Wyoming Legislature Opens with Permanent Officers Named
The Wyoming legislature meets at the Capitol as the House forms its permanent officers and the Council delays officer elections due to two missing members. A member-elect is ruled ineligible for residence in Utah, and the oath of office is administered to all members. Col. S. W. Downey is elected speaker by acclamation and takes the chair.
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Speaker Downey
Commonwealth
Meldrum
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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
van Devanter
House
Jotice
Adams
Fred 5
Hebard
Laramie County
Col
S.W. Downey
Albany
Burritt
Johnson County
Mr. Adams
Desert Plain
Pioneer Railway
West
Commonwealth of Wyoming
Downey
John David
Fremont County
N B. Dresser
Sweetwater County
Chaplian
S. W. Bright
N. J. O'Brien
Charles Cushingberry
Dresser
Burdick
Kinney
Sweetwater
J. W. Meldrum
A. H. Rees
Major H. Glafeke
P. Flemming
Downey Addresses Wyoming House on Statehood Honor
Speaker Downey speaks to the Wyoming House of Representatives, noting the duty and prestige of choosing a speaker and the nation’s growth as Wyoming approaches statehood, accepting the honor with hesitation and a sense of the task ahead.
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National
House of Representatives
Wyoming
New Wyoming Assembly Opens Amid statewide ambition and reform
The Wyoming territorial assembly opens with vows to reduce debt and cut waste. Leaders urge justice to labor and capital, unite new and old communities, and seek wise revenue reform as they pledge to uphold state prosperity. A railroad passenger-rate war looms between Chicago and the Missouri River.
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Chicago
Missouri River
Cheyenne Union Pacific Shops Plans Revealed for 3 Million
The Sun discloses a complete list of Cheyenne Union Pacific shop buildings planned and under construction with a total season expenditure of 1.2 million and a four year completion window. The report details machine shop, boiler and engine rooms, foundry, paint shop, transfer tables, and extensive extensions to track and facilities, highlighting ongoing changes from initial plans.
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Union Pacific
Cheyenne
Union Pacific Railway
Mammoth Foundry
M. M
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Seo
Albeo Sail Howe
Trentiees Gecal Variows
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Cheyenne to Build Grand Railroad Plant on Vast Scale
The article argues Cheyenne will host the most extensive railroad plant in the country. It predicts the new works will attract at least 10,000 residents, boosting Cheyenne’s population to about 25,000 within a few years.
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Cheyenne
Itwell
A. W. McEdwards Dies After Blizzard Rescue Effort
A. W. McEdwards, manager of Beck with Commercial at No. 4 mine, perished after being trapped by a blizzard during a hunting trip near Rock Springs. He and a companion were stranded miles from town as rescuers searched Sunday into Monday. McEdwards survived initial rescue but died early Tuesday from exposure, leaving a widow away on an eastern trip.
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A.W. MckEdwards
Beckwith Commercial Company
Campana
Cavain Kiden
James H. Brown
Rock Springs
Inter Ocean
Breakfast Buns and Weather Woes in Quirky Observations
A humorous collage sketches daily life and manners from weather woes to social jokes. It notes lunacy hints from early times and a livery man angry at the cold season, while wry lines joke about a mustache and a stately carriage. The World quotes Gen. Boulanger on Jersey politics.
Wyoming Fair Association Holds Annual Meeting
The Wyoming Fair Association meets at Judge Carroll's courtroom Monday at 10 for officer elections and important business. A proposal reportedly arises to buy the fair grounds for real estate speculation.
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Wyoming Fair Association
Judge Carroll's Court Room
Capitol Building Contract Completion Confirmed
The capitol building contract is now an assured fact as the building was formally accepted by the capitol commission after examination and inspection by the architect and commissioners.
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Capitol
Capitol Commission
Carpenters Strike Halts Work at Union Pacific Shops
Thirty two carpenters employed by Smith Gillette & Co halted work on Union Pacific repair shops and coal shutes to press for back wages and a 10 cent daily raise. They claim promised funds from St Louis were not delivered and that three men returned to work briefly before resigning. The firm had paid 1.50 per day, 50 cents less than local standard, and the men refuse to accept lower pay.
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Union Pacific
Smith, Gillette & Co
St. Louis
Schutes
E. Ers
Mesers, Smith, Gillette & Co
The Wyoming Fair association holds annual meeting and elections
The Wyoming Fair association elected unchanged officers led by Hon C P Organ as president G B Goodell as vice president A G McGregor as treasurer and N R Davis as secretary The secretary reported a healthy finances with only 1100 unpaid The trustees pledged 200 for the Wyoming cup funds if the committee adds 320 to create a new cup The group eyes a 10000 purse for a two year old race with support from local horsemen and aims for a stronger Wyoming cup event
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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
Amateur dramatic entertainment at Fort Russell for post hall
An amateur dramatic entertainment will be held at Fort Russell next Saturday at 8 pm. Proceeds go to decorating the post hall. Rehearsals have been underway under garrison talent. A Cheyenne and Northern coach will run from the city leaving the depot at 7 pm for 25 cents round trip. admission is 50 cents.
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Fort Russell
Cheyenne
Northern
C and N Extension Survey Team Leaves for Wendover
A Union Pacific crew led by Engineer A M Gibson set off on the Cheyenne and Northern to Wendover to finalize surveys for the Wendover to Northwestern extension. Right of way is secured and route established. grading contracts are expected to begin 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 Local Candidate
A Democratic council candidate J A Breckons of the Second ward is accused of intrusive campaigning. He allegedly went from house to house leaving envelopes with fictitious names and letters urging residents to vote a certain ticket. The practice drew complaints from residents who noted it as an improper election tactic.
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J. A. Breckon
Dodger
Breckens
Cheyenne Sun expands to eight pages in Wyoming
The Cheyenne Sun increases size from seven to eight pages and enlarges to a six column quarto. Local, territorial and telegraphic departments improve, with strong advertising patronage. The Sun is praised as Wyoming’s leading republican paper and a premier 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 Cheyenne Council Nomination
The Evening Tribune notes surprise at Mr. Breckons accepting the Second ward Democratic council nomination though he planned to move to Denver. It hints his family’s political moves may reshape local public life and questions future roles in Cheyenne and Laramie county government.
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Evening Tribune
Breckons
Democratic Council
Denver
J. A. Breckons
Cheyenne Parliameter
Cheyenne
Breckens
Laramie County
Cheyenne’s 1886 Trade Report Sparks Growth Outlook
The Cheyenne board of trade reports 1886 as a good year with stronger trade and holiday sales. Merchants noted easier money and a boost in commerce, and the Wyoming outlook suggests Cheyenne will grow as the Cheyenne and Northern railroad extends toward Chicago and Northwestern, expanding regional connections.
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Denver Republican
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Board of Trade
Cheyenne and Northern Railway
Chicago and Northwestern
Natrona County Delegation Seeks Statehood Before Assembly
A Casper group arrives in the territorial capital to press Natrona countyhood. Attending are Attorney C C Wright banker George Webber Casper Mayor George Mitchell editor J A Casebeer and Casper merchant A W McKinney. They present statistics and facts to support their claims.
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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 county is described as a future coal power with over thirty thousand acres already claimed this past year. Expansion includes one railroad already reaching the fields and two more expected next season, promoting it as a prime opportunity for speculation and development.
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Crook County
Union Pacific Prospects Bright Despite Severe Sweetwater Storm
Railway News Reporter hails Union Pacific as entering an era of prosperity with top to bottom strong management. G B Henderson reports Sweetwater area storm as one of the harshest in years with deep snow and temperatures down to 35 degrees below zero.
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Railway News
Prombory
Atlantic and Pacific
Railroads
G. B. Henderson
Sweetwater Country
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