Senator John J Ingalls remembered as a strong and witty leader
C G Courant recalls Senator John J Ingalls in a tribute noting his active mind, elegant diction, and influence in Kansas politics. He rose after a bribery scandal involving S Pomeroy, served eighteen years in the U S Senate, retired in 1891, and was regarded as a principled and formidable figure with lifelong friendships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Ingalls
Leader
C. G. Courant
Benator Ingalla
Kansas
United States
York
5. Pomeroy
Pomeroy
House of Representatives
Ingalla
Senate
Policics
Evolution of Mogul Locomotives
The 13 ton Mogul type engines for the Chicago and Northwestern by Schenectady Locomotive Works mark a period in American locomotive evolution. Edged by fire box design, the Prairie and Northwestern types emerge to boost power per coal with innovative frame construction and deeper fire boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago and Northwestern Railway
Schnectady
Burlington Road
Northwestern
Wwcomotive
American Locomotives Drive Revival in Engine Design
The Chicago Times-Herald notes the Northwestern features a 20 by 26 inch cylinder and an 11 foot freight box while the Pittsburg works produced the heaviest locomotive at 991,400 pounds for the Pittsburg, Bessemer and Lake Erie line. It claims these advances will revolutionize firebox construction and underscore American inventive leadership in locomotive development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Locomotive Works
Pittsburg, Bessemer and Lake Erie Railway
Nee
Chicago Times- Herald
Congressmen clash over Lincoln remarks and liberty debates
In a heated exchange Congressman Dolliver criticizes Democrats for past disfranchisement and praises the American army and Blue backers, while accusing opponents of shifting positions on tariffs and labor hours across eight years. He notes Simpons remarks and party shifts on Free Silver and 16 to 1.
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Dolliver
Lockie
Simpson
Lincoln
Tla
Tillman
Army of the
United States
Cleveland
Value of good beds in urban health debate
A matirese aoker urges better bedding to fight nervous diseases and poor health, arguing one third of life is spent in bed and bad beds cause unrest and illness. He cites studies of tenements and calls for beds in charitable homes and a college of bed making.
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To & Mail
Expreea
Apa
Tisreal
Hoapitalé
Ogre
Dalle
McKinley and the Way Around Politics Aims
A public essay describes McKinley as a peacemaker who favors fair terms and strategic concessions. An anecdote with General Sherman illustrates his method of patching frictions. A high official notes McKinley’s patience and skill in steering Republican unity through compromises and behind the scenes diplomacy.
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Cellner
Willian McKinney
Natsonal
McMillan
New York
Shernan
Georgia
Sherman
Portheim
Tecumseh Sherman
General Sherman
Fifth Avenue Hotel
President McKinley
McKinley
White House
Notice of John Hun ton company stockholders meeting
Notice is given of a stockholders meeting of John Hun ton company to be held in Hogang Kent block Cheyenne Wyoming at 2 PM September 15 1900 for the purpose of considering matters as directed by President Money G. Way and funeral director Thomas Longharst.
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John Hunton Company
Hogang
Kent Block
Cheyenne
Wyo
14 & M
Dinagl Vo
Notice for Publication for Rob ert Walden Land Claim
Notice is hereby given that settler Robert Walden has filed for final proof at Cheyenne Wyoming. He will appear October 4 before the land office to prove residence and cultivation of the claim in section details T18N R60W. Witnesses include James Whitehead Frank Sinon Ora Dunn Milton Gilder sleeve all of Wyoming. CHAPLIN Trustee
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Department of the Interior
Cheyenne
Wyoming
United States Land Office
Wyo
Robert Walden
South Bend
Imad
James R. Whitehead
Cheyenne Wyo
Frank Sinon
Little Horse Creek
Ora Dunn
Milton Gildersleeve
David A. Rogers
Patrick
Tie County
John King
John .King
United Banies Ans Eine Corpe
United States
Spain
US States
D. B Goddard
Lusk
Lane
Allematl
Hla
Atention
Baw
Fina
Little Bear
Wye
Morse U
Desert Land Final Proof Notice for Publication in 1900
Notice announces Leslie K. Snow of Cheyenne Wyoming filing for final desert land proof covering multiple parcels in sections 29 30 and 5s w and seeks action before the Cheyenne register and receiver on September 12 1900. Additional notices reference sealed proposals for Cheyenne United Public Building and divorce proceedings for John F Auffmanh with attorney J T Norton.
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United States Land Office
Cheyenne
Wyo
Leslie K. Snow
Laramie County
Wyoming
Chéoyenne
Allen
Iron Mountain
Duncan Clark
Bosler
W. BE. Chaplin
Register
Treasury Department
Washington, D. C
United Public Building
James OX Taylor
Frontier Day Bids Wanted for September 12 13 1900
Frontier Day executive committee invites bids for privileges on both days including bar badge lemonade bicycle check official programme candy popcorn and fruit and other listed privileges. Bids due soon with payment on notification. committee holds right to grant or deny any privilege and to award to highest bidder. Cheyenne Frontier Day Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tugedey Fen Srcees
Cheyenne
Special East Ground Excursions
Fragmented notice describes travel to Chicago and St. Paul with unclear dates and costs. Mentions Cheyenne and unknown agent in Wyoming for details.
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Chicago
St. Ae
Mebeeska
Cay Fareiro
Ealoc
Wweet
Cheyenne
Wyo
Divorce petition filed in Wyomore County court
Frederick Willach of Hamilton Minnesota and Sadie Wittach seek divorce in district court of arinte county Wyoming. They request custody of their minor daughter and instruct the respondent to answer by August 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Willach
Hamilton, Minn
Sadie Wittach
Ponent Pop “ District Court of
Arinte County
Wyomore
A. D
Timber sale on Big Horn Forest Reserve in Wyoming
Timber sale notices announce bids at 1.00 per thousand feet minimum with $400 deposit, within Big Horn Forest Reserve in Wyoming. Bids require marking by supervising officer, full payment in 30 days, one year removal limit, and possible bid rejection. Contests filed over Timber Culture Entry No. 2975 prompt hearings in October 1900 in Lusk Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Horn
Beett
State of
Wyoming
Ringer Hermann
Contest Notice and Estate Claim Proceedings in Wyoming
Public notice documents a contest of Homestead Entry 2065 in Laramie county and multiple estate administration actions in Cheyenne Wyoming. It lists hearings set for August 26 1900 and probate claims due within one year, naming Oscar Yod, Henry Sturth estate and Albert Oh months as parties and claimants.
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Oscar Yodor
Phillips
Laramie County
Wyoming
Spain
United States
United States Land Office
Cheyanne
Wyo
Forth Theta
Henry Sturth
Albert Oh
Beneft
Aueh
Local Laundry Ad Promises Prompt Service Prompts New Customers
An early 20th century ad from United States Depository encourages customers to try the Cohennaun Stanch Laundry with claims of better laundry results. It promises a 20 percent discount for new customers and asks overdue inquiries to call or mail in.
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Sarmon
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Sun-Leader
ER. A. Slack
Cheyenne, Wyo
Daily Leader
A. B. Bradbury
B. B. Brooks
Chebney
Congress
Frank W. Mondell
M’kinley’s
Way Around
Roosevelt
Philadelphia
E Sforts
Delaware
Addickw
Bis
McKinsey
Adil
Republicn
Gome
Board of Charities and Reform
Board
Evanston
Hooper Block
Salt Lakety
T. T. Tynan
Meney G. Way
Thomas Longharst
John F. Auffmanh
Colorado Springs
Colo
A. DU . J. Fisher
J. T. Norton
Frontier
Fiseea
NOR’ ON
W. B Chaplin
Department of United States Land Office
Cheyenne, Co
Black & Clark
Twentieth and
Reed Streets
Northern Tracks
Roedel’s
Wey
Assam
Effe
A. E. Roedel
THE
Dauggigst
Wanas
Wm. Murphy
Race Springs
Hanna UU
Best and Shoe Shop
West Sirteenth Street
Paul Milatzo
West Bisteen
T. B Hicks
G. B Abbott
FL Loomis
Stockgrowers National Bank
United States Depository
England
Rossman
Leader Office
Keefe & Bradley
Ranger Cycle. Com
M. GO
Hubbel
Maxwell St
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