Republican Rally Delivers Strong Wyoming Campaign Display
A large turnout at the Opera House in Wyoming capi tal city featured speakers J M Davidson H V Groesbeck R H Scott and Joseph M Carey. Carey’s speech attacked rival platforms and defended tariff policy while praising the Republican record and the party’s war-time debt reduction.
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Opera House
Wyoming
Union Pacific Band
A Aa
Coil Salt
George W. Hoyt
Hom
J. M. Davidson
H. V. 3. Groesbeck
Laramie
R. H. Scott
Req
Sundance
Joseph M. Carey
Laramie County
Groesbeck
United States
Arepublican Party
Democratic Party
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Wyoming and national politics clash over tariffs and immigration
A speaker argues the Republican tariff policy fostered growth and national unity while opposing Baxter’s platform for free trade and increased immigration in Wyoming. He condemns forceful election tactics in the South and defends strong federal authority to reform state practices.
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Buchanan
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Baxter
Grover Cleveland
Wyoming
Great Britain
Belgium
Great West
West
Congress
United States
Congress of the United States
Ohio
Mississippi
Jackson
South
Ison
Wyoming political clash over suffrage and reform rhetoric
A Wyoming political speaker denounces alleged ballot fraud and endorses strong voting rights, recalling Cincinnati abuses and praising Judge Baxter for punishing ballot box spoilers. He argues Democrats opposed women’s suffrage and attacks rival figures while urging a robust Republican reform push statewide.
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Republican Party
Cincinnati
United States
Baxter
Geo. W. Baxter
South
F. E
Quay
Dudley
Indiana
New York City
George W. Baxter
Wyoming
Campbell
Democratic Party
Washington
Tennessee
Springer
Gen. Yates
Alabama
Gov. Baxter
Judge Corn
F. BE. Warren
Ubis
Voters to judge candidates by past records not promises
The speaker urges voters to select men for office based on their records rather than future promises, emphasizing accountability and past performance. Great applause follows the remark.
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the Mountaineer
Lander Mountaineer
Republican Congress
McDonald Named Conaway Nominated For Supreme Bench
The Sweetwater delegation member John McDonald nominated Judge Conaway for the supreme bench in a graceful speech, correcting an earlier report that John Hartney acted as nominator. The Mountaineer criticizes pension laws and highlights Democratic party tensions over Wyoming statehood and veteran benefits.
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John McDonald
Sweetwater
Judge Conaway
Supreme Bench
John Hartney
Tir Sun
Gold Discoveries Spark Far Western Stampede
Reports from Lander and Tongue River head in Wyoming fan regional excitement as placer gold discoveries draw fortune seekers. Sheridan Enterprise notes feverish rushes, with parties leaving towns like Dayton and Sheridan in search of rich placer deposits, despite water shortages hindering operations.
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Lander
Rocky Mountain
Colorado
California
Wyoming
Atlantic City
Tongue River
Sheridan Enterprise
Dayton
Sheridan
D. F. Hickey
al Cooper
J. B. Smith
Noah Pickering
C. H. Thurmond
A. B. Innis
Republican Banner Hauled to Victory in Wyoming
The convention backed a party ticket expected to win on September 7 1890. Cheers rise for the state county and precinct as Republicans celebrate success with slogans and unity.
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Wyoming
Democratic Money in Natrona County Vote Urges Registration
A local call urges voters in Natrona County to register within four days to counteract alleged Democratic funding tactics in the upcoming election. The message stresses the importance of free ballots and civic participation, urging all electors to register and be aware of the influence of money in politics.
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Casper Mall
Natrona County
Ome
Wyoming Suffrage See Global Praise As Pioneer State
The piece notes Wyoming's equal suffrage constitution as a landmark event and cites Harper's Magazine editorials praising the development. It contrasts modern political shifts with Bismarck and England, highlighting Wyoming's vast area and its vote rights for women on par with men.
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Wyoming
T. W. Higginson
Harper's Razor
Atlantic
Atlantic Monthly
Congress
Commonwealth
England
New York
New England
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
Italy
Ireland
Ellington
Waterloo
Republicans Nominate Ticket for Carbon County Offices
The Republican slate for Carbon County includes F. O. Williams and F. Chattenter for state senators. A. M. Startzel, John F. Hittle, L. G. Davis, Louis Johnson, and W. F. Dunn for the house. county officers B. S. Ross clerk district court D. L. Dunlap treasurer D. L. Rusk attorney J. M. Stennett school superintendent Mrs. Jennings assessor T. Ames road supervisor J. C. Brewer coroner A. F. Thode commissioners A. T. Corlett R. A. Smiley and M. Quealy. ticket endorsed.
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The
Sun
Rawls
Republicans Today
F. O. Williams
F. Chattenter
House
A. M. Startzel
John F. Hittle
L. G. Davis
Louis Johnson
W. F. Dunn
F. A. Hadsel
B.S. Ross
District Court
D. L. Dunlap
D. L. Rusk
Cheyenne Emerges as Key Railway Mail Hub
Cheyenne becomes a major headquarters for the railway postal service with Captain J. H. Nichols guiding a growing force of 69 postal clerks and $50,000 annual salaries. Fourteen more clerks arrived, shifting runs from Green River to Huntington and Montpelier, Idaho, while Ogden west division men fill vacancies.
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Cheyenne
Railway Postal Service
Department
J. H. Nichols
Montpelier
Idaho
Green River
Huntington
Ore
Ogden West Division
Denver
Nichols
Chicago
United States
Three Men Arrested in Green Goods Swindle Case
Three men named Charles Morton Joseph Barnard and James J Daly were arrested in a green goods swindle aimed at Russell B Harrison son of the president. Each faced 2500 bail after circulars they mailed nationwide prompted the case brought by a circular received by Harrison and forwarded to a post office inspector. The missives bore the sign R. D. B Harrison Helena Montana.
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Russell B. Harrison
Charles Morton
Oseph Barnard
James J. Daly
Russell Harrison
Post Office
Rathboine
R. DB. Clarrison
Telena, Mont
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Cleve
Secretary of the Treasury
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Maine
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Oomerang
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Carbon County
Rawlins
City Hall
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