Campaign addresses in Keefe hall highlight Wyoming home rule debate
Rainy evening drew a mixed audience as Judge Carey and J. K. Jeffrey spoke at the Republican club about statehood, home rule versus carpetbag rule, and the party’s record. Carey contrasted Cleveland era appointments with Warren's home rule, urging primaries, conventions, and protectionist aims to propel Wyoming’s growth.
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Wyoming Statehood Debate Highlights Democratic Policy Critique
A speaker denounces democratic policy in land office closures west of the Missouri, cites Wyoming statehood gains and public acts, and contrasts Republican actions on land offices roads and schools with alleged Democratic opposition. He cites officers, pensions, and park protections as Republican successes amid claims of past injustices.
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Republican Rally Promises Victory in Forty Fourth State
The speaker urges broad minded Democrats toward progress and predicts a larger Republican majority in the state election. He thanks attendees, urges duty at the polls, and calls for forward movement with renewed inspiration for a Republican victory in the forty fourth state.
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Party of Progress
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Democratic Nominees Chosen in Three City Wards
In the third ward a Democratic primary selected twelve delegates led by T. Dyer Tom Reed E Lawler H Arp L Voorhees G A Draper Warren Richardson Jr E J Passmore J W Newman M F Brennan and W A Richardson Jr A Kentucky speaker and Rev Dr Cowick spoke during lulls In the first ward H Altman chaired a modest meeting naming delegates G W Baxter J M Scroggins Fred Post J F Curtis William Cole A C Snyder John F Carroll J W Warlamont H Glafcke Ralph N Friend and Henry Altman The second ward nominees were J L Murray T B Hicks P Gad Bryan E S Johnston W L Larsch L Kabis W E Guthrie J A Breckens G G Masten J C Costello Gibson Clark and A C Campbell with Clark and P Gad Bryan noted as ornate orators
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T. B. Hicks
P. Gad Bryan
E. S. Johnston
W. L. Larsch
L. Kabis
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J. A. Breckens
G. G. Masten
J. C. Costello
Gibson Clark
A.c.campbell
Messrs Clark
Railroad Bridge Fire Near Medicine Bow Causes Train Crash
A fire on a railroad bridge east of Medicine Bow halted a freight train traveling at about twenty miles per hour. Two engines were damaged, several cars burned or destroyed, and parts of the train lay in a gulch below the bridge. The track was torn up over 200 feet. The origin of the blaze is unknown, thought to be sparks from a passing locomotive. No human lives are reported lost.
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Thirty Thousand Dollars for Wyoming Statehood Costs
Secretary of State Meldrum will disburse a $30,000 federal appropriation to cover the expenses of the constitutional convention and elections, with funds released after bond approval. The piece lauds the Republican stance toward western statehood and frames the money as a gift from Uncle Sam to Wyoming.
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Republican State Convention Adopts Harrison Tariff Platform
Nasuville July 30 delegates assemble at the Republican state convention with large turnout though fewer colored delegates. Congressman Houk serves as permanent chairman as the platform endorses Harrison and a strong national election law while praising Republican congressmen and the protective tariff.
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Extending the Free Delivery Bill in Congress
Senator Mitch ell on the committee on post offices and post roads reports favorably with amendments a bill to extend free delivery to towns of 5000 population or post office receipts of 7000 dollars. A Postmaster General letter lists 294 eligible cities and towns and estimates annual cost at 350000 dollars if enacted soon.
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Casper Democrats Hear Walter Stoll In Casper
Thirty Democrats gathered for a Casper mass meeting to hear Walter Stoll. The speaker disparaged President Harrison, predicting Natrona county's 300 vote Republican lead in September if Democrats send more like him.
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Democratic Committee Chair resigns over $430 funds
Casper official C. C. Wright failed to account for $300 from a U S senate candidate and $130 from the state committee to carry Natrona election democratic. Wright has resigned as chairman after meetings with Cheyenne democrats, prompting speculation on the candidate behind the cash.
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Casper
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C. C. Wright
United States
State Committee
Natrona
Wright
Cheyenne
Real Estate Youngster Converts After Democratic Club Incident
A young city real estate man raised as a Republican tried voting for his GOP candidate but was challenged by a judge. He then attended a Democratic club meeting, was exposed as an intruder, and escorted out by the sheriff of Laramie County. He says he is cured of Democratic tendencies.
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Utah and Northern improvements forge broad gauge rail line
The Salt Lake Tribune reports work on the Utah and Northern is advancing with plans to widen the line and run broad gauge trains by October 1. The Bear River canyon section is described as first class, with a snow resistant route and light grade. Reducing the line by thirty miles and adopting broad gauge aims to speed lumber transport from the Sound, marking a major railway event for the city this year.
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Wool shipments from Emma ranch and Wilson Brothers posted
H L Reed hauled 26 845 pounds of wool from Emma ranch to the station for shipment to Boston on Friday. Wilson Brothers shipped 17 500 pounds and secured a lower rate than last year due to local competition with Burlingses and Missouri interests. The Chicago Boston rate is about six times Chicago to Boston for unknown reasons.
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Albany County seeks 125000 bond issue to fund floating debt
Albany County commissioners advertise for bonds totaling 125000 dollars to cover floating indebtedness. The issue will bear interest at a rate not to exceed a specified percent. The action aims to finance county obligations and is to be issued under the applicable statutes.
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