New County Proposal Highlights Rich Platte Snake Valleys
The article outlines the proposed new county carved from southern Carbon county focusing on the Upper Platte and Snake river valleys and Elk Mountain district. It details fertile soil, irrigation potential, canals, Saratoga springs, abundant minerals including copper and silver, coal beds, oil prospects, and rail alignments. Population estimates reach about 3,000 with growing settlements and post offices.
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Sim
Carbon County
Upper Platte
Snake Rivers
Elk Mountain District
Coe & Carter Or
Burlington Railroad Syndicate
Platte Valley
Saratoga
Fort Steele
Union Pacific
Burlington
Calf Creek
Spring Creek
Jack Creek
Brush
Cedar Creeks
Savary
Snake River Valley
Elk Mountain
New County
Saratoga, Warren
Babbitt
Platte and
Snake
Gnorek R
Caunowett
Caldwell and White Form New Tribune Partnership
Albert L. White buys a one third interest from George R. Caldwell in the Cheyenne Evening Tribune. White will serve as business manager and city circulator in the new firm. The partnership is praised as a strong combination for the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert L. White
George R. Caldwell
Cheyenne Evening Tribune
White
Tribune
Caldwell & White
Msinews
Tak Sun
Caldwell
Quarantine Proclamation Bans Southern Cattle Into Wyoming
The governor issues a quarantine prohibiting cattle imports from districts south of the thirty seventh parallel with exceptions. The term runs April to November first and applies to cattle driven or hauled by rail, with required offloading for southern entries during the period.
Texas Fever Quarantine Rule Aims to Keep Out Cattle
The measure inspected by the territorial veterinarian requires cattle from districts north of the thirty seventh parallel to endure ninety days in quarantine before entering the territory to prevent Texas fever.
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Cheyenne
Mail Matters In Cheyenne Postal Service Changes
J E Cramer sends Captain L Nichole to Cheyenne to oversee growing business. Ten postal clerks operate Cheyenne routes to Ogden with pay $20 less than law and less than Omaha Cheyenne clerks. Forty two clerks register daily at Cheyenne office. An order by Captain Nichol directs northbound mail to go via Fremont and the Northwestern after the Cheyenne Northern mail train, speeding service to Lusk Douglas and Casper.
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J. E. Cramer
Omaha
L. Nichole
Cheyenne
Ogden
SUN
L. Nichols
Northern
North
Fremont
Neb
Northwestern
Lusk
Douglas
Casper
Breakfast Run Upset with Witty Wordplay
A collage of humorous lines on breakfast, weather, tariffs, and daily life. Witty quips include a breakfast autocrat with a big apron, punny digs at tariffs, and stage casting tied to a foundry scene, all in a breezy newspaper humor tone.
The Alert Masquerade at Keefe Hall Delights Crowd
The masquerade hall was crowded with maskers and spectators. A fine supper was served and all went on merrily from start to finish. Net receipts will show a good cash balance, and the managing committee deserves praise for untiring efforts in the good cause.
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Keefe Hall
Methodist Service Rescheduled to February 23
The great service at the opera house is deferred from next Sunday the 16th to Sunday February 23. Bishop H W Warren and possibly other Methodist preachers will attend.
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Opera House
H. W. Warren
D. D
Debate Over Municipal Revenue Bill Hears Coal Weighing Clash
In the assembly a heated session compares a Schnitger municipal revenue plan with Burritt opposition and a coal weighing bill. Key figures include Jesurun, Sneddon, Hebard, McCormick, Adams, and John. debates cover city coverage, wages, and statewide application amid adjournment.
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Brown
Jesurun
Schnitger
Burritt
Cheyenne
Laramie
Buffalo
Douglas
Sundance
Sheridan
Rawlins
Laramie City
Wis
Resurun
Hebard
Sehnitger
McCormick
iSse
Sneddon
Ihs
Union Pacific
Thaus
Dana
Council Proceedings Move Bills in Territorial Session
The council met in the morning with President Beck. Reports and readings cover fire insurance rate proposals, condemnation of unserviceable property, and recommitments for schools and colleges. Afternoon session saw votes on Weston county creation and revenue measures, with several files advanced or recommitted before adjournment. Weston county’s favorable report noted.
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Council
Legislative Assembly
Jesurun
Beck
Campbell
Liggatt
Louis Miller
Shannon
Burdick
McGill
Weston
County
Couneil
Couneil Fle
Entertaining Women Shape Washington Society Says Star
A Washington Star interview argues that social entertaining gives a young woman status and influence. It notes men seek parties, dancing invitations, and good food, while beauty is less essential than vivacity, tact, and money, with bachelor culture shaping young women’s access to social life.
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Adam
Svar
Washington
Washington Star
The Star Spangled Flag and Its Founding Story
The article traces the flag's evolution from thirteen stripes and a blue field with stars to the current design. It notes Congress changes in 1777 1784 and 1818 and credits Capt. Samuel C Reid with the present design, his wife’s silk ensign, and the Gen Armstrong ship incident in Fayal in 1814.
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United States
Congress
Fort McHenry
New Orleans
Samuel C. Reid
Armstrong
Fayal
Capt. Reid
New York
Washington
David D. Lloyd
Col. Reid
Mr. Crane
Silas Denman
Col
Sam C. Reid
Armstron
Holland's Young Heiress Wilhelmina Ahead of Her Time
The Netherlands heiress Princess Wilhelmina, past nine years old, is described as the future Queen Regent. Her guarded upbringing by Queen Ena aims to mold a leading European princess. The piece notes ongoing marriage speculation among royal pretenders and hints at the era's sensational crisis reports in the German army.
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Hypewrite
Netherlands
Wilhelmina
Queen Ena
Queen of
Holland
Europe
Mares Heffer
Brave Abbie Burgess of Matinicus Rock Lighthouse
A 19th century account honors Abbie Burgess, daughter of Matinicus Rock keeper Samuel Burgess, for keeping the light burning during a sustained gale in 183? to ensure the rock’s lighthouse remained lit while her family endured famine and peril. Her courage at White Head Light is highlighted as inspiring lighthouse life.
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White Head Light
Matinicus Rock
Samuel Burgess
Abbie
Minot
Burgess
Rock
Abebie
Duahine
Ee Diay
Haul
White
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Carbon
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Mr. Sneddon
Rock Springs
Almy and
Missouri
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Thames
Almy
Adams
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