Firemen’s Races Highlight Greeley Cup Events
The article reports on a firemen’s tournament day with hot weather and large crowds. Poudre Valley of Greeley won the ladder climb and 100 yard dash event, earning first prize of $300. Breckenridge and Central City took second and third. Tomorrow features Denver day with a speed race scheduled at Broadway grounds and an admission of 25 cents.
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Poudre Valley Books
Greeley
Malnix
Trinidad
Pioneer Hooks
Breckenridge
Poudre Valley Hooks
Central City
Collins
Ross
Graff
Denver
England
America
Broadway Grounds
Rocky Mountains
City of
City Items Show Military Moves and Local News
Cattle receipts were reported at 15 000 with Reeves selling cattle at 4 50 to 4 85 and steers 3 to 4 50. General Mizner relieved from duty went to Camp George Crook. Lt Mann ordered to report for duty as quartermaster and ordnance officer. W A Richards named surveyor general pleases central Wyoming. Irrigation committee travels Salt Lake City, then to Nevada California Arizona New Mexico and back to Denver Cheyenne. Goodsell Gaines Dyer hotel partnership dissolved. Gaines to run a hotel business with a new partner. Public note about David Merne defends his reputation against W Johnston raffle claim. Burlington and Missouri representatives praised Cheyenne. Church plans a new M E church costing 10 000 to 12 660 dollars to be built where the current church stands. Fort Collins letter notes heavy mountain tourism and rising crowds to Chambers Lake and Upper Pondre with visitors from Greeley Denver Cheyenne and eastern points.
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Mizner
George Crook
Mann
Seventeenth Infantry
Bellevue Rifle Range
Neb
W. A. Richards
Wyoming
Fremont
Johnson
Messrs
Cheyenne
W.johnston
Sun
J. R. Phelan
Burlington and Missouri
J. W. Trammell
Burlington Road
Missouri River
W.S. Ferry
Wichita, Kan
M. E. Church and Society
Grand Army Trip and Burlington rail plans stir Fort Collins
Reports from Fort Collins Colo Aug 25 mention legal steps to reopen Colorado Central from Fort Collins to Cheyenne and a half million dollar suit against Union Pacific for closing the line. The Grand Army of the Republic tentatively schedules an official Denver to Milwaukee train with low round trip fare and a refined itinerary. Union Pacific adds cars and expands its wagon for corn and cattle shipments, with oil and land developments fueling speculation around Fort Collins and western expansion.
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Fort Collins
Colo
Cheyenne
Loveland
Longmont
Berthold
Union Pacific
Denver News
Grand Army
Grand Army of the Republic
Denver
Milwaukee
Omaha
Chicago
Burlington and Quincy
St. Paul
Illinoie
Wisconsin
Goodrich
Union Pacific Road
Harmony and Extension
Fort Coltins
Burlington and Missouri River Railroad Company
Union Pacific Company
Burlington
Utah
Poudre Canon
Cameron Pass
North Park
Pacific Coast
If a man does not peddle he is not a peddler
The Avewing Tribune critiques a meat and vegetable trust and mourns a council action. It ends with a sardonic line praising commerce as a civic measure, noting the idea that withdrawal from selling negates the label of peddler. The piece reflects editorial tone and local economic critique.
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Avewing Tribune
Wyoming Investments and the Call for Statehood
J C Davis of Rawlins argues capital avoids Wyoming unless statehood changes. He cites firms failing to secure long term mortgages here while Colorado offers easy loans. The Lander Clipper notes this disparity and predicts statehood is on the horizon despite critics.
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J.C. Davis
Rawlins
Buur River
Colorado
Wyoming
Methodist Picnic At Fairgrounds Draws Large Crowd
Children from the M. E. church and mission enjoyed a picnic at the fairgrounds with 250 to 300 attendees. Football and other games produced laughs and a few bruises while the streetcar provision at half rates eased transport. A separate notice reports six Hall children sick with diphtheria from Denver exposure, two deaths, and a Mayfield infant death from cholera infantum, with funeral plans from a Catholic church. The Wyoming and Montana Live Stock associations will coordinate on the petorε matter at St Paul and Chicago yards.
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M. E
Brother Bright
E. ¢Y Hall
Denver
Hall
Wyoming
Montana
St. Paul
Chicago
G A R Department Headed for Milwaukee Excursion
Cheyenne serves as headquarters for the G A R Department of Colorado and Wyoming under General T M Fisher and Adjutant N J O'Brien. A deluxe Denver to Milwaukee train carries veterans to the national encampment with multiple Pullmans and a decorated sleeper. Leadville drum corps joins in Denver, while Colonel O'Brien distributes Wyoming promotional folders along the route. Tickets are selling fast with reduced sleeping berth rates and September round trips available to all.
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Wyoming
T. M. Fisher
N. J. O'Brien
Fisher
O'Brien
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G. A. R. Bove
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Milwaukee
Julesburg
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Lectures on the Sandwich Islands by Major Bennett at Keefe Hall
Maj. C. C. Bennett, a former Honolulu newspaper man, lectures at Keefe hall Monday August 26. Endorsed by preachers and press, he has lectured in ten states and many colleges. He lived in the islands sixteen years, published the first Honolulu directory and a history of the islands. Doors open 7:30 p.m. Admission as cents.
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Sandwich Islands
Maj. C. C. Bennett
Honolulu
Keefe Hall
Major Bennett
Islands
Ten Calves Slain by Wolves Reported Near Bard of Lite
Bard of Lite reports on the 19th ten large calves killed by wolves. Four found near together with paunches torn out. Six badly bitten and died later in pasture. Believes three grey wolves did the mischief after a severe storm. Calls for ranchers to note wolves’ devastation.
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Bard
Lite Near
United action urged to exterminate wolves by ranchers
The writer argues for a coordinated rancher-led hunt to kill wolves before the legislature reconvenes next January. Since no bounty restoration is possible yet, the ranchmen should organize and unite, with Mr Bard assembling a large party for a two or three day hunt using good hounds.
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Bard
Home protection and free trade clash in debate
In a spirited defense of home production, the article argues for tariffs on imports to protect labor and reduce living costs. It warns taxing farmers could hurt the economy, stresses self sufficiency, and warns against letting European pauper production flood the market.
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Europe
C C. Benner
Water quality concerns prompt calls for underground system
Citizens complain of thick cloudy water with a fishy taste caused by con ferna vegetation in still lake water. The piece urges completion of the underground water system to provide water clear as crystal and notes Cheyenne’s high lake levels contributing to moss and cloudiness. It mentions Surveyor General W A Richards planning to live in Cheyenne and begin duties in September.
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Conferna
Cheyenne
Denver
Gaylor and Margetts to wed at Trinity M E Parsonage
Edwin T. Gaylor and Lydia M. Margetts announce their upcoming wedding to be held at the Trinity Methodist Parsonage 18y6 Sherman Avenue Denver Colorado at 7 oclock in the evening in August. The couple are well known in Cheyenne and expect warm congratulations from friends.
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Edwin T. Gaylor
Lydia M. Margetts
Trinity M. E. Parsonage
Sherman Avenue
Denver
Col
Cheyenne
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