State should control irrigation of arid lands say Carter
The Wyoming arid lands question is urged for state control. Land Commissioner Carter, in a New York Daily Recorder piece, argues transferring irrigation oversight and land management to states, funding reservoirs with state bonds, and granting settlers full title to improve productivity and growth.
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Far West
Washington
Carter
New York Daily Recorder
Wyoming
Conjtress
Rocky Mountain
Phrase about Tre money of the people supports the government
Fragmentary quote notes that money of the people backs the government and that the people should be recognized. It adds that George should have stated and we are the people.
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George
Dr Keeley’s care of liquor habit noted in letters
The editor remarks on ongoing literature about Dr Keeley and liquor treatment, noting received newspapers, pamphlets, and railroad maps. The writer says they drink modestly, deny any desperate habit, and joke about prohibition by others, offering periodicals to any Cheyenne reader seeking help.
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Keeley
Dwight
Cheyenne
Keeley Home Remedy Offered by Dwight Company
The Leslie E Keeley company of Dwight NL offers its home treatment remedy for those unable to visit the office. Cost is 9 dollars per pair and small bills are available at The Sex office for further particulars.
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Leslie E. Keeley Company
Dwight, NL
Wyoming stock thief must go
Industrial Record editor George R. Carwett leaves the evening Tribune to helm the Industrial Record vowing to back labor rights and unity of unions. He aims to mobilize workingmen in Cheyenne and Wyoming to achieve victory at the polls and ensure people govern themselves beyond party lines.
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Wyoming
Geo. R. Carwett
Evening Tribune
Industrial Record
George
Cheyenne
Local Cheyenne News Scene Critiques Police In City
An editorial critiques the Leader and its Republican stance while noting Cheyenne’s calm order and scarce local crime. It argues the police form a separate, proper calling, not Pinkerton detectives, and calls the public to view officials without pessimistic bias.
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Republican Party
Cheyenne
Pinkerton
Camp Governor Barber Hosts Impressively
Col. De Forrest Richards fulfills his duties at Camp Governor Barber with notable éclat and warm reception. Visitors are made to feel welcome, aided by the polite presence of his amiable wife.
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de Forrest Richards
Governor Barber
Omission of tax levy for capitol care draws criticism
The state board avoids levying mill tax to maintain the capitol building. critics say economy is taken too far and will harm public sentiment. The dispute centers on a 4,000 dollar amount and the officials responsible.
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State Equalization Board
Capitol
New Wheels Arrive for Steamer Major Powell
The steamer Major Powell receives new wheels and shields for protection will be built. A short trial trip is planned next week to test the boat.
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Powell
Financial woes blamed on Colorado press and politics
The article notes a mood downturn from large withdrawals by eastern and foreign loan wrenches. It cites Colorado press and politicians advocating financial heresies as a key cause, and mentions Samuel Woods who predicted the outcome and exited the business until the craze passes.
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Denver
Colorado
Samuel Woods
Wolcott
India Emerges as Silver Trade Center in Global Market
The piece notes India as a leading silver economy with most business conducted on silver metal. It mentions laborers earning ten cents daily in Lidia, highlighting economic conditions and wage levels.
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India
Lidia
Weed control call prompts ordinance in Cheyenne
Citizens praise tidy Cheyenne yards while noting weeds sprouting on lots owned by non residents and speculators. The writer urges an ordinance to force removal and strict enforcement.
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Cheyenne
Mine Convention Marks Wyoming Wealth Boom
The Omaha Bee reports the September convention highlights Wyoming’s rapid mineral development. Prospectors push Bald mountain and Gold Hill plasters while the La Plata district eyes growth like Leadville. the Brooklyn lode fetches 35000 for a stake, and coal oil iron marble and other riches promise vast investment opportunities.
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Omaha
Wyoming
Gold Hill
Bald Mountain
la Plata
Brooklyn Lode
the Bee
Union
Pennsylvania
Mexico Grants Unlimited Silver Coinage and Wages
The article notes that Mexico offers unlimited free coinage of silver and that silver miners receive forty cents per day.
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Mexico
Wyoming to Nominate Delegates for Salt Lake Irrigation Convention
Governor Barer prioritizes selecting Wyoming delegates for the September irrigation convention in Salt Lake City. Wyoming has thirty seats and aims for attendees who will participate. Senators Carey and Warren will attend, joined by Andrew Gilchrist Col De Forrest Richards and Prof Elwood Mead, among other prominent Wyoming citizens, signaling a leading state role in the irrigation movement following the Denver lands proposal debate.
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Barer
Salt Lake City
Wyoming
Carey and
Warren
Andrew Gilchrist
de Forrest Richards
Elwood Mead
Denver
Den ver Family Finds Abundant Wildlife on Northward Trip
Joan E Leer and family of Denver stopped in Laramie on the way home via the Cache la Poudre. They reported ample fish and game along their northbound journey signaling good hunting and scouting prospects in the region.
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Joan E. Leer
Denver
Laramie
Cache le Poudre
Sun champions ceding public lands to arid district states
The New York Sun continues its campaign on transferring public lands in the arid district to the states concerned. The paper asserts its influence and calls itself a strong advocate for the cause.
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New York
Governor’s plan to represent Colorado at arid land convention
The governor outlines steps to ensure Colorado’s strong representation at the arid land convention in Salt Lake City. The administration emphasizes coordinated outreach, delegation selection, and preparation of state briefs to address water and land use issues.
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Colorado
Salt Lake City
Census Reveals Vast Dry Goods Wealth in U S Trade
The census shows the dry goods trade surpasses all others with about 20 billion dollars invested. Railroads follow with estimated investments between 10 and 12 billion dollars.
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United States
Quote on debt policy by Republican party
The Globe-Democrat quotes a stance opposing the policy of paying honest debts with dishonest dollars, asserting the Republican party has always opposed and will never accept such a practice.
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The
Globe-Democrat
Notable bear hunt from Lara mie to Hahn's Peak party named
A well equipped hunting party organized by Edward Ivinson will depart Lara mie Friday for Hahn's Peak to seek large bears. Members include Edward Ivinson Bishop E Talbot Rev Robert Talbot Dr L S Barnes Otto Gramm G B Grow and Jos C Miller with packers cooks and ten pack animals. Provisions for a month and Sibley stoves are planned. An editor from Tae Sex wagers on the number of bears to be secured.
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Edward Ivinson
Laramie
Hahn's Peak
Bishop E. Talbot
Robert Talbot
L. S. Barnes
Otto Gramm
G. B. Grow
Jos. C. Miller
Tae Sex
Wyoming Normal and Business College Prospect Issued
A neat and complete prospectus has been issued by the Wyoming Normal and Business College. The institution is a credit to Cheyenne and is entitled to the liberal support of our citizens.
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Wyoming Normal and Business College
Cheyenne
Wyoming editors clash over stock theft policy
The Bonanza Rustler criticizes editors for harming the state by exposing theft and argues suppression of theft information may restore confidence. Tae Sun editor counters by noting forthcoming large cattle herds may move to Montana if theft continues, as range cattle theft and small dealer losses affect the industry.
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Wyoming
Bonanza Rustler
Tae Sun
Montana
German Press Praises Chicago Exposition Visit
The Omaha Bee notes German newspapers shifted from criticizing the Chicago fair to commendation. They urge Germany to make the best of the show as American representatives’ European visit sparks widespread enthusiasm.
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Tue
Omaha Bee
Germany
Europe
Editor and wife hosted by Dr and Mrs Hayford in Laramie
The Sun editor and his wife were guests of Dr J H Hayford and wife during a recent visit to Laramie and were treated in royal style from start to finish, leaving them deeply indebted.
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the Sun
J. H. Hayford
Laramie
Beaver Creek Ranch Apple Trees Bend Under Heavy Fruit
S. A. Iden of a Sheridan County Beaver creek ranch reports trees bending from an abundant load of high quality apples. He notes other nearby orchards share the heavy crop and confirms apples can be successfully grown in Wyoming.
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Wyoming Apples
S. A. Iden
Sheridan Post
Beaver Creek
Sheridan County
Sheriff Reclaims Stolen Jewelry After Circus Theft
Sheriff Kelley returned to owner R. F. Glover the stolen diamonds pearls and gold valued at 500. A 15 year old Denver boy Willie McBrair captured at La Salle is being investigated along with four men from Laramie for the burglary as efforts span Denver Kansas City Omaha and beyond. Authorities press on as more leads surface.
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Kelley
R. F. Glover
Willie McBrair
Denver
Camp
la Salle
Willie
McBrair
Laramie
Kansas City
Omaha
Greeley
Laramie County
Smelter promoter seeks Hartville spur project
A. Mardis of Kansas promotes moving a smelter plant from Ohio to the area and says he has capital backing. He notes installing the electric line at Kansas City and the belt line at Houston and believes the Hartville spur can be built without trouble.
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A. Mardis
Kansas
Ohio
Mardis
Kansas City
Houston
Tex
Hartville
No Trouble to Pay 44 Percent Bonds in Washington
Washington reports 44 percent bonds at 2 percent with $21,33,100 to date and Secretary Foster expects total reach over 340,000,000 before the transaction ends. He says less than 20,000,000 will be subject to redemption and no difficulty will arise in meeting payments without tapping the gold reserve or bank deposits.
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Washington
Foster
Range Accident Baffles County Worker Near Sheridan
George Clements of Converse Cattle Company in Sheridan County suffered a severe range accident on the 21st while separating two fighting bulls. His horse bolted into the fray and all three, along with the rider, were thrown into a heap. He was carried ten miles to a ranch and may recover.
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Geo. Clements
Converse Cattle Company
Sheridan County
Clements
Captain Jas E Vinton Tours West For Health In Cheyenne
Jas E Vinton once captained a Cassius M Clay battalion company and now travels west for health and stays in Cheyenne this week. He is regarded as a representative citizen of Minnesota and is among the 108 surviving members of his battalion.
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Jas, E. Vinton
Cheyenne
Minnesota
Mr. Clay
Saloons Closed in Racine as Sunday Prohibition Spreads
Racine Wisconsin on August 25 reports the first city wide Sunday saloon closure following a liquor dealers resolution. Ministers and citizens react amid threats of prosecution for cigar vendors soda water sellers and liverymen. Proponents claim victory with a $1000 fund to sustain the campaign through the year.
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Racine
Wis
Haddock
Simonson
Trinity M. E. Church
Percival
Congregational Church
Citizens’ Association
Notice of Timber Purchase and Lumber Manufacture
Barton T. Ryan of Carbon County Wyoming announces plans to cut spruce and white pine from lands described by township and range along Brush and French creeks. He seeks permission from the Interior secretary to log and mill the timber into lumber for sale in Wyoming and nearby areas. August 18, 1891, Saratoga Wyoming.
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Barton T. Ryan
Carbon County
Wyoming
Secretary of the Interior
Brush Creek
French Creek
Jack Creek Placers Developments With Seven Men
Jas G Ran kin notes Rawlins Jowner now employs seven men on Jack Creek placer development. A 15 foot cut exposes decomposed quartz yielding one to twelve colors per pan, some grains as large as wheat. Grounding for a hydraulic plant is planned if bed rock is reached and work will continue until freezing.
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Jas. G. Rankin
Rawlins Jowner
Special meeting on Will Capital tax levy held by Turk board
The Turk state board of equalization met yesterday to levy the will capital tax as provided by law. Natives were sent to counties instructing them to implement the additional levy.
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Turk State Board of Equalization
Rain Doctor Coming From Canton to Test Rainmaking in Wyoming
Frank Melbourne the Australian rain doctor plans to set up a rain making plant near Cheyenne and try his moisture method at his own cost. F H Jones of Canton has raised 150 dollars to cover expenses with subscriptions canceled if experiments fail. Melbourne claims to produce rain on Sundays and has drawn bets from locals. reporters observed a mysterious contraption and vapor-filled air during demonstrations. If successful, he could ease farming in Wyoming, with Jones and supporters praised for backing the venture.
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Frank Melbourne
Canton
F. H. Jones
Melbourne
Cheyenne
Melbourne Brothers
Cincinnati
United States
West
Wyoming
Capitol Tax Levy Approved by State Equalization Board
The state equalization board set a levy of one eighth of a mill on taxable property for the capitol fund, raising the total levy to four mills. Earlier, officials believed no capitol levy could be made, a misinterpretation. Counties have been notified of the new levy.
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State Equalization Board
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Suarinsony
Smelter Man
Jack Creek
Jones of
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