Noble frees Wyoming lands amid liberal policy pledge
Secretary Noble announces a broad policy to patent lands in Wyoming where no minerals exist, repealing a May 1855 suspension that held 2,000,000 acres in abeyance. Acting Commissioner Stone will examine entries to issue patents, with Delegate Carey presenting facts supporting settlers.
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Washington
Noble
Stone
General Land Office
Wyoming Territory
Sharks
Wyoming
Powell
Geological Survey
Carey
Firemen's tournament recalls fast times and hard-won prizes
The record details hook and ladder and wettest races with prizes including $200 and a silver trumpet won by Poudre Valley hooks of Greeley. Alerts of Cheyenne claim multiple firsts in dry tests and straightaways, while Greeley juniors take the juvenile prize.
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Poudre Valley
Greeley
Cheyenne
Durants
Alerts
Lovelands
Gramm Hose
Laramie
Democrats vow big Northwest campaign to win four new states
The Democratic National Committee plans a vigorous fight in Montana Washington and the two Dakotas with field agents and special representatives to contest every inch of ground. Wyoming is expected to be included in the campaign as the party seeks to secure the territories before statehood.
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Democratic National Committee
Northwest
Brice
Montana
Washington
Democratic Committee
Dakotas
National Committee
Wyoming
New York
Capitols Defeat Boulders In Fair Grounds Baseball
The Capitols beat the Boulders 21 to 9 at the fair grounds yesterday afternoon in front of a large crowd. Burke pitched superbly and the Capitols bats were strong while the Boulders played with a makeshift battery. Attendance was heavy with many fairgoers arriving by horse cars and carriages.
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Capitols
Fair Grounds
Burke
More Cattle Thieves Arrested Near Norse Creek
George Perry and his son James were captured near Norse Creek by Billy Lykins and Tom Carroll. They are jailed on charges of unlawfully killing cattle. Lykins provided a detailed account of the arrest, with witnesses, claims, and police action.
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George Perry
James Perry
Norse Creek
Billy Lykins
Tom Carroll
Lykins
Mr. Perry
Pine Bluff Branch
Horse Creek
Mr. Lykins
Perrys
Cheyenne
Perry
Carroll
John H. Gordon
Joe Gurney
Mr. Gilleland
Mr. Carroll
Rocky Mountain Business Outlook Sees Steady Six Months Ahead
Dan's Mercantile Agency reviews the Rocky Mountain region including Wyoming Colorado and New Mexico. Trade shows firmer bases across industries with larger business volume, growing cities, rising real estate activity, improved crops and cattle demand, and strong mining output signaling a profitable season ahead.
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Dan
Rocky Mountain
Wyoming
Colorado
New Mexico
Wedding Nuptials of Shields and McConnell at Presbyterian Church
The marriage of Mr James H Shields and Miss Maxie McConnell was solemnized yesterday at 9 30 am in the Presbyterian church with Rev J Cowhick officiating. The couple left for Loveland Colorado aboard the Denver train after the ceremony and reception included silver tea set and other gifts for the bride.
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James H. Shields
Maxie McConnell
Presbyterian Church
J. ¥. Cowhick
Shields
Denver
Loveland
Colo
Next Tournament Set for Greeley in July 1890
The board of control announces the next annual tournament will be in Greeley on the third Tuesday of July 1890. Elected officers include George H. West as President and C L Spencer as Vice President with D F Camp as Secretary and Thomas Cooper as Treasurer all based in Greeley. New board members cover Fort Collins Boulder Laramie Loveland Cheyenne and other communities.
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Board of Control
Greeley
Association
George H. West
C. L. Spencer
Boulder
D. F. Camp
Thomas Cooper
Fort Collins
J. W. Bennett
B. E. von Gehren
O. H. Wangelin
Laramie
Charles Clark
Loveland
F. G. Bartholf
Cheyenne
J. G. Jenks
Smelter Visit Could Put Cheyenne on Copper Map
Mr. C. B. Morris of St. Helen’s smelter in Trinidad and Mr. M. A. Lueckenbach arrived in Cheyenne to scout a copper smelter site. The Board of Trade will discuss proposals as Cheyenne aims to become a railroad hub for ore processing, with potential links to Rawhide Hartville Silver Crown and related mines.
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C. B. Morris
St. Helen's
Trinidad
M. A. Lueckenbach
Cheyenne
Stanton
Omaha
New Jersey
Board of Trade
Jeffrey
Utah
Idaho
Montana
New York
Maryland
Rawhide
Hartville
Silver Crown
Boulder Herald letter defends team after race incident
Editor Wangelin reports Bomper Cole of Cheyenne protests a Leader accusation that his team used a trick to win. He asserts the team ran straight, with 60 pounds pressure, and blames an accident for Fonda’s time lapse. He praises fair treatment and thanks Cheyenne for decency.
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Wangelin
Boulder Herald
Cheyenne
Fonda
Orvo TH. Wangelin
Off For the Yellowstone
A party led by C M Garver R A Greene C D Brodbeck and five others including Howard Blackley and Earnest York left Sunday for Yellowstone Park. Phil Delman joined later after a Saturday elbow injury. Abe Daniels will manage transport and Oleson will cook. The group travels with saddle horses and two four male teams for gear. Sam Slaymake and Hert Wagner joined them to their first camp. Budget.
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C. M. Garver
R. A. Greene
C. D. Brodbeck
Buffalo road seen as objective point for Burlington line
In a letter to Register Harding at the Buffalo land office received Tuesday night, Buffalo Ache general manager Holdredge of the UK and M. suggests a route named Grand Island Northern Wyoming and Buffalo road as the definite objective, indicating Buffalo as the key destination beyond all doubt.
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Land Office
Huffalo
Grand Island
Wyoming
Union Pacific
Register Harding
Buffalo
Grand Army of the Republic faces clash over Milwaukee encampment
The Grand Army executive council halted preparations for the Milwaukee encampment after Milwaukee officials refused funding for tents and barracks without certainty of attendance. Eight state commanders threatened a no show unless a one cent railroad rate is granted, risking the loss of a 300000 visitor reunion and urging local reunions instead. If railroads persist, Milwaukee may miss a major veteran gathering and national relief is urged through negotiated terms.
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Grand Army Hive
Milwaukee
Common Council
Grand Army
State Department
Chicago
G. AR
Out of town notes on rail work and mining deals
Bessemer rejoices over a finished wagon bridge across the river. Deer Creek Coal leases Glenrock property to Allen McDonald Co for mine operation next year. A big mining deal in the works promises vast benefit to Laramie, details to follow. cattle shipment from Douglas stockyards to Omaha marks first beef export of the season. General Sherman praised a Pike's peak ascent now reachable in an afternoon.
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Deer Creek Coal Company
Glenrock
Allen, McDonald & Co
Laramie
Loomerans
Mexars
Mordaff & Redman
Johnson County
Douglas Stockyards
Omaha
General Sherman
Pike's Peak
Great American
Denver Republican
Cheyenne
Fairfield
Iowa
Knoxville
Lowa Meamercanyy
The Editor Led by Duty at Camp and Field
Second Lieutenant George W. Melver of the Seventh Infantry at Fort Laramie Wyoming is detailed as range officer for the upcoming annual department rifle competition. He will report in person July to the commanding officer of the department rifle camp in Bellevue Nebraska for instructions.
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George W. Melver
Seventh Infantry
Fort Laramie
Wyo
Bellevue
Neb
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Collings
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Ft. Collins
Clarke
the Capitols
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Hurke
Pia ‘ Milet
Watta
Kiswell
Stowe
Att
Sa Murray
Metiuire
Carnalian
Hartahorn
Morow
Pennett
Cialbral An Bernard
T Davey
Ore
Sas
Howlae Ares
Corral George and
Titus
Business Outlook
Ed. Towse
Cheyenne Leader
Laramie Times
Kilrain
Magic City
Bomper, Cole
Yellowstone
Grand Army Boys
Railroads
Bessemer
Casper
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