State officials criticize hastily signed prison contract
The Wyoming state board of charities censures a 15 year deal with James Marsh of Nebraska to keep state prisoners at Laramie and Rawlins. Rates rise to 60 cents per day for up to 100 convicts, and Joliet terms last two years longer. Critics urge Wyoming bids and public notice to prevent scandal while noting Marsh’s limited experience.
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State Board of Charities
Gramm
Burdick
Farwell
James Marsh
Nebraska
Laramie Penitentiary
Rawlins
Joliet Penitentiary
Illinois
Wyoming
Marsh
Bramer Delivers Prize Oration on The Decline of Faith
W H Bramer of Laramie delivered the prize oration at the university commencement. His subject was The Decline of Faith.
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W.H. Bramer
Laramie
The West Opposes Harrison Aslections Split Over Silver
A Denver Republican critique notes Senator Welcott backs Blaine on silver and predicts shifting loyalties. It cites Harrison’s strong silver record, Blaine’s past votes against free coinage, and Colorado sentiment that Welcott favored Cleveland in 1884 while blocking Blaine at Pueblo.
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East
Welcott
Harrison
Blaine
Denver Republican
Wolcett
White House
Ist
Hayes
Walcott Vue
Colorado
Cleveland
Pueblo
Ladies of Laramie Present Silk Flag to State University
The ladies of Laramie city purchased a silk flag and presented it to the state university. Presentation speech delivered by Mrs. M. N. Grant with expenses by Col. 8. W. Downey. The Republican notes the speaker was interrupted by applause at nearly every sentence.
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Laramie City
The
State University
M. N. Grant
8. W. Downey
Nepublican
Inauguration of Dr A A Johnson at University of Wyoming
Col Downey delivers address as Dr A A Johnson is formally installed during inaugural exercises at 3 p m in commemoration week at the University of Wyoming.
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Laramle
University of Wyomly
A. A. Johnson
Culture is power and the aim of popular education
An address by Col. W. Downey frames culture as power, urging education to develop independent, capable individuals for social life. He contrasts culture with knowledge, defines education as training for mind and moral reason, and calls for instruction adapted to human nature.
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Board of Regents
Johnson
5. W. Downey
Leader Quote Critiques Noon Benefit As Croaker
A Leader critique notes that noon has not delivered extraordinary benefits and mocks the morning croaker as worthy of a blue ribbon. The remark frames noon's performance as lacking while praising the rival.
West votes against unlimited free coinage of silver
An article notes the Denver vote on unlimited free coinage of silver, arguing the west rejects the plan to enrich silver mine owners and remonetize silver. It criticizes Wyoming papers and claims Democratic editors misrepresent regional sentiment, predicting a void in western support.
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Tue Sheridan
Denver
West
Wyoming
Congress
Twenty Nine Patients in State Insane Asylum
A report notes that there are twenty nine patients housed in the state insane asylum. The brief item reflects a census snapshot of the facility and its occupancy.
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Asylui
Education and Citizenship Theme Shaped Clark Address
Hon. C D Clark selected a Tur theme for his state university address on Wednesday. The topic was The Relations of Education to Good Citizenship and the speech was noted as ably handled.
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C. D. Clark
the State University
Gossip and secrecy over the prince of Wales baccarat scandal
Friends sought to shield the prince by secrecy about the baccarat scandal but gossip spread quickly. The piece argues the prince should have exposed the dishonest baronet and discarded the baronet, asserting public reputation hinges on candid action and Victorian virtue in England.
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Prince of Wales
Tebaronet
Prince
London
Jean Pinel
England
Pritscy
Chicago Tribune
Memorials Of North South Chieftains Bless Patriotism
The Daily Reports argues that commemorations of both sides in past conflicts honor bravery and patriotism. It rejects the view that such memory sustains unpleasant recollections and asserts that commemorative acts can lead to a good outcome.
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San Antonio
Texas
Public Debate Over Convict Keep Contract and Its Terms
The board of charities refined the convict keep contract detailing a sliding 60 to 45 cent rate, clothing provision, and guards. Critics urge public letting and question legal authority, noting Wyoming era flexibility and state constitutional limits on convict employment, with concerns idleness could prompt reoffending after release.
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Board of Charities
Tue Sey
Inois
Wyoming
Congress
United States
University event fills Laramie with pride at 24 year high
The university president hosted a reception marking the commencement climax in Laramie. For twenty four years the town has not witnessed an event of such universal satisfaction and pride, according to the Laramie Republican report.
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Aost
Our State University
Laramie
Laramie Republican
Debunking Claim Of Silver Influx After Law Passage
The Evanston Register counters rumors of a large influx of foreign silver after a government purchase law. It notes about twenty million dollars of silver dumped into New York from Mexico and other countries when prices rose fifteen months earlier. Senator Stewart and Democratic allies opposed the proposal to fund foreign silver purchases.
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Evanston
New York
Mexico
Stewart
Question Raised Over Fifteen Year Wyoming Prison Contract
Wyoming residents question the state board of charities contract with Mr James Marsh of Nebraska to house state prisoners at the Laramie penitentiary for fifteen years at sixty cents a day. Critics note the existing Illinois agreement at twenty five cents remains in force two years longer and wonder why Rawlins and public bidding were not used, fearing future changes and cost.
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Cheyenne Tribune
James Marsh
Nebraska
Wyoming State Board of Charities
Laramie Penitentiary
Wyoming
State Board of Charities
Ilinois
Rawlins
Wyoming taxpayers demand explanation on bondsmen in state contracts
A Wyoming addressing the state board of charities notes that a contract respondent is under state court jurisdiction while J. Marsh's bondsmen are all Nebraska parties and thus ineligible as security. The writer urges a full explanation to the Wyoming public and taxpayers.
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J. Marsh
Nebraska
State Board of Charities
Wyoming
Butte’s Mines Active Would Make Town Bust with Wealth
If Butte’s greatest mines operated at full capacity, the town would become the busiest and wealthiest in the nation. The paper notes current closures mute activity. full production would dramatically raise employment, commerce, and daily life.
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Butte Daily Miner
Butte
United States
Telegraphic link tests British French speech via 25 mile undersea line
A new telephone line between London and Paris proves speech clear over 25 miles of submarine cable. Engineers note surprising English clarity. a Brussels link is planned and some speculate Atlantic communication may follow.
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London
Paris
Gaul
Brussels
Atlantic Ocean
Politician Puts Words in Farmers' Alliance Man's Mouth
A Kansas Farmers' Alliance member harshly rebukes a talkative politician claiming sympathy. He retorts that his land holdings are modest stating I only own three acres of land.
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Farmers’ Alliance
Kansas
Missionary Superintendent Retained Amid Dissent
The Evanston Register states Rev. Dr. Raver will remain as missionary superintendent despite efforts to remove him. While noting his visit to Evanston this week the paper implies some doubt about his judgment, reflecting mixed local sentiment.
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Dr. Raver
Evanston
Raver
Rader
A Modern Jenny Geddes Incidents at Kirriemuir Church
An incident at West United Presbyterian Church Kirriemuir during anniversary services shocks the congregation. A woman in the gallery hurls her Bible at a sleeping choir member, striking another man instead. The minister halts and notes the Bible hit the wrong target as onlookers remain grave.
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Jenny Geddes
West United Presbyterian Church
Kirriemuir
London
A Club Where Waiters Get No Fees
A Brooklyn Eagle excerpt notes a Hanover club policy banning waiter fees. A guest explains tipping temptations harm service, citing instant dismissal for fee accepting waiters, and praises uniform attention to all patrons. A cigar to a compliant waiter signals support for the rule.
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Hanover Club
Brooklyn Eagle
Countess Tolstoi's Pearl Necklace Noted for Dark Luster
The piece is described as one of London's best known pearl necklaces owned by Countess Tolstoi wife of MP Philip Stanhope. The gems are large and nearly black, a rarity that makes them exceptionally valuable though some critics question their beauty.
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London
England
Tolstoi
Philip Stanhope
M. P
Pill Taking Across Nations Stirs Global Headlines
Report compares weekly pill consumption by country. The United Kingdom uses four million pills per week, France about half that, Russia around one million, and Australia leads with the highest per capita use among nations.
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United Kingdom
France
Russia
Yearly pie production could crown a giant tower
A yearly United States pie output would build an 18 408 mile high tower and stretch around the globe three times, weighing 808000 tons in total.
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United States
Ministers and retirement counts in French history
Since 1800 there have been 69 ministers of justice 87 ministers of the interior 78 ministers of foreign affairs 54 ministers of finance 71 ministers of war and 65 ministers of the navy in France.
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France
Interior
Finance
Submarine Telegraph Cables Reach 950 in Use
Nine hundred fifty submarine telegraph cables are now in operation, mostly in Europe, with a combined length surpassing sixty thousand jalles.
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Europe
Evanston High School Exercises Highlight Graduation
A Evanston school program featured Ms Leah Ringolsky in The Confessional and Miss Crouch class demonstrations. L. B. Evans delivered A Graduate's Oration while Jennie M Tupper read A Reverie. Valedictorian Marie H Wedemeyer led class history and future plans. Diplomas were handed by Hon. Gibson Clark as the choir sang.
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Opera House
Stevens
Oberon
Fairy Land
Margaret Cahill
Pasmore
Samuel Wier
J. H. Hutchinson
Cyrus Roberts
Freising
Hobart W. Martin
Martin
Catherine Murray
Miss Murray
John St. Morrison
America
Pitt
Leah Ringolsky
Ringolsky
Miss Crouch
L. B. Evans
Mr. Evans
Evans
Jennie M. Tupper
Miss Tupper
E. R. Black
Geibel
A. Ward
Miss Wedsmeyer
Mabel Martin
Jennie Tupper
Hobart Marten
Albert Johnston
John Kelley
Leah Ringosky
Katherine Murray
Edna Bartlett
Leonard Detrick
Sarah Gordon
Chas, D. Roberts
Bert Evans
Leslie Snow
Funny Man
Helen E. Leibey
John 8
Gibson Clark
King High
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A. Seaath
Monte Rea
Downey
Aly
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