Three months of turmoil and arrests in Western towns
In Wheeling two bank employees Harry Seybold and George Henning caused a social stir with their arrest. Utes in Western Colorado resume band raids for provisions and ammo, harming game. Omaha Brewery sales to a European syndicate total 1.5 million amid keg costs. James Averill, former Sweetwater postmaster, is removed by authorities over local misconduct amid frontier tensions.
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Harry Seybold
George Henning
Wheeling Bank
Omaha
James Averill
Sweetwater
Wyoming
Clarkson
Averill
Wyoming Development Company aims at eastern Wyoming irrigated district
The Wyoming Development Company seeks to form an agricultural district in eastern Wyoming under the Desert Land act. It plans to sell eighty acre tracts to settlers, finance irrigation with land and water priced to recover reclamation costs, and hopes a Washington inquiry will prompt speedy, fair federal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming Delopment Company
Wyoming
Tur Sun
Mead
Cheyenne
Laramie
Cheyenne and Northern Railroad
Colorado
The
Sun
Washington
Noble
West
Sparks
Western railroads seek balanced growth for steady traffic
The text argues that building prosperity through home markets and manufacturing centers near western routes will restore railroad profitability. It emphasizes countering concentration in big eastern hubs by promoting regional development and year round demand for rail traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Prospects for John L Sullivan on Mississippi plantation job
Register Wilson notes favorable odds for Sullivan securing a twelve month convict labor role on a Mississippi plantation where hiring out to the highest bidder was common. Witnesses include a supreme court clerk who swore a warrant for arrest as Gov. Lowry warned against further fighting.
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Register Wilson
John L. Sullivan
Mississippi
Supreme Court
Lowry
Sullivan
John
Who Is Dodging in Warren Land Controversy
Delegate Carey defended Governor Warren’s possession of a quarter section land, asserting he pre empted, improved, inhabited, and conducted business there for years, while accusers claim fraudulent possession. The dispute centers on the land claim and Warren’s official oath and tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carey
Warren
Usiailly
Inference on Carey's land value remark and Carroll's reply
The passage notes that Carey's answer to a question about land value was not directly tied to the land's worth to the government. It implies Carroll viewed Carey as politically maneuvering rather than addressing value. The text suggests readers infer a prop for Carey rather than a factual statement.
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Democratic Party
Carey
Carroll
Honest Stand for Wyoming Morals in Sweetwater Scene
The Boomerang challenges Tae Sun to denounce the hanging of a man and a woman in Sweetwater, arguing Wyoming’s public sentiment is against crime and dishonesty. It urges cooperation with honest stock raisers to close notorious hog ranches like Averill’s and to purge the area’s moral atmosphere. Tae Sun is urged to uphold honesty and condemn theft.
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Tae Cu&yEenne Sun
Sweetwater
East
Wyoming
Averill
Tae Sun
Tables Turned in Wyoming Political Skirmish
Budget columnist notes suppression of a nuisance about Governor Warren and Peck. The Sun and Editor Carroll are challenged in the witness box over earlier Connecticut evidence. Warren remains governor as Carey defends his ally John and official acts. Republicans jubilant, Peck and Carroll despondent. Francis E. Warren retains the governorship in Wyoming.
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Warren
Peck
Sun
Carroll
Crook County
Paul Pry Peck
Carey
Johnny
Mrs Gladstone's Support Through Long Prime Ministership
Mr Grapstone and his wife have spent fifty years married and he has served as Britain’s prime minister multiple times. They raised eight children with four sons and three daughters surviving. Helen, one daughter, leads Newnham College Cambridge. Mrs Gladstone stood as a pillar of strength throughout his career.
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Grapstone
Great Britain
Hawarden
Calcutta
Helen
Newnham College
Cambridge
Gladstone
Tanner defends Black amid pension office probe
Commissioner Tanner rejects criticism of General Black while noting the pension office inquiry yields no new facts. He says the record speaks for itself and will refrain from blasting others, urging colleagues to handle attacks instead.
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Tuk
Tanner
Black
Land claims delay irks Wyoming Development case
The Cheyenne Daily Leader reports an official order to reopen and speed the government review of Wyoming Development company land claims. Citizens have invested $488,000 in tunneling and irrigation works, while title disputes linger. The Evening Tribune and local voices urge a swift, just resolution and patent issuance for the company’s lands.
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Cheyenne Daily Leader
Theyoming Development Company
Wyoming Development Company
The
Evening Tribune
Wyoming
National Republican
Wyoming Deveneers Company
County prisoners urge special term for faster trials
The Sun calls county commissioners to convene a special court to move prisoners awaiting trial. The proposal argues that early trials save jail costs and free those not guilty, while deferring trial would release inmates in mid winter when laborers cannot find work. The appeal notes the matter was raised by attorneys over a week ago.
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Tuer Sun
Tur Sun
Ex Senator Thomas Platt Returns from Alaska
The Newark papers report the return of former United States Senator Thomas Platt from Alaska. Platt’s arrival is noted by local editors, with attention to his health plans and possible future public activity.
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Newark
Thomas Platt
Alaska
University of Wyoming Admission Regulations Described
The University of Wyoming outlines admission rules for the preparatory department based on certificates of good character and eighth grade proficiency. Applicants may enter on a trial basis. if proficiency is lacking, withdrawal is requested after the first term. Collegiate class admissions are to be received as described.
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Wyoming
University of Wyoming announces fees and 1889 opening
The notice details attendance costs with free instruction for Wyoming nominees, $5 for non-residents, a $2.50 library fee, and boarding options at $25 to $28 monthly. Registration opens September 3 with classes forming soon after and instruction starting September 10, 1889. Inquiries to President John W. Hoyt at Laramie.
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Wyoming
John W. Hoyt
L.L. D
Laramle
Ballet and Ball Meets Minstrels in Capitol Nine Loss
Manager Brawell of the Capitol base ball club was involved in a side show as the Capitols, with Rapp and Cole on the battery, lost 8 to 7 to the Thatcher nine amid ballet, minstrel comedy, and fixed innings. Gate receipts about $35 were donated to the Ladies' Aid society. The crowd saw a buxom ballet girl, a freckled Irishman, and two clowns provide ball action between plays.
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Brawell
Capitol Baseball Club
Minstrel Nine
Gretchen
Thatcher
Rapp
Cole
Capitols
T. B. Adams
Ladies’ Aid Society
Minstrels
That Lander Liar and a Sweetwater Robbery Tale
A humorous mock report from the Douglas Budget mocks Brother Caldwell and Ed Towse over a necktie festival on the Sweetwater. A Cheyenne telegram of ten words spawns an elaborate air castle eight sticks high, a dime novel style tale that most colleagues copied instead of The Sun’s true account.
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Douglas
Brother Caldwell
Lander
Towse
Cheyenne
Eddie
Sun
Denver Rumor on Union Pacific Swansea Land Sale
A Denver rumor claimed Union Pacific bought land at Swansea near Denver to build a $600000 shops plant. Superintendent Choate denied any truth, saying the company needs shops but is not currently in position to undertake such a project.
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Denver
Union Pacific
Swansea
Choate
Colorado
A Correct View on Lynching and Cattle Thieves
The Look Springs Independent argues that while lynching is abhorrent there are moments when thunder and lightning seem needed. It questions the courts' protection for cattle thieves facing overwhelming evidence and warns against justice masked by legal technicalities.
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Ook Springs
Governor Warren Visits Laramie for Hatchery Tour
Hon. F B Warren governor of the territory arrived in Laramie last evening. He met prominent citizens at Thornburgh and the club house. This morning with Fish Commissioner Miller Secretary Meldrum and Judge Gramm he toured the fish hatchery and planned to return to Cheyenne tonight.
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F. B. Warren
Territory
Laramie
Thornburgh
Miller
Meldrum
Gramm
Club House
Cheyenne
Comerany
Lone Tree Copper Lode Located in Silver Crown District
A location certificate was filed yesterday at the county recorder’s office for a copper bearing lode named Lone Tree in the Silver Crown district. Locators are W. L. Goodsell, Mary Goodell, and Ella Hills. Legal blanks filed with the office.
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County Recorders Office
Lone Tree
Silver Crown District
W. L. Goodsell
Mary Goodevll
Ella Hills
Consolidation of Oregon Short Line and Utah Northern Railroads
The eight railroads consolidated under the Oregon Short Line and Utah Northern names report a total 1476 miles, detailed by line from Granger Wyoming to Huntington Oregon and connections through Utah and Idaho. Officers Charles Francis Adams and W H Holcomb sign the agreement completed July 27 with Cheyenne as Wyoming headquarters.
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Oregon Short Line
Utah Northern Railroad
Territorial Secretary's Office
Oregon Short Inc
Granger
Wyo
Huntington
Oregon
Idaho
Utah and Northern
Ogden
Utah
Butte City
Utah Central
Frisco
Salt Lake and Western
Lehi Junction
Tintic
Silver City
Eureka Mines
Nevada
Salt Lake City
Toole County
Syracuse
Idaho Central
Mamoa
Boise City
Nev
Nevada Pacific
Charles Francis Adams
W. H. Holcomb
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Boomerang urges Laramie water reforms and river taps
The Boomerang criticizes Laramie’s water supply deficiencies and low pressure from private tapping of city springs. It notes fire protection risks and urges the city to control usage and consider river mains similar to Greeley. Soldier Springs is deemed impracticable due to the territorial fish hatchery, leaving city officials to act.
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Laramie
Gramm
Greeley
Soldier Springs
Princess Laulil Leads Samoan Party Held for World Exhibition
Princess Laulii of Tutuui and nine Samoan subjects passed through the city en route to Chicago under supervision of Cunningham and Cottrell. Cunningham plans to hire them for exhibition tours and later world-travel contracts with Chicago organizers. The party’s princess, known as Laura in San Francisco, serves as interpreter alongside their native musical instruments and war relics. The group is described as rugged, dark skinned with auburn hair.
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Laulii
Tutuui
Messrs
Cunningham
Cottrell
Chicago
Laura
San Francisco
Archool
New York Amerald’s Sunday Royal Wedding Special
The New York Amerald issues a Sunday royal wedding special in England, the first Sunday paper there. It boats a special train and wide distribution across the land and astonishes English readers with American journalism enterprise. The edition sells out quickly.
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New York
Washout on the C N Roadmaster Delaney reports flood impact
Delaney of the Cheyenne and Northern rode into town Saturday after the great deluge at the Chugwater region. He says water reached fourteen feet and caused extensive stock damage. He warns that nearby towns could have been swept away as Johnstown if present.
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Delaney
Cheyenne and Northern
Ling Infant Marie Gertrude Died of Cholera Infantum
Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs C W Ling died yesterday morning from cholera infantum. Funeral held today from the family residence on East Sixteenth Street with burial at Cathy Ollie cemetery.
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Marie Gertrude
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