McKuspen in Washington Amid UP Charges
Cuartes H. McKuspen once Union Pacific purchasing agent in Omaha has been in Washington for weeks. His father General Joe McKibben co-owns the Marshall Hall resort on the Potomac and it is claimed the son lives with him. Friends say he won’t discuss the charges from Union Pacific officials.
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Cuartes H. McKuspen
Union Pacific
Omaha
Washington
Joe McKibben
Marshall Hall
Potomac
Manderson Powell Talk Irrigation Lands Act Repeal
A Washington letter recalls a long talk between Senator Manderson and Major Powell, head of the geological survey, about irrigation appropriations and repealing the 1889 act that barred public entry on arid lands. Powell says he bears no responsibility for the act and favors repeal to keep western lands open for honest settlers willing to improve and irrigate them.
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Washington
Senator Manderson
Major Powell
Geological Survey
Missouri
Government Allows Land Office Rentals Tightened Budget
The government will not fund rent for all land offices due to insufficient appropriations. Last year 105 offices used $183,000, this year 121 offices are funded $175,000, eight thousand less but with eighteen more offices. Land Commissioner Groff says $50,000 more is realistically needed.
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Governent
Groff
Committee to unseat Breckenridge over Arkansas ballots
The house elections committee is expected to recommend unseating Clifton R. Breckenridge of Arkansas after reports that voters faced intimidation by artillery displays and after ballot boxes were stolen. The proposal would pay Breckenridge’s opponents’ heirs.
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House Committee On Elections
Clifton R. Breckenridge
District of
Arkansas
John M. Clayton
Brecknenridge
Statehood Debate Highlights Wyoming Admission History
Washington report describes Senator Paddock challenging Senator Jones on Wyoming constitution adoption. Paddock cites Nebraska’s path, argues lack of opposition can yield small votes, and urges admission. Senator Reagan cites the 1864 Nebraska enabling act but concedes that action hinged on a rapid convention adjournment.
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Washington
Wyoming
Paddock
Jones
Nebraska
Reagan
Nebraska Statehood Debate and Senator Reagan on Suffrage
A Chicago Herald clipping recounts Senator Reagan opposing a territorial admission bill citing Wyoming woman suffrage. He jested that New Hampshire’s senator respected longhaired men and shorthaired women, warning that national suffrage would ruin social order.
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Nebraska
Chicago Herald
Reagan
Wyoming
Blair
New Hampshire
Wyoming Statehood Celebration Promised After House Concurrence
The text predicts a Wyoming statehood celebration once the House agrees to the Yellowstone park amendment and the president signs. It anticipates applause for Delegate Carey upon return and a large public celebration, noting that Wyoming will become a state in about a week.
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House of Representives
Wyoming
Carey
Wyoming Admission Blocked by Democratic Senators
The democratic senators failed to block Wyoming’s admission, revealing the party’s persistent blundering. With roughly equal strength in the territory, Democratic leadership’s stance could shift a debatable state toward Republican control as Wyoming’s loyalties become clearer.
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Wyoming
Omaha Bee
Pittsburg Prize Fight Sparks Statewide Criticism
The Pittsburg prize fight draws sharp disapproval from state observers. The Illinois Central railroad employee brotherhoods are cited as having no role in the strike’s start, duration, or outcome.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Illinois Central Railroad
Nebraska Congratulates Wyoming on Nebraska Linkup
The Omaha Republication notes Nebraska salutes Wyoming in a joint acknowledgment. The brief item highlights cross state recognition and regional camaraderie without detailing events or dates.
A Vote for CAREY Was a Vote for STATEHOOD
Barrow of the Douglas Budget pressed 200 satin badges bearing WYOMING! A Vote for CAREY Was a Vote for STATEHOOD. A ship load of fire crackers arrived from China yesterday and was unloaded in New York, causing a drop in the fire cracker market.
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Barrow
Douglas
Senate
Wyoming
China
New York
Labor Leaders Clash Clouds Powderly Gompers Rift
The labor cause is not benefitted by the controversy now going on between Powderly and Gompers, as tensions between the two leaders threaten unity within the movement.
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Powderly
Gompers
Parade Feature Showcases Decorated Bicycle Line
A statehood celebration parade will feature a long line of bicycles adorned with red white and blue bunting as a vivid display of patriotic spirit.
Senator West Opposes Wyoming Statehood Over Woman Suffrage
Missouri Senator West, seeking re election, condemned Wyoming's statehood bill citing opposition to woman suffrage. He warned he would not vote for admission of any state permitting women's suffrage, arguing it clashes with American spirit and institutions. The Buffalo Mews notes suffragists would challenge him if he changes stance.
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Buffalo Mews
West
Missouri
Wyoming
Women Embrace Buddha Religion in Cheyenne
Eastern states trend sees ladies convert to Buddha, with Cheyenne reported as having adherents among the city’s women.
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Buddha
Cheyenne
Wyoming Congratulates Omaha on Statehood Support
The Omaha See, a longtime ally of Wyoming in its statehood struggle, asserts that Wyoming's admission will boost Republican majorities in both congressional chambers, but regards this as secondary to the broader impact of statehood itself. The note reflects cautious optimism and political calculations surrounding Wyoming’s path to statehood.
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Omaha
Wyoming
Congress
Wyoming set for statehood with vast mineral promise
The article extols Wyoming's potential as a new state, noting its rich mineral resources and robust population. It argues statehood will unlock rapid development, praising the representative citizenship of its 100,000 residents and the senate's favorable reception, which brings national congratulations.
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Wyoming
Union
Senate
Great Wyoming Summer Pleasures For East Coast Visitors
Sympathy for east coast residents enduring heat urges them to visit Wyoming. The writer extols a cooler climate and the joy of summer in Wyoming, claiming readers in St. Louis Chicago New York and Philadelphia miss a delightful experience they know not.
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East
St. Louis
Chicago
New York
Philadelphia
Wyoming
Cheyenne Tannery Prominence Boosts GOP Territory Ties
The article credits Cheyenne as a strategic point for a tannery and notes the GOP is redeeming pledges to the territories. It argues this record will give the party lasting influence in the new state, challenging Democratic strength.
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G.o. P
Tue Lux Plans Illustrated Edition After Statehood Day
Tue Lux prepares an illustrated edition to be issued the morning after statehood celebration. The work will be unlike any previous issue from the Sun office and aimed to fully meet popular demand.
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Tue Lux
Tux Sun
Cheyenne Noted for Underadvertised Summer Resort Appeal
A compact remark highlights Cheyenne as a notable but underpromoted summer retreat. The comment implies potential for greater promotion of the city as a seasonal destination.
Powell Amendment and Arid Lands Policy Debated
The speaker urges dropping opposition to Major Powell's 1888 amendment withdrawing arid lands from land laws. He argues unity and focus on securing favorable action in the current Congress session, stressing time remains if side issues are ignored.
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Powell
Cheyenne Population Estimate Sparks Growth Forecast
The report notes Cheyenne’s population exceeds twelve thousand and projects a rise toward twenty thousand by 1890, indicating rapid urban expansion and future housing demand.
Congratulatory Telegram From Tax Sun Editor to Governor Shoup
The Tax Sun editor sent a telegram to Governor Geo L Shoup expressing joy over the good fortune of their sister territory. The message highlights shared prosperity and community pride.
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Tne
Tax Sun
Geo. L. Shoup
Leader's illustrated edition delayed for engravings
The Leader's illustrated edition is delayed to add more engravings. The note explains publishing takes longer than expected and costs exceed estimates. The paper praises its morning contemporary Sun 16 for taste and enterprise and predicts good results, calling Cheyenne's newspapers fortunate.
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Leader
Tue Sun 16
Cheyenne
Tax Morning Newspapers Skip Day After the Fourth
Tax newspapers in the city will not be issued on the day following Independence Day.
Wyoming House Expected to Act on Amendment Today
The house of representatives is set to act on the amendment to Wyoming's bill today as public reliance grows on the body to finish the business before it. Speaker Reed taking charge is seen as a decisive factor.
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House of Representatives
Wyoming
House
Reed
Cunvenue Sought as Pacific Asion Headquarters Site
Local planners flag Cunvenue as a strong location for the Asion Pacific corporate headquarters citing infrastructure, access to talent, and regional growth potential. Officials expect ongoing feasibility studies and stakeholder meetings this quarter.
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Cunvenue
The
Asion Pacific
Population count exceeds possible total in Wyoming
A fragment notes that the idea of enumerating every resident of Wyoming would greatly surpass the actual number. It references scale and practicality without specific figures or formal estimates.
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Hose
Cheyenne Summer Climate Praised in Local Note
A reader extols Cheyenne's summer climate, declaring no place in the United States offers a lovelier season. The brief remark highlights the city’s inviting weather qualities.
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United States
Cheyenne
Idaho May Edge In To Grab Forty Third Title
Report notes a narrow chance Idaho could surge to claim its forty third title in a tense finish. Analysts caution the margin remains slim and the outcome hinges on late performance and opponent errors.
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Idaho
Government Salaries Fund Expired Mayor and Judges
The United States appropriation for the salaries of the judges and governor and secretary expired on Monday. The W vomine is no longer dependent upon the government.
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United States
Murray Bound Over For Grand Jury Hearing
Rawlins Wyoming July 1 Murray the man who yesterday shot and killed Jack McFarland was given a preliminary examination today. He was bound over to appear before the grand jury at the next term of court and committed to jail without bond. Murray boasts this is his seventh man and the public sympathy lies with the dead man.
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Bun
Wyoming Military Movements
An extension of leave is granted First Lieutenant Lawrence J. Hearn of the Twenty first Infantry at Fort McKinney. Private Lawrence O Donohue of Company D prepares to be sent to the asylum in the District of Columbia. Colonel H R Mizner to conduct annual inspections at Fort Russell and Fort Bridger. Sergeants John Watson and Morrow of the Seventeenth Infantry to Bellevue Nebraska with Watson serving as commissary sergeant and Morrow competing in rifle shooting. Troops at Fort Russell to receive June pay.
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Wyoming
Lawrence J. Hearn
Twenty-first Infantry
Fort McKinney
Wyo
Lawrence O'Donohue
For the Insane
District of Columbia
H. R. Mizner
Seventeenth Infantry
Fort Russell
Fort Bridger
John Watson
Morrow
Bellevue
Neb
Watson
Morrow Gorse
City Council Minutes Show Routine Approvals and Budgets
The regular meeting at city hall approved fifty labor and material bills including salaries for June for Frank Bond E I Arr and others. Otto’s salary and the Alert Hose company expenditures were noted. plans for the Ruttdu system were referred to a committee. Three policemen were allowed $15 for killing ten dogs in June. The council sets July 10 as a board of equalization meeting to hear taxpayer complaints.
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Frank Bond
E. I
G. Kable
Yo Johnson
Cheyenne
Otto
F. A
Alert Hose Company
Elty
JO W. A. Hastings
Sexion
Eleciet Company
Martin Connor
Eaws
E.C. Condit
Board of Equalization
Heten
Capitols Return from Salt Lake City Tour
The Capitols arrived home shortly after midnight after a four game set with Salt Lake club. They split wins and losses, with Salt Lake netting about 150 dollars from gate receipts after expenses. The team traveled from Salt Lake City to Ogden before returning, after visiting Garfield Beach and other local sights.
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Capitols
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake Club
Capitola
Salt Lake
Ogden
Garfield Beach
Sainte
Shaw Electric Crane Boss Arrives for Milwaukee Trial
Geo A Brown of Shaw Electric Crane Milwaukee arrives in the city to begin erecting the crane at Union Pacific Machine shops. Mr Shaw will personally supervise the tent trial and oversee the project starting immediately.
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Geo. A. Brown
Shaw Electric Crane Company
Milwaukee
Union Pacific Machine Shops
Shaw
Cattle shipments and legal limits draw Texas rail conflict
The piece discusses cattle driven long distances in poor condition and liability for transit damages under Texas and U S statutes. It notes that a railroad cannot be held for failing to feed stock when the shipper agreed to feed and that unloading rules may be waived by contract. It mentions Missouri Pacific v Texas and Pacific, and adds satirical notes on local papers, editors, and municipal bill auditing. It also provides regional references to Cheyenne, Fort David A Ruseau, and nearby forts and rails.
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Texas
United States
Missouri Pacific Railway Company
Texas and Pacific Railway Company
Williams
Circuit Court of the United States
Eastern District of Louisiana
Memories Of Camp Carlin To Be Destroyed Soon
The former Camp Carlin near the city is largely deserted and set for demolition. Buildings will be torn down or moved to Fort Russell, with sale to remove remaining structures from the grounds. The site once supplied Wyoming posts with ordnance and subsistence, employing hundreds of civilians, now down to a dozen or so. A 1869 duel between Superintendent Botchford and Lt Mason is recounted, ending with Botchford fatally wounding Mason.
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Ae So
Pelte
Carling
Omaha
Kearney
Julesburg
Neb
Pacific
Cheyenne
Fort Russell
Robt. Embree
Wyoming
A. H. Reel
Tean- Sters
Botchford
Mason
Leutenant
Tone
Regor
Smree
Eddy
Sevenae
Mr. Tone
Cone Fe
Camp Sens
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S. A. Slack
Omaha Republican
Murray
McFarland
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David A. Ruseau
Black Hills
Fort Sedgwick
Fort Sanders
Fort Laramie
Denver City
Denver Pacific
David A. Russell
Eighth
United States Infantry
United States Volunteers
Annie Rooney
Camp Carlin
Lieutenant Mason
Blatchford Pight
Erban
Seerae Philade Weasel
Philsévighla
U. S. Gov't Report
F. E. Warren Mercantile CO
Josbers and
Dealers
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