Wyoming Post Office Plans and Local Civic Tidings
May Casper reports from Casper Wyoming as the town plans an opera house while the Republican Convention discusses town fires and progress. The Enterprise expands to eight pages under new management and Coxon Mowpent proposes a fifty thousand dollar appropriation for land examinations and retracements in the state.
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Casper
Wyoming
Congress
Sherhion Daily Enterprise
Wiider Ie
Halito
Coxon Mowpent
Tow stock atthation resuming serious feed shortages
Snow and extreme cold persist beyond a month forcing farmers to ensure ample feed for range stock. Officials warn without sufficient hay and fodder, livestock losses could rise as conditions continue.
Lander Journal Sold to Maxwell and Local Lanier Group
Tur Lander Journal changes hands with A H Maxwell buying the paper and selling to a Lanier citizens corporation forming. John W Cook stays in Lander to pursue other ventures. Park U C Haye, formerly of Creper, expected to join the new fire venture.
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Tur Lander Journal
A. H. Maxwell
Lanier Citizens
John W. Cook
Lander
Park UC. Haye
Creper
Rise in shoe prices tied to duties and reforms
The writer claims an Anorusi raise of 50 cents per pair of shoes and argues that tariff reform would bring cheaper footwear. He recalls a past pledge that removing duties on hides would lower shoe costs, noting hides are duty free yet shoe prices have continued to rise. City Derrick, Penn.
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Penn
County considers bond issue to cover current year’s deficit
Laramie county officials discuss bonding to cover a revenue shortfall for the current year. The plan would raise funds with non-interest bearing certificates to avoid added interest costs, shifting the burden to taxpayers. County lawyers warn the move must align with state law and may affect salaries and operations.
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Laramie County
Commisere
Lackawanna Cutoff Promises Big Time Savings
The Lackawanna railroad cuts travel time between New York and Buffalo by twenty minutes with a new cut-off. The project cost eleven million dollars and shortens distance by eleven miles. It reduces maximum grade and curvature, lowers operating expenses, and aims for a fair return on the construction outlay.
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New York
Huffalo
Lackawanna
Tims
Sullivan Nominated for State Republican Chairman
The Cheyenne Republican party nominates Hon. Patrick Sullivan of Natrona County for state chairman. The selection follows a process of foresight and elimination to field a vigorous, standout leader for the next campaign.
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CW. Burdick
Cheyenne
Republican Party
State Central Committee
Wie Kaw Tins
Republican
Patrick Sullivan
Natrona County
Naetrona County
Republicans target mood of voters in 1904 campaigns
The piece argues that despite early gloom, victory may come as campaigns evolve. It notes Republican focus on domestic affairs, ward improvements, and civic projects while Democrats face internal strife. It mentions Roosevelt and Beveridge as frequently discussed names and hints at upcoming local club efforts to modernize town life and civic betterment.
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Republicas Party
Hincell
Lcene
Taft
Labollette
Roosevelt
Kieveridge
Repubican Party
Sheridan Post
Mieataveen
Bolan
Brookes
Viera
Casper
Civic Club Elects Officers At Monthly Library Meeting
The Civic club held its regular meeting at the library on Wednesday afternoon. Officers for the coming year were elected with Mrs. Wilson H. Kimball reelected president and Mrs. J. M. Down reelected treasurer. New officers include First Vice President Mrs. A. J. Conningham and Second Vice President Mrs. M. P. Wheeler.
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Civic Club
Samuel Slaymaker Tribute by J W Price In the Douglas Hudget
Samuel Slaymaker, long associated with frontier military posts, is remembered with reverence by J W Price. The tribute depicts him as a capable officer with steady decision making and a kind heart, who found romance in hardship and faced death without fear, leaving a lasting impression on colleagues.
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Samuel Slaymaker
J. W. Price
Douglas Hudget
Backward Look Speakers and Local News Summary
Robert Witte arrived from Douglas Friday evening while A W Moulton returned Tuesday with a companion. Casper officials toured road work as L M Hoxton hunted nearby. Conle brought in wood from Casper for several families and a local teacher sought work and a subscription before the public school term. Charles Wheeler left for a week to relay on eleve dollars, Helenplag Go Che express and railroad matters noted. A Casper couple sleighing on New Year’s Day suffered frost injuries to both ears while the others remained unscathed, a physiology puzzle for locals.
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Robert Witte
Douglas
A.W. Mowlton
An Erate
Srailroad
L. M. Hoxton
Beeserver
Youli Meer
Conle
Casper
Tseel
Charles Wheeler
Chinglas
Helenplag
Lnd
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Caaren
Per
Seren Olin
Sullivan
Ehalravan
Patric’ Sulliean
Caoper
Sam Slaymaker
Casper Weekly Mail
Greene & Steele
Onchard & Company
D. A. Robertson
H. Dann Floris
STOGE
Jown Bellocq
Reed Bros
National Light Company, Sault Sre Mane
Michican
National Light
Sault Ste Marie
Michigan
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