Iron Syndicate Eyes Hartville District Wells
News from the mines reports C A Guernsey bonding forty claims backed by Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul capitalists as Northwestern railroad plans a Hartville branch. Reports detail rich ore bodies at Sunrise and Whalen canon with claims Good Fortune Blue Bird Apex and Wyoming Belle, plus new copper ventures by the Prince Mining and Milling Company and rising railroad interest for Cheyenne growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Guernsey
Guernsey
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Northwestern
Mr. Guernsey
Northwestern Railroad
Lusk
Michigan
Muskrat Canon
Whalen Canon
Hartville
Brotherton
Union Pacific
Wendover
Cheyenne
Griffin
Kilpatrick Brothers
Newcastle
Sundance
Prof
Ricketts
Sunrise
Messrs. Vaughn and
Mosely
Sunrise Park
Pike's Peak
Lulu S. Down
Whalen
George W. Cory
Wyoming
Stein & Louk
Green Mountain Boy
Dr. Appel
Captain Lyon
G. L Beard
California
Green Mountain
Fairbank
Camrps
Oil Field Boom Draws Excursion Trains to Casper
In Wyoming the oil fields attract a massive inbound crowd with the Northwestern Railroad offering round trip fares of 34.33 from Chicago on April 26 May 26 September 23 and October 4 and 50 for the same trip with a 90 day limit. Advertising efforts extend to Pennsylvania and eastern states amid reports of a Pennsylvania syndicate gaining lands and an English syndicate pursuing the same. A well being drilled yielded a surge of water and oil delaying operations until casing is installed to control the flow. The extent of the find remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Northwestern
Chicago
Casper
Pennsylvania
Wyoming Cole Born to South Side Family
William Cole on the South Side welcomed a baby boy weighing thirteen pounds at birth. The newborn, named Wyoming, is described as a standout early addition to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cole
Wyoming
Wyoming Cole
Wyoming Admitted State 36 Ball and Banquet Arrangements
A Wyoming admission celebration planning meeting appointedGeo W Hoyt chair Henry G Hay secretary and names subcommittees for state celebration speakers invitation finance transportation decorations music trade display and marshal roles. The ladies will run the ball and refreshments with General Mizner and troops to be invited. committees to invite cooperation and a meeting set for Wednesday at four at city hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Judge Lacy
Geo. W. Hoyt
Henry G. Hay
John F. Carroll
E. A. Slack
A. D. Kelley
T. A. Kent
J. W. Lacy
Senate
Capitol
W. Downey
W. H. Holliday
Albany County
Homer Merrill
William Daley
Carbon
A. C. Settle
John S. Harper
Natronal
F. W. Mondell
W. S. Metz
Weston
J. K. Jeffrey
Governor Warren
Willis van Devanter
J. H., Maynard
A. C. Campbell
W.R. Schnitger
William Sturgis, Jr
Robert Redpath
A. C. Snyder
Louis W. Warlamont
George L. Beard
L. G. Jenks
J.C. Baird
A. Idleman
C. W. Riner
Ira R. Holmes
J. F. Jenkins
W. A. Robins
Theodore Menges
Fr. B. Adams
W. M. Mass
H. S. Bush
J. A. Martin
F. A. Roedel
M. Wasserman
J. L. Murray
J. A. England
Frank Boehm
Gus Jenkins
Warren
Riner
Jeffrey
Viaduct Deal Looks Set With Union Pacific
Mayor Riner reports Vice-President Holcomb will arrive within ten days to settle viaduct construction. Union Pacific plans to let Contractor Keefe build the viaduct and cover an $18,000 difference. Keefe expects completion by early September with Cheyenne labor and a few expert bridge builders, though firm arrangements remain unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riner
Holcomb
Union Pacific
Keefe
Manager Charged as Stableman Absent With Losses
Four or five years of operation under Charlton ended with a loss after his trusted manager Sam Armstrong vanished. Records show mixed accounts and a shortfall near Spe and i, with a substantial overage flagged in the books as missing funds. The article hints at church organists performing the national hymn today in response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.C
Railroads Face Timetable Changes and Experiments
The Burlington plans a new timetable affecting major passenger trains including a proposed shift of the eastbound Omaha arrival from 3 15 to 4 15 or 4 30. The Big Four boasts a 65 foot long locomotive with two boilers and a 130 000 pound weight capable of 90 mph.
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Burlington
Omaha
Central Traffic Association Passenger Department
Missouri Railway Commissioners
Westinghouse Air Brake Company
United States
Mexico
Canada
Chicago
Atchison, Toneka & Santa Fe
Pacific Coast
Chicago & Northwestern Union Pacific
Corbin
Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Company
Pennsylvania Road
Philadelphia
Ranch Purchase Near Cheyenne Targets Blooded Stock Farm
Holmes and York of the Interior company arrived by cheyenne & northern train after buying the 1200 acre Baird ranch at Chugwater for 37000 dollars. The property, in good condition, may become a blooded stock farm for a wealthy New York investor. A city residence sale is also in negotiation. The ranch previously carried the Baird and Allen ranch name after a division left Allen with livestock and Baird with the land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Holmes and
York
the Interior Company
Cheyenne
Cheyenne & Northern
Baird
J. C. Baird
New York
Baird and Allen
Allen
New Home Building Association Formed in Cheyenne
The New Home Building Association is perfected with directors N. R. Davis J. W. Hammond J. A. Breckens J. C. Baird A. J. Parshall A. Underwood John Roberts S. A. Bristol C. W. Riner all veterans of the old Cheyenne Building Association. The old group has earned stockholders over twenty percent annually, promising strong prospects for subscribers. Books open for subscriptions at the secretary’s office on April 1 for thirty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. R. Davis
J. W. Hammond
J. A. Breckens
J.C. Baird
A. J. Parshall
A. Underwood
John Roberts
S. A. Bristol
C. W. Riner
Old Cheyenne Building Association
Old Association
Laramie's Nominations Clash in City Caucuses
The Republican city convention nominated Col onel 5. W. Downey for mayor, D. McClough for clerk, and John W. Johnson for treasurer by acclamation. A citizens' mass meeting backed A. S. Peabody for mayor, R. BE. Hatcher for clerk, and Otto Gramm for treasurer. Election set for next Tuesday with rail extension tiles arriving. work to begin soon and Fort Russell expected by May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanamik
W. Downey
D. McClough
John W. Johnson
Citizens’ Mass Meeting
A. 5. Peabody
R. BE. Hatcher
Otto Gramm
Fort Russell
Sub Committees Named For Wyoming Statehood Celebration
The ladies committee names sub committees to plan the jur tification event ten days after the statehood bill passage. Executive, Girl Guards, Decoration, Ball, Flag, Reception, Programme, Music, and Work on the Wyoming flag are appointed with numerous local members. Next meeting set for Wednesday at city hall to discuss main celebration features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Corlett
M. E. Post
Gibson Clark
Hale
Ollerenshaw
George W. Baxter
Girl Guards
J. K. Jeffrey
D.C. Rhodes
J. F. Carroll
Poullion
R. F. Glover
Willis van Deventer
Harry Kuykendall
Grace Hebard
Geo. Masten
J. A. Breckens
Frank Dana
Maj. Whipple
Capt. van Horn
Capt. Rhodes
C. Becker
W. L. Kuykendall
J. C. Thompson
H. Conway
H. E.buchner
E. A. Slack
C. Abney
J. F. Jenkins
George R. Caldwell
J. W. Lacey
J.C. Baird
S. A. Bright
Alice Smith
Ann Marshall
W. W. Corlett
Nellie Dwyer
C. N. Potter
Hunt
Pasmore
Patten
Holt
State of
Wyoming
City Hall
Natrona County Seat Battle Narrows Between Casper and Bessemer
An impartial observer weighs Casper and Bessemer for Natrona county seat. Casper benefits from rail access and larger population, while Bessemer lacks a current rail line but may gain from a projected Pacific Short Line. Location centrality and past efforts favor Bessemer, with Casper holding rail and growth advantages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natrona
Casper
Bessemer
Natrona County
Bessene
Wyoming News Roundup From Rawlins and Cheyenne
The Cheyenne stock growers set meetings for March 31 and April 1. A Beaver Land and Cattle Company formed with 90000 dollars capital plans to acquire Hall cattle and a 10000 acre Beaver ranch. Weather improves cattle fattening prospects across Fremont and Sweetwater counties as Miss Gertrude Huntington buys Platte Valley Lyre. Edward Happy missing in blizzard. search to continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rawlins
Bessemer
Cas
Cheyenne
Wyoming
N. B. Dresser
Rawlinses
Seare
Evanston
Gertrude M. Huntington
Platte Valley
Beaver Land and Cattle Company
Hall
Sarges
Beaver
Tuk Lux
Tribune
Land Patents Granted to King and Mc Dougall
Patent issued to James L. King formerly of Pennsylvania for 0.67 acres in section 1 township 106 west containing 0.67 acres. Patent issued to Alexander Mc Dougall for 16 acres located north of section 28 and north of the sclg of section 24, in township 106 west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. King
Pennsylvania
Alexander McDougall
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The
Sun
Wyo
Joseph Grainger
Union Pacific Railroad
Sturgis
Wyoming Copper Company
Grainger
Prince Mining and Milling Com
PANY
Mizner
the New Home Building Association
Laramie
State News
U. S. Gov't Report
F. E. Warren Mercantile CO
Jubhbherks and Dealers
Rae
Wells
Nak
Valleee Bane
Tian
Gurioaiy
Meath
Randolph
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