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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1889
Page
4
Butte City News Describes Rail Routes and Mountain Mines
Helena will gain a third railroad to Butte as a Northern Pacific branch nears completion. The Montana Central offers the shortest 72 mile route with five dollar fares. Nebraska grain and hay markets expand into Montana due to drought, while Montana’s mineral output rockets past Colorado. Butte’s booming mines, smelters, and rail traffic create a bustling, unruly city scene with rampant gambling and booming hotels in Anaconda nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Butte
Northern Pacific
Montana Central
Nebraska Commission
Montana
Anaconda
Nebraska
Union Pacific
Towa
Leadville
Deadwood
Daley
Theater Mountain
Colorado
Cowl
Wyoming
Coa
Rock Springs
Expense of the Insane Asylum Report Praises Economy
Editor Dresser visited the territorial insane asylum at Devlin and submitted a report that praises its management. He notes the institution is run economically, with only seven employees on staff, including the superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dresser
Isane Devlin
Costs and staffing at the territorial asylum
The article details staffing limits for patients with seven staffers totaling 500 dollars monthly and notes seventeen current patients with August cost at 1.50 dollars per day per patient. It states Albany county’s refusal to send patients raises costs for sending counties by about 30 percent and questions proportional funding of public institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany County
Territorial Asylum
Convention Notes on U S Senators Reception Committees
The convention forms a committee from each county with Coffeen of Sheridan as the sole county representative. Coffeen consistently names Coffeen, amusing the group as he accepts the task. Many members travel home Saturday to Monday, and the senate commission visit excites interest as the territory gains strong backers from all regions. Burnett of Johnson and Coffeen are highlighted for their influence, Elliott of Johnson presiding well, and the convention’s spirit challenges anti state opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffeen
Sheridan
United States Senate Commission
Burnett
Johnson
Elliott
Kiingel
Constitution makers settle to work in dead earnest
The article notes that the constitution makers have settled into focused labor, signaling a serious phase of drafting and debate as they proceed with the process. The report emphasizes determination and steady progress in their constitutional task.
Uncertain verdict in moral mock trial note
A fragment notes a judgmental view of Ray Hamilton choosing a virtuous mate over a flawed woman while hinting a near unanimous verdict that he deserved his fate. The language suggests sensational, moralistic commentary from a historical newspaper fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ixstein
Ray Hamilton
Eve
Labor strife in London tests free trade limits
The recent London strike shows labor unrest can emerge in free trade nations while Cleveland argues tariffs alone drive monopolies. The clash highlights contentious views on economic policy and worker rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tne
London
Cleveland
Doctor seeks Wyoming patients at own asylum
Dr. McFarnand of the Iown insane asylum presses to reclaim his Wyoming patients. The piece urges local welfare-minded readers to resist his importunities and consider the patients' well being.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McFarnand
Iown
Wyoming
Sioux City Denies Union Pacific Purchase Talk
The Sioux City report on the Pacific Short Line being bought by Union Pacific is denied by General Manager Kimball who calls it romance and another Sioux City real estate boom scheme to boost the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Pacific Short Line Railroad
Union Pacific
Kimball
Beef price rant targets four firms and cattle sellers
A United States senate committee faces criticism for hard hitting actions against the so called four firms. The speaker claims a long running conspiracy robs cattle growers while falsely claiming market sanctions would vanish without manipulation. The piece urges breaking the conspiracy to secure better prices for stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Senate Committee
Armour
Cattle Market Shifts Inflate Local Sales Figures
The piece argues that consumer benefit from low rates is real but partly offset by a surge in receipts in Chicago and other markets. Under the syndicate system cattle formerly slaughtered locally are sent to large four slaughterhouses, making local offerings seem greater than they are.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ocpen Plans New Hotel By E A Reed On Broom Lot
Citizens subscribe ten dollars as a bonus to E A Reed who agrees to erect a five story hotel costing 150000 dollars on his lot diagonally opposite the Broom hotel. The 68 by 165 foot structure will have walls finished before cold weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocpen
E. A. Reed
New York Struggles to Fund World Exposition Plan
The World’s Fair committee on site drafted a plan for expert surveys of proposed sites but requires funds. The finance committee has not acted, offering only fifty minutes weekly, delaying permanent organization and legislation work under Mayor Grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finance Committee
Grant
Wyoming constitution debate over woman suffrage split
The Omaha See criticizes Wyoming's constitutional convention for lacking brain power on female suffrage. It notes long haired delegates push to graft suffrage into the fundamental law, though eight years of trial show no benefits to politics or laws. A member who proposed the provision is said to have his hair cut in the latest fashion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Wyoming
Proposals on Railroads and Telegraphs by Mr Grant
The convention hears propositions by Mr M N Grant on railroads and telegraphs. Section 3 requires railroad companies operating in the state to report annual business to the state auditor. Section 4 limits eminent domain power to preserve legal action by the legislature. Section 5 bans aid to railroads. Section 6 requires foreign lines to have local agents for service. The editorial notes the trend to tighten regulations and finds Grant's ideas reasonable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. N. Grant
Picktrim Nominated by Republicans for Congress in South Dakota
Joan A. Picktrim inspector of the interior department, after examining Wyoming Development Co property, is nominated by Republicans of South Dakota for Congress. He was chosen by acclamation with no opposition, and the nomination is treated as election, ensuring his seat in Congress next November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan A. Picktrim
Interior Department
Wyoming Development Company
Republicans
South Dakota
Pickler
Compress
June McLaAvanian Nominated for SD Supreme Bench
June McLaAvanian, longtime Cheyenne resident, has been nominated by South Dakota Democrats for one of the state’s supreme judgeships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June McLaAvanian
Cheyenne
South Dakota
Wyoming Press Association Meeting Set for Cheyenne
The Wyoming Press Association will meet in Cheyenne next Tuesday, coinciding with the fair opening. General attendance from the press is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tax Wyoming Press Association
Cheyenne
Wang
Burlington Boom Prophesies Strong Fall Railroad Traffic
The Burlington system expects rising business this fall, led by Nebraska grain shipments. A new Culbertson to Holyoke link will cut 50 miles to Kansas City and St Louis, with Cheyenne receiving corn from Imperial Wanita Palisade and Lamar. Financiers foretell broad rail expansion after a recent inactivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Nebraska
Culbertson
Holyoke
Kansas City
St. Louis
Cheyenne
Imperial
Wanita
Palisade
Lamar
Sun
Denver
Fort Collins
Broken Bow
Alliance
Russell Sage
Wall Street
New York World Ridicules Chicago World Exposition Plans
The New York World’s full page mocks Chicago’s claims to the world exposition with caricatures of parks and public buildings. Chicago Aferad shows proposed grounds and buildings and notes much land now in Lake Michigan would be reclaimed. Pullman has donated $100,000 and Chicago’s citizens are expected to contribute generously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tur
New York World
Chicago
Lake Michigan
George M. Pullman
New York
Chicago cattle receipts fall while London quotes rise
Cattle receipts in Chicago yesterday were light and prices fell by ten cents. London quotations showed an advance. Cattlemen realize about 18 dollars, though some get as low as 8 dollars, similar to last week with the N. S. Live Stock company. western stockgrowers wake to the dressed beef monopoly robbing them for a few city magnates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
London
N. S
Freight Smash Delays Eastbound Train Near Cheyenne
An eastbound freight derailed about eighty miles east of Cheyenne. Four cars were ditched and smashed with contents of California fruits scattered widely. Some cars carried seal furs and north coast skins. Crews built a track around the wreck to allow trains to pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
California
New Location for Holt Book and Stationery Dealer
New Location, George L. Holt, the book and stationery dealer, has secured the store adjoining the post office in the Warren block and will move his stock to that location in a few days. The move will aid both the proprietor and the public, with the new site suited to his business and likely to increase trade. The report that Mr. Jenks planned to relocate is unfounded. he continues a large business at his present stand and has no desire to change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Holt
Warren Block
Holt
Jenks
Convention Debates Rules and State Constitution Proposals
The Wyoming constitutional convention opens with debate on county boundaries and suffrage. Proposals include a supreme court, state seal transfer, railroad regulation, public indebtedness limits, revenue taxes, and executive department qualifications and salaries. The session adjourns after hours of procedural wrangling and a letter from Congressman Cary thanks the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riner
Executive Department
Committee Reports On Convention Finances And Rules
The report details pay scales for convention staff and stenographer funding, including certificates for repayment, a stenography loan, and a plan to use Cheyenne subscriptions. It records adoption of a resolution to issue certificates and supervision to a three member stenography committee amid rule disputes and adjournment.
Capitols vs Milletts thrilling fairgrounds game
A Sunday contest at the fairgrounds produced a strong Capitols win over Milletts highlighted by King and Millett’s 17 perfect chances in battery. Watts caught Lynott well. pitchers King and Lynott logged most action with 68 and 42 called strikes respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitols
Milletts
Fairgrounds
King
Millett
Watts
Lynott
Milletta
King Y
Murray
Suffrage Resolution Adopted At Convention
In a convention yesterday Baxter presented a suffrage resolution. It states that Wyoming citizens both men and women shall have equal civil political and religious rights and privileges and that the right to vote or hold office shall not be denied or abridged on account of sex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
United States
Grant
Baxter
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Butte City
The
Committee On Ways and Means
Frank
State of
Campbell
Supreme Court
Jeffrey
Smith
Hay
Brown
Congress
M. Cary
United States Senate
Committee
Fox and
Burritt
Jones
Tenth Legislative Assembly
Convention
Legislature of
Congress of the United States
Cheyenne Sus
Wyoming Territory
Fox
Mark Hopkins
Elliott and
Preston
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