Wyoming University Draws Local Interest for State Education
Dr. A. A. Johnson, president of the Wyoming university, travels Cheyenne to recruit eight to ten students. The paper urges Wyoming youths to study at home, highlighting practical agriculture and irrigation courses, regional relevance, and patriotism over eastern institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Johnson
Wyoming University
Cheyenne
Johnson
Wyoming
Heidelberg
Cambridge
Germany
England
Far West
Paris
Massachusetts
Tie Sew
Cuevexxe Aims to Become Noted Summer Watering Place
The article notes Cuevexxe’s goal to develop into a popular watering place and a renowned summer and health resort, promising attracting visitors with its revitalizing waters and regional amenities.
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Cuevexxe
Development Near Cheyenne Spuring Alliance Branch Growth
Settlers advance in the Platte valley and farmers along Horse creek push expansion. Their produce must reach Cheyenne, prompting plans for an Alliance branch of the Burlington Adversity to serve growing markets. A local article outlines regional development north of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platte Valley
Horse Creek
Alliance
Burlington
Cheyenne
Tin industry fears McKinley tariff impact in Wales
E Rosewater reports from Wales that local tin manufacturers are discouraged by the U S tariff law. They have shut down plants and doubt reopening, arguing the McKinley tariff will ruin them while boosting domestic tin production.
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E. Rosewater
The
Omaha Bee
Wales
United States
Giennany Skips Spread At World's Fair
The article notes Giennany shows little effort for a Chicago World’s Fair spread and favors against her show. Speculation attributes her attitude to opposition to the McKinley tariff bill and related policy.
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Giennany
Chicago's Park
State press group to run excursion by Union Pacific
Secartany Yernes of the Montana Press association in Helena says arrangements are made with the Union Pacific for a trip to Salt Lake and Denver. The excursion train leaves Butte September 8 at 4 30 p m, arrives Salt Lake next morning, two days there, then on to Denver. Executive meetings occur on the train to avoid delay. Yerkes expects large attendance at the Butte meeting with many members planning to join the jaunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secartany Yernes
Montana Press Association
Helena
Board of State Managers
Union Pacific
Salt Lake
Denver
Butte
Yerkes
Association
Umbrella Supply Firm Plans NYC Branch Network
A new fostering company, United States Umbrella Improving Company, proposes supplying umbrellas to subscribers with branches across New York City. Patrons pay a deposit and a yearly use fee, then may draw an umbrella at the main office or any branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
New York City
Capitalists poised to reinvest after crisis
The Denver Republican notes improved business outlook and expects eastern capital to seek western investments within ninety days. Money hoarded since last December due to market storm will move into ventures offering higher returns than bank deposits in New York and Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Boston
Denver Republican
Growth outlook for Cheyenne area mines and farming colonies
The text forecasts unprecedented city growth in Cheyenne over the next decade due to extensive iron mines and favorable farming colonies in the vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Blaine presses Spain to curb Cuba Puerto Rico duties
The Republican tariff policy lowered revenue duties on coffee sugar molasses and hides to cheapen consumer prices. This expanded Cuban and Porto Rican sugar markets in the US. Secretary Blaine demanded reduction or repeal of duties Spain resisted but capitulated after Brazil agreement to protect the West Indies sugar trade.
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Uxper
United States
Blaine
Spain
Cuba
Porto Rico
Brazil
Spanish West Indies
David B Hill Stance on the Currency Question
The article states that Noropy has not yet determined the opinion of David B Hill on the currency question. It indicates he has not publicly expressed a definitive view, leaving his position unclear at this time.
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Noropy
David B. Hill
The True Charity Principle and Self Help Argument
Tuar charity is best which springs from kindness and aims to foster self help. Encouragement and friendship may outshine money or old clothes. Investigate applicants to judge worthiness before aiding. If doubt remains, better not to give than support the unworthy. Indiscriminate charity harms all.
New York Grant Monument Panel Slow to Finish Work
The New York committee overseeing the Grant monument is delaying completion because their pay would stop once the project ends.
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New York
Grant Monument
California and Florida Oranges and Lemons Production
The piece notes oranges are produced in California and Florida with Florida crops maturing earlier and decaying faster. California oranges grow slower and fruit longer, lasting five months from January. Lemons resist frost less in Florida than in southern California, where frost is less prohibitive.
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United States
California
Florida
Cheyenne Business Confidence Backed by Ferrin Report
A Dunn's Mercantile agent, C A Ferrin, reports Cheyenne merchants show low liabilities and strong wealth. He notes 250 active firms with many valued highly, traffic similar to last year, and only one notable failure the Baxter Bee Hive. He concludes there is no cause for despondency.
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Cheyenne
West
The
Lux
Dunn's Mercantile Agency
C. A. Ferrin
United States
Ferrin
Baxter Bee Hive
Denver Faces Ongoing Pavement War Between Papers
The Denver press scene remains embroiled in a pavement war as the Republican and News compete for influence. Both sides press aggressive campaigns and public debate over road-coverage and editorial stance.
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Denver
Republican and
News
Emperor to Visit World’s Fair Aimed at European Peace
Announcement says the German Emperor will come to the United States for the World’s Fair if peace holds in Europe. It is also implied that English royal family members may attend. The news boosts fair managers and may improve U S relations with Germany and England.
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Germany
United States
Europe
England
Enffland
The Decline in Beef Prices in the Market
A market report notes a sharp weekly drop in cattle prices from recent highs, with losses of 1.25 to 1.50 per hundredweight yet prices still above a year ago. John P. Clay, back from Chicago, attributes it to overproduction and a 80 000 cattle sale from Texas, while observers cite high retail demand and rising steak costs.
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John P. Clay
Chicago
Texas
Clay
Wyoming
Coconino Faces Summer Strain But Sees Fall Recovery
The town of Coconino endures financial strain this summer yet projects a recovery by autumn. Local officials remain hopeful amid budget pressures and delayed projects.
White Willow Tree Preferred Shade in City Park Tests
Tests over four years in the city park favor the white willow as a healthy hardy shade tree with no parasites. The species is described as vigorous and well suited to local conditions.
Citizen Train’s punishment plan weighs labor over death
The Omaha World Herald endorses a plan where a murderer would face life of hard labor with profits given to the victim’s relatives, arguing it abolishes capital punishment, compensates mourners, and imposes a heavier penalty than death.
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Citizen Train
Omaha World Herald
Denver and Rio Grande Scenic Line Impresses with Colorado Wonders
Stanley Wood in the Great Divide extols the Denver and Rio Grande railroad as it completes a standard gauge linking Denver to Ogden Utah. He highlights the Leadville route, Tennessee Pass tunnels, Eagle and Grand river canyons, Mount of the Holy Cross, Glenwood Springs, and Grand Junction with a model overland train and luxurious accommodations. He invites readers to request illustrated books from S K Hooper, the Denver passenger agent.
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Colorado
New Mexico
Utah
Denver and Rio Grande Railroad
West
Denver and Rio Grande
Denver
Colo
Ogden
Leadville
Tennessee Pass
Eagle
Grand Rivers
Mount of the Holy Cross
Glenwood Springs
K. Hooper
Stanley Wood
Locomotives with Self Cleaning Smoke and Electric Headlights
The St. Paul road builds two engines at Merrill Park shops that use no smoke stack, burn their own smoke, and feature an electrical headlight on a stand before the boiler for clear view. Larger drive-wheels aim for higher speed, with power for electric passenger lighting and steam heat. Planned use between Milwaukee and Chicago could cut the best time by at least one hour.
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Milwacker
St. Paul Road
Merrill Park
Milwaukee
Chicago
Steel Ties Tested by Reading Railroad
The Reading Railroad conducts a practical test of steel railroad ties replacing wood. A steel-tied track section on Ninth Street near Berks and another section farther along the line demonstrates the method. If successful, steel ties may be adopted across all Reading lines.
Carbon County Valuation Rises by S450000 in Year
Carbon county reports a 450000 dollar rise in assessed valuation from the previous year. C F Putnam deputy state auditor has been appointed local agent for the Caledonia Fire Insurance company of Edinburgh.
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Carbon County
C.F. Putnam
Caledonia Fire Insurance Company of
Edinburgh
Cotton Blossom Club Parodies a Political Comedy
The Cotton Blossom club satire recounts Mary Jane Lightsight of Jackson Michigan seeking membership then misdirected to a club for teaching wives. The meeting features parodied bylaws and drift into comic political chatter with references to Toronto and Hamilton branches, a jailed Indiana professor, and a mock parliamentary debate.
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Mary Jane
Alre
Communications
Mary Jane Lightsight
Jackson, Mich
Nightfall Turner
Gardner
Maury Jane
van de Kitchen
Toronto
Ont
Hamilton
Paradox Jones
Ontario
Indiana
Canterbury Taylor
America
New Orleans
New Yor
Hoosier
Cotton Blossom Club
Club
Brother Gardner
Atlantic
Lycurgus Merriweather
Bradder Merriwesther
White
Deyis
Brother White
African Missionary Fund
Pickles Smith
Shindig Watkins
Colonel Cahill
Waydown Beebe
Walpole
Smino
He Will Never Get Over My Jitting Chin Life Quote
A clipped humorous quote attributes vanity to a figure named in Life magazine. The exchange hints at reciprocal romantic satire, noting a blithe, self-absorbed attitude rather than a dramatic action or event.
Cheyenne Shooters Test The Diamond Badge Challenge
Cheyenne Ride club members tested range skills at the fairgrounds with targets at 200 yards. Peter Bergerson impressed by knocking down all three hawks amid a tense session. Denver Rocky Mountain Sportsmen trustees move toward a formal Diamond Championship match between John Schuneman and Haywood with strict American association rules and a $50 stake.
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Cheyenne Ride Club
Heaney
Bergerson
Bruce
Bescherer
Tom Healey
Hawks
Pete Bergerson
Hoan
Peter
Tom Heaney
Mr. Bergerson
Denver
Rocky Mountain
John Schuneman
Haywood
Hampson
Schuneman
Mi Wis
American Association
Hues Mountain
Bose
Levis
Presse
Cay
Rocky Mountain Sportsmen's Association
Shale
Wyoming Firm Opens Bank in Craig Colorado
Hugus & Co of Rawlins managed by J C Davis have opened a bank in Craig Colorado adding to their Meeker Cole and Rawlins banks and Saratoga Wyoming institutions. The firm handles about $8 million in banking business and $1 million in merchandise sales annually.
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Wyoming
Hugus & Co
Rawlins
J.C. Davis
Craig
Colo
Meeker, Cole
Sareatoga
Wyo
Merchttt
Durbin Brothers Move Herds From Sandcreek to Montana
Durbin Bros head from Sandcreek and the Sweetwater toward Montana to escape thieves. They report about 3000 in annual taxes and expenses ranging from 225000 to Ba 00 yearly, seeking safer protection for their herds.
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Durbin Bros
Sandcreek
Sweetwater
Montana
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Coconino
Cotton’ Blossom Club
M. Quad
New York World
Cheyenne Rifle Club
Peter Bergersen
Beaver
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