Dead horse casualty from goat driven street novelty
A four goad team in the city since the fourth frightened by a passing goat turnout caused a transfer wagon to dash away. A pony hitched at the Western Union office was struck by the wagon pole and died on the sidewalk. The runaway team nearly struck a child as crowds gathered, prompting calls for stricter horse-hitching rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Hollister
Seventeenth and
Ferguson Streets
Galt
Seventeenth Street
Western Union
Charles Hematring
Moran Hurt In Serious Horseback Accident At Horse Shoe
Special dispatch from Wenpover Wyoming reports John Moran of Horse Shoe was thrown from a horse and injured in the head and neck. Moran, a longtime local rancher and cattleman, is among the best known in the district. The Sun received the dispatch with few details and notes concerns over the severity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sun
Wenpover
Wyo
John Moran
Moran
Ill at County Hospital Ramsey and Von Berken progress
Sunday Samuel Ramsey of Rock Springs was taken to the County Hospital with a nine day fever diagnosed as typhoid by Dr Wyman. Von Berken, victim of the Assault by Scrapping Johnny, shows slow improvement and begins to recall surroundings but cannot remember the related events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Ramsey
Rock Springs
Wyman
von Berken
Johnny
Illness Bids Farewell as Hon. W. W. Corlett Fights For Life
The condition of Hon. W. W. Corlett remains critical with little chance of rapid improvement. For four days he cannot keep food down except a few spoonfuls of milk, and if a sudden recovery does not occur soon his life may end. News will grieve many friends throughout the territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Corlett
Court at Lander Prospects Longer Term With Civil and Criminal Dockets
The Lander paper notes out of town lawyers A C Campbell C N Potter of Cheyenne and Judge Brown of Laramie will attend the court. Campbell assists the county attorney Brown teams with Preston and Potter handles tax cases. The term is expected to run longer than any prior term with thirty nine civil cases and nine criminal cases on the docket. Major cases include the People vs Montgomery and the People vs Schischke for murder likely to occupy a week or more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lander
A. C. Campbell
C. N. Potter
Cheyenne
Judge Brown
Laramie
Campbell
Brown
Preston
Potter
The Rifle Range Detail for Lt Dowdy at Fort Russell
First Lieutenant Robert W. Dowdy of the 7th Infantry at Fort Russell is detailed for men to competitors. He will report to Nebraska for instructions, as announced in the latest Army brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert W. Dowdy
A7th Infantry
Fort Russell
Post Office Seeks City Directory via Mass canvass
Postmaster Mass has carriers canvassing every residence to compile a complete city directory for prompt delivery. He explains the drive will improve mail routing and confirm addresses of all letter recipients while noting delays on fast trains and calling for better east and west train service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mass
Russell Water Works Progress Review
Major Humphrey, U S quartermaster formerly at Fort Russell and Camp Carlin now in Omaha, completed supervision of the fort water works. He paid contractor Keefe the contract price, praised the workmanship, and called the system excellent and well suited to provide an unlimited supply of pure water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphrey
United States
Fort Russell
Camp Carlin
Omaha
Keete
Keefe
Oil boom era filings list Wyoming incorporations
The Carbon and Petroleum company and Weston Oil and Gas company are among several Wyoming incorporations. Trustees include George A. Matthews and Fitch Curran with principal offices in Casper and Newcastle. Capital stocks range from 1.5 million to 5 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
The
Carbon and Petroleum Company
George A. Matthews
Horace Fishback
Louis Parnaud
J. B. Shoenfelt
William Frick
Peter C. Murphy
L. J. Bengro
M. B. Mattice
E. M. Blackwell
W. H. Alexander
Chester F. Martin
J. W. Smith
D. W. Roderick
Oil Creek Petroleum Company
Newcastle
W. M. Alexander
A. Diefendiefer
B. B. Kelly
Ready for Laying Brick Arrives for Round House
Brick has begun to arrive for the construction of the round house. Contractor East purchases his brick in Colorado and his expenditure for that material already amounts to $25,000. It is not comforting that home contractors must spend money abroad instead of at home among our own people. Brick represents mostly labor in its cost, and to that extent its manufacture is desirable to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Round House
East
Colorado
Ordination at St Marks Church by Bishop Talbot
Tomorrow morning at g o'clock the Right Rev. Bishop Talbot will ordain the Rev. E Snavely of Johnstown Pa to the priesthood. The public is invited to attend and the bishop will preach on the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Marks’ Church
Talbot
Snavely
Johnstown
Death on the Rail near Tipton
Rawins July 7 Pat Taggart a west bound freight brakeman was run over near Tipton late Saturday night. He died as doctors finished amputating his right arm and leg after losing blood. Witnesses claim a tramp pushed him. twelve tramps were arrested and taken to Green River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sun
Rawins
Pat Taggart
Tipton
Rawlins
Green River
Trons
Indian War Dancers Perform at Mardi Gras Ogden Event
The Salt Lake Tribune describes 200 Bannock and Shoshone warriors in full war dress at Ogden. They perform a line ritual, sing a mixed war chant, then move to the northern canopy pole to accompany tom toms as squaws, children, and dogs watch. Nickels tossed by the crowd prompted a brief mood shift before the finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogden
The
Salt Lake Tribune
Col. Shilling
Hindostan
Asia
The Fourth at Lander
Fremont Clipper notes a festive Fourth of July in Lander with plentiful flags and decorations. Wyoming’s state celebration featured Mr Vidal presiding and Mr Fourt delivering a masterly oration as a ball game between Lander and Washakie proceeds at Recreation Park with Wallace at the bat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont Clipper
Lander
Wyoming
Vidal
Fourt
Washakie J
Recreation Park
Wallace
Fourth at Laramie Firemen Celebrate July Day
July Fourth at Laramie under the fire department led by Chief Gramm featured a parade, hose races, horse races, and gun club shooting matches. The large crowd enjoyed a well filled program and the celebration was pronounced a success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laramie
Gramm
A Summer Night's Party Hosts At Rhodes Residence
A. J. Peeler his wife and Mrs. M. R. Kennedy are guests of Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Rhodes and will be treated to a complimentary party Thursday evening at the Rhodes home by their entertainers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Peeler
M. R. Kennedy
D. C. Rhodes
Rhodes
Death of Samuel Ramsey Pioneer Cheyenne Resident
Samuel Ramsey, a respected Cheyenne pioneer and former chief cook at the Union Pacific hotel, died yesterday at the county hospital after being brought from Rock Springs with typhoid fever. His wife died recently and three children survive. Funeral arrangements have not been announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam. Ramsey
Samuel Ramsey
Cheyenne
Ramsey
Union Pacific
Rock Springs
Denver Real Estate Excursion Visitors Inspect Capitol City
More than 150 visitors from Denver and other points arrived noon yesterday and were greeted by city projectors. They toured the capital, examined business prospects, and many expressed admiration for the city with plans for substantial investments. The writer welcomes them and notes the prospects for prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Capitol City
New Car Construction Shop Takes Shape
Foundation work begins on a new repair shop measuring 276 feet by 98 feet and two stories tall. Walls will rise soon and several additional buildings are planned. Contractor East will drive the project with steady energy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomed Energy
Dangerous ride as 3 year old rides mail train
Tony Cory, aged three, secretly boards a fast mail train with his brother in town. The train moves toward the Pacific coast before a mail clerk spots him and brings him inside. He is handed to the conductor at Sherman and returned to his worried parents by noon. The Corys thank Conductors Schilling and Shurlock for rescuing their child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Cory
Jimmy
Tony
Ile
Sherman
Pacific Coast
Mrs. Cory
Schilling and
Shurlock
Chief Engineer Bogue to Visit Cheyenne Friday
A rumor says Chief Engineer Bogue will be in Cheyenne on Friday to discuss the viaduct matter. The writer questions the rumor and reflects on how people change with time, ending with a quip about an old song warning of a vacant chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bogue
Cheyenne
Fort Collins Scandal Involving Avery and Millington
In Fort Collins a prominent merchant William H Avery died under suspicious circumstances after a marriage to his wife, a music teacher. The widow Mrs Avery then married Francis W Millington, son of Elder Millington. Avery’s estate valued at $75 000 goes to the widow. Millington described as a scoundrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm.h. Avery
Millington
Wyoming Cast Cannon Marks Fourth of July Celebration
In Cambria Newcastle coal camp Wyoming the foundry crafted a brass lined iron cannon about four feet long and 600 pounds when mounted with a four inch bore. The car opener proclaimed independence day and echoed through the surrounding hills for miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Cambria
Newcastle
In a Box From the Newcastle Democrat
The column humorously notes the newspaper man faces changing complaints from readers about local news thefts hopes and trims. Readers argue over too much trash or too little poetry and humor while some demand earth shattering local coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle Democrat
Mr. A
Wyoming Flag Reborn as Symbol of Freedom and Prosperity
A poem praising Wyoming’s flag as a banner of freedom and prosperity. It extols the blue field and star, viewing the flag as a symbol of independence, contrasting with former vassalage and highlighting Wyoming’s enduring pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Census agent arrives to collect livestock statistics
Charles H. Gillham, special agent for the United States census bureau, arrives in Wichita and takes quarters at Dyer's hotel. He will remain several days gathering statistics from stock men and cattle companies across Wyoming and other western states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Gillham
Witchita
Kan
United States Census Bureau
Dyer's Hotel
Gillham
Tie District
Wyoming
Will Issue Patents By Interior Secretary For UP Land
The Union Pacific land department is informed that Secretary Noble will issue patents on land sold to settlers along the line in Nebraska and Kansas. He says granting full title to these settlers cannot be justified, despite their payments and improvements, and that patents may proceed unless Congress intervenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha Bee
Union Pacific Land Department
Noble
Interior Department
Congress
Nebraska
Kansas
Present Prosperity Shows Change From Wagon Days In Cheyenne
In Cheyenne, the Union Pacific yards have transformed since 1860s. Foreman J. E. Davis has remained twenty two years, a dozen tracks and a roundhouse now stand where little existed. Notable visitors include Horace Greeley Seward and President Arthur, as the city grew with the railroad and the line westward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
Cheyenne
J. E. Davis
Express Company
Colorado
Wyoming
Denver
Seward
Lincoln
Horace Greeley
Arthur
Oil Locations Filed On Lands In Casper Area
W E Hawley of Casper has filed for eastern parties of 132 oil locations covering 21 120 acres. Development work will start at once. It is believed Standard Oil may own the lands though filings are in individual names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casper Journal
W.E. Hawley
Casper
Standard Oil Company
Soda Deposits Near Newcastle Could Bring Wealth
A local citizen syndicate filed on a soda deposit discovered within fifteen miles of Newcastle. An immense bed of high quality soda may become a future wealth source, with white sand nearby raising hopes of large glass works. The piece riffs on Newcastle's potential, noting coal coke petroleum natural gas soda and abundant energy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Whitewood
No Strike Report Denied at Rock Springs Mines
Vice President Holcomb stated there is absolutely no truth to a strike at the Rock Springs coal mines. A change in the payment system is under discussion with a partial work suspension until settled. Workers and the company seek a new price schedule based on coal screened rather than mined. A miners committee was to meet yesterday to compare with the company proposal, with results not yet reported to Holcomb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha Bee
Holcomb
Rock Springs
Heat Wave Hits New York City As Thermometer Rises
A scorching heat wave drenched New York City with rising temperatures. The day opened around 75 degrees, climbed by noon to 84, and pushed toward higher levels by mid afternoon as residents sought shade and relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Democrats Seated in Mississippi Contested Elections
The house committee on elections disposed of two Mississippi contests Hill v Catchings in the third district and Kernahan v Hooker in the seventh. The panel favored seating the Democrat electees Catchings and Hooker, shaping the delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasuinaros
House Committee On Elections
Mississippi
Hill
Catchings
Kernahan
Hooker
Railroad Rumbles From the Custer Chronicle
Burlington and Missouri line south of town advances rapidly with Sheep Canyon bridge nearing completion. Tracklaying to Bradley Flat to start by early July with cars expected to run there by July 7. Stages to connect Bradley Flat and town planned. line to reach town by September 1 for winter terminus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Custer Chronicle
Burlington and Missouri
Sheep Canon Bridge
Bradley Flat
New Appointments in Union Pacific Freight Circles
The Omaha Bee reports a full slate of civil service aligned promotions. Fred B. Whitney becomes general freight agent of the Missouri river division replacing Tebbetts, with B Campbell, J G Woodworth, F S Miller, Fred Wild Jr, H W Adams, E V More, J W Parker, C W Eccles and H A Johnesn advancing to new posts. Parker moves from Salt Lake to Kansas City, Eccles from San Francisco to the mountain division, and Johnson shifts from Denver to Frisco. Adams moves from Butte to assist Wild in the Gulf division. E V Metz becomes general agent at Butte. Campbell rises to assistant general traffic manager. Woodworth becomes general freight agent. Miller takes the vacated place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
Adams
Fred B. Whitney
J. S. Tebbetts
Missouri River Division
Mr. B. Campbell
J. G. Woodworth
F. S. Miller
Fred Wild, Jr
H. W. Adams
E. V. More
J. W. Parker
C. W. Eccles
H A. Johnesn
Parker
Salt Lake
Mr. Whitney
Kansas City
Eccles
San Francisco
Mountain Division
Johnson
Denver
Frisco
Wild
Old Place
Butte
E. V. Metz
Mr. Campbell
Pacific Division
Portland
FS. Miller
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Nebraska Gost
Mr. Corlett
Post Office Matters
Russell Water Works
Casper and
Taggart
Fort Collins
Horace Greeley, Seward and
Custer City
Burlington
E. E. Burlincame
Lawrence St
Deaver
Calo
Moresqu
Alamote Park
Oly
Mexico
Lhe di
Treasury
Stitery
Beneficencia Publica
Auboo
Prine
Paldia
U. A
Chun Bates
Auuruern
City of
Mex
New York Exchange
Londen
Came Senescencia Publien
Loin
Caer
Linte
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