Frontier Day Plans and Local News in Cheyenne
A Cheyenne item notes affordable small dwellings at 10 to 15 dollars monthly, hints at a prosperity year, mentions the federal court injunction against packers over pricing, recalls Frontier Day August 27 and 28, and reports Memorial Day prep by G A R. It also references Fort Russell work, Cuba’s independence, and J Pierpont Morgan touring Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Wyoming
A. W. Philps
Douglas
Wyo
Washington Post
Shoreham Hotel
Casper
Lander
Evanston
Senate Amends Public Building Bill for Laramie City
Washington report notes the senate approved a $100,000 addition for a Laramie City building and that Senator Warren joins the conference committee, signaling likely approval. Warren also piqued three bills, all advancing without objection though not on the calendar. One covers Big Horn surveys, another adds a fourth judge for the Eighth Circuit, and the last restores a military rank to an officer court material deemed deranged and later housed in a government asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Laramie City
Warren
Big Horn
Wyoming
The Difference in Colorado and Wyoming Legislative Focus
Denver Times editor reviews congressional delegations from Wyoming and Colorado and contrasts attention to fort locations with broader statesmanship. He notes Fort Logan upgraded, Fort Russell reinforced, Fort Washakie garrisoned, Sheridan Fort McKenzie established, and Cuban policy ongoing under U S guardianship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll
The
Denver Times
Wyoming
Colorado
Congress
Fort Logan
Board of Army Officers
Fort Russell
Cheyenne
Fort Washakle
Shoshone and
Arapahoe Indian Agency
Sheridan
Fort McKenzie
Forte
Instinct Cited in Island Disasters Saves Lives
Survivors report animals fled the area days before the cataclysm struck Martinique and St Vincent. The account argues instinctive behavior outperformed reason in guiding creatures away from danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cortain Crise
Martinique
St. Vincent
Craters
Cevers
Science Ignorance and Courage Fail In Caribbean Disasters
The narrative recalls Mount Pelee and volcanic warning signs ignored by officials and scientists who perished in the eruption. It parallels Pompeii and Martinique, noting humans rely on reason while nature destroys. The piece also mentions Latin American upheavals in Venezuela Santo Domingo and Haiti with ongoing instability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Pelee
A Potent Friend Cushman’s Rise From Wyoming Teacher to Congressman
Francia W. Cushman, a keen and entertaining speaker in Congress, began as a school teacher in Spring Hill district Wyoming. He later moved to Washington state, now represents it in Congress, and maintains cordial ties with Governor DeForest Richards and our delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francia W. Cushman
Wyoming
Spring Hill
Converse County
Douglas
Washington
Congress
DeForest Richards
Cushman
Havana jubilation after Cuba Libre praised by World
The New York World lauds Havana for its first period of good city government since the Spanish war and questions applying Cuba Libre to the Philippines. It ponders Cuba's example if the United States considers retaining the Philippines should Cuba deteriorate under misgovernment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
New York World
Havaon
Cuba Libre
Moro Cas Ue
Phillip Ploes
Cuba
Pacific
Philippines
Havana
Expensive War Costs Mount for Britain in Boer and China Campaigns
The London Statist reports British treasury expenses for the South Africa and China wars. By March this year Boer costs reach 796.87 million dollars with a projected year end total of 1.11487 billion. Chinese operations add about 30 million, requiring higher taxes and increased debt to cover four years of war.
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London
South Africa
China
Gold output in Rand i mines rises in April
Gold production in the Rand mines of South Africa for April reached 119,688 ounces, with four months’ output surpassing last year by 126,469 ounces. The Johannesburg mining revival affects wider peace or war implications, as Boer bands fight near Sane and local sentiment grows tense over the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rand i
South Africa
Johannesburg
Not Human Driftwood Says Circus Insider
Peter Sella of Coller’s Weekly defends show workers as responsible, loyal professionals not driftwood. He notes 300 staff manage tents and stock, outlines pay, contracts, bill posters duties, and reveals winter quarters at Columbus Ohio with trained animals and vaudeville paths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coller's Weekly
Peter Sella
Ehowman Brothers
Adam Forepaugh
Noah
Calliope Jack
Badger
Matout
Columbia Bridge
Portland
Oregon
Chicago
Pinkerton
Windy City
West Indies
South America
Columbus
Bachyderm
Capital Tourists Note Hidden Details of Capitol
Special correspondence from Washington reports sightseers measure value by guide fees and hunt for painters of the Census Baustains while discovering six toed figures and three armed females in colonial canvases. It notes crowded corridors, dusty volumes, and a $3 million need for Capitol improvements alongside social updates on Mrs. Roosevelt and Washington leaders.
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Washington DC
Capitol
Pocahontas
Washington
Congressional
Congressional Library
Roosevelt
Maverick Musings and Moral Lessons From Idle Gossip
A collection of aphoristic observations on manners, wit, thrift, honesty, and social behavior. The piece critiques flattery, popularity, gossip, reform zeal, and the dangers of idle hands, urging personal conduct aligned with duty and restraint.
Pink shirt caused downfall at treasury desk
A man in the treasury department wore a shocking pink madras shirt triggering speculation among colleagues. He claims his ruin came from bargain stores offering $1,560 shirts for 30 cents, and he admits buying unneeded items to justify wearing the bright garment. He tears up as he asks friends to remember the cause of his downfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
Treasury
Algud
Washington
Eastbound Excursions At One Fare Plus Two Dollars
Tickets sold on select days in June July August and September with return limit October 31. Rates cover Chicago St Louis St Paul Minneapolis Duluth and nearby points. First sale dates were June 6 and 7. Inquiries to J Barron, Agent Union Pacific Railroad. Subscribe for The Leader.
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Union Pacific Railroad
Chicago
St. Loula
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth
Proposals Open for Cement Walks at Fort D. A. Russell
Multiple notices about sealed bids due May 31 1902 for cement sidewalks grading at Fort D. A. Russell. Details include bid envelopes marked Proposals for Cement Sidewalks and addressed to Major J W Pope Q M. Also notices of final proof for William C Thomas estate in Laramie and US surveyor general bids for surveys with mileage rates and bond requirements.
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Denver
Colo
Fort D. A. Russell
Q. M
U. S
J. W. Pope
Land Office Notice of Timber Land Claim by William Yates
United States Land Office in Cheyenne Wyoming issues a notice of timber land claim by William Yates of Phillips County Wyoming under act of June 3 1878 as extended by August 4 1892. He filed sworn statement No 200 for land in Section 28 Township 19 North Range 65 West and will prove timber value against agricultural use on May 27 1902 before the register and receiver. Witnesses listed include James Griffin Curtis Griffin John Porter France Marsh all of Phi Wyoming. Adverse claimants must file before May 27 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
Cheyenne
Wyo
William C. Thomas
Ellenor Thomas
Laramie
John C. Gilland
Egbert
John Granaston
Hereford
James E. Barnes
William Waugh
Chugwater
W. E. Chaplin
Register
Office
United States Surveyor General
Wyoming
Surveyor General
Henry Grove
South Bend
Henry J. Gurney
James Murray
Little Horse Creek
Alfred Scoon
John M. Steinbrecht
Little Ho Creek
United States Land Office
John McGregor
John P. Thomas
Hew Norris
James Whitehead
C. G. Hansen
Cripple Creek
Colo
A. O. McGregor
Aew
California
Nevada
Washington
William Yates
Phillips
SW. 14
James Griffin
Curtis BE. Griffin
John Porter
France Marsh
Phi Wyo
Thin Anatae
After Pay Day Sale At The Hub Clothing Event
One week sale offers entire stock of clothing at reduced prices with many bargains. Items include $10 and $11 labels at 8 to 9 8, select bulia and worsted suiting, water damaged suites at 5 each, boys 2 and 3 piece suits at 3 5 per cent less, plus men’s furnishings and shoes. No loans, pay for own goods only.
Marion Zinc Company Stockholders Meet in May 1902
Notice announces a stockholders meeting of the Marion Zinc Company in Cheyenne Wyoming to review increasing capital stock from 200000 to 600000 dollars and authorize bond issuance up to 100000 dollars. The meeting is set for May 1 at 2 p.m. in Room 12 Kent block. C. S. L NICHT, President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Zinc Company
of Salt Company
Kent Black
Cheyenne
Wyo
Lnicht
Mixed event departs and arrives without clear details
Fragmentary note mentions a mixed event with departures and arrivals, but lacks names, dates, places, or outcomes to establish a complete report. Further readable details are unavailable in the text.
Cheyenne Lodge Meets on Second and Fourth Tuesdays
Cheyenne Lodge No 1 4 and A M meets in the Masonic hall on the second and fourth Tuesdays each month Visitors are examined at 7.3. John Roberts Do W Gill, Secretary.
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Cheyenne Lodge
Masonic Hall
John Roberts DO. W. Gill
Acadia Lodge
A. F ¢É & M—Meste
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. Pierpont Morgan
Europe
Palma
United States
Pompeii
Macauley
Blandsan
Caribbean
Venezuela
Threbels
Santo Domingo
Hayt
Rand Mines
Frye
Senate Pro
Stuart
Wilson
Senate Chamber
Statuary Hall
Oyster Bay
Thomas F. Walsh
Paris
Bar Harbor
Root
Brian
Secretary of the Treasury
Ithaca
Cornell
New York
Chevy Chase Inn
Schley
Admiral Lampoon
Admiral Schley
Memphis
Admiral Sampson
Dewey
Norfolk
Special Board of Inspection
North Atlantic
Manila Bay
Standard Ol Company
Standard Oil Company
Mavericks
Maine
Uncle Sam
Conmotion
Cou
J. % Barron
Union Pacifi Railroad
Stockgrowers’ National Bank of Cheyenne
United States Depository
Henry G. Hay
J. D. Whipple
J. D. Freeborn
Cashier
WM. &. Whipple
Aget. Cashier
First National Bank
T. B. Hicks
G. E. Abbott
Rk. C. Wycand, Asst. Cashier
N. B
Morrison, Merrill & G
East 16Th
van Lennan
State of
Thos
Longhurst
Overland Limited
Denver Pacific
Cheyenne and Burling
Monin
U. P
D. P
North Bound
San Fort Ruseel
Little Bear, la Grange
Little Tire Creek
Cook
W. M. Chas
BE. Weeks, Secretar
Hugo Donzelmann
Idelman Block
WM. Dubois
Opera House
R. N. Matson
T.B. Kennedy
Ennedy
Law
Roome
Carey Block
Clyde M. Watts
K. of P. Block
A. E. Roedel
Union Mercantile Bik
T. F. Gurke
E. T. Clark
Burke , Clark
Attorneys-at-Law
Delaware
Cheyenne Wyom
Walter A. Stoll
Attorney-at-Law Roome
Atlas Bloc
Cheyenne Wyon
G A. van Oredel
Chas. W. Burd van Orsdel & Burdick
Herman E. Wellnitz
Jdelman
Tos
Homeseekers
Atwo Ferguson
Cheyenne, Wyo
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