Wyoming Admission Debate Sparks Partisan Clash in Congress
A Wyoming political note accuses Democrats of falsifying records to block New Mexico's admission while Republicans favored it. It cites Democratic opposition tied to women's suffrage and promises forthcoming Washington debates. The piece attacks West Springer Morgan and other Democrats and predicts a public reading of their remarks.
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Wyoming
New Mexico
Congress
Utah
Sun
Washington
Illinois
West
Springer
Morgan
Tax Leader’s Prediction on Carey and Wyoming Statehood
A Tax Leader claimed two years ago that voting for Carey would yield statehood and a seat for the judge. Since the first part proved true, the author infers Judge Carey may win the senate if Wyoming elects properly.
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Carey
Statehood
Senate
Wyoming
Irish Electors and British Policy Debate
A Tug Sun reader questions why Irish Americans denounce England yet align with British trade policy in local politics. The observer notes some Irish citizens vote with the free trade side and follow England’s preferences.
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Tug Sun
England
Aoe Free Trade Party
Swallow
Ireland, England trade alliance and depopulation concern
A reader recalls discussions on protection and free trade, noting English manufacture as essential for Ireland’s goods. The piece argues closed factories would force scarce money and worsen Irish hardships, highlighting imagined ties between Irish Americans and English policy.
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Cece
England
America
Ireland
Republicans urged to vote straight ticket in key race
The piece argues Republicans should avoid personal grievances and vote straight ticket to aid Carey’s U S Senate bid while noting a vacancy in their Wyoming lineup. It explains Baxter and Hunter focus on the legislative ticket and suggests Baxter could run for the Senate if governor fails.
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United States
House
Senate
Laramie County
Judge Carey
United States Senate
Baxter
Hunter
Carey
Democratic Charge in Rock Springs Campaign
A distressed report alleges Democrats plan on personal attacks in the Warren campaign. An affidavit by Joe Young claims Warren asked about packing a jury in the Rock Springs murder trial, dated March last year, with twenty thousand copies prepared for circulation. The piece questions credibility while noting the long lapse since the alleged event.
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Rock Springs
Bob Smith
Warren
Joe Young
Green River
Bob
Registration Rush As Voters Record Near Deadline
The notice reports 4379 registrations by midnight and that books close then but reopen for a day before the election. It urges nonregistrants to complete the process today or this evening from 7 to 9. The column also notes published proceedings of city and county commissioners.
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le Publiare Uniy Commissioners
Liberal offer stirs Wyoming political clash in Laramie Sentinel
The Laramie Sentinel denounces Ring rule and Bossism while inviting readers to answer questions about J M Carey and F E Warren. It asserts Warren did not seek office willingly and notes his reluctant bid as Republican standard bearer. The piece urges voters to expose alleged partisan abuses.
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Laramie Sentinel
Bossiam
Sentinel
J. M. Carey
F. E. Warren
Republican Party
J. Mr. Carey
F. E. Waren
Ple
Wyoming
Vindicating Baxter and the Wyoming Democrats
A reflective midwestern column mocks Wyoming political maneuvering as Democrats seek to vindicate Baxter while future leaders like Cleveland, Campbell, Thompson, and Moonlight are discussed with satirical zeal. The piece laments the complexity and futility of the vindication plan and compares it to a perplexing new election law.
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Laramie
Grover Cleveland
W. Baxter
Wyoming
Grover
Tom Moonlight
Baxter
Cleveland
Corn
Saufley
Campbell
John Charles
Andrew Jackson Sparks
Col. George
A. C
Sparks
George
John Charles Thompson
Laramie County
United States Senate
Governor Warren’s Veto Sparks Wage Worker Opposition
The governor returns Enrolled Act No 14 with veto citing it would oppress wage workers and deter immigration. The document, dated March 12 1890, is addressed to the Council of the Eleventh Legislative Assembly and mentions Kinney & Co and an affidavit by Joe Young as part of broader retaliation rhetoric.
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Kinney & Co, P
Warren
Kinney
Joe Young
Wyom
Cusyvenne
Council of the
Eleventh Legislative Assembly
Genrlemen
Warren Voices Opposition to Wage Garnishment Proposal
Governor Francis E. Warren argues against a wage garnishment bill that would set 40 percent of a debtor’s earnings subject to seizure, warning it harms families and harms statehood progress. He notes Colin Hunter and Mr Reel, Democratic nominees, supported the measure, labeling it a wage grab.
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Francis E. Warren
Colin Hunter
Democratic State Committee
State Senate
Reel
Nomination of Dr. J. F. Carey for county commissioner
The convention nominates Dr. J. F. Carey as a county commissioner candidate. A longtime resident of the county he is a rancher and cattleman with practical business sense and a physician education. His Little Bear home places him outside Cheyenne ties and positions him to represent rural areas effectively.
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J. F. Carey
Laramie County
Carey
Little Bear
Cheyenne
E W Stone Named Republican Candidate for County Treasurer
E W Stone a Cheyenne businessman and member of Stone Covert grocery firm is selected as the Republican candidate for county treasurer. An expert bookkeeper and cashier with four years in harness and saddlery and ownership stake in the Kelley stock he is praised for enterprise integrity and readiness to attend to office duties.
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E. W. Stone
Stone & Covert
Stone
Cheyenne
Laramie County
J. §. Collins & Co
A. D. Kelley
Covert
Kelley
Denver Minister Chosen Chaplain at G A R Convention
Rev. Myron Reed of Denver was selected as chaplain in chief at the Grand Army convention in Boston, chosen from twelve candidates. Denver residents will take pride in the honor accorded one of their leading ministers.
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Myron Reed
Denver
Boston
Illegal Registration Blamed on Local Voter Registry Practices
Report notes Tuesday and Wednesday sessions in Justice Philbrick's office where registry officers asked applicants to take an oath. Bob Smith allegedly administered the oath by signing names on forms, raising questions about compliance with Section 18 and voter rights. The piece accuses Smith of ignorance or deliberate manipulation and calls for Republican scrutiny of future registrations.
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Justice Philbrick
Enterline
Bob Smith
Smith
Justice of the Peace
Supreme Bench
Much Ado About Nothing at City Council
At a city council meeting a bill for Judge Carey’s entertainment, misplaced by Mayor Peabody, was inadvertently paid with city funds. The mayor withdrew it after discovery and the committee settled the bill. Democratic papers exaggerate the incident as political mudsling.
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Judge Carey
Peabody
Bets on Winners Move City as Election Wagers Rise
Public betting grows over the coming election with various wagers placed on candidates and county wins including Clark for Congress and Warren for governor. Other bets cover local offices such as district attorney treasurer sheriff and justice of the peace across multiple counties.
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Clark
Congress
Laramie
Albany
Uinta
Hord
G G. Masten
Davidson
John Hunton
Francis Warren
Dyer
Snyder
Hunter
Chamberlain
Converse County
Harvey
Carroll
van Thomasson
Fredendall
John Chaffin
Keefe
John A. Martin
Eastern Wyoming Railway Company Incorporation Plans
Articles filed with the secretary of state reveal the Eastern Wyoming Railway Company intends to construct a forty mile line from Crook county eastward to Sundance and operate extensions. Capital stock is $500,000. Trustees are A Keep, M M Kirkman, J B Redfield of Chicago and P E Hall of Cedar Rapids. Places of business: Sundance, Omaha, Chicago.
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Wyoming Railway
Secretary of State
Eastern Wyoming Railway Company
Crook County
Sundance
A. Keep
M. M. Kirkman
J. B. Redfield
Chicago
P E. Hall
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Omaha
Merrill and Thobro Tie in Laramie City
Edward Merrill and Anna E Thobro wed Thursday at Professor Fitch's residence in Laramie City. Rev W W Love of the Episcopal church performed the ceremony. Mr Merrill belongs to Morrison Merrill Co and will move with his bride to Salt Lake City where the firm is prospering.
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Merrill-Thobro
Edward Merrill
Anna E. Thobro
Laramie City
R. E. Fitch
W. W. Love
Episcopal Church
Merrill
S. Merrill
Morrison, Merrill & Co
Salt Lake City
Northwestern branch railway into Sundance Incorported
The Northwestern branch railway into Sundance has been incorporated and its articles filed at the secretary's office. Construction is now an assured fact, a very pleasant sign of news for our prosperous northern city.
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Northwestern
Sundance
The Substituted Soldier and a Friend’s Flight to Fortune
A Chicago Herald interview recalls two schoolfellows Bent and the neighbor who served, Bent being drafted after a wartime romance. The neighbor, facing ruin in a trading corner, borrowed 25 000 to save both men, crowning a fortune but leaving Bent free of risk while the neighbor remains wealthy and never marries, keeping the house for a possible future love.
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Bent
Petersburg
Board of Trade
Chicago Herald
A Good Natured Duke and the Boots to the Third Floor
The Duke of Orleans visits painter Descamps and, at the porter’s request, carries a pair of boots up three flights. Descamps greets him with surprise. the Duke justifies the load as a kindness to a fellow creature and laughs.
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Descamps
Duke of Orleans
Mr. Descamps
Venus in Pose disputed by antiquarians and illustrations
M Ravaisson, veteran Louvre guardian, laboriously argues Venus of Milo once appeared with a male god. He erected a plaster group in the institute vestibule depicting the goddess with her left arm on the god’s shoulder and the right hand at her breast. The group is claimed harmonious by the antiquarian. A London club dinner anecdote notes a conservative lord objecting to a gooseberry foal dish.
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Venus
M. Ravaisson
Milo
Louvre Museum
M. Bavaisson
Man
Mara
Paul Ciazotte
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Carlton Club
London Trath
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