.
The Laramie Boomerang argues Wyoming has few Mormons confined to a territory segment. It says they cannot hold state power. the constitution provides safeguards against domination by colonization. The piece likens Mormons to other small foreign-born labor groups in Carbon and Sweetwater mines.
The article notes North Dakota South Dakota Washington and Montana joining the Republican majority in Tuesday’s elections. It cites Montana’s shift from Democratic leadership, driven by protectionist issues and western interests, and predicts an eight senator gain alongsideHouse gains. It asserts Wyoming and Idaho will likely be admitted, with Democrats facing a weakened position.
The proposed state constitution is praised for its provisions on banking, mineral taxation, public debt limits, water rights, suffrage including women's voting, compulsory education, and public accountability. It outlines offices merged or limited, labor rules, and arbitration for strikes, with emphasis on prudent public finances and anti corruption.
The passage discusses Republicans losing in Washington and their likely setback with four new states. Democrats remain hopeful after repeated defeats and expect continued push for more states. It suggests Wyoming’s statehood prospects look favorable if sustained effort and omnibus bills include New Mexico.
The statement notes a measure that restricts competition for county offices and clarifies it does not constitute a public injury, framing the action as a regulatory step rather than harm.
The new United States cruiser Baltimore is described as the fastest war vessel in the world, with its offensive capacity equaling its speed. The statement emphasizes speed as a key feature and merit for a naval warship.
Following General Sherman’s address to the Army of the Tennessee urging justice and a fair vote for African Americans, regional papers harshly critique his stance with strong editorials and bold typography.
CuteAco merchants add 300000 to the world’s fair guarantee fund. Yerkes the railroad man signs for 100000. The western metropolis makes a strong bid for the fair as Chicago and New York seem ready to compromise with Buffalo.
The Omaha Bee denounces the sugar trust for squeezing consumers and pressuring investors in trust certificates. It urges a stringent law to make price fixing of life’s necessities a penitentiary offense.
The Union Pacific pursues a direct Chicago to California coast route. A new 300 mile shorter line would run from Milford Utah, south into Nevada toward Needles then to Cuyamoca and Los Angeles. The route passes coal and iron regions and California fruit country with grading contracts begun. President Adams returns east, reportedly enthusiastic.
Governor Warren issues a proclamation directing a territory wide election on November 5, 1859 to adopt or retain the constitution proposed by the Wyoming convention. The election will be run, returns canvassed, and all proceedings conducted as provided in the constitution.
Mat McCabe of New Minnswick offers five dollars to anyone troubled with bloody flux who uses Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as directed and follows the printed directions. He cites successful use and widespread daily sales, noting it has never failed when directions were followed. For sale by B. J. David.
The article describes an American writer's tour of the Marble Palace in Athens visiting King Georgios I. It portrays the king as a popular yet unpretentious ruler who has modernized Greece from a village to a European capital, with growing wealth, railways, telegraph, and expanding shipping. The scene contrasts German barons and a plain royal figure with a deferential reception and a brief note on the king's democratic stance.
The King and Queen of Greece charm visitors with simple manners and broad languages. The Queen, a Russian-Greek figure, leads charitable work, hospital support, and an industrial school in Athens, while the royal family’s schooling, travel, and domestic life attract praise.
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