Wyoming Oil Prospects Attract Home Capital And Dreams
A weekly note argues Wyoming holds more petroleum land by oil springs than Canada, Pennsylvania, and Ohio combined and urges local investment to develop wealth. It cites 1882 exports, Bradford Pa as oil hub, and reports on lubricating oils from Wyoming wells. A cowboy named Vantz died drowning in the Platte near Casper creek while guiding cattle. his body was not recovered.
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Canada
Pennsylvania
Ohio
England
Scotland
Wyoming
Bradford
Smith’s Ferry
Franklin
Fort Fetterman
Wyo
Vantz
Judge Carey
Platte River
Casper Creek
Laramie
Thoughts and Events From A Curio of a Mixed Page
A collage notes social fashions and religious trends, lampoons a Sabbath violator. It cites Missouri teachers reshaping titles, mocking eyebrow artistry and social mores, and then warns of a Texas horse theft swindle preying on ranchmen who spot a lost animal in newspapers and are deceived by a matching description.
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Missouri State Teachers Association
Ohio State Journal
Texas
Joseph
Military Matters Confirm Telegraph Instructions to Omaha
The telegraphic orders issued on the 29th ultimo directing Major I. D. De Russy to move from Carter station Wyoming to Omaha Nebraska on public business are confirmed. Captain Wells Willard, commissary of subsistence, U S Army, will report to headquarters on subsistence business and after completion return to Cheyenne.
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29Th Ultimo
I. D. de Russy
4Th Infantry
Carter Station
Wyo
Omaha
Neb
Wells Willard
United States Army
Subsistence
Cheyenne
Governor Hale's Sickness Report From Iowa Visit
Colfax Iowa July 5 Governor Hale explains a long absence due to illness after arriving May 1 for private business He describes worsening health and a physician attended him hourly He expects improvement and plans to return to Wyoming when able to walk.
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Colfax
N. Morgan
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Iowa
Wx. Hale
Postal money orders and Fourth of July races at Fort Washakie
The revised postal order system covers amounts from 1 cent to 1 dollar with fees ranging from 8 to 45 cents across brackets. After October 1, under $5 sent by postal note costs 5 cents total. In Fort Washakie the Fourth of July celebration featured horse races with prizes of 60 and 25 dollars and a mule race, won by Corporal Cosgrove and Farrier Baldwin respectively, while the paymaster is two months overdue.
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Money Order
Calalesiic
Fort WaAshanty
Corporal Cosgrove
Mary
Corporal Garrison
Farrier Baldwin
New Orleans
Tak English Medical Institute
Tam EN@uisH MEDICAL INstiTUTE
San Franccisco
Cal
College Institute For
Liebig
Europe
Brown's Iron Bitters Health Potent for All Ages
The ad claims men and women of young, middle, and old ages gain health and strength by using Brown's Iron Bitters, presenting a broad appeal to diverse readers seeking vitality.
Drowned Cheyenne Carpenter Near Goodwin’s on Horsecreek
Samuel Green reported that Cheyenne carpenter Charles Smith drowned Sunday near Goodwin’s on Horsecreek after crossing a washed out bridge on a narrow plank. His body was recovered near the crossing by Wm Hedspeth. The Newfoundland dog stayed by the shore overnight. Smith leaves a wife and family in Cheyenne and was about 50. An inquest was to be held with the coroner.
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Samuel Green
Charles Smith
Horsecreek
Goodwin’s
Bard
Mr. Smith
Mr. Bard
Bard’s
Wm. Hedspeth
Smith
Rascally assault reported near Laramie Cheyenne
Mang the Rascal and Mr Richardson recount a July 4 incident between Laramie and Cheyenne. Langhoff and wife left a young woman in charge, a tramp entered with a revolver, threatened her, and abducted the girl. The victim can identify the assailant, and efforts to locate him are underway with aid sought.
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Mr. Richardson
Laramie
Cheyenne
Langhoff
Outrageous Assault Near Lara mie
A married woman named Moore, living with Langhoff, alleges a rape at their residence after her husband left for work. The suspect is to be sought at a cave residence near Langhoff’s, with Mrs. Moore to identify him. police plan a swift arrest or further manhunt if innocent.
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Moore
Sterling
Langhoff’s
Rumors and notices from Wyoming and surrounding towns
Local items report a race challenge between Charley and Claramie's runner, a cent inheritance, Denver’s overbuilt mood, a Little Park holdup, mine sales and potential smelter work, a drowning in Utah, and commentary on irrigation, road funding, and economic strain across Cheyenne, Albany County, and Johnson County with emphasis on development and liberal local investment.
Union Pacific expands Omaha car shops output for new trains
The Herald reports major production at Omaha shops for Union Pacific and affiliates. Oregon Short Line receives six first class coaches and multiple freight and mail cars. Utah & Northern gains two baggage cars, two mail cars and two express cars. Main line adds twenty five fruit cars. Pullman adds six new coaches and plans buffet cars on Atlantic and Pacific routes. Ten Pullman conductors now serve overland routes, with round trips totaling 8,800 miles between Omaha and San Francisco.
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Oregon Short Line Railway
Utah & Northern
Union Pacific
Omaha
The
Herald
Utah & Northern Railroad
Pullman Company
Pullman
Central Pacific
San Francisco
United States
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