Wyoming Statehood Prospect Asserts Rich Resources
S K Osgood at the Glenham hotel argues Wyoming should be admitted with Washington and the Dakotas. He cites vast territory of 95,000 square miles, diverse resources from coal to minerals, growing population, and strong education and press infrastructure as basis for statehood soon.
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The
New York Star
Wyoming Territory
S. K. Osgood
Glenham Hotel
Osgood
United States
Washington
Dakotas
Union
California
Minera
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Wyoming
Tennessee
West Virginia
Alabama
Near Western States
Associated Press
Marriage of William Martin and Theresa Klein Steirber
William Martin and Theresa Klein Steirber wed February 15 1890 at the city clerk’s office in Arapahoe county Colorado Judge W F Lee officiated and the union followed the judge’s cheerful demeanor. A pistol incident earlier drew remark as a ball cut a ribbon on Miss Hall’s hat making a near miss reference.
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W. F. Lee
William Martin
Theresa Kleinsteirber
Arapahoe County
Colorado
Callahan
Miss Hall
Tragic Local Suicide Follows Jealous Pursuit
The case centers on Callahan who shot himself after being driven by jealousy. He believed Misselal was harassed by J. S. Thompson, son of a former grocer on the south side. Callahan spent part of the day hunting Thompson to confront him but failed. Mrs. Hall and her daughter Mire Hall were deeply prostrated after witnessing the event.
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Callahan
Misselal
J. 5
Thompson
Young Thompson
Mise Hall
Mammoth Cheyenne Hotel Expected and Local Developments
The Tribune reports Cheyenne may soon host a mammoth hotel. Mark Hopkins sold his coal mine in Lobe canyon to Frank Colpter of Omaha for 150000 dollars who plans to organize a company for large output. C P Fould discusses a stamp mill at Douglas creek. An assay from the Bonanza King mine shows 938.18 dollars per ton in gold. Pacific Short Line surveyors work near Horseshoe and Willow Springs. Loomerang plans a new depot at Laramie this year. A 30000 acre tract west of Cheyenne along the Union Pacific is eyed by the Lincoln Land Company of Nebraska. George A Hertsog and Nettie J Bannon wed at the Baptist parsonage with Rev. Lamkin officiating. Sugar beet cultivation and sugar manufacture are gaining attention in Nebraska.
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the Tribune
Cheyenne
Mark Hopkins
Lobe Canyon
Frank Colpter
Omaha
Mr. Colpter
C. P. Fould
South Dakota
Douglas Creek
Pacific Short Line
Horseshoe
Platte
Wendover
Bridger
Union Pacific Railroad
Lincoln Land Company of
Nebraska
Baptist
George A. Hertsog
Grand Junction
Colo
Laramie
Wyo
L. D. Lamkin
Sugar Trust
Probable Murder At Hanna Station Involving Hotel Keeper
P. D. Bontecue, Union Pacific station agent at Hanna, was shot Friday evening between six and seven by the local hotel keeper. A telegram reported him dying. Dr. Maynard was summoned. The incident centers on a woman trouble involving Mrs. Bontecue. residents describe Bontecue as quiet and about 60. The Landlord Hahn was said to be found with Mrs. Bontecue, leading to a fatal conflict with Bontecue. Bontecue came to Wyoming in 1884 from Minnesota.
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P. D. Bontecue
Union Pacific
Hanna
Hotes
Maynard
Colorado Junction
Bontecue
Wyoming
Minnesota
Hahn
Quiet Wedding Casualties Family Ties at House Street
Miss May Weir and Walter L Larsh wed in a quiet ceremony at 10 oclock yesterday morning at Dr S J Quinby house on House street Rev W A Williams officiated in the presence of a few friends. The couple left for a week in Colorado Springs and will reside at the Vendome on return. Weir received many gifts from her high school pupils and colleagues who lament her departure.
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Miss May Wair
Walter L. Larsh
S. J. Quinby
House Street
W. A. Williams
Mrs. Larsh
Colorado Springs
Vendome
Interior Land awards survey contract for Cheyenne addition
The Interior Land company awarded a contract to Ed Stahle to survey and plat a five acre addition in Cheyenne's southwest area. It is estimated to create about 490 city lots. A street will be laid to the addition once the subway under Crow Creek is completed, with the company pushing for an early finish.
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Interior Heights
Interior Land Company
Ed Stahle
Cheyenne
Crow Creek
Interior Company
Preliminary Examination of Jose E. Martines
Jose E. Martines charged with forgery underwent a preliminary examination before Judge Carroll. Three witnesses testified. the evidence was positive and convincing. He was bound over to the district court in $500 bail, and jailed in default. Clouds are a proverb quoted by the reporter.
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Jose E. Martines
Carroll
District Court
Valentine Season Highlights at Fort Russell Society
Vanity Fair details St Valentine events at Fort Russell including the Fortnightly Coterie whist reception, the 21 Club dance, and a German party led by Lt. Dashiel. It notes kindergarten valentine festivities with recitations, crafts, and postman exchanges, plus teas, lunches, and dinners for local ladies and visiting legislators.
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Vanity Fair
W. E. Robins
Keefe Hall
Mest - HH
A. Clark
Otto K. Snyder
F. E. Chaffin
Miss Doliff
Kindergarden
Mildred Hay
Helen Gannett
Leslie Ogle
Cornelia Baxter
Martin Murray
David Goodell
Katherine Freeborn
Gertrude Weaver
Fred Warren
Margaret Baxter
Miss Orliff
Dashiel
Mizner
van Horn
Pouillon
Kendell
Dashell
Miss van Horn
Cheyenne and Northern
van Tassell
Jeffrey
E.T. David
Garrow
Kent
Maynard
Louise
Lisle Smith
Horrie
Cook
Morgan
John David
Hebard
Beck
Rossier
Beard
Campbell
Homes
Selleck
Jesurun
Major Whipple
H. A. Rice
Cheyenne
C. N. Potter
Charles Smith
Marshall Johnson
W. Baker
Girl Guards Parade of Company K Delights Big Horn County
A poetic tribute to twenty four members of Company K the Girl Guards with line by line portraits led by Colonel Stitzer describes their drills and parade presence. The piece blends praise for Emma OBrien Kate Kellyton Mary Davidson Gertrude Morgan Lulu Maxwell and others with a hopeful closing blessing for their future. The page also notes a Tribune typo misstating Big Horn Countys assessable valuation, correcting it from 200000 to 1200000.
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Topas
Earth
Stitzer Ia
Emma O'Brien
Kate Kellyton
Cheyenne
Mary Davidson
Gertrude Morgan
Big Horn County
the Tribune
Big Horn
Breakfast Runs and Paradoxes in a Parlor of Jests
A collection of quips on envy ambition and misprisions with riffs on bankers, landlords, marriages and trains. The bits hinge on wordplay about safety signage possession and social foibles. The tone resembles light humor and fragmented witticisms from a bygone era.
Big Horn County Bill Sparks House Debate
Assembly proceedings show extended discussion as Colonel Pickitt advocates forming Big Horn county basin with Fremont Sheridan and Johnson county residents backing the measure. Burritt opposes with an amendment on assessable property. debate stretches into extra time before adjournment.
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Pickitt
Fremont County
Big Horn Basin
Burritt
Sheridan
Johnson Counties
Big Horn County
Fremont
Johnson
Pickett
Tae Sun
Old
Johnson County
Adams
Kellogg
House
Trumbull Case Likely Ends in Manslaughter Plea
Advices from Douglas say prosecutors and Trumbull’s lawyers reached a deal to accept a manslaughter plea and avoid a new trial. Though guilty of a cold blooded murder, a life sentence may be deemed sufficient. Trumbull’s intoxication at the time is noted, and he has suffered since. PD Bontecue of Hanna Union Pacific station, shot on Kilay, died Sunday morning.
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Douglas
Trumbull
Trumbull Drank Heavily and Was Not Himmself
PD. Bontecue
Union Pacific
Hanna
Kilaay
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G. W. Brown
Guands
W. W. P. Carroll
Company K
Lulu Maxwell
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Gertrude Ellis
Mamie Horrie
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Edna Wilsock
Carrie Ingram
Ada Johnston
Clara Newman
Iuabel Montgomery
Anet Bessie Vreeland
Jesalo Lee
Ora Cowcick
Mina McGregor
Mamie Goetz
Gracie
Hafin
Florence Bradley
Jeasie Newman
Emme Vreeland
Texas
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Claude
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Ways and Means
John B. Menardi
Evanston
Rawlins
University
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Insane Asylum
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Sweetwater
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