General R Harvey Reed Wounded Over Reception Incident
The piece reports that General R Harvey Reed suffered serious injuries in Cheyenne during President Roosevelt’s visit. It rebuts local editorials accusing Cheyenne of snubbing the President and praises Governor Chatterton’s handling. It notes Rock Springs Miner criticism and details about reception plans and Wyoming’s upcoming convention efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Harvey Reed
Chatterton
Richards
Cheyenne
Roosevelt
United States
Hock Springs
Union
Wyoming
Wyomie
Rawlings
Citizens’ Committee
Chéyenne
Douglas
State of
R. Harvey Reed
Rock Springs
Wyoming industrial convention secretary reports on Hoo Willis George Mor
Col. G. Courant, secretary of the Wyoming industrial convention, presents a comparison or report concerning Hoo Willis George Mor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. G. Courant
Wyoming Industrial Convention
Willis George Mor
Wit and whimsy mix in a Chicago Row of Notes
The column pokes at social talk and gender roles with sharp wit and playful cynicism. It ribaldly notes how tone and authority shape belief and hints at domestic observations about wives and husbands. The piece uses humor to reflect early 20th century attitudes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Station
Canal and
Adams Streets
Chicago
J. &. Preston
Overland Limited Named Luxurious Daily Train to Chicago
The Overland Limited is described as a magnificent daily train from the Pacific coast to Chicago via the Chicago Union Pacific and Northwestern line. It features through drawing room and tourist sleeping cars, free reclining chair cars, and dining cars. The Northwestern line is noted as the only double track railway between Chicago and the Missouri river, with all ticket agents selling tickets through this route.
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Chicago
Union Pacific
Pacific Coast
Rawlins
Laramie
Cheyenne
Missouri River
Grand Colorado and Southern Railway Leisure Excursions Offered
A lavish Pullman tour aboard the largest dining car in the world and the open top Chililitly observation car. The trip includes three Tropica Circle Tours and Ruined Cities in southern Mexico with long stops. Agents Fisher and Cooper advertise full itineraries and tickets with all details and descriptive booklets. Special eastbound excursions from Cheyenne to multiple cities feature reduced round trip fares. Barron, agent, outlines colonial excursion rates to Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Washington and California.
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Colorado and Southern Railway
Wader
Republic
Tropica
Mexico
BR Fisher
EA. Cooper
Denver
Colo
Cheyenne
Moutans
Idaho
Cregoe
Washington
California
Irrigation Insight From John H. Gordon
John H. Gordon lauds a comprehensive irrigation book praising its practical guidance on water use, canal and laterals construction, and water law. He cites experiments from Wyoming and notes the need for restrained water rights and stronger legislation to curb waste and court battles.
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Wyoming
John H. Gordon
Flood losses mount in Kansas after raging rivers recede
Topeka reports floods dropping, North Topeka rising above water. Conservative loss estimates across Kansas towns list property and crop damage from Lawrence to Salina, with totals rising to around 1 billion in villages and multiple county belts. wheat and corn battered, broad agricultural impact expected.
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Topeka
Kan
North Topeka
Kansas Avenue
Lawrence
Salina
Manhattan
Wamega
St. Mary's
Clay Center
Enterprise
Concordia
Junction City
Solomon
Abilene
Ellsworth
Lindsberg
Hutchinson
Minneapolis
Emporia
Florence
Lincoln
Atchison
Burlington
Hill City
Beloit
Blue Rapids
Kansas
Russell, Ellsworth
Dickson, Geary, Riley
Pottawatomie
Wabaunsee
Shawnee
Smoky River Valley
Roberts ends life amid A O U W bookkeeping crisis
Denver report says F Marion Roberts, grand recorder of the Ancient Order of United Workmen in the state, died by his own actions after facing a cash shortage. The committee probing his accounts found discrepancies and noted misdirected drafts tied to his role. A $30,000 Fidelity deposit bond backs the order’s finances.
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Denver
Colo
F. Marion Roberts
Order of United Workmen of
Roberts
Grand Recorder
Roberta
Fidelity
Doposit Company
Maryland
Notice for Publication of Timber Land Claim
Notice is given that Dugald B Whitaker of Cheyenne Wyoming filed sworn statement No 256 to purchase NW NE 14 NW 14 SE 14 and other fractional parcels in section 14 township 17 west range 64 west and offers proof land is more valuable for domestic uses. Names Frank Jones and others appear in the notice.
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United States Land Office
Cheyenne
Wyo
California
Oregon
Nevada
Washington Territory
Dugald RB. Whitaker
Lanemie
Wyoming
Marie
Hugh J. Allen
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
United States
Spain
Legal Fight for Rich Man Varis June 8
A Paris legal battle over John Bell Breckinridge heir to the Tovia lions pits his California family against his wife and mother in a guardianship dispute. Breckinridge, 24, was treated for mental strain after incidents at the Hotel La Perouse and a sanitarium, with court actions tied to potential asylum detention. The case centers on who should guard him as his sanity is debated by San Francisco lawyers and French authorities.
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Staten
Wyoming
Matet
Dio
Frederick Sharon
Champa Elysees
Seracor Sharon
California
Owen Breckinrides
Vienna
John Cabell Breckinridge
Breckinridge
Rancisco
Sharon
Paris
Champs Elysees
Landau
Mra
Mra. Breckinridge
Hotel la Perouse
Bisgeriet
Hue Montaign
Dr. Pellereau
Reading
Kelly
Henry Peartree
Coudert Bros
Mr. Breckinridge
Hotel Perouse
Abandoned Land Contests Hearings Set in Wyoming
A notice outlines that Hugh J. Allen and Murray contest land claims across multiple townships in Wyoming. Hearings are scheduled before the United States Land Office in Cheyenne with final proceedings in Fort Laramie and Cheyenne. The documents cite absence from the land, lack of improvements, and claims of non-service in U S wars.
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Murray
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
United States
Fort Laramie
Wyoming
United States Land Office
Cheyenne
B. Chaplin
Land Office Notice of Contest and Annual Meeting
Contest notice filed by John E Hurne against homestead entry 4723 for multiple parcels cites noncultivation and possible service history. Henry A Arp of Cheyenne seeks to prove up on lots in Wyoming. Wyoming Neutral Exchange stockholders announce annual meeting in Cheyenne on June 9 with trustees elected and business conducted.
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Mammoth Group Gold Mining Company
Cheyenne
County of
Laramie
Wyoming
Atchison, Kansas
F. M. Baker
H. DD. Schoonmaker
Milwaukee and St Paul Raise Chicago Rail Fares
On June 5th 6th 18th and 19th Milwaukee and St Paul raise Chicago rail tickets to Chicago Milwaukee plus 2 00 for the trip. Tickets valid for return until October 31st. Three daily Cheyenne to east trains. Address J Preston Commercial Agent 1020 17th St Denver Colorado.
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Union Pacific Railroad Company
Cheyense
Chicago
St. Louie
Memphis
81. Paul
Mineapolis
Pelota
Milwaukee and
St. Paul
Miwantee
Pac
Cheyenne
J. & Preston
Donyer
Colorado
West Round Overland and Pacific Mail Railroad Timetable
Historic timetable fragment listing westbound and eastbound trains with numbers names and times for Overland Limited California Express Pacific Mail Portland and Atlantic Express routes. Includes departures arrivals and omnibus notes for No 4 6 9 106 109 and Denver Pacific services.
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Overland Limited
Peat Mall
Vedere Oes
California
Expreaa
Daparta Icky Eevee
Pacific Mapream
Aeparte Cece Ee
Portland
Grenger
Atlantic Exprem
Geparte Ieevee
Wastern Express
Train Schedule Fragments for Bast and Dill stations
No 159 arrives Bast on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday at 7 00 am. No 154 departs Bast on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday at 9 00 am. West Bound and Best Bound trains listed with times. Fort Russell and several place names appear with unclear times.
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U. P
D. P
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A. Slack
Gen
R. Harvey
Evanston
Clark
Branston
Bia
Loeb
Pres-ent
Windon
Rock Spring
Commercial Club
Coutant
Col. Courant
Sheridan
Chicago Record-Herald
Chicago News
Nautical
New York
Old Mexico
Barron
Asiew Parity Nalieay Co
Professor Mead
Audh
Rame
Eed Bocksom
Lee Chee
Sen le Peoutier
Han Abe
John Cabell Breckenridge
Chicago and North-Western Railway
Omaha
den- Portland
Department of the Interior
United States Land Ore
Tor
John E Hurne
Homestead
Onange
Willaim Thompson
Coniasaa
William H
United Ethics Land Office
Sald Ba Ina
Henry A. Arp
W. On
Nisa Linas
Boas Mogers
Martin Frank Carlson
Chaplin
VIA
THE
Milwaukee
Capitol
Wight
F. R.dildine
Seepg Cheyenne, Wyo
Orage
Malvern
Denver Pacific
Webeweves
Eaves
North Bound
D. M
Fort Russell
Little Bear
la Grange
Little Horve Creek
South Bend
Cheyenne Lodge
NO. I
John Roberts
D. W. Gill
Masonic Hall
Cook
W. M. Grorok Gregory
A. G. Grimes, M. D
Tel
Ferguson Street
Omce
Hugo Donzelmann
Idelman Block
Cheyenne Wyaning
Wh. Dubois
Opera Hoves
Rn, Matson
T. B. Kennedy Matson & Kennedy
Carey Bloor
W. Lacey
Union Mercantile Bill
T. F. Burke
T. Clark
Burke
Walter A. Stoll
Attorney-at-Law Reome
Atlas Block
Wyomin
A. Ven
Oredet Gras
Burdice Vam
Orsdel & Burdick
Law Comarest
Wremirs
Civos Monartis
Attorney-at-Law Office
Kewte
AMO
Texas
Fort Orth
T. €. Pilmer
Denver, Colo
Maha
Lily
St Louis
Servici
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