Wyoming Becomes a State After Presidential Signature
Special dispatch reports Wyoming admitted as a state at 5:30 PM Washington time. Delegate Carey transmits orders to Proclaim Wyoming a member of the United States, with Acting Governor Meldrum receiving the message and The Sun praising the triumph.
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Wyoming Admission Bill Signed Sparks Cheyenne Celebrations
President Harrison signed the Wyoming admission bill after delays and rumors of a veto, triggering fresh Cheyenne celebrations. Guns fired, fireworks lit the sky, cheers and handshakes spread as happiness lit every face and the refrain rang out What's the matter with Wyoming She's all right.
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Signing of statehood bill sparks jubilant celebration in Laramie
In Laramie the news reached Judge Groesbeck via Delegate Carey and quickly spread. The dispatches unleashed one of the era's most enthusiastic demonstrations with guns firing bonfires in the streets cheers from all, a band called out and widespread rejoicing.
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Senate Rejects Objections as Silver Bill Passes Conference
The U S Senate, amid heated debate led by Morgan, backed the conference report on the silver bill, warning that demonetization risks a gold standard shift. House proceedings followed with Democratic calls for quorum rules, while Grosvenor denounced obstruction and urged support for Republican policy amid a party divide.
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Fire Rips Fort de France in Martinique Town
The French island of Martinique reports a devastating fire in Fort de France on June 22. Three quarters of the town burned leaving over 5,000 homeless as 17 hundred houses and extensive public buildings were destroyed. casualties include twelve recovered bodies and many wounded.
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Eastern capital eyes Cheyenne real estate boom
C.H. K. Smith, a young but shrewd eastern investor, arrived in Cheyenne and praised the city’s improvements since his last visit. He noted growing interest and talk of Cheyenne among eastern capital and predicted a large investment soon. Smith then departed for Salt Lake and other points.
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Deed is done as Wyoming enters the Union
President Harrison signed the Wyoming statehood bill at 1 30 p m with Judge Carey present the act leaves Wyoming ready for self government and ends Carey’s term as Wyoming delegate He explains delaying to sign until a concurrent open military reservation bill passed to favor settlers and the bill’s passage in Washington D C Carey stays several days to wrap up Wyoming interests with hopes he may return as senator
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Wyoming Admits Statehood as Union Marks 1890 Change
Acting Governor Meldrum proclaims Wyoming admitted as a state on July 11 1890. He emphasizes transition from territorial to permanent state government and urges residents to meet new obligations as full members of the United States. Cheyenne is noted as the state capital.
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A Handsome Church Plan for 200 Seats
A bricks church design from the National Building Plan association's Accuatic Homes costs $8,000 with slate roof stone trimmings and natural wood finishes. It seats 200 and includes a party study and class room with essential features often omitted.
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Staircase Design Tips For Light And Comfort
The article stresses integrating stairs into home design with emphasis on light air and safe dimensions. It recommends riser plus tread not exceed 1 foot 6 inches, risers 6 to 8 inches for main stairs, 6-7 inch diameters for newels, and avoiding winders. It favors straight flights, landings, and simple substantial hall furniture matching the staircase. Davin W. Krxa.
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Convention Notes At Yesterday's Gathering In Laramie
Mayor Peabody opened the convention with remarks on local organization. William Reynolds presented on class teaching, and W G Chamberlain spoke on Christian scholarship’s usefulness. A S Peabody discussed local organization and Harry Burnham reported on territorial missions. About 360 dollars remained unspent, $409 was allocated for next year, and gifts included an organ, a harness, and a buckboard. The day concluded with lunch, a kinder garten session, and a stereopticon show.
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Laramie
Evanston Prosperity Boosts From New Works and Homes
Salt Lake Tribune reports Evanston is expanding with a 75 by 90 foot two story drug store costing about 10000, a 3000 residence by Blythe and Fargo, 2500 and 1500 homes, an enlarged Electric Light plant, a 40000 water system, and Blythe and Fargo adding a passenger elevator. Merchants prosper, railway shops extend hours, and town health remains excellent amid cattle trade demand.
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Texas Fever Hits Kansas Cattle, 2000 Die in Chautauqua
Texas fever spreads through Kansas cattle, with 2000 head dead in Chautauqua County. Disease traced to Texas origin prompts strict quarantine enforcement. The article notes a spelling shift from capitol to state house.
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Wendover and Badger Construction Advances in 1890
In July 1890 John Moran shows improvement after a horseback accident. The Wendover side track is being torn up as part of moving Wendover station and buildings to the south side. Badger sees three quarters mile of side track laid for material yards. A new grader and stone hauler camp has formed opposite Wendover. Ged Lathrop operates tri weekly mail service between Wendover and Rawhide Buttes and runs a Hartville route for mining Camp visitors.
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Union Pacific Band Needs Public Support for Uniforms
Cheyenne’s Union Pacific band, praised for its Western prominence and Denver fourth of July parade honors, performs freely for the public and Sunday concerts without pay. Citizens start a subscription to raise about 400 dollars, led by Harry Hines with a fifty dollar contribution, urging others to give as they can.
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Tight Rope Exibition Entices Big Crowd on Eddy Street
Prof F Stookey the tight rope expert drew a large audience on Eddy street last evening performing high above Dyers hotel to Tae Sun building. He announced a repeat show tonight and is slated for a statehood celebration parachute drop at City Park.
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