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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1889
Page
8
The Saratoga area shows a thriving boom with a new west river addition driving prosperity. The Weekly Sun notes strong construction activity and growing commerce as residents hear speeches on the constitution at tonight’s opera house meeting. Attorney Stover of Sheridan referenced Coffeen in relation to a perceived misstep.
The speaker argues that Wyoming should become a state soon to better seize desirable lands under generous provisions of the law. The preference is for accelerated statehood to unlock opportunities and benefits tied to land access and governance.
Report notes minimal enthusiasm for statehood among ranchmen distant from rail lines in Laramie and Carbon counties, indicating limited regional support and possible logistical concerns affecting political momentum.
The disbursements for lands to the United States through the three land offices in Wyoming amount to about half a million dollars per annum. Under the bill to admit Wyoming the state will receive five per cent, or twenty five thousand dollars per annum.
Fremont and Crook county commissioners failed to provide for an election on statehood. The omission is attributed partly to opposition by county officials to certain constitutional provisions.
The Leader questions Mr Adams fate as he recalls Adams served in the last legislature with no re-elections. The piece also notes Mr Altman once sought a house seat but failed to win public support and set a record.
The Newcastle Republican criticizes the rapid deputy clerk appointment after Judge Van Devanter became chief justice. Adams’ bid arrived three weeks late, so Harper remains as interim clerk. Desert land activity shows 709 claims proven in 45 months versus 4,863 titles under preemption, homestead, and timber culture acts, with many desert findings unfinished at stage one.
A rising public sentiment argues that county official salaries are excessively high and taxation too burdensome. The piece notes that regardless of constitution adoption, voters resist extravagant government upkeep and predicts future legislature will cut official pay.
The Union Pacific and Northwestern joint traffic plan will shape Wyoming railroad interests. It will spur the Cheyenne & Northern and Elkhorn Valley lines, promote their extension, and support early construction of a Buffalo route. The scheme discussed months ago is to be realized.
The Democrats nominate Henry Altman for the legislative vacancy. Tur Sun praises Altman for park commissioner work, but the paper argues his record proves only local utility, not suitability for public office. It favors T B Adams, citing experience, ability, education, and broad qualifications.
The Sun endorses Henry Altman for the House seat, noting his park beautification work and council service while cautioning Republicans not to overlook opposition strength. It calls for fair treatment of Altman and the Republican candidate, urging mutual respect as two reputable men seek the office.
The article argues that if elected neither candidate should face personal attacks from the press and that the public gains no benefit from such attacks. Both candidates are well known to the citizens and the county would be safeguarded by either choice.
The Leader accuses T B Adams of seeking a legislative seat to push stock laws. The reply says Adams opposed improper stock demands and supported broad representation for Laramie County. It argues his record shows fairness, broad view, and readiness to serve beyond cattle interests despite stock ties.
Opening of stock feeding yards in Cheyenne by Thomas Brow signals future moves. The Leader’s slurs on stock legislation reflect a cattle business less robust than before.
Tax settlers along the Platte river and its tributaries south of Fort Steele report a successful year with the locality population now estimated at 1,800.
A historic plea asks readers if they want renewed activity and industrial development, equality, independence, and full American citizenship. The call urges endorsing a constitution and self governance to achieve general prosperity.
From the Omaha Bee a detailed governor Warren report touts Wyoming's rapid growth from a cattle range to a prospering territory. Population nears 100,000. assessed wealth rises to over 31 million in 1888 with actual value well above 100 million. Irrigation expands farming, mining promises vast coal iron oil soda and minerals. urges liberal land surveys to unlock resources and attract investment.
The piece discusses Union Pacific traffic risks at Rawlins and Green River, praise for Hon C A Campbell, and criticism of county salaries and stock laws. It questions consistency between the Leader and the morning paper on political nominations and notes J W Hoyt’s late arrival to a statehood meeting and a planned Rock Springs speech.
Union Pacific Southern Pacific and the postmaster general finalize a fast mail circuit. Two fast trains Nos 3 and 4 will run solid between Omaha and San Francisco and Omaha and Portland with speeds of 44 and 40 mph respectively. Through service extends Chicago to the Pacific coast. No 1 becomes the Overland Fast Express. Travel time eastbound and westbound is reduced significantly, with mail transfers limited to Chicago and Omaha. Pullman sleepers accompany each train to San Francisco and Portland.
Vice President Holcomb explains the consolidation plan uniting Union Pacific with Northwestern and Vanderbilt routes. The agreement shifts uncon signed traffic to the partner lines at Omaha, with through service envisioned from Pacific coast to Chicago and connections to New York and Boston. The merger would create a 32 000 mile network and link Lake Superior ports, uniting eastern and western rails.
Opponents of the proposed five cent a ton tax on coal need not fear higher prices. A Cheyenne firm promises to sell the Blair mine coal at the same low price, with Riner and Johnson continuing to offer it at current rates, keeping coal prices steady.
A firm markets coal handled with forks to ensure no coal dust and a hard, substantial product. Purchasers are assured of receiving top quality coal from the territory’s best mine.
A Sheridan Post excerpt shows A. Coffeen inviting H. A. Coffeen and W. J. Stover to joint debates on statehood across Sheridan county with dates to be arranged. W. J. Stover declines, while J. Watter Wilson backs Coffeen in a reply. The exchanges reflect partisan views on Wyoming becoming a state.
Mrs. A P Kilbourne traveled from Ouray Colorado after the burial of her brother John Albert Simons who spent years in mining in Colorado until a fatal accident. His remains lie in Ouray Cemetery awaiting transfer to Lexington Michigan for interment in the family vault. Simons was a lieutenant in the Twenty second Michigan Volunteers who raised his company and earned commission from Governor Austin P Blair.
The call for a mass meeting Tuesday evening drew overwhelming cross party support for the constitution and only three of those asked declined to sign the petition. While some in country localities remain indifferent or uninformed the note urges continued energetic outreach before election. A word to the wise is sufficient.
Edward Dickinson, named general manager of the Missouri river division, is 39. His career began as a railroad office boy in Cleveland in 1865 and progressed to telegrapher with the Atlantic and Great Western in 1865, train dispatcher in Omaha in 1871, chief train dispatcher at Laramie in 1874, assistant superintendent in 1877, general superintendent in 1883, and general superintendent of the Union Pacific system in 1887, with an 1888 appointment as assistant aerial manager, a position he holds now.
The current issue of Poor’s Manual highlights rapid U S railroad expansion in a generation. Rail mileage grew from 35000 to a much higher figure in twenty one years, with vast property values and investment. About 2 000 000 people are connected by the system and a total population around 12 292 000 reside in connected districts.
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