Over Assurance on Wyoming Idaho Statehood Reform
The Omaha Bee warns that Idaho and Wyoming statehood bills face delay as Republicans talk the measures to death. No action since favorable Senate committee reports and continued calendar neglect threaten potential admission, echoing earlier dilatory tactics that kept North and South Dakota out for years. The Sun maintains hope Washington news may bring progress next week.
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Perry S. Heath
Omaha
Lee
Wyoming
Idaho
House
Senate
Territories
Committee On Order of
North
South Dakota
Omaha Bee
Tue Sun
Washington
Friends of the
Beatrice Poet Lariat N K Griggs Named Court Clerk
N K Griggs of Beatrice Nebraska credited as poet lariat is appointed to clerk the United States district court for Nebraska. Griggs will be remembered as a visitor to the city during the last legislature.
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N. K. Griggs
Lariat
Beatrice, Neb
United States District Court For
Nebraska
Griggs
Public Building Bills Advance in House Report
Sixty six public building measures cleared committee and now move forward. Seventy two more bills remain on the calendar with favorable recommendations, including requests from Fort Worth Salt Lake City Reyenne and Deadwood.
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House
Fort Worth
Salt Lake City
Reyenne
Deadwood
Governont Haven Reconsiders Special Legislature Session
Gov Haven reviews whether to call a Nebraska legislature special session as protests flood in. Local officials cite loud opposition and mounting pressure from residents and interest groups.
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Governont Haven
Nebraska Legislature
Cheyenne Merchants Eye Central Wyoming Trade Boom
The Wyoming Derrick notes completion of the Cheyenne and Northern railroad opens opportunities for Cheyenne merchants to expand wholesaling and jobbing in central and northern Wyoming. Local Magic City merchants aim to lead, urging early advertising to win regional trade and keep profits from migrating to Denver or Omaha.
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Wyoming
Caspea
Cheyenne & Northern
Cheyenne
Magic City
Denver
Omaha
Stanley to Undertake Fall Lecture Tour in U S
Stanley will travel to the United States in the fall for a lecture tour, aiming to reach academic audiences and public lectures across multiple cities. Details on dates and venues were not specified.
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Stanley
United States
New York Governor Hill Plans Pacific Coast Trip
Governor Hill of New York, seen as a potential presidential candidate, will soon travel to the Pacific coast to bolster his bid. The visit aims to drum up support and media attention for his candidacy.
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Hill
New York
Pacific Coast
Senators Prepare Campaign Against Powell Bureau
Washington reports say Senator Stewart’s attack on the geological survey was only the opening volley in a larger campaign against Major Powell’s bureau. The senator has allies among other lawmakers and a strong push from the capitol’s north end is expected this week. The bureau is likened to an irrigation agency in need of reform.
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Washington
Stewart
Geological Survey
Powell
Capitol
Geological Bureau
Ex President Cleveland to Vacation in Madison with Vilas
Ex President Cleveland is expected to spend two weeks in the latter part of June with ex Secretary Vilas at Madison Wisconsin. The visit will be a private vacation likely to include informal meetings with local officials during the stay.
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Cleveland
Vilas
Madison, Wis
Denver Editorial Sees Cheyenne and Northern Extension Opening Trade
The editorial argues Denver merchants and wholesalers can seize the new system’s opportunities to capture substantial trade in Central Wyoming Northwestern Nebraska and the Black Hills region of South Dakota that had previously gone to Omaha and Chicago.
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Denver News
Cheyenne
Northern
Denver
Wyoming
Nebraska
Black Hills
South Dakota
Omaha
Chicago
Tuk Supreme Court Decision on Original Package Case
The court had previously been said to have overlooked a key decision but it was later found to be duly considered. The ruling was rejected due to irrelevance, negating an anticipated important hearing on the original package case.
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Tuk Supreme Court
Tunis Proclaims Freedom Certificates for Domestic Workers
The ruler of Tunis issues a decree requiring every enslaved domestic within the dominion to be granted a certificate of freedom. The act formalizes emancipation status for these workers under royal authority.
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Tue Bey
Tunis
Dominion
Governor Thayun cancels extra Nebraska session over legality
Governor Thayun revokes his call for an additional Nebraska legislature session. He cites potential court challenges to the legality of acts passed under the call, due to vacancies in several legislative districts not being filled before the session.
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Thayun
Nebraska
Ingalls Critiques Richmond Transaction In Gettysburg Address
In a memorial address in Gettysburg Senator Ingalls voiced sharp criticism of the Richmond transaction, delivering pointed remarks about the deal and its implications.
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Gettysburg
Ingalls
Richmond
Major Wiam Faces Court Martial in Arizona
Military dispatches report Major Wiam is to be court martialed in Arizona. The move follows previous disciplinary actions and outlines potential charges and proceedings to be conducted at a military facility.
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Wiam
Arizona
Rate War Ends as Railroads Return to Old Prices
The lengthy rate war ends with railroads resuming former rates on June sixth. Shippers and customers await stabilized pricing after a historic price battle that stretched across months.
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Tuk
Statehood drive gains momentum as Wyoming urged to press Washington
A Wyoming statehood push analyzes the danger of delay and calls for mass meetings across towns to push for statehood. Delegates are urged to travel to Washington, with leaders from Cheyenne Laramie Evanston and Governor Warren named as potential aides to Delegate Carey in securing support.
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Washington
J. C. Baird
Wyoming
Congress
Senate
Board of Trade and Real Estate Exchange
Carey
Cheyenne
Laramie
Evanston
Warren
Delegation of Interests Across All Sections and Parties
A broad statement urges unity among all interests and sections, arguing that statehood is a matter every good citizen should desire. The speech emphasizes inclusion and collective effort as essential to progress and national identity.
Denver Tax Latest Industry: Chewing Gum Factory
Denver authorities reveal a new tax trend as a chewing gum factory emerges as the latest industry in the city. Officials note economic activity, employment potential, and regulatory implications for local businesses.
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Tax
Denver
Conaway Expected to be Named Wyoming Associate Justice
It is highly probable that A. B. Conaway Esq will be appointed associate justice for Wyoming to succeed Samuel T. Corn. If confirmed, Conaway will bring a judicial mind and is described as conscientious and impartial in the role.
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A. B. Conaway
Wyoming
Samuel T. Corn
Conaway
Congress in Session Likely to Break by August
Congressman Payson says the session may run to September 1 and McKinley suggests through August, but the prevailing view is that the heated term will force lawmakers to quit Washington sooner.
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Payson
Congress
McKinley
Washington
Rail line extension eyed for northern Wyoming
The Buffalo Echo urges extending the Cheyenne and Northern railroad north beyond the Northwestern line to reach Buffalo and Sheridan. It argues a northward push would boost Cheyenne’s trade, create reciprocal commerce, and grow regional prosperity. The paper calls on the Board of Trade to query railway officials about future prospects.
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Buffalo Echo
Cheyenne & Northern Railroad
Wyoming
Northwestern
Cheyenne
Omaha
Buffalo
Sheridan
Board of Trade
Census Questions In Rhyme From A Quirky List
A humorous verse lists odd queries about household life and personal habits. It riffs on topics from family living arrangements to health, habits, and manners, using playful rhymes and speculative questions.
High School Lectures on Eighteenth Century Statesmen
Hon A C Campbell spoke for nearly an hour at the Methodist church about the Statesmen of the Eighteenth Century. The lecture closed the course after strong attendance and favorable regard for the historical sketches and period ideas.
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A. C. Campbell
Methodist Church
Campbell
W. W. Corlett
Carnival Cowboys in Ogden Prepare for Night Festivities
Cavaliers of Ogden practice with steed and lance to perform with knightly grace during carnival tonight. Colonel James Walton plans a tour of Utah and Wyoming to promote the wee cowboys in carnival games. Utah lasso throwers pledge to attend with more from northern cattle ranges.
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Denver News
Ogden
Stidard
James Walton
Utah
Wyoming
Sheridan's Railroad Lands Concession Gains Public Support
The Burlington and Missouri railroad seeks Sheridan access by promising to build within a year and locate permanent cut grounds near Main street. A $50,000 bond and $24,000 local funding pledged, with over $7,000 raised and the rest subscribed, securing a near-term railroad and cooperation for northern Wyoming. Chief engineer R. J. McClure arrived with crews to begin permanent locating work.
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Burlington and Missouri Railroad
Sheridan
Captain Phillipps
Main Street
Railroad Company and Land Company
Wyoming
Land Company
Sheridan Post
Coffeen's Hall
Old Town
J. B. Moore
J. M. Enochs
J. W. Ferguson
R. J. McClure
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Army Signalling Practices and Proficiency Standards
Army regulations require monthly October and November training in signalling using flag torch heliograph. Reports to army headquarters must show at least one officer and four enlisted men per company proficient in signal tactics. continued instruction if not met. Historical note on signalling methods and deliberate emphasis on an independent field system where facilities are lacking.
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United States
Ser E Unitates
Geld
Parker Sought by Salt Lake Citizens for Reinstatement
The Ogden Commercial reports Mayor Scott of Salt Lake City plus a petition signed by nearly all local business leaders urging the reinvestment of J. W. Parker as Union Pacific general freight agent. The group travels to San Francisco to meet President Mr. Nis to press Adams to reconsider Parker’s removal.
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Adams
Parker
Salt Lake
UP Meete It Shortens Leadville Trip Time
Union Pacific announces a supplemental time card will shorten the city Leadville route by twenty minutes making the line faster to Leadville. The change aims to place the road again in the lead as the quickest time zone to Leadville, prompted by reduced running time by the Mid.
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Union Pacific
Denver
Leadville
Power of Poverty in Chinese Officials Described
A historical note argues poverty shapes Chinese governance, citing Hu Linyi and Peng Yulin as examples. It praises Chang Ching-tong for audacity and iron will, while noting official corruption is kept in check by poverty and public trust in the regime.
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China
Hu Linyi
Hu Kuang
Tseng Kwo-fan
Tso Teung-tang
Peng Yulin
Li Hung Chang
Og Aoe
Tso Tsungtang
Chang Chintong
Board of Revenue
Era of pills described as British craze at Glenham hotel
The Star reports on a Glenham hotel talk noting a shift toward an era of pills. The speaker claims Britain has thrived for twenty years with many chemists and specialists manufacturing medicines. He praises the clean, profitable nature for retailers and hints at exotic claims like elephant medicine.
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Glenham
Sr Snein
Star
The Early Rising Humbug
A discussion on rising early versus natural body rhythms cites the Domestic Monthly and a model of strict dawn routines. It argues early rising harms some, dulls energy, and strains social life, while others thrive later, calling the all night wakefulness habit a bore and nuisance if pushed on all.
Value Decline of Huglish Fare Noted in Kent
Fragmentary note records a value decline of Huglish fare in Kent and England. It mentions a reset price of $2,000 and references a late year decline in fur value.
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Kent
En Lanl
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