McKuspen in Washington Over Union Pacific Charges
Cuartes H. McKuspen former purchasing agent for Union Pacific at Omaha has been in the Washington area for weeks. His father General Joe McKibben co-owns Marshall Hall a popular Potomac resort where the son is reportedly staying. Friends say he refuses to discuss the charges lodged by Union Pacific officials.
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Cuartes H. McKuspen
Union Pacific
Omaha
Washington
Joe McKibben
Marshall Hall
Potomac
Washington letter on irrigation funds and land act repeal
Senator Manderson and Major Powell discuss appropriations for irrigation and repealing the 1889 act that withheld arid lands from public entry. Powell disclaims responsibility for the act and supports repeal, arguing the western belt west of the Missouri should not be kept from honest settlers ready to improve and irrigate it.
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Washington
Senator Manderson
Major Powell
Geological Survey
Missouri
Land Office Rent Cuts Leave Offices Short of Funds
The government denies rent for receivers and registers due to insufficient appropriations. Land offices with low business get rent, others get clerk hire. Last year 105 offices had 183000 dollars. this year 121 offices have 175000 dollars, 8000 less despite 18 more offices, 50000 short of needed, says Land Commissioner Groff.
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Governent
Groff
Committee to unseat Breckenridge over contested Arkansas seat
The house committee on elections is expected to report in favor of unseating Clifton R. Breckenridge after reports of intimidation by artillery displays and stolen ballot boxes. It may propose paying the contested seat’s salary of 10,000 to the children of John M. Clayton, slain during testimony.
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House Committee On Elections
Clifton R. Breckenridge
District of
Arkansas
John M. Clayton
Brecknenridge
Statehood Debate Spurs Wyoming Admission Discussion
Washington correspondent reports Senator Paddock challenged Senator Jones on Wyoming’s constitutional steps and the small favorable vote. He cited Nebraska’s experience, argued absence of opposition lowers turnout, and urged Wyoming admission amid Reb gan’s counterpoints about the 1864 enabling act and quick convention adjournment.
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Washington
Wyoming
Paddock
Jones
Nebraska
Reagan
Reagan Opposes Nebraska Statehood Bill Over Woman Suffrage
The Chicago Herald summary notes Senator Reagan's opposition to Nebraska's statehood bill citing Wyoming's woman suffrage provision. He quips that the New Hampshire senator respects long haired men and short haired women and warns that nationwide female suffrage would ruin the social order.
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Nebraska
Chicago Herald
Reagan
Wyoming
Blair
New Hampshire
Wyoming Statehood Celebration Expected This Week
The speaker notes that when the house concurs on the Yellowstone park amendment to the Wyoming bill and the president signs it, festivities will begin. Delegate Carey’s return will be greeted with applause and a major celebration follows. In one week Wyoming will be a state.
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House of Representives
Wyoming
Carey
Wyoming Admission Effort Fails Amid Partisan Blunders
Democratic senators fail to derail Wyoming admission. The Omaha Bee notes equal party strength in the territory and warns that Democratic opposition could turn a disputed state into a Republican stronghold. Wyoming knows its friends.
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Wyoming
Omaha Bee
Pittsburg prize fight criticized as unworthy for Pennsylvania
Editorial notes condemn the Pittsburg prize fight as a blemish on the state. It states that the Illinois Central railroad employes unions did not influence the strike's origin, duration, or conclusion.
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Illinois Central Railroad
Nebraska congratulates Wyoming in Republican shout
The Omaha Republican reports a statement praising Wyoming with Nebraska’s congratulations. The tone is celebratory and aligns with party messaging across regional coverage.
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Omaha Republican
Nebraska
Wyoming
A Vote for CAREY Was a Vote for STATEHOOD
Barrow of the Douglas Budget issued 200 satin badges showing WYOMING and a large star with the slogan A Vote for CAREY Was a Vote for STATEHOOD. A shipload of fire crackers arrived from China and was unloaded in New York, affecting the market.
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Barrow
Douglas
Senate
Wyoming
Carey
China
New York
Labor Row Clouds Powderly Gompers Controversy
The labor movement faces distraction as disputes between Powderly and Gompers threaten to hinder the cause. Leaders clash over strategy and priorities, potentially weakening public support and unity within unions.
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Powderly
Gompers
Parade Features Long Bicycle Line in Statehood Celebration
A feature of the statehood celebration parade will be a long line of bicycles adorned with red white and blue bunting, adding a colorful display to the festivities.
Senator West Opposes Wyoming Statehood Over Woman Suffrage
Missouri Senator West, seeking re-election, denounces Wyoming for granting woman suffrage. He vows to oppose admitting any state that permits suffrage for women, calling it antagonistic to American spirit and institutions. He predicts wrath from suffragists if he votes against Wyoming.
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Buffalo Mews
West
Missouri
Wyoming
Converts Embrace Buddha Religion Among Cheyenne Women
In eastern states it is fashionable for ladies to adopt Buddhism and Cheyenne sees several women among the convert group.
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Buddha
Cheyenne
Wyoming Welcome From Omaha Boosts Statehood Support
The Omaha, longtime ally of Wyoming in its fight for statehood, says admission will strengthen the Republican majorities in both houses. The report stresses a broader impact beyond party numbers on statehood's condition.
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Omaha
Wyoming
Congress
Wyoming ahead as statehood nears
The article lauds Wyoming’s potential for rapid resource development once statehood is granted. It emphasizes vast mineral resources, a strong citizenry of over 100,000, and confidence that statehood will be promptly and soundly administered with capable leadership and broad national enthusiasm.
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Wyoming
Union
Senate
Wyoming Welcome to Sweltering East Visitors
An editorial note expresses sympathy for eastern residents enduring heat and invites them to Wyoming to enjoy a cooler summer, suggesting they are unaware of the pleasant experience awaiting them in the region.
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East
St. Louis
Chicago
New York
Philadelphia
Wyoming
Cheyenne Pledges Support Strengthens New Territory Ties
The gon p is redeeming its pledges to the territories and the grand record it makes will hold the new state in its grip, a factor Democrats will struggle to erode in the future.
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G.o. P
Tue Lux Prepares Novel Illustrated Edition After Statehood
Tue Lux announces an illustrated edition to be issued the morning after statehood celebrations. The new edition will differ from all prior issues from the Tux Sun office and aims to meet popular demand fully.
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Tue Lux
Tux Sun
Cheyenne Misses Better Promotion as Summer Resort
A critical note that Cheyenne receives insufficient advertising as a summer resort, suggesting untapped tourism potential and underutilized seasonal appeal for visitors and local businesses.
Powell Amendment Presses Arid Lands Withdrawals
The speaker urges dropping side issues to back the 1888 act amendment. He says Major Powell offers no resistance and that success at this session depends on focusing forces and securing favorable action.
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Powell
Population growth in Cheyenne Misses Forecast
The fragment notes Cheyenne’s population exceeds twelve thousand with a projection that by 1890s it could reach twenty thousand, indicating rapid urban growth and expected expansion of the city’s footprint and services.
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Cheyenne
Editor congratulates Governor Shoup on sister territory’s fortune
The editor of Tax Sun sent a telegram yesterday to Governor Geo. L. Shoup expressing joy over the good fortune of their sister territory and shared in the local pride.
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Tne
Tax Sun
Geo. L. Shoup
Leader's illustrated edition delayed for engravings
The Leader explains the illustrated edition's publication is postponed to add engravings and notes the long production time and higher expenses than expected. It praises local journalism and expresses anticipation of positive results from Cheyenne's newspapers.
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Leader
Tue Sun 16
Cheyenne
Tax Morning Papers Not Issued After Fourth
Tax morning newspapers in this city will not be issued on the day following the Fourth of July as a local scheduling note.
Wyoming House Expected to Act on Amendment Today
The House of Representatives is expected to act on the amendment to Wyoming's bill today as the public trusts the chamber to finish the business under Speaker Reed who now leads the body.
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House of Representatives
Wyoming
House
Reed
Cunvenue Considered for Asia Pacific Headquarters
Cunvenue is eyed as a desirable site for the Asia Pacific headquarters with company officials evaluating regional access, infrastructure, and business climate. The move aims to bolster operational efficiency and regional leadership, amid strategic growth plans.
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Cunvenue
The
Asion Pacific
Incomplete Text Hinting at Wyoming Population Idea
The fragment hints at a claim about Wyoming’s inhabitants and the impracticality of enumerating every person. It references the idea that counting all residents would greatly exceed a certain number. No clear names, dates, or places are provided.
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Hose
Cheyenne's Summer Climate Praised in Vintage Note
A brief observation extols Cheyenne's summer climate describing it as unmatched in loveliness. The remark highlights the city's pleasant atmosphere and appeals to readers appreciating western weather.
Idaho Might Sneak In For Forty Third
A fragile line from a sports notice suggests Idaho has a remote chance to slip in and claim the forty third title or milestone.
W Vomine Ends Government Dependence For Salaries
United States appropriation for the salaries of the judges, governor and secretary expired on Monday, freeing W Vomine from government dependence and funding constraints.
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United States
Murray Bound Over After Fatal Shooting in Rawlins
Murray, who yesterday fatally shot Jack McFarland, was bound over to the grand jury at the next term and jailed without bond. Local sympathy favors the dead man. Murray is described as a tough case with seven claimed killings.
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Bun
Wyoming Military Movements Extend Leave and Inspections
First Lieutenant Lawrence J. Hearn of the Twenty-first infantry at Fort McKinney Wyoming receives extended leave. Private Lawrence O Donohue of Company D prepares to be sent to the insane asylum in the District of Columbia. Colonel H R Mizner conducts annual infantry inspections at Fort Russell and will visit Fort Bridger. Sergeants John Watson and Morrow of the Seventeenth Infantry head to Bellevue Nebraska with Watson serving as commissary sergeant and Morrow winning a rifle shooting prize. Troops at Fort Russell will be paid off for June.
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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 Meeting Notes Acknowledges Bills and Salaries
The City Council met at city hall last night and transacted routine business. Dozens of city labor and material bills were approved including salaries for June for several staff members and payments to local suppliers. Plans for the Alert Hose house heating system were referred to a committee for possible approval. Three policemen received $15 for killing ten dogs in June. The council will convene July 10 as a board of equalization to hear taxpayers’ 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 Trip
The Capitols returned home after a four game set with Salt Lake City clubs losing two and winning two. The Salt Lake club netted about 150 dollars from gate receipts after rail fare and hotel costs. The team traveled from Salt Lake City to Ogden, enjoying Garfield Beach and sights in the city during a layover.
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Capitols
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake Club
Capitola
Salt Lake
Ogden
Garfield Beach
Sainte
Shaw Electric Crane Arives to Begin Union Pacific Crane Erection
Geo A Brown of Shaw Electric Crane Milwaukee arrives to start erecting a crane at the Union Pacific Machine shops. Mr Shaw will personally supervise the tent trial.
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Geo. A. Brown
Shaw Electric Crane Company
Milwaukee
Union Pacific Machine Shops
Shaw
Cattle Shipping Liability and Odd Local Observations
The article discusses cattle moved over long distances and the allocation of liability for damages during transit under Texas and U S statutes, noting feed and care obligations depend on shipper contracts. It then mixes satirical local notes on a small paper’s insurance remittance line and several humorous city anecdotes, including rail posts and a fort’s history.
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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 Destruction Nears Final Sunset
The old Camp Carlin site near the city is being cleared and moved. Buildings will be sold and removed, with no sign of the camp remaining. The fort supplied Wyoming posts historically, employing about 800 civilians, now down to twenty one. A 1869 duel between Superintendent Botchford and Lieutenant Mason ended with Botchford killed. the scene remains a local memory.
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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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Idaho
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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