Wyoming capitalists urged to invest at home and abroad
The piece advocates Wyoming investors to back domestic enterprises and to show confidence in the state's future to attract foreign capital. It cites available bank capital as evidence of readiness and urges local leaders to invest as a model for eastern investors. It also notes a Shanghai report that General Tung Fuh Siang was decapitated on January 16 in Shan-Si province according to the London Standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Shanghai
London Standard
Peking
Tung Fuh Siang
Yamen
Shan-Si
Kan Su
Panama Route Victory for Isthmian Canal Commission
The Isthmian Canal Commission unanimously recommends the Panama route over Nicaragua after valuing the French company at about 40 million dollars. The Colombian government has authorized transfer and offered a perpetual lease to the United States on reasonable terms. The battleship Kearsarge, a sister ship to the Illinois Kentucky and Wisconsin, is readied for Venezuela patrols and stands as a new naval pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan
Panama
Haupt
Nicaragua
Panama Canal Company
Ita
United States
Costa Rica
Chicago Record-Herald
Kearsarge
Venezuela
Illinois
Kentucky
Wisconsin
Wyoming Adjutant General Delegates Send Officials to National Meeting
F A Sutzer, adjutant general of Wyoming, could not attend the national adjutants meeting in Washington. He deputized Col. W F Cody and Col. Cann to represent the state. The conference aims to create national encampments for the national guard with the regular army, to be held annually in three regional points. Cheyenne may host the western gathering. The piece also notes England's rising iron and steel imports, foreseeing Britain buying more iron and steel than it sells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Sutzer
Wyoming
Washington
W. F. Cody
Buffalo Bill
Cann
Richards
National Guard
England
Great Britain
Editorial staff shakeup follows quake coverage
The Denver Evening Post reports a shakeup in the editorial team after earthquake coverage. Alfred Patek, formerly of the Than, succeeds John F. Carroll as editor. Arthur Brisbane of the Chicago American is hired as an editorial writer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Mexico
Denver Evening Post
John F. Carroll
John Ward
Ata
Alfred Patek
Than
Mr. Carroll
Arthur Brisbane
Chicago American
Democratic sulks end in legislative prank trial in Cheyenne
The Wyoming legislature faced a chaotic scene as Carroll became the central figure in a dramatic incident. Old Man Kime of Fremont county was drugged to influence a senatorial vote, with C B Dodge of Rawlins accused of administering the dose. Dodge confronted Carroll at his home, prompting threats of libel action. Carroll resisted retracting a charge, leading to a criminal libel case that the editor won, while Dodge was convicted. The Post laments its lost vigor and seeks a stronger editor.
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Wyoming
Peasion
Cheyenne
Carroll
Kime
Fremont County
C. B. Dodge
Rawlins
Dodge
Post
Laramle
Second Volume of Wyoming History Nears Completion
Colonel Courant is hard at work preparing the second volume of his history of Wyoming for the printers and hopes to place it in their hands by March. He spends mornings and evenings on the task, aided by a typewriter, with one always at his side. The second volume is expected to be as engaging as the first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Courant
Wyoming
State Library
The Social Leader and the Price of Honor
The Chicago Tribune notes that many shun social leadership due to its high personal costs. The role demands sacrifice, nonconformity, and endurance of satiety and ennui, with leaders enduring little joy in simple pleasures while shouldering heavy demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Gorman Amid Global Quips And Political Pokes
A satirical column mocks Mr. Gorman of Maryland as a notable figure among critics while weighing England Germany and China in a broad joke set. It targets Bryanites rail policy Governor Van Sant and Senator Mason with wry commentary on national issues and parties.
Nocturnal Basket Lift Prank At Seminary
A western seminary faced discipline issues as students planned a night visit by male cadets. A professor hid in a basket to catch the pranksters but proved heavier than the visitors, prompting reinforcements to hoist him up. The incident was recounted by Mr. Seth Low at a lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Seth Low
Western Seminary
Bolat
In the White House New Administration Shapes Politics
Washington January 22 Special describes Roosevelt's early presidency as the start of a new administration with many four-year appointees due for renewal. The piece notes office seekers flood Congress, forcing lawmakers to align on confirmations and political contests. Proctor of Vermont proposes a Civil War veterans retirement bill expanding ranks at higher grades. The article also covers active visitors to senators and a playful history of the McClellan Democracy led by George B. McClellan as an influential wing within the Democratic caucus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jan
Roosevelt
White House
McKinley
Congress
Senate
West Virginia
Maryland
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Elkins
McClellan
House of Representatives
George B. McClellan
New York
Antoun W. Dunn
Natural Philosophy Reflections and Social Musing
A miscellany of ideas on marriage time and fortune and social conduct. The writer muses on how giddy girls become sedate matrons and how time and influence shape behavior. A brief engagement with prudence and vanity ends with a call to subscribe to The Leader.
Street Names All Streeta Running North and South to be Changed
City council introduces an ordinance to rename north south streets, leaving Warren Capitol Central avenues unchanged. Second reading expected for February 4. List of new names follows with many east side streets becoming alphabetic Colorado avenue through Sugar Street Pennsylvania avenue. Includes stockholders notice and probate scheduling for Morris Wasserman estate with February 13 hearing.
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Warren, Central
Capitol Avenues
N. R. Davis
Warren
Capitol
Central Avenues
Ferguson Stree
Carey Avenue
Eddy Street
Fourth Avenue
Thames Street
Fifth Avenue
O'Neil
Sixth Avenue
Bent Street
Seventh Avenue
Reed Street
Eighth Avenue
Snyder Street
Ninth Avenue
Dillon Street
Ames Street
Dey
Cribben
McComb
Stinson
Warren Avenue
House Street
Colorado Avenue
Evans Street
Dakota
van Lennan
Erie Avenue
Maxwell Street
Florida Avenue
Seymour Street
Georgia Avenue
Pebrean
Idaho Avenue
Jackson Avenue
Bradley Street
Louisiana Avenue
Alexander Street
Montana Avenue
Dunn Street
Nevada Avenue
Rollins Street
Ohio Avenue
Hugar
Pennsylvania Avenue
Morris Wasserman
County of
Laramie
Frances Wasserman
T. J. Fisher
Union Pacific Special Rate to Denver for The Mary Mannering Return
Union Pacific offers a special rate to Denver and return of 4.30 on January 24 for the Mary Mannering Theatrical Company. Tickets are valid only on train No 4 and return must be by January 26. J F Barron, Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific Railway
Denver
Mary Mannering
J. F. Barron
Notice of final proof for land claims in Wyoming
Department of the Interior land office at Cheyenne announces final proof dates for settlers John A. Kelly and Charlie Bloom. Witness lists include Robert Bailey Frank Jones Howard Thomas and John Bray for Pine Bluff and Cheyenne areas. Proofs to be made before the register and receiver on specified dates in 1902.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Charlie G. Bloom
Pine Bluff
Henry W. Thompson
Charles W. Johnson
Charles ©. Carletrum
Peter A. Johnson
Chaplin
Register
Department of the Interior
Wyoming
United States Land Office
John A. Kelly
Vis
Robert Bailey
Frank Jones
South Bend
Howard Thomas
la Grange
John Bray
EB. Chaplin
Department of the Interior Land Office
Settlor
Wye
Myra F. . Phillips
Visi Curtis BE. Griffin
James H. Griffin
Joe Mullen
Sid. Clark
Phillips
Contest Notice in Cheyenne Land Office Wyoming 1902
A contest affidavit by Frank McClung challenges Francis J Murray's homestead entry No 3825 for SW 14 Section 33 T26N R63W alleging abandonment for over two years and no residence or cultivation. Notices set for Feb 17 1902 and final hearing Feb 26 1902 at Cheyenne with publication due to service difficulties. The notice ends with a printer’s advertisement urging early printing.
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Frank McClung
Township
Francis J. Murray
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
United States
Spain
John Hunton
District of Wyoming
Fort Laramie
Wryo
United States Land Office
Cheyenne
Wyo
Due
Chaplin, Register
Proposals for Artillery Horses From Denver Office
Office Chief Quartermaster announces sealed proposals for 252 artillery horses to be supplied to Fort D. A. Russell Wyoming and Fort Douglas Utah. 126 horses needed for each post. Bids due January 21, 1902. Proposals in triplicate marked Proposals for Artillery Horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colorado
Fort D. A. Russell
Wyoming
Fort Douglas
Utah
U. S
J. W. Popd
Q. M
Special election in Cheyenne on bonds for water and sewerage
Notice from the Cheyenne mayor and comptroller in 1902 calling a special ward election on the first Tuesday in February. Voters will decide two propositions: limit city coupon bonds to 985000 for water system extensions and authorize 15000 for sewerage construction and maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Wyoming
State of
Towit
A. D
Eard
Fed
Aald City
Sald City
Wald City
Notice of land entry contest and public sale
Notice from the Department of the Interior Land Office Cheyenne Wyoming records a homestead entry contest against Albert Mahoney and a separate land sale notice for a black horse of 1000 pounds with diamond brand on the left shoulder. Contests allege abandonment and hearings set before United States Commissioner in Jones Ranch with response the priority. Public sale follows if not claimed within two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Notics
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Mr. Gorman
Germany
China
Schwaub
America
Bryanite Organs
Lord Gosling
Monte Carlo
New England
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Bryan
Democratic Party
Kansas
van Sant
Job
Proctor
Prooctor
Vermont
Han
War Department
Philadelphis Bulletis
The
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Millonaire
Boston Transcript
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Commercial Block
George B. Abbott
State of Wyoming
F. Jenkins
Olive
Wheeler & Goodale
Manhattan
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Silver Moon
A. L. Fowler
West Seventeenth Street
National Home Seekers’ Association
Ahetalney
Agnortenh Bonding and Trust
Stockgrowers’ National Bank
United States Depository
Henry G. Hay
J. C. Whipple
J. D. Fresborn
Cashier
WM. L. Whipple
Asst
First National Bank
Capital
Hicks
Abbott
H. Loomig
East 16Th and
van Lennen Streets
Lal
W. B. Chaplin
E. A. Slack
Treasury Department
Office of Comptroller of the Currency
Washington, D. C
National Bank of Cheyenne
Wyon
J. William B. Ridgely
Ce Dearti Anes
le Moray
BE Aury
Advartias
Frank N. Shiek
Range
John
Senaten
District of Ming
Jones’ Ranch
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Hon. T. T. Burke
George W. Hort
B. A. Black
Misa Mabel Hayford J
Jenkins J. D
Churetih
Bert Hayes
Gillette
George
Walker I. CO
Whipple A
Donahue
Nelw
Borenton
Q. M. Carley
Martin Connor - Jo
F. Tomilieon
Ivy
Badas
Tehee
Petre
Veenee
W. Aime
Samuel Merrill
Donald McDonald
Islay
Joseph Kingham
Heweee
Prt
Crewe
Oerene
Herne
Pateeses
Chicago
Union Pacific
Chicago & Northwestern Lines
Missouri River
Eall
Sooth
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Mexico
City of Mexico
Monterey
Guadalajara
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New Providence
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