Great Management Signals Union Pacific Expansion
The Union Pacific accelerates expansion with plans from Portland to Seattle and a China steamship line. Holcomb heads west as stock rises on anticipated federal funding, and Cheyenne connects to Chicago and Northwestern while Hartville mines gain a branch. Central car shops to grow to 5,000 workers within five years.
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Union Pacific
Denver and
Fort Worth
Holcomb
Pacific Coast
Portland
Seattle
Washington
China
Associated Press
Los Angeles
Salt Lake
California
Pacific Railroad
Wall Street
Cheyenne and Northern
Chicago and Northwestern
Hartville
Company Central Car Shops
Realty Excursion To Cheyenne Draws Large Real Estate Interest
The second Denver to Cheyenne excursion organized by the Interior company attracted more investors, many real estate operators, drawn by favorable reports and liberal offers for unimproved property. The day featured city tours, business talks, and praise for The Sun newspaper from attendees and Sun corps.
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Denver
Cheyenne
Interior Company
Sun Corps
Buncombe
Sun
Greeley
Fierce tempest sweeps through middle and eastern states
A fierce tempest yesterday stormed the central and eastern regions causing extensive damage across towns and communities. Officials reported downed trees, power outages, and transportation disruptions as residents assessed the impact.
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Middle and Eastern States
Democratic hopes ride on Wyoming statehood bill
Democratic politicians in the territory boast the US Senate will approve Wyoming admission and seek to capture state offices and both senatorships. A few Republican defections could upend the plan, disappointing Democratic aspirants who previously blocked Wyoming’s statehood to keep it a territory.
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United States
Senate
Wyoming
Trial of Hatch for Uncles Murder at Colorado Springs
Cold reports from Sundance favor the trial. Real estate gains brighten outlooks. Tom Patterson, employed by the defendant, faces a circumstantial evidence case where expert testimony may decide the outcome.
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Hatch
Colorado Springs
Tom Patterson
Idaho Statesman Marks Idaho Admission Bill Passage Parade
The 4th met in festive form with abundant illustrations in red and blue to celebrate the passage of the bill admitting Idaiwo, honoring the milestone with commemorative display.
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Idaho
Met
Idaiwo
Democrats Back Wyoming Bill Push Senate Campaign
The Democrats show strong confidence in Wyoming's bill passing the senate and have begun their campaign. The public is asked to note the number of Democratic votes when the bill comes to a vote.
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Wyoming
Senate
Clark returns to Wyoming from Washington trip
B A Clark appointed by Governor Warren as a committee member to visit Washington has returned to Wyoming. He was in the house gallery during the Wyoming bill debate and witnessed the ballot. His ranch lies in Weston County and he supports the legislative changes, believing in progress.
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B. A. Clark
Warren
Washington
Wyoming
House of Representatives
Mr. Clark
Weston
Wyoming politics. Republicans should push Wyoming statehood now
The Philadelphia Press warned Wyoming's statehood could let Democrats win elections, but the writer argues the territory will lean Republican. Wyoming’s population, schools, newspapers, and limited Mormon vote favor Republicans, with eastern settlers likely Republican as immigration grows. Statehood would add three electoral votes and strengthen the GOP.
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Philadelphia
Wyoming
Nebraska
Iowa
Minnesota
Ilinois
Democrats Organize Clubs Across Territory for State Election
The democrats are organizing clubs throughout the territory and are taking active steps to support and manage activities for the upcoming state election.
The Republican party shown as progressive and adaptive
The passage contrasts the Republican party as forward looking, learning from experience, and adapting to public wants, while the Democrat is portrayed as looking backward and focusing on present comforts, likened to a man in the front seat of a hack.
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Republican Party
Cheyenne Sees Unified Call for Prosperity on Streets
Citizens express unanimous belief Cheyenne is on a sure road to prosperity. Croakers on the streets are silenced as optimism grows about the town’s future.
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Cheyenne
The Sun Leads The Procession In A Political Commentary
The speaker urges Democrats to restrain boasting until the state bill clears the senate. The piece questions if Democrats advocate free trade, noting that free traders support democracy rather than trade liberalization.
Interior Land and Immigration Card Maps Cheyenne Center
A card sized for a 614 envelope depicts the Union Pacific railroad system with Cheyenne as the central hub. The graphic emphasizes Cheyenne as a key junction in the network.
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The
Interior Land and Immigration Company
Union Pacific Railway
Cheyenne
Real estate excursion planned in two weeks
A real estate excursion is scheduled to occur in two weeks. Organizers have announced the event window and invite interested buyers to participate.
Foreheads Count After Convention Nomination Odds
The quote notes party post convention jitters and jokes about the Democratic camp. It says those not nominated may be nearly as electable as those who are, implying a wide field of contenders and close chances.
Protection proves salvation for American iron industry
The London Iron and Coal Trade Review cites protection as salvation for American iron, noting a history of gains despite Democratic opposition. An English witness questions Democratic low tariff advocates while a 25 000 ton steel sale to a Mexican railway illustrates protection’s impact. The Denver Republican editorializes that Republicans will sustain free trade through protection, boosting American manufactories against world competition despite higher wages.
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London Iron and Coal Trade Review
Denver Republican
Republican Party
Southern congressmen rally against statehood provisions
The Omaha Bee mocks southern lawmakers for fearing Idaho and Wyoming statehood terms, condemning their alarm at female suffrage and alleged suppression of Democratic voters who do not swear allegiance to laws, while singling out Mormon influence as a relic of barbarism.
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Idaho
Wyoming
Union of States
Republic
Omaha Bee
Distribution dispute over Leader issue and Boomerang
The Tue Laramie Boomerang claims the campaign issue of the Leader was not distributed from its office. It does not deny that both papers circulated together by the same carriers. The items were distributed with the carriers but not from the Boomerang’s office.
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Tue
Laramie Boomerang
Boomerang
Democratic Trick in Laramie Editorial Distribution
A Wyoming campaign dispute reveals that on two routes the Leader distributed with the Boomerang causing accusations of democratic manipulation. Nellis Corthell organized carriers who delivered Leaders folded with the Boomerang. The incident underscores alleged party tactics ahead of the state election.
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Tuk Sun
Leader
Democratic Committee
Laramie City
Tae Sun
Nellis Corthell
Wyoming
Tuy Sun
Natrona County First Election Shows Republican Lean
The Natrona county returns indicate a Republican tilt. Excluding Bessemer precinct, several Democrats won but the overall Republican ticket likely would have carried despite alleged boodle from Cheyenne to Casper. Natrona is declared all right.
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Natrona County
Bessemer
Cheyenne
Casper
Natrona
Col York’s Visit Highlights Kansas Politics and Growth
Col J H York, in the city on Interior Land and Immigration business, has drawn attention for exposing Senator Pomeroy’s corrupt methods and spurring his retirement. He influenced a movement to establish a local normal school and praised Cheyenne real estate conditions as highly favorable, likening it to gliding with the current rather than pulling upstream.
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Col
J. H. York
Our City
Interior Land and Immigration Company
Kansas
Senator Pomeroy
York
Cheyenne
Laws Enacted by Eleventh Assembly To Be Printed Today
The printing of the laws enacted by the Eleventh legislative assembly will be completed today and they will be ready for distribution early next week.
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Eleventh Legislative Assembly
Pioneer Bright’s Wyo suffrage legacy recalled near Leadville
The article notes Colonel William H. Bright who first introduced Wyoming's women suffrage bill now lives near Leadville Colorado at Evergreen lakes. His wife writes to the Tax Sun editor praising his early advocacy and recalling the push for full ratification as Wyoming moves toward equal rights.
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William H. Bright
Wyoming
Leadville
Colo
Evergreen Lakes
Tax Sun
Denver
Wyoming prepares for statehood celebration in 1890s era letter
A Wyoming correspondent reflects on the first legislature, the 1869 suffrage bill, and regrets for Republican dissent. The writer notes Mr Bright, head of the early legislative council, works at a Leadville fish hatchery and hopes for a visit to Wyoming during statehood festivities.
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Cheyenne
Rocky Mountains
Bright
Legislative Council
Wyoming
Leadville
Wyoming Democrats Seek States for Ticket Aspirants
The would be leaders in Wyoming’s democracy arrange states for their state ticket though there aren’t enough senatorships governorships and other high offices to go around.
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Wyoming
Realty Contest Over Lake Minnehaha Mortgage Dispute
Elmer B. Jones sues W L McCague A G Charlton and Theodore Mengs in district court alleging a February 1889 sale of a Lake Minnehaha mortgage to McCague through Charlton as agent. Foreclosure was in Charlton’s name, with deed to Charlton, then a 1890 alleged sale to Mengs. Jones seeks decree cancelling Mengs title and forcing deed to Jones. The case highlights active city real estate deals and rising values as multiple parties vie for the same property.
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District Court
Elmer B. Jones
W. L. McCague
A. G. Charlton
Theodore Mengs
Mr. Jones
Wm. L. McCague
McCague
R. A. Moore
Sald McCague
Lake Minnehaha
A. G. Chariton
Charlton
Theodore Menges
Jones
A.G. Charlton
Fiery Wheat Market Sparks Flood of Options Trading
A dramatic wheat session in Wheat New York on April 11 saw about 20,000,000 bushels traded in May June and July options as traders rush to cover contracts. Outside speculators chase profits from rapid price swings while December options rise on new crop. Government crop report fuels move, leaving bulls surprised yet financially stable overall.
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New York
Wall Street
Lively Prize Fight Ends in Knockout Near Town
Martin Brophy of this city and Jimmy Bates of California fought a lively match in a shed near town. Bates was knocked out in the fifth round by a clean blow on the neck.
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Stvainoviety, Tl
Martin Brophy
Jimmy Bates
California
Bates
City Council Special Meeting on Bids and Utilities
The city council met to open bids for city lands and discuss key matters including viaduct plans, the Burlington depot clock repair, and a proposed reservoir. Bids for 100 acre tract and 43 acre tract were reviewed with payment terms set, but the committee postponed action until next Tuesday. The road company and engineer visits were noted, and talk of cheaper electric lighting prompted a three-man committee to study costs before adjournment.
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Weed Ue
Holcomb
Bogue
Dsof
Riner
Burlington Depot
J. F. McClung
J. R. Phelan
Finance Committee
Jenks
Mead
Prof
Nettleton
Denver
Water Committee
A.D. Kelley
Kelley
Bond
Eye
Coutit
Richardson
Merrit
Big land purchase near the city by Ames Pratt and Lawrence
G W Ames Augustus Pratt and J B Lawrence bought eighty acres in section 11 just west of the city. The tract will be platted and offered for sale. Future plans include building developments and exhibits by the owners as they prepare the property for market.
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G. W. Ames
Augustus Pratt
J. B Lawrence
Bresnahen
Algo
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Great Management
Sundance
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