Wyoming and Idaho statehood stalled by Senate outlook
The Denverers report Washington dispatch suggesting Wyoming and Idaho admission faces slim chances this session. Eastern senators oppose rapid statehood citing tariff and finance disputes, population disparities, and political considerations. Republicans may push next session, but obstacles persist.
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Denverers
Wyoming
Washington
Senate
Idaho
House
Middle
New England
United States Senate
New York
Pennsylvania
Denver News
Republican Party
House of Representatives
Pistarcu Asked to Aid Carey in Statehood Effort
A pistarcu was sent to Governor IF BE Warren yesterday by the presidents of the board of trade and real estate exchange requesting assistance for Delegate Carey in pursuing statehood.
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BE. Warren
Board of Trade ‘and Real Estate Exchange
Carey
Statehood meeting draws large crowd at Opera House
The statehood meeting at the Opera House last night drew a large attendance. Speakers were earnest and enthusiastic, and the gathering reflected strong support for the cause.
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Opera House
Wyoming Statehood Debate Attains Unity Amid Deliberations
The meeting closed with applause after a telegram from Delegate Carey. Wyoming supporters press for self government and admit the lasting split with Republicans backing statehood while Democrats remain aligned with Carey. Resolutions unanimously affirm the goal and urge GOP aid, noting no shift in the partisan battle line.
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Carey
Washington
Wyoming
A. C. Campbells
Friends of Wyoming
Government Land Patents Withheld Since October 1888
The Sun reports from Washington that on every entry of government land in the western regions since October 2, 1888, patents have been ordered by the General Land Office to be withheld.
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The
Sun
Washington
Ald
General Land Office
Questionable Indian Massacre Report In Green River Region
The account of a surveying party massacre by Indians in the upper Green river country is doubted. Government surveys there are unlikely and hostile Indians are not present. The informant cited lacks verifiable existence, suggesting the tale is a journalist’s fabrication.
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Green River
Wyoming
Government land entry error blames Major Powell humbug
A historical notice claims Congress passed an unclear law. Since October 2, 1888 settlers faced unlawful entry risks and potential confiscation of land, with Major Powell labeled the chief hindrance and government-backable culprit.
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Congress
Major Powell
Attorney General ruling blocks land patents in Wyoming without Congress act
The United States attorney general's decision states that since the October 2, 1888 act no land in Wyoming can be patented without relief from Congress. The ruling constrains allotments and requires congressional intervention to secure patenting rights.
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United States Attorney General
Wyoming
To nothing more than to make assurance doubly sure
The phrase expresses a strong commitment to ensure full statehood by dedicating all effort and resources. It emphasizes deliberate actions aimed at securing political status with thorough determination.
One News Source Behind Wyoming Statehood Reports
A Tax Sun examination links all senate defeat chatter on Idaho and Wyoming state bills to the New York Herald Washington bureau. The Herald and other papers published identical dispatches predicting bills would be talked to death, amid GOP coinage disputes and silver market moves.
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Tax Sun
Senate
Wyoming
New York Herald
Washington
Idaho
Omaha Lee Dispatch
Bee
Herald
House
Admission of Wyoming and Idaho as States
The document urges prompt statehood for Wyoming and Idaho and calls on western lawmakers to vigorously support pending bills. It warns that opposition will delay, not defeat, the measures and appeals for justice and western interests.
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Wyoming
Idaho
Wyoming and Idaho Admission to the Union
Denver News comments on a St Louis Globe Democrat view urging immediate action to admit Wyoming and Idaho. It argues a strong majority in both houses supports admission and postponement is illogical. Territories are said to meet qualifications to enter Congress next winter and participate in this year's elections.
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Wyoming
St. Loui Globe-Democrat
Congress
Council of States
Wit and humor snippets from scattered quotations
A collage of witty lines and quips from various papers and sources. The items include humorous exchanges, puns, and brief jokes attributed to editors and readers, with references to mock dialogues and light satire. The fragmentary text preserves period voice and multiple attributions.
Attorney General Opinion on Irrigation Act Threatens Western Lands
The U S Attorney General issued an opinion interpreting the 1888 irrigation act, finding it prohibits further settlements west of the 100th meridian and retroactively cancels entries since 1888. Officials warn it would halt immigration, development, and land offices across the West, urging amendment to avoid national calamity.
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Senate
Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Indian Territory
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Pacific
Register Champlin
Major Champlin
the Register
Secretary of the Interior
Boards of Trade
Eltyet
West
Carey
Wyoming
Horn
Powell
School Luncheon Packing Guidelines From a Past Column
A nostalgic guide describes lunchbox contents and packing methods for school days. It lists items such as cold chicken, buttered rolls, celery, orange, jelly, oyster soup, sardines, cheese, and pastries, with instructions on utensils, wrapping, and a rubber band to secure the bundle. It notes concerns about student headaches and suggests light, nourishing fare suitable for varied weak meals.
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Ion
Ets
Aldo
A Horse's Sense of Smell in Feeding and Behavior
A fragmented account discusses how a horse uses its sense of smell to select food and avoid spoiled hay. It notes that hungry horses may still sniff and refuse, while intelligent horses guide their intake by scent, with blind or misled animals showing poorer feeding choices.
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Olympus
Milan
Jude
Wight
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