Bill Nye resigns postmaster of Laramie in 1888
The letter reveals Bill Nye’s resignation as postmaster of Laramie City, W T, dated October 1, 1888. He reflects on a strained tenure, jokes about cabinet and postal woes, and notes attempts to improve the department’s finances and letter tariffs.
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U. S
Laramie
Bi Nye
United States
Cinoscious
Bill Mye
Postoffice Divan
Laramie City
W. T
United
Purified and Renovated Institution to Succeed Master
A dramatic official letter recalls the removal of a feather bed substituting glass, political maneuvering, and a path to prosperity. The author credits General Hatton, praises administration gains, and suggests incorporating reforms into Thanksgiving proclamations with support from Washington officials.
Oddities in the News of a Day
Washington Fiddling Bob Taylor the senator from Tennessee has given up his violin playing, because old tunes make him sad per Senator Brad ley of Kentucky. James Corbett of Shelbyville declares he is a hobo king graduate of Notre Dame and studied law in Washington was acquitted of child stealing. Chicago railroad officials and workers adjust differences and the men return to work. Green County attorney general to lead a grand jury probe into election frauds per Judge Kyle. Medford fire chief misses duty. mayor Taylor drives the fire wagon and citizens help extinguish the blaze. Mustaine O Wilson socialist council member and button workers union agent jailed for malicious damage and acid bombs.
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Washington
Bob” Taylor
Tennessee
Bradley
Kentucky
Shelbyville
Ind
James Corbett
Hobo King No
Chicago
Notre Dame University
Medford
Mass
Charles 8. Taylor
Mustazine
Iowa
O. ©. Wilson
Button Workers’ Union
World Labor conference advances in Berlin amid strike
In Berlin, employers met with 60 000 female home workers and 4 000 tailor intermediaries on strike since November 28 with a settlement prospect. AFL unions reported 1 350 strikes last year involving 170 696 members, with costs above 4.88 million dollars including local union donations. London shipwrights gain higher pay and 48 hour weeks, while a new Daily Citizen trade paper gains backing with 5 000 dollar pledges from steel and oil interests. Dock Labourers back National Transport Federation ticket rules in Manchester. Retail clothing salesmen in Brooklyn form a union helped by local merchants to win a six day week. Wyoming Casper company S stock 1500 shares formed with three directors ONeill B Miller Charles B Prior Grant L Hudson.
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Berlin
Germany
American Federation of Labor
London
England
British Steel
Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants
Citizen
Manchester
Dock Laborers’ Union
Eng
National Transport Federation
Brooklyn
N. Y
Hasterg
Kiyn
Natrona County
State of
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Casper
O'Neill B. Miller
Charles B. Prior
Grant L. Hudson
O'Neil B. Miller
County of Natrona
The Blake Miller Company Incorporation Notice
Notice of Incorporation records The Blake Miller Company in the state of Wyoming. The document cites the corporate purpose as buying and dealing in feather goods and general paddle and harness business. The filing occurred on the 85th day of December A D 1011 in the office of the secretary of state.
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Blake Miller Company
Seowal of
Bate
Oheyenng
Wyoming
Reward for loyalty among U P foremen at Cheyenne shops
Five U P foremen in Cheyenne are praised with a half month’s pay for staying at work during the December shopmen strike. The report notes widespread rewards across the system, with only one foreman in Cheyenne in this class. Assistant Superintendent Roth returned from a western division inspection, leaving his private carriage at Laramie. General Superintendent Davis of the Southern Pacific traveled in his private car San Jose and made a brief visit locally.
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U. P
Cheyenne
West
H. J. Roth
Gar Ag Far Ag
Laramie
J. M. Davis
Southern Pacific
San Jose
Thore
Incomplete schedule eyed for full vestibuled through train
Early in June plans considered to include the full vestibuled through train service between Orin Juffion and Denver before a new schedule is adopted.
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Orin Juf@fion
Denver
Residents seek better mail service on Wellington line
South of Cheyenne on the Wellington line of the C S and S complain about mail delays. A petition to the government is planned to improve service. Telegraph operators resigns vacancies noted at Hermosa station and Ogalala office with seniority rules favoring older workers. Gravel from Wellington pits praised as high quality and comparable to Sherman gravel. Chamberlains Cough Remedy endorsed for coughs colds and croup and sold by druggists.
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Cheyenne
Wellington
U. P
Hermosa
Ogalala
Florida
Largest National Western Stock Show Promises Thrills in Denver
The upcoming Denver National Western Stock Show January 15 to 20 is billed as the largest yet with a U S Army cavalry troop from Fort D A Russell performing drux and stunts. Fort Collins horses on display show progress toward an American carriage horse. The University of Wyoming contributes wood exhibits and sheep representing nearly all breeds. Colorado and Southern Railway offers special rates for the event with details from their agent.
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9Th Cavalry
Fort D. A. Russell
United States
Fort Collins
University of Wyoming
Chicago
New York
Colorado & Southern Railway
Colorado & Southern
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