Elk mountain coal deposits attract attention and regional updates
The piece notes Elk mountain coal deposits showing quality and quantity, a new post office opens at Nylin in Converse county Wyoming with C W Nylin as postmaster, and mentions various local civic snippets. It highlights the Alert hose team's success in Greeley and Cheyenne tournaments and references political and social notes from Denver Cheyenne and Boulder areas.
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Elk Mountain
Nylin
Converse County
Wyoming
C. W. Nylin
Alert Hose
Greeley
Cheyenne
Sullivan’s Shifted Stance Sparks Controversy
The editor notes Sullivan’s aristocratic airs and a controversial pivot in approach to Maori discovery remarks. He previously claimed ignorance unless the discovery had limbs, then declared opposition to fighting nonwhite opponents, now insisting fights only with white individuals.
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Sullivan
Albany county delegation to the constitutional convention
The Albany county delegation names M N Grant John McGill John W Hoyt Stephen W Downey George W Fox M C Brown A L Sutherland and William E Chaplin. The tourney results show fair play for visiting firemen and a successful first day at the tournament. Cannon Country elected delegates J C Davis Rawlins Charles L Wagner Casper J A Casebeer Casper George C Smith Rawlins B C Butler Ferns C W Burdick Saratoga W M Strobridge Snake River and George Ferris Lower Platte. A telegram to the Associated Press notes statehood progress. The election of delegates to the constitutional convention produced 36 Republicans 16 Democrats and 3 Independents. The convention will meet September 2. The desire for state government is general.
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Albany County
M. N. Grant
John McGill
John W. Hoyt
Stephen W. Downey
George W. Fox
M. C. Brown
A. L. Sutherland
William E. Chaplin
Cannon Country
Wyoming
J. C. Davis
Rawlins
Charles L. Wagner
Carbon
J. A. Casebeer
Casper
George C. Smith
B.C. Butler
Ferns
C. W. Burdick
Saratoga
W. M. Strobridge
Snake River
George Ferris
Lower Platte
Question of Expense and the Evanston Insane Asylum
The Laramie Boomerang blasts Cheyenne for factional bias behind high asylum costs at Evanston. It cites a Fremont county bill of 96.10 for May, and explains Albany county’s role in delaying patients from Jacksonville Illinois to the territorial asylum. The piece notes Hocker’s justification, compares Provo Utah, and urges cash settlement while blaming Albany for the asylum’s existence. It ends with remarks on statehood efforts and taxation debates.
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Laramie
Cheyenne
Fremont County
Territorial
Evanston
Jacksonville
Albany County
Territorial Asylum
Hocker
Laramie County
Wyo
Board of County Commissioners
Wyoming
Sweetwater County
Carbon County
Johnson and Carbon
West
Provo
Utah
W. A. Hocker
M. D
Albany
Ninth Legislative Assembly
House Journal
University At
Fau
Leader's misstep over republished articles sparks demand for explanation
Tuk Sun criticizes the Leader for reprinting a New York Times piece and a Chicago editorial that echoed Peck's charges. The critique argues the Leader hides behind others, cites disproved allegations, and calls for an official inquiry into the misjudged publication choice amid a large public gathering and Nebraska editorial visit.
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Tuk Sun
New York Times
Chicago Aera d
Nebraska
Peck
Opposition to Lincoln and party strife in 1864 campaign
The New York Law publishes letters showing fierce intra party hostility to Lincoln in 1864. Fremont’s withdrawal and Blair's resignation altered the race, with Pennsylvania support dropping from 89 000 to 20 000. The council Bluffs editorial asks if party unity can prevail to prevent defeats in 1892.
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New York Law
Lincoln
Booth
Fremont
Pennsylvania
Montgomery Blair
Blair
Council Bluffs
Party One
Cleveland
Harrison
Government accepts railroad rates for freight to Fort McKinney
The government has accepted the Chi Burlington and Quincey railroad offer to haul government freight from Chicago to Fort McKinney Wyoming for the year ending June 30 1890. Rates listed by western classifications range from 3.29 to 2.30 per hundred pounds with variations for routes through Custer station and other lots.
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Chi , Burlington and Quincey Railroad
Chicago
Fort McKinney
Wyo
Custer Station
Laramie Firemen Take Straightaway Race Title
The Laramie City firemen defended their title with a first class team and a record 600 feet time of twenty four and two fifth seconds the best Wyoming has seen. In Laramie City a Democratic ticket formed last Monday afternoon with J. D. Pease Perry Bickford and Avery among its notable members.
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National Democratic Committee
Laramie City
Wyoming
J. D. Pease
Perry Bickford
Avery
Sullivan Kilrain fight recital and convention notes
The report recalls the Sullivan Kilrain boxing clash with Kilrain overmatched and Sullivan regarded as unmatched in the ring. It mentions constitutional convention momentum and local reactions as well as Baxter preferring statehood and Kilrain’s betting episode.
Smith Challenged Sullivan to Fight in Europe for £1000
Telegraphic dispatches report Lonvos July 16 that Smith has challenged Sullivan to a £1000 side combat in Europe. Other items note Flynn’s death in New York, weather readings, and various international incidents including a Paris exhibition ban and Emperor William’s movements.
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Lonvos
Smith
Sullivan
Europe
New York
Maurice B. Flynn
New York City
Curiaco
Chicago
St. Paul
Winnipeg
New Orleans
Paris
Chamber
Beaux
Emperor William
England
Antwerp
Leopold
Beaxis
William
Flood Devastation Hits Johnstown New York
Water rose fifteen feet submerging Johnstown last night and receding eight feet this morning. Ten missing and four bodies recovered, all local. A crowd on Perry street bridge were swept away when the bridge collapsed. Cagadutta creek flood blamed on cloud burst. Eight or nine bridges, tanneries, dams, and the electric plant damaged. Only telephone wire still in use to report.
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New York
Johnstown
Perry Street
Cagadutta Creek
Suitor shoots wife then kills himself in Leavenworth
In Leavenworth Kansas on July 10 William Parish went to Mrs Callahan s porch and shot her in the left breast killing her instantly He then fled to a low dive and fatally shot himself as officers entered The tragedy stemmed from Parish s prior suit for Mrs Callahan before her marriage to George Callahan
Kil rain death rumor circulates via train report
Rumors circulated in Chicago and other points that Kil rain had died on a train between Dallas and Texarkana Texas. Dallas authorities told the Associated Press there is no truth in the report.
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Chicago
Kilrain
Dallas
Texarkana
Texas
Associated Press
Market Cattle Receipts Report From Cuicsao July 16
Market steady and low with cattle receipts at Cuicsao on July 16. Prices show choice 3.40 to 3.88, heeen 4.20 to 4.40, stockers and feeders 2.25 to 3.30, Texas cattle noted.
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Cuicsao
Texas
Kilrain Says Fight Was On His Off Day After Ill Match
Kilrain, traveling with a party to St Louis on the Iron Mountain train, showed severe injuries and lower spirits. He admitted the bout was unfair but insisted he was beaten on an off day and would resume at the sixty fifth round if given another chance.
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Kilrain
Ligue Roex
Ark
Little Rock
Iron Mountain
St. Louis
Cilrain
Perty
Mitchell
Sullivan Takes a Circuitous Route in Flight
New Orleans July 10 Sullivan and companions left by carriage around 11 this morning believed to have boarded the Southern Pacific for Houston Texas to dodge Mississippi. They are expected to return to New York via St. Louis. Marion county sheriff seeks arrest for Sullivan and Kilrain and has gone to Baton Rouge to obtain a governor's requisition.
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Sullivan
New Orleans
Southern Pacific
Houston
Texas
Mississippi
New York
St. Louis
Marion County
Miss
pee_puepie
Kilrain
Baton Rouge
Death of Mrs Tyler of Ricamonp Virginia
Mrs Tyler ex president Tyler’s second wife died at the Exchange hotel from a congestive chill at age 31? 24? The report notes her birth on Gardiner's Island in 1820 and education at Chegary Institute New York. She traveled Europe, lived in Washington, and joined Tyler after his first wife’s death following a river excursion disaster aboard the war steamer Princeton.
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Tyler
Ricamonp
Exchange Hotel
Pie River
John Tyler
United States
Gardner's Island
Easthampton
Chegary Institute
New York
White House
Miss Gardiner
New York City
Davitt Testifies On Bogus Dynamite Hoax At Parnell Commission
Michael Davitt told the Parnell commission that two fake dynamite devices were planted near the court. He claimed LeCaron and Houston planned the hoax, while Hannon urged inquiry and dismissed the incident as a silly prank.
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Lonpos
Michael Davitt
Parnell Commission
Loening Post
London
England
Davitt
LeCaron
Houston
Hannon
Avitt
Kilrain Returns to Health After Fight In New Orleans
New Orleans July 9 reports say Kilrain, blamed for a severe body injury, appeared fresh after a battlefield return. He was bathed at the Southern Athletic club, shown to be in pain walking, and denied reports of illness or surgical operation. J Dougherty of Philadelphia tended him and Kilrain had taken medicine since the rivalry began.
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New Rcans
New Orleans
Kilrain
Southern Athletic Club
J. Dougherty
Philadelphia
Bfe
Dougherty
Donovan
Jake Kilrain
Kilrain's Fitness Suspicion Dampens Boxing Return
Kilrain faced doubts after doctors revealed a medical issue and possible use of a preparatory substance to aid conditioning. Donovan distanced himself from Kilrain’s ring entry as movements and willingness to train appeared impaired. Sullivan, Muldoon, and Cleary stay in New Orleans with plans to sail to New York. Sullivan rejects Fox's belt and will attend an athletic club banquet.
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Sullivan
New Orleans
Muldoon
Cleary
Hennesy
John Fitzpatrick
Fitzpatrick
Hudson
New York
Fox
The
Young Men's Athletic Club
South Dakota Convention Debates Scope of Constitution Changes
At Sioux Falls July 10 delegates debated the convention’s power to amend the 1885 constitution. President Edgerton argued limits apply to specific provisions, while Jolly and others contended changes refer to a provisional document. The session signals potential impacts on admission proclamation and district apportionment. Senators Gaudy and Edgerton attend. R S Pettigrew challenges Edgerton for the senate seat amid district plans.
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South Dakota
Sioux Fallis
Dak
Edgerton
Congress
Jolly
Dwell
United States
Gaudy
R. S. Pettigrew
Sioux Falls
Burke Extradition Order Amid Burke Case Verdict
The Burke murder extradition case concludes as Judge Bain rules a sufficient case for extradition. Defense argues no link between Burke and Cronin. prosecution cites strong presumption of guilt. Burke jailed awaiting extradition with a 15 day appeal window. The full court may hear habeas corpus on appeal to Ottawa.
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Burke
Winniree
Bain
Cronin
Department of Justice
Ottawa
Death of Rev. Machebeaul in Denver at 77
Right Rev. J. Machebeaul of Colorado dies in Denver after a short illness at age 77. Born in France, he was ordained at 24, served in Ohio from 1838 to 1850, aided by Bishop Lamy in New Mexico for nine years, moved to Colorado in 1850, and was made bishop in 1886. His decline followed months of feebleness after a carriage accident.
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Machebeaul
Denver
J. Machebeaul
Colorado
France
Ohio
Lamy
New Mexico
Noble and Tanner in Pension Commissioner Rumor
Secretary Noble was approached about reports he wished to appoint a new commissioner of pensions to place Corporal Tanner. He declined to comment and left in a department carriage without answering further questions.
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Noble
Tanner
Washioron
Commissioner of Pensions
Corporal Tanner
Une
Mo Mtill Refuses to Hand Over Keys
In Denver on July 10 an assistant and Secretary of State Wyatt refused to surrender keys to the water chamber again. A land jury attempted to force entry, but the result of the opening was not made public.
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Denver
Wyatt
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