Wyoming House Opens with Downey as Speaker
Wyoming's Eleventh legislative assembly convened at the capitol with the flag over the building. Speaker Downey was elected by acclamation after a formal process including oaths and temporary officers. One member, W A Carter, was ruled ineligible for residency and seated temporarily.
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Speaker Downey
Commonwealth
Meldrum
Eleventh Legislative Assembly of
Aresorum
T. B. Adams
Territorial
Council
W. L. Evans
Carbon
W. E. Guthrie
Laramie
Carter
Kellogg
Crook
W. A. Carter
Fort Bridger
Salt Lake
Utah
Schnitger
Address on the Speaker's Role at Wyoming Statehood Moment
Speaker Downey speaks to the House of Representatives urging the honor of choosing a speaker and the duty to govern as Wyoming stands on the threshold of statehood. He praises past speakers and notes the gravity of presiding over deliberations and shaping laws for the people.
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Hour of Representaives
National
House of Representatives
Wyoming
Wyoming Legislature Opens with Vision for State Unity
In a formal assembly the Wyoming Legislature discusses unifying new and old communities, balancing labor and capital, trimming state expenses, and steering toward independence. Officers are elected, seats drawn, and the house adjourns awaiting missing members. A council session follows with oath of office and temporary leadership. A railroad fare war between Chicago and the Missouri River is noted.
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Commonwealth
Desert Plain
Pioneer Railway
West
Commonwealth of Wyoming
Downey
John David
Fremont County
N B. Dresser
Sweetwater County
Chaplian
S. W. Bright
Laramie County
N. J. O'Brien
Charles Cushingberry
Dresser
Burdick
Carbon
Kinney
Sweetwater
J. W. Meldrum
A. H. Rees
Major H. Glafeke
van Devanter
P. Flemming
Albany
Chicago
Missouri River
Cheyenne Union Pacific Shops Plans Outlined in Sun Report
The Sun reveals a four year schedule of Cheyenne Union Pacific rail yard construction totaling about 3 million to 3.2 million dollars. It lists buildings planned for 1890 including machine shop boiler room blacksmith shop and foundry and notes later extensions and non contract costs.
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Sun
Union Pacific
Cheyenne
Union Pacific Railway
Mammoth Foundry
M. M
Aoyi
Seo
Albeo Sail Howe
Trentiees Gecal Variows
B. S
Snce
Brich
Clas
Cheyenne Bids for Nation's Largest Railroad Plant
The text argues that Cheyenne will host an immense railroad plant of modern design. It claims the facility will attract at least 10,000 new residents and, within a few years, raise Cheyenne’s population to about 25,000.
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Cheyenne
Itwell
Fatal Blizzard Claims Beckwith Commercial Manager
A W McEdwards, manager of Beck with Commercial company’s store at No 4 mine, went hunting Sunday with a companion. Lost in severe cold, both men were overcome and separated. A search began Monday. McEdwards was found alive late Monday but in critical condition. He died early Tuesday, mourned by family and colleagues.
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A.W. MckEdwards
Beckwith Commercial Company
Campana
Cavain Kiden
James H. Brown
Rock Springs
Inter Ocean
Breakfast Buns and Weather Weave Humorous Gossip
A fragmented collection of whimsical observations on weather moods, social manners, and currents of opinion. References to lunacy phrases, a livery stable man, a stately woman’s carriage, an extravagantly billed household, a mustache on a woman, and influenza imagery mingle with a New York World quote about Gen. Boulanger.
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New York
Gen. Boulanger
Jersey
St. Helena
Wyoming Fair Association Meets for Officers Election
The Wyoming Fair association held its annual meeting in Judge Carroll's courtroom to elect officers and conduct business. A proposal was reportedly made to purchase the fair grounds for real estate speculation.
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Wyoming Fair Association
Judge Carroll's Court Room
Capitol Building Contract Now Assured, Commission Accepts
The capitol building project is officially assured as the capitol commission accepts the completion after formal examination and inspection by the architect and commissioners.
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Capitol
Capitol Commission
Carpenters Strike Over Back Wages and Wages Rise
Thirty two carpenters at Union Pacific repair shops and coal shutes walked out in a general strike for back wages and a 10 cent per day raise. They claimed a settlement was promised and a firm rep would travel to St Louis for funds. Three men returned to work but quit after bystander shouts. The prevailing rate of 50 cents higher elsewhere is cited as reason to uphold former pay. The St Louis emissary returned but offered no settlement.
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Union Pacific
Smith, Gillette & Co
St. Louis
Schutes
E. Ers
Mesers, Smith, Gillette & Co
Wyoming Fair Association Holds Annual Meeting and Elections
The Wyoming Fair association met in Justice W P Carroll's court yesterday. Officers remained unchanged: Hon C P Organ president G B Goodell vice president A G McGregor treasurer N R Davis secretary. Davis reported a healthy finances with $1100 unpaid. Trustees granted $200 to the cup fund committee with $320 toward a new Wyoming cup from the Post Percheron Horse Association. A $10,000 purse for a two year old race is being explored with strong horsemen support.
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Wyoming Fair Association
W. P. Carroll
C. P. Organ
G. B. Goodell
A. G. McGregor
N. R. Davis
Davis
Wyoming
Territory
Fort Russell Amateur Entertainment To Benefit Post Hall
An amateur dramatic entertainment by the Fort Russell post officers and ladies will be held next Saturday at 8 pm to raise funds for the post hall. The garrison talent directs rehearsals, promising a strong show. A Cheyenne and Northern coach will run from the city depot at 7 pm, round trip 25 cents. admission is 50 cents.
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Fort Russell
Cheyenne
Northern
C and N Extension Survey Team Heads to Wendover
A Union Pacific corps of engineers and surveyors led by Engineer A M Gibson departed on the Cheyenne and Northern to Wendover to complete surveys for the Wendover to Northwestern extension. Right of way is secured and route established with grading expected to start by February 1 if weather allows.
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Union Pacific Railroad
Cheyenne and Northern
Wendover
Northwestern
A. M. Gibson
Over Zealous Campaigning by Breckons Candidate
A Democrat candidate J A Breckons faces scrutiny for door to door campaigning in the Second ward. He allegedly left envelopes with a fictitious name and a letter urging residents to vote the ticket, hoping to secure votes through manipulation. The writer notes concern over such tactics and questions the candidate’s competence.
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J. A. Breckon
Dodger
Breckens
Sun expands to eight pages in Cheyenne daily press
The Cheyenne Sun announces enlargement from seven to eight pages with a six column format. It highlights growth in local territorial telegraph and advertising patronage and is praised by Lusk Herald and Glenrock Graphic as a leading Republican Wyoming newspaper thriving in journalistic enterprise.
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Cheyenne
Toe Sun
Denver
Omaha
Douglas Ludget
Caryvenne Daily Sun
Sun
Wyoming
Lusk Herald
Cugvenxe
Daly Sun
Graphic
the Sun
Glenrock Graphic
Not Over Modest Breckons Accepts City Council Nomination
The Evening Tribune notes surprise at Mr. Breckons accepting the Democratic council nomination for the Second ward amid talk of a Denver move. It suggests Breckons may oppose a long city council tenure, while Mrs. Breckons serves as county superintendent. The piece questions the Breckons family influence on national and local government in Cheyenne and Laramie County.
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Evening Tribune
Breckons
Democratic Council
Denver
J. A. Breckons
Cheyenne Parliameter
Cheyenne
Breckens
Laramie County
Cheyenne Prospects Boosted by Board of Trade Report
The Denver Republican cites Cheyenne and Wyoming outlook from the Cheyenne board of trade. 1886 shows a good year with improved trade and holiday business. The report notes easier money, heavy commerce, and potential growth as Wyoming gains access via the Cheyenne and Northern railway extending to Chicago and Northwestern.
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Denver Republican
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Board of Trade
Cheyenne and Northern Railway
Chicago and Northwestern
Natrona County Seeks Admission Before Territorial Assembly
A Casper delegation arrives at the territorial capital to press Natrona countyhood. Attending are Attorney C C Wright Banker George Webber Mayor George Mitchell editor J A Casebeer and Casper merchant A W McKinney. They pose with statistics supporting their case.
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Natrona County
Casper
Inter Ocean
C C. Wright
George Webber
George Mitchell
J. A. Casebeer
Casper Mail
A. W. McKinney
Crook County Poised as Major Coal Region
The article forecasts Crook county becoming a leading coal producer on the continent within years. It notes over thirty thousand acres taken up in the past year with thousands more available for filing, hinting at vast speculation opportunities as coal lands rise in value. A railroad has reached the fields and two more lines are expected next season, signaling growth.
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Crook County
Union Pacific Prospecta Bright Transcontinental Prospects
Railway News Reporter lauds Union Pacific prospects after the golden spike, noting top to bottom management trained in railway life and an era of prosperity surpassing prior eras. G B Henderson reports Sweetwater storm as the most severe in years with deep snow and temperatures as low as 35 degrees below zero.
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Union Pacific
Railway News
Prombory
Atlantic and Pacific
Railroads
G. B. Henderson
Sweetwater Country
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