What Shall We Do With the Arid Lands
Hon. Thomas H. Carter argues for a federal to state shift in land and water control to enable actual settlers to obtain title. He warns private corporations would seize water and land, urging transfer of land and water to states with safeguards to reclaim and settle the arid region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Daily Recorder
Thomas H. Carter
United States Land Commissioner
Oklahoma Territory
Oklahoma
Congress
Treasur
Consienes Nacateaty
Ngress
Pendous
Democratic Day Highlights Open Way for State Campaign
A large mass meeting in Cueroxee featured Governor Boies outlining the Democratic stance on prohibition. He argued the law is a failure, citing 4095 federal liquor licenses and widespread illicit sales. He warned enforcement has pauperized families and harmed innocent parties while retarding Iowa’s growth. The party supports local vote on licensed saloons while preserving prohibition where opposed, also critiquing protective tariffs.
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Cueroxee
Boies
Lowa
Democratic Party
A Lady for Judge in Nebraska Contest
Lincoln Neb Aug 22 The Prohibition state central committees placed on the ticket for supreme judge Mrs Ida Mr Bittenbender a female lawyer of this city R W Richardson the convention nominee being found ineligible Alfred Bernhardt and Ellen O Neil were married last evening
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Lincoln
Neb
Prohibition
Sureme
Mra
Ida
Bittenbender
R. W. Richardson
Eligi
Wreck Explodes in Park Place Disaster in New York
A devastating Park Place explosion in New York between Greenwich and College places sent bricks, timber, and flames into the street. Dozens were killed or burned, including workers from Lindsay's type foundry, with nine bodies recovered by night and many others missing. Rescue stretched for hours as firemen battled the blaze and salvaged victims from the ruins.
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New York
Park Place
Greenwich Street
College Place
Lindsay’s
Type Foundry
Dominick Burke
No. 76
Joseph Beck
H.C. Stahl
Louis Bernard
Fane Heagney
Patrick Slattery
Annie Pevener
John Gibbs
William
William Smith
John Wallroff
May Heamney
Frank Morrow
Greenwich
Building Department
Reilly
Fire Department
Patna
Alger Denial on Blaine Nomination Sparks Newspaper Row
The World reports Gen. Alger denied saying Blaine would be the next nominee. It cites Comrade Thomas of San Francisco as the source and prints a July 6 1891 letter from Alger to Thomas noting Blaine’s likely nomination. The World published Thomas’s statement and manuscript to corroborate.
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New York
Russell A. Alger
Blaine
Thomas
Kearney Street
San Francisco
Gen. Alger
Detroit
Gen. Ates
Alger
Mr. Thomas
Lake Minnehaha Park Plans by Frank Bond
Frank Bond proposes elaborate park improvements at Lake Minnehaha including a five acre island with a 100 foot waterway, a bathing and skating pavilion with a fountain, and natural groves of elm, poplar and locust. Two small islands and rocky promontories would dot the lake, with boat landings along the shore. Citizens offer to donate funds, grading to begin this fall, and city involvement planned next spring. Minnehaha is hailed as the city's coming pleasure ground.
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Frank Bond
Lake Minnehaha Park
Bond
Miner in Copperhill Suffering Recurrent Epileptic Attacks
L. L. Shaw, a veteran miner from Silver Crown and Bernard tunnel worker in Copperhill, endured four severe epileptic fits. He foamed at the mouth, struck himself, and raved as attendants struggled to restrain him. Dr. Hunt treated him at 8 o clock. condition improved and he is expected to recover within a week. The seizures are described as constitutional in nature.
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L. L. Shaw
Silver Crown
Bernard
Copperhill
Shaw
Dr. Hunt
Thompson's Amalgamator Display at Wyoming Hardware
The Wyoming Hardware company builds a large working model of Gen. John Charles Thompson’s placer mining machine. The oblong cylinder churns dirt and retains gold with mercury, a plan that appears practical.
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Wyoming Hardware Company
John Charles Thompson
Mercmy
Ed Stemler Naturalized in District Court
Ed F. Stemler a La Grange ranchman was naturalized in district court yesterday. He had voted for about twenty years believing himself a U S citizen though he was born a German subject. At age two he led his parents to America seeking a country for good people.
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Ed Stemler
Ed F. Stemler
la Grange
United States
Bill Nye
America
Stage Line Opens Corbin to Gold Hill Run
Gobelman and Hardin start a stage line from Corbin to Gold Hill with native horses and new coaches. Black Diamond claims the best and shortest route for travelers and freight.
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Gobelman & Hardin
Corbin
Gold Hill
Black Diamond
St. Joe Prophet Foster Predicts Severe Winter For Local Section
Foster of St. Joe forecasts a harsh winter for the region following a record cold wave in August. The message warns of blizzards as cattlemen prepare, while Marion C ridden by Fitzpatrick wins the Garfield Stakes yesterday, a 1 mile 8 furlongs race in 1 55.
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Foster
Cheyenne
St. Joe
Marion C
Fitzpatrick
Wind Mine prospects near Saratoga sparking interest
In Carbon county reports indicate positive natural gas indications on Spring Creek near Saratoga. Borings are planned while local memory recalls the Wind Mine south of town found by G. B. Bariana and Postmaster Mass. John A. Weeks recently suffered a defeat in a dispute with Charlie Pierson and has filed a criminal complaint though a warrant remains unissued. Weeks' face is bandaged as he is around town.
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Spring Creek
Saratoga
Carbon County
G. B. Bariana
Mass
John A. Weeks
Charlie Pierson
Weeks
Cheyenne Hose Team Triumphs in Rock Springs Meet
Cheyenne firemen return hailed after a meet in Rock Springs. Cheyenne captured three firsts and three seconds led by Geo E. Thompson in the 300 yard dash and John Granger in the hop, step and jump. Rawlins won the straightaway while Evanston led the coupling contest.
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Cheyenne
Rock Springs
Rawlins
Evanston
Geo. E. Thompson
John Granger
I. Deitrick
Indianapolis Land Speculators Eye Cheyenne Investments
J. B. McMurray and Bent McMurray of Indianapolis visit D. C. Bridges as wealthy land speculators who plan to invest in Cheyenne projects after enjoying the city.
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J. B. McMurray
Bent McMurray
Indianapolis
D.C. Bridges
Cheyenne
Theo Menges to Open Cheyenne Realty Office in Chicago Ties
In a few weeks Theo Menges, a highly energetic local figure, will depart for Chicago to stay until spring. He will partner with a prominent western realty dealer to establish an office and handle Cheyenne lots and lands.
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Theo Menges
Chicago
Great Western Metropolis
Mr. Menges
Cheyenne
Manville fair dates set for October with $800 purses
Converse County reports Geo Powell of the La Perrele will thresh 2,500 bushels of oats and Manville fair dates moved to October 6 7 8 offering $800 in purses. Catfish weighing four to eight pounds are caught in the Platte.
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Converse County
Geo. Powell
la Perrele
Manville Fair
Edison Plant Ordered by Rawlins Electric Light Co
The Rawlins Electric Light Company has ordered an Edison plant to be installed upon receipt and expects the system to be in operation within ninety days.
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Rawlins Electric Light Company
Cattle Sale by Hammond and Organ on Cheyenne River Herd
Hammond and Organ purchase E. R. Hurd cattle on the Cheyenne river Crook county. The herd comprises 500 native head. Price to be kept confidential.
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Hammond & Organ
E. R. Hurd
Cheyenne River
Crook County
Timber Thieves Nabbed by Timber Agent O'Brien
Capt. N. J. O'Brien, U S timber agent, returns from Fort Laramie region to curb illegal timber takings by Nebraska rangers from Pine Ridge forest and vows prosecutions.
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N. J. O'Brien
United States
Fort Laramie
Nebraska
Forest of Pine Ridge
Kilpatrick Brothers Add Wyoming Farming and Live Stock
Two Kilpatrick Bros and Collins partnership adds Wyoming Farming and Live Stock and Kilpatrick & Collins Contracting as new entities. Each company is capitalized at $100,000. Kilpatricks reside in Beatrice Nebraska while Mr Collins is described as an eastern man.
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Kilpatrick Bros. & Collins Partnership
Wyoming Farming and Live Stock Company
Kilpatrick & Collins Contracting Company
Kilpatricks
Beatrice Neb
Collins
Will Declared Invalid. Heirs to Inherit
Judge Scott ruled the Cowhick will faulty in form for probate as it lacked proper witnessing. The document’s defects caused its failure, and the property passes to the heirs at law. The case advances to the supreme court due to the legal questions raised.
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Scott
Supreme Court
St. Louis Delegates Chosen for Grand Encampment
Capt. L Kabis and Judge W L Kuykendall named as Wyoming delegates to the LO O F grand encampment in St. Louis to be held early next month. They depart for the convention on the first. Kabis will visit Chicago and New York on business. A treasury circular notes the 44 percent loan coupon payments begin after September. A favorable trend is seen in addition lots.
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St. Louis
L. Kabis
W. L. Kuykendall
LO. O. F
Secretary of the Treasury
New York
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U.S. Land Commissioner
Alfred Bernhardt
Ellen O'Neil
MR. Frank Bond
Thompson‘s Amalgamator
Indiana Capitalista
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