Stumbling Block to Wyoming and Idaho Statehood
The Denver News discusses Washington dispatches on Wyoming and Idaho statehood. Eastern senators resist admitting two small western states, arguing population and tariff disputes justify delay, while Republicans may block or stall the bills this session. The piece notes silver, tariff, and finance debates as key hindrances.
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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 Paths to Statehood Aid Sought in Wisconsin
The 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 securing 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 attracted a large audience with earnest and enthusiastic speakers. The event stood as a broad display of local support for statehood and generated strong community discussion.
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Opera House
Wyoming Statehood Rally Appeals for Self Government
The article reports a harmonious meeting stimulated by Delegate Carey's telegram, with Wyoming residents pressing for statehood and independence from territorial rule. It notes Democratic praise for Carey and Sun editorials, cites a unified Republican stance for Wyoming, and states the path to statehood depends on Republican support and cooperation within the party.
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Carey
Washington
Wyoming
A. C. Campbells
Friends of Wyoming
Government land patents withheld on new entries since 1888
Washington reports advise that for every entry of government land in all regions made since October 2 1888 patents are to be withheld by the general land office.
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The
Sun
Washington
Ald
General Land Office
Doubtful Indian Massacre Report Near Green River
The account of a surveying party massacred by Indians in the upper Green River country is questioned as implausible. Authorities and the cited cattle company appear fictitious, suggesting the story may be a newspaper correspondent’s invention rather than fact.
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Green River
Wyoming
Government land law blamed on Major Powell humbug
The passage criticizes a Congress enacted land law interpreted poorly by officers since October 2, 1888. It claims many settlers were misled into government land entry and face confiscation, alleging Major Powell is chiefly responsible for the error and mismanagement.
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Congress
Major Powell
Decision by Attorney General Blocks Wyoming Land Patents
The United States attorney general rules that no land in Wyoming can be patented under the October 2 1888 act without a specific act of Congress. This interpretation ties land patents to future congressional relief and limits claims in the territory.
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United States Attorney General
Wyoming
No clear headline found in readable text
The fragment suggests a statement emphasizing thorough effort to secure statehood, urging complete assurance and decisive action. No additional entities or context are evident to expand the summary meaningfully.
One News Source Claims Senate Block on Wyoming Bill
A Pretoria of newspapers reprint a Denver dispatch alleging a Senate tacitly plans to defeat Idaho and Wyoming statehood bills. The New York Herald is cited as driving anti statehood sentiment while silver legislation faces Republican disagreements. The piece urges caution until confirmed.
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Tax Sun
Senate
Wyoming
New York Herald
Washington
Idaho
Omaha Lee Dispatch
Bee
Herald
House
Prompt admission of Wyoming and Idaho as states
The passage urges swift statehood for Wyoming and Idaho and calls on western lawmakers to vote for pending bills. It warns that opposition will delay but not defeat these measures, urging senators and representatives to act in the interest of justice and the western region.
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Wyoming
Idaho
Wyoming and Idaho Admission to the Union
The St Louis Globe Democrat counters delaying Wyoming’s admission and asserts a majority in both houses supports immediate action. The piece argues the territories meet qualifications, enabling possible admission early enough to influence the upcoming congressional elections.
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Wyoming
St. Loui Globe-Democrat
Congress
Council of States
Wit and Humor Slice From Scattered Gossip
A collage of jokes and quips from various papers, highlighting humor about invention, spouses, oaths, and light banter. The fragmentary items reference puns, social jests, and playful exchanges from multiple 19th to early 20th century sources. The snippet preserves the tone of quick one liners and magazine style humor columns.
A Wicked Land Law and Its Potential Calamity
The U S attorney general issues an opinion on the irrigation act of 1888 restricting future entry west of the 100th meridian. Officials warn the decision could halt settlement, immigration, and development across Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Indian Territory, Texas, and beyond, prompting calls to amend the act to avert national economic collapse.
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Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Indian Territory
Texas
Pacific
Register Champlin
Major Champlin
School Luncheon Tips from a Bygone Era
A fragmented guide on lunch basket packing for students, detailing baskets, utensils, and daily menus. It recommends cold sliced chicken and rolls Monday, biscuit and oyster soup Wednesday, and sardines Friday, with emphasis on health and mental effort.
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Ion
Ets
Aldo
Horse Smell Guides Feeding and Behavior
A historical note discusses how a horse relies on smell to choose food and detect danger. It explains that a horse may reject hay or water if smelling something off and that a horse can be misled by scent tricks. The piece mentions intelligent behavior and the role of nostrils in foraging and navigation within a pasture.
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Paidten
Harper's Basar
Boston Paper
Deighton
Pate
Harry
Olympus
Milan
Jude
Wight
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Atchison Globe
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W. Edith
Alice
Drester
Yonkers
Philadelphia Press
Cleveland
United States
the Register
Secretary of the Interior
Boards of Trade
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West
Horn
Powell
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