McKinley and Bryan in Political Theater and War Plans
The piece rails at politicians while praising the McKinley administration for strong action on armor plate bids. It notes Chicago’s Coliseum dedication with a military concert, references Senator Mason from Alaska, predictions on China policy, and critiques of local campaign speeches and public figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wabash Avenue
Fifteenth Street
Grand Army
Coliseum Company
McKinley
Arcos
Mason
China
Countess von Waldersee Named Allied China Chief
Countess von Waldersee, wife of the German Field Marshal, has been named chief of the allied forces in China. The article notes her title as countess in her own right and mentions her marriage into nobility and the empress’s conferment of titles linked to the Austrian nobility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Countess von Waldersee
China
Princess von Noer
Austria
Prince of
Bchkewig- Holstein
Count von Noer
Mary Bether Loa
New York
Saa Ae
Countess Influence Supposedly Shaped German Court Power
Two years later whispers tie the countess to current German court influence as “the power behind the throne” due to the Kaiser's marriage. Some claim her sway contributed to Bismarck's fall, despite his mother’s opposition and prior tensions with Countess von Waldersee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
Countess von Walderses
Mantle allies drive Montana Silver Republican split and scandal
The article rails at Lee Mantle and his Butte paper as leaders of a fractured Montana Silver Republican movement. It alleges delegation rigging for a Kansan City convention and accuses several men of forced support and public disavowal, with women cited in a charged political context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Lee Mantle
Free Silver
Mr. Mantle
Butte Inter Mountain
Inez
Kansan
Annale
Chas
Hartman
Frank Henry
Livington
O. P. Chisholm
Bozeman
Allver Republican Organization
Silver Republican Party
Charges Against Bryan For Non Union Book Printing
Albert Smith of Indianapolis claims charges will be filed against William Jennings Bryan for consenting to non union workmanship. The case centers on a Hammond printshop produced book titled First Battle reviewing Bryan's anti militarism and free silver stance. Conkey & Co. print the edition in thousands to aid campaign, with union printers prepared to challenge the issue in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Smith
Indianapolis
Samuel B. Donnelly
Bryan
Bryain
Hammond
Batthe
Conkey & Co
Smith
Seea
Cheap Excursion Fares to Ogden and Salt Lake
Union Pacific offers round trip tickets to Ogden and Salt Lake at 20 dollars good for 30 days from issue with ten days grace for stopovers. Special 18 dollar round trips on July 31 and August 1 with similar stopover terms. Tickets valid for both directions from Cheyenne Wyoming dates listed. Also notes a partnership dissolution and appointment of Leonard Sedgwick to wind up affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific Railway Company
Ogden
Salt Lake
Sweet
James H. Gloye
Leonard Stand
Gloye & Sejlewick
Leonard Bedgwick
Auid Copartnership
Auid
James HH
Leonard Sedgwick
Cheyenne
Wyo
Theodore Roosevelt Jr A statesman soldier and reformer
The article recounts Theodore Roosevelt born in New York City on October 27 1858 with Dutch and Scot Irish lineage. It traces his education at home then Harvard and his rise as a reformer and civil service advocate. It notes his political wins in New York including mayoral- era reforms and the 1898 Spanish War service with the Rough Riders. It finishes with his literary works and two marriages to Alice Lee and Edith Carow, plus six children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ovenor Roosevelt
New York City
Theodore Roosevelt
Martha
James
Martha Bulloch
Georgia
Roosevelt
State Assembly
Harrison
Cifil Service Commission
New York Board of Police
Ghafter
War Department
Frank
Thomas H. Benton
Gavenor Morris
Ev Eays
Alice Lee
Boston
Misa Edith Carow
New York
Wyoming Sealed Bids For Evanston State Hospital Addition
The Board of Charities and Reform of Wyoming invites sealed bids for furnishing materials and building an addition to the State Hospital for the Insane at Evanston. Bids due noon on Lithday of August 1900. separate bids for portions accepted. bids require $200 certified check and contractor bonds. The board reserves rights. official notices posted in Cheyenne and Evanston offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Charities and Reform
State of
Wyoming
Cheyenne
State Hospital For the Insane
Evanston
Wyo
Evans
Acton
le Bonnet Broeh
East Lake
Notice of Land Settlement Filing in Wyoming
Notice shows H Walden of South Bend Wyoming filed for 5 1 2 SE 14 of Sec 4 and 8 1 2 of SW 14 of Sec 18 N Rh 60 W in Cheyenne Land Office. Witnesses named to prove continuous residence up on and cultivation of the land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Walden
South Bend
Wyo
Desert Land Final Proposals Notice for Cheyenne Wyoming
Leslie E. Snow of Cheyenne Wyoming files for final proof on desert land claim number 2892 to irrigate and reclaim with witnesses Hubert P. Allen Duncan Clark and others set for September 12 1900. Separate notices invite sealed proposals for a United States Public Building superstructure interior and plumbing at Cheyenne with James Knox Taylor supervising architect and a September 19 1900 deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Land Office
Cheyenne
Wyo
Leslie E. Snow
Laramie County
Wyoming
Lon
Wya
Hubert P. Allen
Iron Mountain
Duncan Clark
Bosler
W. E. Chaplin
Treasury Department
Washington, D. C
United States Public Building
James Knox Taylor
Supervielog
Local Petition Noted in Colorado District Court
John F Huffman and son residing in Colorado Springs filed a petition in the district court. Clerk J. PIS notes receipt, with attorney J. T. Norton listed for the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. dAuffman
Frederick Willach Petition Filed in District Court
Frederick Willach of Hamilton Minnesota has filed a petition in district court seeking relief. The report notes Willach’s residence and the filing location, indicating a civil action in process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Willach
Hamilton, Minn
Bodie Willach Bao
Timber sale notice from Binger Hermann commissioner
A bid above 1.00 per thousand feet requires a 400.00 deposit with the Receiver and full payment within 30 days after notice of award. Timber must be marked and designated before cutting, tops and refuse to be piled for burning under supervision. Purchasers must use all usable timber, avoid transporting outside Wyoming, and remove within one year or forfeit payments. The right to reject all bids is reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Binger Hermann
Notice of Contest in Land Entry Cheyenne Office
Department of the Interior Cheyenne Wyoming announces a contest affidavit filed by David A Culture against Johnm King regarding entry 2275 for NE of Sec 34 T7N R62W. Contest alleges failure to break five acres and cultivate in years one and two, and absence from land not due to military service. Hearing set for October 19 1900 at Lusk Wyoming after due diligence failed for personal service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
United Land Office
Cheyenne
Wyo
David
Johnm King
Fohm King
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
United States
Spain
Lusk
Wye
Land Office Affidavit Contests United States Land Claim
Affidavit filed by Oscar Yoder of Phillips Wyoming contests Homestead Entry No. 2905 made July 1, 1893 by Wilford J Wood in Laramie county. Allegations claim Wood abandoned land for over four years and did not reside on the land, not due to U.S. military service. Hearing set for 10 a.m. July 25, 1900 before the Cheyenne register. Public notices also include estate and publication notices with deadlines for claims and proofs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Yoder
Phillips
Laramie County
Wyoming
Homestead
Wilford J Wood
Wilford J. Wood
Army
Navy
United States
United States Land Office
Cheyenne
Wyo
Due
Draper W
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Sun-Leader
K. A. Slack
Postoffice
Daily Leader
A. B. Bradbury
B. B. Brooks
E. F. Cheeney
Frank W. Mondell
Altgeld
Mavy
Secretary of the Navy
Alaska
Herbert Spencer
Earth
North Carolina
Laramie
Colorado
West
Ingalls
Bobette
Benjamin Freakiin
Dontaires
Rough Rider
Board of Aldermen
City of
New
Blaine
Pia
A States Land Office
Cheyenne, Ya
Henry Bturth
Albert Chapman
Department of the Ur
Little Bear
Black & Clark
Twentieth and
Reed Streets
Cheyenne and
Northern Tracks
Roedel’s
Effe Quick
Eve
A. E. Roedel
Silver Moon Restaurant
West Seventeenth Street
Oilet
Cologne
Palace Pharmacy
Wm. Murphy
Ferguson
Rock Springs
Hanna Egg
Hanna
Boot and Shoe Shop
West Sixteenth Street
Paul Milatzo
West Sixteen
Apial Stock
T. B. Hicks
G. B Abbott
H. Loomia
Rami, Ona
Stockgrowers National Bank
Cheyenne, Wyo
Metropolitan Hotel
U. W. Griffin
Prop
Leader
Keefe
Bradley
MRS& M
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