Wyoming Hall of Fame choices for 1903
An editorial urgesWyoming to nominate two representatives for the World’s Fair Hall of Fame in 1903. It notes Wyoming’s early rights grants and names possible honorees including Governor Campbell, Washakie, and other noted territorial leaders. The piece invites statewide discussion on who best represents Wyoming’s history and contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
St. Louis
Louisiana Purchase
Hall of Fame
Campbell
Territory
W. W. Corlett
A. H. Rees
J. W. Fisher
A. R. Converse
Andrew Gilchrist
A. C. Beckwith
Evanston
H. G. Balch
D. C. Bacon
Laramie
Redman
Washakie
Senator Warren backs bill to stamp shoddy with label
The article reports a proposed bill by Senator Warren to require marking of shoddy fabric with the word shoddy on every yard. It notes 40 million pounds of shoddy are produced annually in the United States, displacing wool and raising calls to protect wool growers. It compares labeling to oleomargarine labeling and questions why woolen cloth makers lack similar disclosure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Warren
Congress
National Live Stock Association
United States
Senator Warren
Canal funding and timeline in Hepburn bill debated
The canal project advances with Hepburn's bill raising funding from 140 million to 180 million dollars and an eight year completion timeline. An annual outlay of about 30 million is deemed manageable without new taxes and aligns with repealing war taxes. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee favored reporting the Hay-Pauncefote treaty. Correspondent Wellman reports from Washington on President Roosevelt’s position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Hepburn
United States
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Message to Congress Sparks National Approval
A national capital response to a proposed message draws universal praise from political leaders across parties. The piece lampoons Congress with verses on everyday life and office humor, paired with a reader exchange about typing speed and etiquette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Seventh annual Alert Hose company banquet planned
The Alert Hose company holds its seventh annual banquet tonight in the hose house assembly hall. Members and invited guests will attend as an elaborate menu by an expert caterer is served. The program includes anecdotes witty speeches songs and music. The event runs from 9 o clock to midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alert Hose Company
Hose House
Thieves Escape With Fort Funds From West End Resort
Ex soldier Carl Hentz and the resort keeper, his mistress, shipped about 700 dollars in property and money belonging to soldiers at the fort. They deposited funds in a bank, after a 350 dollar sum was received at once. The mistress later stole diamonds, a seal skin, and 87 dollars from inmates of the brothel. The sheriff’s office pursues the case but the thieves had ample time to flee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Hentz
West End
Hentz
Sheriff's Office
Cheyenne Churches Headline Sunday Services and Leaders
A roundup of Sunday worship schedules across Cheyenne churches includes Christian Scientists at the courthouse at 11:00, Trinity German Lutheran at Twentieth and House with 10:80 service, and multiple congregations on Nineteenth and House. Notes include St. Mark's Episcopal, First Methodist, Epworth League, and First Baptist with service times, Sunday school, and invitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Scientists
Court House
Trinity German Lutheran Church
Twentieth
House Streets
Her
Denver
Scandinavian Lutheran Church
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Nineteenth Street
Central Avenue
George C. Rafter
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Eighteenth Street
D. D. Forsyth
A. M. &. Church
Thames and
Eighteenth Streets
L. J. Johnson
W. M. Ashford
Christian Endeavor
First Presbyterian Church
Eighteenth and
Ferguson Streets
H. H. McQuilkin
Alice Condiet
The
Philippines
First Baptist Church
Warren Avenue
C. Davis
St. Mary’s Cathedral
Nineteenth
T. M. Lenihan
D. D
George J. Bryant
Wheeler and Goodale's Bar Gains Window
The local tavern Wheeler and Goodale's Bar extends its trading hours, expanding the daily window to attract more patrons. This adjustment aims to boost evening revenue and serve the community with later supper service.
Train mix up ends with officials sleeping in Wyoming
Superintendent Park and General Master Mechanic William McKeen of the Wyoming division of the Union Pacific were en route to Cheyenne on No. 6 when their car was cut out and left overnight in Laramie. They slept through the mistake and awoke in the yards, then moved on with a freight engine after a switch crew was summoned. Also notices announce bids for four school bonds by School District No. 14, Fremont County, Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park
William McKeen
Wyoming
Union Pacific
Parks
Cheyenne
Laramie
Mr. Parks
Mr. McKeen
A Nice Game of Politics and Poker Metaphor
Senator Sorghum recalls nearly being cheated in an election. He compares it to a poker game where others stacked the deck and dealt from the bottom to prevent him from winning. The remark comes amid a discussion with a laughing attache about luck and manipulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorghum
Notice of Final Proof for William H. White at Cheyenne Land Office
Department of the Interior notice states William H. White of Little Bear Wyoming filed intent to make final proof for parcels in sections 31 and 32 T18N R68W. The proof will be sworn before the Cheyenne land office registrar December 20, 1901. Witnesses are Lena and Benjamin Lukens Isaac and Rose Bard, all of Little Bear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
Cheyenne
Wyoming
United States Land Office
Wyo
William H. White
Little Bear
Lena C. Lukens
Litle Bear
Benjamin F. Lukens
Isaac N. Bard
Rose L. Bard
Little Bear, Wyo
William Phillips
Doctor Jack Pot Consolidated Mining Company Meeting Notice
Notice to stockholders meeting in Cheyenne Wyoming December 11 1901 at 10 am to elect a Board of Trustees for the ensuing year and to transact other business. Stock transfer books close December 5 1901 at 3 pm and reopen December 12 1901 at 9 am. F M Woods secretary. Also War Bonnet Live Stock meeting December 18 1901 at 2 pm to elect trustees and consider dissolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Colo
Doctor Jack Pot Consolidated Mining Company
Kent Block
Cheyenne
Wyoming
F. M. Woods
War Bonnet Live Stock Company
E. W. Mann
Dissolution of Hellbeck and Gunther Partnership
Notice announces the mutual dissolution of Hellbeck and Gunther with John Gunther assuming all liabilities and collecting debts. Dated Cheyenne Wyoming December 2 1901 listing John Gunther Gustav Hellbeck as parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hellbeck
Notice of Sale of District School Bonds Kaycee Wyo 1901
Sealed proposals will be received by the clerk of school district No 3 Johnson county at Kaycee Wyoming until December 31 1901 for coupon bonds totaling 800 par value. Bonds dated January 1 1902 bear 6 percent interest semi annually and are redeemable January 1 1903 and annually through January 1 1910. Proceeds fund two schoolhouses. Bids must be sealed and marked Proposals for School District Bonds. Bonds cannot be sold below par and may be rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Board of Directors
Fremont
State of
Fremont County
Board of Trustees
George W. Woolf
Lost Cabin
Wyo
Kaycee
Johnson County
Buffalo
Wyoming Industrial Convention Opens in Laramie
A CALI industrial convention is scheduled in Laramie on December 11 and 12, 1901, promising discussions on regional development and industry. Attendees from business circles and local governments are expected to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Commonwealth of Good
Wyoming Editorial Association
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Laramie
Board of Trade
Business Men’s Organization
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Sun
E. A. Slack
Daily Leader
Wellman
Washington
Roosevelt
Brand
Washington Star
New York Press
Patrice
Yonkers Statesman
Information
Thames Streets
Mr. Tyler
First Congregational Church
Capitol Avenue
R. M. Higgins
South Side Congregational Church
A. M. Beecher
Wheeler & Goodale
Thos. Longhurst
Chapman
Money
Philadelphia Record
W. DB. Chaplin
United States Depository
Cheyenne, Wyoming
J. C. Whipple
J.D. W
Cheye United States
T. B. Hicks
Carter
Ishier
J. H. Loomis
Asst. Cashier
East 16Th and
van Lennen Streets
P. S. Cook
IDEAL
West Sixteenth Street
B. L. Young
Geddes Sheep Company
van Orsdel & Burdick
Pioneer Sheep Company
J. C. Davis
Abel Sheep Company
Rawlins
Carbon County
L. F. Abel
Able Sheep Company
Albert Chapman
Herman B. Wellnitz
Granger Cycle
Cali
Wyoming Industrial Conven
Laramie, de
Trans-Mississippi
Deforest Richards
G. Coutant
W. H. Holliday
W. 5B. Chaplin
A. Slack
W. C, Deming
Union Ill
Chicago
Chicago & Northwestern Lines
Missouri River
Northe-Western
J. Y. Barron
Colorado and Southern
Texas
Galveston
Houston
San Antonio
Rockport
el Paso
Louisiana
New Orleans
Lake Charles
Mexico
City of Mexico
Monterey
Guadalajara
Florida
Jacksonville
St. Augustine
Cuba
Havana
New Providence
Nassau
Colorado
South
la Carte
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