Bill Nye resigns as postmaster of Laramie
The excerpt details Bill Nye's resignation letter dated October 1 1888 addressed to the U S President. Nye laments inefficiency and jokes about office life while noting his term would extend to 1886. He claims to have improved the postal system and plans to reduce ordinary letter rates, ending with a flourish of eccentric humor.
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U. S
Laramie
Bi Nye
United States
Cinoscious
Deacon Hayford
Hot Head
Post
Bil
Purified and Renovated Institution Proposed in Thanksgiving Proclamation
A dated letter praises an official term of office marked by prosperity and reforms. It recounts removing a feather bed, burning it in effigy, and introducing reforms including two cent stamps and postal notes. The author credits President and Washington departments for cooperation and suggests the idea feature in a Thanksgiving proclamation.
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Washington
Oddities in the News of a Day
A compilation of brief items from various locales. Tennessee Senator Fiddling Bob Taylor reportedly gave up his violin for sadness, while Kentucky Senator Brad ley comments. In Shelbyville Indiana James Corbett known as hobo king No 3 claims Notre Dame and study of law. he’s acquitted of child stealing. Chicago talks over city rail labor dispute with return-to-work accord. Xenia Ohio Attorney General to lead grand jury probe into Green County election frauds. Medford Massachusetts Mayor Taylor personally drives fire apparatus to a blaze. Mustazine Iowa socialist O Wilson jailed for alleged malicious damage to button factory and acid bomb incidents.
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Shelbyville
Ind
James Corbett
Hobo King No
Chicago
Notre Dame University
Washington
Labor unrest and union moves span Europe and America
In Berlin, talks target 60 000 female home workers and 4 000 tailor intermediaries on strike since November 28 with settlement prospects. AFL unions report 74 strikes last year affecting 170 696 members. costs total 4 882 285 75 plus 173 802 06 donations. London shipwrights gain higher pay 12 37 weekly and 48 hour week. A Daily Citizen newspaper idea gathers funding from British steel smelters oilers and railway workers. Manchester Dock Laborers vow to shun nonticket workers after January 1. A Brooklyn retail clothing salesmen branch forms amid six day week gains. A Wyoming Casper company planned leather goods and real estate operations with 1500 shares and three directors.
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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
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Kiyn
Notice of Incorporation The Blake Miller Company
The Blake Miller Company is incorporated in the office of the seal of state Wyoming on the 85th day of December A D 1011. The company engages in buying and dealing in feather goods and general paddle and harness business and related manufacturing activities.
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Bate
Oheyenng
Wyoming
Reward for loyalty at U P shops amid strike impact
Five foremen in the U P shops here who stayed with the company during the shopmen strike last December are receiving half a month’s pay as reward. Hundreds of foremen elsewhere are being similarly favored, with only one Cheyenne case noted.
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U. P
Cheyenne
Early June Plan for Full Vesture Through Train Route
Officials propose a through train service linking Orin Juffion and Denver, aiming to include the complete vestibu le schedule before the new timetable is adopted. This measure affects passengers and railway operations, signaling expanded intercity reach and potential changes in fare structures.
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Orin Juf@fion
Denver
Mail service petition grows for C S Wellington line
Residents south of Cheyenne on the Wellington line petition the government for improved mail delivery as telegraph operator vacancies appear at Hermosa and Ogalala stations. Oldest telegraphers take first choice per union rules amid tests showing Wellington gravel rivals Sherman quality. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy gains strong local sales for coughs colds and croup.
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Cheyenne
Wellington
U. P
Hermosa
Ogalala
Florida
National Western Stock Show attracts diverse displays in Denver
The Denver event January 15 to 20 features the largest stock show yet with a 9th Cavalry demonstration from Fort D. A. Russell, carriage horse progress from Fort Collins, and Wyoming sheep breeds. Two programs daily promise showings rivaling Chicago and New York, with Colorado & Southern Railway offering special rates.
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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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