Carey bill gains Republican support in Senate action likely in two weeks
Washington reports Senator Platt of the territories committee says no Republican will oppose Carey Wyoming statehood bill as it passes the house. several Democrats assure support. Bushers note Idaho and Wyoming measures and presidential action loom. Military Reservations topic notes cattle grazing disputes on Shoshone reservation and post abandonments. Personal items list New York trip and nominations confirmed by the senate.
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Washington
Platt
Senate Committee On Territories
Carey
Wyoming
House
Baker
Tae Sun
Idaho
Springer
Mansur
Dorsey
Nebraska
Senate
Oates
Alabama
Committee On Indian Affairs
Fosher
Secretary of War
Judge Carey
McKinney
Rock Springs
A. Gilchrist
Mead and
New York
Cheyenne
Frederic S. Heparn
Lewis A. Grant
Minnesota
Nelson A. Miles
Benjamin H. Grierson
Tenth Cavalry
Wilson Dillon
Evanston
Wyo
Amasa Bishop
Oakland
Emma Hoke
Sonoma
William W. Old
Leadville
Wasuinctos
Clarence D. Clarke
Supreme Court of
Sullivan Names Terms for Four-Round Corbett Fight
Boston April 5 John L Sullivan agrees to a four round bout with James J Corbett for a $1000 prize with the stipulation he must sleep the challenger within four rounds or forfeit his payment. Secretary M J Slattery of the Gladstone club in Providence offers $1000 for the contest if set for April 23.
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Boston
John L. Sullivan
J. M. Corbett
Corbett
Sullivan
M. J. Slattery
Gladstone Club
Providence
Banking bill proposed by wage workers alliance
Senator Ingalle introduced a bill for a U S banking system led by a secretary and four assistants with high salaries. Banking would be run nationwide at minimal cost with nominal fees, creating a state department of banking to be maintained as long as funds allow.
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Waswixnoros
Ingalle
United States
Wage Workers’ Alliance
Shaw
Debt Security Terms Include Interest and Cash Denominations
The document details the security loan terms with annual interest payable each December. Failure to pay ends the loan, with post sale excess funds returned to the borrower. Treasury funds cover department transactions, and currency is to be printed by hand on silk with specific denomination sets including mills, cents, dimes, dollars, eagles, condos, and talents.
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Department
Treasury of
the United States
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Denver Mayoralty Ruling: Lon doner Out, Appeal Looms
Judge Allen ruled against Lon doner in the Londoner mayoralty contest. Defendants' bid to reject the jury finding failed. An appeal bond of 5000 dollars was filed late this afternoon. Case moves to the supreme court. writ of ouster likely after Londoner’s term ends.
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Denver
Allen
Londoner
Supreme Court
New German Era Opens After Bismarck Slump
In Berlin and across Germany April reports sketch a new regime after Bismarck's looming departure. The emperor seeks unity projects, reshapes army rules, and hints at reforms. The Reichstag opening, royal speech, and royal decree on officer eligibility mark a shift toward liberal clerical coalition influence. The emperor’s stance toward Jews and alleged exclusionary tones draw attention amid social reform talk.
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Berlin
Bismarck
Fredericksruhe
Gladstone
Reichstag
Herbert Bismarck
Bismarckj
Prince of Wales
Reichsenzeiger
William
England Outwitted by Africa Policy Debate
Sir Samuel Baker accuses the British government of mismanaging Africa policy and traces gains to individual English explorers. He defends Emin Wiseman alliance, notes German expeditions, and predicts Germany and Italy strategic wins while Britain retreats.
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London
Sir Samuel Baker
The
Times
Africa
Emin
Wiseman
Samuel
Germany
Equatorial
Victoria Nyanza
Mwanga
Uganda
White Nile
Gondokoro
Italy
Aining
Pesees
Khartoum
Evanston Democratic Paper Organised for Town News
The Uinta Publishing company forms to run a newspaper in Evanton with $10,000 capital. Investors include A. C. Hevkwith, Thomas Blyth, W. A. Hocker, H. Harrison, and Joseph B. Cashin. They have bought land for $4,000 and plan Bourbon journalism. Albany county residents urge a North Laramie river bridge at the county road crossing to Laramie Peak.
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Evanston
Uinta Publishing Company
Evanton
A. C. Hevkwith
Thomas Blyth
W. A. Hocker
H. Harrison
Joseph B. Cashin
Ulota
Shater
Bourbon
Laramie
Salbany County
Laramie Peak
Easter Days and Easter History in Vanity Fair 1890
A historian note on Easter origins from Ostera to Christian symbols. Describes Easter observances in early Christianity, Passover connections, and customs such as dyed Easter eggs. Personal travelogue recounts Cairo Easter rituals among Greek, Roman Catholic, and Coptic churches with vivid observations.
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Egypt
Cairo
Christ
America
Hassen
Easter Socials and Prospective Entertainments Highlight Week
The report lists a Thursday evening gathering with Easter flowers and favors for guests including Edith Johnston and several others. It notes social events by Congregational and Methodist ladies, and upcoming activities such as a Lenten club hop at Library hall and St Mark’s church organ recital featuring Prof. Leroy Moore with contributions from Mrs Corlett, T W Brooks, Barney David, and Mrs Brewster.
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Edith Johnston
Gussie Johnston
Nellie Lieby
Ada Johnston
Maud Johnston
Gertrude Dobbins
Elsie Myers
Ada Williams
Mabel Masten
Maggie Moore
Sara Gordon
Edna Bartlett
Library Hall
Fred Sellick
St. Mark's Church
Leroy Moore
Trinity Church
Denver
Corlett
Messrs
T. W. Brooks
Barney David
Brewster
Cheyenne Postoffice Faces Staff Strain Amid Jumping Work
The Cheyenne postoffice reports a sharp rise in March activity with about a 50 percent increase from February. Management warns the current clerical and carrier force is overworked and urges departmental relief to handle the surge in registered letters and packages received and dispatched during March 1 to March 31, 1890.
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Mass
Cheyenne
Cheyenne, Wyo
Postoffic
Pete
Wyoming Sunday School Convention Set for Laramie
The tenth annual Wyoming Sunday School association convention will be held in Laramie City from July 8 to 10. Executive committee members aim for a large attendance of Christian workers. Harry A. Burnham is coordinating with prominent Sunday school leaders and letters from distant parts of the state indicate strong interest, with Rev J. C. Rollins among expected attendees. The program will be published soon.
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Wyoming Sunday School Association
Laramie City
Wyoming
Harry A. Burnham
J. C. Rollins
Buffalo Public Schools
Electric street railway contract let in Salt Lake
A contract is let in Salt Lake for twenty five miles of electric street railway under the direction of Robert Jones formerly in charge of the Edison light plant in Lara mie. Jones is also planning electric roads for Helena Butte Ogden and Logan City Utah. Electric road cost about 10000 dollars per mile. Jones has worked on the electric grit plant and the Union Pacific will be here soon, making him a key adviser on Cheyenne’s potential electric streetcar service.
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Salt Lake
Robert Jones
Edison Light
Laramie
Jones
Helena
Butte
Ogden
Logan City
Utah
Union Pacific
Cheyenne
Laramie Prospects Quiet Hope For Local Developments
Laramie hopes rise as Salt Lake capitalist leases the soda chemical works and plans operations within days. Downey backs the glassworks project with the touring mill approaching opening. Keystone mine prospects near Laramie are flattering and land sales around Lander and Timbyeteo increase confidence in future activity.
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Laramie
Salt Lake
Soda Chemical Works
Colonel Downey
Keystone
Cheyenne Real Estate Booms as Rail Line Opens
Cheyenne real estate shows steady demand and rising prices amid a busy building season. About 1,500 to 1,800 railroad workers arrive, with 500 already on site, as interior Heights developments and new offices bring growth. Numerous homes and commercial projects rise, including the Alert Hose company building and Governor Warren residence remodeling, while a investor syndicate surveys the market.
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Cheyenne
Cheyenne and Northern
Harry
W. L. Kuykendall
Theodore Menges
Interior Heights
York Avenue
Alert Hose Company
Alert Hose House
Hove
Andrew Gilchrist
Levi Ashenfelter
Daniel MclIivane
M. Marks
Twenty-second Street
Evans
Mr. Keefe
A. W. Bradley
Cemetery Hill
Hotel Vendome
Central Avenue
Denver
Trinity Methodist
Warren
Seventeenth Streeet
E P. Hurd
Jennie Conway
A. Underwood
South Side
F. B
Aceone Episcopal Shore
Wyoming Farmers Eye National Prize For Large Crop Yields
The last legislature created a 250 per acre prize for top yields in potatoes oats and wheat plus a 500 prize from the American Agriculturalist. Local growers report 90 bushels oats per acre by Edmund Hurlbut and 434 bushels potatoes per acre by Frank Isham. The Sun urges early planting and notes the contest will publicize Wyoming’s agricultural potential and attract immigration.
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Edmund Hurlbut
Big Horn
Sheridan County
Frank W. Isham
Little Bear
Wyoming
American Agriculturalist
Broadway
New York
Tae Sun
Destruction at Fort Laramie Amid Government Dismantling
A Sum correspondent reports rapid property destruction at Fort Laramie under government orders. A week-old quartermaster notice seeks twenty men at $50 monthly to dismantle the fort, with hospital floors roof piping and mill machinery removed. A sale of dismantled buildings is advertised, making the fort's present form disappear and prompting criticism of authorities.
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Fort Laramie
Yth
Fetterman
Platte
Laramie
Great Northwest
Burlington Continental Railway
Lange
Tte
Wyoming
Congress
Wyoming Wool Growers Meet Spurs Market Increase
Report from the annual Wool Growers of Wyoming meeting in Denver notes higher week by week home market prices for wool. Delegates discuss duties on certain imports and potential impact on farmers who ship to eastern markets amid rising costs and policy questions.
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Wyoming
Denver
Cantern Co
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Timbyeteo
Cheyenne Real Estate
Frank Lyons
George HH. Brown
William S. McCague
J. H. Smith
A. G. McGregor
G. B. Gerald
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