Irrigation measure faces opposition across states
The 1901 Wyoming Daily Leader analyzes a state engineered irrigation plan amid opposition from California and Nevada advocates, Mississippi valley critics, and eastern and southern factions. It notes Western unity is needed for congressional action, with local demagogues misrepresenting motives and lawmakers unsure of endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxwell
California
Newlands
Nevada
Geological Survey
Mississippi Valley
Congress
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Missouri Valley
Montana
Dakotas
Iowa
Minnesota
North Pacific Coast
St. Louis
Tales of Presidents and a Loyal Immigrant Hero
The piece recalls Grant and Cleveland views on term limits, honors Gen John T Turchin as a steadfast American citizen, and notes Prof Mead's recovery from a Washington injury. It previews Mead’s return to study Italian irrigation and hints at a future wider public role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Mead
Washington
Italy
Mead
Cheyenne Churchgoers Noted in Local Opinion
Cheyenne shows a high share of regular churchgoers, with observers praising the city’s religious participation. The piece surveys social commentaries, local forecasts, and a call to organize a Cheyenne game protection club to enforce laws and curb poaching and out-of-season fishing.
Wyoming Farmers Note on Local Agriculture Trends
The piece argues that a growing class in Wyoming concentrates on farming as a main business. It notes Cheyenne’s potatoes and vegetables largely come from Wyoming despite broader urban reliance, and that agricultural products reach Cheyenne markets regularly as harvest season nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Wyoming Farmers Rise Across Laramie County
The article notes a broad shift toward farming in Laramie County with many locals adopting agriculture as their main pursuit. Grain production on Horse Creek and substantial wheat farming near Wheatland led to a flouring mill being erected, signaling a genuine Wyoming farming class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laramie County
Horse Creek
Wheatland
Wyoming
Cheyenne Clerks Form Union and Seek Charter
Cheyenne clerks met at Union hall electing Tom Murray as temporary president and Miss Melnerney as secretary. They organized the Cheyenne Clerks Union and sent for a charter from the Western Federation Union. A next meeting was set for Friday to form a permanent body and plan action toward early store closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne Clerks’ Union
Union Hall
Tom Murray
Miss Melnerney
Western Federation Union
Ity
Railroad Sale Dates And Fare Details
Dates indicate sale from July 7 to July 11 with limit August 1. Round trip fare set at 40 dollars. Vila Union Pacific railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vila
Cheyenne North: Union Pacific Aims for Big Cattle Center
Denver papers warn that rail alliances will make Cheyenne and Pueblo major livestock hubs. Gould and Santa Fe plans include a large Pueblo packing plant and Cheyenne stockyards expansion under Union Pacific control. Western traffic would funnel to Kansas City and Omaha with Ogden gateway closed.
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West
Denver
Pueblo
Cheyenne
Gould
Santa Fe
Union Pacific
Denver and
Rio Grande and
Rio Grande Westren
Gould Syndicate
Missouri Pacific
Atchison, Topeka
Colorado& Southern
Athenson
Kansas City
Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
California
Colorado
Utah
Rio Grande Western
Wye
Harriman
Wyoming
Idaho
Oregon
Nevada
Western
Montana
Central Pacific
Oregon Short Line
Oregon Navigation Company
Missouri River
Rio Grande
Ogden
Union Pacific Combination
Sissouri River
St. Joseph
Omaha
Rio Grande Road
Trinity German Lutheran and Scandinavian Lutheran Church Notices
Trinity German Lutheran church at Twentieth and House streets holds services at 10:30 a.m. Sunday school at 12:10 p.m. H. Wind is pastor at the Scandinavian Lutheran church on Nineteenth and House streets with services Sunday evening at 8:00 p.m. Sunday school at the usual hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity German Lutheran Church
Wind
Scandinavian Lutheran Church
St. Mark's Church
Nineteenth Street
Central Avenue
G. C. Rafter
Thames and
Highteenth Streets
Rev
C. M. Smith
W. M. Ashford
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Eighteenth and
Benjamin Young
St. Mary's Cathedral
Nineteenth
Ferugson Streets
T. M. Lenihan
D. D
George J. Bryant
M. P. Golden
First Presbyterian Church
Fighteenth and
Terguson Streets
Harmon H. McQuilkin
Junion Endeavor
Seven Year Sentence for Cattle Killing Near Rawlins
M Nevin found guilty of killing a steer owned by B C Fay and sentenced to seven years in the pen. He previously lived near Rawlins and now ranches nearby. Testimony from his 12 year old son helped prove the case, while the parents denied the boy's account. A witness named Trusk also testified. the verdict is seen as justice for stockmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Turchin
United States
Republic
M. Nevin
B. C. Fay
Nevin
Rawlins
Trusk
Saratoga
Portable Ferris Wheel Joins Laramie Elks Fair Midway
The single existing large wheel, over sixty feet tall, is secured for the Elks street fair at Laramie. It replicates the world famous Ferris wheel, nickel and enamel finish, over a hundred color lights, noiseless operation, and gasoline powered engine.
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Laramie
Special Eastbound Excursions on Reduced Round Trip Fares
Union Pacific Railroad offers discounted round trip tickets from June 20 to September 12 to eastern points including Chicago St Louis Peoria St Paul Minneapolis and Duluth. One fare plus $2 round trip rate applies. for full info contact 0. W. Sweet, Agent U P R R Cheyenne.
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Buffalo
Union Pacific
Cheyenne
CG. W. Sweet
Union Pacific Railroad
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Chicago
St. Louis
Peoria
St .Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth
W. Sweet
Notices of final proof and timber land purchase filings
Notice lists John Hohnholz of Iron Mountain Wyoming filing final proof for lots 3 4 and 6 and SH 1 4 NW 1 4 Sec 6 Tp 19 N R 69 W with witnesses John L Jordan John J Underwood James E Miller and William Clay. Also Nettie L Jordan of Underwood Wyoming files sworn statement for S 1 2 NW 1 4 Sec 14 Tp 19 N R 70 W claiming timber value and will offer proof September 11 1991 with witnesses James B Miller John J Underwood William L Clay John L Jordan. Adverse claims must be filed by September 11 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interiors
Cheyenne
Wyoming
United States Land Office
Wyo
John Hohnholz
Iron Mountain
Vic
John L. Jordan
John J. Underwood
James E. Miller
William Clay
Diamond
W. W. Chaplin
Register
Act of Congress
California
Oregon
Nevada
Washington Territory
Nettie L Jordan
Underwood
Laramie
James B. Miller
William L. Clay
Excursion Rates to California From Cheyenne
Excursion to California from Cheyenne priced at 47 dollars round trip. Dates of sale include June 18 July 2 16 August 6 20 and September 8 17, 1901. Tickets valid for twenty one days from the date of sale. Subscribe for the Leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Cheyenne
Bids Sought for Rawlins State Penitentiary Repairs
Sealed bids are invited by the State Board of Charities and Reform in Cheyenne Wyoming for furnishing materials constructing buildings and performing repair work including masonry carpenter and iron work at the state penitentiary in Rawlins Carbon county. Bids may be for the whole or part and must include a 290 dollar certified check with bid. A performance bond equal to twice the contract price will be required and completion is due by September 15 1901. The board may reject any bid and the notice is dated June 18 1901 with bids due July 8 at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Charities and Reform
Cheyenne
Wyoming
State Penitentiary
Rawlins
Carbon County
Notice of Sale of District School Bonds
Sealed proposals will be received at the Clerk of School District No. 3 Kaycee Johnson County Wyoming until June 24 1901 for the purchase of coupon bonds totaling 800.00. Bonds dated July 1 1901 pay 6 percent interest. redeemable 1908 to 1910. Proceeds fund two school houses. Bids sealed and marked Proposals for School District Bonds. Bonds cannot be sold below par. trustees may reject any bid. ALTI PENDERGRAFT Clerk. Weather report follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaycee
Wyo
Johnson, County
Wyoming
Johnson County
Buffalo
Board of Trustees
Alti Pendergraft
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Chevyenne
Sun-Leader
K. A. Slack
Cheyene, Wyo
Daily Leader
Grant
Cleveland
Boston Herald
Missouri
Pacific Coast
Acts Church
Pat
Elijah Dowie
McKinley
New York
Quartermaster’s Department
South Africa
Li Hung Chang
King Edward's Bailiwick
National Guard
Col. Bryan
Thier
Weather Report
Rocky Mountain
Lake Region
North Pacific
North Dakota
Wisconsin
Michigan
Illinois
Indiana
Dodge City
Kansas
Trace
W. S. Palmer
Movement Against
Wyoming Farmers
Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
Cheyenne -A-Big Cattle Center
First Congregational Church
Capitol Fivenue
George A. Gates
South Side Congregational
C. O. McClellan
First Baptist Church
Union Oil and Refining Company
Inter Ocean Hotel
H. M. Streeter
Overland Park
C. W. Sweet
Keystone
COOK
W. 8. Palmer
Napthaline
the City Pharmacy
J KF
Jenkins
West Sixteenth Street
I. Greentree
Alex Turnbull
Mortigian
WM. DU Bois
Opera House Elk
Cheyenne, Wyo
Patton, Fisher & Miller, Architects
Normandie
John Brown
Capitol Ave
R. A Pertzborn
Carpenter
West 20Th St
Los Areas
Cho'co
Stockgrowers’ National Bank
Whaited States Depository
Henry G. Hay
J. ©. Whipple
J. D
Freeborn, Cashier
WM. L. Whipple
Asst. Cashier
First National Bank
T. B. Hicks
G. E. Abbott
J. H. Loomis
Sherman CO
Eddy St
Twuddy St
Morrison, Merrill
East Sixteenth Street
Gheyenne
VicCormick & Gilmore
Wall Piper
17Th Street
P. S. Cook
IDEAL
W. W. Warner
Eddy Street
Mietropolitan
Otel
J. W. Griffin
Table Board
Cheyenne Sanitary CO
Ferguson Street
L, Kabis
Union Pacific Depot
Andrew McAdam
West 17Th St
BON Ton
J, MW. Newman
West Sixteenth
S&t
J. F. Schmitt
Warren
Good Live AG
Brewer & Walker
Nassau Bt
Paul Milatzo
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