Miller's Monument In Cheyenne Draws City Scorn
The December 6 1900 Cheyenne Leader recounts controversy over Miller's Monument a wooden pipe standpipe project and brick structure for the city water system. It notes engineer C Allen Empire Water Co and contractors Lawlor Lander and miller faced criticism and ridicule as the devices failed to function and were eventually removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donnell Miller
the Tribune
C. Allen
Allen
Miller
Mr. Allen
Empire Water Co
Kansas City
Lander
Lawler
Danaus
Danalden
Londer
Anandal
Denver
Bitter Years Echoed in Wyoming Labor Debate
The Peoples' Voice in Buffalo accuses Unicon Pacific workers in Cheyenne of a five day week, linking it to McKinley prosperity and Bryan votes. It notes temporary November 24th loss and recalls Cleveland era wage struggles, urging Wyoming Democrats to stop recalling those bitter years. New school library funding laws assign 100 a day for books, triggering beards and wall Morales projects as schools begin distribution.
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Peoples’ Voice
Democratic
Buffalo
Unicon Pacific
Cheyenne
McKinley
Bryan
Cleveland
Wyoming
Towa
Laat
E Far Ae Aghool
Eghool Beardy
Afteen
Printing the suppressed report of the bacteriologist
The Leader defends publishing the suppressed report by Dr. Mitchell on typhoid fever. It argues newspapers must print news to inform the public and expose official suppression. The editor recalls obtaining and printing the full report without authorities consent to avoid favoritism and secrecy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laramie
Cheyenne
Meitor Stack
City Govmament
Census and Capitol Relocation Debate Sparsely Supported
The Buffalo Voice laments coverage and cites Casper Derrick advocating moving the state capitol from Cheyenne to Casper. It notes census figures and county power, warns the plan faces legislative and voter hurdles, and reports local quirks including a plumbing scam in Cody.
Millions More Contractors to Work on Burlington Projects Next Year
The Laramie Republican reports extensive railroad development in Wyoming next year as Burlington plans mature. Contractors already on Union Pacific work will stay through winter, keeping equipment on site. others move stock to Chicago. Rumors say Union Pacific directors have allocated large funds for Wyoming improvements, signaling the Saratoga Grand Encamp and Virginia Dale cut off Fort Collins to Denver routes may be pursued in spring. Public notice lists bids for water bond from Lusk, Wyoming, with terms, dates, and bidding instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laramie
Wyoleg
Burlington
Union Pacific
Sherman
McArthur Brothers
Spencer & Frick
Chicago
Wyoming
Saratoga
Grand Encamp
Virginia Dale
Fort Coling
Denver
Denver Postals and Oddities Chronicle
A collage of quirky notes and remarks including Jerry Simpson moving to Missouri, a Kentucky governor perceived for abstinence, a Salina delegation gifting an artificial leg, and General Botha pressuring Roberts. Also: divorce rumor about Mary Elizabeth Lease, Chicago sheep dipping, a bank cashier scare, Manitoba whisker wear, and a Denver sermon referencing John Brown in a holiday mishmash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salina
Kansas
Notice of Final Proof for Peter Hansen Land Claim
Department of the Interior land office at Cheyenne Wyoming announces that Peter Hansen of Diamond Wyoming has filed notice of intent to make final proof for his claim. Proof will be made January 9 1901 before the Cheyenne register and receiver. Witnesses listed include Donald McDonald R C Sufette Joseph Strong and Joseph Reed all of Diamond and Iron Mountain Wyoming.
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Department of the Interior, Land Office
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Chey Wyo
Peter Hansen
Diamond
Wyo
Lot
Donald McDonald
R. C. Sufette
Iron Mountain
Joseph Strong
Joseph £. Reed
Diamond, Co
Department of the Interior
Settlor
Joseph Neeas
Heela
H. B
Vis
Hugh McGee
Hecla
Thomas Castle
Henry G. Enders
W. EL Chaplin
Appointed Administrator Seeks Claims for Hopper Estate
Notice announces John W. Hopper as administrator of Silas J. Hopper's estate. Creditors must file claims within six months after first publication or be barred. twelve months to avoid further bar. Dated November 20, 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas J. Hopper
John W. Hopper
Notice of Timber Land Act Filing at Cheyenne Wyoming
In compliance with the Timber Land Act of June 3 1878 Joseph A Breckens of Cheyenne Wyoming has filed sworn statement No 103 for lands in section 24 township 20 north range 69 west Will offer proof January 9 1901 before the Cheyenne register and receiver Adverse claimants must file by that date. Witnesses named include Richard C Surette George Dettrich and Robert W Breckens.
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Congress
California
Oregon
Nevada
Washington Territory
Joseph A. Breckens
Cheyenne
Laramie County
Wyoming
Seh
Donald McDonald
Diamond
Wyo
Richard C. Surette
George Dettrich
Robert W. Breckens
Land Act Notice for Publication filed at Cheyenne
United States Land Office Cheyenne Wyoming Oct 22 1900 notices James Miller of Iron Mountain Wyoming filed sworn statement 162 for purchase of land parcel No 14 SE 14 section 34 township 20 N range 70 W to prove land is valuable for timber or stone and not agricultural. hearings set Jan 4 1901 before the register and receiver witnesses named. claimants urged to file before Jan 4 1901.
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United States Land Office
Cheyenne
Wyo
Congress
California
Oregon
Nevada
Washington Territory
James &. Miller
Iron Mountain
Laramie
Wyoming
Joseph E. Reed
Diamond
William T. Clay
John L. Jordan
Robert W. Hreckona
Land Office Notice of Timber Claim in Wyoming Territory
United States Land Office Cheyenne Wyoming October 19 1900. Hubert W Breckens of Cheyenne Laramie County Wyoming filed sworn statement No 159 for SE 1 4 BH 1 4 Section 33 Township 40 N Range 69 W and will offer more valuable for its timber or stone. Establish claim to land before January 4 1901 at Cheyenne Wyoming. Persons named William Reed Pamond Joseph Reed William Clay of Diamond Wyoming listed.
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United States Land Office
Cheyenne
Wyo
Cheymone
William Reed Pamond
Joseph Reed
Diamond
William Clay
John L. Jordan
Iron Mountain
Congress
California
Oregon
Nevada
Washington Territory
Laramie
Wyoming
Willam Reed
Roebert W. Breckens
Land Claim Notice in Wyoming for Timber Lands
John L. Jordan of Iron Mountain filed sworn statement No. 160 for the purchase of northwest and southwest quarters of section 4 in township 19. He will prove up his claim in Cheyenne Wyoming on January 4 1901. William Reed William Clay and Robert W Breckens of Diamond and Cheyenne are notified to file their claims.
Fled notice to make final proof on homestead claim
A settler has fled notice to make final proof to support a land claim in Wyoming. The proof is due before the register and receiver at Yeons Wyoming on January 3, 1000 for Robert A. Morton of Islay and others, Homestead Application No 6790, covering lots 2 3 and 4 in Section 4 Township 14 North of Bend West, with cultivation and residence requirements.
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Department of the Interior
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Bia
Yeons
Wyo
Robert A. Morton
Islay
Benge
Weat
M. Arnold
Islay, Wyo
David Wye
James Morta
Ohananye
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Slack, Possiseer
Daily Leader
Buffalo Voice
Casper Derrick
Casper
Derrick
Brother Derrick
Albany
Horn
The
Volow
Douglas
State Institutiona
Harrow
Diogonea
Tribune
Tran Hore of Commerce and Transportation
Cody
Russell Bage
Lusk
Converse
Bank of
Converse County
D. E. Goddard
Denver Postals
Jerry Simpson
Missouri
Kentucky
Botha
Roberts
Grave Diggers’ Union
Iowa
Mary Elyzabeth Lease
Faith
Fred Funston
Vermont
Manitoba
John Brown
Sidney O. Clark
Phillips
Phillip J. Yoder
John Mullen
Charles Rugg
Oscar Yoder
la Grange
W. E. Chaplin
Register
District Court of the United States
District of Wyoming
Frances R. Brown
Arable
Frank H. Clark
Union Mercantile
Aw Preme Court
United States
Psa
Frank Ambrose
Olive Ambrose
Chordie tanEe
J. T. Norton
Eee
Warren Mencantile CO
Cheyeone
Warren Menocantile GO
Toe Hub
Black & Clark
Twentieth
REED
Northern Tracks
Baltimore, Md
Overland Limited
Utah
C. W. Sweet
Metropolitan Hotel
W. Griffin
Wm. Murphy’s Ferguson
Eighteenth Sts
Rock Springs
Rack Springer
Hanna
Olorado
Southern
Ry Handsome
Pullman
Stee
Carte
Texas
Galveston
San Antonio
el Paso
Louisiana
Hot Springs
City of Mexico
Guadalajara, Aguascalientes
New Orleans
Lake Charies
Arkangas
Mexico
Colorado Aid Southern
T. &. Figher
Denver, Colo
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