Ex-Gov Hoyt Returns From Denver Exposition With Wyoming Exhibits
In a Wyoming feature, ex Gov John W Hoyt arrived back after a western trip to gather desirable exhibits for Wyoming at the Denver exposition. The mission yielded fine mineral and natural curiosities to be placed in the Wyoming department. Whitely Matheus Corpus and Geo N Whitely faced habeas corpus before Judge Sener for allegedly obtaining 250 dollars from James W Hammond on false pretenses via a draft on a St Louis house. Bail denied. Whitely jailed pending November District Court term. Territory counsel O N Potter W W Corletti. A Riner for the accused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
John W. Hoyt
Denver
Geo. N. Whitely
James W. Hammond
St. Louis
Sener
Whitely
O. N. Potter
W. W. Corletti
Territory
John A. Riner
Parade and farewell events for Gen Crook at fort Omaha
About one thousand residents attended a Sunday press parade at the fort after a six-piece concert by the regimental band led by Signor Nevetti. A farewell banquet for Gen Crook is planned at the Millard hotel with 125 invitations. Gen Crook and others depart for Arizona the following day if Gen Howard arrives before Friday.
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Omaha
Fort
Fourth Infantry
Signor Nevetti
Crook
Millard Hotel
Arizona
Howard
Department of the Platte
Gen. Crook
Martin
Col. Royal
Bourke
Roberts
Changes announced in Union Pacific management
Dispatch from Omaha dated August 25 reports abolition of the general superintendent office. Effective Sept 1 new divisions are led by regional superintendents: S. T. Smith Kansas division from Kansas City. A. A. Egbert Colorado and western lines from Denver. P. J. Nichols Nebraska division from Omaha. Robert Law Wyoming division from Cheyenne. J. H. Congdon oversees motive power and war dept and EB Lane the bridge building department.
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Omaha
J.T. Clark
Union Pacific
8S. T. Smith
Kansas City
Kansas
Kansas Central
A. A. Egbert
Denver
Colorado Central
Creeley
Salt Lake & Pacific
Georgetown
Breckenridge
Leadville
Clark
U. P. Railway
Hts Road
Faber Union Pactffic Railway Company
J. Smith
Kansas Division
Missouri
Colorado Division
Colorado
Greeley
Breckenridge & Weadville
Western & Pacific
Denver, South Park & Pacific
P. J. Nichols
Nebraska
Union
Council Bluffs
Town
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Omiaha
Robert Law
J. H W. Congdon
Lane
Ss. H. H. Char
General Court Martial At Fort D.A. Russell Aug 26 1882
A general court martial is appointed to meet at Fort D A Russell Wyoming on August 26 1882 for the trial of private Jeremiah McQuaid troop A Fifth Cavalry and other prisoners as may be brought before it. Major Joseph W Wham Capt Edwin Pollock Capt Charles J Von Herrmann Capt J Scott Payne Lt John J O'Brien Lt Frank L Dodds Judge Advocate. Leave of absence for twenty days to take effect about September 1 1882 is granted Lt Thaddeus Hf Capon and Captain Alfred Morton with HQ at Whipple Barracks and Port Geant respectively.
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Fort
D. A. Russell
Wyo
Jeremiah McQuaid
Fifth Cavalry
Joseph W. Wham
Edwin Pollock
Ninth Infantry
Charles J. von Herrmann
Fourth Infantry
J. Scott Payne
John J. O’brien
Frank L. Dodds
Thaddeus Hf. Capon
Ninth Dufantry
Alfred Morton
Col. Brackettt
Whipple Barracks
Col. Shafter
Port Geant
Arizona
Whittaker
Iseture Fie
Troops Move to Fort McKinney Under Capt Hay Command
Troops en route on a west bound train from Fort Omaha to Fort McKinney occupy a special coach. They are commanded by Captain Leonard Hay and Lieutenant James McB. Stembel.
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Gu Infautry
Fort Omaha
Fort McKinney
Leonard Hay
James McB. Stembel
Occua
Water Works Extends Beyond City Limits
The water main is now laid nearly out of the city limits with workmen on the last block. The pump house and machinery will be placed in block No 17, the city having purchased that block for the purpose shortly after plans were made.
Governor Arrives and Begins Term at Executive Office
The Governor and his wife take residence near Hale's executive office at Hill and Eighteenth as they seek a suitable home amid a building boom. Officials praise first impressions and optimism for a lengthy or short stay. Opportunities for work in promoting the territory's advantages and addressing housing demand are noted.
City Awards Sewerage System Bid to Holme of Denver
The bids for excavation and pipe laying for the new city sewerage system have been disposed of. Richard Holme of Denver submitted the accepted bid of 2875 dollars. The work covers main sewer lines from Hill to Eddy along Fifteenth and Eddy to Crow Creek with branches on Eddy Ferguson and Hill streets, under city engineer plans.
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Richard Holme
Denver
Hill
Eddy Street
Fifteenth Street
Crow Creek
Ferguson Street
Seventeenth
Hill Street
Opera House
Wolme
Colorado Notes from the Centennial State
The Colorado broom factory at 433 Blake Street Denver was burglarized Tuesday morning with the safe drilled and opened and contents rifled. W D Jenkins formerly of the South Pueblo Republican faces 600 dollars in estate accounting troubles. In Alamosa a nine year old boy named Reed attempted to shoot a playmate. the intended victim fled and the sister was shot in the back and died. The Denver exposition management faces criticism over ventilation and a closed stairway elevator. The mining engineers’ society is reportedly in session across the state.
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Colorado
Blake Street
Denver
Society of the Mining Engineers
W. D. Jenkins
South Pueblo
Alamosa
Reed
Litttle
A Heart of Victory and Local Happenings
A selection of brief notes covers prizes of affection, Colorado wheat yields, Utah labor pay, circus weather quirks, park popularity, building projects, and a July era public life. Reports include the Laramie Daily Times finances, emigration crowding at a depot, and the Omaha suffrage meeting.
Horse Stealing Pursuit Ends With Capture Near Laramie
In a Laramie Boomerang account from Cummins City a thief riding a stolen horse was tracked by C W Eads. Eads rode to LeRoy’s Bridge and trapped the rider at dawn. The suspect, who named himself Lewis Watson, surrendered and was taken toward Laramie following breakfast.
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Laramie
Cumming
C. W. Eads
Cummins City
Shortley
Dirk
Winchester
LeRoy’s Bridge
Ads
Wong
LeRoy’s
Lewis Watson
Wyoming Goods Boom and Railroad Progress Stir West
A Buffalo Wyoming buyer totals over $20,000 in goods from Pax ton and Gallagher. Wyoming exhibits at the Denver exposition attract attention with soda lake samples and ore displays. The Oregon Short Line Railway advances toward Pocatello, Montpelier, and Soda Springs with rapid track laying and multiple stations. A Deadwood notice previews H W Beecher sermons and a note on sunstroke in Egypt.
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Omaha
Robert Foote
Buffalo
Wyo
Paxton & Gallagher
Omaha Herald
Union Pacffc
Waterbury Button Company
J. P
Greeley Tribune
Wyoming
Denver Exposition
Denver Tribune
John W. Hoyt
Fort Collins Express
John M. Kendell
J. M. Merrill
Beargulch
J. D. Stoner
Collins
Buckhorn
Big Thompson
Larimer County
Oregon Short Line Railway
Union Pacific
Granger
Ogden
Montpelier
Utah & Northern
Pocatello
Soda Springs
Bear Lake
Pacific Express
Pocatella
American Falls
Wood River
Bellevue
Hailey
Oregon
Visu
Idaho
Salt Lake Tribune
Professor Aughey Escapes Indian Pursuit in Montana
Prof Samuel Aughey of the state University narrowly escaped Cheyenne Indians while collecting agates along Powder River. His horse carried him miles as tribes pursued, but he reached camp unharmed without his specimens. Also included are Union Pacific management changes effective Sept 1 1882 listing new superintendents and divisions. Boomerang notes report Dr Baker's shooting of Sam Smith and subsequent bond posting.
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Aughey
The
Omaha Herald
Samuel Aughey
State University
Montana
Will Hamilton
Omaha
Powder River
Big Horn Country
Fort Keogh
Mizpott Creek
Professor Aughey
Herald
Cummins
Sam Smith
Dr. Baker
Smith
John Baker
Sam
Debates on propriety and chaperones in society
A collection of opinion sketches and anecdotes on manners, modesty, and social conduct. It questions the idea that a young man and woman cannot be left together without scandal, praises American self reliance, and includes a tale of a Texas election and a bank check anecdote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Feuillet
Philadelphia Times
Austin
Jim
Texas Siftings
Providence
Raith
Will
Sary MacFlinn
Anon
Jack
Stapleton
Esmeralda
Hoyt Backed for Territorial Delegateship Leader Urges Candidacy
The LEADER carries the name of Hon. Jno. W. Hoyt as a strong candidate for territorial delegateship. His supporters push for Hoyt in the race, citing local prominence and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jno
W. Hoyt
Territorial
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Military Affairs
Mile Ane
Hale
Morgan
Hill and
Eighteenth Streets
City Server
Colorado Notes
F. H.C
Salt Lake
E. A. Slack
Jno. Roberts
T. A. Kent
20Th Street
A. W. Swan
Atlas Block
Sixteenth Street
Denver & Rio Grande
Beck
American Woman Suffrage Association
Deadwood
H. W. Beecher
Ingersollia
Court House
Egypt
Ferene
Chic Sion
Chicag
Purenec
Alex
Sene
Mount Evidene
Have A
Gress
Jalso
Shootin
Rash
Secretar
Iron and Organiz
Wyomir
Heen Arr
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