Cheyenne Leader notes 1875 legislature move and rail plans
The Daily Leader reports on Cheyenne as the legislature plans organization, census calls, and party caucuses. It notes on routes, the Bozeman road prospects, and a push to open costs and markets, with jurors drawn for the term, and local church marriage reports. The piece surveys transport, politics, and schedules in early November Cheyenne.
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Elegant banquet marks departure for Chicago and Boston tour
The happy couple left by the outgoing train for Chicago and Boston on a bridal tour partly shortened by the Wyoming legislature meeting, of which Mr. Ward is a member.
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Two Houses Organize and Prepare Committees for Governor
The two Houses spent yesterday perfecting their organization and appointing committees including rules. A joint committee will inform the Governor they are ready and report he will meet them in a joint session at two p m to deliver his message.
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Fort Pease and Big Horn City Rise in Montana Frontier Rise
A Montana party led by Maj. F. D. Pease set a stockade at the Big Horn River and Yellowstone junction calling it Fort Pease. They laid out Big Horn City nearby and have sent two boatloads of supplies from Bozeman for winter. The area is praised as western frontiers wealth near the Big Horn mountains and the Os e bud country.
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Basest breach of trust cited in Wyoming Territory press
The Laramie Sun is accused of publishing an advance synopsis of Governor Thayer’s Message, violating a pledge that it not be released until delivery to the legislature. Editor Slack is condemned for bad faith, while Sentinel editor Hayford and associate Bramel are praised for faithfulness to their word.
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Wyoming Central Railroad Planned From Cheyenne to Laramie
The Cheyenne news notes a new Wyoming Central railroad aiming Cheyenne to Laramie with future extension to the Black Hills. Directors include Governor Thayer and multiple named investors. The paper hails the project as a grand scheme, promising cheaper travel to Laramie and Cheyenne by avoiding the Union Pacific.
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Wyoming Central Railroad prospect hinted in speculative note
The writer imagines a tunnel twenty miles long to reach the Sabille valley, compares to the Honeac and Mont Cenis tunnels, and expects the Wyoming Central Railroad linking Cheyenne and Laramie to progress. The News promises Wyoming coverage if it sticks to reliable scoops from the Leapes, avoiding credulity and improbable yarns.
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Wyoming Legislature Tells of Reform and Roads
Governor Thayer’s message to the Wyoming Legislature outlines calls for economy and tax relief, a simpler city government, an immigration board, stock theft controls, a wagon road to Montana, fish culture, and legal reforms. It urges better law quality, rail and mining supports, and a firmer Indian policy with congressional memorials.
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No new action as Gov message read in both houses
After the governor's message, committees had not reported and standing committees will be announced next week. Little business occurred yesterday. The two houses likely adjourned until Tuesday afternoon.
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Biennial Elections Barred by Governor Thayer’s Message
Governor Thayer argues to the Fourth Legislative Assembly that switching from annual to biennial elections is compelling. He says current system forces yearly elections with high costs and political turmoil, offering no real benefit to taxpayers or electors, a view shared by most voters.
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Political theater and the dangers of self-promotion
The piece argues that politicians and officials seek committee roles to showcase abilities and stay visible to voters. It claims annual conventions and partisan platforms are used to manipulate processes and shout partisan rhetoric, keeping them from obscurity.
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