He Was a Connaught Man Father Nugent's Sketch
An Irish immigrant recounts his voyage to America 42 years ago. He describes selling tea for a sick woman, surviving six months at sea, sleeping on the Hudson shores, and navigating early New York camps of Tip and Connaught factions before finding his lone relative, his brother-in-law, among Connaught men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Nugent
Cheyenne
Mr. Gavin
Irish Benevolent Banquet
America
New York
Ireland
Hudson River
Hudson
United Irishmen Embrace American Identity
A speaker reflects on leaving behind old sectarian labels and declares the Irish away from traditional rope names. He emphasizes unity and pride in being both Irish and American, expressing relief at ending divisions and calling for national solidarity.
Douglas and Orin excursionists praised Douglas hospitality
Most excursionists returned from Douglas after a warm reception by its citizens. A brief stop at Orin Junction noted as C D Kellys future great town with good water and potential railway importance. Douglas merchants seek Cheyenne trade but face railroad competition and limited northern outreach.
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Douglas
Orin Junction
C. D
Idelman Bros
Altman & Wasserman
J. K. Jeffrey
Chief Surgeon Dr Galbraith Tours Union Pacific Stations
Dr Galbraith the youngest chief surgeon in the country visits Omaha to supervise emergency service readiness at each Union Pacific station. Headquarters of the department have moved from Denver to Omaha for closer oversight.
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Galbraith
Omaha
Union Pacific
City
Department
The
Denver
Inquiries About Dugout Death Near Water Ranch
Coroner Tuttle received a letter from a Fort Logan youth asking about a man found dead and decaying in a water ranch dugout a month earlier. The writer’s father, a 95 year old missing Fort Logan resident, prompted the inquiry. The deceased was not over 27.
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Tuttle
Water Ranch
Fort Logan
Colo
the Inquirer
Lawn Fete at Pasmore Home Draws Local Yule
The lawn fete and butterfly social at Prof. E. J. Pasmore’s home, organized by Presbyterian Aid society, featured lanterns, a large hammock, tea tables, paper butterflies, a cream service, and an impromptu concert directed by Pasmore with performances by Carrie Loeb, Genevieve Hoyt, Anna May Stanley, O'Brien, Richards, Gertrude Morgan, and R. H. Repath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Pasmore
Presbyterian Aid Society
Mesdames Morgan
Patton
Jacobs
Pasmore
Malloy
Anderson
Nash
Elliot
Wilsock
Wilsor
Prof
Carrie Loeb
Genevieve Hoyt
Anna May Stanley
The Evanston Disappearance Believed Mysterious
The News reports the disappearance of Mr. Morse an elderly Evans ton resident. He left his Bear river ranch last Wednesday morning and has not been seen since. A large search by hundreds continues with no result and a reward of 760 is offered for his recovery.
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Evanston
Morse
Bear River
City Tax Roll Estimate Surpasses Last Year by Over Five Hundred Thousand
Officials estimate the 1801 city tax roll will exceed last year's by more than 500000, signaling higher assessed values and potential tax revenue growth for the municipality.
The Frisky Fly and Its Odd Abilities
A Chicago Herald note highlights the fly as a remarkable observer with four thousand eye facets and instant brain connections. It details flies' appetite for regular meals, frequent eating patterns, and rapid reproduction, claiming 42 000 meals in twelve hours and 20 000 offspring per day, with rapid weight gain.
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The
Chicago Herald
Frohiman's New York Presents Men and Women at Opera House
On the 27th Chas Frohiman's New York company will present Men and Women at the Opera House. This is their only one night engagement in a row of thirty weeks.
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Chas
Frohiman
New York
Opera House
The Bathing Stir News Note
A fragment from The New York Herald recalls a late night scene by dew pools where a sample of white braid is described. A letter from a dry goods store is mentioned and a snringer incident occurs the next day as trees bend near Dorevevel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald
Dry Gooks
Tom
Ant
Lelia
Fidelity Building and Loan opens Cheyenne branch
The Fidelity Building and Loan association of Denver opens a Cheyenne branch and begins issuing loans immediately. Unlike rival groups that promised large sums after stock maturation, Fidelity funds loans now with several already placed and more to follow. Frank A. Suitzer, state agent for Wyoming and Montana, will be available for information over the next few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fidelity Building and Loan Association of
Denver
Cheyenne
Fidelity
Frank A. Suitzer
Wyoming
Montana
State Printing Bids Opened At Capitol For State Work
Bids for a large quantity of printing for the secretary of state and the board of land commissioners were opened at the capitol yesterday. The work is divided mainly between Tue Scw and Leader job departments with the Laramie Republican and Barnard & Co. of St. Louis among other bidders.
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Secretary of State
Board of Land Commissioners
Capitol
Tue Scw
Leader
Laramie
Editor Arrested Over Maas-Hereford Scandal Report
Norman B. Dresser editor of the Rock Springs Independent was arrested on a warrant charging him with criminal libel. He drew scrutiny for his account of the Maas Hereford scandal and tragedy.
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Norman B. Dresser
Rock Springs
Maas-Hereford
Growing Cheyenne church gains record confirmation day
At St. Mary's cathedral on Sunday eighty candidates presented themselves for confirmation and were received into the church. Bishop Burke and Father Carmody conducted the services. This marks the largest single day accession in the Cheyenne church's history.
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St. Mary's Cathedral
Burke
Father Carmody
Cheyenne
Laramie Boss Seeks purse for third Rawlins game
A. H. Stewart, manager of the Laramie club, asks the Tre Lux city editor about purse size for a third game against Rawlins. The note says the matter will be canvassed today and could become a big event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tre Lux
A. H. Stewart
Laramie
Rawlins
McCarten Plans Lake Minnehaha Bathing Resort
Go J. W. McCarten proceeds with a bathing resort project at Lake Minnehaha. Lumber for the houses has been ordered, signaling early construction plans.
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J. W. McCarten
Lake
Minnehaha
Cheyenne Teacher Expected to Open Local School
Miss Kate Ryder of Cheyenne is expected here on the seventh to open a school. She taught last term and gave good satisfaction. The high water season for the North Platte is now over and the stream can be forded in many places. An inspector found the post office here in ship shape.
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the Sun
Fort Laramie
Wyo
Kate Ryder
Cheyenne
North Platte
Shipshape
Buffalo marshal escorts patient to Evanston asylum
Dan Mitchell city marshal of Buffalo and deputy sheriff of Johnson county transports Chas Fowler a carpenter to the state asylum at Evanston. Fowler is described as mentally troubled due to hard luck.
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Dan Mitchell
Buffalo
Johnson County
Evanston
Chas, Fowler
Convicts Sent to Penitentiary by Local Deputies
Convicts gone as Deputy Sharpless and Deputy Kelley escorted four prisoners to the penitentiary at Laramie yesterday. The inmates were Bates for forgery four years Embery for grand larceny one year Allen for burglary one year Rodgers for burglary one year.
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Sharpless
Wm. Kelley
Laramie
Bates
Embery
Allen
Rodgers
Freight boom boosts Union Pacific on busy hill route
The Union Pacific freight operation reports a surge in crews between this place and Laranche with unprecedented activity. A larger eastern force and a rush season promise a big year, while the Omaha ball team of the Western League has disbanded.
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Union Pacific
Laranche
Union
Omaha
Nina Van Zandt Marries Italian Journalist Malacca
Nina Van Zandt, widow of August Spies, wed Italian journalist Stephano Salvador Malacca in Cin cago. The couple plan a quiet voyage to Europe with Nina’s father James Van Zandt and Malacca’s Italian relatives in attendance. Malacca, 22, has worked as a Rome based correspondent and speaks no English.
Language bond leads to international literary union
Nina and her partner speak English and Italian fluently and form a congenial literary collaboration. Malacca’s father is dead while his mother lives in Palermo and owns an orange grove. The marriage will be performed by Mr Lyons. The couple will stay abroad until fall and may return to Chicano after two years, possibly going to Italy for permanent residence.
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Nina
Malacca
Palermo
Italy
Dustive Lyons
Langtry Assault Case Stuns London. Baird's Payout Reported
Eyewitness accounts describe Abingdom Baird striking Mrs. Langtry after an intrusion at York House in Regent's Park. Langtry sustained facial injuries and may never act again. Baird allegedly paid 25000 pounds in Bank of England notes to halt her lawsuit.
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Lospex
Abingdom Baird
Mrs. Langtry
Suit for 2 300 000 damages over Ronquilla land grant
Ernest Dale Owen of Chicago sues John T. Boyd and others of San Francisco for 2 300 000 dollars trespass. He alleges defendants mined silver ore totaling 1 000 000 and removed 50 000 cards of wood valued at 150 000 on land in Presidio county Texas tied to Jose Ygnacio Ronquilla's heirs. Field notes claim prior theft of another 1 000 000 in ore and assert ownership disputes.
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Curiaco
Ernest Dale Owen
Chicago
John T. Boyd
Nevada Bank of
Owen
Treasury Calls Banks to Transfer Four Million in Funds
Secretary of the Treasury has ordered nearly four million dollars of government funds held by forty-two national bank depositories to be transferred to various sub-treasuries by August 15. Twelve banks remain as depositories while the number of holders shrinks from nearly 300 to 30 and total balances from seven million to about fifteen million. The department plans no further reductions, stating current deposits meet public service needs.
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Wastuiseton
Secretary of the Treasury
Fairchild
Wirdot
Foster
Department
Bank Failure in Wyandotte Sparks Examiner Oversight
The First National Bank of Wyandotte in Kansas City suspended today and is under bank examiner control. President Wilson offers little explanation. assets reportedly around 200 000 with loans near 0. The affair ties to a previous investment firm collapse and large city deposits are mentioned as over 500 000.
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Kausne Hank
Kansas City
First National Bank of
Leese
Pavetaangre National Bank
Cieatoa
Onis
Coniels
Kansans
Cong
Cong. Kan
Othe Bank Ibout
Unclear Election Campaign and Legal Notes Prompted by Tape Failure
A garbled report discusses a self-styled winner in Melbourne accused of failing to brief on a weekend race. It mentions regrets over gelding operations, a Nebraskan letter, and rain projections. District Attorney Nicoll contemplates action against a New York paper for publishing an account of a state election violation before a grand jury.
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Melbourne
Lyse
Nebrustia Puget
Nicoll Las
New York
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Atlantic
Douglas and Orin
Lawn Fete
Wyoming State University
Luke Colburn
School OF Mechanics
State University At
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National Building Association
State Printing
Asylum
Journallst
Mer
Cincaco
Nina van Zandt
August Spies
James K. van Zandt
Stephano Salvador Mlacca
Justice Lyon
Stephano Salvador Malacca
Pittsburg
Bryan
Niger
Stephano
Traly
Judge Bryan
Pam Nina van Zandt
August
Tshall
bin Thruownsday
Miss van Zandt
James van Zandt
Europe
Lane
Malooa
Ele
Rome
Baird
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