Wyoming Statehood Victory and Republican Leadership Declared
A 1890 Wyoming proclamation exalts statehood victory after a long campaign led by Joseph M. Carey. The piece portrays Republicans as champions of self rule and independence, contrasting Democratic West policy and praising Carey’s leadership in securing admission to the Union.
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Wyoming
Joseph M. Carey
The
Sun
Democratic Party
Kentucky
Mississippi
Rome
West
Tax Sux
Carey
Wyoming statehood won by republican triumph
Democratic leaders and press in the territory opposed statehood while Republicans pushed the case. The narrative credits the grand old party with guiding Wyoming to statehood, praising its advancement, westward development, and protection of local interests despite Democratic opposition.
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Wyoming
Tae Sun
Grand Old Party
Party of Advancement
Party
West
Repeal of Objectionable Arid Land Law Likely
Senate reports sundry civil appropriation bill with a proviso to repeal the objectionable arid land law of 1888. Western representation grows with Wyoming and Idaho adding weight, promising stronger influence for western interests in the future.
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Senate
Great West
Wyoming
Idaho
Democrats vow prolonged fight over federal election bill
In the senate the Democratic majority plans a drawn out battle over the federal election legislation. They aim to rally for changes and push back against Republican amendments as the bill faces an extended debate.
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Senate
Lottery Swindle Dims Savings in Louisiana
A commentator labels Louisiana poor for savings banks and says the lottery plagues the populace. Thousands prefer plays and rent payments to safe deposits, undermining prudent saving habits and harming financial security nationwide.
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Louisiana
Democratic stance on statehood cited as obstruction in Newcastle Journal
The Newcastle Journal terms the Wyoming Democrat a stumbling block and malcontent for opposing statehood, calling the party the against party due to its platform and opposition on general principles.
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Wyoming
Wyoming Election Law Affidavit Basis for Action
Under Wyoming law no person may swear in his or her vote. An affidavit sworn to by two registered voters must be filed with the judges of election and may form the basis of a criminal action if untrue.
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Wyoming
Michael J. Conway
Margaret T. Conway
Mary Ellen Conway
A. D
MarGaret T. Coxway
W. P. Carrot
Frank H. Clark
District Court of the First Judicial District
Si AL
Cheyenne
Irrigation Budget Delayed While Survey Plans Reconsidered
The statement argues delaying the irrigation appropriation until a more solid plan is formed, criticizing Major Powell's scheme. It notes that the larger topographic survey funding is seen as a necessary addition.
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Powell
Prince's sparse bedroom reveals minimal belongings
Bismanck's room holds just three items a wash handstand a camp bedstead and a bootjack. Hair brushes are gone and the prince declares a towel now suffices to part his hair.
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Bismanck
Sour Grapes On Statehood From Democratic Organ
The piece derides statehood as an accomplished fact, arguing its advantages are imaginary. It capstones with an italic heading and rebukes readers to not expect too much, criticizing the celebration of the achievement.
Idaho poised for statehood despite opposition and delays
The piece argues Idaho reached statehood first over Wyoming and credits political maneuvers, including Delegate Carey’s actions and President Harrison’s timing, with preserving Wyoming’s boundaries and keeping the Yellowstone Park issue intact. It mocks the Leader and predicts further missteps in the campaign.
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Carey
Idaho
Wyoming
Sun Office
Howest
Union
Congress
Harrison
Washington Dispatch
Denver Republican
Telegram Sparks Jealousy in Delegate Carey Note
The Leader remarks on a telegram from Delegate Carey to Tux Sun displaying petty jealousy, described as scarcely worthy of notice.
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Carey
Tux Sun
Jealousy Sparks Exchange Over Saratoga Lyry Editor
The Rawlins Republican editor Mr Fetz, a self described young man, accuses Daily Sun editor Mr Slack of welcoming Miss Gertrude Huntington as editor of the Saratoga Lyry. He suggests freeing the position to a younger man while claiming personal vanity and youth folly.
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Slack
Daily Sun
Saratoga
Maniac Holt Attacks Family in Farmhouse Tragedy
Edgar Holt a milkman brutalized his mother and killed his father at a Warren Holt farmhouse near Wea Wilton. Neighbors intervened in a violent struggle. Holt was captured as he planned to kill his mother and aunt. He is pronounced sane? The coroner files indicate a dire scene with blood and a near-fatal assault.
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Nasava
N. H
Warren Holt
Wea Wilton
Edgar Holt
Holt
Father Wy
Propaganda at home dates Cheyenne and Omaha dioceses
Diocesan actions appoint Bishop Burke to the vacant bishopric after consolidating the Cheyenne and Omaha sees. The move unites two regional jurisdictions under a single leadership structure.
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Propaganda
Cheyenne
Omaha
Burke
Tioga Steamship Explosion Shocks Chicago River
A catastrophic blast aboard the Tioga in the Chicago river near Wash street destroys cargo and injures and kills crew and laborers. Captain Sonescough reports the hold uint as the explosion origin amid fire and rescuers racing to recover the dead and wounded.
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Cutcaco
Tioga
Great Lakes
Chicago
Associated Press
Suffalo
Geo. Hurd
C. S. Evaley
William Cuthbert
Gou Particu
Wm. Palmerad
Lame
Dee
Hurd
Walter Durkes
Henry Weather
Spoon
John Goff
Jacob Sehurl
Alexmith Braxton
Charles Foster
President Harrison Supports Wyoming and Cleared Hose House Site
The text notes Benjamin Harrison as the only president to grant territories home rule and praises his friendship with Wyoming. It adds that a new alert hose house site is being cleared and its foundation begun, with gratitude for Harrison’s words and actions.
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Benjamin Harrison
Harrison
Wyoming
Banner Presentation For Cheyenne Company B In Keefe Hall
Last night Cheyenne ladies presented Company B a blue and gold banner 6 by 6 1 2 feet, mounted on oak with a golden eagle and Wyoming arms. Ex Governor Baxter praised the unit as best drilled in the state and pledged duty under the flag. Lt Adams spoke for the company. a dance followed amid cheers for the Ladies of Cheyenne.
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Keefe Hall
Cheyenne
Governor Baxter
Baxter
T. B. Adams
Sutter
Grant
Wyoming Coat-Of-Arms
Co. B. First Regiment Infantry
Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri to Launch Extended Stage Service
The Fremont Elkhorn and Missouri Railway announces a major stage line from Casper to Lander and Fort Washakie with daily service from Casper to Lander. Passengers may depart Omaha Monday evening and reach Casper Tuesday 1 30 p.m. and Lander Wednesday 3 p.m. Deer Creek connections will run Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays to Lost Cabin.
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Fremont
Elkhorn
Missouri
Black Hills
Casper
Lander
Fort Washakle
Omaha
Deer Creek
Lost Cabin
Sheridan Democrats Organize Local County Club
Nineteen Democrats met at Coffeen's hall and formed a local democratic club. Officers elected include Geo. T. Beck as president H. A. Coffeen first vice president C. H. Grinnell second vice president F. V. Sommers secretary George Brundage treasurer. An adopted constitution and plans to influence county and state affairs were discussed amid reflection on past campaigns. A meeting was set for July to continue the effort.
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Sheridan Democrats
Sheridan Post
Coffeen's Hall
Geo. T. Beck
H. A. Coffeen
C. H. Grinnell
F. V. Sommers
George Brundage
Geo.t. Beck
J. M. Enochs
H. C. Alger
C. L. Decker
Cleveland
Notice for Publication in Lane Office Wyoming
Notice states settler Le Pash Cheyenne Wyoming filed intent to make final proof to support homestead entry 557 for lots 7 4 and set of uw ot section 6 township 13 north range 67 west before Register and Receiver Cheyenne Wyoming August 2 180 witnesses Amaziah H Hord Edward Francis Isaac Shea and William Farrell all of Cheyenne Wyoming E P Cuampin Register
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Lane
Cuevesnn
Wyo
Cheyenne
le Pash
Range
Amaziah H. Hord
Edward Francis
Isaac Shea
William Farrell
E. P. Cuampin
Register
Land Office Notice of Final Proof in Goshen Wyoming
June 16 1890 notice that Thomas R Babpitt Cuno W Von Alten Thomas M John G Bunn and John K Culver of Goshen Wyoming filed for final proof on land lot 25 section 26 township 20 north range 62 west before the Register and Receiver in Cheyenne Wyoming May 18 1890 for claim West half Northwest Quarter and Southwest Quarter Northwest Quarter fostering cultivation of the land with land details and applicant names listed by E P Champis Register.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Tler
Ne. Wyo
Goshen
Thomas R. Babpitt
Cuno W. von Alten
Thomas M. John G. Bunn
John K. Culver
E. P. Champis
Register
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George A
John L. Robertson
John E. Christianson
Charle
Groas
Henry Sturth
Pine Bluffs
E. P. Cuameris
CHARI
Secretary of the Interior
T Beneficencia Publica
City
Mexico
Agate
Prince
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