Opera House Taxes Spark City Council Rebates
City Council debates remitting Opera House taxes and licenses for 1890 amid a stormy session. Mayor Bresnahan vows to block the rebate warrant, while factions cite public uses and taxpayer fairness. Cemetery data shows 27 burials in Q2. fire calls, plumbing taps, and Alert Hose House issues noted.
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Opera House
Merrill
Robins
Finance Committee
Richardson
Bond
Keefe Hall
Harrington
Ross
Messrs. Harrington
Bristol
Hellman
Jenks
Bresnahen
City plans land purchase for water system on West Nineteenth
City officials adjourned after executive session last night with Mayor Bresnan instructing City Attorney Cam to pursue acquisition of land on West Nineteenth for the water system. The council confirmed A. C. Campbell as city attorney, with the mayor offering other names for consideration.
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Bresnahen
Cam
Foo
Narrow Escape Near Fort Washekie
Surveyor General Richards and party were caught in a cloud burst two miles north of Fort Washekie. A wagon team from Capt. Nickerson of Lander was washed down a gulch, wrecked with a killed horse and $500 plus loss. The driver escaped unharmed. Mrs. L Poire, wife of a prominent merchant, died suddenly this morning.
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Wych
Richards
Fort Washekie
Nickerson
Lander
McDonald Arrested Over Criminal Libel Case in Green River
Deputy Sharpless arrested a Mr. McDonald of Green River at the request of Sheriff Whitmore of Sweetwater County. McDonald, once a participant in the state Republican convention last August, faces charges of criminal libel and misusing the United States mails. He arrived with $120, a watch, and sought to leave his belongings as security, but bail was not accepted. McDonald allegedly sent vile letters to Washington officials and private individuals attacking the Green River postmaster, with an inspector tracing the matter from the national capital. The implicated associate, tied to Green River interests, remains unable to leave.
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Whitmore
Sweetwater County
Sharpless
McDonald
Green River
United States
Washington
Hydraulic mining magnate Emile Granier in Lander visit
French capitalist Emile Granier, owner of a large hydraulic plant near Lander, arrives in the city. He says the outlook for a money making season is favorable and notes he and his associates have invested heavily in Wyoming mineral development. His operation includes a lake on a mountain top and water carried eight miles through flumes and pipes to the works.
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Emile Granier
Lander
Land Muddle Clears as Re survey Reveals Boundaries
W O0 Owen notes in Converse county that settlers occupy lands up to a mile from their filing tracts due to early faulty surveys. Officials expect the tangle to be straightened, preventing any sufferings and aligning claims with proper boundaries.
Commissioner dismisses case over possession of stolen government property
Government Property story reports Commissioner Churchill discharged Max Goldschmidt for possession of stolen government property. No proof of bad intent or larceny. BF Fowler appeared for the United States and toll was attorney for the defendant.
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Churchill
Max Goldschmidt
Fowler
United States
Toll
Miner Frank Thompson Missing and Found Frozen Near Cambria
Frank Thompson, a Cambria miner, disappeared last December while hunting. A saloon keeper riding nearby found his body in a gully near Cambria. he had frozen to death.
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Frank Thompson
Cambria
Thompson
How They Met Their Death at Bing Sing Executions
Graphic account details the electrocution of Slocum, Smiler, Wood, and Jugigo in the death chamber. Witnesses describe the process from binding and electrodes to the switch and six bells signaling end of the executions.
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Bing Sing
Slocum
Ivan
JP Curvent
Fathers Creedman
Lynch
Connaughton
Drs. Macdonald
Rockwell
Landy
Daniels
Southwick
Ward
Ince
Professor Landy
Warden Brown
Professor Lundy
Smiler
Delegates Gather for International Christian Endeavor Meet
The tenth international convention of Your People's Society of Christian Endeavor will be held in Minneapolis from July 7 to 12. Delegates from all states, Canada, and several European nations are expected, with attendance estimates starting at 15,000. The exposition building will host sittings for 12,000 with 2,000 standing, choir seating for 1,000, and full registration and reception facilities.
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C. E. Society
The
United Society
Lake Harriett
Ite
Exposition Building
Committee On Arrangements
New York Life Insurance
Sheridan County Tax List Totals Around 1.26 Million
Sheridan county tax records show aggregate assessments near 1.26 million dollars. The figure reflects overall property values taxed and may influence local budget planning and services.
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Sheridan County
Four-Year Sentence For Notorious Forger Bates At Laramie
A quartet of convicts led by Harry Bates the forger received four years in the state penitentiary at Laramie after pleading guilty. Bates, sharp and unscrupulous, swindled merchants with bogus bills of lading and attempted to beat an Omaha livestock firm, while Chas Embree, Allen, and Rodgers drew shorter terms for burglary and related crimes. None of the four had established Cheyenne residence.
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Bates
Scott
Laramie
Omaha Livestock Commission
Chas. Embree
Dr. Marston
Allen
Rodgers
Union Pacific
Cheyenne
Bishop Talbot Deliberates on Georgia Call
The Laramie Boomerang reports Bishop Talbot has not yet decided on accepting a Georgia bishopric. He may accept if freed from current duties, but plans to decide in a few weeks after consulting the diocesan committee. He remains focused on Wyoming and Idaho responsibilities.
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The
Laramie
Talbot
Wyooming
Idaho
Wyoming
Tdato
Gooria
Speaking and Sporting at the Fourth Fair
At the fair grounds on the Fourth the tail feathers were yanked from the American eagle. Local orators delivered strong performances led by Henry Britenstein and Mr. Seeley of Laramie. Sports events proceeded as planned.
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Fair Grounds
Henry Britenstein
Mr. Seeley
Laramie
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